Category: Other News

STATEMENT FROM THE PRINCIPAL ON THE DEATH OF HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II

9th September 22

The entire Abbey College Manchester community is deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty the Queen. Our thoughts are with King Charles III, The Queen Consort and the entire Royal Family at this time of sorrow. She lived a life of kindness, compassion and humility, and will always be remembered for her selfless service,…

Guide to A Level Results Day

11th June 22

A-Level Results Day, Thursday 17th August, is almost upon us. Don’t panic! Abbey College Manchester’s Guide to A-Level Results Day is here to help you.

Advice for students preparing for exams

23rd March 22

Public exams are just around the corner. For the first time since 2019, students will be faced with the prospect of sitting their GCSE and A Levels and for many this will be overwhelming. In so very many ways, the last two years have been far from normal. We first went into lockdown 2 years…

Abbey College Manchester Bolsters Unique Sixth Form Programme

2nd March 22

Following exceptional success since its launch, Abbey College Manchester has expanded its innovative ‘Success in the Sixth Form’ study programme to include additional course content, benefitting Year 12 A-Level students. The unique programme is designed around the 5Rs Framework, with emphasis on developing the all-important habits of routine, rigour, responsibility, resilience and reflection. Invaluable weekly…

Virtual Tour of Abbey College Manchester

25th November 21

Recording of the virtual tour of Abbey College Manchester given by Iain Stewart and Marc Arrowsmith.  During the tour they showed viewers around the college facilities including classrooms, boarding and communal areas. They also discussed about learning and living and at Abbey College Manchester including enrichment activities and university preparation.   To find out how…

Academic Success on Abbey Manchester’s Unique Programme

5th August 21

Abbey College Manchester is celebrating the success of its unique Combined Studies Programme and a 100% overall pass rate, with one high-performing student, Wesaal, achieving an outstanding 90%. Offering an exciting alternative to A-Levels, the college’s Combined Studies Programme provides a direct pathway to a university degree or a degree with foundation year at selected…

Back of the Net!… Football Success for Abbey Manchester Trio

3rd August 21

A trio of talented footballers from Abbey College Manchester have secured an invaluable opportunity, receiving a much-coveted invitation to train with semi-professional clubs over the summer. The three students, who are currently studying on the Academic Studies with Football Training programme in association with International House Manchester (IHM), impressed the local teams and are now…

100% pass rate for IFP Students

5th July 21

Abbey College Manchester International Foundation Programme students have achieved an amazing overall average score of 70% across all of our foundation pathways in 2021, with a 100% pass rate. This breaks down by subject as follows: Business and Economics 68% Science 64% Engineering 64% Medicine 84% The highest score achieved was an incredible 94%. Our…

Train While you Study… Call to Ambitious Athletes

11th May 21

We are inviting aspiring football and basketball players to showcase their skills at a duo of free trial days, for an opportunity to be trained by professional sports coaches as part of the unique Academic Studies with Football Training and Basketball Training programmes. The innovative courses, in partnership with IHM Football Academy and the renowned…

Art Workshops with UWE Bristol

1st April 21

Here at Abbey College Manchester, we pride ourselves with the great links we have with universities across the UK and how we can use these links to enhance our students’ learning experience. The Art Department have been working with the University of the West of England (UWE), Bristol to deliver some inspiring online sessions for…