The Essential English Centre Manchester, England UK
109 Portland Street - M1 6DN Manchester - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- The first and only Quality English licensed school in Manchester.
- Free assistance in applying to college/university programmes by a qualified consultant.
What we dislike about the school
- Lessons are 45 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.
Location:
The school is located in the city centre, just 2 minutes walk from all popular attractions. Students can expect a vibrant, professional and friendly school with excellent teaching standards and small class sizes to ensure that students progress quickly towards their goals. The school offers a personal service to all of the students, who enjoy the warm atmosphere of the school. Students feel at home, and the staff provide excellent service both in teaching and all other aspects of their stay.
English Courses
General Language
General Course
This course tends to sell out quickly!20 lessons per week | 14 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from£285£271 / week More
General Course
This course tends to sell out quickly!
20 lessons per week | 14 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
£285£271 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 24 | 36 | 44 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 285 271 | 570 542 | 855 813 | 1,140 1,083 | 1,710 1,625 | 2,280 2,166 | 2,850 2,708 | 3,575 3,397 | 6,360 6,042 | 9,540 9,063 | 11,660 11,077 |
| Price in US$ | 366 | 731 | 1,096 | 1,461 | 2,192 | 2,922 | 3,653 | 4,582 | 8,151 | 12,227 | 14,943 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
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: 9:30 - 12:45 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 14 / Average: 11
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Student reviews about "General Course" at The Essential English Centre
raphaël hong lin
"Good"
Additional information for all courses
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Intensive Course
In high demand!30 lessons per week | 14 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from£385£366 / week More
Intensive Course
In high demand!
30 lessons per week | 14 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
£385£366 / week
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 24 | 36 | 44 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 385 366 | 770 732 | 1,155 1,098 | 1,540 1,463 | 2,310 2,195 | 3,080 2,926 | 3,850 3,658 | 4,875 4,632 | 8,760 8,322 | 13,140 12,483 | 16,060 15,257 |
| Price in US$ | 494 | 987 | 1,481 | 1,974 | 2,961 | 3,948 | 4,934 | 6,248 | 11,227 | 16,840 | 20,582 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
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: 9:30 - 12:45
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 14 / Average: 11
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Academic Year ProgramThis course tends to sell out quickly!30 lessons per week | 14 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from£395£376 / week More
Academic Year Program
This course tends to sell out quickly!
30 lessons per week | 14 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
£395£376 / week
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| Weeks | 24 | 36 | 44 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 9,480 9,006 | 14,220 13,509 | 17,380 16,511 |
| Price in US$ | 12,150 | 18,224 | 22,274 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
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: 9:30 - 12:45
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00 - Possible course durations
- 24, 36, 44 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 14 / Average: 11
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Business
General English + Business English 30 lessons per week | 14 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from£415£395 / week More
General English + Business English
30 lessons per week | 14 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
£415£395 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 44 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 415 395 | 830 789 | 1,245 1,183 | 1,660 1,577 | 2,075 1,972 | 2,490 2,366 | 3,320 3,154 | 4,150 3,943 | 4,860 4,617 | 9,480 9,006 | 17,380 16,511 |
| Price in US$ | 532 | 1,064 | 1,596 | 2,128 | 2,660 | 3,192 | 4,255 | 5,319 | 6,229 | 12,150 | 22,274 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Additional information for all courses
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Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
General English + FCE Exam Preparation30 lessons per week | 14 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from£415£395 / week More
General English + FCE Exam Preparation
30 lessons per week | 14 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
£415£395 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 24 | 36 | 44 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 415 395 | 830 789 | 1,245 1,183 | 1,660 1,577 | 2,490 2,366 | 3,320 3,154 | 4,150 3,943 | 5,265 5,002 | 9,480 9,006 | 14,220 13,509 | 17,380 16,511 |
| Price in US$ | 532 | 1,064 | 1,596 | 2,128 | 3,192 | 4,255 | 5,319 | 6,748 | 12,150 | 18,224 | 22,274 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
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: 9:30 - 12:45
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 14 / Average: 11
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
General English + CAE Exam Preparation30 lessons per week | 14 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from£415£395 / week More
General English + CAE Exam Preparation
30 lessons per week | 14 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
£415£395 / week
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FREE changes
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 24 | 36 | 44 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 415 395 | 830 789 | 1,245 1,183 | 1,660 1,577 | 2,490 2,366 | 3,320 3,154 | 4,150 3,943 | 5,265 5,002 | 9,480 9,006 | 14,220 13,509 | 17,380 16,511 |
| Price in US$ | 532 | 1,064 | 1,596 | 2,128 | 3,192 | 4,255 | 5,319 | 6,748 | 12,150 | 18,224 | 22,274 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
This course prepares students for the CAE exam.
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: 9:30 - 12:45
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 14 / Average: 11
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
General Course + IELTS Exam Preparation30 lessons per week | 14 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from£415£395 / week More
General Course + IELTS Exam Preparation
30 lessons per week | 14 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
£415£395 / week
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 24 | 36 | 44 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 415 395 | 830 789 | 1,245 1,183 | 1,660 1,577 | 2,490 2,366 | 3,320 3,154 | 4,150 3,943 | 5,265 5,002 | 9,480 9,006 | 14,220 13,509 | 17,380 16,511 |
| Price in US$ | 532 | 1,064 | 1,596 | 2,128 | 3,192 | 4,255 | 5,319 | 6,748 | 12,150 | 18,224 | 22,274 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
This course prepares students for the IELTS exam.
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: 9:30 - 12:45
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 14 / Average: 11
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
- Average IELTS exam score of former students of this course
- 6.5
Student reviews about "General Course + IELTS Exam Preparation" at The Essential English Centre
Isabel
"They should take more care of the accommodation."
Additional information for all courses
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General English + OET Exam30 lessons per week | 14 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from£415£395 / week More
General English + OET Exam
30 lessons per week | 14 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
£415£395 / week
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 44 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 415 395 | 830 789 | 1,245 1,183 | 1,660 1,577 | 2,075 1,972 | 2,490 2,366 | 3,320 3,154 | 4,150 3,943 | 4,860 4,617 | 9,480 9,006 | 17,380 16,511 |
| Price in US$ | 532 | 1,064 | 1,596 | 2,128 | 2,660 | 3,192 | 4,255 | 5,319 | 6,229 | 12,150 | 22,274 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
Our prices for The Essential English Centre include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- 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
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Student opinions about The Essential English Centre, Manchester
4.4
Overall school rating of
The Essential English Centre, Manchester
The Essential English Centre, Manchester
17 authentic ratings from students who booked with us
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Location of the school
Facilities
Social activities
Organisation
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Quality of teaching
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Homestay
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Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (6 ratings)
Students 18-30 years (8 ratings)
Students 31-49 years (2 ratings)
Students 50+ years (1 rating)
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Khoundh
16 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“It was like a family with really good people, I would definitely come back again.”
Verified
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 9. Jul. 2025
Faisal
24 yearsOverall rating
1.0
“Nice staff”
“Teaching method is just so bad, more than 70% of the students are Arabic speakers”
Verified
Course: Academic Year Program - 24 weeks
Review date: 27. Sep. 2023
Raphaël Hong Lin
18 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Teachers, staff”
“Everything was nice!”
Insider tip: “Don't miss the class”
Quality of teaching / language progress: Good
Other comments: Very good school
Verified
Course: General Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 30. Aug. 2023
Tim-long
16 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“The courses are not linear or repetitive”
“Activities often designed for adults”
Verified
Course: General Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 30. Aug. 2023
Isabel
24 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“The teachers, specially Billie and Vikki.”
“IELTS lessons could be more productive.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: They should take more care of the accommodation.
Verified
Course: General Course + IELTS Exam Preparation - 8 weeks
Review date: 28. Nov. 2022
Noel Domingos
26 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Hello, I’m Kawá from the Amazon rainforest in Brazil. I highly recommend the Essential English Language Centre where I studied for five weeks. As it was my first time outside of the rainforest, I was quite nervous about studying English, especially in England, but from the moment I stepped through the door, the kind welcome from the staff and teachers melted away my fear. The teachers at the EELC are committed to building confidence in their students and providing them with the skills to flow in the English language. I am extremely grateful to the EELC team, especially, the directors of the school, Jo and Bairb, for the support and encouragement they extend to all their students. Thank you - it’s a five star language centre!”
Insider tip: “Don't be shy, you're in safe space at EELC.”
Other comments: Hello, I’m Kawá from the Amazon rainforest in Brazil. I highly recommend the the Essential English Language Centre where I studied for five weeks. As it was my first time outside of the rainforest, I was quite nervous about studying English, especially in England, but from the moment I stepped through the door, the kind welcome from the staff and teachers melted away my fear. The teachers at the EELC are committed to building confidence in their students and providing them with the skills to flow in the English language. I am extremely grateful to the EELC team, especially, the directors of the school, Jo and Bairb, for the support and encouragement they extend to all their students. Thank you - it’s a five star language centre!
Verified
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 1. Feb. 2019
Jasmin
20 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“My calls, the teachers and the supportive staff. I also liked the table tennis and football as it strengthened the relationship between students.”
Verified
Course: Intensive Course - 12 weeks
Review date: 7. Jan. 2019
Emilia
20 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The integration”
Verified
Course: General Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 4. Sep. 2018
Johana
17 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Teachers were very helpful and friendly. They cared about all students and did their best to teach us something new.
The school supervisor Gaelle helped me a lot with everything I needed.”
The school supervisor Gaelle helped me a lot with everything I needed.”
Verified
Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
Review date: 11. Sep. 2017
Abdulmajed
46 yearsOverall rating
3.0
“Location”
Verified
Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 5. Jun. 2017
Keishin
Overall rating
5.0
Verified
Course: General Course + IELTS Exam Preparation - 4 weeks
Review date: 22. Aug. 2022
Jongmin
28 yearsOverall rating
5.0
Verified
Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 20. Jan. 2022
Akito
20 yearsOverall rating
5.0
Verified
Course: General Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 16. Mar. 2020
Abdulkareem
16 yearsOverall rating
5.0
Verified
Course: General Course + IELTS Exam Preparation - 4 weeks
Review date: 26. Aug. 2019
Roman
55 yearsOverall rating
5.0
Verified
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 17. Jun. 2019
Hasti
20 yearsOverall rating
5.0
Verified
Course: General Course - 1 week
Review date: 13. Aug. 2018
Joachim
31 yearsOverall rating
4.0
Verified
Course: General Course - 1 week
Review date: 20. Jul. 2017
Ratings of The Essential English Centre compared to ratings of all schools in England UK
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The Essential English Centre
- 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
- 50% male / 50% female
- Offer for returning students
- When you book here, you will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you have already attended a course previously at The Essential English Centre.
- Year of school foundation
- 2012
General school facilities
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Drink vending machine
Kitchen for student use
Free after-class access to language learning software
Movie room
Games room
Lounge
Student support desk
Printer for student use
Table soccer / football
Table tennis
Video game console
Copy machine
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Smoking zones (outdoors)
Tourist information
Assistance with entrance ticket purchases
Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs
Assistance with organizing transportation
Career guidance service (free)
Internship placement guidance service (free)
Job placement guidance service (free)
Facilities for islamic students
Available area to pray at the school
Arabic homestays available
Homestay option for female islamic students where no men are living in household and that prepare halal food
Homestay option that can prepare halal food
Halal food offered at the school
Facilities to wash feet before praying
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 9
- Number of public PC workstations: 4
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Spain | 20% |
| Saudi Arabia | 14% |
| Italy | 11% |
| Turkey | 7% |
| Switzerland | 5% |
| Japan | 4% |
| France | 4% |
| Venezuela | 3% |
| Thailand | 3% |
| Netherlands | 3% |
| Korea | 3% |
| Brazil | 2% |
| Germany | 2% |
| Other nationalities | 19% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 14.851485148515% |
| 18-24 years | 64.356435643564% |
| 25-34 years | 14.851485148515% |
| 35-50 years | 4.950495049505% |
| >50 years | 0.99009900990099% |
The average age outside summer is 5 years higher than in summer.
- Average number of students
- Adult courses - In summer: 120Adult courses - Throughout the year: 80Junior courses - In summer: 10Junior courses - Throughout the year: 5
- Minimum age of students
- 16 years16 years for specific Junior courses
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 5Adult courses Throughout the year: 5Junior courses In summer: 5Junior courses Throughout the year: 5
- Average age of students
- In summer: 20 yearsThroughout the year: 25 years
Information for all courses offered by The Essential English Centre
- Lesson duration
- 45 minutes
- School's administrative fee
- £50
- Course material
- Generally, course material has to be purchased by all students at the school. The costs of course material will be approximately £45 per course level.
- Comments about courses
One-to-One tuition:
- 1-20 lessons: GBP 60 (per hour).
- 21+ lessons: GBP 57 (per hour).
- 51+ lessons: GBP 53 (per hour).
Student insurance: GBP 12 (per week)
- 1-20 lessons: GBP 60 (per hour).
- Individual classes
- Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 60 £. 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.In 2027 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2027, 03 Apr 2027, 06 Apr 2027, 04 May 2027, 25 May 2027, 31 Aug 2027, 25 Dec 2027, 28 Dec 2027.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.
Lessons needed per English language level
The 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:
- £70 one way
£140 return (both ways)
Leisure activities
Leisure programme for adults (sample):
Social Calendar
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Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- Conversation club, international food parties, table quizzes, walking tours, museum and art gallery trips.
Adults - Paid activities
- - Bowling GBP 8
- Ice skating GBP 10
- Trampolining GBP 10
- Football GBP 6
Accommodation
Homestay (18+)
In high demand!
7 ratings Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal 
Shared bathroom
from
£200/ week Show more
Homestay (18+)
In high demand!
7 ratings
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
£200/ week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | -- | 400 | 600 | 800 | 1000 | 1200 | 1400 | 1600 | 2000 | 2400 | 200 | 50 |
| Price in US$ | 540 | 810 | 1,080 | 1,350 | 1,619 | 1,889 | 2,159 | 2,699 | 3,238 | 270 | 68 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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| Price in US$ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Sunday 8:30-12:00
- Check-out
- Saturday 8:30-12:00
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 50£.
- Price extra night
- £30 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Private bathroom
- Optional at 60£
- Average distance from school
- 38 minutes by public transport (average reported by 6 former students).
- Includes
- TV, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast & 1 meal.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
- Dates
- High season dates: 01 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 30 £
Student reviews about Homestay (18+)
Isabel
"The first week, until they moved me, was horrible.
Homestay (18+)
7 ratings Twin room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
£180/ week Show more
Homestay (18+)
7 ratings
Twin room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
£180/ week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | -- | 360 | 540 | 720 | 900 | 1080 | 1260 | 1440 | 1800 | 2160 | 180 | 50 |
| Price in US$ | 486 | 729 | 972 | 1,215 | 1,457 | 1,700 | 1,943 | 2,429 | 2,914 | 243 | 68 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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| Price in US$ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Sunday 8:30-12:00
- Check-out
- Saturday 8:30-12:00
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 50£.
- Price extra night
- £26 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Twin room
- Includes
- TV, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast & 1 meal.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
- Dates
- High season dates: 01 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 30 £
Homestay (Under 18) Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
£230/ week Show more
Homestay (Under 18)
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
£230/ week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | -- | 460 | 690 | 920 | 1150 | 1380 | 1610 | 1840 | 2300 | 2760 | 230 | 50 |
| Price in US$ | 621 | 931 | 1,242 | 1,552 | 1,862 | 2,172 | 2,483 | 3,103 | 3,724 | 311 | 68 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Price in US$ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Sunday 8:30-12:00
- Check-out
- Saturday 8:30-12:00
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 50£.
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Includes
- TV, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast & 1 meal.
- Minimum age of students
- 16
- Maximum age of students
- 17
- Dates
- High season dates: 01 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 30 £
No extra nights bookable
Budget Studio Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
£300/ week Show more
Budget Studio
Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
£300/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | -- | 600 | 900 | 1200 | 1500 | 1800 | 2100 | 2400 | 3000 | 3600 | 300 | 50 |
| Price in US$ | 810 | 1,215 | 1,619 | 2,024 | 2,429 | 2,833 | 3,238 | 4,048 | 4,857 | 405 | 68 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | |||||||||||
| Price in US$ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per room
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per room
- Check-in
- Sunday 15:00-0:00
- Check-out
- Sunday
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 50£.
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Private bathroom
- Included
- Average distance from school
- 30 minutes by public transport.
- Includes
- TV, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Private bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
No extra nights bookable
Budget Studio Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
Private bathroom
from
£325/ week Show more
Budget Studio
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
Private bathroom
from
£325/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | -- | 650 | 975 | 1300 | 1625 | 1950 | 2275 | 2600 | 3250 | 3900 | 325 | 50 |
| Price in US$ | 877 | 1,316 | 1,754 | 2,193 | 2,631 | 3,069 | 3,508 | 4,385 | 5,262 | 439 | 68 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | |||||||||||
| Price in US$ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per room
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per room
- Check-in
- Sunday 15:00-0:00
- Check-out
- Sunday
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 50£.
- Room Occupancy
- Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
- Private bathroom
- Included
- Average distance from school
- 30 minutes by public transport.
- Includes
- TV, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Private bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
No extra nights bookable
Luxury Apartment Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
£550/ week Show more
Luxury Apartment
Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
£550/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | -- | 1100 | 1650 | 2200 | 2750 | 3300 | 3850 | 4400 | 5500 | 6600 | 550 | 50 |
| Price in US$ | 1,484 | 2,226 | 2,968 | 3,710 | 4,452 | 5,194 | 5,936 | 7,420 | 8,904 | 742 | 68 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | |||||||||||
| Price in US$ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per room
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per room
- Check-in
- Sunday 15:00-0:00
- Check-out
- Sunday
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 50£.
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Private bathroom
- Included
- Average distance from school
- 15 minutes by public transport.
- Includes
- TV, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Private bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
No extra nights bookable
Luxury Apartment Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
Private bathroom
from
£600/ week Show more
Luxury Apartment
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
Private bathroom
from
£600/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | -- | 1200 | 1800 | 2400 | 3000 | 3600 | 4200 | 4800 | 6000 | 7200 | 600 | 50 |
| Price in US$ | 1,619 | 2,429 | 3,238 | 4,048 | 4,857 | 5,666 | 6,476 | 8,095 | 9,713 | 810 | 68 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | |||||||||||
| Price in US$ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per room
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per room
- Check-in
- Sunday 15:00-0:00
- Check-out
- Sunday
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 50£.
- Room Occupancy
- Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
- Private bathroom
- Included
- Average distance from school
- 25 minutes by public transport.
- Includes
- TV, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Private bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
No extra nights bookable
Luxury Studio Double room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
£500/ week Show more
Luxury Studio
Double room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
£500/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | -- | 1000 | 1500 | 2000 | 2500 | 3000 | 3500 | 4000 | 5000 | 6000 | 500 | 50 |
| Price in US$ | 1,350 | 2,024 | 2,699 | 3,373 | 4,048 | 4,722 | 5,397 | 6,746 | 8,095 | 675 | 68 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | |||||||||||
| Price in US$ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per room
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per room
- Check-in
- Sunday 15:00-0:00
- Check-out
- Sunday
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 50£.
- Room Occupancy
- Double room
- Private bathroom
- Included
- Average distance from school
- 15 minutes by public transport.
- Includes
- TV, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Private bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
No extra nights bookable
Luxury Studio Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
Private bathroom
from
£550/ week Show more
Luxury Studio
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
Private bathroom
from
£550/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | -- | 1100 | 1650 | 2200 | 2750 | 3300 | 3850 | 4400 | 5500 | 6600 | 550 | 50 |
| Price in US$ | 1,484 | 2,226 | 2,968 | 3,710 | 4,452 | 5,194 | 5,936 | 7,420 | 8,904 | 742 | 68 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | |||||||||||
| Price in US$ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per room
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per room
- Check-in
- Sunday 15:00-0:00
- Check-out
- Sunday
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 50£.
- Room Occupancy
- Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
- Private bathroom
- Included
- Average distance from school
- 15 minutes by public transport.
- Includes
- TV, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Private bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
No extra nights bookable
Budget Student Residence
For the summer, only limited places left!
1 rating Shared room (multiple beds), No meals
Shared bathroom
from
£200/ week Show more
Budget Student Residence
For the summer, only limited places left!
1 rating
Shared room (multiple beds), No meals
Shared bathroom
from
£200/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | -- | 400 | 600 | 800 | 1000 | 1200 | 1400 | 1600 | 2000 | 2400 | 200 | 50 |
| Price in US$ | 540 | 810 | 1,080 | 1,350 | 1,619 | 1,889 | 2,159 | 2,699 | 3,238 | 270 | 68 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | |||||||||||
| Price in US$ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Sunday 15:00-0:00
- Check-out
- Sunday
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 50£.
- Room Occupancy
- Shared room (multiple beds)
- Average distance from school
- 15 minutes by public transport.
- Includes
- Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
- Dates
- Not available/Fully booked: 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Dec 2026
No extra nights bookable
Standard Student Residence Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
£270/ week Show more
Standard Student Residence
Single room, No meals
Private 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 | 50 |
| Price in US$ | 365 | 729 | 1,093 | 1,457 | 1,822 | 2,186 | 2,550 | 2,914 | 3,643 | 4,371 | 365 | 68 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | |||||||||||
| Price in US$ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per room
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per room
- Check-in
- Sunday 15:00-0:00
- Check-out
- Sunday
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 50£.
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Private bathroom
- Included
- Average distance from school
- 15 minutes by public transport.
- Includes
- Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Private bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
No extra nights bookable
Questions and answers about The Essential English Centre
Can the group course be adapted to my working hours?
“Group courses have a fixed timetable and cannot be adapted to individual needs. If you cannot attend group lessons due to working hours, the best option would be to book private lessons. Private courses are tailored to the individual needs of the student.”
Gosia Mazur, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 21, 2023
FAQ about The Essential English Centre, Manchester
Do you have any information about how the student can get a bus from the airport to the centre of Manchester?
“From the airport there are a lot of public buses that students can take. You can pay by contactless cards directly on the bus. All buses leave from the Airport bus station.”
Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - May 08, 2024
What is the most popular accommodation offered by Essential English Centre?
“The accommodation Homestay (18+) is the most popular among all our clients of Essential English Centre”
Is airport pickup offered by The Essential English Centre?
“Yes. The school offers pickup from Manchester Airport (70 £)”
Which countries are students of The Essential English Centre from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at The Essential English Centre comes from Spain with a 20% representation, followed by students from Saudi Arabia (14%) and Italy (11%).”
The Essential English Centre offers courses for which ages?
“The Essential English Centre offers courses from 16 years to 99. The average age is 20 during the summer and 25 the rest of the year.”
Terms of The Essential English Centre
- First day of course
- Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 9:30
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
- Legal name/parent company
- The Essential English Centre Ltd | Tax registration ID: 8515835
Visa Documents
Nationals from USA 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 20. 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
- No
- Express shipment fee (via courier)
- 60 £
- 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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