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English school in Manchester: EC

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Key points

Modern boutique school located right in the town centre
Wide choice of courses and academic programmes
Wide range of leisure activities for all tastes

The school

Levels: Beginner to Advanced
Exams: IELTS
School size: M
Accommodation: Host family, Residence
Disabled access: Disabled access at school
Wifi: WiFi is free

The students

Minimum age: 16 years
Average age: 26 years
Nationality mix: Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Colombia, etc..
ratings: 71 authentic opinions

Our partner school is located in the heart of England’s second city, just a minute's walk from Piccadilly station. This central location means students can dive into Manchester’s vibrant city life right after classes. In the 9 comfortable classrooms, experienced teachers use interactive whiteboards to offer communication-based English lessons. The spacious reception area is equipped with computers and tablets, and Wi-Fi is free throughout the centre. A student lounge and a library with a range of books and teaching support materials are also available to the students from all over the world. You'll feel right at home in this modern and welcoming school: enjoy the dedication of the teachers and take advantage of the international atmosphere to practise English in a relaxed setting!

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Welcome activity
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Optional language workshops
Learning progress monitoring
End-of-course report and certificate
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Lessons: 20 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 52 week(s)
Levels: Elementary (A1) to advanced (C1)

Students/class: Max 15
Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: 09:00-12:15 (Mon, Wed, Fri), 14:45-18:00 (Tues, Thu); Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

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Starting dates

Every week, throughout the year

Bank holidays

02.04 / 05.04 / 03.05 / 31.05 / 30.08.2021

Holidays

25.12.2020 - 02.01.2021
27.12.2021 - 28.12.2021

Arrival: Saturday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

Host family: arrivals after 10pm may not be possible. Other accommodation options: arrivals between 8pm and 8am may not be possible.

Please contact us for further information.

Lessons: General (group): 20 of 45 minutes
+ Options (group): 10 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 52 week(s)
Levels: Elementary (A1) to advanced (C1)

Students/class: Max 15
Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: 09:00-14:30 (Mon, Wed, Fri), 13:00-18:00 (Tues, Thu); Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

The programme includes two modules:
- General English classes are held in the morning and consists of 20 lessons per week. They cover grammar and vocabulary.
- A selection of special classes focusing on the areas that you want to improve, according to your level and interests, will help you gain greater fluency and accuracy. Option: Global Awareness, Writing with Confidence, English for Online Communication, Exam skills, Grammar for Real Communication , Expand your vocabulary and much more.

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Starting dates

Every week, throughout the year

Bank holidays

02.04 / 05.04 / 03.05 / 31.05 / 30.08.2021

Holidays

25.12.2020 - 02.01.2021
27.12.2021 - 28.12.2021

Arrival: Saturday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

Host family: arrivals after 10pm may not be possible. Other accommodation options: arrivals between 8pm and 8am may not be possible.

Please contact us for further information.

Lessons: 20 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 4 - 23 week(s)
Levels: Intermediate (B1-B2) to advanced (C1)

Minimum age: years
Schedule: 09:00-12:15 (Mon, Wed, Fri), 14:45-18:00 (Tues, Thu); Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

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Extras

Options

Starting dates

Every week, throughout the year

Exam dates

On request

Bank holidays

02.04 / 05.04 / 03.05 / 31.05 / 30.08.2021

Holidays

25.12.2020 - 02.01.2021
27.12.2021 - 28.12.2021

Arrival: Saturday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

Host family: arrivals after 10pm may not be possible. Other accommodation options: arrivals between 8pm and 8am may not be possible.

Please contact us for further information.

100% authentic opinions

These students attended a course in this school through ESL – Language studies abroad and their evaluation has been checked. Students' opinions don't necessarily correspond to those of ESL – Language studies abroad, but reflect the individual experience of those participants. This is meant to provide you with further information about this school.

4.3/5

Overall rating

89% of students recommending this school

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71 students gave their opinion about this school

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Gilda G.

19 years old - Switzerland

/ 5

Docenti giovani simpatici e con tanta voglia di insegnare. Tempo di trasferta scuola - famiglia ospitante 30 a piedi 20 in tram

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1 week, January – February 2020

Value for money (5 / 5)
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Do you think you've made progress?

« Il mio soggiorno è durato soltanto una settimana, a fine settimana riuscivo a padroneggiare meglio la lingua (ho parlato tutta la settimana inglese anche fuori scuola) »

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« Sembra una grande famiglia, docenti e persone alla reception sempre disponibili. Classi piccole »

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« Perdersi tra i quartieri della città, davvero particolare grazie al suo passato nell’epoca dell’industrializzazione. »

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Value for money (3 / 5)
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Alban R.

22 years old - France

/ 5

Manchester is a good place if you want to study and go out as well. For me, it was perfect. I was really into Manchester. You have some beautiful districts there (Castlefield/ Nothern Quatern) to visit or to have a drink too. The mood and people are so nice. As a french speaker, I didn't meet a lot of French speakers in my school and in Manchester (maybe around 6,I guess). The mix of culture is real there. No one judges you.Unfortunatly, you have 2 mains problems : the weather (which you can't change) and the food.Manchester is a rainy and sometimes windy city, so get warm clothes.For the food, lots of restaurants are good, but the quality of the food you can find in any supermarket is pretty lame actually. But, strangely, you put up with quickly. Ec Manchester is a really good school, if you want to improve your level. I had begun in Upper intermediaire level and I finished in Proficiency.Even though, the school is not big, EC still very good. You are around 2 min away by walking to Piccadily Gardens (Centre of Manchester) and Anrdale as well.I confess that the price is kind of high, it's still interesting and this price is like an investment you make for your future. So, I think it's worth it.In every classroom, you have an AC, good furnitures and touch panel. EC Manchester contains very good teachers. The best I ever had. If I had these teachers in France, I wouldn't go to Manchester to study English. Teachers are so cool and nice. They are available and pedagogue. If you need more information about one subject, you ask and then, receive more details later. You have different interesting topics and activities. The structure of the lesson is good as well.If you need to improve your english, I strongly recommend EC Mancheser. I went to several activities (bowling, travels etc.). That was good. You don't have that much activities but they still good. Each weekend, you have different travels to visit some parts of England (Liverpool/ Peak district and so on).That's really interesting.About the receptionnits, they are cool and available. Even though, you need help you can go and ask them.

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16 weeks, August – November 2019

Value for money (5 / 5)
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Do you think you've made progress?

« I definitly improve my level. I am more fluent and confortable when I speak now.My grammar and my vocabulary were improved as well.I think I can go in every English contry and speak the natives easily.The only main problem could be the accent, but I think, I can cope with. »

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« TeachersMoodStudents »

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« Be curious, cool and open minded.These are the key to be happy in Manchester. »

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Anonymous

25 years old - France

/ 5

C était un séjour exceptionnel. Par contre on a vite fait le tour de Manchester.

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1 week, June 2019

Value for money (4 / 5)
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Do you think you've made progress?

« Oui énormément, mon Level a augmenté, mais surtout je parle de manière fluide. »

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« Les prof, les employés... la bonne ambiance »

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« Profiter des week-ends pour voyager et aller voir d autres villes »

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Michel S.

32 years old - Switzerland

/ 5

Der Nationalitätenmix war eher schlecht, ca. 70% der Studenten kamen aus Saudi-Arabien. Super Infrastruktur! Sehr zu empfehlen!

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4 weeks, June – July 2019

Value for money (5 / 5)
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« Ich denke für nur einen Monat habe ich einen riesen Sprung gemacht, was Zuhause auch mit einem Intensivkurs nicht möglich wäre. »

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« Tolle Lehrer, moderne Infrastruktur, sehr freundliches personal. »

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« Die Ausflüge in die Nationalparks rund um Manchester sollten man unbedingt machen. Diese können an der Reception von EC gebucht werden. Preisleistung auch völlig in Ordnung. »

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« Oui, et je suis très satisfaite des progrès que j’ai fait. »

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« Les professeurs et le staff étaient très compétents et accessibles. La méthode ainsi que les horaires m’ont parfaitement convenu. »

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Do you think you've made progress?

« Pour le speaking »

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Host family
Staying with a family from Manchester is the best way to fully immerse yourself in the English language and culture while gaining confidence in a reassuring family atmosphere. You'll stay in a single room (double, if you're travelling with another student) and have access to the common areas of the house. The bathroom is shared, and you can do laundry once a week. Choose between breakfast only, half-board or self-catering. Families usually have internet access. Manchester is a multicultural city, which is why our families’ profiles are very diverse. They live between 15-50 minutes from the school by public transport.

NOTE: It is compulsory for students under 18 to book homestay accommodation, airport transfers (if arriving or leaving between 20:00 and 8:00), and provide a parental consent form.

Standard Lambert and Fairfield residence
Your convenience is guaranteed at this vibrant student residence just a 6-minute walk from the language school! You’ll love the privacy of your ensuite single room (free bedding included but bring your own towels), and the social perks of spaces like karaoke and games rooms, a gym, cinema and even a bowling alley! You’ll share a kitchen with the other student residents and enjoy perks like free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and a laundry room. After classes, you can hang out with your fellow students at the wealth of pubs and restaurants in Manchester!

Vita Studio superior residence
In this modern residence located in the centre of Manchester, just 12 minutes’ walk from school, enjoy high-quality ensuite studio accommodation. Each stylish studio has a double bed, a kitchen (kitchen pack provided) and flat-screen TV. Bed linen is provided but bath towels are not. A large and airy common area awaits you on the ground floor: relax on its comfortable seats and sofas with your new international friends! Make use of the study areas or connect to the internet on the computers. High speed Wi-Fi is available free of charge throughout the building, and 24-hour security is provided. For those who like to keep fit, there is an onsite state-of-the-art gym. Weekly housekeeping is provided in communal areas as is access to coin-operated laundry facilities.

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Vita Studio

General information

Well-located, only minutes away from the City Centre, this property lies in a popular student area offering a wide range of local amenities including bars, restaurants and shops within walking distance. Local supermarkets as well as the city’s popular Deansgate shopping and entertainment area are located within a few minutes of the residence, as is the tram station linking to Manchester Piccadilly station.

School distance

Door-to-door travel time:: 15 minutes
Means of transportation:: Walking / bus
Walking distance to public transport:: 2 minutes

Walking Distance

Supermarket:: 7 minutes
Coffee shops:: 4 minutes
Restaurants:: 10 minutes
Shops:: 10 minutes
Pharmacy:: 10 minutes

Availability

All year round
Minimum age : 18+

Arrival and departure

	Check-in / Check-out Saturday from 15:00 Saturday until 10:00
	Entry card (building)
	Key (building)
	Code (building)
	Staff on-site 24h
	Deposit Credit card details required

Meals

	Use of kitchen
	Meal-plan

Facilities

	Reception desk
	Smoking area Outside only
	Cafeteria
	Shared kitchen
	Oven
	Microwave
	Cutlery available
	Vending machine
	Laundry 3 washing machines / dryers ~3 GBP per load
	Common area/lounge
	Wi-Fi internet access
	Cable internet access
	TV in common room
	DVD-player in common room
	Balcony/terrace
	Garden
	BBQ area
	Wheelchair accessible
	Parking (cars)
	Parking (bicycles)
	Swimming pool
	Gym

Room types and facilities

Single

18
~18 m²
Can be used as double at an extra charge

	Air conditioning
	Heating
	Smoking
	Duvet and pillow provided
	Bed sheets provided
	Towels provided
	Toilet paper
	Ensuite toilet
	Ensuite shower
	Wash basin
	Shared toilets
	Shared showers
	Cleaning
	Desk
	Wardrobe
	Cooking facilities
	Microwave
	TV
	Wi-Fi internet access
	Cable internet access
	Floor Laminate
	Balcony
	Safe deposit box
	Room key provided

Manchester is a friendly and open-minded city, where it’s easy to chat with the locals. Be sure to visit the Museum of Sciences and Industry, then stop in one of the many traditional pubs in the centre. Visit the “curry mile” to taste spicy Indian dishes, considered by many to be the finest in England! Sample Manchester’s unique nightlife in the Northern Quarter, Canal St, Deansgate, Oxford Road and the Printworks, and you’ll see that Mancunians have fully earned their reputation as partiers! Shopping addicts will love the boutiques in the town centre and their enticing prices. If you wish to see more of the country, set off to explore the surroundings: the Lake District, the Peak District, the port of Liverpool, North Wales and Chester.

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71 students rated this school. See the testimonials of former students.

One-to-one course (min. 2 lessons) (per lesson)	75 GBP
Extra night (host family)	35 GBP
Extra night (host family) (12.06-11.09.2021)	40 GBP
Extra night (residence)	95 GBP
Extra night (residence) (12.06-11.09.2021)	100 GBP
Visa (Courier fee)	75 GBP
Airport transfer from Manchester (pick-up)	75 GBP
Airport transfer from/to Manchester (pick-up and drop-off) Students under 18 must book return airport transfer (if arriving and departing between 8pm and 8am)	150 GBP
Train station transfer from Manchester Piccadilly (pick-up)	40 GBP
Train station transfer from/to Manchester Piccadilly (pick-up and drop-off) Students under 18 must book return airport transfer	80 GBP

One-to-one course (min. 2 lessons) (per lesson)	75 GBP
Extra night (host family)	35 GBP
Extra night (host family) (12.06-11.09.2021)	40 GBP
Extra night (residence)	95 GBP
Extra night (residence) (12.06-11.09.2021)	100 GBP
Visa (Courier fee)	75 GBP
Airport transfer from Manchester (pick-up)	75 GBP
Airport transfer from/to Manchester (pick-up and drop-off) Students under 18 must book return airport transfer (if arriving and departing between 8pm and 8am)	150 GBP
Train station transfer from Manchester Piccadilly (pick-up)	40 GBP
Train station transfer from/to Manchester Piccadilly (pick-up and drop-off) Students under 18 must book return airport transfer	80 GBP

One-to-one course (min. 2 lessons) (per lesson)	75 GBP
Extra night (host family)	35 GBP
Extra night (host family) (12.06-11.09.2021)	40 GBP
Extra night (residence)	95 GBP
Extra night (residence) (12.06-11.09.2021)	100 GBP
Visa (Courier fee)	75 GBP
Airport transfer from Manchester (pick-up)	75 GBP
Airport transfer from/to Manchester (pick-up and drop-off) Students under 18 must book return airport transfer (if arriving and departing between 8pm and 8am)	150 GBP
Train station transfer from Manchester Piccadilly (pick-up)	40 GBP
Train station transfer from/to Manchester Piccadilly (pick-up and drop-off) Students under 18 must book return airport transfer	80 GBP

Supplement course high season (1-11 weeks) (per week) (14.06-10.09.2021)	15 GBP
Supplement accommodation high season (host family) (per week) (12.06-11.09.2021)	10 GBP
Supplement accommodation high season (residence) (per week) (12.06-11.09.2021)	15 GBP