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English school in Calgary: OHC Calgary

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505.- CAD

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Key points

Clean and safe city, only 1 hour from the Rockies, real Canadian countryside
Quality school and experienced teachers
Beautiful location and staff that feels like family
Excellent activities programme

The school

Levels: Elementary to Advanced
School size: S
Accommodations: Host family, Shared apartment
Disabled access: Disabled access at school
Wifi: WiFi is free

The students

Minimum age: 16 years
Average age: 23 years
ratings: 79 authentic opinions

Our partner language school enjoys a central location in Calgary, close to Stampede Park and 17th Avenue, with its numerous pubs and shops. You'll learn English in bright and spacious classrooms and make use of the school's large book and DVD library, media room, computer lab and study room for your individual study. Additionally, a private computer conference room is available to students wishing to speak directly to the school’s counselors in their native language. During breaks, you'll be able to relax and socialise with the other international participants in the student lounge with table football and outdoor patio. There is also a kitchen and a cafeteria on site. After class, be sure to visit the chocolate factory located opposite the school: tours are free!

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Lessons: 20 of 50 minutes; (15 general + 5 electives)
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Levels: Elementary to Advanced

Students/class: max. 16
Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: 09:00-11:50 + 12:30-13:20: Electives (Pronunciation, Vocabulary, Grammar Doctor, English Through Music, Everyday English, Current Events; examples subject to change)

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Bank holidays

01.01 / 18.02 / 19.04 / 20.05 / 01.07 / 05.08 / 02.09 / 14.10 / 11.11.2019

Holidays

22.12.2019 - 28.12.2019

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Sunday following course end

Lessons: 25 of 50 minutes; (15 general + 10 electives)
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Levels: Elementary to Advanced

Students/class: max. 16
Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: 09:00-11:50 + 12:30-14:20: Electives (Pronunciation, Vocabulary, Grammar Doctor, English Through Music, Everyday English, Current Events; examples subject to change)

Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

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All prices are in CAD. CAD 1 ≈ EUR 0.72 (Not-binding exchange rate)

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Other accommodation options

Starting dates

Every week, throughout the year

Bank holidays

01.01 / 18.02 / 19.04 / 20.05 / 01.07 / 05.08 / 02.09 / 14.10 / 11.11.2019

Holidays

22.12.2019 - 28.12.2019

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Sunday following course end

Lessons: 30 of 50 minutes; (15 general + 15 electives)
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Levels: Elementary to Advanced

Students/class: max. 16
Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: 09:00-11:50 + 12:30-15:20: Electives (Pronunciation, Vocabulary, Grammar Doctor, English Through Music, Everyday English, Current Events; examples subject to change)

Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

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All prices are in CAD. CAD 1 ≈ EUR 0.72 (Not-binding exchange rate)

Options/Extras

Other accommodation options

Starting dates

Every week, throughout the year

Bank holidays

01.01 / 18.02 / 19.04 / 20.05 / 01.07 / 05.08 / 02.09 / 14.10 / 11.11.2019

Holidays

22.12.2019 - 28.12.2019

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Sunday following course end

100% authentic opinions

These students attended a course in this school through ESL – Language studies abroad and their evaluation has been checked. Students' opinions don't necessarily correspond to those of ESL – Language studies abroad, but reflect the individual experience of those participants. This is meant to provide you with further information about this school.

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97% of students recommending this school

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79 students gave their opinion about this school

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Martina S.

33 years old - Switzerland

/ 5

Scuola di piccola dimensione perciò oltre alle aule, ufficio direttore, reception ci sono la piccola "cucina" e un cortile esterno. Ma mi é piaciuta per questo: tramite le lezioni o attività si arriva a conoscere praticamente tutti i docenti e gli studenti. Ero nella classe high advanced e eravamo in 4/6 a dipendenza delle settimane. Questo numero di studenti permette di essere seguiti meglio e si possono fare discussioni interessanti. La famiglia ospitante è stata molto gentile e disponibile. Mi sono sentita quasi come a casa mia. Hanno 2 regole: rispetto e fiducia e vale per entrambi. Ospitano studenti da quasi 2 decenni.

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7 weeks, June – July 2019

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« Come già detto, essendo la scuola di piccole dimensioni gli insegnanti riescono a seguirti bene. C'è un bell'ambiente e ci si conosce quasi tutti. »

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Javier B.

17 years old - Spain

/ 5

No me podía imaginar que saliera todo tan bien. Tenía miedo a que viajará solo por ser menor pero con todos sus documentos en regla no me pusieron problema. El ha llegado feliz. Experiencia muy bonita y familia encantadora y servicial. Muchas gracias, esperamos repetir Muy buena comida, trato, atención e integración con los familiares de esta. Muy recomendable

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0 weeks, June 2019

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Do you think you've made progress?

« Sí, he logrado progreso, pero no lo que te prometen según la temporalidad elegida »

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« El trato y forma de dar clases, lo mismo con las actividades »

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« Calgary Stampie »

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Do you think you've made progress?

« Ja Ich kann mich nun in Englisch in eifachen Konversationen verständigen »

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Simon I.

26 years old - Switzerland

/ 5

Calgary ist eine ruhige Stadt und praktisch und einfach aufgebaut wenn man ÖV benötigt. Die Schule kann ich für Studenten empfehlen die noch nie auf einer anderen Schule waren. Klassenräume etwas klein. Familie ist Top! Highlight: Chicken Wings Day Ich kam etwas spät. Empfehle Sommerzeit (Stampede) ist super und Banff liegt nahe. Es lässt sich immer ein Student finden , der ein Auto zusammen mieten will um dorthin zu kommen.

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8 weeks, July – September 2018

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Do you think you've made progress?

« Ich verstehe nun besser Englisch. Schreiben habe ich mich verbessert. »

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« Durch das es klein ist, kommt man nahe mit den Leuten zusammen. Viele Freunde ! »

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Chloé R.

22 years old - France

/ 5

Je suis partie 6 mois à Calgary. Malheureusement, c'est une petite où il n'y a rien à faire. On peut par contre louer une voiture et aller à Banff qui se situe dans les Rocheuses. Mais, ce qui est déplorable, c'est que s'il on a -25 ans, il faut payer 20 dollars de plus et par jour pour louer une voiture. Le gros point positif : les Canadiens sont vraiment très accueillant. C'est un très beau pays, avec des paysages époustouflant. L'école était situé au centre ville. Ce qui est bien. Par contre, les professeurs sont un peu changeant arrivé les vacances. De plus, il y avait un professeur qui n'était pas native language donc c'est très dérangeant quand vous allez dans un pays pour apprendre une langue car vous vous attendez à ce que les professeurs soient des native language. De plus, le mobilier de l'école est un peu déplorable, on a des chaises à l'américaine c'est-à-dire que la tablette est accrochée à la chaise. De plus, pour certain niveau, il y a beaucoup trop d'élève. En ce qui concerne les nationalités, pour la plupart c'est des Coréens, Japonais, Brésiliens et quelques pays de l'Amérique du Sud. Très peu d'Européen. Je suis tombée dans une très bonne famille. Vicky était très accueillante et ouverte d'esprit. Elle posait des questions sur notre pays, nos goûts et essayait toujours de nous faire plaisir. Le petit point négatif : pas de sortie avec elle. Je suis d'accord pour qu'une personne intéressée puisse me contacter par mail mais pouvez vous lui donner cette adresse mail s'il-vous-plaît : lou02@laposte.net

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24 weeks, February – July 2018

Value for money (3 / 5)
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Do you think you've made progress?

« J'ai fait des progrès en anglais. Je suis arrivée à la fin de mon séjour au dernier niveau de l'école : C1-C2. C'était mon objectif dès mon départ. »

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« Les étudiants de l'école étaient tous très sympas. Il a fallu convenir avec toutes les nationalités et les coutumes de chacun. C'était je pense le gros challenge de ce séjour. Le personnel est sympathique et réponde à toutes tes questions. »

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« BanffJasperCanmore »

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Do you think you've made progress?

« Nicht unbedingt während meiner Schulzeit, da ich nir 2 Wochen dort war, aber definitiv während den Freizeitaktivitäten. »

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« Die dynamik gewisser Lehrer und wie sie uns aufgefordert und motiviert haben unsere Fehler zu machen und so zu verbessern. »

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« Die Schulaktivitäten und sonst Sehenswertes in der jeweiligen Stadt. »

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Testimonials

Céline Granger

OHC, Calgary
Duration: 12 weeks

Canada is very beautiful!!! There are a lot of very nice landscapes! You can always discover new things!!! The people are all very kind as well. One of my best experiences in Calgary was my trip to Lake Louise and Banff with Cédric! The nature was beautiful! Meet new people at the school is also a very good experience!!! And having a “new family” is really interesting!!! The school is really good!!! All of the teachers are very nice and kind! We have a nice classroom and you can always use the computer! That’s perfect when I miss my family!

Grégory Schittli

OHC, Calgary
Duration: 24 weeks

My language stay in Calgary was simply fantastic. The school was amazing: not too big, very international, with competent teachers. The director makes everyone feel confortable and does her best to turn the school into a second home, which is very important in this kind of experiences. The leisure activities are very cool and varied. My host family was very nice; they respected my private life and let me free to do whatever I wanted to do, within the rules. I really liked Calgary; it is a nice, American-style city, with a lot of green areas and amazing bars and clubs (go to Ranchman, I loved it!). I also recommend to rent a car and visit the Rockies, about 45-60 minutes away: in Banff, you will be able to ski and heliski, try a snowmobile, go hiking or to the thermal baths. The most impressive thing will be the huge space you will see around you. A Russian friend gave me this advice: go outside, meet Canadians and speak to them. Even if you don’t understand them in the beginning, do it, it’s really worth it. And I can confirm they are amazing.

Javier Fernández Azpicueta

OHC, Calgary
Duration: 4 weeks

Meeting people from all over the world, travelling, getting to know another culture, learning English… these are some of the thousands of positive things that I remember from my experience in Canada. My stay there was totally unforgettable. From the moment I first set foot in the country, I felt like I was home. I was living at a student house with two students from the school with whom I’ve kept up a good friendship. The OHC School makes you feel like one of them from day one. Daily activities to get to know the other students, high quality teachers, great facilities… Without a doubt, I can only say great things about my stay there. I would do it all over again a thousand times. Cheers.

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Host family
Living with a Canadian family will allow you to improve your knowledge of the English language on a daily basis and to have a deep understanding of the country's culture and customs. Families live 30-60 minutes away from the school by public transport. You will stay in a single room with half board or full board provided and will share the common areas (kitchen, bathroom, living room) with the family members.

Shared apartment (from 18 years)
The shared apartment option is located only 3 minutes' walk from the course centre. Staying on the 19th or 28th floor of a modern building with a magnificent view of the city and mountains, they consist of two single bedrooms and one twin bedroom (to be shared with a student of the same gender, if you're travelling alone). The bathroom and the equipped kitchen are shared. The open dining room has a flat-screen TV and is perfect for hanging out. Wi-Fi is free, bed linen is provided and you can use the laundry room (for pay). There is also a weekly cleaning service. On the ground floor of the building, there is a small grocery store, and on the 2nd floor you have free access to the fitness room and a basketball court. You can find public transport links right outside.

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Shared Apartment

General information

This is an ideal location, right in the heart of downtown Calgary. Close to shops, restaurants, and easily accessible by foot or public transit.

School distance

Door-to-door travel time:: 5 minutes
Means of transportation:: walking
Average public transport cost:: weekly: $ 32,50 / Monthly: $ 101.00
Walking distance to public transport:: 2 minutes

Walking Distance

Supermarket:: 5 minutes
Coffee shops:: 1 minute
Restaurants:: 1 minute
Shops:: 5 minutes
Pharmacy:: 5 minutes

Availability

All year round
Minimum age : 18+

Arrival and departure

	Check-in / Check-out Sunday from 1:00 pm Saturday until 11:00 am
	Entry card (building)
	Key (building)
	Code (building)
	Staff on-site 24h
	Deposit

Meals

	Use of kitchen
	Meal-plan

Facilities

	Reception desk
	Smoking area Outside
	Cafeteria
	Shared kitchen
	Oven
	Microwave
	Cutlery available
	Vending machine
	Laundry 10 washing machines / 10 dryers
	Common area/lounge
	Wi-Fi internet access
	Cable internet access
	TV in common room
	DVD-player in common room
	Balcony/terrace
	Garden
	BBQ area
	Wheelchair accessible
	Parking (cars)
	Parking (bicycles)
	Swimming pool
	Gym free
	Ping pong table Ping Pong table

Room types and facilities

	Single 4 rooms min.: 6 m²/ max.: 7 m²
	Twin 2 rooms min.: 19 m²/ max.: 20 m²

	Air conditioning
	Heating
	Smoking
	Duvet and pillow provided
	Bed sheets provided
	Towels provided
	Toilet paper
	Ensuite toilet
	Ensuite shower
	Wash basin
	Shared toilets To share between 4 students
	Shared showers To share between 4 students
	Cleaning twice per month
	Desk
	Wardrobe
	Cooking facilities
	Microwave
	TV
	Wi-Fi internet access
	Cable internet access
	Floor carpet in bedrooms, wood in hallway, lino in kitchen
	Balcony
	Safe deposit box
	Room key provided

In Calgary, there is no shortage of activities! After your English classes, you will have a thousand opportunities to immerse yourself in the lively and festive atmosphere which continually gives life to the most Cowboy of Canadian cities. The International Reggae Festival in Millennium Park, buzzing concert halls; the Rodeo Royal festival, the trendy bars and clubs of 17th Avenue...get ready! When it comes to excursions, the Rockies await you in Banff (only one hour's drive away) for skiing and snowboarding in the winter and for camping, hiking and rafting in summer. A visit to Edmonton or shopping and entertainment in Alberta at the "West Edmonton Mall, the largest shopping centre in Canada. The trip, for many students, is the most memorable trip they will make in their lifetime. For this reason, we try to encourage every student to participate in as many of the free school activities as possible. Join a Sol Schools Club to explore your new destination by picking up a new hobby, a new sport or just do something you’ve always dreamed of doing, but never quite got the chance. Be prepared to open your mind to the many new experiences and adventures you will have. Your language study trip in Calgary...an experience not to be missed!

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Special offers

One-to-one course (per lesson)	90 CAD
Guardianship fee (under 18 y.o.) (compulsory)	110 CAD
Extra night with host family (full board)	50 CAD
Extra night in a shared apartment (single room)	60 CAD
Extra night in a shared apartment (double room)	50 CAD
Accommodation (under 18 y.o.) (per week)	75 CAD
Supplement Accommodation high season (per wk.) (16.06 - 11.08.2019)	35 CAD
Airport transfer (on arrival)	110 CAD