NCG - New College Group Manchester, England UK
- Top rated social activities4.6
- Top rated school facilities4.5
- Welcome dinner.
- Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
Location: NCG - New College Group is to the east of the centre of Manchester, close to Piccadilly Gardens. It is just outside the Northern Quarter of the city, which has a bohemian feel with boutiques, restaurants and a selection of live music bars. The central retail district is a 10-minute walk from the school. The National Football Museum is also found in this area.
Getting around Manchester: The Piccadily Gardens Tram Stop is across the road from the school. The purple and blue line both run from this station. It reaches the centre of Manchester in five minutes. By foot, the centre of the city is 11 minutes. The school is in a good position for bus stations, for those who prefer to use this mode of transportation.
Things to do in Manchester: The Science and Industry Museum, Manchester Art Gallery and John Rylands Research Institute and Library are all located in the heart of Manchester. These are all around a 15-minutes walk from NCG. Old Trafford Football Stadium and IWM North Museum are both 30 minutes away by tram from the school.
Course structure: There are general group English courses in a selection of durations. Students can prepare for the IELTS exam as a package programme or attach it to a general English class. Business English is also available as an add on to a general English programme. NCG has private classes for those who prefer a more personalised experience with the teacher.
Junior programmes: The school runs young learner programmes throughout the summer months in another location from the main adult school building.
English Courses
Intensive English
In high demand!21 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from£340£323 / week More

| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 24 | 36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 340 323 | 680 646 | 1,020 969 | 1,360 1,292 | 2,040 1,938 | 2,600 2,470 | 3,250 3,088 | 3,900 3,705 | 4,960 4,712 | 7,080 6,726 | 10,080 9,576 |
| Price in US$ | 435 | 870 | 1,305 | 1,740 | 2,610 | 3,326 | 4,158 | 4,989 | 6,345 | 9,057 | 12,894 |
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
- General course schedule
- 4-5 daily lessons of 60 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: 8:45 - 13:15
Afternoon: 13:30 - 18:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Super-Intensive English
25 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from£370£352 / week More

| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 24 | 36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 370 352 | 740 703 | 1,110 1,055 | 1,480 1,406 | 2,220 2,109 | 2,840 2,698 | 3,550 3,373 | 4,260 4,047 | 5,440 5,168 | 7,800 7,410 | 11,160 10,602 |
| Price in US$ | 474 | 947 | 1,420 | 1,894 | 2,840 | 3,633 | 4,542 | 5,450 | 6,959 | 9,978 | 14,276 |
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
- General course schedule
- 5 daily lessons of 60 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: 8:45 - 14:30
Afternoon: 12:15 - 18:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
General English15 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from£285£271 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 24 | 36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 285 271 | 570 542 | 855 813 | 1,140 1,083 | 1,710 1,625 | 2,160 2,052 | 2,700 2,565 | 3,240 3,078 | 4,080 3,876 | 5,760 5,472 | 8,100 7,695 |
| Price in US$ | 365 | 730 | 1,094 | 1,459 | 2,188 | 2,763 | 3,454 | 4,145 | 5,219 | 7,368 | 10,362 |
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
- General course schedule
- 3 daily lessons of 60 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: 8:45 - 12:00
Afternoon: 14:15 - 18:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
One-to-One Lessons5 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from£350£333 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 350 333 | 700 665 | 1,050 998 | 1,400 1,330 | 1,750 1,663 | 2,100 1,995 | 2,450 2,328 | 2,800 2,660 | 3,150 2,993 | 3,500 3,325 | 4,200 3,990 |
| Price in US$ | 448 | 896 | 1,344 | 1,791 | 2,239 | 2,687 | 3,134 | 3,582 | 4,030 | 4,478 | 5,373 |
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
General IELTS Preparation
15 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from£285£271 / week More

| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 24 | 36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 285 271 | 570 542 | 855 813 | 1,140 1,083 | 1,710 1,625 | 2,160 2,052 | 2,700 2,565 | 3,240 3,078 | 4,080 3,876 | 5,760 5,472 | 8,100 7,695 |
| Price in US$ | 365 | 730 | 1,094 | 1,459 | 2,188 | 2,763 | 3,454 | 4,145 | 5,219 | 7,368 | 10,362 |
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
- General course schedule
- 3 daily lessons of 60 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: 8:45 - 12:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
- Exam fee
- 250 £
Intensive IELTS Preparation
21 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from£340£323 / week More

| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 24 | 36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 340 323 | 680 646 | 1,020 969 | 1,360 1,292 | 2,040 1,938 | 2,600 2,470 | 3,250 3,088 | 3,900 3,705 | 4,960 4,712 | 7,080 6,726 | 10,080 9,576 |
| Price in US$ | 435 | 870 | 1,305 | 1,740 | 2,610 | 3,326 | 4,158 | 4,989 | 6,345 | 9,057 | 12,894 |
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
- General course schedule
- 4-5 daily lessons of 60 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: 8:45 - 13:15
Afternoon: 13:30 - 10:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
- Exam fee
- 250 £
Our prices for NCG - New College Group include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Welcome dinner
- 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 junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
- INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
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Ratings of NCG - New College Group compared to ratings of all schools in England UK
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NCG - New College Group (NCG)
- English teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- 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 NCG - New College Group and you book here.
- Year of school foundation
- 2010
General school facilities
Fridge for student use
Computer lab
Free after-class access to language learning software
Games room
Lounge
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Video game console
Table soccer / football
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Smoking zones (outdoors)
Tourist information
Assistance with entrance ticket purchases
Assistance with organizing transportation
Paid parking (<500m)
Facilities for islamic students
Available area to pray at the school
Facilities to wash feet before praying
Halal food offered 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
Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 15
- Number of public PC workstations: 25
Facilities for disabled students
Accessible Toilet
Adapted for students with learning difficulty
Wheelchair access to reception
Wheelchair access to classroom
Student Age / Nationality
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 31% |
| France | 15% |
| Italy | 10% |
| Spain | 6% |
| Thailand | 5% |
| Brazil | 3% |
| Chile | 3% |
| Turkey | 2% |
| Korea | 2% |
| Germany | 1% |
| China | 1% |
| Other nationalities | 21% |
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 5% |
| 18-24 years | 35% |
| 25-34 years | 35% |
| 35-50 years | 15% |
| >50 years | 10% |
- Average number of students
- In summer: 207Throughout the year: 160
- Minimum age of students
- 16 years12 years for specific Junior courses
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 6Adult courses Throughout the year: 6Junior courses In summer: 6Junior courses Throughout the year: 6
- Average age of students
- In summer: 21 yearsThroughout the year: 24 years
Information for all courses offered by NCG - New College Group
- Lesson duration
- 60 minutes
- School's administrative fee
- £75
- Course material
- Generally, course material has to be purchased by all students at the school. The costs of course material will be approximately £40 per course level.
- Comments about courses
Students under 18 are required to submit a parental consent form and must book homestay and airport transfers.
- Medical and Travel Insurance: GBP 8 (per week).
- Change school fee: GBP 100.
Course material price: - 1-8 weeks: GBP 40
- 9-16 weeks: GBP 70
- 17-24 weeks: GBP 100
- 25-35 weeks: GBP 130
- 36+ weeks: GBP 160.
Choose between morning or afternoon classes (a specific timetable cannot be guaranteed).
- Medical and Travel Insurance: GBP 8 (per week).
- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026 - 04 Jan 2026, 18 Apr 2026, 21 Apr 2026, 05 May 2026, 26 May 2026, 25 Aug 2026, 25 Dec 2026 - 31 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.
Airport transfer
- Manchester Airport:
- £110 one way
£200 return (both ways)
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- Conversation club, debate club, student council, sporting activities, arts & crafts, etc.
Adults - Paid activities
- National park visits, live music, bowling, go karting, Old Trafford stadium tour, laser quest.
Junior - Free activities
- -
Junior - Paid activities
- -
Accommodation
City Centre Student Residence
In high demand!
3 ratings Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
£290/ week Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 290 | 580 | 870 | 1160 | 1450 | 1740 | 2030 | 2320 | 2900 | 3480 | 290 | 75 |
| Price in US$ | 391 | 781 | 1,172 | 1,562 | 1,953 | 2,343 | 2,734 | 3,124 | 3,905 | 4,686 | 391 | 101 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Sunday 12:00-23:00
- Check-out
- Sunday 6:00-11:00
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 75£.
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Private bathroom
- Included
- Average distance from school
- 15 minutes walking.
- Includes
- TV, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Private bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
- Maximum age of students
- 99
- Dates
- High season dates: 31 May 2026 - 30 Aug 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 35 £
Homestay
For the summer, only limited places left!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
2 ratings Single room, Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends
Shared bathroom
from
£240/ week Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 240 | 480 | 720 | 960 | 1200 | 1440 | 1680 | 1920 | 2400 | 2880 | 240 | 75 |
| Price in US$ | 324 | 647 | 970 | 1,293 | 1,616 | 1,939 | 2,263 | 2,586 | 3,232 | 3,878 | 324 | 101 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Sunday 12:00-23:00
- Check-out
- Sunday 7:00-11:00
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 75£.
- Price extra night
- £35 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Includes
- TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
- Maximum age of students
- 99
- Dates
- High season dates: 31 May 2026 - 30 Aug 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 35 £
Homestay
For the summer, only limited places left!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
2 ratings Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends
Shared bathroom
from
£210/ week Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 210 | 420 | 630 | 840 | 1050 | 1260 | 1470 | 1680 | 2100 | 2520 | 210 | 75 |
| Price in US$ | 283 | 566 | 849 | 1,132 | 1,414 | 1,697 | 1,980 | 2,263 | 2,828 | 3,394 | 283 | 101 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Sunday 12:00-23:00
- Check-out
- Sunday 7:00-11:00
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 75£.
- Price extra night
- £35 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
- Includes
- TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
- Maximum age of students
- 99
- Dates
- High season dates: 31 May 2026 - 30 Aug 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 35 £
Homestay (Students aged 14-15)
For the summer, only limited places left!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
Single room, Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends
Shared bathroom
from
£275/ week Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | -- | 550 | 825 | 1100 | 1375 | 1650 | 1925 | 2200 | 2750 | 3300 | 275 | 75 |
| Price in US$ | 741 | 1,111 | 1,482 | 1,852 | 2,222 | 2,592 | 2,963 | 3,703 | 4,444 | 371 | 101 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Sunday 12:00-23:00
- Check-out
- Sunday 7:00-11:00
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 75£.
- Price extra night
- £35 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Private bathroom
- Optional at 50£
- Includes
- TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends.
- Minimum age of students
- 14
- Maximum age of students
- 15
- Dates
- High season dates: 31 May 2026 - 30 Aug 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 35 £
Homestay (Students aged 14-15)
For the summer, only limited places left!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends
Shared bathroom
from
£245/ week Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | -- | 490 | 735 | 980 | 1225 | 1470 | 1715 | 1960 | 2450 | 2940 | 245 | 75 |
| Price in US$ | 660 | 990 | 1,320 | 1,650 | 1,980 | 2,310 | 2,640 | 3,299 | 3,959 | 330 | 101 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Sunday 12:00-23:00
- Check-out
- Sunday 7:00-11:00
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 75£.
- Price extra night
- £35 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
- Includes
- TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends.
- Minimum age of students
- 14
- Maximum age of students
- 15
- Dates
- High season dates: 31 May 2026 - 30 Aug 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 35 £
Homestay (Students aged 16-17)
For the summer, only limited places left!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
Single room, Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends
Shared bathroom
from
£275/ week Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | -- | 550 | 825 | 1100 | 1375 | 1650 | 1925 | 2200 | 2750 | 3300 | 275 | 75 |
| Price in US$ | 741 | 1,111 | 1,482 | 1,852 | 2,222 | 2,592 | 2,963 | 3,703 | 4,444 | 371 | 101 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Sunday 12:00-23:00
- Check-out
- Sunday 7:00-11:00
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 75£.
- Price extra night
- £35 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Private bathroom
- Optional at 50£
- Includes
- TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends.
- Minimum age of students
- 16
- Maximum age of students
- 17
- Dates
- High season dates: 31 May 2026 - 30 Aug 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 35 £
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Terms of NCG - New College Group
- First day of course
- Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:45
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school







- Legal name/parent company
- NCG Holdings Ltd | Tax registration ID: GB108488203
Visa Documents
- Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
- No
- Express shipment fee (via courier)
- 75 £
- 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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