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Hannah Teece School Director Michelle Almeida Customer Support Manager Diana Kurkul Customer Support Coordinator Visa Compliance Sean Barrow Customer Support Coordinator Internships Barbara Vargas Activities Coordinator Anita Galasso Director of Studies Martin Walls Assistant Director of Studies Denise Doyle Accommodation Manager Katie Bernier Accommodation Coordinator Yamin Munshi Facilities/IT Manager

• Largest student population in the UK, over 100.000
• 3 of the biggest UK Universities
• Experience real student life in the UK
• Highest proportion of 20-34 year-olds in the UK
• New place to be for young graduates – low cost of

living, job prospects and quality of life – everyone is staying up North

• Great mix of vibrant, dynamic city with lots of

areas of natural beauty and large parks

• The Peter Pan city!

• A city for football fans with Manchester United and

Manchester City

• EF Manchester is able to book tickets for Manchester City –

usually impossible if you are not members of the club!

• We do tours of the football stadiums every week!
• The legacy of the Commonwealth Games has left us with

world-class facilities including the Manchester Aquatics Centre, Regional Athletics Arena, National Squash Centre and Manchester Velodrome.

• Old Trafford International Cricket Ground
• Host of the 2015 Rugby World Cup
• Tons of green parks, running, cycling, walking, hiking (Peak

District National Park is close by)

• Named #8 best city to visit worldwide in 2016 by Lonely

Planet - only UK city to be featured - recognised as ‘a dynamo of British culture and the arts’

• Only British city named on the New York Times list of

‘places to visit in 2015’ (London didn’t even make it!) #26 of 52

• Unparalleled music scene: home of Oasis, The Smiths,

The Stone Roses, James, Joy Division and more!

• Intimate venues are everywhere: Night & Day,

Roadhouse, Ruby Lounge and Deaf Institute

• Manchester International Festival, Jazz Festival,

Literature Festival

• Curry Mile, Chinatown, Caribbean Carnival, street

parties

• Foodies will love the 400 pubs, clubs and café bars in

the city centre

• Shopping at Trafford centre and others

• Mancunians are warm, friendly, talkative Northern

stereotype is true

• Safe and familiar
• Lots of different areas to explore – Piccadilly,

Deansgate, Castlefield, Chorlton, Didsbury

• British cultural hub with art galleries, museums and

libraries

• Home to the Lowry and the Whitworth Art Gallery
• Birthplace of the industrial revolution
• Major regeneration projects in the city centre – lots
• f investment – ‘Northern Powerhouse’
• Northern HQ for the BBC and ITV
• Random fact: “Coronation Street” is also filmed here

(Google it!) “The UK’s cultural hub ” – Lonely Planet “A former industrial hub shows off its sophisticated side” – The New York Times

• Known as the Northern capital of the UK, but still

centrally located which makes travel to other cities very easy

• 2nd main city in the UK, 2.5m population
• 2 hour fast train to London
• 3-4 hour train to Edinburgh and Glasgow in Scotland
• 40 min to Liverpool
• You can easily explore the great outdoors and

countryside, Peak District 1 hour by car and Lake District 1.5 hours by car, an easy weekend getaway!

• Manchester airport is the 3rd busiest airport in the UK

after Heathrow and Gatwick, with affordable Ryanair and Easyjet flights

• The airport is close to the school

• Over 35% cheaper living costs than London
• Great for students coming with their families,

with affordable rent and childcare

• Great public transport – the busiest bus route

in Europe is next to the school, so you’ll never wait too long for your bus to arrive

• Manchester Metrolink is the popular tram

network

• Lots of great student deals and discounts all
• ver the city

• Now ages 16+ but still with a focus on 25+
• Age appropriate activities for older and younger

students

• In the heart of the lively student area
• 5 min to shops / cafes / bars / restaurants
• 15 min by bus to city centre
• Next to the large Platt Fields park
• 20 min by car to Manchester airport

• Refurbished Victorian building
• Huge garden and courtyard area, with outdoor

seating and table tennis

• New CRAVE cafeteria
• Outdoor food servery and wood-fired pizza
• ven
• 19 classrooms, including 10 media rooms with

audio visual technology

• 2 ilabs and 2 ipad classrooms
• Student lounge with Playstation
• Prayer room
• Student study room
• Computer lounge
• Free wifi

Valeriya 28 years old Russia I thought it was an industrial city, but no, all the old factories are now bars, restaurants, cafes. Johnny 31 years old Spain I like the multicultural society here and I like the feeling of the people, how they can help me. Max 20 years old Swedish I chose Manchester as it’s a nice small city, but easy to travel around. Khalid 27 years old Saudi Arabia Manchester has direct flights to my country and easy links to visit other cities in the UK and Europe. Yahaira 32 years old Colombia I like the transport system in Manchester and Manchester is less crowded than Bogota.

• Separate General English classes for ages 16-24 and 25+
• General / Intensive / Super Intensive / Basic (only in

summer)

• Exam Preparation (Cambridge/IELTS)
• SPINs separated into 4 main categories: Language Focus,

Career Development, Culture & Arts and Exam or Academic Preparation

• Guarantee at least 1 SPIN class open per level in every

category

• LSP Mini group courses – max 10 students
• LSP Career Builder courses:
• Career Plus
• Marketing and Business
• English and the Legal World
• Private classes
• Dedicated academic team, with office helpdesk hours
• Tutorials every 4 weeks

• 1/2/3/4 terms (1 term = approx 12 weeks)
• Compulsory holidays between terms (fixed dates)
• AY projects each term
• March‘16: Creating a tourist campaign and advert for

Manchester

• Oct’15: Upcycling, launching a business plan and fashion line

from recycled materials

• AY Optional exam classes at the end of your

programme

• AY passport to track progress both inside and outside
• f classroom
• Regular student-teacher meetings to help with goal

setting

• Exclusive AY events and activities
• New initiatives to help AY students become better

integrated in local life

Student Requirements

• Minimum 18 years old
• Upper-Intermediate level (CEFR B2) – UPIBT test
• Mature approach
• Tier 4 visa for non-EU passport holders (placement

cannot exceed 30% of the course length) Advantages of Internship

• Great opportunity to practise the language outside of

school

• Three additional classes with focus on CV, interview

and presentation skills

• Enhance CV by working in another country
• Build confidence
• End of placement certificate
• Legal
• Marketing & PR
• Finance & Admin
• Hotel & Tourism
• Charity Sector
• E-commerce
• HR

“It was a rewarding experience. I don’t know where to start! I spent one month working at Holiday Inn Manchester West, I worked with people from different nationalities and of course, different English accents. I got involved in a wonderful team, full of happiness and also with a strong commitment to good service and quality. My work was diversified and it helped me improving different skills such as listening and speaking (I participated in meetings with customers, made calls to potential customers and went to seminars) and also reading and writing (I made research for potential customers). But without any doubt, be part of a team who has English as an official language was the most rewarding part

• f my experience, because there is no other way, you have to speak in English all day and despite it being

difficult in the beginning, after one week you start to feel more confident with your skills and your performance. You cannot improve by staying in your comfort zone, you just need to trust yourself and take a leap... after that I just can say: enjoy the journey :)”

• Mentorship programme fully implemented, an

allocated mentor to each student

• Diverse school Clubs (Reading, Debate, Drawing)
• TED Talks and discussions
• External university lectures
• Meet-Up groups to meet locals and participate in

local activities

• Language exchange in the school and in external

cafes

• Dedicated staff to help students discover the secret

cool spots of the city

• Themed weeks and WOWs in school

Residence Options

• Daisy Bank Villas
• Lambert & Fairfield

Homestay

• Experience British Culture
• Diverse array of hosts – Manchester is a multi-cultural

city

• Max 1 hour travel to school
• Weekly bus pass approx £13
• £5 laundry weekly charges may apply
• Twin or single rooms

• Daisy Bank is situated in the student area of

Manchester with shops/restaurants within a short walk

• 10 minutes by bus into the city centre or 30 minute

walk to school

• Direct bus number 43 from Manchester Airport
• Frequent day bus route and night bus
• Shared flats for 4 students
• Flat screen TV in lounge
• Internet access throughout
• Modern, fitted kitchen, fridge freezer
• Weekly cleaning of communal areas and bedrooms
• Own washing machine for laundry
• Single rooms with large bed, wardrobe, study desk

and chair

• Private ensuite shower and WC

• City Centre of Manchester with shops, restaurants

and monuments

• 2 minute walk to the Piccadilly train station which

connects you to all the airports and cities around the UK

• 5 minute walk to Oxford Road, the main road in

Manchester

• 30 minute bus ride to the school
• Frequent day bus route and night bus
• Shared flat of 5-8 students
• Internet access
• Modern, fitted kitchen, fridge freezer
• Cleaning of communal areas and bedrooms weekly
• Laundry facilities available on site
• Single rooms with large bed, wardrobe, study desk

and chair

• Private ensuite shower and WC

• Study rooms: versatile and can be used for other uses (dance classes, events)
• Gym, free of charge
• Karaoke, Bowling Alley and Gaming Rooms
• Customer services: 24 hour, CCTV, Mailboxes, Coffee machine, Bike Rack, Parking

Weekly and evening activities:

• City tour
• Museums
• Cinema
• Variety of restaurants and group meals
• Live music events
• Football stadium tours and matches
• External lectures
• Shopping
• International days
• Photo exhibitions
• Indoor sky diving
• Dance classes in school

Cost: £0-15

› Welcome activities for you!

• Boat tour on the Themes
• Welcome party tonight at ….
• Fresher’s Fair on Saturday at ….

› Later this week:

• Mamma Mia Musical
• Ice skating at Somerset House
• Harry Potter world
• Madame Tussaud’s
• London Eye

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

ARTS AND CRAFTS MINGLE AT 256 CITY TOUR ENGLISH BREAKFAST SALSA CLASS CLOUD 23 (HILTON HOTEL) MINGLE AT THE BEER STUDIO BEER TASTING MANCHESTER ART GALLERY Practise your English skills at the Museum 6:30-08:00pm FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT WARWICK CASTLE & STATFORD-UPON- AVON POKER TOURNAMENT CITY TOUR PUB QUIZ This schedule is a summary of the activities. Please check my.ef.com, weekly schedule or ask Barbara for more information Activities are subject to change due to weather or availability. MEET NEW STUDENTS AT THE FONT Why Don’t You…. Visit the Imperial War Museum and learn a few things you didn’t know? FIFA TOURNAMENT PARK RUN

TIGER TIGER

SUGGESTION: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis DEBATE CLUB CINEMA & POPCORN AT EF PARK RUN

WELCOM OME E PARTY

@Revolution EF KARAOKE EVENING FOOTBALL FRIDAY SUNDAY ROAST SUGGESTION: Visit Afflecks (The most alternative centre in Manchester)

FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM AND SNAPCHAT

SUGGESTION: Visit Trafford Centre The second largest shopping centre In the U.K. Suggestion: My first ballet:

Weekend Day Excursions:

• Liverpool
• York
• Alton Towers theme park
• Blackpool
• The Lake District

Cost: approx £35 Weekend 2-3 Day Excursions:

• London
• Edinburgh
• Oxford
• Dublin
• Bristol, Bath, Stonehenge
• Amsterdam
• Paris

Cost: approx £150

• Follow us on Facebook: EF Manchester
• Find us on Instagram @efmanchester
• Look for #efmanchester #efmoment #efandthecity

• Not an AYP November intake school
• Cambridge exam centre – CAE, FCE – check dates on Globalnet
• Exam prep classes for Cambridge and IELTS (Cambridge exams sat in school, IELTS in city centre)
• We do not have specific TOEFL or TOEIC exam class but we always have an exam skills SPIN class where techniques for

these exams (as well as others) can be studied

• Please consult Globalnet for Beginners start dates
• Please consult Globalnet for Career Builder start dates
• Please use the matching notes section on Poseidon for special requests, dietary requirements etc.
• Please remember Manchester has a diverse array of homestay hosts
• Students may have classes Tues-Sat in peak summer weeks
• Only single, en-suite rooms in residences – 2 students cannot share 1 room
• Airport transfers usually from Manchester airport – taxis from London airports are also available but please check the

supplement price for this carefully!

• Any EF student (from Daisy Bank or homestay) can use the Lambert & Fairfield facilities, but they must leave before the

curfew which is 11pm