Anglais général à Manchester

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GREAT BRITAIN Language stay Permanent

About the project

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

The partner is an independently-owned school located in very heart of Manchester city centre, surrounded by museums, shops, three universities and everything you would expect from this modern, vibrant city. It is a small school, focused on providing a personal service to every student. The educational centre is owned and managed by teachers. The school offers bright and spacious classrooms and the friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Small class sizes.

• City centre location in Manchester, UK
• Maximum class size 12 (14 in July and August)
• Average class size 8
• Minimum age is 16 (12+ for private groups)
• Average age is 22
• Personal and friendly school environment
• Student room with refreshments area
• Student kitchen
• Free internet and wi-fi
• Computer and Study Area

Throughout the year, the school welcomes students from over 35 countries worldwide, meaning students can study and make friends with people from around the world.

💼 What the programme involves

1. General English (intensive)
This course is an intensive English course with the aim of helping students to learn English as quickly as possible. You will study reading, writing, grammar and listening and have a lot of practise speaking English. Students will study in the General English 20 lessons course in the morning and will then return to classes in the afternoon to study on our ‘Language for Life programme. Weekly Study - 30 hours per week.

2. General English (full-time)
This is a full-time General English course and will allow you to improve your overall English skills. As well as a strong focus on speaking, listening and communication you will also develop your reading, writing and grammar skills. Weekly Study - 20 lessons / 15 hours per week.

3. General English (part-time)
Our General English part-time courses allow you to study on a flexible timetable whilst improving in all areas of English. All part-time courses are subject to availability.Weekly Study - 8 - 20 lessons / 6 - 15 hours

4. English + Workplace English
This course is for those who use want to improve their English for use in their professional lives. The workplace language module focuses on a variety of professional workplace related themes, for example negotiation techniques, management styles and marketing and business communication skills. On this course, students will study on the General English course for 3 hours each morning and change to the Workplace English specific module in the afternoon. The workplace module focuses on a variety of employment related themes, for example negotiation techniques, management styles and marketing and business communication skills. The programme includes effective methods of producing authentic language, including role plays and presentations. Weekly Study - 30 lessons / 22.5 hours.

5. One-One Courses
This course is for students who wish to focus on a specific aspect of English, such as speaking and pronunciation, or perhaps specific assistance with exam or university preparation. One-One lessons allow you to benefit from tailored English teaching. Following a detailed meeting with the admissions team, you will agree a study programme with your teacher. Weekly Study - Flexible.

• Start any Monday, minimum two weeks
• 30 hours of teacher-led study per week
• Study Monday to Friday
• Minimum age 16
• A1 – C1 level available (Beginner Level subject to availability)

Examination courses:

1. English + IELTS exam
This course prepares you for all areas of the Academic IELTS exam. With continual assessment and feedback, you will also have the opportunity to regularly practise exam techniques using authentic IELTS exam materials. 30 lessons / 22.5 hours

2. English + Cambridge B2 First exam
This course is a preparation course for the Cambridge B2 First exam, covering the General English level needed for the exam as well as all parts of the exam. Weekly Study - 30 lessons / 22.5 hours.

3. English + Cambridge C1 Advanced exam
This course is a full-time preparation course for the Cambridge C1 Advanced exam, covering the General English skills needed for the exam as well as complete preparation for all parts of the exam. Weekly Study - 30 lessons / 22.5 hours.

Option part time: Weekly Study - 10 lessons / 7.5 hours

🏠 Accommodation on site

Homestay

Staying with a local host provides the opportunity to truly experience a warm Manchester welcome. It also allows you to practise your speaking and listening skills in a natural environment with friendly people. We carefully select our host families and they are within easy reach of the school with a commuting time of around 20 – 35 minutes using public transport. We carefully place each of our students with a homestay host that we believe is the right match for them, and because our hosts are warm, friendly and welcoming, our students find the experience to be enjoyable and rewarding. In homestay accommodation, the host treats the student as a full member of the household, eating together and sharing the common living areas; no more than four students will be accommodated in homestay accommodation at any one time (usually no more than one other student).

• Includes breakfast and evening meals during the week and also a light lunch at the weekends.
• Single room/shared bathroom.
• Bed linen and towels provided.
• A weekly laundry service.
• Free Wi-Fi included.
• Usually 20 – 35 minutes travel time to school (maximum 45 minutes).
• Private bathroom rooms available.

Price of the home stay accommodation:

Student Residence

The school works with several professional residences in Manchester who offer quality student residence accommodation for our students. The student residence is a private building, usually accommodating several hundred students, in single rooms, and is always self-catering. It provides everything you need to make the most of your student experience. All facilities and bills are included and is located a short commuting distance from our school. Staying at our partner student residences means you can immerse yourself in the famous Manchester student life and enjoy independent living during your studies. You will live in a secure and safe environment, surrounded by other students (both British and international students).
• Private room in shared student apartment (sharing with maximum three students).
• Self-catering with a shared kitchen and bathroom.
• En-suite rooms available subject to availability.
• Secure fob entry, CCTV, 24hr dedicated staff + security.
• Average travel time from school 15 minutes.
• Bedding, towels and kitchen equipment provided.
• Free Wi-fi.
• TV, Games Room and Library with free printing facilities.
• Free on-site gym (available in some residences).
• Fully furnished launderette (additional charges).
• Fitted kitchens: hob oven, fridge, freezer, toaster, kettle and microwave.

Price of the accommodation:

🍲 Food

Vegetarian meals are possible. It is necessary to inform about your dietary needs in advance (by mentionning it in the application form)

📍 About the location

1. Manchester was named in ‘Time Out City Life Index’, achieving 7th place as the most exciting city in the world to live in and visit in 2018.
2. Great prices! Living and studying in Manchester is an affordable option compared to other UK cities for rent, food and other living costs.

3. Visit the world famous Manchester United and Manchester City football stadiums. Only 20 minutes from the school.
4. Only 30 minutes from the airport. Quick transfer times between the school, accommodation and the airport.

🎒 Leisure activities

Manchester is a thriving, exciting international city, and is becoming an increasingly popular destination for visitors every year. With world-class sporting facilities and teams, including Manchester United and Manchester City Football Clubs, music venues, museums, bars, restaurants and parks, there is always something new to discover in Manchester.

Activities every day for everyone!

FREE Conversation Club every week
Many students wish to focus on developing their conversation skills and whilst this will be a key area of development during your course, practising in an authentic
environment such as a café or bar and surrounded by native speakers will help to improve your confidence and allows you to meet new people!

Explore!
We encourage all students to explore beyond Manchester and discover the best that the north-west of England has to offer. You can easily reach The Lake District, Liverpool, The Peak District, Chester, York and even London. All within just a few hours’ travel from Manchester. Join our weekend trips and explore!

Students can join trips and activities every week and although some are free, some will be subject to an additional charge of between £1 – £30 (approximately).

⚠️ Requirements

The school will make a test of initial level of English in order to better adjust a course to a student

🤝 Meeting point

Transfer from Manchester Airport is possible (for additional payment). The student can also get to the dormitory / host family independently - it takes about only 30 min by public transport to get from the the airport to the city.