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OHC English Dublin, Ireland

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Rating: 5.0/5.0

1 students - overall rating
2-3, Merrion Square North, Dublin 2, Ireland - D02NH98 Dublin - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Great location in the famous Merrion Square just a 5-minute walk from the city centre.
  • Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
What we dislike about the school
  • Younger students should consider that the average age of students at this school is significantly higher than at most other schools.
  • Nationality mix could be more balanced. 70 of students are from Brazil
  • Do not offer favorable cancellation terms in the case of a student getting a visa rejected.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 5%
18-24 years 33%
25-34 years 52%
35-50 years 8%
>50 years 2%

Location: OHC English, Dublin, is close to the city centre. There is a well connected train station, Dublin Pearse, close by, which stretches along the coast of the city. Due to its proximity to the centre, there are a large quantity of regular bus routes that depart from close to the school entrance. There is a tram service that travels around the city, and the closest station to the school is under 10 minutes from the OHC English.

Local attractions: The National Gallery of Ireland is practically opposite the school. Students can walk to the main Temple Bar neighbourhood in under a 20-minute walk from the school and Dublin Castle, St Patrick's Cathedral and Christchurch Cathedral are under 30 minutes. The Kilmainham area, where students can visit the Kilmainham Gaol and Phoenix Park are around 30 minutes by the regular bus routes stationed close to the school.

Course structure: The school has general English lessons, IELTS exam preparation courses and specific 25 week programmes for the stamp 2 visa.

School facilities: There is a library, free wifi throughout, study area and recreational space. The school provides after class activities for students to interact in a social setting and practise their English.

School chain: OHC English offers English language courses in the UK, Canada, Ireland, Australia and the USA. An experience-based approach is taught in the classroom and this is mirrored throughout the schools with English being spoken by all, creating an immersive learning environment.

English Courses

General Language
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress

Our prices for OHC English include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
  • INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students

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  • Siteseeing in Dublin
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  • Seeing Dublin
    Seeing Dublin3/24
  • OHC English lounge
    OHC English lounge 4/24
  • Welcome to OHC English
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  • OHC English common area
    OHC English common area6/24
  • Exploring Dublin
    Exploring Dublin7/24
  • OHC English school building
    OHC English school building8/24
  • Socialising
    Socialising 9/24
  • street view
    street view10/24
  • Happy students
    Happy students 11/24
  • students
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  • Student pictures
    Student pictures13/24
  • OHC English entrance
    OHC English entrance14/24
  • Park
    Park15/24
  • Enjoying the outdoors
    Enjoying the outdoors16/24
  • Excursions
    Excursions 17/24
  • Enjoying a meal in Dublin
    Enjoying a meal in Dublin18/24
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    OHC English student19/24
  • Students in Dublin
    Students in Dublin20/24
  • Successful students
    Successful students 21/24
  • Certificate of completion
    Certificate of completion22/24
  • Certificate
    Certificate23/24
  • Streets of Dublin
    Streets of Dublin24/24

OHC English (OHC)

Accreditations and Quality seals
ACELSMEI / RELSA
English teacher qualifications
90% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:30
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at OHC English and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoEurocard - logoAmerican Express - logoMaestro - logoWestern Union - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
2007
Legal name/parent company
Oxford House (Holdings) Limited | Tax registration ID: 2701035

General school facilities

  • Fridge for student use

  • Drink vending machine

  • Snack vending machine

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Movie rental

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • Smoking zones (outdoors)

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Homestay option that can prepare halal food

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms

    • Air conditioning in some classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 12
    • Number of public PC workstations: 6

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to cafeteria

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

Student Age / Nationality

Minimum age of students
18 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 7
Adult courses Throughout the year: 7
Average age of students
In summer: 27 years
Throughout the year: 27 years

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Brazil 68%
Turkey 5%
Japan 3%
China 2%
Spain 2%
Chile 2%
Netherlands 2%
Germany 2%
Italy 1%
France 1%
Korea 1%
Other nationalities 11%

Information for all courses offered by OHC English

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
110.00 €
Comments about courses

Materials fee:
Less than 12 weeks: EUR 35.
12 weeks or more: EUR 50.

Insurance: EUR 155 (for 25-week course).

TIE exam: EUR 130 (for students studying more than 12 weeks).

Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 65 €. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 18 Mar 2024, 22 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 03 Jun 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 28 Oct 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 03 Feb 2025, 17 Mar 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 02 Jun 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 27 Oct 2025, 22 Dec 2025 - 26 Dec 2025.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per English language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Airport transfer

Dublin Airport:
130 € one way
260 € return (both ways)
More details about airports near Dublin and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Dublin page. For flight comparisons to Dublin, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

Nationals from China require a visa to enter and study in Ireland.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No

Leisure activities

activity possible
Dancing
Football (soccer)
Music

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

O'Donohue's Pub, CV Workshop, Bray visit, Interview Workshop.

Adults - Paid activities

Dublin Castle visit, Book of Kells, Guinness tour, and more.

Accommodation

FAQ about OHC English , Dublin

  • No, at the moment the accommodation can only be booked by students who also study at the school.
    Louise Granath, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 18, 2024
  • The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of Oxford House College
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Dublin Airport (130 €)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Oxford House College varies from 15 students (Intensive General English) to 15 students (Intensive General English)
  • 90% of teachers at OHC English hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at OHC English comes from Brazil with a 68% representation, followed by students from Turkey (5%) and Japan (3%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • OHC English offers courses from 18 years to 99. Average age is 27 during the summer and 27 for the rest of the year.

PDF brochure / price list of OHC English

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General Brochure
OHC Ireland 2024 fees
OHC Ireland 2024 fees
Pricelist 2025
Pricelist 2025
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