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Intensive (25 Lessons/Week)

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Course description

Our Intensive Program runs Monday to Thursday, 25 ESL lessons per week.

In the Intensive program we offer a vast array of complementary courses that vary throughout the year depending on the needs of students.

Some of the complementary courses we offer are:

• Applying Grammar Rules
• Skills and Strategies for Reading
• Speaking with Fluency
• Building Academic Vocabulary

Course topics

Students learn through context and real situations that help them to learn in a natural way. Teachers supply new topics daily, and utilize textbooks, authentic materials and resources, including newspapers, videos and the internet, to show and teach English in an everyday context.

Class schedule

Course duration
10-52 weeks
Start dates
06 Jan 2025, 21 Jan 2025, 03 Feb 2025, 18 Feb 2025, 17 Mar 2025, 31 Mar 2025, 14 Apr 2025, 28 Apr 2025, 27 May 2025, 09 Jun 2025, 23 Jun 2025, 07 Jul 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 18 Aug 2025, 02 Sep 2025, 15 Sep 2025, 13 Oct 2025, 27 Oct 2025, 10 Nov 2025 and 24 Nov 2025
Classes per week
25 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 50 min)
Class days
Monday - Thursday
School holidays
01 Jan 2025 - 03 Jan 2025, 20 Jan 2025, 17 Feb 2025, 14 Mar 2025, 23 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 19 Jun 2025, 04 Jul 2025, 01 Aug 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 10 Oct 2025, 27 Nov 2025 - 28 Nov 2025, 22 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025

OHLA 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
08:45 AM - 01:35 PM

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. You may also take this test before your arrival in Tampa.

Class size

Average 12 students
Maximum 15 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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School description

Our state of the art campus is strategically located in Tampa and within close proximity to top tier OHLA partner universities. Tampa is known for its museums and of course for Busch Gardens.

Year opened
2020
Number of classrooms
10

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Eating Area
  • Cultural Trips
  • Wireless Internet
  • Wheelchair access
  • Sports Activities
  • Free Internet
  • Audio Learning
  • Computers
  • Social Activities

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
Over 50%
Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

University partners

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

Hillsborough Community College
University of South Florida

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at OHLA Schools varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 25. In the summer, the average age is 21.

School holidays

OHLA 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
01 Jan 2025 - 03 Jan 2025, 20 Jan 2025, 17 Feb 2025, 14 Mar 2025, 23 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 19 Jun 2025, 04 Jul 2025, 01 Aug 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 10 Oct 2025, 27 Nov 2025 - 28 Nov 2025, 22 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025

School location

Tampa Campus Highlights:

* Located 17 mins by car from Busch Gardens theme park
* Modern & spacious classrooms and fully equipped computer lab
* Each classroom is equipped with flat Screen TV's, computers and fill Wi-Fi access
* The campus sits over 250 students (morning and evening classes)
* It is conveniently located in a shopping center
* Free parking onsite
* Homestay Accommodation option includes daily roundtrip transportation to and from school provided by family.

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Housing

OHLA offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast and dinner on weekdays, 3 meals on weekends

410 €
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Tampa
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner on weekdays, 3 meals on weekends (16 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, air conditioning, and 24/7 supervision
Distance to school: 30 - 60 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, anytime
410 €
A family dynamic can play a great part in this global exchange by promoting understanding for other
cultures and views.

Therefore, as an alternative to our Residential program, we offer host family accommodation.

• Breakfast and dinner are served on weekdays and all (3) three meals are served on weekends
• Fees includes transportation to and from school, except for the Miami and Aventura campuses
• Public transportation to and from the homestay is available at all locations
• Florida is one of the most diverse states in the U.S. Host families may come from different backgrounds
• Up to two international students may live in the same Homestay
• Single or double placement varies by locations
• The average commute between OHLA and the homestay varies by location
hotel

ESA Studio Residence - Shared Accommodation

382 €
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Housing type: 2-star hotel
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, telephone, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, carpet, air conditioning, and 24/7 supervision
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
382 €
At this location, we offer accommodation in studios
with single bed. The studios has a fully equipped
kitchen, with a full size refrigerator, microwave,
stovetop, coffee-maker, cooking and dining utensils,
as well as a spacious work-space with computer data
port.

HOTEL OFFERS:

• Free shuttle to and from school
• Television with premium cable channels
• Bi-weekly housekeeping
• Laundry facility
• 24 hour security
• Free WiFi

ESA Studio Residence - Single Accommodation

628 €
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Housing type: 2-star hotel
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, telephone, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, carpet, air conditioning, and 24/7 supervision
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, anytime
628 €
At this location, we offer accommodation in studios
with single bed. The studios has a fully equipped
kitchen, with a full size refrigerator, microwave,
stovetop, coffee-maker, cooking and dining utensils,
as well as a spacious work-space with computer data
port.

HOTEL OFFERS:

• Free shuttle to and from school
• Television with premium cable channels
• Bi-weekly housekeeping
• Laundry facility
• 24 hour security
• Free WiFi
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.

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 »

Visit the US Department of State 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 Tampa 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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