UK UNIVERSITY PREPARATION AGE 14+ Contents We offer a world-class 4 ABOUT CATS COLLEGES education, attracting 4 BEST FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS students from across the 6 BEST FOR BOARDING 8 A DAY IN THE LIFE AT CATS COLLEGE globe. In a diverse and 10 BEST FOR UNIVERSITY PREPARATION exciting international 12 OXBRIDGE PREPARATION community, you will learn to 14 KEY PROFESSIONS PROGRAMME be your best and achieve a 16 A CAREER IN BUSINESS place at a top university. 18 A CAREER IN MEDICINE 20 A CAREER IN LAW 22 A CAREER IN ARCHITECTURE 24 A CAREER IN ENGINEERING 26 A CAREER IN COMPUTER SCIENCE 28 RESULTS 29 A LEVEL 30 INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE 31 UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION PROGRAMME 32 LOCATIONS 32 CAMBRIDGE 38 CANTERBURY 44 LONDON 50 OUR PROGRAMMES 50 PROGRAMME OVERVIEW 52 GCSE 54 PRE-PROGRAMME 56 A LEVEL 58 UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION PROGRAMME 60 INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE 62 HIGH SCHOOL TERM 64 ACADEMIC ENGLISH 65 SUMMER PROGRAMMES 66 APPLY NOW 71 DATES AND FEES www.catseducation.com INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 85+ nationalities 5 hours’ English per week Expert teachers Small class sizes Join an international Develop your English All teachers are teachers of Get individual attention from community with no more than skills and excel in your English and include published teachers and practise your 25% of any one nationality subject studies authors and examiners English amongst friends Unlike traditional boarding schools in the UK, everyone in a CATS class is in the same situation - away from home, needing help to acclimatise, wanting to make new friends and committed to improving their English rapidly. Everything we do is aimed at helping you achieve this, from teachers who know how to adapt lessons to build confidence in English to houseparents who provide care and concern during your stay. “THE TRADITIONAL BRITISH ATMOSPHERE IS INSPIRING. THE EDUCATION IS ADVANCED AND THE UNIVERSITIES ARE GREAT” Eric from China is going to pursue a degree in Biomedical Engineering at King’s College London A levels Physics, Chemistry, Maths 5 6 www.catseducation.com Premium bedroom Standard single bedroom BOARDING Room type Standard Premium Premium Accommodation Average room size 12m2 18m2 You can take advantage of more space to study and Walking distance to College P P socialise with our Premium Accommodation option. You Wifi throughout P P will get a larger area to live and work and additional 24 hr houseparents P P 30+ activities On-site medical centres Comfortable living En-suite rooms storage space, as well as a welcome pack to make you Single room P P Choose from a range of Managed by 1700 rooms A choice of more comfortable during the first few weeks. Your pack creative, academic and trained healthcare in which single and shared includes essential items such as towels, toiletries, extra Shared room P sporting clubs and activities professionals to live and study en-suite rooms storage, and UK power adaptors. En-suite P P Welcome pack P Our campuses offer single and shared bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms in purpose built accommodation, because we know if you are comfortable and relaxed in your surroundings you will flourish academically, socially and emotionally. Throughout your time with us, you will be treated as a young adult allowing you to develop the independence you will need at university. Our houseparents are available 24 hours per day to provide the support and nurturing you need to thrive. “IF I HAVE PROBLEMS I CAN TALK TO STAFF AND GET THINGS SOLVED. THIS COLLEGE FEELS LIKE HOME” Rodrigo from Brazil is going to pursue a degree in Medicine at Hull York Medical School International Baccalaureate 7 8 www.catseducation.com AT CATS COLLEGE A typical day in the life of a CATS student is full of variety from start to finish – all with the goal of preparing you for life at university. You spend time exploring your chosen subjects and improving your English. There is also time to pursue the things you love, try new activities and develop a range of skills - all whilst immersed in British life and culture. Wake up Period 1 | English lesson Break time Period 4 | Guest lecture Lunch Break Young Enterprise Club Live in comfortable Learn the language needed Time for a quick refreshment Learn about a range of subjects Our dedicated chefs offer a variety Develop teamwork, en-suite accommodation for your chosen subjects from the canteen or a snack from Business and Economics to of international dishes catering for communication and business complete with a desk for and also prepare for an from the cafeteria. Science and Medicine from a range of dietary requirements skills by starting up and running a private study. internationally-recognised guest lecturers. including vegetarian, vegan, lactose business on a budget. English qualification. intolerant and halal. 7.30 9.45 11.00 14.00 15.15 17.30 6.45 8.45 10.45 12.00 13.00 15.00 16.15 Breakfast Period 2 | Science lesson Period 3 | Tutorial Period 5 | Period 6 | Dinner Evening activities | Business Studies Higher Education Advice Supervised study Choose from a range of cereals, Explore science through practical This is your opportunity to discuss fruit and also a cooked breakfast experiments in your progress with your Personal At CATS College London, As well as regular one-to-one Choose from a range of option in the on-campus canteen. fully-equipped labs. Tutor, who will give you advice to business lessons include time tutorials, you receive weekly classes different sporting, creative and help you succeed in your studies. in a purpose-built Bloomberg looking at all aspects of applying leadership activities from football Business Lab – the first lab in a to university including interview and yoga to photography and secondary school in Europe. preparation and creating a chess. You will also have some time top-class personal statement. for supervised study. This timeline illustrates a variety of activities. Your timetable will vary depending on your programme and subject choices. Not all activities will take place in a single day. 9 10 www.catseducation.com UNIVERSITY PREPARATION Offers from top universities Oxbridge application support University advice Career guidance All 24 Russell Group universities Get support Individual support on applying Benefit from career preparation made offers to CATS students from University of to university from one-to-one in competitive areas such as in 2019 Cambridge staff* guidance to mock interviews Medicine and Law Our goal is to prepare you for university success; whether you would like to study Business at LSE, Medicine at Manchester or Chemical Engineering at Cambridge. You will receive one-on-one guidance on applying to university. You will visit a range of campuses, attend workshops to help you perfect your personal statement and receive individual support such as interview practice. We also have agreements with over 20 UK universities “THE UNIVERSITY SUPPORT including the University of Exeter, University of Bristol, University of Surrey, University of Kent and Royal Holloway IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. London. This gives you the confidence that you can progress to a leading institution upon successfully meeting THE COLLEGE ENCOURAGE US, the entry requirements. WHICH IS GREAT” In addition, you will have access to a range of activities through our Key Professions Programme to help you get Hiya from Portugal a head start in a competitive career (see pages 14-27). is studying A levels at CATS Cambridge A levels Art, Business, Psychology 11 *at CATS Cambridge only 12 www.catseducation.com O APPLY TO THE BEST UNIVERSITIES IN THE WORLD Key features Total number of Total number of Applications The Times & Sunday CATS ▪ One-to-one preparation for university interviews applicants (2018) places (2018) per place Times Ranking 2019 placements including mock interviews with Oxbridge academics. ▪ Assistance writing personal statements tailored University c. 18,000 3,465 5 1 11 for Oxbridge. of Cambridge ▪ Preparation for university entrance exams. University c. 21,500 c. 3,300 6 2 1 ▪ Seminars and workshops with Admissions Tutors of Oxford and academic staff on what they look for in an application and how to prepare for interview. In today’s highly competitive environment, the universities of Oxford and Cambridge are seeking academically ▪ Oxbridge-focused tuition to ensure offers successful, passionate and well-rounded candidates. Our dedicated Oxbridge support programme offers a are achieved. range of activities to ensure that you are well-prepared and your application stands out. ▪ Improvement of leadership, critical thinking, motivation and management skills through a variety of challenges and clubs including the Duke of Edinburgh Award, Olympiad challenges and weekly debating clubs. ▪ Oxbridge open days and tours. Student success “I HAD INCREDIBLY GOOD Name Nationality Programme Grade Destination Subject TEACHERS. THEY GAVE ME Yuliia Ukrainian A level A* A* B Cambridge Mathematics RESOURCES AND EXTENSION Anisa Albanian A level A* A* A* A* Cambridge Economics Endi Albanian IB 41 Oxford Experimental Psychology QUESTIONS TO HELP ME DEVELOP” Iago Spanish IB 39 Cambridge Human, Social and Political Sciences Ka Man Hong Kong Chinese A level A* A* A* A* Cambridge Natural Sciences Yuliia from Ukraine is going to pursue a degree in Mathematics Kostiantyn Ukrainian A level A* A* A* A* Cambridge Natural Sciences at the University of Cambridge Ludivine French Fast-track A level A* A* A Cambridge Modern & Medieval Languages Maxwell American A level A* A* A* Cambridge Natural Sciences A levels Qianli Chinese A level A A A B Cambridge Mathematics Maths, Further Maths, Physics Reimi Japanese A level A* A* A* A* Cambridge Veterinary Medicine Lexie Vu Vietnamese A level A* A* A* A* Cambridge Natural Sciences Na Yeon South Korean A level A* A* A Cambridge Economics 13 SEE MORE 14 www.catseducation.com Choosing the ideal combination of subjects in your We offer expert advice for careers in: academic qualifications is an important step in preparing for university and also your chosen career.