Language school Manchester, Manchester Academy of English
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School
Our partner school, Manchester Academy of English,has its premises in Manchester city centre, where it has been established since 1991. It is close to fashionable shops, restaurants, cafés and bars and is only a stone's throw away from Picadilly Gardens, where students can go to relax during their free time. The school offers students a serious, yet relaxed atmosphere for studying English. The school is equipped with 12 classrooms, a library, a language lab, a multimedia centre with Internet access and a comfortable TV/lounge room.Courses
Standard course
Lessons: 15 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 2 to 48 weeks
Levels: Beginner to advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:15–12:35
Intensive course
Lessons: 20 of 60 minutes
Daily schedule: 09:15-12:35 and 13:35-16:15 (Wed and Thu)
Details: cf. standard course
Preparation for Cambridge exams (FCE, CAE)
Lessons: 20 of 60 minutes
(15 exams prep. + 5 General English)
Duration of course: 12* weeks
*+1 extra week of accommodation (exams)
Levels: Intermediate to advanced
Daily schedule: 09:15-12:35 and 13:35-16:15 (Wed and Thu)
Preparation for IELTS exams
Lessons: 20 of 60 minutes
(15 General English + 5 IELTS prep.)
Levels: Intermediate to advanced
Daily schedule: 09:15-12:35 and 13:35-16:15 (Wed and Thu)
Accommodation
Host familyOne of the most popular accommodation options for students studying English at Manchester Academy of English is staying with a host family. This is an ideal opportunity to immerse yourself in English culture and to have the chance to practise your English daily outside of class in a relaxed and motivating atmosphere. Host families are carefully selected by our partner school and generally live around 30 minutes away from the school. You will stay in a single room with half board provided.
Residence "Marsa House" (from 18 years)
For students who wish to be more independent during their stay, the school also proposes staying in a student residence, a beautiful 19th Century house which is situated around 15 minutes away from the school and only a few minutes' walk away from Newton Heath Market. You will stay in a single room. There are no meals provided but you can prepare your own meals in the shared kitchen. You will also share a dining room, living room and a terrace and garden with the other international students staying in the residence.
Leisure
The school does everything possible to ensure that its students get the most out of the delights that this city has to offer. A staff member organises social activities and will answer all your questions. Activities include trips to the pub or the theatre, meals out and parties, or an excursion to the Lake District, for example. There is something to suit all tastes and budgets.At a glance
/ in summary...
| Number of inhabitants |
404,000 |
| School size |
M |
| Levels |
Beginner to advanced |
| Minimum age |
16 years |
| Accommodation |
Host family / residence |
| Exams |
FCE, CAE, IELTS |
Location of the language school Manchester Academy of English
Key points
- Quality school with great facilities
- Excellent location in the city centre
- Well-organised social programme
Dates and Prices
/ Dates and prices in GBP
(GBP 1 ≈ EUR 1.50)
Departure: Saturday following course end
| Starting dates: | every Monday, all year round |
| Cambridge course 12+1 w.: | 17.03.2008 - 14.06.2008 / 15.09.2008 - 13.12.2008 |
| Bank holidays: | 01.01 / 21.03 / 24.03 / 05.05 / 26.05 / 25.08 / 25.12 / 26.12 .2008 |
Included in price:
- Language course & course material
- Host family or residence
- School enrolment fee & certificate
- Documents & travel guide
| Standard course | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 2 weeks | 590 | 605 |
| 3 weeks | 850 | 855 |
| 4 weeks | 1066 | 1061 |
| 6 weeks | 1558 | 1533 |
| 8 weeks | 2041 | 1996 |
| 12 weeks | 2917 | 2832 |
| 16 weeks | 3862 | 3737 |
| 24 weeks | 5581 | 5376 |
| Extra week (24+) | 229 | 219 |
| Intensive course | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 2 weeks | 660 | 675 |
| 3 weeks | 955 | 960 |
| 4 weeks | 1200 | 1195 |
| 6 weeks | 1756 | 1731 |
| 8 weeks | 2302 | 2257 |
| 12 weeks | 3280 | 3195 |
| 16 weeks | 4342 | 4217 |
| 24 weeks | 6270 | 6065 |
| Extra week (24+) | 258 | 248 |
| Cambridge course | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 12+1 weeks | 3470 | 3375 |
| Extra week (12+) | 100 | 90 |
| Examination fee included | ||
| IELTS course | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 2 weeks | 660 | 675 |
| 3 weeks | 955 | 960 |
| 4 weeks | 1200 | 1195 |
| 6 weeks | 1756 | 1731 |
| 8 weeks | 2302 | 2257 |
| 12 weeks | 3280 | 3195 |
| 16 weeks | 4342 | 4217 |
| 24 weeks | 6270 | 6065 |
| Extra week (24+) | 100 | 90 |
| Options/Extras | |
|---|---|
| One-to-one course (per lesson) | 38 |
| One-to-one Business course | 45 |
| Residence deposit (to be paid on site) | 250 |
| Private bathroom (residence) (per week) | 50 |
| Airport transfer (Manchester) | 60 |
| Airport transfer (Liverpool) | 90 |
| Assurance RC logement 1–5 sem. 40 6–7 sem. 45 8 sem. 50 mois supplémentaire 25 | |
| Other Types of Accommodation | |
|---|---|
| Host family/single room/half board | 100/w. |
| Residence/single room/no meals | 90/w. |
| High season |
|---|
/ Dates and prices in GBP
(GBP 1 ≈ EUR 1.50)
Departure: Saturday following course end
| Starting dates: | every Monday, all year round |
| Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) 12+1 w.: | 23.03.2009 - 20.06.2009 / 14.09.2009 - 13.12.2009 |
| Bank holidays: | 01.01 / 10.04 / 13.04 / 04.05 / 25.05 / 31.08 / 25.12 / 28.12 .2009 |
IELTS exam dates on request
Included in price:
- Language course & course material
- Host family or residence
- School enrolment fee & certificate
- Documents & travel guide
| Standard course | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 2 weeks | 600 | 615 |
| 3 weeks | 865 | 870 |
| 4 weeks | 1086 | 1081 |
| 6 weeks | 1588 | 1563 |
| 8 weeks | 2081 | 2036 |
| 12 weeks | 2977 | 2892 |
| 16 weeks | 3946 | 3821 |
| 24 weeks | 5701 | 5496 |
| Extra week (24+) | 234 | 224 |
| Intensive course | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 2 weeks | 670 | 685 |
| 3 weeks | 970 | 975 |
| 4 weeks | 1220 | 1215 |
| 6 weeks | 1792 | 1767 |
| 8 weeks | 2356 | 2311 |
| 12 weeks | 3340 | 3255 |
| 16 weeks | 4430 | 4305 |
| 24 weeks | 6390 | 6185 |
| Extra week (24+) | 263 | 253 |
| Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 12+1 weeks | 3535 | 3440 |
| IELTS course | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 4 weeks | 1220 | 1215 |
| 8 weeks | 2342 | 2297 |
| 12 weeks | 3340 | 3255 |
| Exam fee ~100 | ||
| Options/Extras | |
|---|---|
| One-to-one course (per lesson) | 38 |
| One-to-one Business course (per lesson) | 45 |
| Residence deposit | 250 |
| Airport transfer | 60 |
| Airport transfer (Liverpool) | 90 |
| Assurance RC logement 1–5 sem. 40 6–7 sem. 45 8 sem. 50 mois supplémentaire 25 | |
| Other Types of Accommodation | |
|---|---|
| Host family/single room/half board | 105/w. |
| Residence/single room/no meals | 95/w. |
| High season |
|---|
It is possible that the description of courses and accommodation may change in 2009.
For further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
All of the respective information for 2009 will be published on our website from November onwards.
All of the respective information for 2009 will also be available with the arrival of the 2009 brochures from October 2008
All of the information concerning dates & prices for 2009 are already available by clicking on the corresponding section.



















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