Welcome Pack September 2021 - Abbey College Manchester
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Welcome Pack September 2021
Our Vision Contact Us
At Abbey College Manchester we have Take this time to think about your future, College address: Abbey College Manchester
an ethos of ‘Achieving Success Together’. now is the time to turn your ambitions into 5-7 Cheapside
reality. Over the coming years your hard Manchester
We are a small, familial college with work and dedication, matched with our
outstanding teaching and support can
M2 4WG
about half of our students living in
our boarding accommodation. make all things possible.
Website: www.abbeymanchester.co.uk
We are looking forward to welcoming you Exciting times lay ahead, and we are looking
to our Abbey College Manchester Family. forward to sharing them with you. Telephone: Main college reception number +44 (0)161 817 2700
(Calls will be answered between 8am and 5pm)
This September you will be joining a
community where students from around
the UK and around the world will start
Houseparents’ phone +44 (0)7827 345 431
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, to help College email: admin@abbeymanchester.co.uk
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 Arrival to school Dress code
Pack in your hand luggage and take with At immigration, you will need to show your Abbey College Manchester’s boarding house Whilst Abbey College Manchester does not
you onto the plane the following items: passport and visa (if you have had to apply and host families will be open from Saturday have a uniform, students are expected to dress
for it), and you may be asked to show the 4th September 2021. in ways that promote positive behaviour
• Passport address where you will be staying, plus your and serious academic effort. All students are
• Visa (if you have had to apply for one) confirmation letter to study in our school. The All travel details must be sent to the Director expected to wear their lanyards at all times.
• Official letter from the UKVI immigration officer will ask you questions of Accommodation, Marc Arrowsmith, pre-
(if you have it) and you are expected to answer in English; do arrival; this enables our boarding team and Students can choose to play various sports
• Confirmation of study letter not ask for a translator. our host families to be prepared for your as part of enrichment so you might find it
• Accommodation booking letter arrival. You will be sent all contact details useful to bring suitable clothing and footwear
• BSA Letter (sent to you once your flight is The Immigration Officer may ask you: of your boarding house/host family in your for this. College events are also arranged
booked) - Why you are coming to the UK to study? accommodation confirmation paperwork. throughout the academic year so smart clothes
• A pen - Do you have any family in the UK? could be helpful too.
- Where are you going to live? Bringing family with you
You will need to fill out a landing card when You are more than welcome to travel to The weather, as well as the temperature, does
you land in the UK. The cabin crew on your It is important to answer these questions in Manchester with your family and arrive change a lot between September and June, so
flight will hand this to you. English. to the college with you on your first day – it is best to be prepared.
however, they will not be able to attend
Immigration your induction in college.
After you get off the plane, you will need to
go through immigration, and you may have Please note that whenever your family visit
to queue for a long time, maybe as much you in Manchester, they must arrange their
as 2 hours. Do not worry, this is normal. own accomodation in a nearby hotel. Family
members cannot stay in our boarding
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 weather appropriate clothes for all And finally there are numerous taxis both
on traffic, but could also be shorter if you are seasons. When you arrive in September, 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 is a mild 18 degrees
to the airport. though – it is a major cultural centre with Celsius. From November through to February
museums, libraries, and facilities for business it does get much colder and occasionally there
You do not need to pay the driver if you have and arts to rival the best in the country. will be snow. 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 with a bed, desk, chair, and storage facilities. socialising and an ideal opportunity
towel pack – so students do not need to bring monitored by the Houseparents. to practise their English.
their own. Bathroom facilities are usually shared with the
Your bedrooms are not cleaned, and so you family, however in some cases students may 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. have their own private bathroom. normal expectations but this will be part of
provide toiletries so students should bring adapting to British life. Hosts will cater for
their own with them. Students are provided with three meals a day, All homes have internet and access to a special diets if requested.
Self serve breakfast, a packed lunch and a television – and most have a garden to use
In each bedroom there is a bed, storage cooked evening meal. in nice weather. Students bedrooms are cleaned once per
cupboard, wardrobe, drawers, and a desk week, and laundry of clothing and bedding
with a chair. Clyesdale House has both washing machines Host Family Accommodation is provided on a is also done once per week.
and tumble driers. Students receive a free Full Board basis, seven days per week - which
In each flat there is a shared kitchen which has laundry card on arrival, which is used includes breakfast, packed lunch, and evening
dining table & chairs, sofa, cooker, microwave, throughout the year to complete laundry. meal each day.
fridge/freezer, dishwasher, pots, pans, plates,
bowls, cutlery, kettle, toaster, Students are responsible for washing their
own clothes, bedding and towels.
There is also a shared living room with table
chairs, sofa, widescreen TV and coffee table. Clyesdale House is around 5-10 minutes
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 If you want to open an account with another
All students will be set up with an Abbey Room xx, for several years, it is essential for you to bank, the International Office can also provide
College Manchester email account during Clydesdale House, have a UK bank account. you with a letter that you will need to present
induction. This should be used for all emails 27 Turner Street, to the bank. You will need to take your
during your time at the college. Manchester, Lloyds Bank will come to the college during passport, BRP and the bank letter of Lloyds.
M4 1DG September, and you can open an account
Student Post with them. This will take place during the
Post is delivered Monday to Saturday, to the induction week. If you have not arrived in
Reception of Clydesdale House, and kept safe the UK by the induction week, you will be
given an appointment time and date by the
International Office.
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’. Sometimes 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 accommodation School term dates are also accessible
the boarding house or host families at any their students. for all mid-year holidays EXCEPT for Christmas. on the college website at:
time. Please do not bring any pets with you. At the end of the academic year, all students
Please remember to bring with you electrical must return home for the summer holidays. https://www.abbeymanchester.co.uk/
There are strict rules regarding bringing plants adaptors for your appliances such college/term-dates/
into the UK, so please do not bring any. If you as laptops and hairdryers. To be clear for holiday planning, students
want to have a small plant in your room, you are allowed to stay in accommodation for:
can buy one in the UK. You cannot bring any
meat, fruit or vegetables into the UK however, - October half term
you may be able to bring dried foods, sweets - February half term
and packet sauces. - Easter break
- May half term
Do not bring electrical items for cooking from
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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