EC English Manchester, England UK
City Tower, New York Street - M1 3HY Manchester - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Located in the very heart of Manchester, few minute’s walk from Manchester Piccadilly train station
- Free conversation sessions.
- TOP 12% highest ranking among UK language schools according to British Council inspections (ranking 2021/2022).
- Free assistance in applying to college/university programmes by a qualified consultant.
- Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
What we dislike about the school
- Older students should consider that the average age of students at this school is significantly younger than at most other schools.
- Lessons are 45 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.
- Older students should consider that the average age of students at the school is significantly younger than at most other schools.
Special Offers
- Offer!General English 20
- Offer!General English 30
- Offer!IELTS Exam Preparation 20
- Offer!Academic Semester / Year 20
- Offer!Academic Semester / Year 30
- Offer!General English 20 + One-to-One Lessons
- Offer!IELTS Exam Preparation 30
- Offer!English for Work
- Offer!English in the City
Location: EC English Manchester is located in City Tower, right beside Piccadilly Gardens and connects easily to Manchester's colourful Northern Quarter, Chinatown, and St. Peter's Square.
Building highlights:
City Tower has cafés, restaurants, and supermarkets inside or next to the building. Modern amenities such as cycle parking, showers and changing facilities, and a wellbeing hub are available for student use. There is also a dedicated management team offering 24/7 concierge service.
Course selection: Course selection offers something for students of all levels. In addition to General English programmes taught over various schedules and intensities, EC Manchester also provides IELTS Exam Preparation courses and Academic semester or year programmes.
Accommodation: EC Manchester can assist with accommodation in Homestay and Residence facilities local to the school. Meal plans and double room facilities for students travelling together are also available.
What makes the school special: EC English has a number of interesting extras included with the course: Free Access to Microsoft Office for the duration of the course; Orange Carpet Experience; Sunday Welcome Activity; extra language workshops and activities and access to MyEC from booking.
School chain: EC English schools are all part of the larger group of EC Holdings Ltd. As a group, they have pushed boundaries within English tuition, for all levels and age groups, for many years. The group consists of multiple schools, spread throughout locations such as the USA, UK, Ireland, Canada, Malta and South Africa.
The "EC Promise" is true throughout all EC locations, promising students that their English level will improve if they follow the 3 steps of attendance, homework and participation. The group ensures that all students will receive a friendly atmosphere to learn in, high-quality tuition and care, a varied social programme to accompany their learning, and appropriate facilities to reach their language goals.
English Courses
General Language
General English 20
20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from£304£289 / week More
General English 20
20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
£304£289 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 304 289 | 608 578 | 912 867 | 1,216 1,156 | 1,520 1,444 | 1,824 1,733 | 2,128 2,022 | 2,432 2,311 | 3,040 2,888 | 3,360 3,192 | 6,440 6,118 |
| Price in US$ | 389 | 778 | 1,167 | 1,556 | 1,945 | 2,334 | 2,723 | 3,111 | 3,889 | 4,298 | 8,238 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Special Offers:
Welcome back! Promotion for returning students: - Get a discount of EUR/GBP/USD 20 per week if you are a returning student.
Conditions:
- Students must have received an end of course certificate, travelled out of the country and travel back for a new course.
- Student will also benefit from a Registration Fee Waiver if the last course ended a maximum of 12 months before the new course starts. .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Residence Discount: for enrolments of a minimum of 1 weeks, accommodation required - Residence Discount. . Only valid for bookings at this website before Apr 11, 2026. Only valid for courses starting before Apr 20, 2026.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Prices
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 20 £
High season dates 29 Jun 2026 - 28 Aug 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 45 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: 8:30 - 13:50
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:10 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
General English 30
30 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from£368£350 / week More
General English 30
30 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
£368£350 / week
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 368 350 | 736 700 | 1,104 1,049 | 1,472 1,399 | 1,840 1,748 | 2,208 2,098 | 2,576 2,448 | 2,944 2,797 | 3,680 3,496 | 3,888 3,694 | 7,452 7,080 |
| Price in US$ | 471 | 942 | 1,413 | 1,883 | 2,354 | 2,825 | 3,296 | 3,766 | 4,708 | 4,974 | 9,533 |
See Availability
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Special Offers:
Welcome back! Promotion for returning students: - Get a discount of EUR/GBP/USD 20 per week if you are a returning student.
Conditions:
- Students must have received an end of course certificate, travelled out of the country and travel back for a new course.
- Student will also benefit from a Registration Fee Waiver if the last course ended a maximum of 12 months before the new course starts. .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Residence Discount: for enrolments of a minimum of 1 weeks, accommodation required - Residence Discount. . Only valid for bookings at this website before Apr 11, 2026. Only valid for courses starting before Apr 20, 2026.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
This course consists of 20 general English lessons and 10 special focus lessons per week. The student can choose from the following options: speaking with confidence, real-life listening, expand your vocabulary, and global awareness.
Prices
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 20 £
High season dates 29 Jun 2026 - 28 Aug 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 6 daily lessons of 45 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: 8:30 - 13:50
Afternoon: 12:20 - 17:10 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
General English 20 + One-to-One Lessons22 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from£600£570 / week More
General English 20 + One-to-One Lessons
22 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
£600£570 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 600 570 | 1,200 1,140 | 1,800 1,710 | 2,400 2,280 | 3,000 2,850 | 3,600 3,420 | 4,200 3,990 | 4,800 4,560 | 6,000 5,700 | 6,840 6,498 | 13,110 12,455 |
| Price in US$ | 768 | 1,535 | 2,303 | 3,070 | 3,838 | 4,605 | 5,373 | 6,140 | 7,675 | 8,750 | 16,770 |
See Availability
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Special Offers:
Welcome back! Promotion for returning students: - Get a discount of EUR/GBP/USD 20 per week if you are a returning student.
Conditions:
- Students must have received an end of course certificate, travelled out of the country and travel back for a new course.
- Student will also benefit from a Registration Fee Waiver if the last course ended a maximum of 12 months before the new course starts. .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Residence Discount: for enrolments of a minimum of 1 weeks, accommodation required - Residence Discount. . Only valid for bookings at this website before Apr 11, 2026. Only valid for courses starting before Apr 20, 2026.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
This course allows students to focus on their specific language needs.
Students can book additional one-to-one lessons for GBP 120 each.
Prices
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 20 £
High season dates 29 Jun 2026 - 28 Aug 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4-5 daily lessons of 45 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: 8:30 - 11:40
Afternoon: 12:40 - 17:10 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
English in the City30 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from£368£350 / week More
English in the City
30 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
£368£350 / week
More
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 368 350 | 736 700 | 1,104 1,049 | 1,472 1,399 | 1,840 1,748 | 2,208 2,098 | 2,576 2,448 | 2,944 2,797 | 3,312 3,147 | 3,680 3,496 | 3,696 3,512 |
| Price in US$ | 471 | 942 | 1,413 | 1,883 | 2,354 | 2,825 | 3,296 | 3,766 | 4,237 | 4,708 | 4,728 |
See Availability
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Special Offers:
Welcome back! Promotion for returning students: - Get a discount of EUR/GBP/USD 20 per week if you are a returning student.
Conditions:
- Students must have received an end of course certificate, travelled out of the country and travel back for a new course.
- Student will also benefit from a Registration Fee Waiver if the last course ended a maximum of 12 months before the new course starts. .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Residence Discount: for enrolments of a minimum of 1 weeks, accommodation required - Residence Discount. . Only valid for bookings at this website before Apr 11, 2026. Only valid for courses starting before Apr 20, 2026.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Prices
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 20 £
High season dates 29 Jun 2026 - 28 Aug 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 6 daily lessons of 45 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: 8:30 - 11:40
Afternoon: 12:20 - 17:10 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
Academic Semester / Year 2020 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from£220£209 / week More
Academic Semester / Year 20
20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
£220£209 / week
More
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 24 | 36 | 48 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5,280 5,016 | 7,920 7,524 | 10,560 10,032 |
| Price in US$ | 6,754 | 10,131 | 13,508 |
See Availability
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Special Offers:
Welcome back! Promotion for returning students: - Get a discount of EUR/GBP/USD 20 per week if you are a returning student.
Conditions:
- Students must have received an end of course certificate, travelled out of the country and travel back for a new course.
- Student will also benefit from a Registration Fee Waiver if the last course ended a maximum of 12 months before the new course starts. .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Residence Discount: for enrolments of a minimum of 1 weeks, accommodation required - Residence Discount. . Only valid for bookings at this website before Apr 11, 2026. Only valid for courses starting before Apr 20, 2026.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
This course is designed to help develop fluency and accuracy across all the 4 core language skills. There are a wide variety of extras to maximise your practice time, with activities including lectures, a pronunciation clinic, conversation class, and a reading workshop.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 45 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: 8:30 - 11:40
Afternoon: 12:20 - 17:10 - Possible course durations
- 24, 36, 48 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
Academic Semester / Year 3030 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from£280£266 / week More
Academic Semester / Year 30
30 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
£280£266 / week
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 24 | 36 | 48 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6,720 6,384 | 10,080 9,576 | 13,440 12,768 |
| Price in US$ | 8,596 | 12,894 | 17,192 |
See Availability
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Special Offers:
Welcome back! Promotion for returning students: - Get a discount of EUR/GBP/USD 20 per week if you are a returning student.
Conditions:
- Students must have received an end of course certificate, travelled out of the country and travel back for a new course.
- Student will also benefit from a Registration Fee Waiver if the last course ended a maximum of 12 months before the new course starts. .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Residence Discount: for enrolments of a minimum of 1 weeks, accommodation required - Residence Discount. . Only valid for bookings at this website before Apr 11, 2026. Only valid for courses starting before Apr 20, 2026.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
This course is designed to help develop fluency and accuracy across all the 4 core language skills. There are a wide variety of extras to maximise your practice time, with activities including lectures, a pronunciation clinic, conversation class, and a reading workshop.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 6 daily lessons of 45 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: 8:30 - 11:40
Afternoon: 12:20 - 17:10 - Possible course durations
- 24, 36, 48 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
Business
English for Work30 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from£368£350 / week More
English for Work
30 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
£368£350 / week
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 368 350 | 736 700 | 1,104 1,049 | 1,472 1,399 | 1,840 1,748 | 2,208 2,098 | 2,576 2,448 | 2,944 2,797 | 3,312 3,147 | 3,680 3,496 | 3,696 3,512 |
| Price in US$ | 471 | 942 | 1,413 | 1,883 | 2,354 | 2,825 | 3,296 | 3,766 | 4,237 | 4,708 | 4,728 |
See Availability
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Special Offers:
Welcome back! Promotion for returning students: - Get a discount of EUR/GBP/USD 20 per week if you are a returning student.
Conditions:
- Students must have received an end of course certificate, travelled out of the country and travel back for a new course.
- Student will also benefit from a Registration Fee Waiver if the last course ended a maximum of 12 months before the new course starts. .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Residence Discount: for enrolments of a minimum of 1 weeks, accommodation required - Residence Discount. . Only valid for bookings at this website before Apr 11, 2026. Only valid for courses starting before Apr 20, 2026.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Prices
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 20 £
High season dates 29 Jun 2026 - 28 Aug 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 6 daily lessons of 45 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: 8:30 - 11:40
Afternoon: 12:20 - 17:10 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
IELTS Exam Preparation 2020 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from£288£274 / week More
IELTS Exam Preparation 20
20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
£288£274 / week
More
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,152 1,095 | 1,440 1,368 | 1,728 1,642 | 2,016 1,916 | 2,304 2,189 | 2,880 2,736 | 3,360 3,192 | 6,440 6,118 |
| Price in US$ | 1,474 | 1,842 | 2,211 | 2,579 | 2,948 | 3,684 | 4,298 | 8,238 |
See Availability
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Special Offers:
Welcome back! Promotion for returning students: - Get a discount of EUR/GBP/USD 20 per week if you are a returning student.
Conditions:
- Students must have received an end of course certificate, travelled out of the country and travel back for a new course.
- Student will also benefit from a Registration Fee Waiver if the last course ended a maximum of 12 months before the new course starts. .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Residence Discount: for enrolments of a minimum of 1 weeks, accommodation required - Residence Discount. . Only valid for bookings at this website before Apr 11, 2026. Only valid for courses starting before Apr 20, 2026.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
This is a preparation course for the IELTS exam. The course price does not include the exam fee.
Prices
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 20 £
High season dates 29 Jun 2026 - 28 Aug 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 45 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: 8:30 - 11:40
Afternoon: 12:20 - 17:10 - Possible course durations
- 4-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
IELTS Exam Preparation 3030 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from£368£350 / week More
IELTS Exam Preparation 30
30 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
£368£350 / week
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,472 1,399 | 1,840 1,748 | 2,208 2,098 | 2,576 2,448 | 2,944 2,797 | 3,680 3,496 | 3,888 3,694 | 7,452 7,080 |
| Price in US$ | 1,883 | 2,354 | 2,825 | 3,296 | 3,766 | 4,708 | 4,974 | 9,533 |
See Availability
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Special Offers:
Welcome back! Promotion for returning students: - Get a discount of EUR/GBP/USD 20 per week if you are a returning student.
Conditions:
- Students must have received an end of course certificate, travelled out of the country and travel back for a new course.
- Student will also benefit from a Registration Fee Waiver if the last course ended a maximum of 12 months before the new course starts. .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Residence Discount: for enrolments of a minimum of 1 weeks, accommodation required - Residence Discount. . Only valid for bookings at this website before Apr 11, 2026. Only valid for courses starting before Apr 20, 2026.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Prices
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 20 £
High season dates 29 Jun 2026 - 28 Aug 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 6 daily lessons of 45 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: 8:30 - 11:40
Afternoon: 12:20 - 17:10 - Possible course durations
- 4-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
Our prices for EC English include
- 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 consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant
- INCLUDED Free assistance in applying to college/university programs by a qualified consultant
School reception1/9
Building 2/9
Manchester3/9
lesson4/9
Computers5/9
Discussion6/9
Leisure area7/9
classroom8/9
Computer room9/9
Student opinions about EC English, Manchester
4.0
Overall school rating of
EC English, Manchester
EC English, Manchester
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Jasmin
29 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Super nice people”
Insider tip: “The school activities”
Details of the review
Course: General English 30 - 12 weeks
Review date: 6. May. 2015 by Jasmin Piche
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
EC English (EC)
- Accreditations and Quality seals
- 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
- 60% male / 40% female
- Offer for returning students
- You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at EC English and you book here.
- Year of school foundation
- 2014
General school facilities
Drink vending machine
Computer lab
Library
Movie rental
Lounge
Video game console
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Guidance for further higher education (free)
Paid parking (<500m)
Facilities for islamic students
Homestay option that can prepare halal food
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: 9
- Number of public PC workstations: 18
Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to classroom
Accessible Toilet
Wheelchair access to reception
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 30% |
| Spain | 12% |
| Brazil | 10% |
| Switzerland | 6% |
| Other nationalities | 42% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 13.861386138614% |
| 18-24 years | 57.425742574257% |
| 25-34 years | 17.821782178218% |
| 35-50 years | 8.9108910891089% |
| >50 years | 1.980198019802% |
- Average number of students
- Throughout the year: 90
- Minimum age of students
- 16 years
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 9Adult courses Throughout the year: 9Junior courses In summer: 5Junior courses Throughout the year: 5
Information for all courses offered by EC English
- Lesson duration
- 45 minutes
- School's administrative fee
- £60
- Course material
- Generally, course material has to be purchased by all students at the school. The costs of course material will be approximately £7 per week.
- Comments about courses
Students under 18 must book homestay, a return airport transfer and provide a parental consent form. Minors traveling with parents are exempt from these requirements.
High season fee not applicable to bookings longer than 12 weeks.
Additional fees:- Bank transfer fee: GBP 18.
- Student insurance (optional): GBP 14 per week.
- Course material:
From 1 to 11 weeks: GBP 7 per week,
From 12 to 23 weeks: GBP 84,
Courses of 24 weeks or more: GBP 105.
Lessons may alternate between morning and afternoon sessions. For morning guarantee, add the following supplement: - From 1 to 11 weeks: GBP 40 per week.
- From 12 to 23 weeks: GBP 35 per week.
- For 24+ weeks: GBP 30 per week.
- Bank transfer fee: GBP 18.
- Individual classes
- Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 120 £. 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 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 03 Apr 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 04 May 2026, 25 May 2026, 31 Aug 2026, 25 Dec 2026, 28 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 before the start of the course via an online form.
Lessons needed per English language level
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:
- £135 one way
£270 return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Manchester Airport (MAN).
Leisure activities
Leisure programme for adults (sample):
Adult Activity Calendar 2023 October
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Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- - Coffee & chat.
- Chatroom.
- Vocabulary clinic.
- Speaking clinic.
- Grammar clinic. Adults - Paid activities
- - Lake District.
- York trip.
- Alton Towers.
- Oxford day trip.
- Liverpool.
- Chester outlet. - Video about leisure activities at EC English Manchester
Accommodation
Homestay Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal 
Shared bathroom
from
£265/ week Show more
Homestay
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
£265/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 265 | 530 | 795 | 1060 | 1325 | 1590 | 1855 | 2120 | 2650 | 3180 | 265 | 40 |
| Price in US$ | 357 | 714 | 1,071 | 1,428 | 1,785 | 2,141 | 2,498 | 2,855 | 3,569 | 4,282 | 357 | 54 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Saturday
- Check-out
- Saturday
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 40£.
- Price extra night
- £45 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Includes
- Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast & 1 meal.
- Minimum age of students
- 19
- Dates
- High season dates: 27 Jun 2026 - 29 Aug 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 25 £
Homestay Single room, Breakfast
Shared bathroom
from
£220/ week Show more
Homestay
Single room, Breakfast
Shared bathroom
from
£220/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 220 | 440 | 660 | 880 | 1100 | 1320 | 1540 | 1760 | 2200 | 2640 | 220 | 40 |
| Price in US$ | 297 | 593 | 889 | 1,185 | 1,482 | 1,778 | 2,074 | 2,370 | 2,963 | 3,555 | 297 | 54 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Saturday
- Check-out
- Saturday
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 40£.
- Price extra night
- £40 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Includes
- Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast.
- Minimum age of students
- 19
- Dates
- High season dates: 27 Jun 2026 - 29 Aug 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 25 £
Homestay Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
£205/ week Show more
Homestay
Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
£205/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 205 | 410 | 615 | 820 | 1025 | 1230 | 1435 | 1640 | 2050 | 2460 | 205 | 40 |
| Price in US$ | 277 | 553 | 829 | 1,105 | 1,381 | 1,657 | 1,933 | 2,209 | 2,761 | 3,313 | 277 | 54 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Saturday
- Check-out
- Saturday
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 40£.
- Price extra night
- £35 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Includes
- Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 19
- Dates
- High season dates: 27 Jun 2026 - 29 Aug 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 25 £
Homestay - Under 18 Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
£270/ week Show more
Homestay - Under 18
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
£270/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 270 | 540 | 810 | 1080 | 1350 | 1620 | 1890 | 2160 | 2700 | 3240 | 270 | 40 |
| Price in US$ | 364 | 728 | 1,091 | 1,455 | 1,818 | 2,182 | 2,545 | 2,909 | 3,636 | 4,363 | 364 | 54 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Saturday
- Check-out
- Saturday
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 40£.
- Price extra night
- £50 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Includes
- Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast & 1 meal.
- Minimum age of students
- 16
- Maximum age of students
- 18
- Dates
- High season dates: 27 Jun 2026 - 29 Aug 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 25 £
IQ Lambert & Fairfield Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
£340/ week Show more
IQ Lambert & Fairfield
Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
£340/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 340 | 680 | 1020 | 1360 | 1700 | 2040 | 2380 | 2720 | 3400 | 4080 | 340 | 40 |
| Price in US$ | 458 | 916 | 1,374 | 1,832 | 2,290 | 2,747 | 3,205 | 3,663 | 4,579 | 5,494 | 458 | 54 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Saturday
- Check-out
- Saturday
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 40£.
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Private bathroom
- Included
- Average distance from school
- 6 minutes walking.
- Includes
- Private bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
- Dates
- High season dates: 27 Jun 2026 - 29 Aug 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 35 £
No extra nights bookable
Vita Residence Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
£370/ week Show more
Vita Residence
Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
£370/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 370 | 740 | 1110 | 1480 | 1850 | 2220 | 2590 | 2960 | 3700 | 4440 | 370 | 40 |
| Price in US$ | 499 | 997 | 1,495 | 1,993 | 2,491 | 2,990 | 3,488 | 3,986 | 4,982 | 5,979 | 499 | 54 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
There are 20 washing machines and the cost is GBP 2.80 per load.
Weekly cleaning of common areas. The room is cleaned once a fortnight included within the cost of the room. The residence offers additional cleaning services for between GBP 15 and GBP 30.
- Check-in
- Saturday 16:00 or later
- Check-out
- Saturday
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 40£.
- Price extra night
- £65 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Private bathroom
- Included
- Average distance from school
- 12 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
- 19
- Dates
- High season dates: 27 Jun 2026 - 29 Aug 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 35 £
Questions and answers about EC English
Could your school provide an offer letter that includes the CAS number and sponsor license information to support my visa application for a 4-week short-term student visa?
“We don’t have a CAS number anymore in our UK schools. If you are booking for 4 weeks, you only need a standard visitor visa, not a CAS.”
Suzanne Unus, Sales Manager from EC English, Machester - Aug 15, 2025
FAQ about EC English, Manchester
What is the best price for a course at EC English, Manchester?
“English courses at EC English start at 209 £ for Academic Semester / Year 20 course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.”
Is airport pickup offered by EC English?
“Yes. The school offers pickup from Manchester Airport (135 £)”
Which countries are students of EC English from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at EC English comes from Saudi Arabia with a 30% representation, followed by students from Spain (12%) and Brazil (10%).”
Terms of EC English
- First day of course
- Students should arrive at 9:00
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
- Legal name/parent company
- EC English Holdings Ltd. | Tax registration ID: GB230781424
Visa Documents
Nationals from Italy 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 16. 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.
- Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
- Yes
- 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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EC’s General English course in Manchester will give you the tools you need to improve confidence with using the language in a range of situations and contexts. When you’re not in one of their 20 classes per week, you will find yourself enjoying this iconic city, whether for its live music scene, nightlife, shopping opportunities, or football culture.
Apart from all that, Manchester residents have an established reputation in the UK for being particularly friendly towards newcomers.
You will be assigned to a group that fits your level of English ability, so you don’t have to worry about being out of sync with the rest of your classmates.