Leading Sixth Form College in the heart of Manchester

AT ABBEY COLLEGE MANCHESTER, WE FOSTER INDEPENDENCE

• We prepare students to be successful at university and beyond. We encourage students to embrace their independence and support them as they gain the life skills that will be crucial to their future success.
• Our college environment is designed to be informal but supportive, with no uniforms required and teachers and students referring to each other on a first-name basis.

ABBEY COLLEGE MANCHESTER IS A WELCOMING COMMUNITY

• The 200 Abbey College Manchester students are part of a small & friendly community. Our supportive & caring environment means that no-one gets lost in the crowd.
• We are a popular choice for local British and internati8onal families.  Around half of our students are from the local area and this mix makes a dynamic and truly international learning environment.
• Our international students benefit from an immersive British culture and excellent language develeopment, whilst our British students benefit from being exposed to an array of different cultures.

ACADEMIC FLEXIBILITY AND PERSONALISED SUPPORT

• We want our students to develop a love of learning, so our small classes are taught in an engaging and stimulating fashion allowing our learners to enjoy and participate with the lesson content.
• We offer specialist academic programmes, such as the Medicine enrichment,which prepares students for success in medicine dentistry and veterinary sciences at university.
• The International Foundation Programme and Preparation Pathway for Univeristy let students combine subjects ti create tailored routes to top univeristies.
• Professional coaching in football, tennis and cycling enables students to pursue their sporting passions alongside academic study.

PROGRESSION TO TOP UK UNIVERSITIES

We offer a route to top UK universities.  In recent years students have progressed to the University of Oxford, Durham Univeristy, Univeristy of Manchester, Kings College London to name a few.

THE ABBEY COLLEGE MANCHESTER ACADEMIC JOURNEY

At Abbey College Manchester, we offer a dynamic and well-rounded British curriculum that prepares our students for both examination success and long-term achievement in their future studies.

Our students are not only equipped to excel in their examinations but also leave us with a broad skillset that extends far beyond the classroom. We aim to nurture independent thinkers, problem solvers, and resilient learners, empowering them to succeed in higher education and beyond.

Whether their ambition is academic excellence or a passion for a particular career, Abbey Manchester provides the platform and support for every student to achieve their dreams and thrive in an ever-changing world.

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Two year A-levels

A wide range of A-Level courses covering science, mathematics, arts, humanities and business are available. Normally students will take three A-Level subjects across the 2 year programme, although in exceptional cases it is possible for four subjects to be studied.

If you have studied the first year of A-Levels at a different school and wish to join us for the second year, we will give our best advice about how to go about this. Sometimes you might need to transfer examination boards. This is usually a straightforward task and we can advise you further on this matter. The college has experience in successfully enabling students’ transition into the upper sixth year.

2 Year A-Level entry requirements.

Check a list of A-Level courses here

One year A-levels retake

Around 25 students enrol on the One Year Intensive Retake A Levels programme each year. It is suitable for students who have already taken their A Level before but wish to retake to improve their grades to gain access onto competitive degree courses.

Please note that for this forthcoming academic year there will be some differences to the programme due to the disruption to the exams this summer.

For all students wishing to undertake the One Year Intensive Retake A Levels programme they must contact the college to discuss the subject options available.

One year A-Level retake entry requirements.

Preparation Pathway for Univeristy

Our Preparation Pathway for Univeristy course  provides an alternative for students to the traditional A-Level route. It leads directly into a university degree or a degree with foundation year at selected universities.

It can be undertaken over one or two years, and comprises two optional subject strands, each worth 37.5% of the overall score, and a compulsory key skills strand worth 25%. Alongside subject content, the breadth and structure of the course develops language, knowledge, ICT and learning skills, which are essential skills for degree level study.

The programme is modular and examinations are taken in December, March and June with one re-sit opportunity in the June series. This allows students to build up their score and have a good idea of the level they are achieving as the course progresses.

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We would be very happy to talk to you about what courses would be suitable for you to study at the college and accept students at a number of different entry levels.  Different exam boards may mean that it is not possible for you to continue seamlessly, but we can discuss your options here.

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We do have lower entry requirements than some of the local sixth forms, but you do need to have shown aptitude in the subjects you wish to follow.  We offer a range of courses at level 3 equivalent and would be happy to discuss with you the courses we would offer to help you get to your university of choice.

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Yes, we offer a programme called Preparation Pathway For Univeristy and it is a good alternative to A-Levels and recognised by some very good universities.

Build Confidence, Not Just Grades

What really sets the Preparation Pathway for University apart is its focus on skills and confidence, not just content.

Alongside subject study, students develop:

• Independent learning and research skills
• Academic writing and presentation skills
• Digital and ICT skills
• Confidence in discussion, assessment and exams

Many students join the course feeling unsure about themselves academically — and leave feeling prepared, capable and ready for university life.

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We aim to make our admissions process as straightforward for you. Our Admissions Team follows each application through from initial enquiry to your very first day at College and are on hand to answer any of your questions.

We accept application throughout the year, but to ensure good subject availability, we recommend applying as soon as possible during the academic year.

The Admissions Journey

Enquiry –> Tour –> Application –> Interview –> Offer

You can access our online application form here

Abbey College Manchester is a fee paying college and all our students pay tuition fees to attend.

Details of our course fees can be found here