Category: Other News

3rd August 21

A trio of talented footballers from Abbey College Manchester have secured an invaluable opportunity, receiving a much-coveted invitation to train with semi-professional clubs over the summer. The three students, who are currently studying on the Academic Studies with Football Training programme in association with International House Manchester (IHM), impressed the local teams and are now…

5th July 21

Abbey College Manchester International Foundation Programme students have achieved an amazing overall average score of 70% across all of our foundation pathways in 2021, with a 100% pass rate. This breaks down by subject as follows: Business and Economics 68% Science 64% Engineering 64% Medicine 84% The highest score achieved was an incredible 94%. Our…

11th May 21

We are inviting aspiring football and basketball players to showcase their skills at a duo of free trial days, for an opportunity to be trained by professional sports coaches as part of the unique Academic Studies with Football Training and Basketball Training programmes. The innovative courses, in partnership with IHM Football Academy and the renowned…

1st April 21

Here at Abbey College Manchester, we pride ourselves with the great links we have with universities across the UK and how we can use these links to enhance our students’ learning experience. The Art Department have been working with the University of the West of England (UWE), Bristol to deliver some inspiring online sessions for…

4th January 21

A talented group of mathematicians from Abbey College Manchester have excelled in a prestigious competition, with one student placing in the top 10% nationally. Four students from the college put their knowledge to the ultimate test as they competed against mathematicians across the nation in the UK Mathematics Trust Senior Maths Challenge. This was held…

13th November 20

We are delighted that work from two of our students have been awarded first place in their categories at the ISA North Art Competition and will progress to the national final in February 2021. Every Year, the Independent Schools Association run an Art Competition between its 535 member schools.  It is a wonderful opportunity for…

21st October 20

Although the new school year in the United Kingdom traditionally starts in September, many schools and colleges now offer an additional entry point in January. January start courses are intended to allow international students from countries whose academic year does not sync with the traditional school year the option to study in the United Kingdom…

19th October 20

Abbey College Manchester has launched a bespoke and unique timetable scheduling programme, the ‘Learning Continuity Matrix’, designed to safeguard and protect student wellbeing and academic progress throughout times of uncertainty. The innovative COVID response initiative, developed and currently being piloted at the leading independent college, valuably provides students and staff with a fully flexible solution…

19th August 20

On Tuesday 18th August, Principal Liz Elam held a webinar for students waiting to receive their GCSE results. The informative presentation advised students about what to do on Results Day (20th August) and also about the options available for students at Abbey College Manchester. The presentation can be viewed here. Any students with questions about…

13th August 20

Results day is traditionally when we enjoy welcoming back students and seeing their faces as they open results envelopes and the relief on their faces when they see the culmination of all their hard work and how they performed in their summer exams.  This year is very different as no exams were sat and students…