Abbey College Manchester
Manchester
City centre college on Cheapside off King Street, offering 15 A-Level subjects with boarding accommodation and flexible course structures.
About Abbey College Manchester
Abbey College Manchester sits on Cheapside, just off King Street in the middle of Manchester. It is one of the few independent sixth form colleges in the North West, a part of the country where this kind of provision is thin on the ground compared with London, Oxford and Cambridge. Students normally take three A-Levels across a two year programme, and the college states that four subjects are possible in exceptional cases. The subject list includes two that are genuinely uncommon at A-Level: Environmental Science and Fashion and Textile Design, alongside Photography and Art and Design. Tuition for a full three subject programme is £13,100 a year for 2026-27, which is towards the lower end of the independent sixth form range and well below the London colleges. Boarding accommodation is available and charged separately.
A-Level Subjects
Abbey College Manchester offers 14 A-Level subjects:
Facilities
- Boarding accommodation
- City centre location off King Street
Admissions
Entry Points
Year 12, Year 13
Requirements
Students normally take three A-Level subjects across the two year programme, although the college states that in exceptional cases four subjects can be studied.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Abbey College Manchester cost?
£13,100 a year for 2026-27 for a full programme of three A-Level subjects. Boarding accommodation is charged separately.
How many A-Levels do students take at Abbey College Manchester?
Normally three across the two year programme. The college states that in exceptional cases a fourth subject can be studied.
What A-Level subjects does Abbey College Manchester offer?
Fifteen subjects including Environmental Science and Fashion and Textile Design, both uncommon at A-Level, alongside the sciences, Mathematics, Economics and Art and Design.
Does Abbey College Manchester offer boarding?
Yes. Boarding accommodation is available and charged separately from tuition.