General English Language and Skills course (GELS)
University Centre for Academic English, The University of Manchester · Manchester, England · English
General language, Academic language · In person
Course details
- Language
- English
- Course type
- General language, Academic language
- Delivery
- In person
- Audience and age
- Adults
- Lessons and teaching hours
- Not confirmed
- Duration
- You can study for between 5 and 30 weeks.
- Start dates
- 11 January 2027; 15 February 2027; 12 April 2027; 17 May 2027
- Schedule
- Weekday daytime. Morning English Language & Skills sessions; afternoon modules (sample timetable 9.30am - 3pm)
- Entry level
- Minimum level of 4.5 IELTS in all skills, or an equivalent level in another accepted English language qualification. Minimum level of 4.5 IELTS in all skills
- Class size
- There will be a maximum of 18 students in your class.
- Tuition format
- Group
Fees
| Item | Price | Applies to | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General English Language and Skills: Term 2 2027, start 11 January 2027Tuition · compulsory | £430 per weekfor 5 to 20 weeks | All students | 11 January 2027 to 19 March 2027 | Weekly fees exclude accommodation fees. Course fees are based on up to 18 hours of tutor-led study per week.source |
| General English Language and Skills: Term 2 2027, start 15 February 2027Tuition · compulsory | £430 per weekfor 5 to 15 weeks | All students | 15 February 2027 to 19 March 2027 | Weekly fees exclude accommodation fees. Course fees are based on up to 18 hours of tutor-led study per week.source |
| General English Language and Skills: Term 3 2027, start 12 April 2027Tuition · compulsory | £430 per weekfor 5 to 10 weeks | All students | 12 April 2027 to 18 June 2027 | Weekly fees exclude accommodation fees. Course fees are based on up to 18 hours of tutor-led study per week.source |
| General English Language and Skills: Term 3 2027, start 17 May 2027Tuition · compulsory | £430 per weekfor 5 weeks | All students | 17 May 2027 to 18 June 2027 | Weekly fees exclude accommodation fees. Course fees are based on up to 18 hours of tutor-led study per week.source |
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Dated starts
- 2027-01-11 · Monday, 11 January 2027
- 2027-02-15 · Monday, 15 February 2027
- 2027-04-12 · Monday, 12 April 2027
- 2027-05-17 · Monday, 17 May 2027
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