Welcome Pack January 2022 - Abbey College Manchester
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Welcome Pack January 2022
Our Vision Contact Us
At Abbey College Manchester we have College address: Abbey College Manchester
an ethos of ‘Achieving Success Together’. Take this time to think about your future, 5-7 Cheapside
now is the time to turn your ambitions into Manchester
We are a small, familial college with reality. Over the coming years your hard M2 4WG
about half of our students living in work and dedication, matched with our
our boarding accommodation. outstanding teaching and support can
make all things possible. Website: www.abbeymanchester.co.uk
We are looking forward to welcoming you
to our Abbey College Manchester Family. Exciting times lay ahead, and we are looking Telephone: Main college reception number +44 (0)161 817 2700
forward to sharing them with you. (Calls will be answered between 8am and 5pm)
This January you will be joining a community
where students from around Chris Randell
Principal
Houseparents’ phone +44 (0)7827 345 431
the UK and around the world will start
on an educational journey together. (A member of the boarding team will answer the phone
24 hours a day from September – June)
We have put together this welcome pack to
help you arrive smoothly into the UK and to College email: admin@abbeymanchester.co.uk
help you settle into the city of Manchester, and (Use this email for all general enquiries)
your day-to-day life in the college.
Arrival into the UK ARRIVAL TO SCHOOL
Arrival into the UK to queue for a while, maybe as much
as 2 hours. Do not worry, this is normal. Arrival to school Dress code
Pack in your hand luggage and take with
Abbey College Manchester’s boarding house Whilst Abbey College Manchester does not
you onto the plane the following items:
At immigration, you will need to show your and host families will be open from Saturday have a uniform, students are expected to dress
passport and visa (if you have had to apply 8th January 2022. in ways that promote positive behaviour
• Passport
for it), and you may be asked to show the and serious academic effort. All students are
• Visa (if you have had to apply for one)
address where you will be staying, plus your All travel details must be sent to the Director expected to wear their ID Badges at all times.
• Official letter from the UKVI
confirmation letter or CAS to study in our of Accommodation, Marc Arrowsmith, pre-
(if you have it)
school. The immigration officer might ask you arrival; this enables our boarding team and Students can choose to play various sports
• Confirmation of study letter or your CAS if
questions and you are expected to answer in our host families to be prepared for your as part of enrichment so you might find it
you have one
English; do not ask for a translator. arrival. You will be sent all contact details useful to bring suitable clothing and footwear
• Accommodation booking letter
of your boarding house/host family in your for this. College events are also arranged
• A passenger location form if you had to
The Immigration Officer may ask you some of accommodation confirmation paperwork. throughout the academic year so smart clothes
complete one
the following: could be helpful too.
• A pen
- Why you are coming to the UK to study? Bringing family with you
• Make sure you are up to date with all your
- Do you have any family in the UK? You are more than welcome to travel to The weather, as well as the temperature, does
Covid-19 travel requirements and have
- Where are you going to live? Manchester with your family and arrive change a lot between January and June, so it is
booked the right Covid-19 test package
-What is the name of your College? to the college with you on your first day – best to be prepared.
-What course are you going to study? however, they will not be able to attend
You will need to fill out a landing card when
your induction in college.
you land in the UK. The cabin crew on your
flight will hand this to you. It is important to answer these questions in
English. Please note that whenever your family visit
you in Manchester, they must arrange their
Immigration
own accomodation in a nearby hotel. Family
After you get off the plane, you will need to
members cannot stay in our boarding
go through immigration, and you may have
house, or in host families.
LIVING & STUDYING
TAXI TR ANSFERS IN MANCHESTER
If you have booked a transfer through The city The world famous Trafford Centre is a shopping Transport
our accommodation team, please read the Manchester is the regional hub and cultural and entertainment complex unparalleled in Manchester Airport is the largest outside
information on your taxi transfer confirmation centre of northwest England. It is the UK’s the UK. Manchester city centre has shops to London, with excellent communications
letter carefully. largest business and education area outside suit all tastes from low cost fashion outlets worldwide.
London. It is modern, thriving and has the to high end designer labels.
Your taxi will be booked with ‘RG Travel’. cosmopolitan vibe of a capital city. The railway stations of Piccadilly and
Their telephone number is +44(0) 7974 217 196. Manchester is ideally situated for exploring Victoria are within easy reach of the College
Your driver will be waiting at arrivals and will There is stunning architecture at every the North West region. A short journey from for journeys to London and other major UK
be holding a sign with your name on it. If your turn that superbly blends the modern the City centre will take you to the beautiful cities such as Liverpool, Leeds and Birmingham.
flight is delayed your driver will wait. RG with the traditional. countryside of the Peak District, Lake District,
Travel will track your flight using the flight and North Wales. Getting about in the Manchester area is easy
number provided and so will be aware of The city is well known for its famous football on public transport via the Bus and Metrolink
any delays. clubs, Manchester United and Manchester Climate (tram) networks, both of which offer discounts
City. But there are world leading venues in Manchester is a city which experiences all to students.
The taxi journey to your accommodation other sports too such as cricket, badminton, seasons. The weather changes, so it is important
will take around 40–60 minutes depending squash and cycling. to bring appropriate clothes for all And finally there are numerous taxis both
on traffic, but could also be shorter if you are temperatures. When you arrive in January, the black cab and Private Hire for short journeys
staying with a Host Family who live nearer There is much more to the city than sport average temperature during the day will only as well as a free bus that goes around the city
to the airport. though – it is a major cultural centre with be about 7 degrees celsius. It usually stays centre at regular intervals.
museums, libraries, and facilities for business, quite cold with occasional snow until the end
You do not need to pay the driver if you have music and arts to rival the best in the country. of February. March onwards sees the weather
booked through our accommodation team – get warmer again and by the time May and
the taxi will be paid for out of your deposit. June are reached the temperature is usually
If you will be travelling with family members around 20 degrees celsius.
please let the accommodation team know when
booking your taxi so a large vehicle
can be arranged.
Your Accommodation
Clydesdale House The kitchen is cleaned once per week, but Host family Students are encouraged to eat with the host
All bedding is provided at Clydesdale House, students are responsible for keeping it clean All students will have their own bedroom and family as this is an important aspect of
including a duvet, pillow, bed sheet, and a and tidy in between cleans – this will be (unless otherwise agreed), with a bed, desk, socialising and an ideal opportunity
towel pack – so students do not need to bring monitored by the Houseparents. chair, and storage facilities. to practise their English.
their own.
Your bedrooms are not cleaned, and so you Bathroom facilities are usually shared with the Meals will be very different from a student’s
All bedrooms are ensuite, however we do not are responsible for keeping it clean and tidy. family, however in some cases students may normal expectations but this will be part of
provide toiletries so students should bring have their own private bathroom. adapting to British life. Hosts will cater for
their own with them. Students are provided with three meals a day, special diets if requested.
Self service breakfast, a packed lunch and a All homes have internet and access to a
In each bedroom there is a bed, storage cooked evening meal. television – and most have a garden to use Students’ bedrooms are cleaned once per
cupboard, wardrobe, drawers, and a desk in nice weather. week, and laundry of clothing and bedding
with a chair. Clyesdale House has both washing machines is also done once per week.
and tumble driers. Students can use these as Host Family Accommodation is provided on a
In each flat there is a shared kitchen which often as they like throughout the year free of Full Board basis, seven days per week - which
has a dining table & chairs, sofa, cooker, charge. includes breakfast, packed lunch, and evening
microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, pots, meal each day.
pans, plates, bowls, cutlery, kettle, toaster, etc. Students are responsible for washing their
own clothes, bedding and towels.
There is also a shared living room with a
table, chairs, sofa, widescreen TV and coffee Clyesdale House is around 5-10 minutes
table. walk from Abbey College Manchester.
Communication Covid-19
Mobile phones until you collect it. Please come to reception The college has comprehensive plans in place • Initial airport pick-up and transfer to
All students must have a mobile phone. with your student ID badge on a regular basis, in light of the ongoing Covid-19 situation here the accommodation
As soon as students arrive to their boarding to see if there is any post for you. Reception is in the UK. These have been sent out to all • Journey each day to and from college
house/host family, they should get a UK open 8.00am to 7.00pm Monday to Saturday. students as separate documents. • Maintaining safety whilst in college
phone number. Houseparents and host Parcels are delivered daily. If you have • Maintaining safety in the accommodation,
families can assist with this. SIM cards received notification of a parcel by the We are following the BSA (Boarding Schools whether this be at Clyesdale House or
are easily obtainable in local shops. delivery company, please come to Reception Association) Charter and our plans are within a host family
with your ID to collect your parcel. The same designed to keep all our students safe, secure
Internet applies if you are expecting an important and healthy, and specifically cover the:
Though there are no restrictions on the letter that needs to be signed for.
timing of the internet being used, students’
If you have any items delivered to you at the
use is monitored by Houseparents and Host
Families, and interventions may be put in boarding house, please remember to use your UK Bank Account
place to support students not managing FULL name and address as below and insert
their time properly. your room number:
Email First Name, Family Name As you are likely to be in the UK studying
All students will be set up with an Abbey Room xx, for several years, it is essential for you to The International Office can help you with
College Manchester email account during Clydesdale House, have a UK bank account. this. Please speak to them on arrival.
induction. This should be used for all emails 27 Turner Street,
during your time at the college. Manchester, There are a number of banks in Manchester
M4 1DG that you can open an account with. The
Student Post International Office can provide you with a
Post is delivered Monday to Saturday, to the letter that you will need to present to the bank.
Reception of Clydesdale House, and kept safe You will need to take this letter to the bank
alongside your passport and BRP to open an
account.
Visa & BRP Card Police Registr ation
If you require a visa, our international The full details of your permission to stay in If the visa in your passport says ‘Police If your BRP or visa page in your Passport does
admissions team will be in contact with you the UK will be on your Biometric Residence Registration’ (see pictures below for example) not say ‘Police Registration’ then you do not
regarding your application 3 months prior Permit (BRP) card, which will be delivered then the admissions team will contact you to need to do anything.
to the course start date. directly to the college. During induction you arrange an appointment to complete this. Do
will need to present your passport with the not worry that it says ‘within 7 days of your If you are unsure, please speak to the
visa page to the admissions team in order arrival in the UK’. In reality, it is difficult International Office.
to collect your BRP. You will not get your to do this because the police station is very
BRP without the college having seen your busy. However the college will make an
Passport and visa page. appointment for you with the first few days of
your arrival.
You must look after your BRP Card and put
it away in a safe place. If you lose your BRP
it takes a very long time to get a replacement.
Bringing Items Into The UK School Holidays
Animals are not allowed in student rooms in Host families provide the relevant facilities for Students are welcome to stay in their School term dates are also accessible
the boarding house or host families at any their students. accommodation for all mid-year holidays on the college website at:
time. Please do not bring any pets with you. EXCEPT for Christmas. At the end of the
Please remember to bring with you electrical academic year, all students must return home https://www.abbeymanchester.co.uk/
There are strict rules regarding bringing plants adaptors for your appliances such for the summer holidays. college/term-dates/
into the UK, so please do not bring any. If you as laptops and hairdryers.
want to have a small plant in your room, you To be clear for holiday planning, students
can buy one in the UK. You cannot bring any are allowed to stay in accommodation for:
meat, fruit or vegetables into the UK however,
you may be able to bring dried foods, sweets - October half term
and packet sauces. - February half term
- Easter break
Do not bring electrical items for cooking from - May half term
your home country into the UK; this includes
rice cookers, kettles, toasters etc. Rice cookers
are not permitted in student bedrooms and
will be confiscated. There are kettles for
student use provided in the kitchens.
Abbey College Manchester Clydesdale House
Abbey College Manchester
5-7 Cheapside
Manchester
M2 4WG
+44(0)161 817 2700
admin@abbeymanchester.co.uk
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