OHC English Programs

General English
Students join multi-national language classes and study 15 hours per week following a syllabus closely mapped to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, covering key language domains and competencies appropriate to their level of ability.

Objectives: This programme of study is intended to enhance the all-round language and communication skills of those who wish to work  or study more effectively in an international context. Students will improve their language skills and consider factors affecting inter-cultural communication. Participants will also have the opportunity to establish relationships and share points of view with international colleagues.

General English Plus
Students join multi-national language classes and study 20 hours per week following a syllabus closely mapped to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, covering key language domains and competencies appropriate to their level of ability with additional work on fluency and pronunciation.

Objectives: This programme of study is intended to enhance the all-round language and communication skills of those who wish to work  or study more effectively in an international context. Students will improve their language skills and consider factors affecting inter-cultural communication with special emphasis on fluent spoken English and pronunciation. Participants will also have the opportunity to establish relationships and share points of view with international colleagues.

Cambridge Examination Courses
If you already have a good knowledge of the English language and want a qualification to demonstrate this, a Cambridge Examination Course is suited just for you. Our CELTA Courses prepare students for:

• First Certificate in English (FCE)
• Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)
• Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)

These examinations are internationally recognised and among the world’s best-known Qualifications. They are used by Employers and Universities globally as reliable indicators of competence in the English Language (check location availability).

IELTS Exam Preparation
Students join multi-national language classes and study 15 hours per week, covering key language domains and competencies required for the IELTS examination.

Objectives: This programme of study is intended to improve students’ language skills for the IELTS examination and to develop examination technique to ensure students get the best mark they can. Students will complete regular ‘mock’ examinations and receive feedback on their performance.

English for Academic Purposes
The OHC English for Academic Purposes is aimed at students who require English for use in Higher Education or University.  

Programs focus on Performance in English at University level, Study Skills and Fluency Practise. Classes may be studied full-time or in addition to an Examination Class or General Language class (limited location availability).

One-to-One Tuition
You will have a personalised OHC English Programme based on a strategic needs analysis by OHC.

You choose how many lessons you will have and on which topics and areas of language you would like to focus, depending on your personal objectives; for example, you may wish to improve your Conversational English, to concentrate on your Grammatical Accuracy or develop your ability to Read and Write in English.  We provide bespoke classes based on the General English or one of the specialist English curriculums.