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NCG - New College GroupManchester, England UK

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

7 students - overall rating
9 Portland Street - M1 3BE Manchester - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Top rated social activities
    4.6

    Rating: 4.6/5.0

  • Top rated school facilities
    4.6

    Rating: 4.6/5.0

  • Welcome dinner.
  • Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
What we dislike about the school
  • Nationality mix could be more balanced. 35 of students are from
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 5%
18-24 years 35%
25-34 years 35%
35-50 years 15%
>50 years 10%
The average age outside summer is 3 years higher than in summer.

Location: NCG - New College Group is to the east of the centre of Manchester, close to Piccadilly Gardens. It is just outside the Northern Quarter of the city, which has a bohemian feel with boutiques, restaurants and a selection of live music bars. The central retail district is a 10-minute walk from the school. The National Football Museum is also found in this area.

Getting around Manchester: The Piccadily Gardens Tram Stop is across the road from the school. The purple and blue line both run from this station. It reaches the centre of Manchester in five minutes. By foot, the centre of the city is 11 minutes. The school is in a good position for bus stations, for those who prefer to use this mode of transportation.

Things to do in Manchester: The Science and Industry Museum, Manchester Art Gallery and John Rylands Research Institute and Library are all located in the heart of Manchester. These are all around a 15-minutes walk from NCG. Old Trafford Football Stadium and IWM North Museum are both 30 minutes away by tram from the school.

Course structure: There are general group English courses in a selection of durations. Students can prepare for the IELTS exam as a package programme or attach it to a general English class. Business English is also available as an add on to a general English programme. NCG has private classes for those who prefer a more personalised experience with the teacher.

Junior programmes: The school runs young learner programmes throughout the summer months in another location from the main adult school building.

English Courses

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Typical content of a language course
General Language
Super-Intensive English Recommended English courseMost Popular English course
25 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
In high demand!
Offer!from
345£328£
Course Details
Intensive English Popular English course
21 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Offer!from
305£290£
Course Details
General English
15 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Offer!from
265£252£
Course Details
Business
General English + Business English
21 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Offer!from
305£290£
Course Details

Our prices for NCG - New College Group include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Welcome dinner
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
  • INCLUDED For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week

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  • School building
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Student opinions about NCG - New College Group, Manchester

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Overall school rating of
NCG - New College Group, Manchester
7 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Facilities
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Social activities
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Organisation
4.1 

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
3.8 

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Value for money
3.9 

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
3.5 

Rating: 3.5/5.0

Shared Flat (apartment)
3.0 

Rating: 3.0/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (2 ratings)
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Students 18-30 years (2 ratings)
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Students 31-49 years (2 ratings)
3.0 

Rating: 3.0/5.0

Students 50+ years (0 ratings)
0.0 

Rating: 0.0/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
21 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Everything! My teacher especially, I’m definitely going back.”
Review details
Course: General English [English] - 2 weeks
Review date: 4. Feb. 2019 by Sara Abbas Almeftah
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
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Ratings of NCG - New College Group compared to ratings of all schools in England UK

 NCG - New College Group ManchesterAverage of all other schools in England UK
Overall school rating3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Location of the school4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Facilities4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Organisation4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Quality of teaching3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Value for money3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Homestay3.5

Rating: 3.5/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Shared flat3.5

Rating: 3.5/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

NCG - New College Group (NCG)

Accreditations and Quality seals
British councilEnglish UKYoung Learners English UKPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
English teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:45
Student gender mix
65% male / 35% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at NCG - New College Group and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoEurocard - logoAmerican Express - logoPayPal - logoVisa Debit - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
2010
Legal name/parent company
NCG Holdings Ltd | Tax registration ID: GB108488203

General school facilities

  • Microwave for student use

  • Snack vending machine

  • Drink vending machine

  • Kitchen for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Library

  • Daily press

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Movie room

  • Games room

  • Lounge

  • Garden

  • Balcony / terrace

  • Student support desk

  • Computer lab

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Video game console

  • Table soccer / football

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Smoking zones (outdoors)

  • Tourist information

  • Assistance with entrance ticket purchases

  • Assistance with organizing transportation

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Available area to pray at the school

    • Facilities to wash feet before praying

    • Halal food offered at the school

    • Homestay option that can prepare halal food

    • Homestay option for female islamic students where no men are living in household and that prepare halal food

  • Classroom equipment

    • Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 15
    • Number of public PC workstations: 25

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to reception

    • Adapted for students with learning difficulty

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 207
Throughout the year: 160
Minimum age of students
16 years
12 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Junior courses In summer: 6
Junior courses Throughout the year: 6
Average age of students
In summer: 21 years
Throughout the year: 24 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Saudi Arabia 31%
France 15%
Italy 10%
Spain 6%
Thailand 5%
Brazil 3%
Chile 3%
Turkey 2%
Korea 2%
Germany 1%
China 1%
Other nationalities 21%

Information for all courses offered by NCG - New College Group

Lesson duration
60 minutes
School's administrative fee
75.00 £
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students but has to be returned to the school at end of course.
Comments about courses

Students under 18 are required to submit a parental consent form and must book homestay and airport transfers.

  • Medical and Travel Insurance: GBP 8 (per week).
  • Change school fee: GBP 100.

    Course material price:
  • 1-8 weeks: GBP 40
  • 9-16 weeks: GBP 70
  • 17-24 weeks: GBP 100
  • 25-35 weeks: GBP 130
  • 36+ weeks: GBP 160.

    Choose between morning or afternoon classes (a specific timetable cannot be guaranteed).

Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 27 May 2024, 26 Aug 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 25 Aug 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per English language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Airport transfer

Manchester Airport:
100 £ one way
200 £ return (both ways)
More details about airports near Manchester and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Manchester page. For flight comparisons to Manchester, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

Nationals from Russia require a visa to enter and study in England UK.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Express shipment fee (via courier)
75 £
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.

Leisure activities

activity possible
Ballet
Baseball
Basketball
Cooking
Dancing
Diving
Field Hockey
Football (soccer)
Golf
Horse riding
Mountainbiking
Music
Rugby
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Volleyball
Windsurfing
Yoga

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Conversation club, debate club, student council, sporting activities, arts & crafts, etc

Adults - Paid activities

National park visits, live music, bowling, go karting, Old Trafford stadium tour, laser quest

Junior - Free activities

-

Junior - Paid activities

-

Accommodation

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Tip: Type of accommodation. What is best for you?
City Centre Student Residence Most Popular Accommodation
Single room, No meals
In high demand!
3.0

Rating: 3.0/5.0
3 ratings
from
165 £
Homestay
Single room, Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
3.5

Rating: 3.5/5.0
2 ratings
from
220 £
Homestay
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
3.5

Rating: 3.5/5.0
2 ratings
from
190 £
Homestay (Students aged 14-15)
Single room, Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
from
260 £
Homestay (Students aged 14-15)
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
from
230 £
Homestay (Students aged 16-17)
Single room, Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
from
250 £
Teen Residence
Single room, No meals
from
290 £

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Questions and answers about NCG - New College Group

  • “NCG has schools in Manchester, Liverpool and Dublin. There is a school change fee of GBP 100, at the current time of writing, which is generally only charged if the student is currently studying with us. If someone makes a new booking of, for example, 4 weeks in Manchester and then 4 weeks in Liverpool, we do not charge a change of school fee.”
    Jake Jones, Head of Admissions NCG from NCG - New College Group - Jan 30, 2023

FAQ about NCG - New College Group, Manchester

  • English courses at NCG - New College Group start at 252 £ for General English course with 15 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • The accommodation City Centre Student Residence is the most popular among all our clients of New College Group
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Manchester Airport (100 £)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at New College Group varies from 15 students (Super-Intensive English ) to 15 students (Super-Intensive English )
  • 100% of teachers at NCG - New College Group hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at NCG - New College Group comes from Saudi Arabia with a 31% representation, followed by students from France (15%) and Italy (10%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • NCG - New College Group offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 21 during the summer and 24 for the rest of the year.

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