Best English schools in Manchester by category - student age group, leisure/fun
15 language schools in Manchester from 273£ for a 1 week English course
Manchester ratings & opinions
How our students rated their experience in Manchester
What our students said about Manchester
Manchester is a nice city. You're able to visit many attractions on foot and the public transport is an additional benefit which works very well. In my opinion, generally the city is too dirty. There are too many homeless people which is terrible to see if you are not used to it and not familiar with this situation. The nightlife also has two faces. There are many locations to have fun and enjoy the nightlife, but there are also many drunk people who are argumentative. If you see the bigger picture of Manchester, it’s a city worth visiting.
Manchester has become my new favourite city! There is so much to discover and you experience something new every day. The city is perfectly located and it is very easy to discover other big cities by bus and train.
Beautiful city! Lots to see. I was delighted and surprised that entrances to museums and exhibitions are free :)
A pretty, lively city with lots of shops. Certainly not as pretty as London, but pleasant
A nice city to study English in (better if you go in summer though)
Most recent student reviews of language schools in Manchester
It has been a pleasant 1-week experience at Britannia Academy. Nice people, I have practised English and it has fulfilled my expectations. I would come back.
11 June 2024
Course: Intensive Course 24 - 1 week
Student age: 49 years
I found the organisation of the lessons and activities very effective...!
12 December 2023
Course: General English 20 - 3 weeks
Student age: 36 years
Very good school with friendly and competent staff. Ideally located in the centre of Manchester.
30 October 2023
Course: Semi-Intensive Course 10 - 1 week
Student age: 16 years
The courses are not linear or repetitive
30 August 2023
Course: General Course - 4 weeks
Student age: 16 years
Everything, I really spent a lot of unforgettable moments there, the classes are top notch, the school is very welcoming
7 August 2023
Course: Intensive Course 20 - 2 weeks
Student age: 16 years
Information about Manchester
Key Facts about Manchester
- Price index excluding rent: 77* (23% cheaper than New York)
- Price index including rent: 56* (45% cheaper than New York)
- Price index food only:61* (39% cheaper than New York)
- Big Mac price (England UK average):
3.48 £ (14% cheaper than in USA)
- Residential voltage: 230 V
- Frequency: 50 Hz
Weather in Manchester
Events in Manchester
08 November 2024 - 21 December 2024Manchester boasts the largest Christmas Market in the UK. You can find 10 different markets: a world market, a French market, a German market and more.
July 2025 - 2025Biennial arts festival where some of the biggest names in art, music, dance and theatre come together to present new and exciting projects or productions.
July 2025Celebrated for over 50 years, the Manchester Caribbean Carnival is a mainstay event on Manchester's events calendar. Over the 2 day celebrations, all can enjoy the music, food, dance and culture, typical of the Caribbean. An event that is suitable for all of the family that should not be missed!
August 2025These Halloween-themed activities and attractions throughout Manchester are not to be missed. From ghoulish events to giant inflatable monsters, the city is alight with scary happenings and surprises for all of the family!
What to do in Manchester
Arrival airports
Public transportation to city center:
Every 60 minutes, 15 minutes.
Main stops: Manchester Airport, Manchester Piccadilly
Every 60 minutes, 30 minutes.
Main stops: Manchester Airport, Manchester Coach Station
Taxi: 20 minutes drive to city center of Manchester
Public transportation to city center:
Every 60 minutes, 55 minutes.
Main stops: Liverpool Airport, Manchester
Taxi: 40 minutes drive to city center of Manchester
Q&A - Questions about English courses and schools in Manchester
- I am interested in looking for a school where I can learn English from scratch, and if possible, I would like to see if you have accommodation.“We work with a number of schools in Manchester, all of which accept absolute beginners, but please note the possible start dates, as these students can usually only start their course on certain dates. You can find this information in the profiles of the different schools.
The schools we work with offer a wide range of accommodation (host families, single or shared rooms in flats or residences, etc.). Homestay is the most recommended option for a true language immersion experience, and if you also take into account that, in most cases, half board or full board is also included, you will have the opportunity to continue practising the language around the dinner table, and you will learn much more about the local culture and traditions.”Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Aug 08, 2024I am looking for an English programme for my 10-year-old daughter. We don't need accommodation. Do you have any options?“In the summer, Britannia English Academy offers a junior programme for students from 7 to 17 years old. It's possible to book English lessons only or the combination of English lessons with social activities.”Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 21, 2023I am unable to attend 2 consecutive weeks. Would it be possible to attend 2 weeks but not in a row?“You are very welcome to book 2 one week courses, however please note that you might not be placed in the same group the second week as they might have advanced too much during the week you will not join them.
”Louise Granath, LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 19, 2022FAQ - Frequently asked questions about English courses in Manchester
- I would like to book a summer course for my 14-year-old daughter in Warrington, Manchester or Liverpool with homestay accommodation for a week from mid-August.“It is an excellent choice to have your daughter participate in a junior programme: it will be a very formative experience and certainly enriching in many respects, first and foremost for learning English! Please note that many summer programmes end in the first week of August. At the time of writing (2024), however, we can offer you an excellent school in Manchester, Britannia English Academy, which offers junior programmes throughout August. ”Veronica Romualdi, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 01, 2024Didn't find what you are looking for?Interested in a specific type of course? See our reviews of English courses & camps for teenager and children in Manchester or other 39 different English course types in Manchester.Interested in language travel to other cities? Have a look at English language schools in other cities in England UK such as Aldenham, Ardingly, Arundel, Ascot, Ashford ..., Bath, Bedford, Benenden, Birmingham, Blackpool, Bournemouth, Bradford, Brettenham, Brighton, Bristol, Broadstairs, Bury St Edmunds, Cambridge, Canterbury, Casterton, Caterham, Chelmsford, Cheltenham, Chester, Chichester, Clitheroe, Colchester, Cornwall, Cotswolds, Crowthorne, Dover, Durham, Eastbourne, Egham, Ellesmere, Exeter, Folkestone, Frensham, Gloucester, Guildford, Hailsham, Halifax, Hampshire, Hastings, Hatfield, Henley-On-Thames, Hereford, Hove, Hull, Ilfracombe, Ipswich, Isle of Sheppey, Isle of Wight, Jersey, Lancashire, Lancing, Leeds, Leicester, Lewes, Lincolnshire, Liverpool, London, Loughborough, Luton, Maidenhead, Maidstone, Malvern, Margate, Milton Keynes, Newcastle, Newquay, Norwich, Nottingham, Oakham, Oxford, Paignton, Peterborough, Plymouth, Poole, Portsmouth, Preston, Ramsgate, Reading, Rochester, Salisbury, Sedbergh, Sevenoaks, Sheffield, Sherborne, Shrewsbury, Southampton, Stratford-upon-Avon, Surrey, Thatcham, Tiverton, Torquay, Totnes, Truro, Tunbridge Wells, Walhampton, Watford, Weymouth, Whitstable, Winchester, Windlesham, Windsor, Woburn, Woodbridge, Worcester, Worthing, York or see our list of all schools in England UK. You may also want to consult options outside England UK for learning English.Show more
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