Language course English in Manchester

British Study Centres

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.

Key features of our partner English school in Manchester:

  • School accredited by the British council and English UK
  • 22 fully equipped classrooms(with interactive whiteboards)
  • Large mix of nationalities
  • Intermediate courses begin each Monday, with specific start dates for beginners
  • Internet access
  • Library and multimedia language laboratory
  • Student common room with T.V
  • Minimum age: 16 years

Social Programme

The school organises a complete activity programme for their students to enjoy whilst they learn English in Manchester. Example activities include:

  • Excursions to Liverpool, York, London and Edinburgh
  • Trips to Manchester’s museums
  • Sports such as football and horse riding
  • Salsa dancing evenings

Intensive

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:

  • Speaking and Listening
  • Business English and Communication
  • Exam and Study Skills

Minimum age is 16 years.

Prices 2023

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Max. 10 per class
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every Monday

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1 lesson = 50 minutes

Intensive (in the afternoon)

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.

Prices 2023

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Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 10 per class
Number of lessons per week:
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every Monday

Note:  

1 lesson = 50 minutes

Cambridge exam

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.

Prices 2023

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Max. 9 per class
Number of lessons per week:
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every Monday

Note:  

1 lesson = 50 minutes

CELTA Teacher Course

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:

  • learners and teachers, and the teaching and learning context
  • language analysis and awareness
  • language skills: reading, listening, speaking, and writing
  • planning and resources for different teaching contexts
  • developing teaching skills and professionalism

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.

Prices 2023

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Max. 14 per class
Number of lessons per week:
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every Monday

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1 lesson = 50 minutes

IELTS exam

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.

Prices 2023

Click on a price for an exact price quotation and/or to book.
Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 10 per class
Number of lessons per week:
Starting dates:  


every Monday

Note:  

1 lesson = 50 minutes

Host Family

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.

Residence

The VITA Student Residence in Manchester is a 15-minute walk from the language school and the bustling city centre. The residence features studios (all with private bathroom and kitchenette) and shared facilities such as study and lounge areas, a gym and a launderette. You can also use the bicycles in the residence, yoga classes are organized in the gym and a breakfast to-go is offered on weekdays.

Shared Apartment with locals

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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