International Entry Requirements
Entry and visa requirements for international students wishing to study at Abbey College Manchester.
GCSE
| GCSE Year 10 2 Years | GCSE Year 10 18 months | GCSE Year 11 1 Year | |
| Age at start of the course | 13 to 15 years | 13 to 15 years | 15 to 16 years |
| English Requirements | IELTS minimum 4.5 or equivalent, and successfully passing the college interview process | IELTS minimum 4.5 or equivalent, and successfully passing the college interview process | IELTS minimum 5.0 or equivalent, and successfully passing the college interview process |
| Academic Requirements | Good high school grades equivalent to Year 9 in the UK | Good high school grades equivalent to Year 9 in the UK | Good high school grades equivalent to Year 9 in the UK |
A-Levels
| A-Levels 2 Years | |
| Age at start of the course | 16 to 20 years |
| English Requirements | IELTS minimum 5.5 or equivalent, and successfully passing the college interview process |
| Academic Requirements | 5 GCSE passes at Grade 4 or equivalent |
INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION PROGRAMME
| International Foundation Programme 2 Years | International Foundation Programme 18 Months | International Foundation Programme 1 Year | |
| Age at start of the course | 16 to 18 years | 16 to 18 years | 17 to 21 years |
| English Requirements | IELTS minimum 4.0 or equivalent, and successfully passing the college interview process | IELTS minimum 4.5 or equivalent, and successfully passing the college interview process Medicine students require IELTS 6.0 minimum | IELTS minimum 5.0 or equivalent, and successfully passing the college interview process Medicine students require IELTS 6.0 minimum |
| Academic Requirements | Good high school grades equivalent to Year 11 in the UK | 5 GCSE passes at Grade 4 or equivalent | 5 GCSE passes at Grade 4 or equivalent |
As well as meeting the course English requirements, all applicants must also successfully pass the college interview process.
All students with an English level below IELTS 6.5 and a minimum 6.5 in each area must attend Academic English lessons alongside their studies
