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OHC EnglishNew York, USA

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

33 students - overall rating
226 West 26th St. - 9th Floor - 10001 New York - see on map
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What we like about the school
  • Great location, just a short walk from the famous High Line, Madison Square Garden and the Empire State Building.
  • Every afternoon free organized leisure activities for adults and juniors
What we dislike about the school
  • 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 15%
25-34 years 60%
35-50 years 15%
>50 years 5%
The average age outside summer is 4 years higher than in summer.

Special Offers


Location: OHC English, New York, is situated in the heart of Manhattan. The Empire State building, Macy’s and Madison’s Square Park are all walkable from the school building. The streets around the school are lined with restaurants, bars and shops for the students to enjoy after class.

Getting around: The 28th Street Subway station is just around the corner from OHC English. From here, students can catch lines 1 and 2, which stretch from the North of the city, right down to the south into Brooklyn. A short walk further from the school is the 23rd Street Subway station and The 23rd street train station.

Course structure: The school offers general English classes along with courses on the use of the English language in a business environment and exam preparation courses for the Cambridge exams and the TOEFL.

School facilities: OHC English has modern school facilities including a study room, a computer lab and free wifi throughout the building. There is also an intensive social calendar for students to interact with other students and immerse themselves in the city.

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

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Typical content of a language course
General Language
General English - Tourist VisaPopular English course
19 lessons per week
|
16 students (max)
Offer!from
370US$352US$
Course Details
General English - F1 Visa
20 lessons per week
|
16 students (max)
Offer!from
385US$366US$
Course Details
Two-to-One Lessons
5 lessons per week
|
2 students (max)
Offer!from
600US$570US$
Course Details
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
General English with TOEFL Exam Preparation B2 - F1 VisaRecommended English course
20 lessons per week
|
16 students (max)
Offer!from
385US$366US$
Course Details
General English with TOEFL Exam Preparation B2 - Tourist VisaRecommended English course
19 lessons per week
|
16 students (max)
Offer!from
370US$352US$
Course Details
General English with Cambridge Exam Preparation B2 - F1 VisaRecommended English course
20 lessons per week
|
16 students (max)
Offer!from
385US$366US$
Course Details
General English with Cambridge Exam Preparation B2 - Tourist VisaRecommended English course
19 lessons per week
|
16 students (max)
Offer!from
370US$352US$
Course Details
General English with Cambridge Exam Preparation C1 - F1 VisaRecommended English course
20 lessons per week
|
16 students (max)
Offer!from
385US$366US$
Course Details
General English with Cambridge Exam Preparation C1 - Tourist VisaRecommended English course
19 lessons per week
|
16 students (max)
Offer!from
370US$352US$
Course Details

Our prices for OHC English include

  • 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 Language level placement test before arrival
  • INCLUDED For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week

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Student opinions about OHC English, New York

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Overall school rating of
OHC English, New York
33 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.8 

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Facilities
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Social activities
3.5 

Rating: 3.5/5.0

Organisation
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Value for money
3.6 

Rating: 3.6/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Shared Flat (apartment)
2.6 

Rating: 2.6/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (7 ratings)
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Students 18-30 years (11 ratings)
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Students 31-49 years (14 ratings)
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Students 50+ years (1 rating)
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
43 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The location, the brightness and the attractiveness of the classrooms, the organization and structuring of lectures, the fact that two out of four of the teachers I had were really talented, etc. etc.”
Insider tip: “It's a very well organized school”
Review details
Course: General English 20 - 2 weeks
Review date: 1. Oct. 2012 by Paola Iemma
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
18 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The good relationship between students and teachers, national diversity among the students, talks on individual support”
Insider tip: “Extracurricular activities with classmates”
Review details
Course: General English 20 - 8 weeks
Review date: 27. Dec. 2017 by Silvia Bauer
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
34 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“It's better to ask the school to transfer to another level, if you feel you can't improve English in the class.”
Insider tip: “If you have some requests or opinions, please communicate with school staff. They try to find some solutions to make you happy. Sometimes they change a class or a teacher.”
Review details
Other comments Everything should be fine, if you are allocated to an appropriate class.
Course: Executive Silver Package (20 Group + 5 One-to-One lessons) - 2 weeks
Review date: 7. Oct. 2013 by Ken Aizawa
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
19 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“I liked the course structure, the presentation of knowledge. It varied and was interesting.”
Insider tip: “Great walks in Central Park!”
Review details
Course: General English  - 4 weeks
Review date: 31. Jul. 2018 by Eve Charron
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
45 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“THE PROFESSIONALISM OF THE TEACHERS. THE EXCELLENT ORGANIZATION OF THE SCHOOL.”
Insider tip: “SUGGEST TO ANYONE WHO WOULD FOLLOW ONE OF YOUR COURSES, TO TAKE THEM VERY SERIOUSLY, BECAUSE ONLY IN THIS WAY YOU MAY ACHIEVE THE EXPECTED RESULTS”
Review details
Other comments I WOULD LIKE TO REPEAT THE EXPERIENCE
Course: General English 20 - 1 week
Review date: 27. Aug. 2012 by Adele Bettinzoli
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
38 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Achievement test every Friday morning Good program for social activities”
Insider tip: “Don't choose West Side YMCA as accommodation !”
Review details
Other comments The staff and teachers are very friendly Good school for a short period
Course: General English 20 - 2 weeks
Review date: 2. Sep. 2013 by Takeshi Ogino
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
43 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The relationship between students and between students and teachers.”
Review details
Course: General English 20 - 12 weeks
Review date: 23. Dec. 2015 by Rosangela De Assis Nicolau
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
34 years
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
“There're many PCs that we can use freely. It's very convenient.”
Insider tip: “I recommend you to avoid the high season. e.g. Teachers are not fixed. Teachers can't take care of the students well. ”
Review details
Other comments Great location. As there're few Asians at school, you can take advantage of the good studying environment. I believe that you can improve your English level and the communication ability.
Course: General English 20 - 1 week
Review date: 3. Aug. 2012 by Yumi Eguchi
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
40 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Al, the teacher and all the staff that help you in everything.”
Review details
Other comments I met some French students, who were too young for a class with adults. They should have classes for younger students only.
Course: General English 20 - 6 weeks
Review date: 22. Aug. 2016 by Jose Suarez Martinez
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
37 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Private teacher extremely knowledgeable and competent”
Review details
Course: Executive English - 2 weeks
Review date: 22. Aug. 2016 by Silvia Spagnolo
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
17 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The fact that there are 2 professeurs”
Insider tip: “Go to the 9/11 memorial on Tuesday because the ticket is free”
Review details
Course: General English 20 - 2 weeks
Review date: 17. Aug. 2015 by Doraline Garcia
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
35 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Everybody's assistance was very good.”
Review details
Other comments Congratulations, especially to the teacher Natalie, she was amazing ... great teacher and a very good person ... people like her give the school a lot of prestige. Thanks for everything
Course: General English 20 - 1 week
Review date: 22. Sep. 2014 by Rodolfo Belmar Lara
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
42 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The native teacher was excellent.”
Insider tip: “Check not to choose the visa F1 if you are staying for less than a month.”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: The course was useful, the teacher was excellent.
Other comments Everything was great, very well organized.
Course: General English with Cambridge Exam Preparation C1 - F1 Visa [English] - 1 week
Review date: 12. Jun. 2023 by Francisco Javier Obregon
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
20 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Our teacher was very kind to us.”
Insider tip: “Choose a class that's in your level.”
Review details
Course: General English 20 - 2 weeks
Review date: 7. Sep. 2017 by Masahiro Miyata
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
22 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The involvement of the teachers”
Review details
Other comments At the end of August the school empties out
Course: General English - Tourist/Visitor Visa [Inglés] - 3 weeks
Review date: 5. Sep. 2018 by CRISTINA ARRIBAS REY
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
15 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The friendly teachers.”
Insider tip: “Century 21.”
Review details
Course: General English - Tourist/Visitor Visa - 10 weeks
Review date: 9. Dec. 2018 by Pál György Wiszkidenszky
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
28 years
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
“The classrooms.”
Insider tip: “The courses should be more personalized.”
Review details
Course: General English 20 - 2 weeks
Review date: 27. Sep. 2016 by Juan Compaña Arroyo
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
23 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The location.”
Review details
Course: General English  - 6 weeks
Review date: 29. Oct. 2018 by Šárka Geroldová
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
26 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The teachers.”
Review details
Course: General English 20 - 3 weeks
Review date: 22. Oct. 2012 by Mª Magdalena Pozo García
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
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Ratings of OHC English compared to ratings of all schools in USA

 OHC English New YorkAverage of all other schools in USA
Overall school rating4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Location of the school4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Facilities4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Social activities3.5

Rating: 3.5/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Organisation4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Quality of teaching4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Value for money3.6

Rating: 3.6/5.0

3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Homestay4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Shared flat4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

OHC English (OHC)

Accreditations and Quality seals
ACCETNAFSASEVPNew York State Board of Regents
English teacher qualifications
100% 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
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 - logoAmerican Express - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
2007
Legal name/parent company
International house New York Incorporated dba OHC | Tax registration ID: 26-3892222

General school facilities

  • Snack vending machine

  • Drink vending machine

  • Computer lab

  • Daily press

  • Student support desk

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

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

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Homestay option that can prepare halal food

  • Classroom equipment

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in most classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 14
    • Number of public PC workstations: 20

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to reception

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 75
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 40
Junior courses - In summer: 150
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 35
Minimum age of students
16 years
12 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 5
Junior courses In summer: 6
Junior courses Throughout the year: 6
Average age of students
In summer: 24 years
Throughout the year: 28 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Brazil 28%
Turkey 16%
Japan 9%
France 9%
Other nationalities 38%

Information for all courses offered by OHC English

Lesson duration
55 minutes
School's administrative fee
150.00 US$
Comments about courses

Individual lessons:
1 to 4: USD 80 per lesson.
5 to 9: USD 75 per lesson.
10 to 14: USD 70 per lesson.
15+: USD 65 per lesson.

Material fee:
1 to 10 weeks: USD 55.
11 to 20 weeks: USD 110.
21 to 30 weeks: USD 160.
31+ weeks: USD 180.

  • Cambridge, IELTS and Business English coursebooks: USD 70.
  • Courier fee for Cambridge exam: USD 45 (domestic) / USD 95 (international).

  • Student Insurance (minimum 2 weeks): USD 2.95 per day.

    Tourist Visa holders do not attend the final class on Friday afternoon.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 80 US$. 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, 19 Feb 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 27 May 2024, 19 Jun 2024, 04 Jul 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 28 Nov 2024, 29 Nov 2024, 23 Dec 2024 - 27 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 17 Feb 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 26 May 2025, 19 Jun 2025, 04 Jul 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 27 Nov 2025 - 28 Nov 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 before the start of the course via an online form.
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

Newark Liberty International Airport:
185 US$ one way
345 US$ return (both ways)
John F. Kennedy International Airport:
185 US$ one way
345 US$ return (both ways)
La Guardia Airport:
185 US$ one way
345 US$ return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is John F. Kennedy International (JFK).
More details about airports near New York and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our New York page. For flight comparisons to New York, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

Nationals from Thailand can travel and attend a language course of up to 18 hours per week and for a maximum of 90 days on a holiday/visitor visa.
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
Express shipment fee (via courier)
105 US$

Leisure activities

activity possible
Dancing
Golf
Music
Sailing
Skiing
Tennis
Volleyball
Windsurfing

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Wallstreet visit, Meatpacking district visit, karaoke night, Central Park picnic, Chinatown visit.

Adults - Paid activities

Bowling, kayaking, Birdland Jazz, Yankees baseball game, September 11 Memorial.

Accommodation

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Homestay (Central Manhattan) Most Popular Accommodation
Single room, Breakfast
In high demand!
3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0
5 ratings
from
485 US$
Homestay (Central Manhattan) - Under 18
Single room, Breakfast
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
from
505 US$
Homestay (Outside Central Manhattan)
Single room, Breakfast
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0
4 ratings
from
330 US$
Homestay (Outside Central Manhattan)
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0
4 ratings
from
410 US$
Homestay (Outside Central Manhattan)
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0
4 ratings
from
265 US$
Homestay (Outside Central Manhattan)
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast & 1 meal
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0
4 ratings
from
335 US$
Homestay (Outside Central Manhattan) - Under 18
Single room, Breakfast
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
from
370 US$
Homestay (Outside Central Manhattan) - Under 18
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
from
305 US$
Homestay (Outside Central Manhattan) - Under 18
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
from
445 US$
Homestay (Outside Central Manhattan) - Under 18
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast & 1 meal
from
380 US$

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FAQ about OHC English, New York

  • English courses at Oxford House College start at 352 US$ for General English - Tourist Visa course with 19 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • The accommodation Homestay (Central Manhattan) is the most popular among all our clients of Oxford House College
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Newark Liberty International Airport (185 US$), John F. Kennedy International Airport (185 US$), La Guardia Airport (185 US$)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Oxford House College varies from 2 students (Two-to-One Lessons) to 16 students (General English - Tourist Visa)
  • 100% 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 28% representation, followed by students from Turkey (16%) and France (9%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • OHC English offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 24 during the summer and 28 for the rest of the year.

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