Study at Abbey College Manchester in January 2022

General Certificates of Secondary Education (GCSE) represent the first stage on the path to study at a UK university. Many institutions will ask for at least 5 GCSE passes for entry, including English or IELTS and Maths.

In 2021 91% of GCSEs awarded to Abbey College Manchester students achieved grades 9-4 (A** – C).

January 2022 GCSE study option

لماذا دراسة GCSE؟

اعتمادا على مدة الدراسة ، سيأخذ طلاب GCSE ما بين 5-6 مواد. توفر شهادة الثانوية العامة مقدمة لنظام التعليم في المملكة المتحدة ، حيث تقدم للطلاب مجموعة واسعة من الموضوعات ، والوقت للتعرف على الصرامة الأكاديمية لنظام التعليم في المملكة المتحدة وتحسين لغتهم الإنجليزية (اللغة الإنجليزية أو IELTS هي مادة GCSE إلزامية). توفر GCSEs أيضا مسارا طبيعيا إلى A Levels ، ويميل الطلاب الذين حصلوا على GCSEs إلى الأداء بشكل أفضل في امتحانات المستوى الأعلى.

كيف يتم تدريسهم؟   

يتم تقسيم محتوى دورة GCSE إلى موضوعات ، مع التركيز على فهم العلاقة بين الموضوعات ضمن السياق الأوسع للموضوع.  الاختبارات خطية مما يعني أنها جميعا تؤخذ في نهاية الدورة.

تقييم

يتم تقييم GCSEs من خلال امتحان نهاية الدورة. بعض المواد سوف أيضا عن طريق الدورات الدراسية أو العمل العملي.

دورات المستوى المتقدم ، والمعروفة باسم "A Levels" هي المؤهل الأكثر شهرة للالتحاق بجامعات المملكة المتحدة.

In 2021, 83% of A Levels awarded to Abbey College Manchester students achieved grades A* – B.

January 2022 A Level study option

January – June 2022 is a focus on English in preparation for September when three A Level subjects can be chosen.

IELTs is an additional subject taught alongside A Levels for those who require it.

لماذا دراسة المستويات المتقدمة؟

Most students will take three A Level subjects over the duration of their studies. A Levels offer a good balance between subjects specialisation and choice, allowing students to focus on the subject that really interest them with the option of maintain breadth of subject choice. A Levels offer progression to the widest range of universities, both in the UK and abroad.

 كيف يتم تدريسهم؟

ينقسم محتوى الدورة إلى مواضيع مختلفة ، ويتم تشجيع الطلاب على تطوير وفهم الروابط بينهما. يرتكز التعلم على المفاهيم الأساسية لمهارات الموضوع ، مع التركيز القوي على تطبيقها العملي في العالم الحقيقي.

 تقييم

A Levels have a linear structure, which means that all exams take place at the end of the final year. Most A Level subjects are assessed by written examination unless the course has a large practical element (such as in Art or Photography) or coursework such as Geography.  All science A Levels have a practical endorsement which does not contribute to the final score, but is compulsory to pass the A Level.

Our International Foundation Programme (IFP) is an intensive year 13 academic programme that offers international students direct entry to a wide range of UK universities.

In 2021, Abbey College Manchester students achieved an average overall score of 71% on our foundation programme.

January 2021 International Foundation Programme Study options

لماذا دراسة البرنامج التأسيسي الدولي؟

تتمثل إحدى مزايا برامجنا التأسيسية في أن الوجهات لا تقتصر على اختيار جامعة أو جامعتين شريكتين. هذا يعني أن الطلاب قادرون على التقدم إلى جميع جامعات المملكة المتحدة باستثناء ثلاث جامعات ، بما في ذلك العديد من مؤسسات Russell Group ذات التصنيف الأعلى.

كيف يتم تدريسهم؟

Students choose two subject strands to makeup the pathway, e.g. maths and physics for engineering.  Key skills in taught alongside the main subjects.  Each subject strand is modular with the examinations taken in December, March and June.  there is the opportunity to resit up to two units in June.   The medicine pathway has a slightly different structure because three subject strands are chosen.  IELTS is taught alongside the IFP for those who require it.

تقييم

سيحقق الطلاب درجة مئوية للبرنامج ؛ تتطلب العروض النموذجية من الجامعات 45٪ - 85٪ للالتحاق ببرامج الدرجات العلمية.

Why study Academic Studies with Football/Basketball Training?

This is a unique opportunity for students to gain qualifications for entry to university alongside intensive football or basketball training, which could lead to playing professionally or semi-professionally in the future. Football or Basketball training sessions are added to students’ timetables without impacting on the core study requirements to gain their qualification.

كيف يتم تدريسها؟

Students will study on our high quality GCSE or International Foundation Programmes in the mornings andhave football or basketball training sessions led by professional coaches in the afternoon.

تقييم

Assessment will follow the specifications of the academic course students choose to pursue, these areGCSE and International Foundation Programme.

مرافق

Our student athletes train at purpose-built professional standard training facilities. Training sessions are run by professional coaches. Basketball students train at the English National Basketball Centre alongside the Manchester Giants BBL professional basketball team. For our students who want to take the next step, we organise regular trials with professional football and basketball teams.

Spend a term improving your English language skills and developing your Football or Basketball skills.

Why study with us? 

• Improve your written and spoken English
• Live and study in the sporting capital of the UK, the vibrant city of Manchester
• Study in the classroom in the morning and then attend one of our professional sports training facilities in the afternoon – Football or Basketball
• High quality accommodation and pastoral support included

Whilst you study you will become a full member of our diverse student community.

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 or A Level course and complete your university studies in the UK or at home.

Please note that there are limited places on these courses available.