Methodist College Belfast

Belfast, United Kingdom

  • Day & Boarding

  • 1865

  • £ 5.8K-7.5K

    • British

School History & Details

Methodist College Belfast (MCB), also referred to as Methody in Belfast, Northern Ireland, is a coed, voluntary grammar school. It is situated at the base of Malone Road. The Methodist Church in Ireland established Methodist College Belfast in 1865, and it became operational three years later, in 1868.

    School Values

    Equal opportunities for all students are one of Methodist College Belfast's (MCB) core values, and each student's unique talents are valued, developed, and celebrated. It is important to foster intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, independent and active learning, and the pursuit of excellence.

School Achievements

Achievements

According to 2018 The Sunday Times Parent Power Best UK Schools Guide, which ranks schools based on GCSE and GCE Advanced Level examination results, truancy rates, and student destinations, Methodist College Belfast was ranked among the top 100 schools in the United Kingdom and among the top 10 in Northern Ireland.  
School Achievements

Non-Academic Achievements

There are many outstanding non-academic accomplishments at Methodist College Belfast. Teams competing in regional and national finals have earned the college an enviable reputation for sporting success, and many outstanding young athletes come from the student body. However, there are opportunities for everyone to discover a sport that they can take part in at an appropriate level and enjoy. The College has a stellar reputation for academic excellence as well as an impressive track record of extracurricular achievement in fields like music, theatre, sports, and many other pursuits.  
Notable Alumni

Notable Alumni

John Edward Campbell, Alice Everett, Letitia Alice Walkington, Alice Milligan, Hiram Parkes Wilkinson, Frederick C. Alderdice, David Graham Shillington, William Black, William Purdon, William Macneile Dixon, Edmund Warnock, Ernest Walton, Jack Siggins  

School Information

Malone Road is the location of the Methodist College Belfast campus in Northern Ireland. The campus offers a variety of facilities, including a new sports hall, a new art department, the Walton Buildi...View moreView Less

Jenny Lendrum

Shona Anderson

Link

028 9020 5205

1 Malone Road Belfast BT9 6BY

Subjects & Curriculum Offered

  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Mathematics
  • Psychology
  • Computer Science
  • Economics
  • Business Studies
  • History
  • Sociology
  • Geography
  • Accounting
  • Physical Education
  • Art & Design
  • Environmental Management (EVM)
  • English – Language & Literature 
  • Ancient History
  • Science
  • English
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Social Studies
  • Foreign Languages
  • Design Technology
  • Music

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