OHLA Schools

825 Brickell Bay Drive, 18th Floor, Miami, Florida 33131, United States
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OHLA Schools offers the following course types:

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NZ$ 1,393

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NZ$ 2,322

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NZ$ 2,671

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NZ$ 2,930
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reviews

Reviews

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"Advisable"

Chrystel Rospars ép. Clairiot, student from France

for Chrystel and Lucie CLAIRIOT it was perfect, with very playful teachers. (basic 2)
for Sylvain CLAIRIOT: disappointed, teacher not playful and fixed only on tests, Sylvain thinks he has made very little progress (intermediate 1)

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
6 Jan 2020 - 31 Jan 2020
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"I loved every second of my trip"

Jessie Thabuis, student from France

My teacher was great and the classes efficient. I wish I could've stayed longer to improve my English even more.

The school is very close to downtown, which was very convenient. I liked how close to everything the school was, which also made it more convenient for the activities. Brickell is a very nice district. Hopefully I'll be able to go back next year, maybe try Orlando next time!

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
7 Aug 2017 - 18 Aug 2017
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"It was really a nice trip. I learned a lot about the people, about the US, and even about myself!"

Vincent Moreillon Bandelier, student from Switzerland

It was a nice experience. I had two teachers and both were really good. The activities of the school were varied, interesting, and not too expensive. The location was perfect; we had everything close to the school or the housing, but the price was really too expensive. I met some people there who rented almost the same room for two times less the price given to me! The classes were not so bad, but the internet of the school was terrible. Miami is a beautiful city, but without a car, it is a mess.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
11 weeks
Date of study
29 Jun 2015 - 18 Sep 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"This school is very good."

Darya Osmolovskaya, student from Kazakhstan

My class was very friendly and fun. I had two teachers. The location of the school is very convenient.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
23 Jun 2014 - 18 Jul 2014
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Wonderful."

ruth adriana moreno fuentes, student from Colombia

It was a very good experience. I am very satisfied with the school. The teachers are very friendly and the classes very interesting. There are students from different countries and this makes for a better experience. The school location is very good and in general I can recommend this school without hesitation.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
5 May 2014 - 16 May 2014
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"I liked the attitude of the employees of the Academy."

Evgenii Salavatovich Bakeev, student from Russia

Friendly atmosphere, smart and cheerful teacher, friendly staff, conveniently located academy, beautiful ocean view, excellent technically equipped classes, great experiences.

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
13 Jan 2014 - 7 Feb 2014
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Thrilling"

Artur Kornienko, student from Russia

I liked that our school was situated almost on the top floor, so we had a magnificent view of the city. Teachers were wonderful, very friendly, and supportive

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
15 Aug 2011 - 2 Sep 2011
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Excellent place to learn and absorb English with great location."

Anna Kryukova, student from Russia

OHLA is nice place to study English, with perfect location in the city center and nice view. It is really easy to get to the school. Every teacher has personal structure of the lessons. Weekly tests helps to check your personal goals and score in every part you learn. Same time you have a lot of available time to see the city, walk around and even outside. Also school has an option. You can take funny excursions or walk with group of people from school. In any way you will improve your skills in English.
Administration of the school will always happy to see you with any difficulties and will give an option what to do.
My personal experience of staying was with family. It was excellent choice to me. I am happy that I met them.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
5 weeks
Date of study
5 Nov 2012 - 14 Dec 2012
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"It was a great experience!"

Carla Miranda, student from Brazil

Despite the short time since I was only there for two weeks, I thought the school was excellent. Teachers and staff are very attentive and competent. Classes are dynamic and interesting. The location is an important detail, it is close to some Metromover stations, bus stops and I managed to walk around the various restaurant bars, which operate at night and some tourist spots like Bayside and Downtown. I was staying at the Extended Stay Hotel which has amenities like wi-fi, shuttle, mini-kitchen in the apartment, breakfast and the reception location close to school, I returned several times to walk to the hotel. OHLA really worth it, but would not recommend any course (neither this nor otherwise) with less than one month's duration.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
21 Jan 2013 - 1 Feb 2013
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Great experience, will recommend to all my friends"

Eugenia Romanova, student from USA

I had a very pleasant experience at OHLA.
Very friendly attentive staff, excellent learning improvement,
Comfortable school facilities.
Will recommend all my friends to experience this school.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
22 Oct 2012 - 2 Nov 2012
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"It was a great experience but it could be better!"

CIRILO, VERA, student from Brazil

My personal experience was good, but it could be better, in the way that my teacher was not a native American and I didn't like that! The course was similar to course in Brazil that Ihave already done and I needed to improve my skills in conversation and there I did not have this all of the time, but only in some opportunities! Most of the time it was writing and write! I would like to come back but to improve my conversation and have this opportunity in know places to practice the language.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
14 Jan 2013 - 25 Jan 2013
Age group
50 - 64
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"I'll be back if I have the opportunity"

HOANG ANH BUI, student from France

The teachers are very kind and have experience in teaching.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
26 Mar 2012 - 6 Apr 2012
Age group
65+
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"It was a very good experience."

Lanchenkova Olga, student from Russia

I liked the location of the school. It is in the center of Miami, near the Metromover station. The classes were very interesting and our teacher Nichol was very nice and professional. I didn't like that we didn't have homework, but it was an excellent experience for me.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
17 Oct 2011 - 28 Oct 2011
Age group
35 - 49
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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housing

Housing

OHLA offers the following housing types:
homestay

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

NZ$ 774
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Miami
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner on weekdays, 3 meals on weekends (16 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, telephone, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, air conditioning, heating, and 24/7 supervision
Distance to school: 30 - 60 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, anytime
NZ$ 774
Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying English. These homes are often between 30-60 minutes away from the school by public transport. Students must be 16 years old and older.

Fee includes transportation to and from school.

• 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
student-residence

Open Hearts Residence - Multiple Shared - No Meals

NZ$ 697
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: 825 brickell bay drive, Miami, FLORIDA 33131, United States
Location: In the city center of Miami
Housing type: Student residence (on-campus)
Room type: 3-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, telephone, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, air conditioning, 24/7 supervision, sports facilities, and other
Distance to school: 1 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, anytime
NZ$ 697
OHLA RESIDENCE [IN CAMPUS]

It is called the Four Ambassadors because there are 4 towers connected by a common lobby. The residence is located in Tower 4 [far right] while the school is next to it [Tower 3]. The students can enjoy an ocean view not only from their classroom but also from the comfort of their very own studio /apartment.

All the students have to do, is to get out of their room, take the elevator down to the lobby and come up to the school. After class, they can spend the afternoon around the pools, enjoying the sun and the occasional drink at the Blue Parrot Tropical Bar located between the pools.

OHLA RESIDENCE OFFERS:

* Accommodation is offered in 2-bedroom apartments in shared occupation [2 or 3 students per room]
* Each apartment includes 2 private bathrooms, a full kitchen, dining room, living room, TV, phone and ample storage space.
* Twice a week "maid service" which includes general cleaning, new bed sheets, vacuuming, etc.,is provided. Laundry facilities are also found on site.
* 24 hrs security.
* On site amenities offered are; Beauty Salon, Coffee Shop, Dry Cleaning Services, Fitness Facility, 2 heated pools, Jacuzzi, Lounge and restaurants

Brickell Residence (off-campus) - 2-person shared room

NZ$ 759
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: 298 SW 15 Rd, Miami, FLORIDA 33129, United States
Location: In the city center of Miami
Housing type: Student residence (off-campus)
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
Distance to school: 10 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
NZ$ 759
BRICKELL RESIDENCE [OFF-CAMPUS]

At this location, we offer accommodation in studios
with two beds. The studios have 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. This residence is only a 10 minute walk to our school.

BRICKELL RESIDENCE OFFERS:

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

Brickell Residence (off-campus) - Single Accommodation

NZ$ 1,340
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: 298 SW 15 Rd, Miami, FLORIDA 33129, United States
Location: In the city center of Miami
Housing type: Student residence (off-campus)
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
Distance to school: 10 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, anytime
NZ$ 1,340
BRICKELL RESIDENCE [OFF-CAMPUS]

At this location, we offer accommodation in studios
with two beds. The studios have 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. This residence is only a 10 minute walk to our school.

BRICKELL RESIDENCE OFFERS:

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

Open Hearts Residence - Single Accommodation - No meals (Not available in Summer)

NZ$ 1,393
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: 825 brickell bay drive, Miami, FLORIDA 33131, United States
Location: In the city center of Miami
Housing type: Student residence (on-campus)
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, telephone, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, air conditioning, 24/7 supervision, sports facilities, and other
Distance to school: 1 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, anytime
NZ$ 1,393
OHLA RESIDENCE [IN CAMPUS]

It is called the Four Ambassadors because there are 4 towers connected by a common lobby. The residence is located in Tower 4 [far right] while the school is next to it [Tower 3]. The students can enjoy an ocean view not only from their classroom but also from the comfort of their very own studio /apartment.

All the students have to do, is to get out of their room, take the elevator down to the lobby and come up to the school. After class, they can spend the afternoon around the pools, enjoying the sun and the occasional drink at the Blue Parrot Tropical Bar located between the pools.

OHLA RESIDENCE OFFERS:

* Accommodation is offered in 2-bedroom apartments in shared occupation [2 or 3 students per room]
* Each apartment includes 2 private bathrooms, a full kitchen, dining room, living room, TV, phone and ample storage space.
* Twice a week "maid service" which includes general cleaning, new bed sheets, vacuuming, etc.,is provided. Laundry facilities are also found on site.
* 24 hrs security.
* On site amenities offered are; Beauty Salon, Coffee Shop, Dry Cleaning Services, Fitness Facility, 2 heated pools, Jacuzzi, Lounge and restaurants
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 »

Flights and airport transfer

The school offers airport pickup services. If you wish to be picked up, just give us your flight details and arrival date. The price of a one-way airport transfer from Miami International Airport is $80. You must book your airport transfer in advance when you register.

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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825 Brickell Bay Drive, 18th Floor
Miami
Florida 33131
United States

School location

OHLA campus is located in the heart of Miami "Brickell" known as the Financial District of Miami. With 25 irresistible bay-view teaching classrooms, 3 receptions, 3 computer labs and a state of the art facility that accommodates over 350 students.

OHLA students have access to 2 swimming pools, Jacuzzi, a fully equipped gym, cafeteria, and a wellness center called Open Hearts Living Active, where students can practice yoga, pilates, and power plates.

OHLA students have access to a Graduate Studies Center, where students can primarily focus on University and Exam Preparation courses. OHLA's Graduate Center is fully equipped with interactive smart boards to enhance the learning experience.

OHLA's outstanding location allows students to access the metro system as it is only 2 minutes away from school, and is within walking distance to the metro station, clubs, restaurants, grocery stores, beaches, Bayside, etc.

Come and be part of our diverse student nationality. Welcome to OHLA!

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Questions and answers

Have questions? Get answers from OHLA Schools staff, Language International student advisors, and past students.

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"Can you enrol a 15 year old student on your course?"

Bruna Messias, student from Brazil
Open Hearts Language Academy school representative

Not if the student is under 16. Because of admissions and immigration regulations we cannot accept studnets under that age for the F1 visa.

Was this helpful? Yes

"Can you accept a 12 year old on your group classes and activities for the summer program?"

OTILIA JOHN, student from Venezuela
Philip Sherman,

No. Our minimum age is 15. We recommend private lessons for a 12 year old.

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"Can you provide the homestay address for the student? And can you also advise whether the hosts are Americans or South Americans?"

Open Hearts Language Academy school representative

We can advise that the closest family are 45-50 minutes away from the schoopl via public transport. And the family is hispanic and they speak English at home.

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"Can you recommend an alternative if a student is not yet ready to take the Cambridge preparation course?"

Open Hearts Language Academy school representative

We recommend the first 3 weeks taking semi-intensive Basic 2, together with 2 private lessons per week. On completion, the student will be ready for a re-test for admission to the Cambridge preparation program. Or 4 weeks of semi-intensive general English compbined with provate lessons.

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Open Hearts Language Academy school representative

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"Can a student take the IELTS exam directly at the school after the course?"

Open Hearts Language Academy school representative

It is possib. Howver, our center only offer the IELTS test preparation. The official exam center is twenty miles away.

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"Can you accept a 12 year old - even though the minimum age is 15?"

Magdalena Chrzanowska, student from Poland
Philip Sherman,

No we cannot. We recommend private classes for a 12 year old.

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"Do you host winter camps?"

Paula Abnader, student from Brazil
Laura Galindo, Open Hearts Language Academy school representative

No we do not.

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"If a student books a course at one cener and mid-way through wishes to transfer to a different state, can the student transfer to another ELSA center without incurring any costs?"

If he pays the full tuition in advance and he transfers to another school (not another ELS center,) he would not receive any refund after having completed ½ of his enrolled program. However, if he transfers to another ELS center, his remaining balance would be transferrable to the new ELS center.

The only penalty fee would be if he has ELS housing and doesn’t provide sufficient notice to the center about housing cancellation for future sessions.

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"What happens regarding fees if you do not receive the payment from CADIVI by the start date?"

Ricardo Chinea Santeramo, student from Venezuela
Ana Rocha, inlingua school representative

If we do not receive the payment from CADIVI by the start date, the student will have to pay monthly fees until we receive payment. Then we will refund the student 30 days after we get paid.

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"If I provisionally book a course place, how long will you hold the space for me?"

أحمد البقعاوي, student from Saudi Arabia

We can only hold the space for 48 hours.

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"Are your class members determined by age?"

张 冬冬, student from China
Ana Rocha, inlingua school representative

No. We select students by similar English ability. The group minimum will be 16 and there is no maximum age.

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"What is the process for a student wishing to apply for CADIVI?"

Open Hearts Language Academy school representative

The CADIVI is quite complicated. The Venezuelan government do not approve many applications.

We can accept him and process all the papers, however it will be important to mention to him that if Cadivi is not accepted then he will be in obligation to pay the full amount prior his program starting date.

If he enters to the USA 15 days before then he can come to the school and pay us directly (the gross Invoice).


Please inform your student that in order to start his admission process and to issue the I-20 Form we have to receive from him:

1. Copy of the passport

2. Bank letter or statement with a minimum balance of $6000 (it can be in Bolivares)

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"Although the ELS program minimum age is 16, would you accept a student who will be 16 shortly after the course commences?"

Laura Galindo, Open Hearts Language Academy school representative

Yes we can.

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"Will the off-campus residence accept 16 year old students?"

Open Hearts Language Academy school representative

Yes

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