EC English Language Centres

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Student services

Manchester is England's second city, and a truly exhilarating place to live, work and study.

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Manchester is England's second city, and a truly exhilarating place to live, work and study. Easily accessible by direct flights from 190 destinations, this exciting and historic metropolis is also the gateway to the many attractions of the North West – such as the Lake District, the Peak District, the maritime city of Liverpool, North Wales, and Chester.

EC Manchester is a truly boutique space in the heart of this revolutionary, entrepreneurial and innovative city, especially famous for its world-class football, vibrant music scene and friendly Northern charm.

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Social activities

Get the best from your destination and make the most of your time. As an EC student, you will be invited to a free welcome event and enjoy a varied calendar of social and leisure activities throughout your stay. Some of the many activities available include:

Movie Afternoon: Watch and discuss a movie with other students.
Manchester Art Gallery: Be impressed by this large and varied art collection.
People's History Museum: Learn about the history of Manchester's working class.
Bowling: Bowl a strike with friends.

Where you choose to live is a central part of your study abroad experience. We have a variety of accommodation options to suit your lifestyle, budget and needs. Whether you would like to live with other students in a residence, or prefer to experience daily life with a homestay, our range of accommodation options ensures you find the perfect home away from home.

Lecture Series: Practise listening and note-takings skills a real-life setting with a teacher or another native english speaker
Pronunciation Clinic: Choose “general” from pronunciation clinics for all students and clinics targeted at specific accents.
Conversation Class: Join a group conversation with a teacher or native english speaker to discuss an issue of interest.
Careers Service: Receive help and guidance on areas including CV and covering letter preparation, assistance and advice on job searching in the UK, university and further education.