Category: Other News

15th July 24

Our first set of 2024 results are here, and once again our International Foundation Programme students have excelled! The overall average mark achieved by our students this year was an impressive 67%. This is  even better than last year’s excellent performance. Our International Foundation Programme (IFP) is a great alternative to A-Level study that allows…

17th May 24

Budding photographers at Abbey College Manchester have been highly commended for their creative abilities and talent, following an anticipated trip to London and a photography challenge. Students from the college’s Art and Photography Department visited the vibrant capital city, where they toured the galleries and sites, while also experiencing some of London’s culture and events….

26th February 24

Abbey College Manchester recently hosted its annual Culture Day, an event initiated by the Student Council’s diversity sub-committee and filled with an array of colourful displays, engaging activities and delectable treats from across the globe. Offering an authentic experience, the leading independent college was adorned with decorations such as handcrafts, paintings, banners, various symbols, and…

12th December 23

On Wednesday 6th December the college hosted its remarkable annual festive concert, this year in aid of the British Red Cross. The event, held at the Unitarian Chapel provided the stage for students and teachers to put on a joyful show for the college community. The evening was a heart-warming event that filled attendees with…

1st August 23

So, your A-Level results are in – but you didn’t get the grades you’d hoped for. Deciding what to do next can feel a little overwhelming. Do you go through Clearing and choose a different course? Or should you stay on at school or college and retake your A-Levels? The first thing to do is…

21st July 23

In recent years, our International Foundation Programme (IFP) has gone from strength to strength, and once again in 2023 our Foundation students are celebrating another outstanding set of examination results. Our International Foundation Programme is a great alternative to A-Level study that allows students to progress on to study at a wide range of top…

29th March 23

Public exams are just around the corner. For most of our Y13 students, it will be their first experience of public exams as their GCSEs in 2021 were cancelled due to Covid and the disruption. This will naturally add pressure for some students, but it is important to remember that everyone is in the same…

24th February 23

This February a group of Art, Photography and Textiles students took a trip to London. The aim was to introduce students to some of the world famous galleries and museums on offer in the capital, as well as take in other cultural aspects of this famous city. This aim was admirably met as students visited…

7th February 23

On Wednesday 1st February, the College was awash with celebration as the college hosted its inaugural Culture Day, initiated by the student council’s diversity sub-committee. Offering an authentic experience, the leading independent college was adorned with decorations to represent as much of the staff and student population as possible, including knick-knacks, handicrafts and other pieces…

4th January 23

In October, Abbey College Manchester has hosted its inaugural University Fair, offering valuable support to students with their university applications and sharing an insight into next steps. Held in the learning centre at the leading independent college, students and staff members were joined by representatives from nine leading universities across the UK including UCLan, Aston…