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PREPARING STUDENTS FOR UNIVERSITY SUCCESS UNIVERSITIES SINCE 2012, OUR STUDENTS HAVE PROGRESSED TO CONTENTS 01 02 ALL 24 81 OUT OF THE 4 Best for University Preparation RUSSELL GROUP 03 TOP UNIVERSITIES 5 Preparing for Oxbridge UNIVERSITIES 04 LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS 100 HAVE ACCEPTED OUR STUDENTS 05 RANKED IN ‘THE TIMES GOOD UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2019’ 6 Business, Management and Finance 12 17 06 UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON 8 Medicine, Pharmacy and Biomedical Science 07 GUARANTEED PROGRESSION TO TOP UNIVERSITIES 10 Engineering and Physical Sciences 08 All students receive one-to-one impartial guidance 12 Social Sciences, Humanities and the Arts 19 09 on applying to university. We also have guaranteed 14 Law, International Relations and Politics 23 10 progression agreements with over 20 UK universities 05 to give students the confidence to progress to a 16 Architecture and Urban Planning 11 leading institution upon successfully meeting the 18 Computer Science 12 UNIVERSITY OF entry requirements. On application to CATS students 16 13 will receive conditional offers from: 20 Best for International Students 09 14 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON 22 University opportunities with CATS Colleges 13 20 15 18 16 15 17 UNIVERSITY OF 10 18 07 01 19 20 22 02 21 KING’S COLLEGE LONDON 11 22 23 QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY, BELFAST 14 24 QUEEN MARY, SEE THE FULL LIST 08 06 24

21 04 03 3 Our students have progressed onto a wide range of degrees

44% 15% 12% 11% 11% 4% 3% Business Medicine Engineering Law Social Sciences Architecture Computer Science PREPARING FOR OXBRIDGE

Our goal is to prepare students for university success; whether they want to study Business at LSE, Medicine at Manchester or Chemical Engineering at Cambridge.

To achieve this, we offer all students access to a range of extra activities through our Key Professions Programme (KPP). This Total number of Total number of Applications The Times & Sunday CATS helps students research, plan and develop the varied skills they need for university. applicants (2018) places (2018) per place Times Ranking 2019 placements

University c. 18,000 3,465 5 1 11 KEY PROFESSIONS PROGRAMME of Cambridge University c. 21,500 c. 3,300 6 2 1 The programme comprises: of Oxford

University visits, lectures and Career preparation We also offer Key Professions support for those students who want to apply to the universities of Oxford or Cambridge. application support ▪▪ Seminars from professionals such as Our support programme offers a range of activities focused on the Oxbridge application process to ensure that students lawyers, bankers, doctors are well prepared and their application stands out every step of the way. ▪▪ Support with personal statement and interview practice ▪ Visits to relevant industry sectors ▪▪ Preparation for university entrance exams ▪ ▪▪ Seminars from university representatives Personal development STUDENT SUCCESS ▪▪ Extracurricular activities to develop skills needed for university Name Nationality Programme Grade Destination Degree Yuliia Ukrainian A level A* A* B Cambridge Mathematics Anisa Albanian A level A* A* A* A* Cambridge Economics Endi Albanian IB 41 Oxford Experimental Psychology “I HAD INCREDIBLY GOOD TEACHERS. THEY Iago Spanish IB 39 Cambridge Human, Social and Political Sciences GAVE ME RESOURCES AND EXTENSION Ka Man Hong Kong Chinese A level A* A* A* A* Cambridge Natural Sciences Kostiantyn Ukrainian A level A* A* A* A* Cambridge Natural Sciences QUESTIONS TO HELP ME DEVELOP” Ludivine French FT A level A* A* A Cambridge Modern and Medieval Languages Maxwell American A level A* A* A* Cambridge Natural Sciences Yuliia from Ukraine is going to pursue a degree in Qianli Chinese A level A A A B Cambridge Mathematics Mathematics at the University of Cambridge SEE MORE Reimi Japanese A level A* A* A* A* Cambridge Veterinary Medicine Lexie Vu Vietnamese A level A* A* A* A* Cambridge Natural Sciences 4 Na Yeon South Korean A level A* A* A Cambridge Economics 5 “CATS GAVE ME THE OPPORTUNITY TO APPLY TO TOP UNIVERSITIES”

Anastasia from Russia studied A levels at CATS. She graduated with a First Class Honours Degree in Government and Economics from London School of Economics

CATS has helped a large number of students go on to study business, management and fnance at some of the top universities in the UK. STUDENT SUCCESS

Name Nationality Programme Destination Degree Ranking* TOP PROGRESSIONS: Anisa Albanian A level University of Cambridge Economics 1 University of Cambridge Na Yeon South Korean A level University of Cambridge Economics 1 Imperial College London Leyu Chinese A level Imperial College London Mathematics and Statistics for Finance 4 Terry Hong Kong Chinese A level Imperial College London Mathematics and Statistics for Finance 4 Anisah Nigerian UFP Loughborough University Accounting and Finance 5 23 of the 24 44% London School of Economics Vitalii Russian A level Loughborough University Economics 5 Russell Group universities have of all students progressed to a Durham University Son Vietnamese A level Loughborough University Finance and Economics 5 accepted our business students business-related degree Guillem Spanish A level Loughborough University International Business 5 An Na Vietnamese A level London School of Economics Actuarial Science 6 Hyoseo South Korean A level London School of Economics Economics 6 Cen Indonesian UFP Durham University Accounting and Finance 7 TAILORED SUPPORT Shichun Chinese UFP Durham University Business and Accounting 7 All students receive dedicated advice, support and extra opportunities as part of the Key Professions Programme. Zhengjun Chinese UFP Durham University Business Finance 7 Elizaveta Russian UFP Durham University Business Management 7 Applying to university Personal development Binhui Chinese A level Durham University Economics 7 Askar Kazakh IB Durham University Finance 7 ▪ Receive one-to-one advice on applying to university. ▪ Learn how to use a Bloomberg Terminal ▪ ▪ Zhishan Chinese IB Durham University Finance, Business and Management 7 ▪ Enjoy lectures at top business schools such to analyse fnancial markets in the CATS ▪ Soni Albanian IB Accounting and Finance 8 as LSE and CASS Business School. London Bloomberg Business Lab. Annie Vietnamese UFP Lancaster University Marketing 8 ▪▪ Take Bloomberg Market Concepts, an eight-hour, Shazwan Malaysian A level University College London Economics 9 Career preparation self-paced e-learning course that provides an Grigory Russian A level University College London Economics 9 interactive introduction to the fnancial markets. ▪▪ Join the Investment Club to understand the Jin Vietnamese A level University of Warwick Economics and Industrial Organisation 10 techniques employed by investors to maximise ▪▪ Participate in activities such as a workshop Kamran Azeri IB University of Warwick Economics 10 returns through simulated trading projects. by the Institute of Chartered Accountants Dana Kazakh UFP University of Warwick Economics 10 ▪ Participate in Young Enterprise to develop business on commercial awareness. ▪ Tamari Georgian A level University of Warwick International Business 10 skills by learning how to set up and run a business. Ella Thai A level University of Warwick Management 10 Elina Malaysian IB Business Administration 11 Grace Nigerian UFP University of Bath Management 11 Faradilla Indonesian A level University of Bath Politics and Economics 11 Mark Malaysian A level University of Exeter Accounting and Finance 12 Tamerlan Kazakh A level University of Exeter Economics and Industrial Organisation 12 “AT CATS I GAINED SELF CONFIDENCE TO STAND UP Artem Ukrainian IB University of Exeter Economics and Politics 12 IN FRONT OF A CROWD… NOW MY ENTIRE JOB Seabe Botswana A level University of Leeds Accounting and Finance 13 REQUIRES PITCHING IDEAS TO DIFFERENT PEOPLE” Jeong South Korean UFP University of Leeds Environment and Business 13 Faizal Nigerian FT A level University of Leeds Economics 13 Iulia Romanian IB University of Leeds Management 13 Aarul from India graduated from CATS in 2015. He was granted his Tier 1 Entrepreneurship Visa in 2016 and set up his London-based start-up MASH Virtual. The start-up focuses on developing Milo Chinese UFP University of Birmingham Business Management 14 applications for augmented reality and creating mobile SAAS applications. Thao Vietnamese A level University of Birmingham Business Management and Communications 14 Yumika Japanese UFP University of Bristol Finance and Economics 15 Junming Canadian UFP University of Glasgow Business Management and Economics 16 6 7 *The Times & Sunday Times University Ranking 2020 “CATS COLLEGES IS IN TOUCH WITH A LOT OF UNIVERSITIES, SO I WAS ABLE TO TALK TO MANY REPRESENTATIVES”

Ozair from India completed A levels and progressed to study Medicine at the University of Central Lancashire

CATS offers a range of extra support for students seeking successful careers in some of the most competitive medical subjects. STUDENT SUCCESS

Name Nationality Programme Destination Degree Ranking* TOP PROGRESSIONS: Maxwell American A level University of Cambridge Natural Science 1 University of Cambridge Ka Man Hong Kong Chinese A level University of Cambridge Natural Science 1 University of Oxford Reimi Japanese A level University of Cambridge Veterinary Medicine 1 Kostiantyn Ukrainian A level University of Cambridge Natural Science 1 Imperial College London Lexie Vietnamese A level University of Cambridge Natural Science 1 21 of the 24 15% Durham University Endi Albanian A level University of Oxford Experimental Psychology 2 Russell Group universities have of all students progressed to a University College London Fan Hong Kong Chinese FT A level Imperial College London Biochemistry 4 accepted our students medical-related degree Rachel Malaysian A level Imperial College London Biological Science 4 Cara German UFP Durham University Biological Science 7 Marwah Bahraini A level University College London Biomedical Science 9 Yung Hong Kong Chinese A level University College London Pharmacy 9 TAILORED SUPPORT Lilyaz Kazakh A level University College London Nutrition and Medical Sciences 9 All students receive dedicated advice, support and extra opportunities as part of the Key Professions Programme. Sungyoung South Korean A level University College London Pharmacy 9 Daniel Nigerian A level University of Warwick Biomedical Science 10 Applying to university Career preparation Mariyam Kazakh A level University of Bath Pharmacy 11 Ben Chinese UFP University of Leeds Biology 13 ▪ Receive one-to-one advice on applying ▪ Lectures from leading healthcare ▪ ▪ Miyu Japanese UFP University of Leeds Neuroscience 13 to university to study medicine. researchers and medics. Ahmed Nigerian A level University of Leeds Food Science and Nutrition 13 ▪▪ Preparation for the BioMedical Admissions ▪▪ Support arranging suitable voluntary experience Qadir Pakistani IB University of Bristol Biomedical Science 15 Test (BMAT) and the UK Clinical Aptitude Test at hospitals, care homes, farms and biology labs. Jona Albanian UFP University of Manchester Pharmacy 18 (UKCAT) - both university entrance tests. ▪▪ Visits to local hospitals. Yu Hong Kong Chinese FT A level University of Manchester Biochemistry and Natural Sciences 18 ▪▪ Visits to medical schools to meet with Maureen Tanzanian UFP University of Manchester Biomedical Science 18 staff and current undergraduates. Personal development Sohyun South Korean UFP Royal Holloway, University of London Medical Biochemistry 19 ▪ Join the Medics Club. ▪ Aaliyah Zambian UFP Royal Holloway, University of London Biomedical Science 19 ▪ Participate in a range of leadership activities ▪ Lingyu Chinese UFP University of Southampton Oceanography 20 such as the Student Council to develop Yuk Man British FT A level University of Nottingham Nutrition and Food Science 21 teamwork and communication skills. King Ting Hong Kong Chinese UFP University of Nottingham Medicinal and Biochemistry 21 Dappa Nigerian UFP University of Nottingham Bio and Molecular Medicine 21 Anita Nigerian UFP University of Nottingham Pharmacy 21 Uliana Russian UFP University of York Genetics 22 Shiela Malaysian A level University of East Anglia Medicine 23 “TEACHERS AT CATS ENCOURAGE ACTIVE Akvile Lithuanian A level Veterinary Science 25 Anabel Malaysian A level University of Edinburgh Biological Sciences 25 LEARNING TO WORK THINGS OUT AND Hayoung South Korean A level University of Edinburgh Biological Sciences 25 UNDERSTAND THEM. THIS IS GREAT Tzu-Hsuan Taiwanese A level University of Edinburgh Medicinal and Biological Chemistry 25 PREPARATION FOR UNIVERSITY” Esther American A level University of Sheffeld Biomedical Science 26 Rytis Lithuanian UFP University of Sheffeld Microbiology 26 Tsuyoki Japanese UFP Newcastle University Marine Engineering 28 Wylan from Hong Kong, former CATS International Baccalaureate student progressed to Imperial College London to study Biotechnology Carson Austrian FT A level University of Liverpool Medicine 29 SEE MORE Pei Malaysian UFP University of Liverpool Pharmacology 29 8 9 *The Times & Sunday Times University Ranking 2020 “STUDYING AT CATS HAS GIVEN ME DIRECTION. I HAVE BECOME MORE FOCUSED BECAUSE OF THE HELP I GOT FROM TEACHERS AND THE STUDENT COMMUNITY”

Darius from Nigeria completed A levels and progressed to study Chemical Engineering at Imperial College London

SEE MORE CATS has great support networks to help students aspiring to a career in the competitive engineering and physical sciences sectors. STUDENT SUCCESS

Name Nationality Programme Destination Degree Ranking* TOP PROGRESSIONS: Qianli Chinese A level University of Cambridge Mathematics 1 University of Cambridge Yuliia Ukrainian A level University of Cambridge Mathematics 1 University of St. Andrews Hye Seung South Korean A level Mathematics 3 Yiyang Gu Chinese A level Imperial College London Physics 4 Imperial College London Jia Wei Malaysian IB Imperial College London Engineering 4 22 of the 24 12% Loughborough University Darius Nigerian A level Imperial College London Chemical Engineering 4 Russell Group universities have of all students progressed to study Durham University Aibek Kazakh A level Loughborough University Engineering Management 5 accepted our students a physical sciences degree Chigozie Nigerian UFP Loughborough University Automotive Engineering 5 Hung Yu Taiwanese UFP Loughborough University Mechanical Engineering 5 Mai Ko Hong Kong Chinese A level Durham University Mathematics 7 Patcharanat Thai UFP Durham University General Engineering 7 TAILORED SUPPORT Norah Saudi Arabian A level Lancaster University Chemical Engineering 8 All students receive dedicated advice, support and extra opportunities as part of the Key Professions Programme. Abd Sudanese UFP Lancaster University Electrical and Electronic Engineering 8 Nhat Vietnamese A level Lancaster University Theoretical Physics 8 Applying to university Personal development Zhaoyan Chinese A level University of Warwick Chemistry 10 Sirapat Thai UFP University of Warwick Mechanical Engineering 10 ▪ In one-to-one tutorials, receive advice on all aspects ▪ Participate in STEM Club, Robotics Club, and ▪ ▪ Yuliya Belarusian UFP University of Bath Chemical Engineering 11 of applying to university to study engineering. Coding Club to develop your knowledge of Ayan Kazakh IB University of Bath Mechanical Engineering 11 ▪▪ Visit a range of universities ranked highly STEM subjects outside of the classroom. Pliampluem Thai UFP University of Bath Aerospace Engineering 11 for engineering such as the University of ▪▪ Attend seminars and workshops to discover Ming Hin Hong Kong Chinese UFP University of Leeds Actuarial Maths 13 Surrey and the University of Bristol. your passion for engineering. Taishi Japanese UFP University of Leeds Physics and Astrophysics 13 ▪▪ Enter Physics and Chemistry Olympiads and Maths Chukwuebuka Nigerian A level University of Leeds Mechatronics and Robotics 13 Career preparation Challenge competitions to develop your knowledge. Whitney Nigerian UFP University of Leeds Petroleum Engineering 13 ▪ Participate in a variety of workshops and ▪ Yuyao Chinese UFP University of Birmingham Spatial Planning and Management 14 seminars to develop your interest. Genyan Chinese UFP University of Bristol Electrical and Electronic Engineering 15 ▪▪ Receive exam preparation depending on Gabriel Polish A level University of Glasgow Physics 16 your type of engineering course. Sirawit Thai A level University of Glasgow Aeronautical Engineering 16 ▪▪ Visit places of interest such as the University of Theerat Thai UFP University of Glasgow Electrical and Electronic Engineering 16 Cambridge, Department of Engineering. Sean British UFP University of Manchester Electrical Engineering 18 Siyu Chinese UFP University of Manchester Chemistry 18 Patrick Cameroonian IB University of Southampton Mechanical Engineering 20 “THE MAIN BENEFIT AT CATS WAS THE SMALL Enyo-Ojo Nigerian UFP University of Nottingham Chemical Engineering 21 GROUP SIZES. THE TEACHER GAVE A LOT OF Hirokazu Japanese A level University of Edinburgh Astrophysics 25 TIME TO EACH STUDENT AND WE DISCUSSED Luthf Nur Indonesian A level University of Sheffeld Physics 26 Damilola Nigerian UFP University of Sheffeld Aerospace Engineering 26 A LOT OF ADDITIONAL TOPICS” Nur Ain Malaysian UFP Newcastle University Chemistry 28 Melik Russian UFP University of Liverpool Mathematics and Business Studies 29 Milos from Serbia, former CATS GCSE and A level student, is now studying Ilya Russian UFP University of Liverpool Mechanical Engineering 29 Mathematics and Statistics at The University of Warwick SEE MORE Larrence Indonesian A level King’s College London Physics 30 Suleiman Nigerian UFP Electrical and Electronic Engineering 32 10 11 *The Times & Sunday Times University Ranking 2020 “I REMEMBER AT THE FIRST MODEL UN CONFERENCE I WAS WORRIED ABOUT SAYING THE WRONG THINGS, I WAS SHY! I IMPROVED OVER TIME, IT WAS REALLY NICE TO SEE THIS SKILL DEVELOPING BECAUSE OF THE CLUB”

Gabriel from Brazil completed A level and progressed to study Social Sciences at Durham University

The subjects included in social sciences, humanities and the arts are immensely varied and offer a huge range of potential career paths after university. STUDENT SUCCESS

Name Nationality Programme Destination Degree Ranking* TOP PROGRESSIONS: Iago Spanish IB University of Cambridge Human, Social and Political Sciences 1 University of Cambridge Ludivine French FT A level University of Cambridge Modern and Medieval Languages 1 University of St Andrews Mitsuki Japanese FT A level University of St Andrews Philosophy 3 Loughborough University Ruolin Canadian UFP University of St Andrews Psychology 3 Wanatchai Thai A level Loughborough University Product Design and Technology 5 17 of the 24 11% Durham University Russell Group universities have of all students progressed to study Anastasia Russian UFP Durham University Anthropology 7 Lancaster University accepted our students a humanities or creative degree Naomi Japanese UFP Durham University Archaeology 7 Nurtasha Malaysian UFP Durham University Geography 7 Ying Malaysian UFP Durham University Philosophy 7 Gabriel Brazilian A level Durham University Social Sciences 7 Othman Tanzanian UFP Lancaster University Philosophy 8 TAILORED SUPPORT Abigail British UFP Lancaster University Psychology 8 All students receive dedicated advice, support and extra opportunities as part of the Key Professions Programme. Fung Wa Hong Kong Chinese A level University College London Arts and Sciences 9 Manqing Chinese A level University College London Education Studies 9 Applying to university Career preparation Zhenlong Chinese A level University College London Language and Culture 9 ▪▪ Receive one-to-one advice on applying to university. ▪▪ Visit places of interest such as Kettle’s Yard Gallery, Andre Portuguese A level University of Warwick Social Sciences 10 ▪▪ Visit a range of universities ranked highly for the Design Museum and The Tate Modern. Jungin South Korean A level University of Warwick Sociology 10 social sciences, humanities or the arts. ▪▪ Participate in the Model United Nations to learn Ying Malaysian A level University of Bath Psychology 11 ▪▪ Learn how to create an outstanding creative portfolio. how to debate and improve your public speaking. Jiabao Chinese UFP University of Exeter Art History and Visual Culture 12 Tim Chinese UFP University of Leeds Film Studies and Japanese 13 Personal development Long Hong Kong Chinese UFP University of Leeds Geography 13 ▪▪ Develop your creative skills and enter Mai Vietnamese UFP University of Leeds Journalism 13 poetry and writing competitions. Shoko Japanese UFP University of Bristol Social Policy and Sociology 15 ▪▪ Exhibit your art work and enter Valeriya Russian A level University of Glasgow History of Art and Art World Practice 16 national art competitions. Atshhito Japanese UFP Royal Holloway, University of London Human Geography 19 Zhuoni Chinese UFP University of York Psychology in Education 22 Isabella French A level University of East Anglia American Literature 23 Omaye Nigerian A level University of Edinburgh English Literature 25 Huayi Chinese UFP University of Edinburgh History and Archaeology 25 “I DEVELOPED SKILLS AT CATS THAT HAVE Nadia Singaporean FT A level King's College London Classical Studies 30 HELPED ME AT UNIVERSITY AND BEYOND. Namuun Mongolian A level King's College London Digital Graphics 30 FROM STRUCTURING HOW TO WRITE MY Margaux French UFP King's College London European Studies 30 Melissa Russian A level King's College London Liberal Arts 30 DISSERTATION TO RESEARCHING THE Hyuk Jin South Korean A level King's College London Theology 30 MARKET TO GROW MY BUSINESS” Michelle Nigerian UFP Theatre 38 Michelle Nigerian UFP University of Reading Theatre 38 Alice from Vietnam, studied A levels at CATS, graduated university Daria Russian A level Nottingham Trent University Furniture and Product Design 40 with a first-class degree and now runs her own illustration business, Kai Malaysian A level Military History 54 Mushroom Nook Studio Zofa Polish A level Goldsmiths, University of London Digital Art 68 A level 12 Audrey Swiss University of the Arts, London Media and Communications 79 13 *The Times & Sunday Times University Ranking 2020 “WE HAVE LOTS OF UNIVERSITY LECTURERS COME TO THE COLLEGE AND TALK TO US ABOUT OUR FUTURE DEGREE CHOICE. IT HAS BEEN SUPER HELPFUL”

Megan from Malaysia is currently studying English, History and Economics A levels at CATS Cambridge SEE MORE

CATS provides aspiring law students with the best preparation for the competitive and demanding university application process. STUDENT SUCCESS

Name Nationality Programme Destination Degree Ranking* TOP PROGRESSIONS: Thao Vietnamese A level University of St Andrews International Relations 3 University of St Andrews Austin Hong Kong Chinese A level Durham University Law 7 Durham University Oluwamodupe Nigerian UFP Durham University Law 7 Jasmir Singaporean UFP Durham University International Relations 7 Lancaster University Alice Hong Kong Chinese UFP Lancaster University Law 8 16 of the 24 11% University of Warwick Isadora Italian A level University of Warwick Law 10 Russell Group universities have of all students progressed to a law, University of Exeter Linh Vietnamese IB University of Warwick Politics and Sociology 10 accepted our students international relations or politics degree Djani Kazakh UFP University of Exeter Law 12 Askar Kazakh A level University of Exeter Politics and Sociology 12 Wann Malaysian UFP University of Exeter Politics, Philosophy and Economics 12 Andrea Belgian IB University of Leeds Law 13 TAILORED SUPPORT Itoyah British UFP University of Birmingham Law 14 All students receive dedicated advice, support and extra opportunities as part of the Key Professions Programme. Haolong Chinese UFP University of Bristol Law 15 Mariyam Maldivian A level University of Bristol Politics and International Relations 15 Applying to university Career preparation Xiao Chinese FT A level University of Manchester Politics and Philosophy 18 Nurudeen Nigerian UFP University of Manchester Law and Criminology 18 ▪ In one-to-one tutorials, receive advice on all aspects ▪ Visit a magistrates’ court and get an ▪ ▪ Wai Hong Kong Chinese UFP University of Southampton Law 20 of applying to university to study law from personal introduction to the British legal system. Ibrahim Nigerian UFP University of Southampton International Relations 20 statement guidance to mock interview practice. ▪▪ Visit a law practice to learn about the justice Sophie British UFP University of Nottingham Criminology and Sociology 21 ▪▪ Preparation for the Law National Aptitude system from legal professionals. Nam Phuong Vietnamese UFP University of York Law 22 Test (LNAT) university entrance exam. Mohamed Sudanese UFP University of Edinburgh Law and International Relations 25 ▪▪ Visit a range of universities ranked highly for law Personal development Hana Egyptian UFP University of Sheffeld Law 26 such as Birmingham, Durham and Bristol. ▪ Participate in the Citizenship Foundation’s Annual ▪ Vladlen Kazakh A level University of Liverpool Law 29 Mock Trial Competition to learn how to present Erta Albanian IB King’s College London European Politics 30 fctional legal cases to real judges in a law court Mehmet Dutch UFP King’s College London Political Economics 30 showcasing your verbal reasoning skills. Hadrien French UFP King’s College London International Relations 30 ▪▪ Participate in a variety of leadership and Nadia Indonesian A level King’s College London Politics, Philosophy and Law 30 debating activities from the Duke of Edinburgh Bilegt Mongolian UFP King’s College London Political Economics 30 Award to Olympiad challenges. Fedhah Kuwaiti UFP University of Surrey Law 32 Jingyi Chinese UFP Politics 37 Yoshiharu Japanese IB University of Essex International Relations 37 Bjanka Albanian UFP Law 38 “I’M A BARRISTER TO THE Jocelyn Malaysian FT A level University of Sussex Law and Business 38 Dahiru Nigerian UFP University of Sussex International Relations 38 SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA. Iulia Russian UFP University of Reading Politics and International Relations 38 THE HARD WORK PAID OFF” Viktorija Serbian A level University of Reading Law 38 Belle French UFP Law 41 Zara from Nigeria, former CATS A level student, Khaoula Moroccan FT A level SOAS University of London Law 44 studied Law at the , Birmingham Emiru Japanese FT A level International Politics 45 Chowdhury Bangladeshi UFP Queen Mary, University of London Law 49 14 15 *The Times & Sunday Times University Ranking 2020 “IN CATS THERE ARE SO MANY DIFFERENT NATIONALITIES AND ENGLISH IS OUR COMMON LANGUAGE. MY LEVEL HAS IMPROVED SINCE I’VE BEEN HERE AND I FEEL MORE CONFIDENT”

Noelle from Hong Kong studied A levels at CATS Cambridge and hopes to pursue a degree in Architecture Architecture is a complex, technical and rewarding discipline for curious, creative and visual minds. CATS Colleges will prepare students for success. STUDENT SUCCESS

Name Nationality Programme Destination Degree Ranking* TOP PROGRESSIONS: Veronica Indonesian A level Imperial College London Civil Engineering 4 Imperial College London Kin Pong Hong Kong Chinese FT A level Imperial College London Civil Engineering 4 University College London Truong Vietnamese A level Loughborough University Civil Engineering 5 Magnus Nigerian UFP Loughborough University Civil Engineering 5 University of Warwick Aldi Albanian FT A level University College London Civil Engineering 9 12 of the 24 4% University of Bristol Yuan Chinese A level University College London Urban Planning, Design and Management 9 Russell Group universities have of all students progressed to study an University of Manchester Helen Hong Kong Chinese IB University College London Urban Planning, Design and Management 9 accepted our students architecture or civil engineering degree Renjie Chinese UFP University of Warwick Civil Engineering 10 Yuanhui Chinese A level University of Bath Civil and Architectural Engineering 11 Pieamhan Thai UFP University of Bath Civil Engineering 11 Volodymyr Ukrainian A level University of Bristol Civil Engineering 15 TAILORED SUPPORT Zhouzhou Chinese A level University of Manchester Civil Engineering 18 All students receive dedicated advice, support and extra opportunities as part of the Key Professions Programme. Henry Chinese UFP University of Nottingham Civil Engineering 21 Kerstin Nigerian UFP Civil Engineering Design and Management 24 Applying to university Personal development Chunlong Chinese FT A level University of Edinburgh Civil Engineering 25 Arman Kazakh FT A level University of Edinburgh Civil Engineering 25 ▪ Learn how to create an outstanding portfolio. ▪ An annual visit to a European city to ▪ ▪ Zihe Chinese A level University of Edinburgh Landscape Architecture 25 ▪ Visit a range of universities ranked highly discover classical architecture. ▪ Kyaw Burmese UFP University of Sheffeld Civil Engineering 26 for architecture and design. ▪▪ Participate in Young Enterprise to develop Yuxi Chinese UFP Newcastle University Architecture 28 your business skills – great for those wanting Xiaojia Chinese UFP Newcastle University Urban Planning 28 Career preparation to pursue a career in product design. Samuel Nigerian UFP University of Liverpool Architecture 29 ▪ Participate in a variety of creative activities and ▪ Bin Chinese UFP University of Liverpool Civil Engineering 29 clubs from photography to life drawing. Maksim Russian UFP University of Surrey Civil Engineering 32 ▪ Visit places of interest such as the Museum ▪ Nikita Russian UFP University of Surrey Civil Engineering 32 of Brands, Packaging and Advertising, the Xiaoshu Chinese A level Cardiff University Architecture 34 Design Museum and The Tate Modern. Mahan Iranian A level Cardiff University Civil Engineering 34 ▪▪ Visit architectural places of interest around Tsun Hong Kong Chinese FT A level Queen’s University, Belfast Civil Engineering 35 the UK such as the Barbican, the Shard, the Abimbola Nigerian A level University of Reading Architecture 38 colleges of Oxford and Cambridge. Sergiy Ukrainian UFP University of Reading Architecture 38 Alessandra Italian IB University of Reading Real Estate in Urban Planning 38 Zhihao Chinese UFP Nottingham Trent University Civil Engineering 40 “I WANT TO STUDY ARCHITECTURE AND Billy Indonesian UFP University of Kent Architecture 54 Ibiye Nigerian A level University of the West of England Architecture and Planning 58 DESIGN AT UNIVERSITY. CATS HELPED Lorenzo Italian UFP City, University of London Civil Engineering 73 WITH CHOOSING SUBJECTS AND ADVICE Cheng Macanese A level Architecture 74 ON WHERE TO APPLY FOR UNIVERSITY” Ahmad British UFP University of Central Lancashire Civil and Structural Engineering 75 Nasir British UFP Liverpool John Moores University Civil Engineering 78 Andras Hungarian UFP Liverpool John Moores University Civil Engineering 78 Mohammadali from Iran studied Pre-Programme at CATS Chaimaa Morrocan UFP Civil Engineering 84

16 17 *The Times & Sunday Times University Ranking 2020 “I LEARNT HOW TO WORK WITH OTHERS, SHARING IDEAS, AND WORKING TOGETHER TO ACHIEVE THE SAME AIM. THIS HAS TAKEN MY EXPERIENCE TO THE NEXT LEVEL”

Edmund from Malaysia completed A levels at CATS and progressed to study Computer Science at Royal Holloway, University of London

CATS offers a range of extra support for students seeking successful careers in some of the most cutting-edge degrees. STUDENT SUCCESS

Name Nationality Programme Destination Degree Ranking* TOP PROGRESSIONS: Nikita Albanian A level Durham University Computer Science 7 Accounting, Finance Durham University Zicheng Chinese UFP Lancaster University 8 and Computer Science Lancaster University Maria Greek FT A level Lancaster University Computer Science 8 University of Warwick Paul Romanian A level University of Warwick Computer Science 10 13 of the 24 3% University of Bath Xinrong Chinese UFP University of Warwick Computer Science 10 Russell Group universities have of all students progressed to study FT A level University of Birmingham Dinh Vietnamese University of Bath Computer Science and Mathematics 11 accepted our students a computer science degree Weibin Chinese UFP University of Birmingham Computer Science 14 Peter Nigerian UFP University of Birmingham Computer Science 14 Mani Iranian A level University of Glasgow Computer Science 16 Saman Iranian A level University of Manchester Computer Science 18 TAILORED SUPPORT Lukas Lithuanian A level University of Manchester Computer Science 18 Edmund Malaysian A level Royal Holloway, University of London Computer Science 19 All students receive dedicated advice, support and extra opportunities as part of the Key Professions Programme. Armando Albanian A level Royal Holloway, University of London Computer Science 19 Applying to university Personal development Bolin Chinese UFP Royal Holloway, University of London Computer Science 19 Chang-Yu Taiwanese UFP Royal Holloway, University of London Computer Science 19 ▪▪ Receive one-to-one advice on applying to university. ▪▪ Participate in Young Enterprise to develop Joohyung South Korean UFP Royal Holloway, University of London Computer Science with Management 19 ▪▪ Enjoy lectures at top universities for Computer Science. your problem-solving skills. Julian Malaysian A level University of Southampton Computer Science 20 ▪ Participate in Robotics Club and Coding Club to Career preparation ▪ Vladimir American UFP University of York Computer Science 22 develop your knowledge outside of the classroom. Kai Chi Hong Kong Chinese UFP University of York Computer Science 22 ▪▪ Attend seminars and workshops to discover Akari Japanese UFP University of East Anglia Computer Science and Media 23 your passion for Computer Science. Computer Science Jianshan Chinese UFP University of Edinburgh 25 ▪▪ Visit places of interest such as the Cambridge and Management Science Museum of Computing and Bletchley Park Haodong Chinese A level King’s College London Computer Science 30 - the home of UK code-breaking. Enio Albanian UFP King’s College London Computer Science 30 Ka Hei British UFP King’s College London Computer Science 30 Abdulaziz Russian UFP King’s College London Computer Science 30 Rachel Malaysian UFP King’s College London Computer Science 30 Jeffrey Chinese UFP King’s College London Computer Science with Management 30 Natalya Uzbek UFP King’s College London Computer Science with Management 30 Artur Russian UFP King’s College London Computer Science 30 “THE -EDUCATION ADVISOR HELPS Oreoluwa Nigerian UFP University of Surrey Computer Science 32 Hossein Iranian A level University of Essex Computer Games 37 YOU A LOT WITH BUILDING YOUR UCAS Yang Chinese UFP University of Essex Computer Science 37 APPLICATION AND THE GRADES YOU NEED IF Sobomate Nigerian UFP University of Essex Computer Science 37 YOU WANT TO GO TO SPECIFIC UNIVERSITIES” Ibrahim Nigerian UFP University of Essex Computer Science 37 Dior Russian UFP Business and Computer Science 48 Computer Science Yiting Chinese UFP Queen Mary, University of London 49 Mohammad from Iran studied A levels at CATS and chose to with Business Management study Game Design at university Computer Science with Zhentao Chinese UFP Queen Mary, University of London 49 Business Management 18 19 *The Times & Sunday Times University Ranking 2020 We have welcomed students from over 100 nationalities

Afghan Albanian Algerian American Angolan Antigua and Barbuda national Argentinian Armenian Australian Austrian Azeri Bahamian Bangladeshi Belarusian Belgian Botswana Hungarian Brazilian Indian British Indonesian Bulgarian Iranian Burmese Iraqi Cambodian Irish Canadian Israeli Chinese Italian Colombian Japanese Montenegrin Croat Jordanian Moroccan Cypriot Kazakh Mozambican Czech Kenyan Namibian Danish Kuwaiti Nigerian Dominica Kyrgyz Norwegian Dominican Lao Omani Dutch Latvian Pakistani Egyptian Libyan Palestinian Emirati Lithuanian Panamanian Estonian Luxembourger Peruvian Filipino Macanese Polish Finn Macedonian Portuguese French Malaysian Qatari Slovak Swiss Turkish Gabonese Maldivian Romanian South African Syrian Ukrainian Georgian Maltese Russian South Korean Taiwanese Ugandan German Mauritian Saudi Arabian Spanish Tanzanian Uzbek Ghanaian Mexican Senegalese St Kitts and Nevis National Thai Venezuelan Greek Moldovan Serbian Sudanese Trinidad and Tobago Vietnamese Hong Kong Chinese Mongolian Singaporean Swede Tunisian Zambian 20 21 UNIVERSITY OPPORTUNITIES WITH CATS COLLEGES

Ranking* No. of CATS progressions** Russell Group member Offer conditional progression*** Accept Cambridge English Suite qualification UFP progressions A level progressions IB progressions University University Ranking* No. of CATS progressions** Russell Group member Offer conditional progression*** Accept Cambridge English Suite qualification UFP progressions A level progressions IB progressions University of Cambridge 1 11 l l l l 51 4 l University of Oxford 2 1 l l l l University of West London 52 13 l University of St Andrews 3 4 l l l 53 2 l l Imperial College London 4 17 l l l l University of Kent 54 65 l l l l l Loughborough University 5 16 l l l 55 l London School of Economics 6 3 l l l =56 3 l l Durham University 7 65 l l l l l =56 9 l l l Lancaster University 8 50 l l l l =58 l University College London 9 44 l l l l l University of the West of England =58 5 l l l l University of Warwick 10 31 l l l l Liverpool Hope University 60 l University of Bath 11 20 l l l l University of Huddersfeld 61 l University of Exeter 12 25 l l l l l l Norwich University of the Arts =62 l l University of Leeds 13 37 l l l l l Manchester Metropolitan University =62 2 l l University of Birmingham 14 24 l l l l l Oxford Brookes University 64 7 l l l l University of Bristol 15 29 l l l l l l =65 l University of Glasgow 16 9 l l l l Sheffeld Hallam University =65 1 l l l 17 l St George's, University of London 67 13 l l l University of Manchester 18 64 l l l l Goldsmiths, University of London 68 11 l l l Royal Holloway, University of London 19 46 l l l l l 69 1 l l l University of Southampton 20 11 l l l l l 70 2 l l l University of Nottingham 21 28 l l l l l 71 2 l l University of York 22 25 l l l l 72 l University of East Anglia 23 20 l l l City, University of London 73 46 l l l l University of Dundee 24 3 l l De Montfort University 74 5 l l University of Edinburgh 25 27 l l l l University of Central Lancashire 75 8 l l l l University of Sheffeld 26 27 l l l l Plymouth University 76 1 l l l 27 7 l l l 77 7 l l l Newcastle University 28 48 l l l l l Liverpool John Moores University 78 4 l l University of Liverpool 29 27 l l l l =79 2 l l King's College London 30 79 l l l l l University of the Arts, London =79 7 l l l l 31 7 l l l 81 1 l l University of Surrey 32 52 l l l l l Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh 82 l Heriot-Watt University 33 3 l l 83 1 l l Cardiff University 34 14 l l l l University of Greenwich 84 15 l l l l Queen's University, Belfast 35 6 l l l l St Mary's University, Twickenham 85 2 l l l l University of Strathclyde 36 l l London South Bank University 86 12 l l l l University of Essex 37 74 l l l l 87 l University of Sussex =38 29 l l l University of Hertfordshire 88 5 l l l University of Reading =38 33 l l l l Royal Agricultural University =89 l Nottingham Trent University 40 7 l l =89 3 l l l l University of Leicester 41 9 l l l l 91 l l University for the Creative Arts 42 1 l l l =92 l Arts University Bournemouth 43 l =92 1 l l l SOAS University of London 44 8 l l l l 94 3 l l Aberystwyth University 45 1 l l University of Gloucestershire 95 l 46 15 l l l l l Birmingham City University =96 l 47 3 l l l Glasgow Caledonian University =96 l Aston University 48 6 l l l =98 l Queen Mary, University of London 49 73 l l l l l =98 7 l l l l 22 23 50 120 l l l l l 100 19 l l l l *The Times & Sunday Times University Ranking 2020 **Progressions taken from available data between 2012-2019 ***We have agreements with over 20 UK universities. For full details visit: catseducation.com/about/partnerships Contact our Admissions Team + 44 (0) 1223 345 698 [email protected]

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