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Duke of Edinburgh Award

Whether you need help finding a volunteering opportunity, taking part in physical exercise or developing a new skill, you’ll have the support you need to get off to the best possible start and stay on track throughout the duration of your programme! After all, DofE is about developing as a person and getting involved in extracurricular activities that complement your College course.

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GCSE success stories from the class of 2018

The Wright stuff Jess Wright got exactly what she wanted in this year’s GCSE exams – a 4 in maths that opens up university courses to her.  She said: “It’s great to get a 4 with the grade boundaries being harder this year. At times I thought I might never get the grade I needed and never get into university, but this year I’ve really focused on maths and revision.

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Online resources to get the most out of your study time

Online resources to get the most out of your study time - Get the most out of free online resources that could get you the extra grades. Not only do you have the solitude of your own bedrooms or workspaces to keep you focused but you have the freedom to explore loads of new online resources that could make the difference in your marks.

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DofE Programme Students Raise Funds for the Local Community

Over a period of 338 hours, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award participants from The Manchester College have achieved incredible feats through their voluntary service in the local community. As part of the programme, the social value of those hours means a donation of £1470, which will support the continuation of the programme within the College. The Duke of Edinburgh Award allows students to gain vital skills that employers are looking for and it looks great on a UCAS application and CV.

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Simran returns to offer games workshop to students

“The Manchester College was fantastic for me and my tutors helped me to get an important quality assurance (QA) placement when I think so many other institutions wouldn’t have done so. That’s one of the reasons I really value doing stuff like this with the College’s students,” said Simran.

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"This is beyond my wildest dreams" - our GCSE students reflect on their 2017 results

Ariadna, who studied at the College’s St John’s Centre campus, said: “This is beyond my wildest dreams to be honest. When I was on my way over I wasn’t sure if I would get a 6 or a 7 – that was my estimation. “It has been a tough week with all the nerves but I am so happy now.” Ariadna is continuing her learning journey with The Manchester College, on a one-year Social Studies Access course at St John’s.

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Warm welcome for Bermuda visitors

Visits like this to The Manchester College give our students the chance to see that the world is a lot bigger than just Bermuda. It’s great that The Manchester College have designed this tour and workshops, so we get to see the different departments and facilities that are available.

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Men Football Team Association of Colleges Champions 2023/24

Men Football Team Association of Colleges Champions 2023/24 - The hard work and sacrifices have paid off for The Manchester College’s men’s football team, who are celebrating after winning the Association of Colleges North West Men’s Regional League 1. 18 students studying courses at the College were part of the squad that amassed 35 points from 14 league games over the course of the 2023/24 academic year.

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First Day Information

First Day Information Here you can find information that you'll need for your first day. Plan your journey Before you set off for college on your first day make sure you plan your journey.  Familiarise yourself with the location, travel and parking options at the campus you'll be studying at using  our locations page  .  

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Students meet top hoteliers ahead of industry placements

“I’ve learnt today that there are so many more potential roles than I thought there would be and there is not just one way to get into the industry. These events are so important because we get to meet top people in the industry and make those connections early.

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Travel Around Manchester

On Foot Manchester's city centre is actually nice and compact, so often the best way to get around is simply to walk. It’s also a great way to discover some quirky locations, incredible architecture, beautiful scenery and some amazing places.

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Thanks a million to employer partners

We are also celebrating some of the massive successes with had with students, and are making sure our employers are aware of how much we value their contributions to our students.” Christine Kenyon, Vice Principal FE Curriculum, said: “We’ve got many employers working with us and over 5,000 of our students.

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