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English for Work (20 GE + 10 English for Work)

EC English Language Schools: Manchester
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Course description

The English for Work course focuses on language fluency as a main goal. The four major skills students will practice are reading, writing, speaking and listening. Students are active participants and learn grammar, vocabulary and common expressions by working and speaking with their classmates.

English for Work consists of 20 morning lessons per week dedicated to core lessons that will build students’ general English skills, followed by 10 afternoon lessons per week with focus on the language students will need in the workplace.

Course topics

Students learn through context and real situations that help them to learn in a natural way. Teachers supply new topics daily, and utilize textbooks, authentic materials and resources, including newspapers, videos and the internet, to show and teach English in an everyday context.

Class schedule

Course duration
1-12 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
30 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024, 01 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 25 Aug 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025

EC Manchester does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class times

Morning session
09:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Break
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
Afternoon session
12:45 PM - 02:15 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Pre-intermediate
Intermediate
High intermediate
Advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Manchester.

Class size

Average 12 students
Maximum 15 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

What Manchester does today, the world does tomorrow. EC Manchester is a boutique space in the heart of this revolutionary, entrepreneurial and innovative city, famous for its world class football, vibrant music scene and friendly Northern charm.

Launched: 2014
Centre capacity: 135
Classrooms: 9
Minimum age: 16
Students per class: Average 12 (Max 15)

School Includes
15 internet connected computers
3 tablets available from Reception
Free WiFi internet access throughout the centre
Library
Student lounge
Self-study room
Interactive whiteboards throughout

Year opened
2014
Number of classrooms
9

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
All
Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at EC English Language Schools: Manchester varies over different time periods, courses and levels.

School holidays

EC Manchester does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024, 01 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 25 Aug 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025

School location

What Manchester does today, the world does tomorrow. EC Manchester is a boutique space in the heart of this revolutionary, entrepreneurial and innovative city, famous for its world class football, vibrant music scene and friendly Northern charm.

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"Worth to go"

Mi Ching Law, student from Hong Kong

Ec Manchester is very organised, I can felt it from the first day, with professional teachers and staffs, I was happy to stay there, and happy that my English improved too.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Housing
Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
19 Feb 2018 - 9 Mar 2018
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"A really good choice"

Faye Cheng, student from Hong Kong

I took the one-to-one course for 5 weeks in EC Manchester. Teachers and staffs are very friendly and willing to provide helps. The course helped me improved my listening and speaking skills a lot. Teachers here are very humour and nice thus the classes were helpful and interesting. Moreover, both the host family and student accommodation were good. My host family mother offered me delicious dinner everyday and talked a lot with me. I could say EC Manchester is really a good choice for studying.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
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Social activities
School location
Housing
Duration of study
4 weeks
Date of study
5 Jun 2017 - 7 Jul 2017
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"I want to come back to the UK"

Jessica Moosmann, student from Austria

To be honest, I did not stay that long to be able to make a detailed feedback. But I really like it. I like the school, the teachers and the atmosphere in the classrooms.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
4 Apr 2016 - 29 Apr 2016
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Nice classroom. Highly motivated teacher and staff."

Thorsten Kubatzki, student from Germany

It was really a nice experience. It was my first time my life that I became a student. I'm 49 years old and I was during the time the "Dad" of everyone. The staff was very friendly and try to do everything for me. The teacher were strict, direct and everybody took another way to taught. I liked it very much and it was good for the attention.

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
16 Mar 2015 - 27 Mar 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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Housing

EC Manchester offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single room, Self catering

£ 205
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Distance to school: 15 - 50 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 205
In a homestay you can experience life with British people, practising your English with them in a natural setting. Homestays provide a safe environment and you will have the benefit of home-cooked food.

Whilst staying in a homesay you will have access to communal rooms such as the lounge, dining area and kitchen although most students will not be able to use the cooking facilities. Bathrooms will be shared with the host family. Choose a private room or a room sharing with another student.

A variety of food is provided. Homestay providers may adjust the type of food offered when taking into consideration religious beliefs. It is important to mention this at the time of your booking. Vegetarians or people with food allergies should specify their eating options upon booking so this can be shared with their host prior to arrival.

Rooms are half board (breakfast and dinner) or if you prefer bed and breakfast only.

Accommodation Arrival Day: Saturday

Accommodation Departure Day: Saturday

Homestay - Single room, Bed & breakfast

£ 220
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Distance to school: 40 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 220
In a homestay you can experience life with British people, practising your English with them in a natural setting. Homestays provide a safe environment and you will have the benefit of home-cooked food.

Whilst staying in a homesay you will have access to communal rooms such as the lounge, dining area and kitchen although most students will not be able to use the cooking facilities. Bathrooms will be shared with the host family. Choose a private room or a room sharing with another student.

A variety of food is provided. Homestay providers may adjust the type of food offered when taking into consideration religious beliefs. It is important to mention this at the time of your booking. Vegetarians or people with food allergies should specify their eating options upon booking so this can be shared with their host prior to arrival.

Rooms are half board (breakfast and dinner) or if you prefer bed and breakfast only.

Accommodation Arrival Day: Saturday

Accommodation Departure Day: Saturday

Homestay -Twin room,half board

£ 220
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Telephone and wireless internet
Distance to school: 15 - 50 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
£ 220
In a homestay you can experience life with British people, practising your English with them in a natural setting. Homestays provide a safe environment and you will have the benefit of home-cooked food.

Whilst staying in a homesay you will have access to communal rooms such as the lounge, dining area and kitchen although most students will not be able to use the cooking facilities. Bathrooms will be shared with the host family. Choose a private room or a room sharing with another student.

A variety of food is provided. Homestay providers may adjust the type of food offered when taking into consideration religious beliefs. It is important to mention this at the time of your booking. Vegetarians or people with food allergies should specify their eating options upon booking so this can be shared with their host prior to arrival.

Rooms are half board (breakfast and dinner) or if you prefer bed and breakfast only.

Accommodation Arrival Day: Saturday

Accommodation Departure Day: Saturday

Homestay - Single room - Half Board

£ 250
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Distance to school: 25 - 45 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 250

Homestay U18 - Single room - Half Board

£ 270
weekly
Age range: 16 - 17 years old
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Distance to school: 15 - 50 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 270
In a homestay you can experience life with British people, practising your English with them in a natural setting. Homestays provide a safe environment and you will have the benefit of home-cooked food.

Whilst staying in a homesay you will have access to communal rooms such as the lounge, dining area and kitchen although most students will not be able to use the cooking facilities. Bathrooms will be shared with the host family. Choose a private room or a room sharing with another student.

A variety of food is provided. Homestay providers may adjust the type of food offered when taking into consideration religious beliefs. It is important to mention this at the time of your booking. Vegetarians or people with food allergies should specify their eating options upon booking so this can be shared with their host prior to arrival.

Rooms are half board (breakfast and dinner) or if you prefer bed and breakfast only.

Accommodation Arrival Day: Saturday

Accommodation Departure Day: Saturday
student-residence

Summer Residence - Single room, private bathroom, self catering (available 28 Jun - 23 Aug)

£ 315
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom
Distance to school: 30 minutes by bus
Availability: 28 Jun 2025 - 23 Aug 2025
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 315
Summer Residence
Single room, private bathroom, self-catering

Vita Student Studios - Single room, en-suite bathroom - self catering

£ 370
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: 13 Jack Rosenthal Street, Manchester M15 4RB, UK
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, air conditioning, and heating
Distance to school: 12 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 370
Description of Local Area
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.

Description of Accommodation
Vita Student at First Street is a luxurious studio development in Manchester’s bustling and eclectic city centre. The studio apartments include bespoke furniture, small double beds, integrated kitchen appliances, wall mounted flat screen TVs, en-suite rooms and Wi-Fi access throughout the building.

Miscellaneous
Weekly cleaning of common areas. The room is cleaned once a fortnight included within the cost of the room, they offer additional cleaning services for between £15 and £30 depending the level of clean required.
There are 20 washing machines and the cost is £2.80 per load.
Luggage drop-off is allowed.
Utility bills are included.
24-hour on-site security and CCTV on site.
Kitchen utensils are provided.
Iron available from reception.
Free weekly breakfast.
Free tea and coffee.
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 in the UK for over 11 months, you will receive a reference number called a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) that you need to submit to the UK embassy along with your General Student Visa application. Students who have successfully booked a language course and have paid their fees will receive a CAS from EC Manchester. Please note that UK law states that a CAS can only be issued to students who intend to pursue English language studies for over 11 months.

If you are studying in the UK for 11 months or less, you have to apply for a special visitor visa called a Student Visitor Visa. As a student visitor, you will not be able to work part-time while studying. If you plan to study in the UK for 11 months or less, a letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged £ 75 when you register.

Learn more about how to get a UK visa »

Flights and airport transfer

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 Manchester 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.

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