At OME lessons include grammar, vocabulary, conversation and pronunciation. Listening, reading and writing practice are also included in your course.

We can also prepare you for Cambridge exams and the IELTS test by helping you with examination techniques and providing regular exam practice.

Our teachers are committed to helping you gain the most from your course. You will be given homework, and at certain times during the course you will be given tests in order to check that you are making progress.

On your arrival at OME we will ask you to take a short assessment test to determine your level and we will discuss with you which class is best for you.

• C2 Proficiency
• C1 Advanced
• B2 Upper Intermediate
• B1 Intermediate
• A2 Pre-Intermediate
• A1-A2 Elementary

• C2 Proficiency
• C1 Advanced 
• B2 First

IELTS Test

The IELTS (International English Language Testing System) qualification is recognised as an entry requirement for undergraduate and postgraduate courses in universities and professional institutions. Our course covers Academic IELTS 6.5 – 7.0.

THERE ARE NO CLASSES ON BANK HOLIDAYS

• Registration fee at first enrolment is £35 for EU students, £60 for non-EU students
• The cost of the course book is approximately £25 – £30 (it may be less if you buy online)
• There may be an additional fee of £5 - £30 for course materials, depending on the length of the course
• If you enrol for less than a term and wish to extend your enrolment in the same term there is an administration fee of £20
• If you change your classes more than once in a term, you must pay an administration fee of £25
• A certificate of attendance can be issued on minimum 80% attendance (fee is £20)
• There is an accommodation arrangement fee of £30

Morning classes are 3 hours 09:30 – 12:45 (including 15 minutes’ break). 
Afternoon classes are 2 hours 13:15 – 15:15 (no break)

There are no classes on public holidays.

Public/Bank holidays 2024:
1 January, Monday             New Year’s Day  
29 March, Friday                Easter Good Friday
1 April, Monday                  Easter Monday
6 May, Monday                   Early May Bank Holiday
27 May, Monday                 Spring Bank Holiday
26 August, Monday             Summer Bank Holiday
25 December, Wednesday   Christmas Day
26 December, Thursday      Boxing Day

Please ask at Reception for the form ‘Application for Refund of Course Fee’. 
Note that when a student enrols on a course, this forms a contract with OME.

A refund will be given:

• If OME has to cancel a course, for example if there are not enough students enrolled on the course.  In this case a full refund will be made.

A refund may be given at the discretion of OME:

• If a student is denied entry or refused a visa and can provide the original official refusal letter from the immigration authorities. 
• If a student is unable to start or continue a course for medical reasons and can provide the original medical certificate. Alternatively, the student’s course dates may be changed.
• In the event of an act of Force Majeure (something outside the school’s control such as closure due to Covid or government instructions), the school may offer a refund or make alternative arrangements such as moving courses online.
• If a student changes his/her mind about attending the course paid for. 

A refund will not be given:

• If OME refuses the student after assessment, because the student’s level of English does not match that on the evidence provided.
• If a student is asked to leave the country by the British Authorities, or a Visa is refused for a reason such as fraud or overstay.
• If a student breaks the Rules of Attendance and is excluded from the course

Notes

• You must provide evidence to support your reason for refund.
• Registration and Accommodation Arrangement fees are non-refundable.
• If a refund is granted:
  • The cost of any classes already provided will be deducted from the course fee, and their cost will be calculated according to the weekly rate for classes.  
  • An administration fee of 15% or £250 whichever is less will be deducted from the remaining amount. 
  • The administration fee may be increased at OME’s discretion to a maximum of 25% in certain circumstances such as repeated Visa applications. 
• Refunds are usually made to the account / person who paid the course fee.
• Refunds are calculated after the date of receipt of your form and evidence. 
• Refund payments may take up to two months from the date of receipt of your form and evidence.