10 Reasons to Choose OEA

1. Very small class sizes.

Would you learn better in a classroom of 10, 20 or even 30 students? Or would your English get better faster in class sizes of 4, 6 or 8 students at the most? What would be most valuable to you in a learning experience?

2. Personal safety.

The Comox Valley is one of the safest cities in all of North America. Your peace of mind allows you to learn and enjoy your Canadian experience to the fullest!

3. Custom curriculum.

In keeping with our boutique reputation, we are able to tailor lessons to the interest and goals of OEA students. Language-learning happens best when done through hobbies, fields of interest and personal passions. Why not take advantage?

4. Expert instructors with passion.

OEA instructors are not just great teachers. They care, and go the extra mile to ensure significant improvement in your English.

5. Local English-only culture.

Unlike many other ESL schools in Canada, OEA is situated in an environment where over 95% of the community speaks English or English only.  There is no risk of falling into a community that speaks your native tongue, whether that be Chinese, French, Spanish, Japanese, or something else. You will have to speak English – that’s a good thing!

6. Outdoor adventure.

The magnificence of the wild, Canadian outdoors is world-renown. Weekly activities to support learning will include outdoor sports such as kayaking, hiking, mushroom hunting, paddle-boarding, and much more.

7. Personal attention.

Due to the small size of the school, the owners and administrators will know each student personally by name. No one is a number at OEA, and special requests, if any, such as finding work, or other special needs, will be attended to with the greatest possible care.

8. Downtown location.

OEA is centrally-located in downtown Courtenay, across the street from the public library, and within 5 minutes walk of the recreation/sports center, the city museum, and a beautiful river walk. The school is surrounded by coffee shops, restaurants, and interesting stores.

9. Accessible.

At OEA, you will have the best of rural Canada as your stomping grounds, along with nearby access to Vancouver, Victoria, and other larger cities for weekend trips and excitement.

10. Your turn!

With all the choices you have, why would you select Oceanside English Academy for your home-away-from-home to learn fantastic English?

We want to hear from you. If you have questions about coming to our school, email them to us at hello@OceansideEnglish.com and we will be happy to help.

Note: Still not sure if OEA is the right school for you? Click here for 4 reasons you might NOT want to come to our school.