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OHC Core (Tourist/ Working Holiday Visa)

OHC Brisbane

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Course description

General English course

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
15 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 60 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
03 Apr 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 25 Apr 2026, 04 May 2026, 12 Jun 2026, 05 Oct 2026, 21 Dec 2026 - 02 Jan 2027

OHC does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level.

Class size

Maximum 18 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

Brisbane is the Capital of beautiful Queensland, OHC students learning and studying English here are constantly surprised at an amazing city defined by the Arts, Live Music, Sports and a warm Sub-Tropical climate that invites visitors to relax and enjoy its markets, parks, gardens, rivers systems and beautiful coastline.

Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley, South Bank and City precincts offer a fantastic range of opportunities for entertainment, shopping and sightseeing. There is also the chance to explore nearby Islands, Waterways and wonderful beaches of the Sunshine Coast or South Coast.

OHC English Brisbane's campus is a modern centre is located in the city centre, only minutes from buses, trains and ferries.

Year opened
1995
Number of classrooms
8

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • Elevators
  • Free Internet
  • Computers
  • Studying Area

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
All
Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

University partners

OHC has partnerships with the following universities and colleges in Australia. You can gain full or conditional acceptance into one of these institutions.

Holmes Institute

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at OHC Brisbane varies over different time periods, courses and levels.

OHC teaches students from all over the world, including:

Brazil
16%
Colombia
16%
Japan
16%
China
12%
India
12%
Vietnam
6%
Thailand
4%
Nepal
2%
South Korea
2%
France
1%
Italy
1%
Taiwan
1%
Other
11%

School holidays

OHC does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
03 Apr 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 25 Apr 2026, 04 May 2026, 12 Jun 2026, 05 Oct 2026, 21 Dec 2026 - 02 Jan 2027

School location

Brisbane is the Capital of beautiful Queensland, OHC students learning and studying English here are constantly surprised at an amazing city defined by the Arts, Live Music, Sports and a warm Sub-Tropical climate that invites visitors to relax and enjoy its markets, parks, gardens, rivers systems and beautiful coastline.

Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley, South Bank and City precincts offer a fantastic range of opportunities for entertainment, shopping and sightseeing. There is also the chance to explore nearby Islands, Waterways and wonderful beaches of the Sunshine Coast or South Coast.

OHC English Brisbane's campus is a modern centre is located in the city centre, only minutes from buses, trains and ferries.

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  • Reception of OHC Brisbane 1/6
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  • Computer room at OHC Brisbane 4/6
  • Library at OHC Brisbane 5/6
  • Common room at OHC Brisbane 6/6
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Housing

OHC offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single-person room - Half board

$323
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
$323
Our Accommodation Officer can reserve quality accommodation for you in Cairn's most popular areas. We have a choice of homestay accommodation with various meal options. Most homestay accommodation normally offer 2 meals a day Mon to Fri and 3 on the weekend.

You share a home with your host but have your own private room and a choice of meal options. Our homestay hosts are carefully chosen by our Student Services Team for their friendliness and experience in looking after international students. All homestay accommodation is within easy travelling distance of the school.

Homestay under 18 - Single-person room - Full board

$409
weekly
Age range: 16 - 17 years old
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
$409
Our Accommodation Officer can reserve quality accommodation for you in Cairn's most popular areas. We have a choice of homestay accommodation with various meal options. Most homestay accommodation normally offer 2 meals a day Mon to Fri and 3 on the weekend.

You share a home with your host but have your own private room and a choice of meal options. Our homestay hosts are carefully chosen by our Student Services Team for their friendliness and experience in looking after international students. All homestay accommodation is within easy travelling distance of the school.
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

Visit the Australia Government website »

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Brisbane based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

Learn more about our insurance plan »

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Questions and answers

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