British School Experience
Spend one or two terms studying the British curriculum and improving your English whilst living in the heart of one of the UK’s most exciting cities.
Course Benefits:
• 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, lectures, and university 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, A-Level or International Foundation Programme course and complete your university studies in the UK or at home.
British School Experience Course Duration and Start Dates
| Duration | Starts Every | Available At |
| One or Two Terms | September, January | Cambridge, London, Manchester |
About Manchester
The birthplace of the modern world, Manchester is well known for its outstanding cultural, creative and sporting achievements. The city is often referred to as the ‘capital of northern England’, and Mancunians are famed for their independent spirit, pride, good humour, and hospitality.
In recent years the city has experienced a cultural and economic boom, becoming the UK’s third largest city by population, and second largest economy. Manchester’s growth has earned it the nickname ‘The Northern Powerhouse’, it is home to some of the best museums in the country, and it has long been
considered a leader in music, sport, and culture.
Abbey College Manchester
For the past thirty years we’ve been proudly based in the heart of Manchester, in that time we’ve grown to showcase some of the city’s best qualities; innovation, pragmatism, a sense of humour and a practical spirit.
We have welcomed thousands of students from around the world into our friendly college community, and we take pride in helping our students to achieve personal and academic development and move on to world-class universities, many of which, like our local University of Manchester, are located in our region.
We are the smallest of the three Abbey DLD colleges, and also have the highest proportion of British students studying with us, which makes classes and life in college an interesting and invigorating mix of local and international cultures.
Boarding Options
For students aged 16+, our Clydesdale House boarding house is located in Central Manchester offering high-quality, safe accommodation within a 10 minute walk of the college.
Boarding Houses and room types
| Clydesdale House |
| Standard Room |
| Corner Room |
| Premium Room |
Host Families
Abbey College Manchester students aged under 16 years at the start of the academic year must stay with a host family unless they live with a parent or other blood relative. Manchester host families are carefully selected to ensure a friendly, safe environment in which students can relax, integrate, and study.
Programme Overview
You will be joining students from around the world studying on our established Year GCSE (15–16 years) and A-Level (16–18 years) programmes. Your weekly study programme will be a combination of academic subjects and English language lessons.
Courses Available
| College | GCSE (15 – 16 years) | A-Level (16 – 18 years) |
| Abbey College Manchester | Yes | Yes |
Entry Requirements
| Age | 15+ |
| Academic Requirements | School report and interview |
| English Level | IELTS 4.0 (minimum) |
| Locations Available | Cambridge, London, Manchester |
| Start Dates | September, January |
