At Abbey College Manchester we have welcomed thousands of students from around the world into our friendly college community. We take pride in helping our students to achieve personal and academic development and to move on to world-class universities, including world-renowned local universities such as the University of Manchester.
At Abbey College Manchester we have the following courses available for January 2022:
18 Month GCSE ProgrammeTwo and a Half Year A Level Programme
18 Month International Foundation Programme
18 Month Academic Studies (GCSE or International Foundation Programme) with Football or Basketball Training
Find out more about each of our January 2022 start programmes below.
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
Curso | Duración | Temas disponibles | Progreso hacia |
GCSE | 18 meses
(Jan 2022 – July 2023)
18 Months with Basketball/Football Training |
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Nivel A
Programa de la Fundación Internacional |
¿Por qué estudiar GCSE?
Dependiendo de la duración de los estudios, los estudiantes de GCSE cursarán entre 5 y 6 asignaturas. Los GCSE suponen una introducción al sistema educativo británico, ya que ofrecen a los estudiantes una gran variedad de asignaturas, tiempo para familiarizarse con el rigor académico del sistema educativo británico y mejorar su inglés (Lengua Inglesa o IELTS es una asignatura obligatoria de los GCSE). Los GCSE también constituyen una vía natural de acceso a los A Levels, y los estudiantes que los han cursado tienden a obtener mejores resultados en los exámenes de nivel superior.
¿Cómo se enseñan?
El contenido de los cursos GCSE se divide en temas, haciendo hincapié en la comprensión de la conexión entre los temas dentro del contexto más amplio de la asignatura. Los exámenes son lineales, es decir, se realizan todos al final del curso.
Evaluación
Los GCSE se evalúan mediante un examen de fin de curso. Algunas asignaturas también se evalúan mediante trabajos prácticos.
Los cursos de nivel avanzado, comúnmente conocidos como "A Levels", son la titulación más reconocida para acceder a las universidades del Reino Unido.
In 2021, 83% of A Levels awarded to Abbey College Manchester students achieved grades A* – B.
January 2022 A Level study option
Curso | Duración | Temas disponibles | Progreso hacia |
Nivel A | 2.5 Years
(Jan 2022 – July 2024)
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Pre-Sessional Programme (Jan – June 2022) followed by 2 Year A level Programme.
2 Year A Level Subjects:
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Curso de licenciatura en la universidad |
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.
¿Por qué estudiar los A Levels?
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.
¿Cómo se enseñan?
El contenido del curso se divide en diferentes temas, y se anima a los estudiantes a desarrollar y comprender los vínculos entre ellos. El aprendizaje se sustenta en los conceptos clave de las competencias de la asignatura, con un fuerte enfoque en su aplicación práctica en el mundo real.
Evaluación
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
Curso | Duración | Temas disponibles | Progreso hacia |
Programa de la Fundación Internacional | 18 Month
(Jan 2021 – July 2022)
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Curso de licenciatura en la universidad |
Programa de la Fundación Internacional | 18 Month with Basketball/Football Training
(Jan 2021 – July 2022)
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Curso de licenciatura en la universidad |
¿Por qué estudiar el International Foundation Programme?
Una de las ventajas de nuestros programas básicos es que los destinos no se limitan a la elección de una o dos universidades asociadas. Esto significa que los estudiantes pueden acceder a todas las universidades del Reino Unido excepto a tres, entre las que se incluyen muchas de las mejores instituciones del Russell Group.
¿Cómo se enseñan?
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.
Evaluación
Los estudiantes obtendrán una puntuación porcentual para el programa; las ofertas típicas de las universidades exigen entre un 45% y un 85% para acceder a los programas de grado.
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.
¿Cómo se enseña?
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.
Evaluación
Assessment will follow the specifications of the academic course students choose to pursue, these areGCSE and International Foundation Programme.
Instalaciones
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?
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.
Abbey College Manchester is a top Independent Sixth-Form College in Manchester, UK, offering A-level courses, GCSE courses, and International Foundation Programmes.
Durante los últimos treinta años hemos estado orgullosamente establecidos en el corazón de Manchester, tiempo en el que hemos adoptado algunas de las mejores cualidades de la ciudad: innovación, pragmatismo, sentido del humor y espíritu práctico.
Hemos acogido a varios miles de estudiantes de todo el mundo y de la zona en nuestra acogedora comunidad universitaria, y nos enorgullecemos de ayudar a nuestros estudiantes a conseguir un desarrollo personal y académico, y a avanzar hacia universidades de categoría mundial, muchas de las cuales, como nuestra local Universidad de Manchester, se encuentran en nuestra región.
We are the smallest of the three DLD colleges, and 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.
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