Intensive IELTS Preparation 21
Course overview
This 21-hour option at New College Group Manchester combines the 15-hour IELTS Preparation course with 6 extra hours of skills and focus classes each week. Students work on exam technique for all four papers in the core lessons, then use the additional 4 hours of skills classes and 2 hours of focus classes to strengthen weaker areas such as academic writing or listening. Minimum level B1. NCG Manchester is an official IELTS test venue, with an optional exam fee of £250. Courses start any Monday with a minimum stay of two weeks. The school is in Piccadilly Gardens, a four-minute walk from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Price bands
From £280 – £340 per week
| Weeks from | Weeks to | Weekly £ |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 7 | £340 |
| 8 | 15 | £325 |
| 16 | 23 | £310 |
| 24 | 35 | £295 |
| 36 | — | £280 |
Course details
| Course type | Exam Preparation, IELTS |
|---|---|
| Intensity | Intensive (25-30 hours/week) |
| Course levels | Pre-Intermediate (B1) → Upper-Intermediate (C1) |
| Start dates |
|
Not sure if this course is the right level?
Take our free English level test and see which courses suit you.
About this school
New College Group Manchester, Manchester
British Council accredited school beside Piccadilly Gardens, four minutes from Manchester Piccadilly. General English, IELTS and intensive options.
A glimpse of the school
More courses at New College Group Manchester
General English 15
General English with 15 hours of lessons a week, from beginner to advanced. Start any Monday, study from 2 weeks up to a full year.
From £225 – £285 per week
£225 / week
£900
Adjust weeks to update price.
IELTS Preparation 15
15-hour IELTS preparation course for students at B1 or above. NCG is an official IELTS test venue, so you can prepare and sit the exam in the same...
From £225 – £285 per week
£225 / week
£900
Adjust weeks to update price.
Intensive English 21
General English plus 6 hours of skills and focus classes a week (21 hours in total). Choose a focus such as Business English, writing or speaking.
From £280 – £340 per week
£280 / week
£1,120
Adjust weeks to update price.
More Exam Preparation courses
Cambridge First Exam Preparation (Evening)
Prepare for the Cambridge B2 First exam with evening classes that build confident communication and a lifelong qualification.
From £586 for 10 weeks (≈ £59/week) (10-week block)
Block course · 10–10 weeks
Contact us
Pending
Fixed 10-week course. Weeks cannot be changed.
Cambridge Exam Preparation 22.5 (Intensive)
Get exam-ready with targeted Cambridge preparation designed to meet the specific demands of First and Advanced qualifications.
From £295 – £375 per week
£295 / week
£1,180
Adjust weeks to update price.
Cambridge Exam Preparation Morning Full-immersion 29
Strengthen all core English skills with focused practice designed to improve performance and readiness for Cambridge exams.
From £245 – £450 per week
Contact us
Pending
Adjust weeks to update price.
