About us

IHM Football Boarding Schools was established in 2006. Our football academy is FA affiliated.
We offer:
– Education + football coaching from 11 years to adult
– UEFA qualified / ex-pro player coaches
–league football / guest pro-coaches / IPSO scout assessment days
– Network of scouts and pro-club coach contacts
– Train and play with local clubs
– Nutrition & diet / strength & conditioning

Training ground:
– State-of-the-art 3G Astro pitch

Fully equipped modern gym:
– Sauna & steam room
– Large free weights area
– Cardio & resistance equipment

Course Options

Boarding School – GCSE / A levels / IB / BTEC

  • Age:11-19 years
  • Time of year: from September to January or July
  • Length of course: 9 months or 6 months
  • Location: Ellesmere College, Shropshire
  • Accommodation: full board in residence on campus
  • Type of academic course: UK National Curriculum GCSE / A levels / IB / BTEC

Boarding School – GCSE / A levels / International Foundation Programme

  • Age:15-19 years
  • Time of year: from September to January or July
  • Length of course: 9 months or 6 months
  • Location: Abbey College(Manchester city centre)
  • Accommodation options: Age 15+ Homestay. Age 16+: full board in school campus residence
  • Type of academic course: GCSE / A levels / International Foundation Programme

Boarding School – English language

  • Age:14-19 years
  • Time of year: from September to July
  • Length of course: 1,2 or 3 academic terms. Sept – Dec, Jan – April, April – July
  • Location: Abbey College(Manchester city centre)
  • Accommodation: Age 15+ Homestay. Age 16+: full board in school campus residence
  • Type of academic course: English language + UK boarding experience

English + Football

  • Age:16-21 years
  • Time of year: from September to July
  • Length of course: Minimum 1 week, start any Monday
  • Location: International House Manchester, Manchester City Centre
  • Accommodation: Age 16 and 17: Homestay. Age 18+: choice of homestay or self catering residence
  • Type of academic course: English language