CATS College

Key facts

• A university-admissions team works with students from day one, aiming at the strongest universities
• Academic English is a particular focus for international students
• About 90% of students live in safe college residences
• Rated 'excellent' in every area by the Independent Schools Inspectorate

Campuses

Cambridge is a university city with a unique academic atmosphere. Canterbury is a quiet historic city where CATS began almost 60 years ago and where the UK's first University Foundation programme was launched.

Programmes

• GCSE (14+, IELTS 4.0+): 5–6 terms, 7–10 subjects, guaranteed progression to A-level, IB or Foundation on successful completion
• Pre-A-level (15+, IELTS 4.0+): a year of English plus 7–10 subjects as a bridge
• A-levels (15.5+, IELTS 5.0+): two years, 3–5 subjects; a dedicated track for medicine, veterinary science and dentistry
• University Foundation: a one-year university preparation programme
• September or January starts; a personal tutor and weekly monitoring

Accommodation

The CATS Cambridge campus has more than 230 student rooms on a 2.5-acre site, 15 minutes' walk from the historic centre, with common rooms and kitchens, on-campus meals, Wi-Fi, laundry and medical care. Students over 18 can choose self-catered housing near campus.

Fees, 2026–2027

• GCSE, Pre-A-level, A-level, University Foundation: £38,505 a year
• Trial term (High School Term): £12,835
• Accommodation: £16,980–22,335 a year depending on type
• Not included: £600 registration fee, £2,500 deposit, flights, transfers, visa and a UK guardian