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NCG - New College GroupLiverpool, England UK

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

17 students - overall rating
Merchant's Court, 2-12 Lord Street - L2 1TS Liverpool - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • One free organised social activity per week.
  • Excellent rating of homestay accommodation
    5.0

    Rating: 5.0/5.0

  • Top rated social activities
    4.3

    Rating: 4.3/5.0

  • Welcome dinner.
  • Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
What we dislike about the school
  • Do not offer favorable cancellation terms in the case of a student getting a visa rejected.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 5%
18-24 years 40%
25-34 years 30%
35-50 years 15%
>50 years 10%
The average age outside summer is 2 years higher than in summer.

Location: This school is located in the heart of Liverpool City Centre, so students can access anything that they need in an instant. There are plenty of shopping options, restaurants, bars, museums, theatres and cafes around NCG, and The St Johns Shopping Centre is under 10 minutes by foot from the school.

Travelling around Liverpool: The school is around the corner from James Street train station, which runs through the city and to surrounding cities on the Merseyrail Line. The Central Liverpool Train Station is another option and just 7 minutes by foot from the school. Bus routes run past the school entrance, and are an excellent way to navigate the city. The main area of Liverpool is very accessible by foot.

Main attractions: Due to its location, NCG is close to all the main attractions that are in the centre of Liverpool. The Liverpool Beatles Museum is just 3 minutes away from the school, whilst the pier is 8 minutes by foot. On the edge of the River Mersey is the Museum of Liverpool, Tate Liverpool, Maritime Museum and Titanic Memorial Liverpool.

Course structure: NCG provides a range of English classes; general English in a range of intensities and IELTS exam preparation courses for those that would like to pass this important English exam.

Accommodation: NCG has a wide range of homestay options so that students can fully immerse themselves in the English language and culture during their stay by staying with a local family. They also offer a residence for students who prefer to interact with other students and like minded people whilst they improve their English.

Chain school: NCG - New College Group is a collection of English language schools located in the UK and Ireland. The teaching technique used is student-based, regardless of the course, so that each student is treated as an individual and able to reach their full learning potential. They are accredited by the British Council for teaching English in their UK schools, and accredited by ACELS in Ireland.

English Courses

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General Language
Intensive English Most Popular English course
21 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
In high demand!
Offer!from
295£281£
Course Details
Super-Intensive English Recommended English course
25 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Offer!from
335£319£
Course Details
General English
15 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Offer!from
245£233£
Course Details
Private
One-to-One Lessons
10 lessons per week
|
1 student (max)
Offer!from
700£665£
Course Details
Business
General English + Business English
21 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Offer!from
295£281£
Course Details
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
General English + IELTS PreparationRecommended English course
21 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Offer!from
295£281£
Course Details
IELTS Exam PreparationRecommended English course
15 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Offer!from
245£233£
Course Details
Intensive IELTS Exam PreparationRecommended English course
21 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Offer!from
295£281£
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 adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week

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Student opinions about NCG - New College Group, Liverpool

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Overall school rating of
NCG - New College Group, Liverpool
17 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Facilities
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Social activities
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Organisation
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Value for money
4.1 

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Shared Flat (apartment)
3.7 

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (4 ratings)
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Students 18-30 years (6 ratings)
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Students 31-49 years (6 ratings)
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Students 50+ years (1 rating)
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
37 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Nice teachers. Modern facilities. Uncrowded classes. Very participative teaching method.”
Disliked
“Delay in the delivery of the material, initial day with unclear indications. Students too young for what I was looking for.”
Review details
Course: General English + Business English - 2 weeks
Review date: 8. Jul. 2024 by Sergio Rodríguez Herrero
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
26 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Friendly and comfortable atmosphere”
Insider tip: “If you are a sociable person, I recommend choosing a student residence accommodation option, it's close to the school and there are always other students around.”
Review details
Course: Super-Intensive English  - 6 weeks
Review date: 28. Jan. 2019 by Artem Borovykh
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
22 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“How friendly and helpful staff were”
Review details
Course: General English - 5 weeks
Review date: 29. Aug. 2018 by Saad Alzahrani
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
58 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The teacher is very good.”
Review details
Course: Online: General English (15) [English] - 5 weeks
Review date: 5. May. 2021 by Tania Landmayer
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
17 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Classrooms for recreation”
Insider tip: “The school is well organized, with excellent teachers prepared and welcoming”
Review details
Course: IELTS Exam Preparation [Inglese] - 3 weeks
Review date: 16. Jul. 2018 by Roberta De Pascalis
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
16 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Lessons and activities.”
Review details
Course: Intensive English  - 2 weeks
Review date: 23. Jul. 2019 by Martyna Mozga
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
44 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Cordiality”
Disliked
“Classrooms a bit dirty”
Review details
Course: Super-Intensive English  - 3 weeks
Review date: 7. Nov. 2022 by Milena Tarantino
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
See all reviews of NCG Liverpool

Ratings of NCG - New College Group compared to ratings of all schools in England UK

 NCG - New College Group LiverpoolAverage of all other schools in England UK
Overall school rating4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Location of the school4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Facilities4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Organisation4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Quality of teaching4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Value for money4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Homestay4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Shared flat4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

NCG - New College Group (NCG)

Accreditations and Quality seals
British councilEnglish UK
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
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 NCG - New College Group and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoEurocard - logoAmerican Express - logoPayPal - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
2015
Legal name/parent company
NCG Holdings Ltd | Tax registration ID: GB108488203

General school facilities

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Kitchen for student use

  • Drink vending machine

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Daily press

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Movie room

  • Games room

  • Lounge

  • Balcony / terrace

  • Student support desk

  • Video game console

  • Table soccer / football

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • 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

  • 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: 13
    • Number of public PC workstations: 20

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to reception

    • Wheelchair access to cafeteria

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 178
Throughout the year: 158
Minimum age of students
16 years
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: 24 years
Throughout the year: 26 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Saudi Arabia 33%
Thailand 17%
Brazil 11%
France 5%
Germany 4%
Japan 2%
Spain 1%
Switzerland 1%
Korea 1%
Italy 1%
Netherlands 1%
Other nationalities 23%

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 has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 40 £ per course level.
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 7.5 (per week).
  • Change school fee: GBP 100.
  • Manchester Airport transfer: GBP 120 (one way), GBP 240 (return).

    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.
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 - 31 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025 - 02 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

Liverpool Airport:
60 £ one way
120 £ return (both ways)
More details about airports near Liverpool and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Liverpool page. For flight comparisons to Liverpool, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

Nationals from Mexico 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)
75 £

Leisure activities

activity possible
Ballet
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, Anfield stadium visit

Accommodation

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City Centre Student Residence - Standard Most Popular Accommodation
Single room, No meals
In high demand!
3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0
4 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!
5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0
3 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!
5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0
3 ratings
from
190 £
Homestay (Students aged 12-13)
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
280 £
Homestay (Students aged 12-13)
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
250 £
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 Under 18's
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 £
Homestay Under 18's
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
220 £
City Centre Student Residence - Premium
Single room, No meals
from
220 £
Teen Residence
Single room, No meals
from
280 £

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Questions and answers about NCG - New College Group

  • “Group courses are booked on a weekly basis. If you are unable to attend classes every day, you can book some private lessons.”
    Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - May 30, 2023

FAQ about NCG - New College Group, Liverpool

  • English courses at NCG - New College Group start at 233 £ for General English course with 15 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • The accommodation City Centre Student Residence - Standard is the most popular among all our clients of New College Group
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Liverpool Airport (60 £)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at New College Group varies from 1 students (One-to-One Lessons) to 15 students (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 33% representation, followed by students from Thailand (17%) and Brazil (11%).
  • 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 24 during the summer and 26 for the rest of the year.

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