MANCHESTER
SCHOOL GUIDE
ACCOMMODATION IN MANCHESTER
SCHOOL GUIDE
ACCOMMODATION IN MANCHESTER
ACADEMIC YEAR ABROAD RESIDENCE
PICCADILLY POINT
KITCHEN
DESK
BEDROOM
ADDRESS: 23 Berry Street, Manchester, M1 2AD ACCOMMODATION TYPE: Single rooms with ensuite bathroom, shared kitchen and shared communal living area. Rooms will be in flats of 4 to 6 Positively Languages students, mixed nationalities and mixed genders BEDROOM: Small double bed, wardrobe, desk, storage and ensuite bathroom with shower, toilet and sink. All bedding is provided and included in the price. Towels and hairdryers are not provided KITCHEN: Oven / hob / microwave, fridge, freezer and all crockery and utensils provided SERVICES: Wi-Fi, laundry room (£3.50 per wash and £2.10 per dry) FACILITIES: Gym, bike storage, vending machine and communal study spaces. All included in the weekly price LANDMARKS NEARBY: Manchester Cathedral, Manchester University, Northern Quarter and Chinatown
VISITORS OR GUESTS ALLOWED? Yes, 2 nights maximum per week SMOKING ALLOWED IN THE RESIDENCE? No, outside in the designated smoking area only NOISE RESTRICTIONS? Yes, after 23:00 24-HOUR SECURITY? Yes ROOM CLEANING: On arrival only MINIMUM AGE: Over 18s only AVAILABILITY: From 05/09/2026 to 28/08/2027 MINIMUM NUMBER OF WEEKS: One week CHECK-IN: From 15:00 on Saturdays and anytime on Sundays. CHECK-OUT: On Saturdays by 10:00 ROOM DEPOSIT? No, but all students must sign a Code of Conduct on their first day
HOMESTAY INFORMATION
PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION
Only students aged 18 and over can go into private accommodation. If you are 16 or 17 years old you will be housed in a homestay and should be home by 23:00 each night. SOME TIPS TO FIND YOUR OWN APARTMENT OR SHARE A HOUSE WITH FRIENDS: • The Regional Accommodation Coordinator can provide a list of local letting agencies • Check whether the accommodation you are going to see is in a safe area • Take a friend with you when you go to view any accommodation • If you are sharing an apartment or house find out who has access to it • Make sure to ask the landlord to see a copy of the gas safety certificate, to check that all cookers and electric fires are safe, and that smoke alarms are fitted. • Make sure your room is secure and that you have insurance for your laptop, camera, TV and other valuable items • If you rent your own accommodation you will be expected to pay Council Tax • Keep in mind that in addition to rent, you may be responsible for paying for additional fees and taxes
THINGS YOU NEED TO BRING: Toiletries, personal items to make your room feel like home, prescription medication SERVICES INCLUDED: Bed linen, towels, laundry once a week, telephone use for emergencies. All included in the price. Extra laundry at an additional cost. MEALS PROVIDED: Yes Breakfast: Usually a light meal consisting of cereal, fruit, toast, juice, or coffee. Hosts will usually ask you to prepare your own breakfast Lunch: You will be responsible for buying your own lunch at school, from a local restaurant, or the local shops Dinner: You will usually eat dinner with your host, unless you inform them otherwise WHERE ARE THE HOMESTAYS LOCATED? All over Greater Manchester WILL THE HOMESTAY ARRANGE TO PICK YOU UP FROM THE AIRPORT? No DISTANCE TO SCHOOL: Homestays are approximately 45 minutes by bus. The maximum travel time from all homestay options is 60 minutes TRANSPORT TO SCHOOL: Your host will help you to find your way to and from school on your first day and will show you how to use public transport
TIME TO...
ON FOOT
BY BIKE
BY BUS
BY METRO/TRAIN
14 minutes 2 minutes 9 minutes 18 minutes 5 minutes 6 minutes 22 minutes 13 minutes
3 minutes 1 minute 4 minutes 6 minutes 2 minutes 2 minutes 9 minutes 4 minutes
5 minutes
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THE SCHOOL
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THE NEAREST CAFÉ / RESTAURANT
THE NEAREST SUPERMARKET
9 minutes
THE NEAREST POST OFFICE
N/A N/A
THE NEAREST ATM / BANK
THE NEAREST SPORTS CENTRE
19 minutes 13 minutes 24 minutes
6 minutes 6 minutes 20 minutes
THE NEAREST HOSPITAL
THE CITY CENTRE
N/A
N/A
THE MAIN AIRPORT
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