Business Foundation

OHC Calgary

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Course description

The Business Foundation course at OHC Toronto is a 12-week program tailored for individuals aiming to advance their education or career in business environments where English is used.
Students develop both personal and professional skills and sharpen their business communication fluency in English. Students practice examination skills for formal tests of English like IELTS or TOEFL.
The OHC Business Foundation will equip students with a range of fundamental knowledge and abilities in
English crucial to success in formal academic and workplace contexts.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-12 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 50 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
09:00 AM - 12:40 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Elementary
Pre-intermediate
Intermediate
High intermediate
Advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Calgary.

Class size

Average 9 students
Maximum 12 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older
Average 25 years old
(21 in the summer)

Certificate

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

83% recommend

based on 6 reviews
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"Perfect experience"

Mansour Alakeel, student from Canada

I had so much fun studying in the ohc center
The place is very well organized
The staff is very cooperative and helpful.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
8 May 2023 - 19 May 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Not bad, not very good. Satisfactory"

Martin Andres Ives Sepulveda, student from Chile

I had an excellent relationship with the teachers and most of the staff. They taught me very well; always with a good attitude when teaching, encouraging the students to learn. The location was good with access to the train, supermarket, near downtown, etc. However, the facilities were poor, the classrooms were small, and there were a lot of students. Sometimes there were problems with the central heating and the noise of construction. I did not like that at all.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
23 weeks
Date of study
7 Apr 2014 - 19 Sep 2014
Would you recommend this school?
No
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Excellent"

Tomas Briceño, student from Venezuela

Well, the experience of the trip, staying in Canada and making new friends was an amazing opportunity to expand my abilities in connecting with other cultures.
Calgary is an excellent city and the weather is really good (of course if you like cold weather). In general there are a lot of things to do, so you are not going to get bored. The accommodation was AMAZING; I loved my home stay family - they were the best. The whole time I felt like I was at home, but of course with a long distance.

The activities in the school were so good. That is the reason I wrote that it is weird or crazy if you get bored in Calgary with the activities that the schools provides for us.

What I really didn't like were the classes. I wasted my time in there, because in the beginning we lost a lot of time playing games instead of learning English. I complained a lot; because of my complaints, two months later the director of the school found a solution, which I didn't feel like was the best, but I tried again. In general, of course, I improved my English. I think it is better than before, but it could have been better. And the other problem that I had was that I spent almost 3 months in the same level, and when I asked to pass to another level, I was told that we have to wait for more students.

So, my conclusion is, the school is good with integration, sharing and activities, but the level in the school MUST improve and and it must become more interested in the progress of each student, by listening to what they need.

If the school does that, I think they would be better.

Best Regards.

Bye.

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Duration of study
25 weeks
Date of study
13 Jan 2014 - 11 Jul 2014
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"My experience in Calgary was special. I'll never forget it."

Marcelle Müller, student from Brazil

I liked so much of the time that I studied at Sol School. I never missed any class. I spent just 5 weeks there, but I think that I improved my English. For sure, I need to keep studying English, and I will. I don't have fluency in any areas yet: speaking, writing, listening and reading, but now I'm feeling more confident to start a dialogue in English.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
4 weeks
Date of study
6 Jan 2014 - 7 Feb 2014
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Was Amazing"

Victor Benedito

I really enjoyed my time there, and my English had a big improvement. When I arrived at Canada I couldn't speak a whole sentence, I lost a flight in the way, but in the travel back I could even help people who were needing help!

Ok, I'm not the best to speak english, but I can talk and understand other people around the world, right now. (I spent just 3 weeks studying english)
I went to a Scout Event (do you know Moot?) in Québec, one month later. I made a lot of friends and I learned about many different new cultures using, obviously, this language.

I'm really grateful for visit Canada, was amazing! And the classes in SOL School too!

Victor Benedito

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
2 Jul 2013 - 19 Jul 2013
Would you recommend this school?
Yes

"A great experience in a great place!"

Lorenzo Venezia, student from Italy

I have always thought I could have found something interesting in a new place. I have never been in Canada so I decided to stay for a month in Calgary, a beautiful modern city. Now I realize that something changed in my life: new friends, new place, new life! I was far from home (because I'm italian) but I really appreciated this chance to be there for a month. Unfortunately it was a short period but I am really happy for all the activities I could do. I had great teachers, I met lovely students from all over the world and I had amazing feelings. In a single word I would say "Awesome"!. I lived for a month in Bowness, in the city of Calgary. I was not too far from school and i had time to visit the city as well as Banff and Lake Louise. I had a wonderful time with friends during the activities: we played soccer, we ate chicken wings, we played pool, we went to Calgary Tower, we visited many different places and we did many other things. A lot of people asked me about this experience and the only answer i could give was "You have to go to Canada!". I love this country and I really hope to visit it again (maybe another city like Montreal, Toronto or Vancouver). It has been a pleasure for me to get in touch with everyone there!

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
22 Jul 2013 - 16 Aug 2013
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
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Housing

OHC Calgary offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - 2-person shared room - Half Board

202 €
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
202 €
Many students choose homestays to further increase their exposure to the English language and Canadian culture. Living in a homestay also provides you with the comforts and warmth of living in a kind and supportive family. Living in a homestay will allow you to practice your newly developed language skills with English speakers.

Homestay - 2-person shared room - Full Board

209 €
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
209 €
Many students choose homestays to further increase their exposure to the English language and Canadian culture. Living in a homestay also provides you with the comforts and warmth of living in a kind and supportive family. Living in a homestay will allow you to practice your newly developed language skills with English speakers.

Homestay - Single-person room - Half Board

213 €
weekly
Age range: 16 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
213 €
Many students choose homestays to further increase their exposure to the English language and Canadian culture. Living in a homestay also provides you with the comforts and warmth of living in a kind and supportive family. Living in a homestay will allow you to practice your newly developed language skills with English speakers.

Homestay - Single-person room - Full Board

231 €
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
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
231 €
Many students choose homestays to further increase their exposure to the English language and Canadian culture. Living in a homestay also provides you with the comforts and warmth of living in a kind and supportive family. Living in a homestay will allow you to practice your newly developed language skills with English speakers.
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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. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged C$ 250 when you register.

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 Calgary 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.

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