Last updated: 17 August 2018 FACT FILE MANCHESTER WHY CHOOSE TO STUDY IN OUR MANCHESTER SCHOOL? 5 reasons to study here Central loca on surrounded by restaurants, bars, and theaters State of the art residence located 15 minutes from the school Our dedicated teachers receive excellent student feedback each year A end regular trips to Old Trafford and E had stadiums Explore nearby ci es like Liverpool, Chester, York, and the Peak District Na onal Park Loca on and contact informa on ADDRESS: 6th Floor, 1 Portland Street, Manchester, M1 3BE PHONE: +44 (0)16 1219 8220 FAX: EMERGENCY CONTACT: 44 (0)78 2729 9049 AT THIS ADDRESS SINCE: 2011 PROVIDING ENGLISH COURSES SINCE: 2011 School informa on PRINCIPAL: TOTAL NUMBER OF TEACHERS: LANGUAGES SPOKEN BY STAFF: TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS: Sarah Shinnick 16 20 (Full me teachers: 5 10) Arabic, Chinese Cantonese, Polish, Spanish, Ukranian All teachers have a CELTA. Some have a DELTA cer fica on or master's degree in applied linguis cs. Accredita ons and memberships Is this school an exam center?, it is not an exam center. Page 1
ABOUT THE SCHOOL NUMBER OF BUILDINGS: 1 NUMBER OF FLOORS: 1 TOTAL NUMBER OF CLASSROOMS: 11 (Classrooms without windows: 1) SCHOOL FACILITIES: WHEELCHAIR / DISABLED ACCESS: EXTRA COST OF FACILITIES: OTHER SERVICES PROVIDED: Elevator, air condi oning, hea ng, Wi Fi (free), SIM cards to buy, top up SIM cards, mul media/self study center, drinks machine, prayer room, student lounge/ common room EXTRA COST OF OTHER SERVICES: Airport transfer: 35 NUMBER OF COMPUTERS AVAILABLE: 22 LEVELS OF ENGLISH OFFERED: FIRST DAY AT SCHOOL: Visa support, travel support, airport transfer, UPS (University Placement Service) Beginner, Elementary, Lower Intermediate, Intermediate, Higher Intermediate, Advanced Orienta on starts every Monday at 08:30. This includes a placement test, an introduc on to the school and different departments, a city tour, group lunch, and the distribu on of class metables. Classes start on Tuesdays. On their first day, students are expected to bring their passport and visa. SAMPLE CLASS TIMETABLE Morning CLASS: 08:15 09:45 BREAK: 09:45 10:00 CLASS: 10:00 11:30 A ernoon CLASS: 14:30 16:00 BREAK: 16:00 16:15 CLASS: 16:15 17:45 SAMPLE SPECIFIC SKILLS CLASS TIMETABLE Morning class Monday to Thursday 11:45 13:00 (Friday: 11:45 12:45) A ernoon class Monday to Thursday 13:05 14:20 (Friday: 13:15 14:15) SCHOOL MATERIALS MATERIALS PROVIDED FOR STUDENTS: K+ curriculum, K +notes, K +tools, K +extra, Chromebooks, Interac ve whiteboards IS THERE A BOOK DEPOSIT? IS THERE A MATERIALS FEE? Page 2
Courses and students COURSES PROVIDED AT THIS SCHOOL: SPECIAL / EXTRA COURSES PROVIDED: AVERAGE NUMBER OF STUDENTS PER CLASS: Vaca on English, General English, Intensive English, Academic Year, Academic Semester, IELTS Exam Prepara on MINIMUM AGE OF STUDENTS: 16 12 15 AVERAGE AGE OF STUDENTS: 26 30 STUDENTS PER AGE GROUP: 18 21: 29% / 22 25: 25% / 26 30: 20% / Over 30: 26% TOP 10 STUDENT NATIONALITIES: Saudi Arabia, China, Italy, Kuwait, Turkey, Spain, Oman, South Korea, Germany, France School loca on and transport By foot By bike By bus By subway/train Time to the nearest café / restaurant: 1 minute Time to the nearest supermarket: 1 minute Time to the nearest post office: 5 minutes Time to the nearest ATM / bank: 1 minute Time to the nearest sports center: 5 minutes Time to the nearest hospital: 30 minutes 15 minutes 15 minutes NA Time to the city center: 1 minute AIRPORT TRANSPORT CLOSEST AIRPORT: Manchester Airport Line or Number Cost Dura on Airport to city center by bus: 43 4 60 minutes Airport to city center by train: Manchester Train 5 15 minutes Interna onal train sta on to city center: Page 3
ABOUT MANCHESTER FAMOUS LANDMARKS: CUISINES WITHIN A 20 MINUTE WALK: TRANSPORT WITHIN A 10 MINUTE WALK: Manchester City Stadium, Manchester United Stadium, Manchester Cathedral, Salford Media City, Manchester University, rthern Quarter, Chinatown American, Bri sh, Chinese, European, French, Greek, Indian, Italian, Japanese, Mexican, Middle Eastern, Seafood, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vegetarian Train, tram, buses TOP 5 REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS CITY: World famous football culture, big city living at low price, close proximity to na onal parks, near 3 universi es with a big student popula on, situated right in the heart of the city center WHAT MAKES THIS CITY UNIQUE? ALTERNATIVE THINGS TO DO: CITY PERSONALITY: Free buses in the city center Experience the thrill of indoor skiing and skydiving, visit the independent shops, restuaruants, and bars of the rthern Quarter Ac ve nightlife, big city, cosmopolitan, music, sports scene, university town, vibrant Examples of nearby ci es to visit LONDON Travel me: 2 hours, price of return cket: 82 LIVERPOOL Travel me: 60 minutes, price of return cket: 13 Regular social ac vi es PLAYING FOOTBALL 3 MANCHESTER CITY TICKETS 25 50 LIVERPOOL TRIP 25 LAKE DISTRICT TOUR 38 PUB CRAWL CULTURAL CITY TOUR Free Free CHESTER & CHESHIRE OAKS DESIGNER OUTLET VILLAGE 25 Typical 2 week social schedule Days First week Second week MON Welcome tour and buffet lunch Round the world in 80 meals TUE Cinema night Language exchange WED Football Manchester City Champions League match THU Cultural city ac vity Go kar ng FRI Stadium tour Pub crawl & interna onal party SAT London York tour Number of Social ac vi es per week: 7 LIVING COST (SAMPLE PRICES FOR ITEMS IN THIS CITY) Bo le of water: 1 Coffee: 1 Can of coke: 1 Meal out for two: 15 Takeaway pizza: 8 Sandwich: 2 Local bus cket: Free in city center Local train cket: 3 Bike rental: 1/day Cinema cket: 6 Page 4
Accommoda on in Manchester RESIDENCE: VITA MANCHESTER ADDRESS: WEBSITE: ACCOMMODATION TYPE: SERVICES AVAILABLE: EXTRA COST OF SERVICES: BEDROOM: KITCHEN: FACILITIES: EXTRA COST OF FACILITIES: FAMOUS LANDMARKS NEARBY: VISITORS OR GUESTS ALLOWED? NOISE RESTRICTIONS? SMOKING ALLOWED IN THE RESIDENCE? 24 HOUR SECURITY? ROOM CLEANING: LINEN CHANGING: AVAILABILITY: MINIMUM NUMBER OF WEEKS? First Street, Manchester M15 4FN h ps://www.vitastudent.com/loca ons/student accommoda on manchester/ Individual studio apartments, en suite bathroom(s), shower, private kitchen for the apartment, communal lounge/ common area for the halls/ hostel, study area for the halls/ hostel, dining area for the halls/ hostel, lockable storage, TV in the bedroom, TV in the common area Laundry (extra charge), Wi Fi, linen, cleaning service Laundry: 4 wash and dry TV, mini fridge, wardrobe/ closet, desk, lamp, chair Pots & pans, cooking utensils, cutlery & crockery, microwave, oven, stovetop, toaster, ke le, fridge, iron and ironing board, vacuum cleaner Gym, vending / snack machine, outdoor space, picnic area, coin operated laundry facili es, bike room, cafe Manchester Cathedral, Manchester University, rthern Quarter, Chinatown (From 22:30 every day) Once a week Students are responsible for washing their own linen Year round minimum CHECK IN AND CHECK OUT TIMES: Check in: 15:00 / Check out: 10:00 ROOM DEPOSIT? ; Card details taken upon arrival Loca on and transport By foot By bike By bus By subway/train Time to the school (Manchester): 12 minutes 8 minutes Time to the nearest café / restaurant: 1 minute Time to the nearest supermarket: 5 minutes Time to the nearest post office: 5 minutes Time to the nearest ATM / bank: 5 minutes Time to the nearest sports center: On site Time to the nearest hospital: 30 minutes 20 minutes 15 minutes Time to the city center: 5 minutes Time to the main airport: 40 minutes 25 minutes Page 5
Accommoda on in Manchester RESIDENCE: PEEL PARK QUARTER ADDRESS: WEBSITE: ACCOMMODATION TYPE: SERVICES AVAILABLE: EXTRA COST OF SERVICES: BEDROOM: KITCHEN: FACILITIES: EXTRA COST OF FACILITIES: FAMOUS LANDMARKS NEARBY: VISITORS OR GUESTS ALLOWED? NOISE RESTRICTIONS? SMOKING ALLOWED IN THE RESIDENCE? 24 HOUR SECURITY? ROOMS CLEANING: LINEN CHANGING: AVAILABILITY: MINIMUM NUMBER OF WEEKS? Peel Park Quarter, Campus Living Villages, University Road, Salford M5 4NJ h ps://www.mystudentvillage.com/uk/salfordstudentvillage/peel park quarter/ Student halls, single room(s), en suite bathroom(s), private kitchen for the apartment, lounge/ common area for the apartment, communal lounge/ common area for the halls/ hostel, study area for the halls/ hostel, dining area for the apartment, dining area for the halls/ hostel, TV in the common area Laundry (extra charge), Wi Fi, linen and towels, cleaning service Laundry: 4 wash and dry Wardrobe/ closet, desk, lamp, chair Pots & pans, cooking utensils, cutlery & crockery, microwave, oven, stovetop, toaster, ke le, fridge, freezer, iron and ironing board Gym (free), vending/ snack machine, outdoor space, picnic area, BBQ area, laundry facilites, coinoperated laundry facili es, bike room, pool table, Sky TV, study areas, car park, cinema rooms Manchester city center and University of Salford (From 22:30 every day) Cleaned on arrival, then once a week a er that Once a week For the summer minimum CHECK IN AND CHECK OUT TIMES: Check in: 14:00 / Check out: 10:00 ROOM DEPOSIT? ; Card details taken upon arrival Loca on and transport By foot By bike By bus By subway/train Time to the school (Manchester): 30 minutes 15 minutes 25 minutes Time to the nearest café / restaurant: 20 minutes 10 minutes 15 minutes Time to the nearest supermarket: 20 minutes 10 minutes 15 minutes Time to the nearest post office: 20 minutes 10 minutes 15 minutes Time to the nearest ATM / bank: 20 minutes 10 minutes 15 minutes Time to the nearest sports center: On site On site On site On site Time to the nearest hospital: 65 minutes 45 minutes Time to the city center: 20 minutes 30 minutes Time to the main airport: 20 minutes 10 minutes 15 minutes Page 6
Accommoda on in Manchester RESIDENCE: HOST FAMILY INFORMATION THINGS STUDENTS NEED TO BRING: SERVICES INCLUDED: EXTRA COST OF SERVICES: MEALS PROVIDED: Toiletries, personal items to make their room feel like home, prescrip on medica on Bed linen, towels, laundry once a week (free of charge), telephone use for emergencies BREAKFAST: LUNCH: DINNER: Breakfast is usually a light meal consis ng of cereal, fruit, toast, juice, or coffee. Hosts will usually ask you to prepare your own breakfast. You will be responsible for buying your own lunch at school, from a local restaurant, or the local shops. You will usually eat dinner with your host, or occasionally you may prepare your own meal with food supplied by your host. WILL THE HOMESTAY ARRANGE TO PICK UP THE STUDENT FROM THE AIRPORT? TRANSPORT TO SCHOOL: WHERE ARE THE HOST FAMILIES LOCATED? ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Your host will help you to find your way to and from school on your first day and will show you how to use public transport. All over Manchester Homestays are 35 45 minutes of commute me to the school Page 7