English schools

The Essential English Centre (EEC)

The Essential English Centre is the only quality English member school in Manchester. This means we are part of an internationally -recognised group of very high quality schools.

We are boutique, so you will receive a warm welcome, and personal attention in all areas throughout your stay with us.

Our nationalities are mixed, and so you will have lots of opportunity to practise English during your stay. Classrooms are bright and spacious, with large and comfortable relaxation areas during breaks.

Prices starting from

£9,480
The Essential English Centre in Manchester, UK

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The Essential English Centre in Manchester, UK - Academic Programs

The Essential English Centre (EEC)

Academic Programs

We offer full-time and intensive courses in General English, plus specialised intensive courses which combine General English with IELTS, OET and Cambridge Preparation, as well as Business English. Our Academic Year Programme is normally for those preparing to go to university, and we have a YMS visa programme specific to those wishing to work in the UK after their English course with us.

  • General English 15 Hours/20 Lessons
  • General English 22.5 hours / 30 Lessons
  • General English + IELTS Exam 22.5 hours/30 Lessons
  • General English + Cambridge Exam 22.5 Hours/30 Lessons
  • General English + Business English 22.5 Hours/30 Lessons
  • General English + OET Exam 22.5 Hours/30 Lessons
  • Cambridge Intensive 22.5 Hours/20 Lesson
  • Academic Year Programme •YMS Visa Programme

The Essential English Centre (EEC)

School features

The Essential English Centre in Manchester, UK - School Features

Accepts Beginners

Perfect for first-time learners. No previous English knowledge is required, and classes start with the basics before progressing steadily to everyday communication.

IELTS Preparation

Specialist training for the Academic or General IELTS exam. Courses focus on helping students achieve a competitive score.

Cambridge Preparation

Targeted preparation for Cambridge English exams with structured training and goal oriented lessons.

The Essential English Centre (EEC)

Our Courses

The Essential English Centre (EEC)

Academic Year Programme

Our Academic Year Programme is ideal for students who want to go to university and need to improve by at least more than one level. You will study on an intensive course for at least 6 months. Additional support is given free of charge through 1-1 tutorials with our Academic Managers, exam practice, language support, university applications and exam registration.

Course length

24 - 44 weeks

Available starts

Every Monday

Schedule (weekdays)

Morning class: 09:30 - 12:45

Afternoon class: 13:30 - 15:00

Other features

Students study 15 hours of General English, moving up through levels as required. In the afternoons, students can choose their elective module, which is typically exam preparation (for example IELTS).

1 week
to 3 months
3 months
to 6 months
6 months
to 9 months
9 months
to 1 year

1 week

2 weeks

3 weeks

4 weeks (≈ 1 month)

5 weeks

6 weeks

7 weeks

8 weeks (≈ 2 months)

9 weeks

10 weeks

11 weeks

12 weeks (≈ 3 months)

13 weeks

14 weeks

15 weeks

16 weeks (≈ 4 months)

17 weeks

18 weeks

19 weeks

20 weeks

21 weeks (≈ 5 months)

22 weeks

23 weeks

24 weeks

£9,480

25 weeks

£9,875

26 weeks (≈ 6 months)

£10,270

27 weeks

£10,665

28 weeks

£11,060

29 weeks

£11,455

30 weeks (≈ 7 months)

£11,850

31 weeks

£12,245

32 weeks

£12,640

33 weeks

£13,035

34 weeks

£13,430

35 weeks (≈ 8 months)

£13,825

36 weeks

£14,220

37 weeks

£14,615

38 weeks

£15,010

39 weeks (≈ 9 months)

£15,405

40 weeks

£15,800

41 weeks

£16,195

42 weeks

£16,590

43 weeks (≈ 10 months)

£16,985

44 weeks

£17,380

45 weeks

46 weeks

47 weeks

48 weeks (≈ 11 months)

Registration fee

£50

Registration fee is not included in the price. Courses lasting 9 weeks or more do not require a registration fee.

Academic Year Programme

Total course costs

Disclaimer: Prices in currencies other than euro are estimated based on the latest exchange rates.

Not included: coursebook, registration fee, student insurance, accommodation and associated fees, airport transfer.

Registration fee

£50

COURSE DETAILS

The Essential English Centre (EEC)

The school offers programmes at 5 levels, in conjunction with the CEFR (Common European Framework of References for Languages).

Levels offered are: A1 (Elementary), A2 (Pre-Intermediate, B1 (Intermediate), B2 (Upper Intermediate) and C1 (Advanced).

Each level has a carefully written syllabus that with specific learning outcomes, as well as weekly schemes of work. To move from one level to the next normally takes approximately 12 weeks, but this can vary.

The Essential English Centre (EEC)

Cambridge Intensive

This intensive course is structured to ensure students have comprehensive preparation for the Cambridge First or Cambridge Advanced exam. The course will systematically develop all four core skills (reading, writing, speaking, listening) with real-time exam practice. For Cambridge First, students should have a minimum B1 (intermediate) level. For Cambridge Advanced, students should have a minimum B2 (upper intermediate) level.

Course length

2 weeks - 44 weeks

Available starts

Every Monday

Schedule (weekdays)

Morning class: 09:30 - 12:45

Afternoon class: 13:30 - 15:00

Course hours per week: 22.5

Other features

English Test prep elective classes
This school offers elective classes focused on English test preparation designed to help students build confidence and improve exam scores.

Higher education prep elective class
This school offers elective classes to help students get ready for further study. These classes are designed to build academic skills and confidence for success in higher education.

Business classes
This school offers elective classes in business English. Students learn workplace vocabulary, communication strategies, and practical skills for professional environments.

1 week
to 3 months
3 months
to 6 months
6 months
to 9 months
9 months
to 1 year

1 week

£415

2 weeks

£830

3 weeks

£1,245

4 weeks (≈ 1 month)

£1,660

5 weeks

£2,075

6 weeks

£2,490

7 weeks

£2,905

8 weeks (≈ 2 months)

£3,320

9 weeks

£3,735

10 weeks

£4,150

11 weeks

£4,565

12 weeks (≈ 3 months)

£4,860

13 weeks

£5,265

14 weeks

£5,670

15 weeks

£6,075

16 weeks (≈ 4 months)

£6,480

17 weeks

£6,885

18 weeks

£7,290

19 weeks

£7,695

20 weeks

£8,100

21 weeks (≈ 5 months)

£8,505

22 weeks

£8,910

23 weeks

£9,315

24 weeks

£9,480

25 weeks

£9,875

26 weeks (≈ 6 months)

£10,270

27 weeks

£10,665

28 weeks

£11,060

29 weeks

£11,455

30 weeks (≈ 7 months)

£11,850

31 weeks

£12,245

32 weeks

£12,640

33 weeks

£13,035

34 weeks

£13,430

35 weeks (≈ 8 months)

£13,825

36 weeks

£14,220

37 weeks

£14,615

38 weeks

£15,010

39 weeks (≈ 9 months)

£15,405

40 weeks

£15,800

41 weeks

£16,195

42 weeks

£16,590

43 weeks (≈ 10 months)

£16,985

44 weeks

£17,380

45 weeks

46 weeks

47 weeks

48 weeks (≈ 11 months)

Registration fee

£50

Registration fee is not included in the price. Courses lasting 9 weeks or more do not require a registration fee.

Cambridge Intensive

Total course costs

Disclaimer: Prices in currencies other than euro are estimated based on the latest exchange rates.

Not included: coursebook, registration fee, student insurance, accommodation and associated fees, airport transfer.

Registration fee

£50

COURSE DETAILS

The Essential English Centre (EEC)

The school offers programmes at 5 levels, in conjunction with the CEFR (Common European Framework of References for Languages).

Levels offered are: A1 (Elementary), A2 (Pre-Intermediate, B1 (Intermediate), B2 (Upper Intermediate) and C1 (Advanced).

Each level has a carefully written syllabus that with specific learning outcomes, as well as weekly schemes of work. To move from one level to the next normally takes approximately 12 weeks, but this can vary.

The Essential English Centre (EEC)

General English Full Time

This is a full time 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.

Course length

2 weeks to 11 months (duration of a Short Term Study Visa)

Available starts

Every Monday (except for bank holidays and Christmas closure)

Schedule (weekdays)

Morning class: 09:30 - 12:45

Course hours per week: 15

Other features

English Test prep elective classes
This school offers elective classes focused on English test preparation designed to help students build confidence and improve exam scores.

Higher education prep elective class
This school offers elective classes to help students get ready for further study. These classes are designed to build academic skills and confidence for success in higher education.

Business classes
This school offers elective classes in business English. Students learn workplace vocabulary, communication strategies, and practical skills for professional environments.

1 week
to 3 months
3 months
to 6 months
6 months
to 9 months
9 months
to 1 year

1 week

£285

2 weeks

£570

3 weeks

£855

4 weeks (≈ 1 month)

£1,140

5 weeks

£1,425

6 weeks

£1,710

7 weeks

£1,995

8 weeks (≈ 2 months)

£2,280

9 weeks

£2,565

10 weeks

£2,850

11 weeks

£3,135

12 weeks (≈ 3 months)

£3,300

13 weeks

£3,575

14 weeks

£3,850

15 weeks

£4,125

16 weeks (≈ 4 months)

£4,400

17 weeks

£4,675

18 weeks

£4,950

19 weeks

£5,225

20 weeks

£5,500

21 weeks (≈ 5 months)

£5,775

22 weeks

£6,050

23 weeks

£6,325

24 weeks

£6,360

25 weeks

£6,625

26 weeks (≈ 6 months)

£6,890

27 weeks

£7,155

28 weeks

£7,420

29 weeks

£7,685

30 weeks (≈ 7 months)

£7,950

31 weeks

£8,215

32 weeks

£8,480

33 weeks

£8,745

34 weeks

£9,010

35 weeks (≈ 8 months)

£9,275

36 weeks

£9,540

37 weeks

£9,805

38 weeks

£10,070

39 weeks (≈ 9 months)

£10,335

40 weeks

£10,600

41 weeks

£10,865

42 weeks

£11,130

43 weeks (≈ 10 months)

£11,395

44 weeks

£11,660

45 weeks

46 weeks

47 weeks

48 weeks (≈ 11 months)

Registration fee

£50

Registration fee is not included in the price. Courses lasting 9 weeks or more do not require a registration fee.

General English Full Time

Total course costs

Disclaimer: Prices in currencies other than euro are estimated based on the latest exchange rates.

Not included: coursebook, registration fee, student insurance, accommodation and associated fees, airport transfer.

Registration fee

£50

COURSE DETAILS

The Essential English Centre (EEC)

The school offers programmes at 5 levels, in conjunction with the CEFR (Common European Framework of References for Languages).

Levels offered are: A1 (Elementary), A2 (Pre-Intermediate, B1 (Intermediate), B2 (Upper Intermediate) and C1 (Advanced).

Each level has a carefully written syllabus that with specific learning outcomes, as well as weekly schemes of work. To move from one level to the next normally takes approximately 12 weeks, but this can vary.

The Essential English Centre (EEC)

General English Intensive

On this course you will join our morning General English classes studying all aspects of the language, and then return for our 'Language for Life' programme in the afternoons. The afternoon module focusses on improving confidence in speaking, listening and general communication skills.

Course length

2 weeks to 11 months

Available starts

Every Monday (except for bank holidays and Christmas closure)

Schedule (weekdays)

Morning class: 09:30 - 12:45

Afternoon class: 13:30 - 15:00

Course hours per week: 22.5

Other features

English Test prep elective classes
This school offers elective classes focused on English test preparation designed to help students build confidence and improve exam scores.

Higher education prep elective class
This school offers elective classes to help students get ready for further study. These classes are designed to build academic skills and confidence for success in higher education.

Business classes
This school offers elective classes in business English. Students learn workplace vocabulary, communication strategies, and practical skills for professional environments.

1 week
to 3 months
3 months
to 6 months
6 months
to 9 months
9 months
to 1 year

1 week

£385

2 weeks

£770

3 weeks

£1,155

4 weeks (≈ 1 month)

£1,540

5 weeks

£1,925

6 weeks

£2,310

7 weeks

£2,695

8 weeks (≈ 2 months)

£3,080

9 weeks

£3,465

10 weeks

£3,850

11 weeks

£4,235

12 weeks (≈ 3 months)

£4,500

13 weeks

£4,875

14 weeks

£5,250

15 weeks

£5,625

16 weeks (≈ 4 months)

£6,000

17 weeks

£6,375

18 weeks

£6,750

19 weeks

£7,125

20 weeks

£7,500

21 weeks (≈ 5 months)

£7,875

22 weeks

£8,250

23 weeks

£8,625

24 weeks

£8,760

25 weeks

26 weeks (≈ 6 months)

27 weeks

28 weeks

29 weeks

30 weeks (≈ 7 months)

31 weeks

32 weeks

33 weeks

34 weeks

35 weeks (≈ 8 months)

36 weeks

37 weeks

38 weeks

39 weeks (≈ 9 months)

40 weeks

41 weeks

42 weeks

43 weeks (≈ 10 months)

44 weeks

45 weeks

46 weeks

47 weeks

48 weeks (≈ 11 months)

Registration fee

£50

Registration fee is not included in the price. Courses lasting 9 weeks or more do not require a registration fee.

General English Intensive

Total course costs

Disclaimer: Prices in currencies other than euro are estimated based on the latest exchange rates.

Not included: coursebook, registration fee, student insurance, accommodation and associated fees, airport transfer.

Registration fee

£50

COURSE DETAILS

The Essential English Centre (EEC)

The school offers programmes at 5 levels, in conjunction with the CEFR (Common European Framework of References for Languages).

Levels offered are: A1 (Elementary), A2 (Pre-Intermediate, B1 (Intermediate), B2 (Upper Intermediate) and C1 (Advanced).

Each level has a carefully written syllabus that with specific learning outcomes, as well as weekly schemes of work. To move from one level to the next normally takes approximately 12 weeks, but this can vary.

The Essential English Centre (EEC)

Campuses & Location

Manchester

Our school is located in the heart of Manchester. Just a few minutes walk from our school, you will find the shopping district near Piccadily, the trendy Northern Quarter with its bars and cafes, as well as the scenic Castlefield, and buzzing university district on Oxford Road. Manchester is a thriving, modern city, known as ‘the capital of the north’. Voted ‘England’s Coolest City’ (New York Lifestyles Magazine, 2025), the city is a friendly and vibrant city. Up to 30% cheaper than London, Manchester offers something for everyone – art, culture, sport and much more!

Oxford Road Station: 3 minutes (~3 min walk) / Piccadilly Station: 8 minutes (~8 min walk)

Accommodation

Available accommodations

The Essential English Centre in Manchester, UK - Homestay

Homestay: From £200 per week

Our hosts are carefully selected and all are visited by a member of our team to ensure quality.

The Essential English Centre in Manchester, UK - Student Residence

Student Residence: £270 per week

For independent living, enjoy the student life and stay at a student residence. Standard student residence offers private bedroom and bathroom, with shared kitchen and living facilities.

If you’re interested in exploring other accommodation options, please feel free to take a look at our other accommodation options.

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The Essential English Centre (EEC)

Student demographics

Students come from all over the world to study at this school.

Saudi Arabia
20%
Kuwait
10%
Switzerland
8%
Italy
8%
Japan
7%
Spain
7%
France
5%
China
4%
South Korea
4%
Turkey
3%
Thailand
2%

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