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

为什么要学习 GCSE？

根据学习时间的长短，GCSE 学生将学习 5-6 门科目。GCSE 课程是英国教育体系的入门课程，为学生提供了广泛的科目，让他们有时间熟悉英国教育体系的学术严谨性，并提高他们的英语水平（英语语言或雅思是 GCSE 的必考科目）。GCSE 考试也是通往 A Level 考试的自然途径，参加过 GCSE 考试的学生往往会在更高级别的考试中取得更好的成绩。

如何进行教学？   

GCSE 课程内容分为多个主题，强调在更广泛的学科背景下理解主题之间的联系。 考试是线性的，这意味着所有考试都在课程结束时进行。

评估

GCSE 通过期末考试进行评估。部分科目还将通过课程作业或实践作业进行考核。

高级水平课程，俗称 "A Levels"，是英国大学最广泛认可的入学资格。

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.

为什么要学习 A Levels 课程？

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.

如何进行教学？

课程内容分为不同的主题，鼓励学生发展和理解这些主题之间的联系。学习以学科技能的关键概念为基础，重点关注其在现实世界中的实际应用。

评估

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

为什么要学习国际预科课程？

我们的预科课程有一个优势，那就是升学目的地不局限于一到两所合作大学。这意味着学生可以升入除三所大学以外的所有英国大学，其中包括许多罗素大学集团的顶尖院校。

如何进行教学？

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.

评估

学生将获得该课程的百分制分数；大学通常要求 45% - 85% 的学生获得学位课程。

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.

如何教授？

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.

评估

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

设施

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.