Learn English  in England - English language course in Manchester

Learn English in England - English language course in Manchester

Manchester, England, UK


Minimum Age: 16 years (15 for the Summer Footbal)


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Manchester

Learn English at our partner school in Manchester, England, UK - Improve your English with a Language Course in Manchester, England - English language school in Manchester

Geographically Manchester is in the centre of Britain. It has excellent communication links with other major cities (Liverpool is only about 1 hour away and London is only 2 hours away by train) which makes it the ideal base to explore the North of England and visit the countryside of the Lake District, Lancashire and the Peak District, the vibrant city of Liverpool (European Capital of Culture 2008) or the historic cities of Chester and York.

Manchester has a unique vibe and energy that is different from any other British city. It is an outward looking European City, with the warmth and atmosphere of a village. The mix of cultures here has contributed to the city’s spirit of openness, its cosmopolitan buzz and its restless energy for change.

Manchester Ferris Wheel, English Language Course in Manchester, United Kingdom

It is the third-most visited city in the United Kingdom by foreign visitors. Along with top attractions, galleries, museums, superb shopping and stunning Victorian architecture, Manchester is everybody's kind of city. Manchester boasts the biggest student population in Europe, due to its three prestigious universities. Consequently, there are plenty of students living in the city and its surrounding areas, which offer endless club nights, bars and other fun activities to take part in.

Manchester’s arts and cultural scene is diverse. 

Why not exploring landmark galleries and museums, like the Imperial War Museum North or the Museum of Science and Industry?

The city had an important role in the most relevant musical movements in music history from punk to dance. Bands like New Order, The Smiths, Happy Mondays, Chemical Brothers, Oasis, Take That and more have inspired musicians the world over.

You can enjoy music in Manchester seven days a week, at the city's rich selection of venues - from churches and clubs to the majestic new 2,400 seats Bridgewater Hall and huge M.E.N. Arena.

Manchester City Bridge, Learn English in Manchester, UK

Manchester is also a shoppers' paradise offering the ultimate in choice, from designer chic to antiques and crafts, from specialist to second-hand, within compact pedestrian areas where one can easily get around.

Manchester's love of sport is well known and it was with great pride that the city hosted the Commonwealth Games in 2002. In addition it has placed a bid to become the host city for the 21st FIFA World Cup in 2018. Manchester is a strong contender – as home to Manchester United and Manchester City.


English Language School

Established in 1991, our English language school partner is ideally located in a historic Victorian building in the heart of Manchester, just a few minutes from the shopping centre and Piccadilly’s Train Station, bus and tram terminals.

Last year our English language school partner welcomed students from over 50 nationalities. The school offers international students a personal and focused approach to successful English language learning in Manchester, one of the UK’s most vibrant and cosmopolitan cities.

The English language school is accredited by the British Council and is a member of English UK and English UK North. Please follow this link to see all accreditations of our partner school.

Manchester English School, Learn English in Manchester, UK

The school consists of 19 well-equipped classrooms, a self-access resource centre with a book and DVD library, computers with free Internet access and a student lounge with CD player, TV and DVD player, microwave, hot and cold drinks. The school building is Wifi enabled.

The teaching staff at our English language school partner is highly qualified in teaching English to foreign students. Most of the teachers have already lived abroad and understand the international students' experience and challenges.

Our English language school partner is an official Cambridge examination centre. In addition, they also run IELTS and TOEIC English exam preparation courses.

For more information about the English language school and Manchester, please go to English language courses in Manchester

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English Language Courses

On arrival at the school your level will be tested, and the results of this test will determine which class you will study in. Your progress will also be tested weekly to ensure that your level is improving and that your ability is challenged.

Details for all courses:

  • 1 lesson = 60 minutes
  • Classes run year round (except for holidays)
  • General English language courses start every Monday (except for holidays)
  • Placement test at the beginning (before the first lesson)
  • General English language courses are offered at all levels
  • Certificate of completion included (minimum of 80% attendance)
  • Maximum class size = 12
Learning materials: included.
English language course in Manchester, UK
Course fees include: tuition, report, certificate, student card, welcome pack, placement test, use of the facilities.
Standard English Language Course (15 lessons per week)

This course includes 15 hours of General English language tuition per week in mixed nationality classes, streamed according to language level.

It is ideal if you wish to improve your language level in all 4 skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing). You will be taught how to use the language as well as the rules, which will develop your fluency and accuracy.

Our English language school partner uses a communicative method of teaching. Tutorials and progress tests are given regularly to monitor the student’s development; additionally all teachers are more than willing to help anytime.

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Intensive English Language Course (20 lessons per week)  

This English language course follows the same structure and content as the Standard English language course described above but includes 5 extra lessons per week.

It is ideal for students looking for rapid progress and wishing to improve their language level in all 4 skills.

The extra lessons take place in the afternoon and usually focus on topic-based skills work, which allows the student to further develop speaking, listening, reading and writing skills and communicate more fluently and accurately in English.

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Intensive PLUS English Language Course (20 group lessons + 02 private lessons per week)
This English language course is ideal for those who want to combine the 20 English group lessons of the Intensive English Language Course with 02 private lessons per week. The group lessons will help you improve your language level in all 4 skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing. During the individual lessons the student will be able to focus on any general English topic.
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One-to-One English Language Course (min. 1 lesson per week)

Our English language school partner in Manchester also offers private lessons (1 student per teacher) which you can combine with another group course or do on an independent basis. During the private lessons you can choose the topics and focus on General English, Business English or special topics. Please note that special fees apply for private tuition focusing on special topics.

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Exam Preparation

In Manchester students have the opportunity to participate in an English language exam preparation course. The English language course will prepare them for the Cambridge, IELTS, TOEIC or TOEFL exam.
Cambridge Exam Preparation Course (15 or 20 lessons per week)

Cambridge ESOL examinations are recognised by a large numbers of universities, colleges, employers, professional bodies and government organisations throughout the world. International students take Cambridge exams in order to improve their job prospects or increase their application success in higher education. Cambridge exams' worldwide recognition also allows students to travel and live abroad easily.

At our English language school partner students can prepare the following Cambridge exams: FCE, CAE & CPE exams.

The school has a 99% pass rate for students who have studied their preparation courses. In addition, our English language school partner is an official Cambridge examination centre.

The Cambridge Exam Preparation course consists of 15 group lessons per week during 12 weeks.

The course is also available with a supplementary 5 lessons of General English language tuition per week.

English Exam Courses in Manchester, UK
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Standard + IELTS / TOEIC / TOEFL Exam Preparation Courses (15 + 05 lessons per week)

Our English language school partner offers the possibility to prepare for any of the following globally recognised exams: IELTS, TOEFL & TOEIC. The programme combines the Standard English Language Course (15 group lessons per week) with 5 lessons of exam preparation per week.

The IELTS exam is a globally recognised qualification that grades students from Intermediate to Advanced levels. It measures your ability to communicate in English across all four language skills - listening, reading, writing and speaking - and is recognised by universities and colleges, employers, immigration authorities and professional bodies.

The TOEFL test is a North American based English test which is used by many universities to determine the language capability of foreigners willing to study at their facilities. Depending on the score it certifies an advanced language capability.

The TOEIC exam is a multiple choice test which evaluates your English capabilities in a professional and international exchange context if you are not a native English speaker.

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Business English

Our English language school partner in Manchester offers tailor-made Business English language courses designed to work on the unique needs of each individual. Each Business English student will complete an in-depth needs analysis questionnaire to establish their exact requirements, and their course is tailor-made to suit them.

Students can choose from the following options which method is more suitable for them:

  • Combination Course
  • Private Lessons
Business English Combination Course (15/20 general group + min. 1 private business lessons per week)

This Business English Combination Course consists of group lessons of General English (not business related) with other students of a similar level and one-to-one lessons. Students can choose to follow either the Standard or the Intensive English Language Course (15 or 20 lessons per week).

The General English lessons include a balance of skills (speaking, reading, listening and writing), grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation.

The private lessons will focus specifically on communication or written work, presentations, meetings, telephone conversations, interviews, negotiating and socialising.

Business English Courses in Manchester, United Kingdom

Students can do the following combinations:

  • 15 General English group lessons + 1 to 10 one-to-one Business English lessons per week
    or
  • 20 General English group lessons + 1 to 06 one-to-one Business English lessons per week
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One-to-One Business English Course (min. 1 private lesson per week)

The One-to-One Business English language course of our English language school partner specifically focuses on communication or written work. The course includes giving presentations, participating in meetings, telephoning, negotiating and socialising. Courses can be anything from 1 to 30 lessons per week. Closed groups can also be arranged upon request.

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English + Football

Year Round Standard English Language Course + Football (15 English lessons per week)

Our English language school partner offers an English language course combined with FA qualified football coaching in partnership with Manchester City Football Club, one of the UK's most successful premiership teams. The course is available year round to students from all nationalities from 16 years of age and both, male and female football fans. 

The course caters for most abilities of football (unfortunately not suitable for complete beginners or for international standard young players). It is run at the state-of-the-art Platt Lane Complex; one of Manchester City FC's training grounds and home of The Youth Academy for young Manchester City players.

Facilities include: excellent indoor and outdoor football pitches, a gym and training rooms.

Football Association (FA) qualified football coaching -  includes work on the key skills of football; dribbling, turning, shooting, passing and ball control as well as teamwork and confidence building. Students will play in 5-a-side and 11-a-side matches.

This course changes to the Summer English + Football Course with excursions in the summer, from 5th July 2010 to 13th August 2010. You can find more information about this course in our Summer Courses sections below.

English & Football in Manchester, Learn English and play football in Manchester, UK

Accommodation

  • Students can stay in a single room in one of our carefully selected host families. Host will provide you with breakfast and evening meal.
  • Students of 18 years old and over can choose to stay in the school's self catering student house, single and twin rooms available.

Prices (incl. English course, football training and excursion):
1 week GBP 250 / 2 weeks GBP 500 / 3 weeks GBP 720 / 4 weeks GBP 960 / 5 weeks GBP 1,150 / 6 weeks GBP 1,380

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Summer English Courses

Summer International English language courses are ideal for students aged 16 +. Our English language school partner offers different summer courses which combine English language lessons with activities and weekend excursions or FA qualified football coaching in partnership with Manchester City Football Club!

 
Summer Standard/Intensive English Courses (15 or 20 lessons per week + activities / excursions)

Each Summer English language course combines English language lessons with activities and excursions.

Study English language at school and spend an afternoon with your friends in the famous “Go Karting” at Daytone Indoor Track!

Students may also have the opportunity to visit the famous Manchester United Football Club stadium, take a bus tour of Manchester in one of the famous open-top double-decker buses or visit the nearby city of Liverpool and the Beatles’ Story Museum!

At the weekend, your full-day excursion can include a visit to London, Cambridge, York, Oxford, Edinburgh, Liverpool and many more!

Students can choose to do:

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  • the Summer Standard Course (15 group lessons per week + activities/excursions) or
  • the Summer Intensive Course (20 group lessons per week + activities/excursions)
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Example of half-day excursions (please click here)

Summer Standard English Course + Football with Excursions (15 English lessons per week)

Our English language school partner offers an English language course combined with FA qualified football coaching in partnership with Manchester City Football Club, one of the UK’s most successful premiership teams. The course takes place every summer and is open to students from all nationalities from 15 years of age and both, male and female football fans. 

This programme includes 15 English language lessons per week, football coaching, a full excursion programme, accommodation with full board and local transport passes.

The course caters for most abilities of football (unfortunately not suitable for complete beginners or for international standard young players). It is run at the state-of-the-art Platt Lane Complex; one of Manchester City FC’s training grounds and home of The Youth Academy for young Manchester City players.

Facilities include: excellent indoor and outdoor football pitches, a gym and training rooms.

Football Association (FA) qualified football coaching -  includes work on the key skills of football; dribbling, turning, shooting, passing and ball control as well as teamwork and confidence building. Students will play in 5-a-side and 11-a-side matches.

As part of the excursion programme, students on this course will have the opportunity to visit for example, Liverpool, Chester, York, Blackpool, the City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester City’s home ground, and Old Trafford, home of the world famous Manchester United.

English & Football in Manchester, Learn English and play football in Manchester, UK

Accommodation
Students of 15 years old and over stay at Manchester University’s Halls of residence on a full board basis (hot lunches only from Monday – Friday). Standard bedrooms have a sink in the room and have shared bathroom facilities.

Students of 18 years old and over can choose to stay in a self-catering university student flat of 4 bedrooms. Bedrooms are single with en-suite shower rooms and there is shared use of the student flat’s lounge and kitchen. A bedding pack (duvet cover; sheet; pillow case; towel) is included in the price. Kitchen and cooking utensils are not provided. Lunches provided Monday to Friday as part of the course, self-catering at weekends. Both accommodation types are situated on the main bus route into the city centre.

Students can also stay in a host family in a single room on full board basis. Lunch will be at the residence from Monday to Friday together with the other football students and at the family's place on the weekends.

Important Note:
Students that don't stay in the University residence may be missing out certain (evening) activities which take place at the residence where most of the students stay. We will also have 2 members of our staff at the residence at all times. 

Prices for Residence (incl. English course, football, residence or shared flat accommodation, bus pass, activities + excursions):
1 week GBP 680 / 2 weeks GBP 1,360 / 3 weeks GBP 2,010 / 4 weeks GBP 2,680 / 5 weeks GBP 3,300 / 6 weeks GBP 3,960

Prices for Homestay (incl. English course, football, homestay accommodation, bus pass, activities + excursions):
1 week GBP 570 / 2 weeks GBP 1,140 / 3 weeks GBP 1,680 / 4 weeks GBP 2,240 / 5 weeks GBP 2,750 / 6 weeks GBP 3,300

Prices for course only (incl. English course, football, bus pass, activities + excursions):
1 week GBP 435 / 2 weeks GBP 870 / 3 weeks GBP 1,275 / 4 weeks GBP 1,700 / 5 weeks GBP 2,075 / 6 weeks GBP 2,490 

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Part Time Courses

Different part-time afternoon and evening course options are available on request. These include general English, Cambridge, TOEFL, IELTS and TOEIC Exam Preparation. Please contact us for further details at

Dates

  • General English courses start any Monday (Tuesday if Monday is a Bank Holiday).
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On public holidays, the school is closed, courses are neither recuperated nor refunded.

Activities/Excursions

Students can take advantage of the school's varied social programme which is built around exciting, cultural and engaging activities.

Every Wednesday and Friday afternoons there will be activities organized to places, such as Manchester United's Stadium, visiting some of the city centre’s many museums and galleries or travelling further afield to places such as Liverpool or Chester.

During the summer, full day excursions are also available to destinations such as the Lake District, Chester, London, Cambridge, Oxford, Edinburgh, York and Blackpool.

Activities and excursions in Manchester, London Tower Bridge, Learn English in Manchester, UK
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How to Get to Manchester
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Our partner school is accredited by:                                                                   Founded in 1991

British Council English UK

 University of Cambridge

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