Category: Competitions

18th December 24

1. Introduction Manchester, often called the “capital of the North”, is a city renowned for its history of innovation, creativity, and sporting excellence. With its rich culture, thriving economy, and welcoming environment, Manchester is an ideal destination for students worldwide. Nestled in the heart of this vibrant city is Abbey College Manchester, one of the…

16th December 24

  When it comes to preparing for university, choosing the right sixth form college can be the defining factor in shaping a student’s future. Nestled in the heart of one of the UK’s most vibrant and dynamic cities, Abbey College Manchester offers a unique educational experience that equips students with the skills, knowledge, and independence…

4th December 24

At Abbey College Manchester, we understand that choosing the right city to pursue your education is as important as selecting the right college. Manchester, a city brimming with culture, innovation, and opportunity, is the perfect destination for international students seeking an enriching academic and personal experience. Known as the UK’s second city, Manchester combines a…

3rd December 24

Talented artists from Abbey College Manchester have been highly praised for their exceptional creative talents, securing a series of coveted accolades in a prestigious, national art challenge. Students and alumni from our thriving Art Department took home a series of trophies collected across various categories in the highly-anticipated Independent Schools Association Art Competition. Gifted designer…

29th November 24

Talented mathematicians from Abbey Manchester are celebrating resounding success after competing in a prestigious, national challenge. Four students put their skills and knowledge to the ultimate test in the UK Mathematics Trust Senior Maths Challenge, a competition which encourages students to think, stimulating problems for both beginners and experienced problem-solvers. After contending with other students…

17th October 24

Abbey Manchester is thrilled to announce the incredible achievements of our students at the prestigious ISA North Regional Art Competition. We are celebrating an amazing four first-place awards, as well as three well-deserved second-place finishes, showcasing the exceptional creativity and talent fostered within our school community. The winners include: Nikolas, (Year 12) – First Place…

27th June 24

Saniya, a Year 13 student at Abbey College Manchester, has won First Place in the Animation Category for Key Stage 5 at the prestigious ISA Film and Animation Competition 2024. Her short animated film, “Welcome to my Head,” impressed the judges with its creativity and technical prowess. The ISA Film and Animation Competition is a…

27th October 23

UPDATE:  We are thrilled that Saba was awarded FIRST place at the national final for her drawing and Emily SECOND place for her outfit in the textiles category.  Many congratulations to both girls on their national success at the prestigious Independent Schools Association (ISA) National Art Competition Finals.   Abbey College Manchester is celebrating the…

16th December 22

This half term we held our Creative Writing Competition with the theme of Manchester.  Students were invited to write 300 words which could be non fiction, fiction or poetry.  James, Gilly and Karen from the English department had the tricky task of judging the entries, but all agreed the winner was Ada in Year 13…

30th November 22

Gifted artist and Abbey College Manchester student Jedidah, has been highly-commended for her exceptional creative talent in a prestigious national art competition. Jedidah, who studied A Levels here, achieved a much-coveted second-place prize at this year’s ISA National Art Competition for her hand-drawn masterpiece, ‘Imperfections’. The intricate portrait was entered into the ‘2D Art Individual…