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Study at Abbey College Manchester

Study in the UK at one of the top independent colleges in the country.

Most of our 220 students study GCSE, A-level, or one of our International Foundation Programme pathways. Another exciting programme is Academic Studies with Football training which offers students the opportunity to combine GCSE, A-Level or the International Foundation Programme study with their passion for football.

We offer high-quality GCSE, A-level and International Foundation Programmes in a vast selection of courses. Urban boarding & accommodation available, the perfect environment to live, study, make friends and enjoy extra-curricular activities.

A small, friendly, welcoming community. Small class sizes and small tutorial groups enable highly individualised learning. More than a third of our students are British, and there is full integration with our international students who are represented in 40 different nationalities.
Manchester has been consistently voted as one of the best cities to live in and the tenth friendliest city in the world.
Innovative, flexible and inclusive courses. Study from our popular 2-year A level course options, foundation options for International students, including Medicine, Science, Engineering, Business, Art and Humanities and the Unique Academic studies with Football programme (GCSE and A level options).
A pathway to world-class northern universities. 45% Russell Group destinations for A level and the Foundation Programme students, including University of Manchester, University of Liverpool, Sheffield University, Nottingham University and many more.
Expert preparation for Medicine. 50 Abbey College students have progressed to medical schools in the last 3 years.

ACADEMIC STUDIES WITH FOOTBALL TRAINING

This is an exciting course for male and female students who are 14 years of age and over who have a passion for football. It offers the opportunity to study our GCSE, A-Level, Combined Studies or International Foundation Programme in the mornings and have football training sessions led by professional coaches in the afternoon.

This is a unique opportunity for students to gain qualifications for entry to university alongside intensive football training which could lead to playing professional or semi-professional football in the future. Football training is added to students’ timetables without impacting on the core study requirements to gain their qualification.

Please click here to download our leaflet on the course.

BRITISH BOARDING SCHOOL EXPERIENCE (one-term study)

Spend a term studying the British curriculum and improving your English whilst boarding in the heart of one of the UK’s most exciting cities.

Why study with us?

Improve your written and spoken English
Live and study in one of three beautiful, historic and vibrant British cities
Study the globally recognised and admired British curriculum
High-quality accommodation and pastoral support included
Study and live with ambitious students from around the world

Whilst you study you will become a full member of our diverse student community, with access to our exciting extra-curricular programme of weekly clubs, sports and activities, evening lectures, and university study preparation sessions.

Upon completion of your studies, you will receive a comprehensive academic report and completion certificate to take home. If you enjoy your time here, you can also choose to join the full GCSE or A Level course and complete your university studies in the UK or at home.

Please note that there are limited places on these courses available.

Course overview

You will be joining students from around the world studying on our established GCSE (14–16 years) and A Level (16–18 years) programmes. Your weekly study programme will be a combination of academic subjects and English language lessons.

Full board accommodation will be included in one of our college boarding houses.

The fees listed cover tuition and boarding for the stated duration of study.

Course fees

	Sept. 2020 – Dec. 2020 one term
DLD College London	£17,360
Abbey College Cambridge	£16,200
Abbey College Manchester	£13,375

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Case Studies

Rosie

A-Level results obtained: Biology (A), Chemistry (A), Mathematics (A)
Destination: University of Edinburgh to study Medical and Biological Chemistry

It’s been a wonderful experience studying my A-levels at Abbey College Manchester. The small class sizes meant that my teachers were able to individually tailor their lessons towards us and ensure that we received all the support required.

Ronald

Course taken: International Foundation Programme (Engineering Pathway)
Destination: University of Bristol to study Computer Science

“I decided to study at Abbey College Manchester because of its city centre location in one of the UK’s busiest cities. I knew Manchester because of their two world-class soccer teams but when I came. I discovered so much more about the city, such as the amazing places to eat and shop, all so close to Abbey College’s location.

Also, the college has a very high quality of teaching which I experienced for the two years I studied there. All the members of staff were approachable and always off ered to help if I needed it, whether that is to help me understand complex ideas in class or the university application process. I will always be thankful to Abbey College Manchester for this.”

Yunjiu

Studied Maths (A*), Further Maths (A), and Physics (A)
Destination: University of Manchester to study Aerospace Engineering

“I came to study A Levels at Abbey College Manchester. At first I was really nervous about studying away from home and not knowing the language very well but I do not regret coming here for one second. I have made many great friends,
learnt a lot about British culture and have fantastic memories of my time here. I received great help with my English by attending IELTS classes which were vital in helping me understand my subjects.

The college is quite small and so you feel part of a community where people want to help each other. My teachers were always there for extra help if I needed them and their advice during the university applications process was really good and I have now managed to gain a place at a great university doing the subject I always dreamed of doing.”