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 Meet the Directors
A warm welcome from Jo
and Bairbre

The Essential English Centre is a boutique,

independent school, owned and managedowned
and managed by Jo Wilde and Bairbre Walsh. We “Our school has been built
opened our school because we wanted to offer
international students a quality, professional
on a genuine passion for
and inspiring language learning experience. providing the very best
To achieve this we work with a team of
professionals to ensure we offer an excellent in language teaching and
curriculum, excellent personal service and all
of this in an excellent city centre location in
learning”
Manchester. We are committed to ensuring that
our high standards are consistently met and
that you receive the education and experience
you expect and deserve. We care about your
future goals and understand that for many of our
students this is a once in a lifetime opportunity
to learn, experience and grow. We will be here
for you during that process with professional
advice, support and a friendly face. The
Essential English Centre is not just a school, it is
a family and we look forward to welcoming you
to our home.

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 Contents
Directors’ welcome ................................. 2
Why Choose Us .................................. 4 - 5
Manchester ....................................... 6 - 7
Student Life ..................................... 8 - 9
Acadmic Approach ........................... 10 - 11

Adults courses ............................... 12 - 21

General English 15 hours ......................... 14

General English 25 hours ......................... 15
English Plus ......................................... 16
Exam preparation ................................. 17
Academic year programme ...................... 18
50 Plus language holidays .................. 20 - 21

Junior Groups ............................... 22 - 25

Corporate and professional .............. 26 - 31

English for Business ............................... 27

English for Law ..................................... 28
English for Nursing ................................ 29
English for Oil and Gas ........................... 30
English for Aviation ................................ 31

Accommodation .............................. 32 - 33
Student Welfare .............................. 34 - 35

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 Why Choose Us?
Manchester’s Quality Independent School!

Learn from the best!

The Essential English Centre team is highly
experienced and qualified in their field. We
understand that if you invest in your education,
you expect and deserve the best.

Manchester – the UK’s most

exciting and up and coming city!
Manchester is the third biggest city in the UK and
is the only UK city to be listed in the New York
Times ‘Top Places to Visit in 2015’

The Essential English Centre

Location
Our school is situated in the very centre of the
city. 2 mins from Central Library, 5 mins from
Arndale Shopping Centre, 5 mins from cafes,
pubs and nightlife.

Learning Environment
Our classrooms are bright and spacious, and have
been designed with the best interests of the
students and their teacher in mind. Classrooms
have interactive whiteboards, large desks and
comfortable seating

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Save money with NUS
The Essential English Centre is a member of The
National Union of Students which means you
can apply for an NUS discount card, saving you
£££ on travel, technology, food, clothes and
more! As an EEC student you will also get great
discounts at your favourite bars, coffee houses
and sports venues around Manchester.

Accredited by the British

Council
The Essential English Centre is accredited by
the British Council, which is an international
stamp of quality. This means that that you can
be assured of excellent standards in all areas of
your experience with us.

Personal, friendly support

We are here to offer you support every step of
the way.

Academic Support
throughout your Course
You will receive support from your teachers
and our Academic Manager at each stage of
your language learning journey. Your progress is
monitored through regular assessment, and you
will have regular one-to-one tutorials with your
teacher.

Social Programme
At The Essential English Centre, we know that
it’s not all about being in the classroom – we
need to have fun too! Every week you will have
the opportunity to mix and socialise with your
fellow students, all while exploring Manchester
and beyond!

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 Manchester
Live and study in Manchester -
The city that has everything!

Recently voted the

best UK city to live
in, with 3 world
class universities

The only UK city to be

listed in the New York
Times ‘Top places to
visit in 2015’

Home to two of the

worlds most famous
football clubs

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 We are situated right in
the heart of Britain’s most
popular student city

A vibrant and
exciting music
scene across
the city

Festivals and
celebrations
all year round

“
I can’t really explain what I like most about
Manchester because it’s something that
you just feel. Manchester hugged me like
a child. I lived there for 1 year and it was

“
just amazing. There is such a mix of people,
races and cultures..I think the diversity, and
the way everyone is equal, whatever their
race, religion or culture. I think that’s what
made me love Manchester. Different people,
different food, different places to go, you
feel like you have a piece of the whole
world in Manchester.

Vanessa Alves - Portugal

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 Student
School in the
city centre

Enjoy the
many cafes
and bars

Make friends
from around
the world

Speak with
native speakers
of english

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Life Explore the
music and art
in the Northern
Quarter

Join the social

programme and make
the most of your time
here!

Explore the rest of the

UK and beyond! Take
a budget flight from
Manchester Airport
and go and explore

If you want to
escape city life
you can enjoy
one of the many
parks surrounding
Manchester

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 Academic
Approach
Teaching Approach
From our research and thorough understanding of
what it means to learn another language, we use the
“The main function
Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) approach in of language is to
our classrooms. Here is some information about the
background to CLT: allow interaction and
communication”
• The main function of language is to
allow interaction and communication
• Classroom language learning is linked
with language activities outside the
classroom
• Real-life texts and materials are used
to help the learning process
• The student’s personal experiences
form a part of learning in the
classroom
All areas of the language should be studied, but
fluency and communication is the ultimate goal, and
is key to the learning process.

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Teacher Training and
Development
Trust in our curriculum

• Courses written by professional

educators who understand the
needs of the modern language
learner
• Learn with native, experienced
teachers who continually develop
themselves professionally
• Continuous assessment during your
course of choice
• Individual tutorials with your
teacher
• A professional, well-trained
Academic Management team who
will help you every step of the way

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 Adult
Courses
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Contents
Adult Courses ................................12 - 21

General English 15 hours ..........................14

General English 25 hours ..........................15
English Plus ..........................................16
Exam preparation ..................................17
Academic year programme .......................18
50 Plus language holidays ...................20 - 21

“ The staff at The Essential English Centre are very

friendly, warm and helpful. I studied on the General
English course with great teachers and in a great
environment.

Stefano Scrocco, General English - Italy

“
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 General
English
15 hours
Our General English courses are designed for
Key facts
motivated, professional students who wish to
develop their overall English skills in reading, Hours per day
writing, speaking and listening, as well as 3
grammar. We believe that in order to improve
your language to its best potential, it is
Timetable
important to focus on all of these areas. On our
15-hour per week programme, you will study Monday to Friday
for three hours of teacher-led sessions every
morning, with weekly assessment to track your Levels
progress.
A1 – C1

Minimum age
16

Start date
Any Monday

Assessment
Every week

End of course certificate

Yes

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 Key facts
Hours per day
5

Timetable
Monday to Friday

Levels
A1 – C1

Minimum age
16

Start date

General
Any Monday

Assessment
Every week

English End of course certificate

Yes

25 hours
By choosing our 25-hour programme option,
you will focus each morning on all 5 key areas
of language learning, while in the afternoon
you will have the opportunity to study on our
unique Language for Life programme, which has
been designed to give you all the tools you need
to communicate effectively. These classes are
designed to be fun and interesting while helping
you to become more confident with using English
in real life situations. In these sessions you will
learn new vocabulary and phrases, practise real
life situations, make presentations and visit
local places of interest. Join this programme and
develop your confidence when speaking to native
speakers in Manchester, the UK, and around the
world.

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 English Plus
Our English Plus programmes allow students
to combine a General English programme with
an afternoon study module of their choice.
Students can choose from a range of modules Key facts
including Academic English and Business English.
By studying 25 hours per week, students are
completely immersed in the English language,
Hours per day
and with personal commitment to the 5
programme, can see rapid improvement in their
level and ability. Choose from the following Timetable
afternoon modules:
Monday to Friday
• English for Business
• English for Academic Study Levels
• IELTS Preparation A1 – C1
• CAE Preparation
• FCE Preparation Minimum age
16

Some modules are subject to availability Start date

Any Monday

Assessment
Every week

End of course certificate

Yes

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 Key facts
Exam Hours per day

preparation
5

Timetable
Monday to Friday

Our General English courses are designed for Levels

motivated, professional students who wish to
develop their overall English skills in reading, A1 – C1
writing, speaking and listening, as well as
grammar. We believe that in order to improve Minimum age
your language to its best potential, it is
16
important to focus on all of these areas. On our
15-hour per week programme, you will study
for three hours of teacher-led sessions every Start date
morning, with weekly assessment to track your Any Monday
progress.

Assessment
Every week

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 Academic Year
Programme
Our Academic Year Programme is ideal for students who wish to study an intensive English course for
a longer period of time (6 months or 9 months), and who would like to study in the UK or who use
English in their everyday working life. With commitment from you, our team of professionals will
help you to improve your English at a rapid rate, with regular academic meetings with your personal
tutor and the Academic Manager. If you wish to study at an English-speaking university after your
programme, particularly in the UK, we will also help you with this process, from the advice and
guidance stage, to assisting with your UCAS application, and tracking your application once it has been
submitted. Assistance is also provided with CV-writing and the job application process.

Key facts
Hours per day
5

Timetable
Monday to Friday

Levels
A1 – C1

Minimum age
16

Start date
Any Monday

Assessment
Every week

End of course certificate

Yes

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“ I had a conditional offer at The
University of Manchester for a
Masters degree in Biomedical Science.
The Essential English Centre helped
me to achieve an overall 8 in my IELTS
exam. I was supported through my
studies, my lessons were dynamic
and modern and my teacher was very
intelligent. “
Delimar Recio Toro, IELTS Preparation -
Venezuela

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 50 Plus Key facts
Hours per day

Language
3

Timetable
Monday to Friday

holidays Levels
B1 - B2

Our 50 plus language holidays are held on Minimum age

specific dates throughout the year and are a 50
great way to travel, meet new friends from all
over the world, learn and improve your English
skills with people of your own age group and to Start date
explore all that Manchester and the surrounding Check our website for course
areas have to offer. These courses are designed dates
to be inspiring and fun and offer the opportunity
to discover England at its best.
Assessment
At least 3 half day trips and
1 full day trip

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 Sample Timetable
Week 1 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Morning Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons - -

Afternoon Manchester Visit The Enjoy Half day visit Free Full day trip Free day –
guided walk listening to exploring the afternoon – We to Lyme Park + We recommend
50 Plus Language Holidays table to go on this page >>>
+ coffee and
cake
Manchester
museum live classical
music followed
north-west
waterways
recommend
exploring
Gardens browsing the
local markets
by a visit to a the library
Tudor pub and taking a
relaxing canal
walk.

Week 2 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

Morning Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons - -

Afternoon Free Visit The Air Steam train Half day visit Free Full day Free day – We
afternoon – We ride exploring to Liverpool afternoon – We discovering recommend
50 Plus Language Holidays table to go on this page >>>
recommend
visiting The
Raid Shelters
used in WWII Lancashire Docks recommend
visiting Old
The Lake
district
taking the
train to
Royal Exchange Trafford National Park Chester
theatre stadium

Left
Spring Explorer

Bottom Left
Autumn Adventure

Bottom Right
Summer Escape

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 Junior Groups
Throughout the year we work with schools and private groups to
tailor-make English language programmes for juniors. Packages
may include activities and accommodation or you may simply want
our experienced teachers to help your students fast-track their
English skills or prepare for an exam. Whatever your requirements,
we will help you to create the perfect trip and you can then trust
us to deliver an enriching, unforgettable experience.

Choosing Manchester as your location means you can enjoy the

exciting, fast-paced city life alongside exploring the areas of
natural beauty surrounding Manchester. In the city you will find
many educational resources for young learners and Manchester’s
central location means you can easily explore the rest of the
north-west of England and the UK.

Our packages are tailor-made to offer

the best in education and personal
development, allowing students to
develop whilst having fun!

Discover
Manchester
and beyond!
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 Sample Timetable
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Lesson 1 Lesson 1 Lesson 1 Lesson 1 Lesson 1

9:15 - 10:45 9:15 - 10:45 9:15 - 10:45 9:15 - 10:45 9:15 - 10:45

Break Break Break Break Break

Lesson 2 Lesson 2 Lesson 2 Lesson 2 Lesson 2

11:00 - 12:30 11:00 - 12:30 11:00 - 12:30 11:00 - 12:30 11:00 - 12:30

Sample activities programme

Monday - Explore the past Tuesday - Manchester Wednesday - Visit John

at The Manchester Museum Treasure hunt - Discover the Ryland’s Library - You will feel
mysteries of the city like Harry Potter!

Thursday - Visit Friday - Afternoon game of Saturday - Visit Wales!

Manchester United football bowling and quiz
stadium!

Sunday - Shopping at The

Trafford Centre and a visit to
The Sealife Centre

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 Accommodation
Throughout the year we work with families and
student residences who have a reputation for
providing a welcoming, comfortable and safe
environment for our students.

Student Residence
• Close to the city centre!

Host families
• Half board and Full-board options
available
• Average 25 minutes travel time to
the school

Welfare
The safety and wellbeing of our students
is carefully considered when planning our
courses. To ensure students are safe, a manager
is assigned to each group to ensure that all
students enjoy their experience in a healthy and
safe environment.

• On-site welfare and medical staff

• 24 hour emergency contact number
• All staff are background checked
• Free internet access
• Dedicated host families
• Group leaders accompany learners
at key points of their journey to
and from school

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“ We will help you to create the
“
perfect trip and you can then trust
us to deliver an enriching and
unforgettable experience.

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 Corporate &
professional
The Essential English Centre offers a suite of tailored
programmes for professional and specific purposes. Our
experienced team of teachers and trainers offer intensive,
high-quality courses to both individual clients and to
corporate groups in the following areas:

English for Business

English for Law
English for Nursing
English for Oil and Gas
English for Aviation

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English for
Business Key facts
Hours per day
The Essential English Centre offers professional 6
English for Business programmes, for those
who use English in their professional lives, or
who wish to work in the field of international Timetable
business. On this course, students will focus Monday to Friday
on a variety of business-related themes, for
example sales and negotiation techniques,
Levels
management styles, marketing and business
communication skills. For closed groups, the A2+
programme will be tailored appropriately. The
programme includes workshops from guest Minimum age
industry-related lecturers, as well as effective
methods of producing authentic language,
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including role plays and presentations.
Minimum course length
A section of the course will focus on General 2 weeks
English language improvement, in order to best
equip the client with the all-round language
skills required to communicate on day-to-day Class size
basis in their working life. Courses are available 5 - 8 (average)
throughout the year at our professional learning
centre in Manchester city centre.

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 English for Law
The Essential English Centre offers English for
Law programmes for both practising lawyers as

Key facts
well as those who are studying for a career in
law. On this course, students will focus on a
range of industry-related modules, for example
contracts, employment law, property law
and intellectual property. For closed groups,
Hours per day
the programme will be tailored to meet the 6
requirements of the client. The programme
prepares the student for the Cambridge ILEC Timetable
examination, and (dependent on the time of
year) students have the option of taking the
Monday to Friday
exam at nearby Chester University.
Levels
A section of the course will focus on General A2+
English language improvement, in order to best
equip the client with the all-round language
skills required to communicate on day-to-day Minimum age
basis in their working life. Courses are available 16
throughout the year at our professional learning
centre in Manchester city centre.
Minimum course length
Some modules are subject to availability 2 weeks

Class size
5 - 8 (average)

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 Key facts

English for Hours per day

6

Nursing Timetable
Monday to Friday

Levels
The Essential English Centre offers English for Nursing A2+
programmes for qualified nurses. On this course,
students will focus on a range of industry-related Minimum age
modules, for example wound care, medications,
intravenous infusions and respiratory problems. For 16
closed groups, the programme will be tailored to
meet the requirements of the client. Minimum course length
2 weeks
A section of the course will focus on General English
language improvement, in order to best equip the
client with the all-round language skills required to Class size
communicate on day-to-day basis in their working 5 - 8 (average)
life. Courses are available throughout the year at
our professional learning centre in Manchester city
centre.

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 English for Oil and Gas
The Essential English Centre offers executive
programmes for professionals working in the

Key facts
increasingly internationalised oil and gas
industry, and for those studying for a career in
this field. Clients will practise industry-focussed
language and skills in a lively, communicative
and results-driven learning environment. A
Hours per day
section of the course will focus on General 6
English language improvement, in order to best
equip the client with the all-round language Timetable
skills required to communicate on day-to-day
basis in their working life. Courses are available
Monday to Friday
throughout the year at our professional learning
centre in Manchester city centre. Levels
A2+

Minimum age
16

Minimum course length

2 weeks

Class size
5 - 8 (average)

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 Key facts
English for Hours per day
6

Aviation Timetable
Monday to Friday

Levels
The Essential English Centre offers English for
Aviation programmes for pilots and Air Traffic
A2+
Controllers. As of March 2008, aviation professionals
are required to prove their competency in English. Minimum age
Our specialised courses prepare the student to 16
achieve ICAO Level 4 (Operational) and above,
and are based on ICAO document 9835: Manual on
the implementation of ICAO Language Proficiency Minimum course length
Requirements. 2 weeks
A section of the course will focus on General English
language improvement, in order to best equip the Class size
client with the all-round language skills required to 5 - 8 (average)
communicate on day-to-day basis in their working
life. Courses are available throughout the year at
our professional learning centre in Manchester city
centre.

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 Accommodation
Average travel time from school 25 minutes >

Homestay
Stay with one of our dedicated homestay
providers!
• Half board or Full board option
• Full immersion - practice speaking English with
your hosts in the evenings and at weekends
• Weekly laundry service
• Clean towels and bedding each week
• An area for self-study
• Special dietary requirements available upon
request
• Free Wi-fi

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Average travel time from school 15 minutes >

Student Residence
Close to the city centre!
• Secure Fob Entry
• Bedding and towels provided
• Kitchen equipment provided
• CCTV
• 24hr Dedicated Staff + Security
• Free Parking
• Free Wi-Fi
• TV and games room
• Library with free printing facilities
• On-site gym (free for residents)
• Half basketball court
• Fully furnished launderette
• Fitted kitchens: hob oven, fridge, freezer, toaster,
kettle microwave
• Hospitality welcome and service

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 Student
Welfare
The wellbeing and welfare of our students is of the
utmost importance to us. We want to make sure that
‘We are here to
you are well, healthy and happy during your time
with us, and our dedicated support staff are here to support you’
help you at all times. We assist with:

• Questions about health and medical

issues
• How to meet new people (outside of
school) and make new friends
• How to access sports and social
facilities and activities in Manchester
• Dealing with the local council and
other authorities
• General pastoral support
• Staying safe

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Being Happy
We are here to listen and help you with day to
day life in Manchester.

Religion and Faith

Manchester is a diverse, multicultural city and
those who wish to observe their faith can seek
advice on places of worship.

Health and Safety

The Essential English Centre has a responsibility
to provide a safe & healthy learning environment
for all students and staff and our policy is to
provide and maintain safe and healthy studying
and working conditions for all our employees and
students at all times. Should you feel unwell we
can offer advice on how to seek medical help in
the UK, and International students on a full time
course lasting 6 months or longer are entitled to
free NHS hospital treatment.

Guard Me
We recommend that all students purchase
comprehensive travel insurance. This can be
purchased when you book your course and offers
comprehensive financial and medical cover
during your stay.

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 Address
The Essential English Centre
Gainsborough House
109 Portland Street
Manchester
M1 6DN

Phone
0044 (0) 161 236 2364

Online
essentialenglish.com

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