EC EnglishManchester, England UK
- Located in the very heart of Manchester, few minute’s walk from Manchester Piccadilly train station
- Free conversation sessions.
- TOP 12% highest ranking among UK language schools according to British Council inspections (ranking 2021/2022).
- Free assistance in applying to college/university programmes by a qualified consultant.
- Older students should consider that the average age of students at this school is significantly younger than at most other schools.
- Lessons are 45 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.
- Additional costs of course material of approx. 7 £ per week.
Percentage of students | |
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1-18 years | 13.861386138614% |
18-24 years | 57.425742574257% |
25-34 years | 17.821782178218% |
35-50 years | 8.9108910891089% |
>50 years | 1.980198019802% |
Special Offers
- Offer!General English 20
- Offer!General English 30
- Offer!IELTS Exam Preparation 20
- Offer!Academic Semester / Year 20
- Offer!Academic Semester / Year 30
- Offer!General English 20 + One-to-One Lessons
- Offer!IELTS Exam Preparation 30
- Offer!English for Work
- Offer!English in the City
- Offer!General Internship + Virtual Internship
Location: EC English Manchester is located in the industrial and innovative city of Manchester, in northwest England. The school is housed centrally, has modern facilities and is very student-orientated in that there is consistent student support whenever needed. Throughout the city, students have a vast amount of activities and sites to visit. Whether a student is interested in sports, shopping, culture or music, Manchester is sure to offer something suitable for their needs. The school has supermarkets, restaurants, cafés, music venues and parks close by, ensuring that students have all they need to feel comfortable in the city whilst achieving language goals at EC Manchester. The school is within walking distance of the Manchester Picadilly train station and only a short journey from the airport, ensuring all arrivals and departures can be made with ease.
School facilities: The facilities within EC Manchester are of a very high standard, offering everything a student may need to feel comfortable inside and outside of the classrooms. All classrooms are equipped with electronic whiteboards, air conditioning, heating and ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment. The school's facilities include a computer lab, a library, a lounge area and free WIFI.
Course selection: Course selection offers something for students of all levels. In addition to General English programmes taught over various schedules and intensities, EC Manchester also provides IELTS Exam Preparation courses and Academic semester or year programmes.
accommodation: EC Manchester can assist with accommodation in Homestay and Residence facilities local to the school. Meal plans and double room facilities for students travelling together are also available.
What makes the school special: EC English has a number of interesting extras included with the course: Free Access to Microsoft Office for the duration of the course; Orange Carpet Experience; Sunday Welcome Activity; extra language workshops and activities and access to MyEC from booking.
School chain: EC English schools are all part of the larger group of EC Holdings Ltd. As a group, they have pushed boundaries within English tuition, for all levels and age groups, for many years. The group consists of multiple schools, spread throughout locations such as the USA, UK, Ireland, Canada, Malta and South Africa.
The "EC Promise" is true throughout all EC locations, promising students that their English level will improve if they follow the 3 steps of attendance, homework and participation. The group ensures that all students will receive a friendly atmosphere to learn in, high-quality tuition and care, a varied social programme to accompany their learning, and appropriate facilities to reach their language goals.
English Courses
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 23 |
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Price in £ | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | 460437 | 920874 | 13801311 | 18401748 | 23002185 | 27602622 | 32203059 | 36803496 | 46004370 | 46204389 | 88558413 |
Price in US$ | 534 | 1068 | 1602 | 2135 | 2669 | 3203 | 3737 | 4270 | 5338 | 5361 | 10275 |
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
This course consists of 20 general English lessons and 10 special focus lessons per week. The student can choose from the following options: speaking with confidence, real-life listening, expand your vocabulary, and global awareness.
Morning: 9:00 - 14:30
Afternoon: 13:00 - 18:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 23 |
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Price in £ | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | 360342 | 720684 | 10801026 | 14401368 | 18001710 | 21602052 | 25202394 | 28802736 | 36003420 | 39603762 | 75907211 |
Price in US$ | 418 | 836 | 1254 | 1671 | 2089 | 2507 | 2924 | 3342 | 4177 | 4595 | 8807 |
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
EC’s General English course in Manchester will give you the tools you need to improve confidence with using the language in a range of situations and contexts. When you’re not in one of their 20 classes per week, you will find yourself enjoying this iconic city, whether for its live music scene, nightlife, shopping opportunities, or football culture.
Apart from all that, Manchester residents have an established reputation in the UK for being particularly friendly towards newcomers.
You will be assigned to a group that fits your level of English ability, so you don’t have to worry about being out of sync with the rest of your classmates.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 14:45 - 18:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 23 |
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Price in £ | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | 600570 | 12001140 | 18001710 | 24002280 | 30002850 | 36003420 | 42003990 | 48004560 | 60005700 | 68406498 | 1311012455 |
Price in US$ | 697 | 1393 | 2089 | 2785 | 3481 | 4177 | 4874 | 5570 | 6962 | 7937 | 15212 |
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
This course allows students to focus on their specific language needs.
Students can book additional one-to-one lessons for GBP 120 each.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 14:45 - 18:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price in £ | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | 460437 | 920874 | 13801311 | 18401748 | 23002185 | 27602622 | 32203059 | 36803496 | 41403933 | 46004370 | 46204389 |
Price in US$ | 534 | 1068 | 1602 | 2135 | 2669 | 3203 | 3737 | 4270 | 4804 | 5338 | 5361 |
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Morning: 9:00 - 14:30
Afternoon: 13:00 - 18:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 24 | 36 | 48 |
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Price in £ | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 66006270 | 99009405 | 1320012540 |
Price in US$ | 7658 | 11487 | 15316 |
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
This course is designed to help develop fluency and accuracy across all the 4 core language skills. There are a wide variety of extras to maximise your practice time, with activities including lectures, a pronunciation clinic, conversation class, and a reading workshop.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 24 | 36 | 48 |
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Price in £ | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 84007980 | 1260011970 | 1680015960 |
Price in US$ | 9747 | 14620 | 19493 |
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
This course is designed to help develop fluency and accuracy across all the 4 core language skills. There are a wide variety of extras to maximise your practice time, with activities including lectures, a pronunciation clinic, conversation class, and a reading workshop.
Morning: 9:00 - 14:30
Afternoon: 13:00 - 18:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 |
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Price in £ | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | -- | -- | -- | 14401368 | 18001710 | 21602052 | 25202394 | 28802736 | 36003420 | 39603762 | 66006270 |
Price in US$ | 1671 | 2089 | 2507 | 2924 | 3342 | 4177 | 4595 | 7658 |
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
The price listed includes the General English 20 ONLY. There's a Virtual Internships Placement Fee of GBP 995.
Internship duration: From 4 to 16 weeks (minimum 120 hours).
If not combining with an EC language course, a level test fee of GBP 75 will also apply.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 14:45 - 18:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price in £ | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | 460437 | 920874 | 13801311 | 18401748 | 23002185 | 27602622 | 32203059 | 36803496 | 41403933 | 46004370 | 46204389 |
Price in US$ | 534 | 1068 | 1602 | 2135 | 2669 | 3203 | 3737 | 4270 | 4804 | 5338 | 5361 |
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Morning: 9:00 - 14:30
Afternoon: 13:00 - 18:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 23 |
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Price in £ | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | -- | -- | -- | 14401368 | 18001710 | 21602052 | 25202394 | 28802736 | 36003420 | 39603762 | 75907211 |
Price in US$ | 1671 | 2089 | 2507 | 2924 | 3342 | 4177 | 4595 | 8807 |
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
This is a preparation course for the IELTS exam. The course price does not include the exam fee.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 14:45 - 18:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 23 |
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Price in £ | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | -- | -- | -- | 18401748 | 23002185 | 27602622 | 32203059 | 36803496 | 46004370 | 46204389 | 88558413 |
Price in US$ | 2135 | 2669 | 3203 | 3737 | 4270 | 5338 | 5361 | 10275 |
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Morning: 9:00 - 14:30
Afternoon: 13:00 - 18:00
Our prices for EC English include
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- 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 adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
- INCLUDED Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant
- INCLUDED Free assistance in applying to college/university programs by a qualified consultant
Student opinions about EC English, Manchester
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General school facilities
Drink vending machine
Computer lab
Library
Movie rental
Lounge
Video game console
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Guidance for further higher education (free)
Paid parking (<500m)
Facilities for islamic students
Homestay option that can 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: 9
- Number of public PC workstations: 18
Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to classroom
Accessible Toilet
Wheelchair access to reception
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
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Saudi Arabia | 30% |
Spain | 12% |
Brazil | 10% |
Switzerland | 6% |
Other nationalities | 42% |
Information for all courses offered by EC English
Students under 18 must book homestay, a return airport transfer and provide a parental consent form. Minors traveling with parents are exempt from these requirements.
High season fee not applicable to bookings longer than 12 weeks.
Additional fees:
- Bank transfer fee: GBP 18.
- Student insurance (optional): GBP 12 per week.
- Course material:
From 1 to 11 weeks: GBP 7 per week,
From 12 to 23 weeks: GBP 84,
Courses of 24 weeks or more: GBP 105.
Lessons may alternate between morning and afternoon sessions.
01 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 25 Aug 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
Airport transfer
250 £ return (both ways)
Visa Documents
Leisure activities
activity possible | |
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Cricket | |
Dancing | |
Diving | |
Football (soccer) | |
Golf | |
Horse riding | |
Mountainbiking | |
Music | |
Rugby | |
Sailing | |
Skiing | |
Squash | |
Tennis | |
Volleyball | |
Windsurfing | |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- Chatroom.
- Vocabulary clinic.
- Speaking clinic.
- Grammar clinic.
Adults - Paid activities
- York trip.
- Alton Towers.
- Oxford day trip.
- Liverpool.
- Chester outlet.
Accommodation
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in £ | 250 | 500 | 750 | 1000 | 1250 | 1500 | 1750 | 2000 | 2500 | 3000 | 250 | 40 |
Price in US$ | 306 | 611 | 917 | 1222 | 1527 | 1833 | 2138 | 2443 | 3054 | 3665 | 306 | 49 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in £ | 220 | 440 | 660 | 880 | 1100 | 1320 | 1540 | 1760 | 2200 | 2640 | 220 | 40 |
Price in US$ | 269 | 538 | 807 | 1075 | 1344 | 1613 | 1881 | 2150 | 2687 | 3225 | 269 | 49 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in £ | 205 | 410 | 615 | 820 | 1025 | 1230 | 1435 | 1640 | 2050 | 2460 | 205 | 40 |
Price in US$ | 251 | 501 | 752 | 1002 | 1252 | 1503 | 1753 | 2003 | 2504 | 3005 | 251 | 49 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in £ | 270 | 540 | 810 | 1080 | 1350 | 1620 | 1890 | 2160 | 2700 | 3240 | 270 | 40 |
Price in US$ | 330 | 660 | 990 | 1320 | 1649 | 1979 | 2309 | 2639 | 3298 | 3958 | 330 | 49 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in £ | 315 | 630 | 945 | 1260 | 1575 | 1890 | 2205 | 2520 | 3150 | 3780 | 315 | 40 |
Price in US$ | 385 | 770 | 1155 | 1539 | 1924 | 2309 | 2694 | 3078 | 3848 | 4617 | 385 | 49 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in £ | 370 | 740 | 1110 | 1480 | 1850 | 2220 | 2590 | 2960 | 3700 | 4440 | 370 | 40 |
Price in US$ | 452 | 904 | 1356 | 1808 | 2260 | 2712 | 3164 | 3616 | 4519 | 5423 | 452 | 49 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
There are 20 washing machines and the cost is GBP 2.80 per load.
Weekly cleaning of common areas. The room is cleaned once a fortnight included within the cost of the room. The residence offers additional cleaning services for between GBP 15 and GBP 30.
FAQ about EC English, Manchester
- What is the best price for a course at EC English, Manchester?English courses at EC English start at 262 £ for Academic Semester / Year 20 course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- Is airport pickup offered by EC English?Yes. The school offers pickup from Manchester Airport (125 £)
- Which countries are students of EC English from?The highest Nationality percentage at EC English comes from Saudi Arabia with a 30% representation, followed by students from Spain (12%) and Brazil (10%).