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The Manchester Alexander Technique Training School (MATTS) opened in
September 2001. MATTS offers a three-year training course for
teachers of the F Matthias Alexander Technique leading to Certification by
the Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique, London.
The School and its course are accredited by The Society of Teachers of the
Alexander Technique (STAT)
www.stat.org.uk STAT was established in 1958. It is the original
and largest representative and regulatory professional body for Alexander
teachers. Upon qualifying, new teachers are eligible for admission
as Teaching Members of the Society. The STAT Certificate is also
recognised by the 14 affiliated national societies. |
F Matthias Alexander at age 20 |
MATTS is
accommodated at Carill House, University of Manchester, Fallowfield
Campus (Owens Park).
Links with the Royal Northern College of Music give trainees many
benefits, including excellent opportunities for supervised teaching
practice and research.
Classes are on four days of
each week as follows:
 | Monday to Thursday 08.45-12.45
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Prospective students are
welcome to visit the school by prior arrangement with the Head of
Training. Students may join the course at the beginning of the
Autumn, Spring or Summer terms, and at other times, numbers permitting.
The maximum number of students at any one time is ten.
Fees are currently 1,460 GBP per term (September 2006).
Further information about the Alexander Technique and other
approved training courses can be found on the Society of Teachers
web-site. |
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