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British Study CentreManchester, England UK

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: British Study Centre Manchester is located in the industrious and vibrant English city of Manchester. The school is housed in a large red-bricked building, comes with all of the amenities a student may require, and is a short walk from attractions such as Piccadilly Gardens, multiple high street shops, restaurants, pubs and supermarkets. The school is within a 7-minute walk of Manchester Piccadilly Station, ensuring that students have ample opportunity to travel the city and to see all that it has to offer.

School facilities: The facilities of BSC Manchester are excellent. These facilities offer everything that a student may need to reach their language goals in a comfortable and friendly environment. The facilities they provide include a computer lab, movie room, games room, lounge area and a student support desk for any questions or queries that may arise.

Course selection: Course selection includes something for students of all levels, as well as teachers and business professionals. General English courses are available over various schedules and intensities whereas, more advanced students may be interested in the school's Exam Preparation programmes (FCE, CAE, IELTS) or Business English. For Teachers, there are CLIL (Content & Language Integrated Learning) and Advanced Language & Methodology Courses.

Additional information: The school's vision consists of providing students with stepping stones to their future by delivering outstanding and transformational learning experiences.

School chain: British Study Centre was initially founded over 90 years ago, originally focusing on correspondence courses. Today they work at the forefront of education, now under the group name of BSC Education. With several centres throughout the UK and Ireland, BSC develops students and teachers from all over the world via their junior, adult, teacher, exam preparation (OET) and university pathway programmes.
  • The language school British Study Centre was founded in Manchester, England UK in 1991.
  • Legal name / parent company: Experience English Limited
  • Tax registration ID: GB142712242
  • Abbreviated name of school: BSC Manchester

Courses

Information for all courses offered by British Study Centre

Comments about courses

All 2021 General English and Business English courses include Skills for Career Success.

Express Mail fee: GBP 40
Pre-booked 10 private lessons: GBP 500. Private lessons are 60 minutes.

Lesson duration
50 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
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 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 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

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British Study Centre (BSC)

Accreditations and Quality seals
ALTOBritish councilEAQUALSEnglish UKISO 9000/9001Preferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
teacher qualifications
95% 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
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at British Study Centre and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoBank Transfer - logo

General school facilities

  • Microwave for student use

  • Snack vending machine

  • Drink vending machine

  • Computer lab

  • Movie rental

  • Movie room

  • Games room

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Video game console

  • Table tennis

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • 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 most classrooms

    • Air conditioning in some classrooms

    • Heating in most classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    Number of classrooms: 22
    Number of public PC workstations: 12

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Accessible Toilet

Student Age / Nationality

Minimum age of students
16 years
9 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 4
Junior courses In summer: 3
Junior courses Throughout the year: 3
Average age of students
In summer: 23 years
Throughout the year: 27 years

Top student nationalities

Age of students

Airport transfer

Manchester Airport:
60 £ one way
120 £ return (both ways)
Liverpool Airport:
85 £ one way
170 £ 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)
20 £
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
Ballet3 km
Baseball5 km
Basketball3 km
Cooking5 km
Cricket5 km
Dancing2 km
Diving20 km
Field Hockey8 km
Football (soccer)2 km
Golf5 km
Horse riding5 km
Ice Hockey20 km
Mountainbiking-10 km
Music2 km
Rugby5 km
Sailing10 km
Skiing20 km
Squash3 km
Swimming3 km
Table Tennis-
Tennis3 km
Volleyball3 km
Windsurfing10 km
Yoga1 km

Map  

Indemnity House, Chatham Street - M1 3AY Manchester
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FAQ about British Study Centre,

  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Manchester Airport (60 £), Liverpool Airport (85 £)
  • 95% of teachers at British Study Centre hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at British Study Centre comes from England with a 16% representation, followed by students from Italy (13%) and Saudi Arabia (9.5%).

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