The International Society is a very popular centre for international students in Greater Manchester. Last year there were 3,000 members representing 150 different countries!

The Society has an, energetic programme of social and cultural activities, including themed national evenings, quiz nights, barbecues and theatre visits.

You can also explore more widely. It organises trips to the Lake District, North Wales, Stratford, London, York, Paris, Edinburgh, Lincoln and many other interesting places!

You can take language and dance classes at the centre – or just enjoy a coffee at small world café during the following opening times:

Monday to Friday 9.00am to 4pm

* Breakfast from 9.00am – 11.00am
* Lunch from 12.00pm – 3.00pm

There are halal and vegetarian options available and the food is freshly cooked every day.

There’s also a Hospitality Scheme that links international students with local people who invite them to their homes for social evenings or on trips out.

Mail

You’re welcome to use the Society address (see below) as a holding address for your mail until you have a permanent place to live.

Get senders to mark mail with "AWAIT COLLECTION" and make sure you insure larger packages.

Women's and Families Group

The Society hosts a Women and Families group who meet every Thursday from 12.00 midday onwards.

Mailing List

You can sign up for a weekly email bulletin that contains Society news and information about events, social activities and part time jobs.

To register, e-mail Stephen Ashworth and ask to be added to the International Society weekly email list. You don’t have to be a Society member.

For further details of the Society write or call in to the International Society:

William Kay House,
327 Oxford Road,
Manchester,
M13 9PG

Tel: +44 (0)161 275 4959
Fax: +44 (0)161 275 7696
Email: int.soc@manchester.ac.uk
www.internationalsociety.org.uk