English Courses
The Manchester Central School of English offers a wide range of English courses, which include General English courses, Business English courses, IELTS courses, Cambridge Examination courses, one-to-one private English courses. All our courses are designed to be as enjoyable and motivating as possible in order to help you progress quickly and effectively.
Are you:
- An elementary-level student wanting to improve your basic English skills?
- An advanced student aiming for a high-level qualification?
- A Business person needing to improve your English for your job?
Whatever your requirements, we have a course for you. We also have a professionally-designed placement test, which will ensure that you are placed at exactly the right level. If you want to find out your level, visit What Level is My English?.
General English English Standard
15 hours a week of General English. Students are grouped according to level. The aim is to develop your listening, speaking, vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, reading and writing.
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General English Intensive
15 hours a week of General English. In addition there are 5 hours a week of afternoon Skills Classes. These lessons focus on developing and improving the four skills of Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing in social and professional situations.
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General English Super Intensive
15 hours a week of General English in the mornings, 5 hours a week in the afternoons of Skills Classes and a 2 hour 1-1 class with the teacher that is tailored to meet the individual needs of the student.
Business English
15 hours a week of Business English covering topics such as; writing formal business letters, reports, emails, presentation skills, telephone techniques and English in the professional workplace.
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IELTS Courses
Full time – 15 hours a week or Part time – 5 hours a week. The aim is to teach students about the IELTS exam, improve your grammar and vocabulary and also the techniques necessary in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking in order to pass the exam.
Cambridge Examination Courses
Full time – 15 hours a week or Part time – 5 hours a week. The aim is to teach students about the Cambridge exams, improve the grammar and vocabulary and also the techniques necessary in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking in order to pass the exam.
1-to-1 Courses
These are individual classes with the teacher and can be designed around the needs of the student. The tailor made course can be English for Specific Purposes, General English or Business English. As many hours as required.
Part Time English Courses
Study English on a part time basis so you can fit your learning into your busy life.
Evening Courses
The Part Time Evening English course is 6 hours a week, twice a week from 6-9 of General English.
English and Work Placement
This is for students who want to study in order to improve their language skills and also gain valuable work experience. Students have the opportunity to work towards the qualification “Cambridge Certificate in Work Experience”.
Summer Courses
During July and August the General English courses also include a full social programme with half and full day excursions every week.


