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Malvern HouseManchester, England UK

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

16 students - overall rating
Murray House, 85 Piccadilly - M1 2DA Manchester - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Interesting methodology with focus on speaking skills. Students speak for large part of class time.
  • Table tennis room, also with a Sony PlayStation.
  • Apartment - shared / Residence accommodation very close to school
  • Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 15% of students.
What we dislike about the school
  • Do not offer favorable cancellation terms in the case of a student getting a visa rejected.

Location: Communicate School of English is located in the vibrant and creative city of Manchester, England. Housed in the city centre, a 2-minute walk from Piccadilly Gardens and the main bus station, the school is a short walk from the city's main shopping areas and the trendy Northern Quarter, which has many eateries, bars, pubs and events locations. Students have everything within proximity of the school to have an excellent time in Manchester, whilst achieving their language goals.

Course selection: Course selection includes General English, available to students of all levels, Junior courses, taught throughout the whole year, and Exam Preparation programmes for IELTS, CAE and FCE Exams. Evening and Private Tuition courses are also on hand, ensuring there is something available for all needs.

Accommodation: Accommodation in Homestays with local families are available for single or double occupancy. There is also a Luxury Residence within a 10-minute walk of the school which includes an onsite bowling alley, gym, cinema and games room.

School chain: Communicate School of English is part of the larger network of schools under Malvern International and work with the ethos of giving students a brighter, better future through language. Accredited by the British Council, Communicate School of English provides a very high standard of facilities, student care and tuition. Their student-centred lessons ensure that everyone plays an active part in class, through activities such as discussions, dialogues, role-plays, surveys and interviews.

English Courses

General Language
Private
Business
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
Specialty Courses

Our prices for Malvern House include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • 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 before arrival
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week

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Student opinions about Malvern House, Manchester

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Overall school rating of
Malvern House, Manchester
16 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Facilities
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Social activities
4.1 

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Organisation
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Value for money
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Shared Flat (apartment)
3.5 

Rating: 3.5/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (1 rating)
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Students 18-30 years (9 ratings)
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Students 31-49 years (5 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.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Everyone at the school was super nice and helpful, both the teachers and the other students. I felt very comfortable there at all times. Thanks to the many activities on offer, you quickly get to know the city and new people.
Review details
Course: General English 15 Hours AM - 4 weeks
Review date: 5. Dec. 2022 by Jennifer Weber
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
It is my second time in this school and I recommend it everyone. Staff care about every student, teachers are very good and friendly. It is easy make friends with students from different nationalities.
Review details
Course: General English 24 - 1 week
Review date: 19. Sep. 2017 by Marta Kowalewicz
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The teaching method of some teachers; the staff makes you feel like you're in a big family every day!
Insider tip: I recommend family accommodation, sharing this wonderful experience with them and being able to really immerse yourself in culture and the English language.
Review details
Other comments Newly built school, new spaces and very central location.
Course: General English + Conversation Intensive [Inglese] - 4 weeks
Review date: 30. Aug. 2018 by Mariacristina Candiano
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The location is very good for lunch after class.
Disliked
Classes start at noon and finish at 2.30 pm, which is a bit late.
Review details
Course: General English 18 - 1 week
Review date: 8. Nov. 2022 by tim-long CHENG
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Teachers are very friendly and patient.
Review details
Other comments Organization and location is very good.
Course: General English + Conversation - 4 weeks
Review date: 4. Feb. 2019 by Danielle Silva Do Nascimento
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Discipline, close to all amenities.
Disliked
Italo confuses sometimes it’s own opinion and course.
Review details
Course: General English 25 - 2 weeks
Review date: 2. Dec. 2024 by Didier Haaby
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The professionalism of some teachers
Insider tip: I recommend the residence accommodation instead of the homestay
Review details
Course: General English - Intensive - 2 weeks
Review date: 6. Sep. 2016 by Pier Giuseppe Contartese
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Quality of education
Review details
Course: General English 18 - 10 weeks
Review date: 25. Dec. 2017 by Pierre Dugast
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Location
Review details
Course: CAE Exam Preparation 24 - 2 weeks
Review date: 20. Oct. 2018 by Elena Pelymskaya
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Ratings of Malvern House compared to ratings of all schools in England UK

 Malvern House ManchesterAverage of all other schools in England UK
Overall school rating4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Location of the school4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Facilities4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Organisation4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Quality of teaching4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Value for money4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Homestay3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Shared flat3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Malvern House

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
Students should arrive at 8:40
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Malvern House and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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Malvern House operated previously under the name
Communicate School of English
Year of school foundation
2010
Legal name/parent company
Communicate English School Ltd | Tax registration ID: 8565447

General school facilities

  • Drink vending machine

  • Snack vending machine

  • Library

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Games room

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Computer lab

  • Copy machine

  • Video game console

  • Table tennis

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)

  • Tourist information

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • 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 all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 13
    • Number of public PC workstations: 12

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Wheelchair access to reception

    • Accessible Toilet

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 140
Throughout the year: 90
Minimum age of students
16 years
7 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Junior courses In summer: 2
Junior courses Throughout the year: 2
Average age of students
In summer: 24 years
Throughout the year: 29 years
Top student nationalities
Student Nationality Percentage of students
Spain 13%
Italy 12%
Saudi Arabia 12%
Germany 6%
France 5%
Turkey 5%
Thailand 4%
Korea 4%
Chile 4%
China 3%
Japan 3%
Netherlands 3%
Venezuela 2%
Brazil 2%
Iran 1%
Iraq 1%
Other nationalities 20%
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 12%
18-24 years 35%
25-34 years 31%
35-50 years 17%
>50 years 5%
The average age outside summer is 5 years higher than in summer.

Information for all courses offered by Malvern House

Lesson duration
50 minutes
School's administrative fee
80.00 £
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 45 £ per course level.
Comments about courses

Medical and travel insurance: GBP 10 per week.

Beginner level students can start any time. If their level is much lower than the rest of the elementary class, the group lessons in the first two weeks will be changed to one-to-one lessons. There are no extra fees but the number of hours will be reduced. On average 3 lessons of group classes equal 1 lesson of one-to-one classes.

Students under 18 years of age must send a guardian or parental consent form before arrival.

Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 90 £. 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 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 25 Aug 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made up
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
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:
90 £ one way
180 £ return (both ways)
Liverpool Airport:
145 £ one way
290 £ return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Manchester.
More details about airports near Manchester and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Manchester page. For flight comparisons to Manchester, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

Nationals from Singapore 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.
School fee for issuing the visa documents:
200 £
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Express shipment fee (via courier)
70 £

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Basketball1 km
Cooking0.2 km
Cricket-
Dancing0.2 km
Football (soccer)1 km
Golf-
Horse riding6 km
Music0.2 km
Rugby2 km
Swimming1 km
Table Tennis0.2 km
Tennis1 km
Volleyball1 km
Yoga0.2 km

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Visits to Science and Industry Museum, Police Museum Trip, Speaking Classes at Manchester Art Gallery, Imperial War Museum, Central Library.

Adults - Paid activities

Bowling, social meals in Manchester restaurants, go-karting.
Leisure programme for adults (sample):
 Sample of activities for adults (PDF)
Sample of activities for adults (PDF)

Accommodation

Student Testimonial Videos

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FAQ about Malvern House, Manchester

  • English courses at Malvern House start at 276 £ for General English 15 course with 15 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of Communicate School
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Manchester Airport (90 £), Liverpool Airport (145 £)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Communicate School varies from 1 students (Individual Tuition Package 10) to 15 students (General English 25)
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Malvern House comes from Poland with a 13% representation, followed by students from Spain (13%) and Italy (12%).
  • Malvern House offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 24 during the summer and 29 for the rest of the year.

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