Manchester

English School in Manchester 

The school was founded in 2011 as a private college and was accredited by various accreditation bodies. The College is located in the very heart of Manchester near many shops, cafes, restaurants and hotels. We are a short walk from Piccadilly Gardens, China Town, and Manchester Central Library, along with Piccadilly train station, and major tram and bus links.

The teachers are qualified. All of our staff are very approachable and students therefore feel at ease. Many of our teachers have lived abroad so they understand the needs of foreign students. From the first day, students will be met by our friendly receptionists along with the welfare team in order to attend to your needs.

IT Suite and Library:  Our students have access to a self-study IT suite where they can chat with their friends and family online, check e-mails, and conduct research related to their study. The library is a great place for studying, picking up classic English literature, looking through course books, magazines, newspapers, Business and Management related articles, and Tourism and Hospitality management books. 

Classrooms: There are 10 well-equipped classrooms, varying in size in order to accommodate students’ needs and learning requirements. Interactive White Boards are provided. In the classrooms there is natural light from the large windows.

Prayer Room: which is available to all students of all faiths.

Student Lounge: where you can relax and chat with your friends. The lounge has a TV, football table along with hot and cold drink and snack machines.

Accreditations

The school is accredited by:

Study English in Manchester

Manchester is one of the biggest cities in England. Here the football, shopping, Univeristies and architecture have a special importance. 

Although it isn´t considered one of the biggest tourist destinations of the country, its impressive Victorian architecture, the birthplace of the railway and Rolls Royce amongst other things, it warrants a visit. 

It has always been considered an industrial city, but nowadays the nightlife is one of the liveliest in England. Don´t miss the Urbis exhibition center, the live performances at The Social restaurant, a visit to Old Trafford and its Red cafe, as well as the nightlife atmosphere in the Student Quarter. 

Things to see and do in Manchester 

Culture

• Visit the Manchester museum (it is free and one of the most interesting in the country)
• Go to MOSI (for the lovers of aviation and new technologies)
• See the eclectic style Cathedral (restored in the Victorian age) and the neogothic style town hall. 

Leisure

• Walk through the gardens of Lyme Park and Picadilly Gardens
• Enjoy the nightlife in the Gay Village bars in Canal Street 
• Visit Old Trafford, the stadium of the "Red devils"
• Go shopping in Printwork 

Trips 

• Day trip to Liverpool
• Mountain hike to the nearby natural park of the Apennines
• Visit Leeds-Bradford (24 hour trip)

Getting around Manchester 

The centre of Manchester is quite easy to get around on foot. For areas outside the city centre, you can use the extensive public transport network. 

Bus

Various companies run bus services in Manchester: amongst them there are Finglands, Magic Bus, Arriva, Stagecoach, First, etc. The central bus station is located in Piccadilly Gardens. Almost all of the lines stop here. Due to there being so many companies, the price of the tickets also vary. 

The simple ticket can be bought on the bus and the price varies according to destination. A daily ticket: can be bought on the bus and is valid for all of the services in Manchester and the surrounding areas until midnight on the day of purchase. 

Each company offers various types of daily tickets, hence why the prices vary. 

Weekly ticket: each company offers its own weekly tickets, with prices from 10 pounds.

Metro Shuttle buses are free buses that cover three routes in the city centre.

Line 1 (Orange): Monday to Saturday 07:00-19:00, Sunday 10:00-18:00. Every 5 minutes.

Line 2 (Green): Monday to Saturday 07:00-19:00, Sunday 10:00-18:00. Every 10 minutes.

Line 3 (Purple): Monday to Saturday 07:00-19:00, No service on Sunday. Every 10 minutes.

Metrolink Tram

Operates from the centre of Manchester to Bury (North of Manchester), Atrincham (South) and Eccles, going through Salford Quays. 

It runs every 6-12 minutes. The tickets can be bought in machines at the stops and are valid for 90 minutes from issue. 

The price of the ticket depends on the area.

Interests in Manchester 

• Manchester is a city that never sleeps. There is always something to do.
• There are 7 prestigious Universities but the number of foreign students in the city is not very high compared to other cities. This allows you to submerge yourself in the English culture. It has a student population of more than 100,000 - the biggest outside London. 
• This city has a world famous music scene and a very lively nightlife. 
• It is a big city with 400,000 inhabitants. 
• Life in Manchester is quite cheap compared to other cities such as London, Liverpool, York, Birmingham and Edinburgh. 
• Manchester airport is very big and is well connected with the main airports in Spain. 
• There are two football teams: Manchester United and Manchester City 
• Oasis, Take That and Happy Mondays were born in Manchester. 

What to see in Manchester

• Animal Word: There are rare and tropical birds, a great collection of butterflies and for the brave ones, there are reptiles and spiders from Latin America. 
• Manchester Museum: there are live reptiles with remains of dinosaurs. 
• Imperial War Museum: discover the history of the World Wars and their impact on the city of Manchester.
• Manchester´s Art House with a large variety of contemporary art. 
• The Town Hall: constructed in the Victorian age. 
• The Cathedral: known for its impressive graves. 
• Urbis (Urban museum) is a centre of interactive and fascinating exhibitions. Its glass building situated behind the Cathedral is very modern. The museum offers a contemporary look to the history of Manchester. From the glass lift you can enjoy great views of the city. 
• Museum of Science and Industry - an enormous musem which covers the industrial development of Manchester. 
• Manchester United Stadium. The famous "Theatre of dreams" of Manchester United. In the museum you can discover all about the history of this team. 
• People´s History Museum - its exhibitions cover important events of the history of Manchester, above all the working class. 
• Chinatown: one of the biggest Chinese communities outside its own environment. 

And at night?

• Manchester is without a doubt one of the most lively cities in the country.
• It has a lively and surprising nightlife. The city is full of pubs and bars and the environment is relaxed and fun. The most popular bar in the city seems to be Tribeca which is a "lounge bar" with low tables. You will also find the most exclusive and fashionable bars in the UK such as Deansgate Locks, Lima and Buddha Lounge. 
• The student environment of the city is very lively and offers a variety for every taste and pocket.
• For dancing, there are many clubs that it is difficult to choose. The best are Emporia, Tangled and Hacienda. Here some of the most wellknown and famous DJ´s in Europe play, for example Pete Tong who lives in the city. 

Useful Links 

www.manutd.com
www.manchester.gov.uk