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MC AcademyManchester, England UK

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School
Location of the school
3.0 

Rating: 3.0/5.0

Facilities
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Social activities
3.5 

Rating: 3.5/5.0

Organisation
3.0 

Rating: 3.0/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
3.0 

Rating: 3.0/5.0

Value for money
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
1.0 

Rating: 1.0/5.0

What we like about the school
  • Free weekly activities.
  • Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
What we dislike about the school
  • Nationality mix could be more balanced. 55% of students are from
How we create the points regarding what we like/dislike about a school

Location: The school is located in the heart of the city centre, next to Market Street and right in front of Piccadilly Gardens. It's a great area for the students because it's surrounded by numerous bars, restaurants, shopping centres and museums.
  • MC Academy operated previously under the name Manchester Central School of English.
  • The language school MC Academy was founded in Manchester, England UK in 2005.
  • Legal name / parent company: MC Academic Limited
  • Tax registration ID: GB166772767
  • Abbreviated name of school: MC Manchester

English Courses

General Language
Junior
Private
Work & Study
Business
Exam Preparation
Specialty Courses

Information for all courses offered by MC Academy

Comments about courses

Coursebooks cost GBP 40. A free coursebook is provided for courses booked and paid for that have a duration greater than 12 weeks.

Lesson duration
60 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 40 £ per course level.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 45 £. 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, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 27 May 2024, 26 Aug 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Private classes are recuperated or refunded. Same as for nearly all language schools, group classes falling on bank holiday are not refunded and not recuperated.
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.

Our price includes

  • 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 local SIM card
Note: All courses offered by MC Academy, Manchester can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net at a lower price than what you pay when booking directly at the school or at the school's website. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.

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MC Academy (MC)

Accreditations and Quality seals
British councilEnglish UKPreferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalEducation UK, University Of Cambridge, PFE
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 8:00
Student gender mix
65% male / 35% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at MC Academy and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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General school facilities

  • Microwave for student use

  • Snack vending machine

  • Drink vending machine

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Table tennis

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

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

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Available area to pray 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 all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    Number of classrooms: 10
    Number of public PC workstations: 9

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to reception

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 350
Throughout the year: 150
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 1
Minimum age of students
16 years
10 years for specific Junior courses
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: 15 years
Throughout the year: 18 years

Top student nationalities

Age of students

Airport transfer

Manchester Airport:
60 £ one way
110 £ return (both ways)
Liverpool Airport:
105 £ one way
165 £ return (both ways)
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.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Express shipment fee (via courier)
Europe: 10 £
,
North America: 10 £
,
South America: 10 £
,
Africa: 10 £
,
Oceania: 10 £
,
Asia: 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
Dancing-1 km
Football (soccer)5 km
Golf-
Music-1 km
Swimming-5 km
Table Tennis1 km
Volleyball-
Yoga-2 km

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Ping pong, museum tours, library tours, city tours, picnics in the park, games tournament, spelling bee, zoo tours, and tea parties.

Adults - Paid activities

Bowling, go-karting, ice skating, student lunch party, coffee club, pizza club, escape room.
Social Activity Example Calendar 2022
Social Activity Example Calendar 2022

Accommodation

Ratings of MC Academy compared to ratings of all schools in England UK

 MC Academy ManchesterAverage of all other schools in England UK
Overall school rating3.0

Rating: 3.0/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Location of the school3.0

Rating: 3.0/5.0

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Facilities4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities3.5

Rating: 3.5/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Organisation3.0

Rating: 3.0/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Quality of teaching3.0

Rating: 3.0/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Value for money4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Homestay1.0

Rating: 1.0/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Shared flat1.0

Rating: 1.0/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Student opinions about MC Academy, Manchester

Liked
Very high level of language teaching :D, nice atmosphere and organization
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Homestay (16-17 years)
1.0

Rating: 1/5.0

Course: FCE Exam Preparation - 2 weeks
15. Aug. 2019

Map  

Royal Buildings, 2 Mosley St - M2 3AN Manchester
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FAQ about MC Academy,

  • English courses at MC Academy start at 100 £ for Part Time 5 course with 5 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • The accommodation Studio Flat is the most popular among all our clients of Central School of English
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Manchester Airport (60 £), Liverpool Airport (105 £)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Central School of English varies from 1 students (Private Lessons) to 16 students (Junior Summer School - Course Only)
  • 100% of teachers at MC Academy hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at MC Academy comes from Saudi Arabia with a 55% representation, followed by students from Libya (2%) and Brazil (1%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • MC Academy offers courses from 10 years (Junior Summer School - Course Only, 15 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 15 during the summer and 18 for the rest of the year.

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4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

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