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Welcome to Excel College Since 2003, we have been helping students from around the world to achieve their language learning goals. During that time we have built an excellent reputation for quality teaching, exam success and a very friendly welcome. Whether you want to study English for work, for university or just for fun, our qualified and experienced teachers can help you to take your next step. We provide specialist General English, IELTS Preparation and Cambridge exam courses. You can also study on our International Foundation Year course, which provides an entry route to a variety of university degree programmes. With a busy calendar of social activities and the option to volunteer with the local community, you will practise your English outside of the classroom and make lots of new friends too.
Contents The College:
Welcome to Excel College
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❚ City centre location close to universities, transport links and cultural sites
Why Manchester?
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Courses at Excel College
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Accommodation Home stay accommodation Residence accommodation
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Student Life Social Activities Volunteering
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How to apply
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❚ Located in a historic Manchester building ❚ Modern, air-conditioned classrooms with lots of natural light ❚ Wi-Fi access throughout the College ❚ IT suite ❚ Prayer room ❚ Book & DVD library ❚ Table tennis table and break out area
So why not start your English language adventure today? Study at Excel College, your bridge to success! We are British Council accredited, a UKVI Tier 4 Sponsor and a member of English UK.
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05 Why Manchester?
“Manchester is an amazing city and you can get to beautiful countryside really easily .“ Daniele from Brazil
Why Manchester? Manchester is one of the biggest and most cosmopolitan cities in the UK. It’s also one of the friendliest and most accessible; students soon get to know their way around and start to feel at home.The city has a lively student population, two big football clubs and lots of cultural sites. With galleries, theatres and museums, excellent sports facilities and some huge shopping centres, there is always something to see or do. The cost of living in Manchester is less expensive than in London and if you want to visit other areas of the UK, you will find that Manchester is very well connected. London is just two hours away on the train, with tickets for as little as £15. We’re also close to the Lake District National Park and historic cities like Liverpool, Chester and York.
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“The people in Manchester are always warm and smiling at you. I like that there are so many different cultures.” Talal from Yemen
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07 Courses at Excel College
“Simply put, Excel is a fantastic college. I would strongly recommend Excel College to all who want to study in the UK.”
Courses at Excel College
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International Foundation Year (IFY)
Intensive English
Communication Class
With all of our courses:
Our dynamic General English classes will develop your listening, reading, grammar, writing and speaking skills and will prepare you for using English in real life situations.
The IFY is a one year pre-university qualification which helps students to improve their English language and study skills before attending university. The qualification is designed to provide you with an entry route to UK or overseas university undergraduate programmes in Computing, Business or Engineering.
You can study a combination of the courses available to make an intensive course. This could be for 21 or 24 hours per week.
This class can be added to any full time course. You will improve your listening, speaking and pronunciation. You will focus on developing the skills necessary to communicate in real life situations.
❚ No registration fees
IELTS Preparation Studying on an IELTS Preparation course will improve your language skills but will also prepare you for taking the exam; you will receive intensive support and develop your exam skills.
Cambridge Exam Classes You can study FCE and CAE classes which will develop your English skills and help you to prepare for the exam.
Writing Class This class can be added to any full time course. You will focus on improving your formal and informal writing skills. You will examine different texts including emails, stories and CVs, and then write your own, getting lots of feedback from your teacher.
“Studying at Excel College helped make my dream come true as I managed to get 8.0 in my IELTS!” Marta from Poland
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❚ Free placement test ❚ Free city tour when you arrive in Manchester ❚ Free access to self-study resources
Part time English If you need a flexible timetable to fit around work or other study, you can enrol on a part time course of 6 or 9 hours per week.
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❚ Weekly targets and progress tests ❚ Individual tutorials
96% of students would recommend Excel College to their friends or family considering UK study.
❚ End of course certificate
Tailored Group Classes
96% 96% of students who have taken an IELTS preparation course have achieved their target IELTS score.
If you’re looking for a specific course for a group of students, such as Business, Medical or Legal English, we have a variety of syllabus designs to choose from. We can also work with you to create a course perfectly tailored to your requirements.
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97% of students rated their teachers as good or excellent.
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09 Home stay accommodation
“The best thing about my home stay is that now I have another family in Manchester.“ Yeliz from Turkey
Home stay accommodation Excel College’s British Council accredited home stay accommodation is great if you want to experience real life in the UK. All of our hosts are native English speakers and come from a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds. They live in residential areas outside of the city centre. Some are families with children, some are single working people and some are retired couples. All of them prepare breakfast and evening meals for you and enjoy meeting students from around the world.
❚ Live with a British family ❚ Practise your English with native speakers ❚ Eat at home with the family
“My host family is so kind and friendly. I really enjoyed staying with them. Mrs Margaret always cooks delicious dishes. “
“The family was very friendly and lovely. They introduced me to their friends and they invited me to know different places. I think it was very good for my English.“
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“The flat location is great... I liked having freedom to eat and come back at any time!” Thanaphat from Thailand
Residence Accommodation Excel College’s self-catered student residence is just a short walk from the College so you won’t have any excuses for being late to class! It is also very close to the city centre so you will find it easy to explore Manchester in your spare time. You will have your own room and ensuite bathroom and will share the living room and kitchen with your flatmates from around the world.
❚ Live in the city centre ❚ Practise your English with other Excel College students ❚ Live independently
“The best thing about the residence is meeting new people from different countries and learning more English.”
“I really like socialising with students in the flat and in the residence. It’s like a little family.” Shaikha from Kuwait
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13 Lots of extras!
Lots of extras! When you enrol as a student at Excel College, you don’t just get a course. We include lots of extras to help you make the most of your time in Manchester.
Social Activities A variety of social activities take place every week, helping you to practise your English outside of class and make new friends. We have a 5-a-side football team, quiz nights, parties and a movie club. We also organise regular cultural visits around Manchester and day trips to other cities.
Student Services Friendly reception staff will help you with any questions you have about life in the UK. They can give you letters to open a bank account or register with a doctor, recommendations for where to get the best fish and chips and a sympathetic ear if you’re ever feeling homesick.
Student Library and Multimedia Room We have a library of books and DVDs for you to borrow and take home. You can also do your homework or surf the internet in our multimedia room.
“The administration team are very helpful and when students have questions, they always find time to answer us.”
University Application Support Our sister company UKEC (in the office upstairs) helps international students with their applications to university. This service is free for Excel College students. You can discuss university options and receive full support through the application process.
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15 How to apply
How to apply
Free Conversation Club All Excel College students can come to our Conversation Club for free! It’s an opportunity to meet other students and practise your speaking in a relaxed atmosphere, usually in different cafes around the city.
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Go to www.excel-college.com and download the application form.
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Airport Transfer We can organise a transfer to pick you up at the airport and take you to your accommodation so there’s no need to worry about getting lost when you first arrive. Volunteering If you want to practise your English with native speakers and improve your CV, we can help you to find volunteer opportunities in the local community. This could be helping with administration at a community centre, working as a student mentor in a school or even planting trees at the local park.
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Email the application form and a copy of your passport to info@excel-college.com
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We will send all of the documents necessary for your enrolment and visa application, giving you full support at every step of the way.
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Excel College English and IELTS Academy
Excel College, St. James’ Building, 89 Oxford Street, Manchester, M1 6FQ
+44 (0) 161 236 5551
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Excel College
www.excel-college.com excelcollegemanchester
English and IELTS Academy
@ExcelCollegeMan
www.excel-college.com