Learn English in Manchester by taking an English course at our partner school, BSC (British Study Centre). The school was founded in 1991 and has a great amount of teaching English to students from all over the world. Manchester Academy of English is situated in a historic building right in the heart of Manchester.
The school organises a complete activity programme for their students to enjoy whilst they learn English in Manchester. Example activities include:
The intensive English course in Manchester consists of 20, 25 or 30 lessons per week in groups of 10 students maximum. Lessons are focused on developing communication skills (reading, speaking, writing and listening).
General English lessons are normally taught in the morning. If you choose the 25 lesson course, you have 5 extra lessons focussed on an add-on of your choice. If you choose the course with 30 lessons per week, you can choose two different add-ons of your choice.
The add-on classes available are:
Minimum age is 16 years .
Click on a price for an exact price quotation and/or to book.
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Intensive without accommodation | 484 | 907 | 1331 | 1754 | 2177 | 2600 | 3024 | 3447 | 3870 | 4294 | 4717 | 4705 | 5092 | 5479 | 5866 | 6253 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Intensive with shared apartment with locals, double room, no meals | 714 | 1313 | 1911 | 2510 | 3108 | 3707 | 4306 | 4904 | 5503 | 6101 | 6700 | 6863 | 7426 | 7988 | 8550 | 9113 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Intensive with shared apartment with locals, single room, no meals | 726 | 1337 | 1947 | 2558 | 3169 | 3780 | 4390 | 5001 | 5612 | 6222 | 6833 | 7008 | 7583 | 8157 | 8732 | 9306 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Intensive with host family, double room, halfboard | 744 | 1373 | 2002 | 2631 | 3260 | 3888 | 4517 | 5146 | 5775 | 6404 | 7033 | 7226 | 7819 | 8411 | 9004 | 9596 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Intensive with host family, single room, halfboard | 756 | 1397 | 2038 | 2679 | 3320 | 3961 | 4602 | 5243 | 5884 | 6525 | 7166 | 7371 | 7976 | 8580 | 9185 | 9790 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Intensive with residence, single room, no meals | 841 | 1567 | 2292 | 3018 | 3743 | 4469 | 5194 | 5920 | 6646 | 7371 | 8097 | 8387 | 9076 | 9766 | 10455 | 11144 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Starting dates: | every Monday |
Note: |
1 lesson = 50 minutes |
Surcharges shared apartment with locals: |
single room : 20/06/2021 - 28/08/2021 : €19 per week double room : 20/06/2021 - 28/08/2021 : €19 per week |
Info host family: |
A double room can be only booked for two people travellling together |
Surcharges host family: |
single room : 20/06/2021 - 28/08/2021 : €32 per week single room : 19/12/2021 - 25/12/2021 : €49 per week double room : 20/06/2021 - 28/08/2021 : €32 per week double room : 19/12/2021 - 25/12/2021 : €49 per week |
Surcharges residence: |
single room : 20/06/2021 - 28/08/2021 : €25 per week |
Transfer: |
transfer upon arrival at Manchester Piccadilly train station: € 49 transfer upon arrival and departure at/from Manchester Piccadilly train station: € 97 transfer upon arrival at Manchester airport : € 73 transfer upon arrival and departure at/from Manchester airport: € 146 transfer upon arrival at Liverpool airport: € 103 transfer upon arrival at Manchester Piccadilly train station: € 206 |
All prices include:
In 2021 the school is closed on the following dates: 01/01/2021, 02/04/2021, 05/04/2021, 03/05/2021, 31/05/2021, 30/08/2021, 27/12/2021, 28/12/2021. Missed lessons are not being reschedule or made up. |
If you wish to spend the mornings discovering the city, the afternoon intensive course is the right coice for you. The afternoon intensive course consists of 15 or 20 lessons per week and is usually a more economic options of the morning intensive course.
Minimum age is 16 years .
Click on a price for an exact price quotation and/or to book.
Prices in €/EUR £/GBP $/USD
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Intensive (afternoon) without accommodation | 321 | 581 | 841 | 1101 | 1361 | 1621 | 1881 | 2141 | 2401 | 2661 | 2921 | 2963 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Intensive (afternoon) with shared apartment with locals, double room, no meals | 551 | 986 | 1421 | 1857 | 2292 | 2727 | 3163 | 3598 | 4034 | 4469 | 4904 | 5122 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Intensive (afternoon) with shared apartment with locals, single room, no meals | 563 | 1010 | 1458 | 1905 | 2353 | 2800 | 3247 | 3695 | 4142 | 4590 | 5037 | 5267 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Intensive (afternoon) with host family, double room, halfboard | 581 | 1047 | 1512 | 1978 | 2443 | 2909 | 3374 | 3840 | 4306 | 4771 | 5237 | 5485 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Intensive (afternoon) with host family, single room, halfboard | 593 | 1071 | 1548 | 2026 | 2504 | 2981 | 3459 | 3937 | 4414 | 4892 | 5370 | 5630 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Intensive (afternoon) with residence, single room, no meals | 678 | 1240 | 1802 | 2365 | 2927 | 3489 | 4052 | 4614 | 5176 | 5739 | 6301 | 6646 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Intensive (afternoon) without accommodation | 381 | 702 | 1022 | 1343 | 1663 | 1984 | 2304 | 2625 | 2945 | 3266 | 3586 | 3616 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Intensive (afternoon) with shared apartment with locals, double room, no meals | 611 | 1107 | 1603 | 2099 | 2594 | 3090 | 3586 | 4082 | 4578 | 5074 | 5569 | 5775 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Intensive (afternoon) with shared apartment with locals, single room, no meals | 623 | 1131 | 1639 | 2147 | 2655 | 3163 | 3671 | 4179 | 4687 | 5194 | 5702 | 5920 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Intensive (afternoon) with host family, double room, halfboard | 641 | 1167 | 1694 | 2220 | 2746 | 3272 | 3798 | 4324 | 4850 | 5376 | 5902 | 6138 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Intensive (afternoon) with host family, single room, halfboard | 654 | 1192 | 1730 | 2268 | 2806 | 3344 | 3882 | 4420 | 4959 | 5497 | 6035 | 6283 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Intensive (afternoon) with residence, single room, no meals | 738 | 1361 | 1984 | 2607 | 3229 | 3852 | 4475 | 5098 | 5720 | 6343 | 6966 | 7299 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Starting dates: | every Monday |
Note: |
1 lesson = 50 minutes |
Surcharges shared apartment with locals: |
single room : 20/06/2021 - 28/08/2021 : €19 per week double room : 20/06/2021 - 28/08/2021 : €19 per week |
Info host family: |
A double room can be only booked for two people travellling together |
Surcharges host family: |
single room : 20/06/2021 - 28/08/2021 : €32 per week single room : 19/12/2021 - 25/12/2021 : €49 per week double room : 20/06/2021 - 28/08/2021 : €32 per week double room : 19/12/2021 - 25/12/2021 : €49 per week |
Surcharges residence: |
single room : 20/06/2021 - 28/08/2021 : €25 per week |
Transfer: |
transfer upon arrival at Manchester Piccadilly train station: € 49 transfer upon arrival and departure at/from Manchester Piccadilly train station: € 97 transfer upon arrival at Manchester airport : € 73 transfer upon arrival and departure at/from Manchester airport: € 146 transfer upon arrival at Liverpool airport: € 103 transfer upon arrival at Manchester Piccadilly train station: € 206 |
All prices include:
In 2021 the school is closed on the following dates: 01/01/2021, 02/04/2021, 05/04/2021, 03/05/2021, 31/05/2021, 30/08/2021, 27/12/2021, 28/12/2021. Missed lessons are not being reschedule or made up. |
The Cambridge course in Manchester consists of 20, 25 or 30 lessons per week and prepares you for the FCE or CAE exam. Cambridge First and Advanced exams cover writing, reading, grammar, listening and speaking and the course at British Study Centres will prepare you for all these different parts of the exam. The course works across the skills base and concentrates on English in use.
In addition, you will do a lot of work on areas of general English, so you certainly will not spend all your time doing practice exams. At the end of the course we want you to pass the exam but also to have learned a lot of English and to have enjoyed your stay.
Please note that the course has specific starting dates and a fixed duration of 4 or 6 weeks (depending on the starting dates).
To read more about the Cambridge examination course please click here
Minimum age is 16 years .
Click on a price for an exact price quotation and/or to book.
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Cambridge exam without accommodation | 1343 | 1984 | ||||||
Cambridge exam with shared apartment with locals, double room, no meals | 2099 | 3090 | ||||||
Cambridge exam with shared apartment with locals, single room, no meals | 2147 | 3163 | ||||||
Cambridge exam with host family, double room, halfboard | 2220 | 3272 | ||||||
Cambridge exam with host family, single room, halfboard | 2268 | 3344 | ||||||
Cambridge exam with residence, single room, no meals | 2607 | 3852 | ||||||
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Cambridge exam without accommodation | 1560 | 2310 | ||||||
Cambridge exam with shared apartment with locals, double room, no meals | 2316 | 3417 | ||||||
Cambridge exam with shared apartment with locals, single room, no meals | 2365 | 3489 | ||||||
Cambridge exam with host family, double room, halfboard | 2437 | 3598 | ||||||
Cambridge exam with host family, single room, halfboard | 2486 | 3671 | ||||||
Cambridge exam with residence, single room, no meals | 2824 | 4179 | ||||||
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Cambridge exam without accommodation | 1754 | 2600 | ||||||
Cambridge exam with shared apartment with locals, double room, no meals | 2510 | 3707 | ||||||
Cambridge exam with shared apartment with locals, single room, no meals | 2558 | 3780 | ||||||
Cambridge exam with host family, double room, halfboard | 2631 | 3888 | ||||||
Cambridge exam with host family, single room, halfboard | 2679 | 3961 | ||||||
Cambridge exam with residence, single room, no meals | 3018 | 4469 | ||||||
Starting dates: | elementary : 01/02 (6 weeks), 26/04 (6 weeks), 05/07 (4 weeks), 02/08 (4 weeks), 18/10 (6 weeks) |
Note: |
1 lesson = 50 minutes Exam fees are not included in prices (approx. £ 155 / € 188).
*Please note that the exam takes place during the week after the course has ended, so an extra week's accommodation is needed. Access to dedicated study room, exam preparation materials and academic guidance is provided during that week. |
Exam fees: |
ca. €188, to be paid directly on arrival |
Surcharges shared apartment with locals: |
single room : 20/06/2021 - 28/08/2021 : €19 per week double room : 20/06/2021 - 28/08/2021 : €19 per week |
Info host family: |
A double room can be only booked for two people travellling together |
Surcharges host family: |
single room : 20/06/2021 - 28/08/2021 : €32 per week single room : 19/12/2021 - 25/12/2021 : €49 per week double room : 20/06/2021 - 28/08/2021 : €32 per week double room : 19/12/2021 - 25/12/2021 : €49 per week |
Surcharges residence: |
single room : 20/06/2021 - 28/08/2021 : €25 per week |
Transfer: |
transfer upon arrival at Manchester Piccadilly train station: € 49 transfer upon arrival and departure at/from Manchester Piccadilly train station: € 97 transfer upon arrival at Manchester airport : € 73 transfer upon arrival and departure at/from Manchester airport: € 146 transfer upon arrival at Liverpool airport: € 103 transfer upon arrival at Manchester Piccadilly train station: € 206 |
All prices include:
In 2021 the school is closed on the following dates: 01/01/2021, 02/04/2021, 05/04/2021, 03/05/2021, 31/05/2021, 30/08/2021, 27/12/2021, 28/12/2021. Missed lessons are not being reschedule or made up. |
The 4-week CELTA (Cambridge Certificate in English Language Teaching) teacher course consists of minimum 120 hours giving non-native teachers of English a thorough grounding in all aspects of teaching the English language to adults.The CELTA course is for anyone who is at least 18 years old and is competent in both written and spoken English (C1 minimum).
Successfully completes the interview and language test
This course is ideal for those who would like to increase their opportunities of living and working abroad or would like to obtain an internationally-recognised teaching qualification.
The course covers five main topics as part of the CELTA training:
Throughout the course you will also attend a variety of sessions and workshops that cover for example classroom management skills, lesson planning, language analysis and teaching methodology.
Minimum age is 18 years .
Click on a price for an exact price quotation and/or to book.
Prices in €/EUR £/GBP $/USD
Starting dates: | every Monday |
Note: |
1 lesson = 50 minutes |
Transfer: |
transfer upon arrival at Manchester Piccadilly train station: € 49 transfer upon arrival and departure at/from Manchester Piccadilly train station: € 97 transfer upon arrival at Manchester airport : € 73 transfer upon arrival and departure at/from Manchester airport: € 146 transfer upon arrival at Liverpool airport: € 103 transfer upon arrival at Manchester Piccadilly train station: € 206 |
All prices include:
In 2021 the school is closed on the following dates: 01/01/2021, 02/04/2021, 05/04/2021, 03/05/2021, 31/05/2021, 30/08/2021, 27/12/2021, 28/12/2021. Missed lessons are not being reschedule or made up. |
The IELTS exam preparation course consists of 20, 25 or 30 lessons per week and prepares you successfully for the IELTS exam. You can start this course on any Monday of your choice for any duration.
Minimum age is 16 years .
Click on a price for an exact price quotation and/or to book.
Prices in €/EUR £/GBP $/USD
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IELTS Exam Prep without accommodation | 702 | 1022 | 1343 | 1663 | 1984 | 2304 | 2625 | 2945 | 3266 | 3586 | 3616 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
IELTS Exam Prep with shared apartment with locals, double room, no meals | 1107 | 1603 | 2099 | 2594 | 3090 | 3586 | 4082 | 4578 | 5074 | 5569 | 5775 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
IELTS Exam Prep with shared apartment with locals, single room, no meals | 1131 | 1639 | 2147 | 2655 | 3163 | 3671 | 4179 | 4687 | 5194 | 5702 | 5920 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
IELTS Exam Prep with host family, double room, halfboard | 1167 | 1694 | 2220 | 2746 | 3272 | 3798 | 4324 | 4850 | 5376 | 5902 | 6138 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
IELTS Exam Prep with host family, single room, halfboard | 1192 | 1730 | 2268 | 2806 | 3344 | 3882 | 4420 | 4959 | 5497 | 6035 | 6283 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
IELTS Exam Prep with residence, single room, no meals | 1361 | 1984 | 2607 | 3229 | 3852 | 4475 | 5098 | 5720 | 6343 | 6966 | 7299 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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IELTS Exam Prep without accommodation | 811 | 1186 | 1560 | 1935 | 2310 | 2685 | 3060 | 3435 | 3810 | 4185 | 4197 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
IELTS Exam Prep with shared apartment with locals, double room, no meals | 1216 | 1766 | 2316 | 2867 | 3417 | 3967 | 4517 | 5067 | 5618 | 6168 | 6355 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
IELTS Exam Prep with shared apartment with locals, single room, no meals | 1240 | 1802 | 2365 | 2927 | 3489 | 4052 | 4614 | 5176 | 5739 | 6301 | 6500 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
IELTS Exam Prep with host family, double room, halfboard | 1276 | 1857 | 2437 | 3018 | 3598 | 4179 | 4759 | 5340 | 5920 | 6500 | 6718 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
IELTS Exam Prep with host family, single room, halfboard | 1300 | 1893 | 2486 | 3078 | 3671 | 4263 | 4856 | 5448 | 6041 | 6634 | 6863 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
IELTS Exam Prep with residence, single room, no meals | 1470 | 2147 | 2824 | 3501 | 4179 | 4856 | 5533 | 6210 | 6887 | 7565 | 7879 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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IELTS Exam Prep with shared apartment with locals, double room, no meals | 1313 | 1911 | 2510 | 3108 | 3707 | 4306 | 4904 | 5503 | 6101 | 6700 | 6863 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
IELTS Exam Prep with shared apartment with locals, single room, no meals | 1337 | 1947 | 2558 | 3169 | 3780 | 4390 | 5001 | 5612 | 6222 | 6833 | 7008 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
IELTS Exam Prep with host family, double room, halfboard | 1373 | 2002 | 2631 | 3260 | 3888 | 4517 | 5146 | 5775 | 6404 | 7033 | 7226 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
IELTS Exam Prep with host family, single room, halfboard | 1397 | 2038 | 2679 | 3320 | 3961 | 4602 | 5243 | 5884 | 6525 | 7166 | 7371 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
IELTS Exam Prep with residence, single room, no meals | 1567 | 2292 | 3018 | 3743 | 4469 | 5194 | 5920 | 6646 | 7371 | 8097 | 8387 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Starting dates: | every Monday |
Note: |
1 lesson = 50 minutes |
Exam fees: |
ca. €218, to be paid directly on arrival |
Surcharges shared apartment with locals: |
single room : 20/06/2021 - 28/08/2021 : €19 per week double room : 20/06/2021 - 28/08/2021 : €19 per week |
Info host family: |
A double room can be only booked for two people travellling together |
Surcharges host family: |
single room : 20/06/2021 - 28/08/2021 : €32 per week single room : 19/12/2021 - 25/12/2021 : €49 per week double room : 20/06/2021 - 28/08/2021 : €32 per week double room : 19/12/2021 - 25/12/2021 : €49 per week |
Surcharges residence: |
single room : 20/06/2021 - 28/08/2021 : €25 per week |
Transfer: |
transfer upon arrival at Manchester Piccadilly train station: € 49 transfer upon arrival and departure at/from Manchester Piccadilly train station: € 97 transfer upon arrival at Manchester airport : € 73 transfer upon arrival and departure at/from Manchester airport: € 146 transfer upon arrival at Liverpool airport: € 103 transfer upon arrival at Manchester Piccadilly train station: € 206 |
All prices include:
In 2021 the school is closed on the following dates: 01/01/2021, 02/04/2021, 05/04/2021, 03/05/2021, 31/05/2021, 30/08/2021, 27/12/2021, 28/12/2021. Missed lessons are not being reschedule or made up. |
Stay with a host family whilst you learn English in Manchester. All host family accommodation is located near a public transport line (bus/metro/train) and is approximately 30 minutes away from the city centre. All of our host families in Manchester will offer you a clean, friendly and comfortable stay whilst you take your English course in Manchester.
The residence Wilmslow Park, is ideally located within walking distance from the University of Manchester and just a short bus journey from Manchester's city centre - with regular bus services that stop directly outside Wilmslow Park it will only be a 10 minute journey to the school. You will be living in a shared flat with other 3 students (4 in total), fully-equipped shared kitchen and communal areas. You will stay in a single room with your own private bathroom. Free Wi-Fi throughout the property. Furthermore you will have access to newly refurbished areas including communal areas, study spaces, 24 hr residents gym, outdoor basketball court, games room and spacious lounge areas with sky TV. Along with these are all the facilities you would expect, laundry, bike storage, secure entry system, CCTV and a 24 hour staffed reception means there is always someone on hand should you need anything. Minimum age is 18 years.
If you would like to enjoy your independence whilst quickly improving your English skills, then living with native English speakers whilst taking your English course in Manchester would be your best option. You can either live with one other person, or with a couple (please express your preference when making your booking) on an accommodation only basis (without meals). The accommodation includes either a single or double room, with use of a shared bathroom and kitchen and communal areas. When making your booking you can note your preferences regarding the type of people with which you would like to live (age, children or no children, smokers or non smokers etc.) and we will try to find you the best accommodation option that we can.
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