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A warm welcome Building futures one success story at a time Your interactive guide from Kaplan Manchester
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A warm welcome
Building futures one success story at a time
Your interactive
guide
from Kaplan Manchester
Thank you for choosing Kaplan ManchesterThis brochure contains some useful information about our centre and will help you get your studies off to a positive start.
If you have any further questions please visit Kaplan Manchester or contact us at the centre.
Kathy Rushton, Centre Manager
Travelling to your centre
You can find us on the 6th Floor, St James’ Building, 79 Oxford Street, Manchester M1 6FQ.
On arrival you will see a plasma screen which will display all the classrooms for that day so that you can find out where you need to be.
If you have any difficulty at all then please ask a team member on reception.
Arriving by car
Parking
Kaplan Manchester is in Manchester city centre and is accessible from major motorway networks and the M60 ring road:
From the North:
M66 Bury; M62 Rochdale, Leeds
From the South:
M56 Manchester Airport, Chester; M6 Birmingham
From the West:
M602 & M63; M62 Liverpool; M61 Bolton, Wigan; M6 Preston
There are number of car parks within walking distance to the centre including a NCP car park directly opposite.
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Arriving by train
Arriving by bus
Nearest stations:
Manchester Oxford Road – 2 min walkManchester Piccadily – 10 min walk
08457 484 950
0161 205 2000
0161 228 7811
Nearest stop: St Peter’s Square
Oxford Street is on one of the main bus routes into Manchester city centre and is served by a large number of buses.
Arriving by tram
At the centre
Dress codeThere is no formal dress code for students – we simply ask you to wear clothes which are non-offensive and comfortable. The majority of students wear jeans and a T-shirt.
You are advised to bring the following items to class with you:
Your tutor will explain the Fire Evacuation and alarm testing procedures on the first day of your course.
Please ensure you sign the class register each day and inform your tutor if you need to leave early so we can account for you in case of emergency or evacuation.
Also, if you are a sponsored student we are under obligation to report you as absent to your training manager if you have not signed the register.
If you are unsure of any procedures or information, please speak to reception or your tutor who will be able to assist you.
Breaks
Health & Safety
Stationery
Homework
Broadband
Large notepad
Calculator
Pens, pencils, ruler, rubber, highlighter pen
Course materials – provided on the first day of each course
All Kaplan centres have Wi-Fi broadband, so you can bring your laptop and log-on during your breaks if you wish.
Your specific class times will be shown on your course confirmation letter, however it is normal to have a short break during each session and lunch time is 13.00 – 14.00 each day.
Kaplan Manchester has refreshment areas and vending machines within the centre. You can also purchase food and drink at a number of local outlets and supermarkets nearby. Alternatively, you can bring a packed lunch.
Studying in your own time is an important element of all our courses. This is likely to start from day one and increase greatly towards the exams. Your tutor will provide guidance and highlight key areas for you to focus on, however it is your responsibility to manage your studies and use your time effectively.
We are here for you
Other ways to get in touch
If you have any questions outside of these hours please email [email protected] or leave a voicemail on 0161 237 3366 and we will contact you on our return.
If you have any questions before you start, our opening hours are:
Weekday reception opening times
Monday - Thursday 08.00 - 18.00 Friday 08.00 - 17.00
Weekend reception opening times
Saturday & Sunday 08.30 - 13.30(Reception is open most weekends however if it is closed please direct any questions that you may have to your tutor)
Manchester Student & Client Services, Kaplan Financial, 6th Floor St James’ Building, 79 Oxford Street, Manchester, M1 6FQ Tel: 0161 237 3366 Fax: 0161 236 9047 Email: [email protected]
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Study texts, course notes and lots of examples to reinforce your learning
Regular tests with feedback to highlight your strengths and areas for improvement
Study tips from some of the industry’s most experienced tutors
Status bars so you can see what parts of the course you have to complete
Kaplan EN-gage has become an integral part of our students routines, providing FREE, 24/7 access to a wide range of online resources, testing and study materials.
Online content varies by course but can include:
Manchester Student & Client Services, Kaplan Financial, 6th Floor St James’ Building, 79 Oxford Street, Manchester, M1 6FQ Tel: 0161 237 3366 Fax: 0161 236 9047 Email: [email protected]
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Manchester Student & Client Services, Kaplan Financial, 6th Floor St James’ Building, 79 Oxford Street, Manchester, M1 6FQ Tel: 0161 237 3366 Fax: 0161 236 9047 Email: [email protected]
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Manchester Student & Client Services, Kaplan Financial, 6th Floor St James’ Building, 79 Oxford Street, Manchester, M1 6FQ Tel: 0161 237 3366 Fax: 0161 236 9047 Email: [email protected]
We look forward to welcoming you soon
Manchester Student & Client Services Kaplan Financial 6th Floor St James’ Building 79 Oxford Street Manchester M1 6FQ
Tel: 0161 237 3366 Fax: 0161 236 9047 Email: [email protected]
