Frequently Asked Questions

• 15 hours of football coaching per week
• 15 hours of workshops per week
• Official training wear
• Etihad Stadium tour
• Immersive evening activities
• City Store visit
• High-quality accommodation
• All meals
• Closing celebration (families welcome)

Sessions run Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 4:00pm at the Etihad Campus, with a break for lunch each day. In addition, there will be a variety of evening activities tailored to each programme that will take place each evening at the residence.

While our programmes take place at the City Football Academy, where the Club’s professional teams train, we cannot guarantee that our players will meet any professionals or be scouted for professional teams.

Students receive a certificate of completion during the closing ceremony on the last day of the programme.

Attendees should arrive on Sunday at the accommodation between 12:00 and 16:00 for check-in, and should be collected by 16:00 on Friday after their closing ceremony at the Etihad Stadium.

Should this be a problem for your child, please reach out to [email protected]. More information will be shared with the booker’s email in due course.

·      There is no formal application process. We welcome players aged 9–17 of all abilities to join our Summer Residential Programmes.

·       Our summer residential programmes are available to players aged 9-17 of all abilities.

·       Diversity is one of Manchester City Summer Residential Programme’s institutional pillars, and an aspect of the programmes that truly enriches the student experience. Students will enjoy the programme alongside peers from multiple socio-economic, cultural and gender backgrounds.

·       Over the past three years, players from over 50 countries across 5 continents have joined our programmes.

Prices begin at £2,199. This includes:

• 15 hours of football coaching per week
• 15 hours of workshops per week
• Official training wear
• Etihad Stadium tour
• Immersive evening activities
• City Store visit
• High-quality accommodation
• All meals
• Closing celebration (families welcome)

Yes, you can. A 20% deposit is required to secure your place. The remaining balance must be paid by 1st May 2026.

2026 booking terms & conditions

2026 booking terms & conditions (apply to new bookings made on or after 20 May 2026)

Accommodation will be newly built facilities in central Manchester. Students will each have their own room, with en-suite toilet and shower, and access to shared kitchen and common rooms. Amenities include:

• Wi-Fi
• 24/7 Student Living reception
• Kitchens with open plan lounge/ dining areas
• Spacious communal area with large flat screen TV
• CCTV is in operation at all times
• Laundry facilities
• Safe deposit box in each room
• Vending machines
• Local shops nearby and on-site

We provide a free daily laundry service for your child’s training kit. If your child would like to wash their own personal clothes during their stay, self-service laundry machines are available at the residence (extra costs may be incurred).

All classes and official programme activities are chaperoned by our instructors and programme staff. Campus Security as well as student life staff are present in the halls of residence 24/7 for the duration of the programme. We recommend that students and parents/guardians discuss safety guidelines and expectations prior to their arrival.

Our Language, Development and Performance programmes offer a Full Board package (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner), these meals are provided daily.  
Students can indicate any allergies or necessary dietary requirements prior to arrival in their programme forms.  

What to bring:

Clothing: The weather in Manchester is unpredictable and variable – so the best packing plan is to pack layers. Players will be provided with training attire that they will wear daily but it is important to pack some additional clothes for rest evenings at the residence.

Training Equipment: Shinpads, Football boots and Goalkeeper gloves if related to their position.

Personal items: travel-size toiletries, hair dryer, etc. 

Prescription medication for the duration of your programme (if applicable); please note some medications commonly prescribed in other countries may not be readily available in the UK. 

Photo ID/Passport and copy of health insurance details. 

Spending money (for souvenirs and incidentals). 

What NOT to bring: 

Students may not bring flammable materials, including but not limited to candles, incense, matches, lighters, explosive devices or fireworks. Violators of this policy will be subject to immediate dismissal. 

Students are not allowed to bring or possess weapons of any kind, including but not limited to knives, firearms, paintball guns, laser pointers, pepper spray or other dangerous items. Violators of this policy will be subject to immediate dismissal. 

Students are not allowed to use or possess tobacco or nicotine products, alcoholic beverages, drugs or unauthorized medications. Violators of this policy will be subject to immediate dismissal.

Students are not allowed to have or operate a car, skateboard, scooter skates or a bicycle on campus.

Students may not bring pets.

Students many not bring drones or any other motorized objects.

We recommend that students not bring any valuables.

Bedding and towels are provided, so students need not bring sheets, pillows, blankets or towels. However, if students prefer to bring their own bedding, they can.

During the programme, parents or family visits are not allowed.

Students are accompanied by a member of the residential team when they move in, so we have no problem allowing parents to go with the students and the member of staff if they so desire.

Parents accompanying students on arrival day are welcome to stay for the Welcome Session too. 

Airport transfer (pick-up / drop-off): During the standard timeframe (Arr. Sun 0800 – 1800 / Dep. Fri 1700 – 2200 / Saturday 8am – 12pm): £200

Extra nights: For both pre and post course: £100 per participant

Extra weekend: £300 per participant

Visitors coming to the UK who do not hold a paper, or e-visa (such as visitors coming from non-visa national countries such as the USA, Canada, Australia etc.) must now apply for an electronic travel authorisation document. Your carrier will not allow you to check in unless you hold this document.  

Link to the UK Electronic Travel Authorisation: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta

Depending on your country of origin, you may also require a visa to participate in the Man City Collegiate Program. Generally, the Standard Visitor visa may be the most appropriate visa to use to participate in the programme; however, we strongly encourage international students to contact their country of origin’s embassy/government office to confirm. We also encourage international students to visit the UK Government Visa website for additional details. The Institute can provide letters of verification upon request.  

If you have any questions regarding entering the UK on a visa, or would like to request a verification letter, please contact [email protected]

All players must have a comprehensive insurance that covers them to take part in competitive sport for the duration of their experience.
You are strongly advised to take out private medical insurance, as you will be liable for NHS charges for the treatment you receive in the UK except for in a medical emergency and this is limited.

Some countries have a reciprocal agreement with the UK which may entitle you to some free healthcare on the NHS, but you should seek advice from the health authorities in your home country about exactly what treatment will be covered.

You can cancel your booking within 14 days of receiving confirmation, and you'll receive a full refund, including your deposit. If any services have already been provided during this period, the cost of these may be deducted from your refund. 

If you cancel after the 14 day period, refunds depend on the date you notify us in writing:

• Before 1st May: We keep your deposit, but refund anything you've paid beyond that.
• On or after 1st May: No refund is available, all fees paid (including deposit) are forfeited.

Please read through the Terms and Conditions and contact [email protected] for more information.  

For any more information, please contact [email protected]