New College Group Manchester

General English and IELTS Preparation run at 15 hours a week. Add 6 hours of skills and focus classes for the 21-hour Intensive course, or 10 hours for the 25-hour Super Intensive. Focus classes change monthly and include Business English, writing, speaking, listening, reading, functional language, current affairs and graphic design. Every course includes a placement test on arrival, course materials, regular progress tests with tutor feedback, 24/7 student support and an end-of-course certificate. Courses start any Monday with a minimum stay of two weeks. One-to-one lessons are £70 an hour (minimum five hours).

Homestay is half board on weekdays and full board at weekends, in single or twin rooms, reached by public transport. Residence options are self-catering single en-suite rooms in city-centre halls within walking distance of the school, with a shared kitchen. Airport transfers can be arranged, and are required for students under 18. NCG also runs a student app for timetables, accommodation details, activity bookings and direct messages to staff.

Manchester is the main city of the North West, with two Premier League clubs, a busy live music scene and a student population of more than 75,000. The school organises regular activities such as football stadium tours, city walking tours, bowling, go-karting and FIFA competitions, plus weekend trips with local travel partners to the Lake District, North Wales, York and Liverpool. Staff speak Arabic, Mandarin, Portuguese and Spanish as well as English, though students are encouraged to use English throughout their stay.