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EC EnglishManchester, England UK

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Rating: 4.0/5.0

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Boulton House, 17-21 Chorlton Street - M1 3HY Manchester - see on map
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What we like about the school
  • 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.
What we dislike about the school
  • 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.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 13.861386138614%
18-24 years 57.425742574257%
25-34 years 17.821782178218%
35-50 years 8.9108910891089%
>50 years 1.980198019802%

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

General Language
Work & Study
Business
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress

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

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Student opinions about EC English, Manchester

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Rating: 4.0/5.0

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Social activities
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Organisation
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Rating: 4.0/5.0

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Quality of teaching
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Value for money
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Homestay
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Rating: 5.0/5.0

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4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

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Review details
Course: Intensive English - 12 weeks
Review date: 6. May. 2015 by Jasmin Piche
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

EC English (EC)

Accreditations and Quality seals
British councilEnglish 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
Students should arrive at 9:00
Student gender mix
60% male / 40% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at EC English and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
2014
Legal name/parent company
EC English Holdings Ltd. | Tax registration ID: GB230781424

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

Average number of students
Throughout the year: 90
Minimum age of students
16 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 9
Adult courses Throughout the year: 9
Junior courses In summer: 5
Junior courses Throughout the year: 5

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Saudi Arabia 30%
Spain 12%
Brazil 10%
Switzerland 6%
Other nationalities 42%

Information for all courses offered by EC English

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
60.00 £
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 7 £ per week.
Comments about courses

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.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 120 £. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
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 before the start of the course via an online form.
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:
125 £ one way
250 £ return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Manchester Airport (MAN).
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 USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 180 days. A valid passport and an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) is required to enter the UK. The application for the ETA is done online https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta. The answer is expected within 3 working days, costing GBP 10. The ETA allows multiple entries in the country for up to 6 months for a maximum of 2 years or until the passport used when applying expires.
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
Yes
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
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

- Coffee & chat.
- Chatroom.
- Vocabulary clinic.
- Speaking clinic.
- Grammar clinic.

Adults - Paid activities

- Lake District.
- York trip.
- Alton Towers.
- Oxford day trip.
- Liverpool.
- Chester outlet.
Video about leisure activities at EC English Manchester
Leisure programme for adults (sample):
Adult Activity Calendar 2023 October
Adult Activity Calendar 2023 October

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FAQ about 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.
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Manchester Airport (125 £)
  • The highest Nationality percentage at EC English comes from Saudi Arabia with a 30% representation, followed by students from Spain (12%) and Brazil (10%).

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