Manchester Alexander Technique
Training School Est. 2001
Welcome to MATTS
The North of England Centre for the Alexander Technique
A first-class professional training for teachers
Classes and courses for members of the public
Postgraduate study for qualified AT teachers
Continuing professional development (CPD)
The Manchester Alexander Technique Training School (MATTS) is a long-established, first-class, STAT-approved training course for teachers of the Alexander Technique, and an internationally known centre of excellence.
With a friendly and vibrant atmosphere, MATTS is currently the largest teacher training course in the UK. We have a highly experienced team of senior teachers, and receive frequent visits by notable teachers from the UK and around the world.
The MATTS training meets all the standards of the Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique (STAT) and affliated bodies worldwide, and those of the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC) and the Professional Standards Authority (PSA) in the UK.
We encourage visits to our Training Course by:
Prospective Trainees: for an opportunity to experience being in our training course.
Postgraduate Students: for advanced training.
Qualified Teachers: an opportunity to develop your skills in a friendly and supportive environment (CPD).
Private Students: intensive work for advanced students wishing to deepen their experience and understanding of the Technique.
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MATTS is known for its outstanding teaching and exceptionally friendly and supportive environment. With a wide range of completely flexible possibilities for professional training, postgraduate development and individual study, we should be able to come up with a plan that will work well for you!
On this website you can find more information about our Alexander Technique teacher training programme including:
Our teacher training brochure including course content, admission criteria and fees
Information for students from other countries (international students)
Information about postgraduate study, CPD and classes for the public
Detailed information for visitors including location, class dates and times, travel and accommodation
Information about our Training Team
A brief history of MATTS and a list of our graduates
A large Alexander Technique resources library
...and much more.
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