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The Essential English Centre
Manchester, England UK

109 Portland Street - M1 6DN Manchester - see on map
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What we like about the school
  • The first and only Quality English licensed school in Manchester.
  • Free assistance in applying to college/university programmes by a qualified consultant.
What we dislike about the school
  • Lessons are 45 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.

Location:
The school is located in the city centre, just 2 minutes walk from all popular attractions. Students can expect a vibrant, professional and friendly school with excellent teaching standards and small class sizes to ensure that students progress quickly towards their goals. The school offers a personal service to all of the students, who enjoy the warm atmosphere of the school. Students feel at home, and the staff provide excellent service both in teaching and all other aspects of their stay.

English Courses

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General Language
General CoursePopular English course
This course tends to sell out quickly!
20 lessons per week | 14 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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£285£271 / week
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Weeks 1 2 3 4 6 8 10 13 24 36 44
Price at school (£) Our price (£) 285 271 570 542 855 813 1,140 1,083 1,710 1,625 2,280 2,166 2,850 2,708 3,575 3,397 6,360 6,042 9,540 9,063 11,660 11,077
Price in US$ 365 730 1,094 1,459 2,188 2,917 3,646 4,573 8,136 12,204 14,915
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 12:45
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Elementary (A2) or higher
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 14 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min
Student reviews about "General Course" at The Essential English Centre
raphaël hong lin 4.0
"Good"
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Intensive CourseRecommended English courseMost Popular English course
In high demand!
30 lessons per week | 14 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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£385£366 / week
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Price at school (£) Our price (£) 385 366 770 732 1,155 1,098 1,540 1,463 2,310 2,195 3,080 2,926 3,850 3,658 4,875 4,632 8,760 8,322 13,140 12,483 16,060 15,257
Price in US$ 493 985 1,478 1,970 2,955 3,940 4,925 6,236 11,206 16,809 20,544
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 12:45
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Elementary (A2) or higher
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 14 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Academic Year Program
This course tends to sell out quickly!
30 lessons per week | 14 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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£395£376 / week
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Price at school (£) Our price (£) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9,480 9,006 14,220 13,509 17,380 16,511
Price in US$ 12,127 18,190 22,232
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 12:45
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
Possible course durations
24, 36, 44 weeks
Required minimum language level
Elementary (A2) or higher
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 14 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Business
General English + Business English
30 lessons per week | 14 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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£415£395 / week
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Price at school (£) Our price (£) 415 395 830 789 1,245 1,183 1,660 1,577 2,075 1,972 2,490 2,366 3,320 3,154 4,150 3,943 4,860 4,617 9,480 9,006 17,380 16,511
Price in US$ 531 1,062 1,593 2,124 2,655 3,186 4,247 5,309 6,217 12,127 22,232
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Lower intermediate (B1) or higher
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 14 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
General English + FCE Exam PreparationRecommended English course
30 lessons per week | 14 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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£415£395 / week
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Price at school (£) Our price (£) 415 395 830 789 1,245 1,183 1,660 1,577 2,490 2,366 3,320 3,154 4,150 3,943 5,265 5,002 9,480 9,006 14,220 13,509 17,380 16,511
Price in US$ 531 1,062 1,593 2,124 3,186 4,247 5,309 6,735 12,127 18,190 22,232
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Starting dates
Every Monday

This course prepares students for the FCE exam.

Course specific data
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 12:45
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Upper intermediate (B2) or higher
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 14 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min
Additional information for all courses
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General English + CAE Exam PreparationRecommended English course
30 lessons per week | 14 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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£415£395 / week
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Weeks 1 2 3 4 6 8 10 13 24 36 44
Price at school (£) Our price (£) 415 395 830 789 1,245 1,183 1,660 1,577 2,490 2,366 3,320 3,154 4,150 3,943 5,265 5,002 9,480 9,006 14,220 13,509 17,380 16,511
Price in US$ 531 1,062 1,593 2,124 3,186 4,247 5,309 6,735 12,127 18,190 22,232
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Starting dates
Every Monday

This course prepares students for the CAE exam.

Course specific data
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 12:45
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Upper intermediate (B2) or higher
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 14 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min
Additional information for all courses
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General Course + IELTS Exam PreparationRecommended English course
30 lessons per week | 14 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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£415£395 / week
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Weeks 1 2 3 4 6 8 10 13 24 36 44
Price at school (£) Our price (£) 415 395 830 789 1,245 1,183 1,660 1,577 2,490 2,366 3,320 3,154 4,150 3,943 5,265 5,002 9,480 9,006 14,220 13,509 17,380 16,511
Price in US$ 531 1,062 1,593 2,124 3,186 4,247 5,309 6,735 12,127 18,190 22,232
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Starting dates
Every Monday

This course prepares students for the IELTS exam.

Course specific data
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 12:45
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Lower intermediate (B1) or higher
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 14 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min
Average IELTS exam score of former students of this course
6.5
Student reviews about "General Course + IELTS Exam Preparation" at The Essential English Centre
Isabel 4.0
"They should take more care of the accommodation."
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General English + OET ExamRecommended English course
30 lessons per week | 14 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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£415£395 / week
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Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 24 44
Price at school (£) Our price (£) 415 395 830 789 1,245 1,183 1,660 1,577 2,075 1,972 2,490 2,366 3,320 3,154 4,150 3,943 4,860 4,617 9,480 9,006 17,380 16,511
Price in US$ 531 1,062 1,593 2,124 2,655 3,186 4,247 5,309 6,217 12,127 22,232
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Lower intermediate (B1) or higher
Students per class
Maximum: 14 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability

Our prices for The Essential English Centre include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • 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 The Essential English Centre, Manchester

4.4
Overall school rating of
The Essential English Centre, Manchester
17 authentic ratings from students who booked with us
School
Location of the school
4.7 
Facilities
4.1 
Social activities
3.6 
Organisation
4.1 
Course
Quality of teaching
4.4 
Value for money
4.0 
Accommodation
Homestay
3.6 
Shared Flat (apartment)
5.0 
Other
5.0 
Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (6 ratings)
4.7 
Students 18-30 years (8 ratings)
4.4 
Students 31-49 years (2 ratings)
3.5 
Students 50+ years (1 rating)
5.0 
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
16 years
Overall rating
5.0
“It was like a family with really good people, I would definitely come back again.”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 9. Jul. 2025 by Khoundh Zein
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
24 years
Overall rating
1.0
“Nice staff”
“Teaching method is just so bad, more than 70% of the students are Arabic speakers”
Details of the review
Course: Academic Year Program - 24 weeks
Review date: 27. Sep. 2023 by Faisal Alaskar
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
18 years
Overall rating
4.0
“Teachers, staff”
“Everything was nice!”
Insider tip: “Don't miss the class”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: GoodOther comments: Very good school
Course: General Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 30. Aug. 2023 by raphaël hong lin Cheng Freitas
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
16 years
Overall rating
4.0
“The courses are not linear or repetitive”
“Activities often designed for adults”
Details of the review
Course: General Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 30. Aug. 2023 by tim-long CHENG
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
24 years
Overall rating
4.0
“The teachers, specially Billie and Vikki.”
“IELTS lessons could be more productive.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: They should take more care of the accommodation.
Course: General Course + IELTS Exam Preparation - 8 weeks
Review date: 28. Nov. 2022 by Isabel Galán Cordero
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
26 years
Overall rating
5.0
“Hello, I’m Kawá from the Amazon rainforest in Brazil. I highly recommend the Essential English Language Centre where I studied for five weeks. As it was my first time outside of the rainforest, I was quite nervous about studying English, especially in England, but from the moment I stepped through the door, the kind welcome from the staff and teachers melted away my fear. The teachers at the EELC are committed to building confidence in their students and providing them with the skills to flow in the English language. I am extremely grateful to the EELC team, especially, the directors of the school, Jo and Bairb, for the support and encouragement they extend to all their students. Thank you - it’s a five star language centre!”
Insider tip: “Don't be shy, you're in safe space at EELC.”
Details of the review
Other comments: Hello, I’m Kawá from the Amazon rainforest in Brazil. I highly recommend the the Essential English Language Centre where I studied for five weeks. As it was my first time outside of the rainforest, I was quite nervous about studying English, especially in England, but from the moment I stepped through the door, the kind welcome from the staff and teachers melted away my fear. The teachers at the EELC are committed to building confidence in their students and providing them with the skills to flow in the English language. I am extremely grateful to the EELC team, especially, the directors of the school, Jo and Bairb, for the support and encouragement they extend to all their students. Thank you - it’s a five star language centre!
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 1. Feb. 2019 by Noel Domingos Sales Kaxinawa
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
20 years
Overall rating
5.0
“My calls, the teachers and the supportive staff. I also liked the table tennis and football as it strengthened the relationship between students.”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course - 12 weeks
Review date: 7. Jan. 2019 by Jasmin Al-Zoubi
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
20 years
Overall rating
5.0
“The integration”
Details of the review
Course: General Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 4. Sep. 2018 by Emilia Pistis
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
17 years
Overall rating
5.0
“Teachers were very helpful and friendly. They cared about all students and did their best to teach us something new.
The school supervisor Gaelle helped me a lot with everything I needed.”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
Review date: 11. Sep. 2017 by Johana Edlmanová
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
46 years
Overall rating
3.0
“Location”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 5. Jun. 2017 by Abdulmajed Al-hujayli
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Details of the review
Course: General Course + IELTS Exam Preparation - 4 weeks
Review date: 22. Aug. 2022 by Keishin Kawano
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
28 years
Overall rating
5.0
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 20. Jan. 2022 by Jongmin Shin
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
20 years
Overall rating
5.0
Details of the review
Course: General Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 16. Mar. 2020 by Akito Sugaya
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
16 years
Overall rating
5.0
Details of the review
Course: General Course + IELTS Exam Preparation - 4 weeks
Review date: 26. Aug. 2019 by Abdulkareem Alsadoon
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
55 years
Overall rating
5.0
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 17. Jun. 2019 by Roman Richter
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
20 years
Overall rating
5.0
Details of the review
Course: General Course - 1 week
Review date: 13. Aug. 2018 by Hasti Jozvebayat
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
31 years
Overall rating
4.0
Details of the review
Course: General Course - 1 week
Review date: 20. Jul. 2017 by JOACHIM MBANDJI
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Ratings of The Essential English Centre compared to ratings of all schools in England UK

 The Essential English Centre ManchesterAverage of all other schools in England UK
Overall school rating4.44.2
Location of the school4.84.6
Facilities4.13.9
Social activities3.63.8
Organisation4.14.2
Quality of teaching4.44.3
Value for money4.03.9
Homestay4.04.1
Shared flat4.04.0

The Essential English Centre

Accreditations and Quality seals
British councilEnglish UKQEPreferential 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)
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at The Essential English Centre and you book here.
Year of school foundation
2012

General school facilities

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Drink vending machine

  • Kitchen for student use

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Movie room

  • Games room

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Printer for student use

  • Table soccer / football

  • Table tennis

  • Video game console

  • Copy machine

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Smoking zones (outdoors)

  • Tourist information

  • Assistance with entrance ticket purchases

  • Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs

  • Assistance with organizing transportation

  • Career guidance service (free)

  • Internship placement guidance service (free)

  • Job placement guidance service (free)

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Available area to pray at the school

    • Arabic homestays available

    • Homestay option for female islamic students where no men are living in household and that prepare halal food

    • Homestay option that can prepare halal food

    • Halal food offered at the school

    • Facilities to wash feet before praying

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 9
    • Number of public PC workstations: 4

Student Age / Nationality

Top student nationalities
Student Nationality Percentage of students
Spain 20%
Saudi Arabia 14%
Italy 11%
Turkey 7%
Switzerland 5%
Japan 4%
France 4%
Venezuela 3%
Thailand 3%
Netherlands 3%
Korea 3%
Brazil 2%
Germany 2%
Other nationalities 19%
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 14.851485148515%
18-24 years 64.356435643564%
25-34 years 14.851485148515%
35-50 years 4.950495049505%
>50 years 0.99009900990099%
The average age outside summer is 5 years higher than in summer.
Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 120
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 80
Junior courses - In summer: 10
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 5
Minimum age of students
16 years
16 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 5
Adult courses Throughout the year: 5
Junior courses In summer: 5
Junior courses Throughout the year: 5
Average age of students
In summer: 20 years
Throughout the year: 25 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Information for all courses offered by The Essential English Centre

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
£50
Course material
Generally, course material has to be purchased by all students at the school. The costs of course material will be approximately £45 per course level.
Comments about courses

One-to-One tuition:

  • 1-20 lessons: GBP 60 (per hour).
  • 21+ lessons: GBP 57 (per hour).
  • 51+ lessons: GBP 53 (per hour).

    Student insurance: GBP 12 (per week)
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 60 £. 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 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 03 Apr 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 04 May 2026, 25 May 2026, 31 Aug 2026, 25 Dec 2026, 28 Dec 2026.
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

Manchester Airport:
£70 one way
£140 return (both ways)

Leisure activities

Leisure programme for adults (sample):
Social Calendar
Social Calendar
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Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Conversation club, international food parties, table quizzes, walking tours, museum and art gallery trips.

Adults - Paid activities

- Bowling GBP 8
- Ice skating GBP 10
- Trampolining GBP 10
- Football GBP 6
activity possibledistance from school
Dancing1 km
Diving-100 km
Football (soccer)4 km
Golf8 km
Horse riding8 km
Ice Hockey4 km
Mountainbiking20 km
Music1 km
Rugby4 km
Sailing-
Skiing8 km
Squash4 km
Swimming2 km
Table Tennis1 km
Tennis8 km
Yoga1 km

Accommodation

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Homestay (18+) Most Popular Accommodation
In high demand!
3.7
7 ratings
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
£200/ week
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Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week		 One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in £ -- 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 2000 2400 200 50
Price in US$ 539 808 1,078 1,347 1,616 1,886 2,155 2,693 3,232 270 68
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Check-in
Sunday 8:30-12:00
Check-out
Saturday 8:30-12:00
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 50£.
Price extra night
£30 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Private bathroom
Optional at 60£
Average distance from school
38 minutes by public transport (average reported by 6 former students).
Includes
TV, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast & 1 meal.
Minimum age of students
18
Dates
High season dates: 01 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2026
High season
High season supplement per week: 30 £
Student reviews about Homestay (18+)
Isabel
Accommodation: 4.0
Location: 4.0
Room: 4.0
Meals 4.0
"The first week, until they moved me, was horrible.
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Homestay (18+)
3.7
7 ratings
Twin room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
£180/ week
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(charged by school)
Price in £ -- 360 540 720 900 1080 1260 1440 1800 2160 180 50
Price in US$ 485 728 970 1,212 1,455 1,697 1,939 2,424 2,909 243 68
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Check-in
Sunday 8:30-12:00
Check-out
Saturday 8:30-12:00
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 50£.
Price extra night
£26 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Twin room
Average distance from school
35 minutes by public transport.
Includes
TV, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast & 1 meal.
Minimum age of students
18
Dates
High season dates: 01 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2026
High season
High season supplement per week: 30 £
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Homestay (Under 18)
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
£230/ week
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(charged by school)
Price in £ -- 460 690 920 1150 1380 1610 1840 2300 2760 230 50
Price in US$ 620 930 1,239 1,549 1,859 2,168 2,478 3,097 3,717 310 68
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Check-in
Sunday 8:30-12:00
Check-out
Saturday 8:30-12:00
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 50£.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Single room
Average distance from school
35 minutes by public transport.
Includes
TV, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast & 1 meal.
Minimum age of students
16
Maximum age of students
17
Dates
High season dates: 01 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2026
High season
High season supplement per week: 30 £
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Budget Studio
Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
£300/ week
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Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week		 One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in £ -- 600 900 1200 1500 1800 2100 2400 3000 3600 300 50
Price in US$ 808 1,212 1,616 2,020 2,424 2,828 3,232 4,040 4,848 404 68
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per room
Check-in
Sunday 15:00-0:00
Check-out
Sunday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 50£.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Single room
Private bathroom
Included
Average distance from school
30 minutes by public transport.
Includes
TV, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Private bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
18
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Budget Studio
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
Private bathroom
from
£325/ week
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Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week		 One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in £ -- 650 975 1300 1625 1950 2275 2600 3250 3900 325 50
Price in US$ 876 1,313 1,751 2,189 2,626 3,064 3,501 4,377 5,252 438 68
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Sunday
Price per room
Check-in
Saturday 15:00-0:00
Check-out
Sunday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 50£.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
Private bathroom
Included
Average distance from school
30 minutes by public transport.
Includes
TV, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Private bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
18
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Luxury Apartment
Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
£550/ week
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Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week		 One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in £ -- 1100 1650 2200 2750 3300 3850 4400 5500 6600 550 50
Price in US$ 1,482 2,222 2,963 3,703 4,444 5,184 5,925 7,406 8,887 741 68
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per room
Check-in
Sunday 15:00-0:00
Check-out
Sunday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 50£.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Single room
Private bathroom
Included
Average distance from school
15 minutes by public transport.
Includes
TV, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Private bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
18
Information for all accommodations
Luxury Apartment
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
Private bathroom
from
£600/ week
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Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week		 One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in £ -- 1200 1800 2400 3000 3600 4200 4800 6000 7200 600 50
Price in US$ 1,616 2,424 3,232 4,040 4,848 5,656 6,464 8,079 9,695 808 68
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per room
Check-in
Sunday 15:00-0:00
Check-out
Sunday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 50£.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
Private bathroom
Included
Average distance from school
25 minutes by public transport.
Includes
TV, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Private bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
18
Information for all accommodations
Luxury Studio
Double room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
£500/ week
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Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week		 One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in £ -- 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 5000 6000 500 50
Price in US$ 1,347 2,020 2,693 3,367 4,040 4,713 5,386 6,733 8,079 674 68
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per room
Check-in
Sunday 15:00-0:00
Check-out
Sunday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 50£.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Double room
Private bathroom
Included
Average distance from school
15 minutes by public transport.
Includes
TV, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Private bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
18
Information for all accommodations
Luxury Studio
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
Private bathroom
from
£550/ week
Show more
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week		 One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in £ -- 1100 1650 2200 2750 3300 3850 4400 5500 6600 550 50
Price in US$ 1,482 2,222 2,963 3,703 4,444 5,184 5,925 7,406 8,887 741 68
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per room
Check-in
Sunday 15:00-0:00
Check-out
Sunday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 50£.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
Private bathroom
Included
Average distance from school
15 minutes by public transport.
Includes
TV, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Private bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
18
Information for all accommodations
Budget Student Residence
For the summer, only limited places left!
5.0
1 rating
Shared room (multiple beds), No meals
Shared bathroom
from
£200/ week
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Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week		 One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in £ -- 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 2000 2400 200 50
Price in US$ 539 808 1,078 1,347 1,616 1,886 2,155 2,693 3,232 270 68
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Check-in
Sunday 15:00-0:00
Check-out
Sunday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 50£.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Shared room (multiple beds)
Average distance from school
15 minutes by public transport.
Includes
Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
18
Dates
Not available/Fully booked: 01 Jan 2026 - 30 Jun 2026, 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Dec 2026
Information for all accommodations
Standard Student Residence
Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
£270/ week
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Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week		 One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in £ 270 540 810 1080 1350 1620 1890 2160 2700 3240 270 50
Price in US$ 364 728 1,091 1,455 1,818 2,182 2,545 2,909 3,636 4,363 364 68
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per room
Check-in
Sunday 15:00-0:00
Check-out
Sunday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 50£.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Single room
Private bathroom
Included
Average distance from school
15 minutes by public transport.
Includes
Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Private bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
18
Information for all accommodations

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Questions and answers about The Essential English Centre

Can the group course be adapted to my working hours?
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FAQ about The Essential English Centre, Manchester

Do you have any information about how the student can get a bus from the airport to the centre of Manchester?
“From the airport there are a lot of public buses that students can take. You can pay by contactless cards directly on the bus. All buses leave from the Airport bus station.”
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What is the most popular accommodation offered by Essential English Centre?
“The accommodation Homestay (18+) is the most popular among all our clients of Essential English Centre”
Is airport pickup offered by The Essential English Centre?
“Yes. The school offers pickup from Manchester Airport (70 £)”
Which countries are students of The Essential English Centre from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at The Essential English Centre comes from Spain with a 20% representation, followed by students from Saudi Arabia (14%) and Italy (11%).”
The Essential English Centre offers courses for which ages?
“The Essential English Centre offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 20 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.”

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First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 9:30
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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The Essential English Centre Ltd | Tax registration ID: 8515835

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 16. 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)
60 £
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.
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