The Essential English Centre is a friendly, professional and boutique school located in the heart of Manchester city centre, England. Our aim is to provide you with a quality programme of study, together with an enriching social programme which enables you to competently progress towards your life goals. Whether students wish to study a short course of English, prepare for an examination, or take a longer, academically-focussed English language programme before progressing to university, students can be assured of a personalised learning experience, carefully-selected teachers and a guidance and welfare service to assist them each step of the way.

Located in the popular Portland Street area of central Manchester, England, we offer the perfect location to interact with native speakers of English as well as to enjoy all that the magnificent city of Manchester has to offer. Our students are at the heart of everything we do, and our promise to the student is that they will always come first. The Essential English Centre is not just a school, it is a family, and we look forward to welcoming you to our home!