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Staying with a family from Manchester is the best way to fully immerse yourself in the English language and culture while gaining confidence in a reassuring family atmosphere. You'll stay in a single room (double, if you're travelling with another student) and have access to the common areas of the house. The bathroom is shared, and you can do laundry once a week. Choose between breakfast only, half-board or self-catering. Families usually have internet access. Manchester is a multicultural city, which is why our families’ profiles are very diverse. They live between 60 minutes from the school by public transport.

NOTE: It is compulsory for students under 18 to book homestay accommodation, airport transfers (if arriving or leaving between 20:00 and 8:00), and provide a parental consent form.

Sitting on the banks of the River Irwell, Riverside House is a sleek contemporary apartment block, just 20 minutes by public transport from class. The accommodation has a choice of either 3,4, 5 or 6-bedroom apartments, each with WIFI, a shared lounge area and a shared kitchen. Each room has a bed, en-suite bathroom, and study space. Bed linen and towels are provided by the residence and laundry facilities are available for an additional fee. Students will need to cater for themselves, and room cleaning services are available at an extra cost. Overall, this residence is the ideal option for students wanting an independent study experience while still being able to make plenty of international friends!

For those wanting to live independently in the heart of Manchester's student scene within the city centre – this residence is the perfect space and just a 17-minute walk from the classroom. Each studio apartment is equipped for a single person and is furnished with bespoke furniture, a large bed, an integrated kitchen with appliances, a flat-screen TV, an ensuite bathroom, and WIFI. The residence will provide students with bed linen, which students can clean for a fee using the onsite washing machines. Students will need to cater for themselves. The school also offers a cleaning service once a fortnight for no extra cost – the student can opt for more cleaning for an additional cost. The building has several shared spaces for residents to use, including a lounge, gym, movie room and study room.

This residence is well located for amenities and affordable supermarkets, with the city centre just 20 minutes away by bus and just 19 minutes from the school by bus. Students will be placed in a single room equipped with a bed, desk, storage space, Wi-Fi, and an ensuite bathroom. The residence offers kitchen facilities shared between 3-5 students for them to cater for themselves. Students will be provided with bed linen, but they should bring their own towels – both of which can be cleaned for a fee using the onsite laundry facilities. This residence offers facilities for you to use to make new friends and socialise, including a shared dining room and common area. The residence staff will clean the common area, but students are responsible for keeping their own space clean.