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Express English CollegeManchester, England UK

5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

13 students - overall rating
130, Princess Road - M16 7BY Manchester - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Smart boards in classrooms
  • Homestay accommodation very close to school
  • Free assistance in applying to college/university programmes by a qualified consultant.
  • Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
  • Learning progress guarantee.
  • E-learning platform.
  • Optional language workshops.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 10%
18-24 years 80%
25-34 years 5%
35-50 years 4%
>50 years 1%
The average age outside summer is 2 years higher than in summer.

Location: Manchester is two and a half hours on the train from London, to the North of England, and is the home of Express English College.

Getting around: The school is on Princess Road, a busy street with regular transport connections to the centre of this great city, and there is a popular bus stop situated right outside the school’s front door.

Attractions in the city: One of the most notorious things about Manchester is Old Trafford, the largest football stadium in the United Kingdom, which is 30 minutes by public transport from the school. Manchester has a lively nightlife, filled with students and locals, with a number of clubs and festivals to help you relax after a long week of study.

School facilities: Express English college has a modern decor with a library, cafeteria, movie room, computer room and a garden, all usable throughout the day for students.

Course structure: The school has a selection of notable courses such as a business course, which focuses on the language used in a business environment and both a part time and full-time IELTS exam preparation course for those wanting to prepare for the exam.

Social experience: The school is big on quality and dedicates its time to ensuring that students reach their full potential during their stay at Express English College. Along with excellent teaching methodology and in class facilities there are also social activities that students can join outside the classroom to practise their English. A lunch club, conversation club and film club are all in-house activities that students can join on a daily basis to meet like minded people. Trips are also organised within the school and are either free or for a small fee so that you can explore all that this wonderful northern city has to offer.

English Courses

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General Language
General English Intensive 30Most Popular English course
30 lessons per week
|
12 students (max)
In high demand!
Offer!from
420£399£
Course Details
General English 20Popular English course
20 lessons per week
|
12 students (max)
Offer!from
320£304£
Course Details
Ladies Only - General English 20
20 lessons per week
|
12 students (max)
Offer!from
420£399£
Course Details
Ladies Only - General English Intensive 30
30 lessons per week
|
12 students (max)
Offer!from
520£494£
Course Details
General English Super Intensive 40
40 lessons per week
|
12 students (max)
Offer!from
550£523£
Course Details
Private
Private Lessons 10
10 lessons per week
|
1 student (max)
Offer!from
750£713£
Course Details
Private Lessons 15
15 lessons per week
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1 student (max)
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1050£998£
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Private Lessons 5
5 lessons per week
|
1 student (max)
This course tends to sell out quickly!
Offer!from
400£380£
Course Details
Work & Study
Ladies Only - IELTS Exam Preparation 30
30 lessons per week
|
12 students (max)
Offer!from
520£494£
Course Details
Business
Business English 20
20 lessons per week
|
12 students (max)
Offer!from
320£304£
Course Details
Business English 30
30 lessons per week
|
12 students (max)
Offer!from
420£399£
Course Details
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
General English & IELTS Exam Preparation 40Recommended English course
40 lessons per week
|
12 students (max)
Offer!from
550£523£
Course Details
IELTS Exam Preparation 20Recommended English course
20 lessons per week
|
12 students (max)
This course tends to sell out quickly!
Offer!from
320£304£
Course Details
IELTS Exam Preparation 30Recommended English course
30 lessons per week
|
12 students (max)
Offer!from
420£399£
Course Details
Ladies Only - IELTS Exam Preparation 20Recommended English course
20 lessons per week
|
12 students (max)
Offer!from
420£399£
Course Details

Our prices for Express English College include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Free access to swimming pool
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Free airport pickup for all junior courses (both ways)
  • 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
  • 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
  • INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
  • INCLUDED Paid assistance in finding flats for long-term students at 0£
  • INCLUDED Free local SIM card
  • INCLUDED Learning progress guarantee
  • INCLUDED Elearning platform
  • INCLUDED Free assistance for finding jobs
  • INCLUDED Optional language workshops

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Student opinions about Express English College, Manchester

5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Overall school rating of
Express English College, Manchester
13 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.8 

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Facilities
4.8 

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Social activities
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Organisation
4.8 

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.8 

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Value for money
4.8 

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Shared Flat (apartment)
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (3 ratings)
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Students 18-30 years (6 ratings)
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Students 31-49 years (4 ratings)
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

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.
35 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Teacher´s attention and tips. The manager Kareen is very helpful and dedicated to improve the English level of students. The quantity of students per class was awesome.”
Review details
Course: General English Full-Time - 4 weeks
Review date: 11. Apr. 2020 by Iles Carlos Vilela dos Santos
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
20 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Very friendly and helpful staff ... very intensive and good teaching. I felt good there, great service, good airport transfer, etc.”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Very intensive because most of the lessons were private or with only two students.
Course: General English & IELTS Exam Preparation 40 [Englisch] - 3 weeks
Review date: 27. Sep. 2021 by Gregor Dicks
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
19 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Great lessons, small groups, good teachers, I can absolutely recommend the school.”
Insider tip: “Great activities”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: If you want to learn a lot this is absolutely the right choice.
Other comments Very modern infrastructure
Course: General English Super Intensive 40 - 4 weeks
Review date: 31. Jan. 2022 by Leonardo Del Mondo
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
36 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“I found the organisation of the lessons and activities very effective...!”
Disliked
“School environments are somewhat neglected ”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Great
Course: General English 20 - 3 weeks
Review date: 12. Dec. 2023 by Valentina Coluccino
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
17 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Great atmosphere, great teachers, interesting classes. Revelation!”
Review details
Other comments It's worth choosing this school yourself :)
Course: General English 20 - 3 weeks
Review date: 26. Jul. 2023 by Jakub Chojnacki
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
24 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Excellent teacher, kind staff and great manager.”
Insider tip: “Keep talking with teachers, ask for advice at any time because the manager and teacher here are really friendly.”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: I improved my speaking from 6 to 7.5 in IELTS test.
Course: General English  - 10 weeks
Review date: 13. Sep. 2021 by Zixuan Yang
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
33 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Not many students”
Disliked
“Not good mix of nationality, mainly Kuwaiti students and Ukrainian students”
Insider tip: “You can change other schools”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: All classes start and end at the same time
Course: General English 20 - 31 weeks
Review date: 10. Aug. 2023 by Kei Man Lam
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
See all reviews of EEC Manchester

Ratings of Express English College compared to ratings of all schools in England UK

 Express English College ManchesterAverage of all other schools in England UK
Overall school rating5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Location of the school4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Facilities4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Organisation4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Quality of teaching4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Value for money4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Homestay4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Shared flat4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Express English College (EEC)

Accreditations and Quality seals
ALTOBritish councilEnglish UKYoung Learners English UKPreferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalGreen Standard Schools
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 9:00
Student gender mix
35% male / 65% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Express English College and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoEurocard - logoAmerican Express - logoJCB - logoDiners Club - logoPayPal - logoSkrill - logoMaestro - logoEurocheque - logoTravellers Check - logoWestern Union - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
2016
Legal name/parent company
ETIHAD LTD | Tax registration ID: GB299670241

General school facilities

  • Restaurant

  • Snack vending machine

  • Drink vending machine

  • Cafeteria

  • Fridge for student use

  • Kitchen for student use

  • Microwave for student use

  • Computer lab

  • Student support desk

  • Garden

  • Lounge

  • Games room

  • Movie room

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Movie rental

  • Library

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Video game console

  • Billiards

  • Gym

  • Free coffee

  • Free parking

  • Free WIFI

  • Free water dispenser

  • Smoking zones (outdoors)

  • 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

    • Arabic homestays available

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 7
    • Number of public PC workstations: 14

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Disabled car park

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to reception

    • Wheelchair access to cafeteria

    • Adapted for students with learning difficulty

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 20
Junior courses - In summer: 30
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 6
Minimum age of students
16 years
11 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Junior courses In summer: 3
Junior courses Throughout the year: 1
Average age of students
In summer: 19 years
Throughout the year: 21 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Brazil 30%
Saudi Arabia 20%
Chile 20%
Switzerland 15%
Japan 3%
France 3%
Other nationalities 9%

Information for all courses offered by Express English College

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
100.00 £
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 30 £ per course level.
Comments about courses

For students aged 16, the school requires a signed parental agreement before the start date.

Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 80 £. 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 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
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:
60 £ one way
100 £ return (both ways)
Liverpool Airport:
90 £ one way
170 £ return (both ways)
Manchester Airport:
60 £ one way
100 £ return (both ways)
Liverpool Airport:
90 £ one way
170 £ 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 Canada 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
No
Express shipment fee (via courier)
10 £
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 possibledistance from school
Basketball1 km
Dancing6 km
Diving3 km
Football (soccer)1 km
Golf7 km
Horse riding5 km
Mountainbiking2 km
Music2 km
Rugby-3 km
Sailing7 km
Squash2 km
Swimming1 km
Table Tennis-
Tennis2 km
Volleyball2 km
Yoga1 km

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Playstation and VR gaming
Pool and billiards
Chess
Film club
Board games and card games
Table football
Conversation corner
Manchester City stadium tour
Old traford tour
Football

Adults - Paid activities

Paddleboarding and canoeing
Cycling
Laser quest
Tennis
Trampolining

Junior - Free activities

Playstation and VR gaming
Pool and billiards
Chess
Film club
Board games and card games
Table football
Manchester City stadium tour
Old traford tour
Football

Junior - Paid activities

Paddleboarding and canoeing
Cycling
Laser quest
Tennis
Trampolining

Accommodation

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Tip: Type of accommodation. What is best for you?
Homestay Most Popular Accommodation
Single room, No meals
In high demand!
3.2

Rating: 3.2/5.0
5 ratings
from
230 £
Homestay Popular Accommodation
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
3.2

Rating: 3.2/5.0
5 ratings
from
280 £
Hall of Residence - Vita Studio
Single room, No meals
from
399 £

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Questions and answers about Express English College

  • “At the time of writing, the school is offering homestay and residential accommodation.”
    Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 03, 2023
  • “For homestay accommodation, the minimum required age is 16 years old and for residential accommodation, the minimum required age is 18 years old.”
    Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 03, 2023
  • “No, the junior programmes are available on fixed dates in the summer months.”
    Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 11, 2024

FAQ about Express English College, Manchester

  • English courses at Express English College start at 304 £ for General English 20 course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of Express English College
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Manchester Airport (60 £), Liverpool Airport (90 £), Manchester Airport (60 £), Liverpool Airport (90 £)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Express English College varies from 1 students (Private Lessons 10) to 12 students (General English Intensive 30)
  • 100% of teachers at Express English College hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Express English College comes from Brazil with a 30% representation, followed by students from Saudi Arabia (20%) and Chile (20%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • Express English College offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 19 during the summer and 21 for the rest of the year.

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