Category: Other News

The Advantages of Studying in a Small, Friendly College Community

26th November 24

When considering higher education, many students seek a college environment that offers a more personalised, supportive experience. At Abbey College Manchester, our small, friendly college community provides just that—an atmosphere where each student is valued as an individual, not just a number in a large classroom. By studying in a small college environment, students benefit…

Outstanding A Level Results at Abbey College Manchester

15th August 24

Leading independent college Abbey College Manchester, is celebrating another year of highly-impressive A Level results today (15 August). The jubilant cohort of students from the city centre-based college obtained their results this morning, with an exceptional 70% of A Levels graded A*- C and 20% graded A*- A. Significantly, several A Level subject areas at…

A Complete Guide to A Level Retakes

31st July 24

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…

International Foundation Programme Students achieve excellent results again

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…

Photography Competition Winners

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….

Abbey Manchester showcases Unity in Diversity at Annual Culture Day

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…

Festive Concert Strikes a Chord for Charity

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…

International Foundation Programme – Students Achieve Remarkable Exam Results

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…

Exam Preparation Advise

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…

Art Trip to London

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…