GBS Language School : English Path Manchester
Description of GBS Language School : English Path Manchester
- Location: Manchester, United Kingdom
- Language of instruction: English
- Age range in GBS: 8-65 years
- Age range in EP: 8-17 years
- Number of students – more than 1000
- Type of training: mixed.
Global Banking School (GBS) and English Path Language Schools (EP) are part of the Global Education Group. GBS provides students with bachelor's, HNC/HND, master's degree programs, and EP – high-quality English language courses due to the efficiency and flexibility of the schedule, which adapts to the level of knowledge of each student.
The Manchester campus is suitable for those students who would like to enjoy the city life of one of the most beautiful cities in the UK with a rich history, without missing the opportunity to get a quality education.
At each of the eight campuses where GBS and EP train their students, there are many foreigners – more than 87 nationalities are represented among students and teachers. Thanks to sensitive teachers and mentors, students are in an atmosphere of round-the-clock support and assistance in solving any problems: documentary, housing, academic, social.
Programs and prices, tuition fees in GBS Language School : English Path Manchester
Bachelor's Degree in GBS
- Age – from 18 years
- The training period is 1.4 years.
Specialization:
- Accounting, Financial Management
- Business Management
- Business, entrepreneurship
- Business and Tourism Management
- Health, social security
- Business, Management
- Construction management.
HND/HNC in GBS
- Age – from 21 years
- The training period is 2 years.
Program:
- Business
- Medical Practice
- Digital Technologies
- Education.
General English courses full-time or online
- Age – from 18 years
- The training period is from 1 to 44 weeks.
Class:
- Morning/afternoon classes
- Semi-intensive morning/afternoon course
- Intensive Program – 40 lessons per week
- Learning English in an individual format.
International Foundation Program
- Age – from 18 years
- The training period is from 10 weeks.
The International Foundation is a joint program of the University of Suffolk and GBS, allowing you to prepare for admission to the bachelor's degree. Depending on the knowledge of the English language, two training options are offered: an extended basic program with a preliminary language course and a standard training course. All programs provide for development in one of the areas: natural sciences, business management or digital technologies.
Preparation for IELTS exams, Cambridge
- Age – from 18 years
- The training period is from 1 to 20 weeks.
Program:
- Cambridge Exam – for students of level B2-C1
- IELTS – B1+
- Evening IELTS preparation lessons – B1+.
CAE Preparation Course
- Age - from 18 years,
- Start dates – April, September,
- The duration of training is 10 weeks,
- The level of English is from B2 to C1.
The Cambridge exam preparation program includes 25 lessons per week in small groups of up to 15 people. Students study the tests of previous years and train on them, practicing their knowledge and skills of the English language.
Within 10 weeks, students will gain an understanding of the composition of the test and its requirements, confidence in their abilities and readiness for the subsequent academic stage.
The cost of the course should be checked with the managers, as it is published immediately before the start of the admission of new students.
English for Business
- Age - from 25 years,
- Start dates are from June to September every Monday,
- The duration of training is two weeks,
- The level of English is from B1.
This course is ideal for experienced professionals in business, finance, and accounting. Generally, students in this course already have some experience and are eager to become more confident in the spoken English they need for the job.
During the training, students will improve their language level and gain an extensive vocabulary, gain confidence in using English in work and everyday life. Each of the 20 weekly sessions will cover topics such as giving presentations, writing emails, ethics and professionalism, management accounting, and more.
Classes are held in small classes of up to 8 people, which helps to obtain individual attention from the teacher and timely elimination of misunderstanding of the educational material.
Accommodation, meals, prices
Students are given the opportunity to choose one of three accommodation options.
Host family accommodation is available for all ages of learners. They live in a single or double room with one of the following food formats:
- Payment for accommodation, breakfast – 165-175£
- Half board – 195-205£
- Self-service – 170-180£.
A private bathroom will cost £ 35 per week, and accommodation during the summer (July-August), winter (December 25-January 1) holidays - £ 20 and £ 30 per week to the total amount.
Renting a room from local residents is one of the options for independent living for students over 18 years old. The owner of the house helps the student in solving many issues, acts as an interlocutor for the practice of language knowledge. For accommodation, several room options are offered with payment per week:
- Single – 195£
- Double – 215£
- Room with bathroom – 245£
- Common room – 175£.
In addition, you can pay for a private bathroom - 35 £. Staying during the holidays will cost an additional £20-30 weekly.
Aparthotels accommodate students over 18 years of age.
- Poomzzz Manchester City and Poomzzz Corn Exchange 20-35 minutes from campus
Small studios with kitchens, living rooms with breakfast included will cost the student £ 500 weekly for stays of 1-4 weeks. For convenience, the building has a round-the-clock reception, WiFi, laundry, parking, shops. Pupils are provided with towels, toiletries, bed linen.
- StaySity 20 minutes from the classrooms
This hotel is ideal for a group of friends who want to stay together. The apartments are equipped for six people: two bedrooms, kitchen, living room, bathroom and toilet. The building has a dining room and a café, a round-the-clock reception, a sports hall, a riser for cars and bicycles. Accommodation will cost £ 1180 per week from the first to 10 weeks, breakfast is included.
Activities GBS Language School : English Path Manchester
Manchester has reinvented itself from a former industrial city famous for cotton production to a city of art and culture. It is now the second most visited city in the UK, hosting many interesting, exciting cultural events. It is also home to two of the UK's most successful football teams: Manchester United and Manchester City.
Ep presents students with an active social program with excursions to the most famous sights:
- Art Galleries Shopping Malls
- Museum of Science and Industry
- Manchester United Museum
- Dinsgate Castles
- Bars, restaurants on First Street
- Coronation Street
- Museum of Folk History
- National Football Museum.
On weekends, large-scale excursions to York, Blackpool, Liverpool, Leeds and the Valley of the Lakes are organized.
Advantages
- Campus near the city centre
- Many options for excursions in your free time
- A large number of English language programs for different purposes
- Multiple accommodation options
- Language practice thanks to the neighborhood with native speakers, excursions and activities.
Facilities and equipment at GBS Language School : English Path Manchester
The campus is located in one of the most interesting cities in the UK - Manchester, a 15-minute drive from the center. Manchester is considered a major cultural center and "home" for nightclubs, libraries and a number of large-scale sporting events. Thanks to its rich industrial heritage, the city is known for its contributions to science, technology, music and sports.
The city has a developed transport network of local buses, trains and trams, which makes it easy to travel around its territory and surroundings. GBS & EP provides a free shuttle service to the centre.
On campus there are ideal conditions for learning:
- 12 auditoriums with projectors
- IT lab with 50 computers
- Student Service Offices
- Canteen, café
- Recreation areas.
A train station is 15 minutes from the school buildings, from where trains depart to many parts of the UK.
Admission dates and extra charges
GBS offers programs lasting from 1 to 4 years. Studies begin in September or January (depending on the semester). During the study, holidays are provided in winter and summer, weekends on public holidays.
EP courses last from 1 to 44 weeks. Depending on the results of the entrance language test and the learning objectives, each student is selected a suitable program. You can study in EP both full-time and online format. Students have the opportunity to prepare for the IELTS, Cambridge exams for further admission to universities.
Additional costs:
- Accommodation (meals included in several variants): 165-1180£/week
- Registration fee: 50£
- Educational materials: 30-90£ depending on the number of weeks of training
- Accommodation fees: £45
- IELTS, Cambridge: from 160-170£.
Transfer prices:
- Heathrow – 400£
- Gatwick – 465£
- Birmingham – 195£
- Manchester Airport – 60£.
Enrolment process
The admission procedure begins with filling out the registration form and providing the required documents. At the same time, you should pay the registration fee, then wait for a response from the admissions committee. After receiving an invitation, future students arrive on campus to pass entrance examinations and accommodation in the selected residential building, are divided into groups and begin their studies.
Perspectives
Upon completion of their studies at GBS, students receive competitive knowledge and a diploma that opens up many opportunities: continuing their education in leading institutions of the world or starting a career in specialized companies.
After graduating from EP language courses, students receive a certificate confirming the level of knowledge gained - it will help in entering English-speaking institutions.
Entry requirements, how to apply, what is required to enrol
Applicants to undergraduate programs at GBS should be provided with:
- 80 UCAS fare points or 60 Credit Ofqual Level 3 qualification
- GCSE at level C/4
- Completed application form
- Test results for basic skills: reading, writing, mathematics, etc.
- Language testing IELTS, TOEFL. For comfortable learning, the student must have a language level not lower than B2
- Personal interview.
For applicants who are going to study at the HND / HNC programs, the following requirements:
- Diploma of the previous level of education
- Level of English – B2 (IELTS from 6.0)
- Academic Interview
- Work experience of at least two years in the chosen field.
EP courses will require applicants to:
- Entrance test for language proficiency. Depending on the results, the applicant will be offered a suitable program
- Visa Documents
- Valid passport
- Health Insurance
- Certificate of completion of a certain stage of school, depending on the chosen course
- Paid registration fee: £50 for full-time study, £15 for online study.
Scholarships GBS Language School : English Path Manchester
Financial assistance can be obtained in the form of state loans, grants, loans. Students living in the UK for more than five years have the opportunity to receive cost of living support from Student Finance England.
Institution on the map
Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
Review about GBS Language School : English Path Manchester
Recommendations on when to apply
| Language courses, schools and children's language camps | Primary and secondary education - private schools | Preparation programmes for entering universities - higher education | Higher education (after completing accredited programs A-level, IB, High School) - Bachelor, Master, MBA |
| - we recommend to apply 6-9 months before the start of the course (some camps and schools offer discounts for early booking or for lengthy study programs) - there are some very popular and high demand children's camps, where the applications need to be submitted 1 year in advance (in particular Switzerland , Great Britain , USA , Canada , Austria) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the training program, - some schools have a specific time frame (September-November - please specify an individual school) - some schools require tests in several stages (UKISET, internal tests of the school: English, mathematics, logics, subjects, interview, some require a personal visit) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program, - for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively | - recommended submission one year before the start of the program, - the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities - for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required - for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program - MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc. |
