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Contents Welcome to Excel College Welcome to Excel College Courses at Excel College Group Bookings Why Manchester? Homestay Accommodation Residence Accommodation Lots of Extras Applying is Easy Arriving at Excel College 03 04 06 08 10 11 12 13 14 Excel College is a vibrant, British Council accredited school based in the heart of the city of Manchester in the United Kingdom. Since 2003, 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 General English, IELTS, Trinity SELT and Cambridge exam preparation, English for specific purposes and bespoke group bookings. We are also a listed Trinity SELT course provider and exam centre. So why not start your English language adventure with Excel College today?! Why Study with Excel College? Fantastic city centre location Superb transport links Wide range of courses and accommodation Varied social activities and volunteering opportunities Qualified and experienced teachers Excellent facilities Student resources including book and DVD library Table tennis and games room Helpful and friendly administration staff Constant support with life in the UK 2 Excel College - English and IELTS Academy www.excel-college.com 3

Courses at Excel College Excel College provides a comprehensive learning experience for our students. Our aim is to ensure that our courses are practical and relevant to the individual needs and interests of everyone studying at Excel College. We embrace different learning styles and reflect this in the types of lessons delivered. Our teachers work in partnership with our students and regularly assess students progress to help guide to achieve their learning goals. General English Our dynamic General English classes will develop your vocabulary and grammar, as well as your listening, reading, writing and speaking skills. They will prepare you for using English in real life situations. 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. Trinity SELT Preparation Excel College is a listed Trinity SELT course provider. We can help you prepare for Trinity GESE and ISE exams. Cambridge Exam preparation You can study for FCE and CAE in our Upper Intermediate and Advanced Classes, which will develop your English skills and help you to prepare for the exam. English for Specific Purposes If you re looking for a specific course, such as Business, Music, Football, Medical and Legal English, we have a variety of syllabus designs to choose from. We can also work with you to design a new course to perfectly match your requirements. Studying at Excel College helped make my dream come true as I managed to get 8.0 in my IELTS! Marta, Poland Simply put, Excel is a fantastic college. I would strongly recommend Excel College to all who want to study in the UK. Mahmoud, Libya Included with all our courses: Student welcome pack Placement test City tour Weekly progress tests Weekly conversation club Individual tutorials Access to self-study resources University advice & counselling Constant support End of course certificate KEY FACTS: Average class size: 8 (maximum 15) Age: 16+ Levels: A1 C2 Start day: Any time continuous enrolment Hours: Essential: 15 hours (A1 - C2) Intensive: 21 or 24 hours (A1 - C2) Super Intensive: 30 hours (B2 - C2) Part time: 6 or 9 hours Mornings: 09:15 12:30 Afternoons: 13:30 15:00 or 16:45 Course books: All materials are provided in class. Books can be borrowed for a deposit or purchased for 25 Other information: Staff will help you to book any exams that you are sitting. Most courses are a mixture of General English & Exam Preparation classes. 4 Excel College - English and IELTS Academy www.excel-college.com 5

GROUP BOOKINGS W e create bespoke programmes for groups from all over the world. Our experienced teachers, city centre location and dedication to providing the best group packages to make Excel College and Manchester the perfect location for your next group booking. Our dedicated team will work with you to create the ideal programme to suit all of your group s requirements. You can choose the time of year, amount of tuition per week, half day and full day excursions as well as accommodation and transport options. Let Excel College be your next location for your Study Group, PON, Ministay or Teacher Training group! PON Excel College is delighted to welcome PON groups from Italy. Our team will work with you to create a quality programme that integrates a variety of exam preparation classes with social activities and excursions with a strong concentration on communication. Ministay Let Excel College and Manchester be the next location for your Ministay group. Our team will work with you to provide a bespoke programme so that you can get the most out of your short time with us. Join our international General English classes or a closed class the choice is yours! Teacher Training Excel College Manchester enjoys a reputation for its high-quality English courses with a student-focused approach. With our experience and variety in English training, we offer a dedicated teacher training course for prospective, junior or experienced teachers to aid you to progress in your careers. Why choose Excel College for your next group booking? Bespoke programmes to suit your requirements Fantastic city centre location High levels of under 18 duty of care Excellent & experienced teachers Trinity exam centre Great value for money I have had a great time at Excel College and made a lot of new friends. The teachers there are so wonderful and helpful. Cristina, Spain Compared to other language training programmes, it is the best one. Thank you Excel College! Xiao, China KEY FACTS: Minimum size group: 6 Age: 16+ Levels: A1 C2 Start day: Any weekday Hours of tuition: 15 or 20 Accommodation: Homestay, hostel or hotel Example half day excursion options: Man Utd stadium tour, Escape room, Manchester Museum Example full day excursion options: Liverpool, Lake District, Chester Other info: Trinity exam centre 6 Excel College - English and IELTS Academy www.excel-college.com 7

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 sights. With galleries, theatres and museums, excellent sports facilities and some huge shopping centres, there is always something to see or do. I like the different cultures in Manchester and that there are lots of restaurants! Manchester is a very nice city and you can get to beautiful countryside easily. The people in Manchester are always warm and smiling at you. Belkais, Libya Danielle, Brazil Talal, Yemen 5 reasons to choose Manchester: 1. Easy city to navigate 2. World class universities, museums & sport 3. Highly diverse & friendly people 4. Easy access to London & stunning national parks 5. Affordable 8 Excel College - English and IELTS Academy www.excel-college.com 9

HOMESTAY ACCOMMODATION RESIDENCE ACCOMMODATION E O 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. You will have your own room and en-suite bathroom and will share the living room and kitchen with your flatmates from around the world. xcel College s homestay accommodation is great if you want to experience real life in the UK. All of our hosts are fluent English speakers and come from a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds. 10 ur self-catering student residence is just 15 minutes 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. Practise your English with our friendly hosts Experience British culture Breakfast and evening meals included Live in the city centre Practise your English with other Excel College students Live independently 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 & lovely. They introduced me to their friends and invited me to know different places. It was very good for my English. The best thing about my home stay is that now I have another family in Manchester. The best thing about the residence is meeting new people from different countries and learning more English. The flat location is great. I liked having freedom to eat and come back at any time! I really like socialising with students in the flat and in the residence. It s like a little family. Saori, Japan Leonel, Spain Yeliz, Turkey Maria, Russia Christophe, France Shaikha, Kuwait Excel College - English and IELTS Academy www.excel-college.com 11

LOTS OF EXTRAS Social Activities We have an exciting calendar of social activities every week which will help you to practise your English outside of class and make new friends. We have coffee mornings, conversation clubs, 5-a-side football, parties as well as cultural visits around Manchester and nearby cities. Applying is easy Step 01 Step 02 Go to www.excel-college.com Download Application Form Step 04 Step 03 Excel College Services We send you all the documents necessary for your enrolment & visa application Email it with a copy of your passport to: info@excel-college.com Student Services University Support Welfare Support Friendly reception staff to assist you with all aspects of life in the UK. Advice & counselling from our sister company UKEC Designated student welfare team OR contact us today: Library & Multimedia Room Access to facilities to help you study in your free time. Airport Transfer Let us organise your transport from the airport to your accommodation. Volunteering Practise your English, improve your CV & help the local community by joining one of our volunteering programmes. +44 (0) 161 236 5551 info@excel-college.com excel.college www.excel-college.com St. James Building, 89 Oxford Street, Manchester, M1 6FQ United Kingdom 12 Excel College - English and IELTS Academy www.excel-college.com 13

arriving at excel college By Air Many international airlines fly directly to Manchester airport. It is a 20-minute journey by car from the city centre and Excel College. Train There are various train stations in Manchester which makes getting around the UK very easy. London is only a 2-hour train journey and Edinburgh 3 and a half hours. Coach The national express station is a few minutes walk from Excel College in the centre of the city. You can use this service to arrive in Manchester and to get around the UK Tram & Bus Use the buses or metro to get to and from Excel College and also to help you get around the City. They are well priced and very easy to use. Manchester 14 Excel College - English and IELTS Academy www.excel-college.com 15

St. James Building, 89 Oxford Street. Manchester, M1 6FQ United Kingdom +44 (0)161 236 5551 info@excel-college.com www.excel-college.com