St Laurence's College is proudly home to Queensland's first and only Manchester City Football School.
About Manchester City Football School
Through the combined knowledge of one of the most successful football clubs in the world and one of the leading school football and sporting programs in Queensland, the Manchester City Football School at St Laurence's College aims to develop the next generation of footballers.
Our exclusive Manchester City Football Club Academy Head Coach Mr Jamie Davies with Assistant Coach Mr Colm Rafferty deliver the program, giving students access to training both in and outside of normal school hours year-round. Following a successful launch in 2023, the program has expanded to Years 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 in 2025 with additional grades added each subsequent year.
Joining Manchester City Football School
Players who are not current students of St Laurence's College and are interested in joining the program must trial.
Entry into the program for 2025 and 2026 plus Year 7 2027 is now finalised. Trials for entry in Year 5 2027 will occur on Wednesday 13 August as noted below.
While entry into the program is in alignment with our enrolment intakes, only limited places will be available for entry in Year 7.
Those interested in the program are encouraged to complete the Expression of Interest Form via the below link. This will ensure you will receive key information and updates relevant to your nominated year level.
Manchester City Football School Trials
All trials to gain entry into the Manchester City Football School are conducted in alignment with our enrolment processes (i.e. two years prior to entry into the College).
Trials and places for Year 5 and 7 2027 entry into the program have now been completed.
Manchester City Football School Holiday Clinic
The Manchester City Football School at St Laurence's College is proud to offer Holiday Clinics in the June/July and September/October holidays each year. Further details be will shared closer to the clinic dates.
Manchester City Football School Player Development Program
In 2025, the Manchester City Football School at St Laurence’s College launched a Player Development Program where players can enhance their skills under the guidance Manchester City accredited coaches.
Further details regarding the program will be shared in 2026 when expressions of interest will open for the Term 3 and Term 4 program.
