Manchester Academy of EnglishManchester, England UK
Manchester Academy of English has ceased operations - Permanently closed down
English courses at this language school can not be booked on our site. The information is provided in order to orient our visitors about the complete range of language course options available in Manchester.
Location: The school is situated in a historic building in the heart of Manchester City centre overlooking Picadilly Gardens. It is close to the shops, restaurants and bars.
- The language school Manchester Academy of English was founded in Manchester, England UK in 1991.
- Legal name / parent company: Manchester Academy Tours Ltd.
- Tax registration ID: 3066964
English Courses
General Language
General English Standard
General English Intensive
General English Intensive + Excursions
General English Standard + Excursions
General English Super Intensive + Exursions (General 20 hrs + 2 hrs one-to-one p/w)
General English Super Intensive (General 20 hrs + 2 hrs one-to-one p/w)
Exam Preparation
Cambridge FCE - 15 hrs
Cambridge FCE - 20 hrs
Cambrige CAE - 15h
Cambrige CAE - 20 h
Academic Skills IELTS Prep
Specialty Courses
Teachers Refresher Course
Teachers Refresher Course
Information for all courses offered by Manchester Academy of English
Lesson duration
60 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students but has to be returned to the school at end of course.
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.
01 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 27 May 2024, 26 Aug 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
Lessons needed per English language level
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.
Our price includes
- INCLUDED Tuition
- INCLUDED Course material
Manchester Academy of English
English teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at Manchester Academy of English and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Student Age / Nationality
Average number of students
In summer: 100
Throughout the year: 70
Minimum age of students
16 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 10
Adult courses Throughout the year: 8
Average age of students
Top student nationalities
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Manchester.
More information about airports around Manchester and how to get from the airport to Manchester on your own here on our Manchester page.
Visa Documents
Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 180 days. Documentation regarding purpose of visit must be shown at the border in order to enter the country. For Study purposes: letter of enrolment from school, accommodation arrangements and proof of payments to the relevant institutions.
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.
Student opinions about Manchester Academy of English, Manchester
Britta
39 years“The perfectly structured organization and even though so many different students individual support has never lacked!”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Stadium Manchester United inspection
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
4.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
2.0
Homestay Executive
3.0
Course: General English Standard - 1 week
23. Nov. 2006
Nicolas
20 years“It was good that there were students from all over the world....”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss to hang around in the city with your new friends.
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
3.0
City/place
4.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
3.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
4.0
Homestay Executive
5.0
Course: General English Super Intensive + Exursions (General 20 hrs + 2 hrs one-to-one p/w) - 2 weeks
4. Aug. 2006
Kumi
26 years“All teachers and staffs are very friendly and kind.”
“The class room is narrow and not enough desks and chairs.”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss You should buy weekly bus pass if you take a bus to the school.
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
3.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
3.0
Other comments Manchester is a great place to learn English.
Course: General
5. Jan. 2004
Anna
49 years“The teachers were competent and the staff helpful”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss you should go sightseeing which is not outstanding but there are interesting places
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
3.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
2.0
Course: Teacher Training
4. Sep. 2005
Yasmin
“The nice atmosphere and the great staff!”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Definitely do the curry mile, but ask some locals which restaurant to choose :-)
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
4.0
Other comments Great mixture of people! I really enjoyed it :-)
Course: General English Intensive - 4 weeks
19. Dec. 2005
Madeleine
28 years“The school is in the city centre!”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss don`t miss the Art Gallery and the Town Hall! If you have time, visit Liverpool. The Albert Dock and the Walker Art Gallary are fantastic!
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
5.0
Homestay Executive
5.0
Course: General English Intensive - 1 week
16. Nov. 2006
Kai
35 years“GOOD LIBRARY FOR DIFFERENT LEVEL”
“NARROW CLASSROOMS”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
3.0
City/place
4.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
2.0
Other comments PROFESSIONAL TEACHERS WITH A LOVELY SENSE OF BRITISH HUMOR
Course: General
9. Jul. 2004
Sonna
24 years“Variety in teaching methods”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
3.0
City/place
4.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
3.0
Course: General
28. Oct. 2004
Felipe
“The way of teaching”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
School organization
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
Homestay Executive
4.0
Other comments I liked very much its location in the middle of the town
Course: General English Standard - 2 weeks
19. Dec. 2005
Anonymous
“Professional Teacher”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
2.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
2.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
2.0
Course: IELTS
14. Apr. 2005
Claudio
25 years“Friendly atmosphere”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss that the weather is terrible
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
3.0
City/place
3.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
4.0
Homestay Executive
5.0
Other comments I think that the theachers are very friendly and the people are from different nationalities and this is very good for personal experience
Course: General English Standard - 4 weeks
7. Sep. 2006
Eva
27 years“Very communicative”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
4.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
4.0
Homestay Executive
5.0
Course: General English Intensive - 2 weeks
16. Mar. 2007
Pablo
22 years“The teacher”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
City/place
4.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
3.0
Other comments They should have given books to study at home
Course: General
20. Dec. 2004
Volker
46 years“Teacher”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
4.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
4.0
Other comments I think the maximum number
of studends in a course shouldn't be bigger 6.
Course: General English Standard (2 Wochen, 15.5.-19.5. + 30.5.-2.6.2006) - 2 weeks
19. Jun. 2006
Nasser
43 years“Teacher”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
4.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
3.0
Homestay Executive
5.0
Other comments a very good school, kind people, good teacher
Course: General English Standard - 3 weeks
21. May. 2006
Other language schools in Manchester offering English courses:
- English school in Manchester: Berlitz
- Britannia English Academy
- Communicate School of English
- EC English
- EF International Language Center
- English Path
- Express English College, Manchester
- Influent
- InTuition
- Kaplan International Languages
- La Academia Language Services
- MC Academy
- NCG - New College Group
- NCG - New College Group - Junior Summer School
- Study & Live in your Teacher's Home
- The Essential English Centre
FAQ about Manchester Academy of English,
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Manchester Academy of English?100% of teachers at Manchester Academy of English hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of Manchester Academy of English from?The highest Nationality percentage at Manchester Academy of English comes from Japan with a 19% representation, followed by students from China (15%) and Korea (7%).
- Manchester Academy of English offers courses for which ages?Manchester Academy of English offers courses from years to 99. Average age is 20 during the summer and 23 for the rest of the year.
Manchester
Manchester city attractiveness rated by our students:
4.2
More information about Manchester including climate data and events on our Manchester page with a list of all 16 English schools in Manchester.