Ellesmere College Announces Partnership with PSG Academy UK

Published by Ellesmere College on Thursday 9th of April 2026

Ellesmere College and PSG Academy UK are proud to announce a new strategic partnership that brings elite-level football training to one of the UK’s leading independent schools. This collaboration merges the professional sporting philosophy of Paris Saint-Germain with Ellesmere College’s outstanding educational and extracurricular environment — creating a truly unique development pathway for aspiring young footballers.

Ellesmere’s reputation for excellence in sport — including its highly regarded football programme — has grown significantly in recent years. The College has a strong track record of developing high‑performance athletes and this culture of excellence extends across many sports, alongside many pupils competing at regional, national, and international level.

The partnership with PSG Academy UK is the next step in elevating that provision, offering a professional standard of football development aligned with international best practice.

Partnership Overview & Opportunity for Student-Athletes

• PSG Academy UK will deliver its elite football training programme directly from Ellesmere College’s campus


• Student-athletes will benefit from daily structured training sessions integrated into their academic timetables


• Coaching will be delivered by experienced professionals trained in the Paris Saint-Germain methodology


• Players will be supported in physical development, technical progression, tactical awareness, and competitive match experiences


• The programme reinforces strong educational outcomes — ensuring students balance sport with academic achievement

This collaborative model provides a high-performance environment uniquely suited to the modern student-athlete, promoting excellence both in the classroom and on the football field.

Alex Harrap,

PSG Academy UK Managing Director:

We are absolutely delighted to formalise this partnership with Ellesmere College. From our earliest discussions, it was clear that the College shares our commitment to developing well-rounded young people — not only talented footballers, but individuals who demonstrate integrity, resilience, discipline, and ambition in everything they do.

At PSG Academy UK, our philosophy extends far beyond technical training sessions. We are focused on creating an environment where players are challenged to grow tactically, physically, and mentally, while also embracing the values that underpin the Paris Saint-Germain methodology — respect, teamwork, excellence, and accountability. Ellesmere College mirrors those values through its strong academic culture, outstanding pastoral care, and commitment to its “Life Ready” character development.

This partnership creates a truly integrated pathway. Talented players will have the opportunity to train under a proven, world-class football methodology aligned with one of Europe’s most prestigious clubs, while continuing their education in a structured, supportive, and ambitious academic setting. That balance is critical. For us, success is measured not only by performance on the pitch, but by the confidence, leadership, and maturity our students carry into their futures — whether in professional sport, higher education, or other career pathways.

Stephen Mullock, Deputy Head

We are thrilled to be partnering with PSG Academy UK in what is a hugely positive step for our sporting and educational community. From the outset, it was clear that both organisations share a deep commitment to developing young people of character — individuals who are not only ambitious in their sporting aspirations, but who demonstrate this commitment across all areas of school life.

This partnership brings together two environments that place equal value on high performance, personal development, and academic achievement. By aligning our educational ethos with PSG’s world‑class sporting methodology, we are creating a unique football platform where pupils can challenge themselves, grow with confidence, and pursue their goals within a truly supportive framework.

For our footballing students, this collaboration opens the door to an exceptional pathway: one that integrates elite training with strong academic support, and widens the opportunities available both within and beyond football. We are excited for what this partnership will bring to our pupils now and in the years ahead.”

PSG Academy UK is part of the official global football development network of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) — one of Europe’s most successful and prestigious football clubs. The Academy delivers the same methodology, coaching principles, and player development standards that underpin PSG’s world-class youth system.

PSG Academy UK’s programme is designed to:

• Develop technically gifted and tactically informed players using PSG’s official training curriculum


• Provide coaching from UEFA-licensed and PSG-trained professionals


• Support athletic growth through structured fitness, performance analysis, and competitive fixtures


• Promotes values including teamwork, respect, discipline, resilience and ambition, core pillars of the PSG philosophy.


• Over the past decade, PSG Academy UK has established a reputation for excellence in grassroots and performance football education across the United Kingdom — helping young players achieve their goals both on and off the pitch.

Chris Horrocks (Director of Sport)

Ellesmere College sport is going from and strength to strength and I am extremely pleased that we have been able to announce this flag ship academy partnership with PSG Academy UK. We have worked hard over the past few years to build a comprehensive and successful football academy and this new relationship with PSG will take us to the next level. I am very excited for our future direction and development with current UEFA Champions League Champions.

Brandon Hall (Head of Ellesmere Football Academy)

As the Head of the Football Academy at Ellesmere College, I’m delighted that we’re partnering with the iconic PSG Academy UK. This is a really exciting opportunity for the students; to not only wear the PSG kit but to learn their values and style of football. They will mirror the same session plans as the professionals and have the opportunity to train as an elite athlete. 

Programme Launch & Recruitment

Applications for entry into the PSG Academy UK programme at Ellesmere College are now open for September 2026 intake. Players and parents can register their interest here.

Prospective student-athletes and parents are invited to contact the College for further information and to arrange visits.

Contact Ellesmere College for Admissions and further interest:

Website : https://www.ellesmere.com

Email: admissions@ellesmere.com