Getting to Liverpool
The two closest airports to the school are Liverpool John Lennon Airport and Manchester Airport.
Liverpool John Lennon Airport:
Manchester Airport:
If you are flying into one of these airports there are several options to get from the airport to Liverpool city centre.
Transfer (Available for Liverpool and Manchester airports)
This is a simple and easy option for students new to Liverpool. If you book your transfer through us the driver will meet you at the airport and be holding a sign for The Liverpool School of English. They will take you directly to your residence or homestay. Please see the price list for information on the last page. You can book this service on your registration form.
Taxi (Available for Liverpool and Manchester airports)
Taxis from both airports are easily available. Prices vary depending on the time of day, location and taxi firm.
Liverpool Airport – accommodation: Approximately £15 – £35
Manchester Airport – accommodation: Approximately £40 – £60
Bus (Available for Liverpool airport)
The Airport 500 bus from Liverpool Airport to Liverpool city centre runs often and the costs about £3-4. Click here for further information from the Arriva bus company website.
Train (Available for Manchester airport)
There are regular trains that take 50-90 minutes. For timetables and ticket costs please click here for further information from the National Rail website. You should search for a train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street station.
Coach (Available for Manchester airport)
You can also take a National Express coach to Liverpool City Centre. There is a coach directly from Manchester Airport and you can also find European connections and services from other UK airports. When looking for a coach from Manchester Airport make sure to use the word ‘airport’ so that you bring up the correct search.
Flying into the South of England and Travelling to Liverpool
The major airports in the South of England are Heathrow and Gatwick. Low-cost airlines fly into Stansted. Please follow the links below for further information on these airports.
You can either take a domestic flight from the airport to Liverpool or you can travel on the London Underground to London Euston train station. From there you can get a train to Liverpool Lime Street in 2 hours and 20 minutes.
To plan your tube journey on the London Underground to Euston please click here.
To plan your train to Liverpool please click here.
Visas
If you are from a country outside of the European Economic Area or Switzerland, you may need a visa to study in the UK. These links will help you find out what type of visa you will need.
Short-Term Study Visa (Up To 6 Months)
- For courses that are less than 6 months long
- For students aged 18+
- You are unable to work on this visa
- If you need to extend you need to return home and apply for a new visa
- You are unable to bring your spouse or children with you
- Students from visa national companies need to apply for their visa in their own country before coming to the UK
- Students from non-visa national countries can apply on entry to the country (at the airport, for example) with their passport and the school’s offer letter.
Short-Term Study Visa (Up To 11 Months)
- For courses that are between 6 and 11 months long
- For students aged 18+
- You are unable to work on this visa
- If you need to extend you need to return home and apply for a new visa
- You are unable to bring your spouse or children with you
- You need to apply for this visa in your own country before coming to the UK
Short-Term Study (Child) Visas (Up To 6 Months)
- For courses that are less than 6 months long
- For students under 18
- You are unable to work on this visa
- If you need to extend you need to return home and apply for a new visa
- Students from visa national companies need to apply for their visa in their own country before coming to the UK
- Students from non-visa national countries can apply on entry to the country (at the airport, for example) with their passport and the school’s offer letter.
- The parent must be able to show that there are suitable plans for the child for travel, arrival, and care throughout their stay
- If the child is unaccompanied they will need to have:
- A letter to show on arrival that states that the parent has authorised them to travel here alone to study along with their address and landline telephone number.
- A letter from the school with course information and their address whilst in the UK.
For more information on visas for the UK click here.
Insurance
We have partnered with Endsleigh to develop a bespoke insurance policy that is specifically designed for you whilst studying with us. We are working together to ensure you have adequate insurance for your course whilst in the UK and to provide complete peace of mind. As a student of The Liverpool School of English we would always recommend you purchase adequate and fit for purpose insurance. Unlike many policies, this one covers the cost of your course if you were unable to continue with your studies.
The International Student Policy covers the following:
- If you are taken ill or have an accident Endsleigh will pay your emergency medical bills and hospital costs.
- The cost of bringing a close relative to visit you following a medical emergency
- Emergency dental treatment for the immediate relief of pain Cancellation
- If you cancel the course prior to arrival due to an accident, illness or sickness you will be able to claim back the costs of the course. Baggage Cover
- You will be reimbursed if your luggage is lost, stolen or accidentally damaged Course Fee Cover
- Our course fees cover serves to protect you in the event of cancellation of your course due to accident or sickness where we will reimburse the prepaid fees to you.
- If there are contractually outstanding fee payments that you have not paid then Endsleigh will reimburse Liverpool School of English for the cost of these fees.
- Cover for sickness or illness of a close relative which leads to the cancellation or cutting short your course
Religion and Faith
We have a prayer room which is open to people of all faiths for prayer, meditation, reading and contemplation.
Places of Worship and Religious Organisations
The Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral
Cathedral House, Mt Pleasant,
Liverpool L3 5TQ
0151 709 9222
The Anglican Cathedral
St James Mt, Liverpool L1 7AZ
0151 709 6271
Liverpool Muslim Institute
8 Brougham Terrace,
Liverpool, L6 1AE
0151 734 1222
The Liverpool Muslim Society Al
Rahma Masjid
29-31 Hatherley street,
Liverpool, L8 2TJ
0151 709 2560
Al Ghazali Multi Cultural Centre
35 Earle Road, Liverpool,
L7 6HD, UK
0151 734 3843
Liverpool Arabic Centre
Tiber enterprise facilities,
Tiber street site, Lodge Lane,
Liverpool L8 0TP
0151 734 0550
Hindu Cultural Organisation Liverpool
253 Edge Lane, Liverpool, L7 2PH
0151 263 7965
Liverpool Buddhist Centre
66 Rodney St, Liverpool, L1 9AF
0161 281 291
Princes Road Synagogue
Liverpool Old Hebrew Congregation,
Princes Road, Liverpool, L8 1TG
0151 709 3431
Harold House Jewish
Community Centre
King David Campus, Childwall Road,
Liverpool L15 6WU
0151 235 1587