General English plus Cambridge (B2-C1) F1 Visa

OHC Miami

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Course description

We provide examination preparation courses for University of Cambridge ESOL examinations.

We offer the First Certificate in English (FCE) and Cambridge Advanced in English (CAE).

These examinations are internationally recognized and among the world’s best-known qualifications. They are used by employers and universities as reliable indicators of competence in the English language.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing

Class schedule

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

OHC Miami 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 times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
09:00 AM - 02:30 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

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 Miami.

Class size

Maximum 18 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older
Average 21 years old

Certificate

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

Reviews

83% recommend

based on 12 reviews
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"Really kind and genuine interest in teaching foreigners English properly."

Carsten Brandt, student from Denmark

My teacher was straight forward ... luckily no monolouges but fine dialogues.
The room/chair/table looked like my school class back in 1980.

Location was fine - downtown Miami.

We also did "Walk & Talks" - I found that comfortable.

The manager of the OHC came by and we had a good dialogue all three days too.

I "Graduated" with the hat and got my Diploma the last way ... that was a fun event.

/cb

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My ratings for this school

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Date of study
6 Nov 2023 - 10 Nov 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"The experience was quite beneficial."

flavio felicissimo, student from Brazil

I really liked Professor Rossany, who was very patient with the students and used various recreational activities so that we could practice the language. Facilities and location are very good. In short, I really enjoyed it and recommend the school.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
29 Aug 2022 - 23 Sep 2022
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Excellent, the school was an important experience for Mauro Sergio"

Mauro Sergio Hoyos Gonzalez, student from Colombia

The experience was excellent, the location of the school is the best, the teachers were very dedicated and patient with my son, the extracurricular activities (the recreational outings) were very well planned and the child enjoyed, they met the purpose of teaching in English.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
26 Jun 2017 - 7 Jul 2017
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
Ivon, OHC Officer at OHC Miami responded to this review.
19 September 2019

Hi!! thank you so much for your review!

We are so happy to know your son had a lovely time in OHC Miami.
We hope he will be able to comeback next summer!

Kind Regards,

"Amazing"

Maria Luisa Rodríguez León, student from Venezuela

It was an incredible experience, met people from different cultures and the school was excellent. I would definitely return.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
25 Jul 2016 - 12 Aug 2016
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
Ivon, OHC Officer at OHC Miami responded to this review.
19 September 2019

Hi! So happy to know this. Hope to see you soon!

"Warmth of tutors but a request for more systematic teaching"

Ryuta Yamakoshi, student from Brazil

My children participated in the Kid's program for 2 weeks. They are really in an elementary level, so I was worried if they could follow the classes. However, the tutor made a great effort to let them follow the classes for 2 weeks, which made me very grateful.

But, I would like the school to provide a more systematic program for the kids somehow. For example, no textbook was provided to my kids. As far as I know, kids were often just talking or playing in the classroom. In the afternoon, kids participated in some activities such as going to zoo, watching a movie and so on. There, tutors just took and accompanied kids to the zoo or cinema, but they didn't try to encourage kids to use English or do anything educational.

I would like the school to improve these points because I would like to take my kids to Miami to let them study English in the United States again.

Miami Beach was a great place to enjoy the spare time. The studio we stayed in was located near to the school and the beach. It was very convenient to spend a life in South Beach.

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My ratings for this school

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Housing
Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
28 Dec 2016 - 8 Jan 2016
Would you recommend this school?
No
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
Officer, OHC at OHC Miami responded to this review.
02 March 2016

Hi! thank you for your comments.
Our junior programme is super fun and amazing. We hope your children comeback soon!

"The course in the school helped me a lot, and I improved my English."

Lenka Augustínová, student from Slovakia

The school had a very good level of teaching and teachers - dynamic teaching.
There was a small number of students in the classes, so there was an individual approach to each student. The school was in a very good location - everything was near the school, including the students’ accommodation.

Because the school is small, this corresponded to a friendly atmosphere, but not a lot of activities. There was a higher number of students from just one country – Switzerland – which for me was a negative point. The average age of the students was 20. The accommodations matched my requirements.

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My ratings for this school

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Housing
Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
18 May 2015 - 12 Jun 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
Officer, OHC at OHC Miami responded to this review.
02 March 2016

Hi! Thank you for your review. We are always happy to know that our students had a great time at OHC

"Good experience"

Julieta Maria Lidia Rubinetti, student from Brazil

What I liked was the relationship with students of other countries,
The location is very good.
The classes are dynamics.
What I didn't like was the use of the air conditioner. It cause me one week of sickness. And also for my classmates.
I asked to my teacher and also for the general assistant many times to turn up the temperature of the air conditioner without success. After I got the cough they moderate the use but was to late.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
2 Feb 2015 - 27 Feb 2015
Would you recommend this school?
No
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
James Peever, Director at OHC Miami responded to this review.
21 April 2015

Thank you for the feedback on our school. We are very pleased that you enjoyed your classes and Miami Beach in general. We strive to ensure that all our students have a rewarding and enjoyable stay while in Miami. Our teachers work very hard to provide top quality education and to have dynamic classes.

We have taken your concerns about the temperature of the classrooms seriously and I have instructed the teachers to speak with me directly if students are feeling too hot or cold. Miami Beach is a tropical climate and is very humid, buildings are required to have air conditioning to maintain a dry atmosphere. Nevertheless, we have a plan in place to address future concerns from our students.

We would love to have you attend our school again in the future and wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

"I expected more for the price paid"

Eduardo Tadashi Ito, student from British Indian Ocean Territory

Dwelling:
- Could improve the bed
- Could have changed bed linen one time per week
- Maybe have a room with a safe box
- The room was dark (at night)

School & Teacher:
- For pre-intermediate English
- Has conditions to offer good teaching

Activities:
- School does not have interest in helping or interacting with students.
- You need to question or request for help (American style).
- Secretary had no effort to help

School and Home Location:
- Good

Facilities:
- Could have a covenant to rent bikes or cars
- Could have brought us to a museum, to the movies, or stores

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
22 Dec 2014 - 2 Jan 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
Officer, OHC at OHC Miami responded to this review.
02 March 2016

Dear Student, thank you for your review. We are really sorry to know that.

"My experience was instructive"

Anaïs Rougier, student from France

I was in Miami for 3 weeks with my family, and 1 of these weeks I was at Sol Schools. It was a great experience, and thanks to this class my English has improved. I have more confidence to talk in front of people. I had great time.
The teacher, Ali, was great. I loved her. Very close to Lincoln Road, the locations was awesome.
But, in this week, the first day wasn't great at all because we only talked about rules and housing rules. I wasn't in a student house, so it was boring. So the first impression of this school wasn't cool.

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My ratings for this school

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Date of study
4 Aug 2014 - 8 Aug 2014
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
Ivon, OHC Officer at OHC Miami responded to this review.
04 September 2014

Hi, thank you for your comment. We are very pleased to know your English improved a lot during your time in OHC.

"Excellent location and friendly atmosphere."

Rafael Abdulov, student from Russia

The teachers were helpful. Different kinds of activities. The school location is perfect.
In my mind it would be better to have student books, maybe even for an extra charge.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
25 Nov 2013 - 6 Dec 2013
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
Ivon, OHC Officer at OHC Miami responded to this review.
02 March 2016

Hi! thank you for your review. We offer books for the students for many of our English courses, they are include in the materials fee. Have a good day!

"It was fantastic"

Elke Pietz, student from Brazil

I loved to study in Miami Beach. Great teachers, very close to my apartment, they offered many activities, but I only stay for one week. I rented an apartment on Ocean Drive 530. So it was very close. I hope I be back next year in March. Thanks for this wonderful experience. Oh , I made so many new friends.

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My ratings for this school

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Date of study
7 Oct 2013 - 11 Oct 2013
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
Ivon, OHC Officer at OHC Miami responded to this review.
02 March 2016

Hello there!, thank you for your comment. We hope to see you again in the future!

"The experience met my expectaion"

khaled alkhaja, student from United Arab Emirates

I liked the environment in the school: open, friendly, student from different backgrounds & offered activities after-class.
The management and teachers were so welcoming and helpful, responded to all inquiries either related to the course or not. The accommodation was perfect and its location was so close (only few steps to the school). Also I liked the location of the school. It’s close by everything: shops, restaurants, cafes & most importantly the beach.

I would like to come back again for the same experience.

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My ratings for this school

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Housing
Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
12 Aug 2013 - 23 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.
Ivon, OHC Officer at OHC Miami responded to this review.
10 September 2014

Hi! Thank you so much! It is very nice to know this.

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Housing

OHC Miami offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - 2-person shared room - Bed and breakfast

442 €
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
442 €
Many students choose homestays to further increase their exposure to the English language and North American 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 - Bed and Breakfast

483 €
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
483 €
Many students choose homestays to further increase their exposure to the English language and North American 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 - Half board

493 €
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
493 €
Many students choose homestays to further increase their exposure to the English language and North American 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

553 €
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
553 €
Many students choose homestays to further increase their exposure to the English language and North American 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.
visa

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.

If you are studying full time in the United States for more than 18 hours per week, you will receive an I-20 that you need to submit to the US embassy along with your F-1 student visa application. The I-20 has a SEVIS tracking number on it. Students who wish to apply for a student visa must pay the SEVIS fee online before going to the US embassy or consulate for their visa interview.

Your I-20 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 $105 when you register.

Please note that United States law states that an I-20 can only be issued to students who intend to pursue full-time English language studies. United States law does not permit students to study part-time with an F-1 Student Visa. If you are studying for less than 18 hours per week, you have to apply for a Visitor Visa (B1/B2) on your own.

Learn more about how to get a US student visa »

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 Miami 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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