Accra · Ghana · Est. 1995

Where Ghanaian cloth becomes world fashion

Abbi College School of Fashion Design trains creative, entrepreneurial designers in fashion, footwear, events decoration, beauty and TV production — accredited by the Government of Ghana through COTVET.

1995
Founded in Accra
8+
Graduating classes
8
Course modules
100%
Practical studio time
Ghanaian model wearing a kente-inspired couture gown designed at Abbi College
  • COTVET Accredited
  • Registered & Approved by Ghana Education Service
  • NABPTEX Accreditation
  • Authorized by National Accreditation Board (NAB)
Students sewing African wax print fabric in the Abbi College atelier

Welcome to Abbi College

A brighter future, cut and stitched by hand

Founded in 1995 as Saint Abbi's Training Centre, the College prepares students for entry-level careers in fashion designing, event decoration, interior decoration, communication arts, graphic design, footwear and accessories design, and bridal fashion — on a private campus with hostels for creative professional studies.

  • Fashion and Design
  • Fashion Drawing
  • Accessories Design
  • Foot Wear Design
  • Events Decoration
  • Modelling
  • Beauty & Cosmetology
  • TV Production
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Programmes

A comprehensive curriculum

For SHS Graduates

Advance Fashion

The syllabus is designed to provide the skill development required to become a successful fashion designer, alongside the entrepreneurial skills to set up your own venture. A unique feature of this programme is the continuous interaction of students with society and environment through projects and training programmes for the needy.

For JHS Graduates

Certificate 2

Built around the core subject — “Design Thinking” — with the aim of creating a responsible designer. The programme gives a perspective of society, environment, education, technology and innovation so a fresh approach in clothing, accessories and furnishings can be developed.

Career Courses

Professional Certification

The new millennium demands a new breed of designers: a designer with an intuitive understanding of new generation needs, a desire to create better living environments and an innate respect for nature and her resources.

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Fashion student sketching a design beside kente fabric swatches

Vision & Mission

Designers who affect the world of fashion

To be the dominant fashion and merchandising college in Ghana and beyond, training students to be creative and innovative professional fashion merchants and entrepreneurs with Christian virtues.

Our curriculum integrates creative and entrepreneurial skills to develop professionals for the global fashion, interior design and events management industries — with a demonstrated awareness of cultural diversity in fashion.

Made in Ghana

Cloth, hand and street

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Tutor draping an emerald kente-inspired gown
Draping studio
Wax print and kente fabric stacked at an Accra market
Makola sourcing
Gold thread embroidery on deep green fabric
Embellishment
Student in green and gold print two-piece in Accra
Street style

News & Events

From the runway

All news
Graduation fashion show runway in Accra

Admissions in progress

Apply to study Fashion Design and more — January admissions are currently in progress.

Fashion Show by Abigail Kyere

The Principal stages a showcase of new season creations with students and alumni on the runway.

Winners of Face of Abbi Creation @ Power of Faith

Winners crowned at Power of Faith Worldwide Ministry in a celebration of student modelling talent.

Want to become a fashion designer?

Admissions are open. Start your application today and join the next generation of Ghanaian designers.

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