The UK s leading university pathways CATS College

The UK’s leading university pathways

CATS College Cambridge Canterbury London

Our History; • Building nearly of successful futures • Preparation for the world’s most universities

Results and destinations; 2010 results; • 36% 82% of A level grades achieved at A or A* (32% above the national average) • • of University Foundation students achieved a Times Top 30 offer 78% of A level students achieved offers from Times Top 30 universities

Results and destinations; Our students have won places at every prestigious UK university Ranking University No. of students placed 1 Oxford 2 Cambridge 3 Imperial College London 4 St Andrew’s 5 London School of Economics 6 Durham 7 University College London 8 Warwick 9 York 10 Lancaster 11 Edinburgh 12 Exeter 13 Bath 14 Bristol 15 Leicester

Learning smarter; • The most respected exam performance predictors • Your Individual Learning Plan • Clear targets and regular feedback

Learning smarter; • A Contract of achievement – a joint promise of success • Our guarantee of University entry success

Highly effective learning • Regular Personal tutor contact • Class sizes appropriate to optimal learning • Study techniques that enhance learning

Extra support; • Weekly testing to reinforce • subject learning • Weekly workshops to top • up knowledge or revisit • areas of concern • Free and unlimited tuition • for those who need it

Gifted and talented students; • Selected highest achievers • Enhanced study programme • across both years of study • 3 hrs per week of Global Perspectives • Weekend tutorials from University • dons and subject tutors • Potential to earn up to 120 • extra UCAS points

Medic programme; • Weekly medic seminars introducing topical issues • BMAT and UKCAT exam preparation • UK and home country work experience placements • with employers such as Addenbrookes, • a Cambridge University Hospital • Mock interview practice • University application support • Specialised Medic ESL

Oxbridge programme; • Fortnightly critical thinking seminars • from AS level • Personal statement support and wider • reading recommendations • Interview practice with a panel of experts • Oxbridge seminars by visiting • Oxbridge Admissions tutors

Developing the whole student • Learning to lead and motivate others • Work experience • Communicating with other nationalities and outside your immediate peer group • Learning life skills, team building • Drama, music and art

University Guidance; • From day one offering subject and university destination advice • The largest on-campus University Fair • As much one-to-one support as required “This is the largest university fair held by an F. E. institute and the quality of students are high, they were interested and asked abundant questions. We regularly accept CATS College students to The University of York and look forward to continuing to do so in the future. ” Fiona Shaw, Student Recruitment and Admissions

Welfare and support; • Regular PT meetings • Dedicated Higher Education team • Welfare and Pastoral teams • Nurse • Accommodation Managers • Activities Manager

Safe, secure accommodation; • Single, shared and en-suite • Within close proximity to College • Residential supervisors • All of high specification

Campuses • State of the art facilities • Supervised study and relaxation areas • On-site catering, 7 days a week

Carefully chosen locations • Cambridge • Canterbury • London

Cambridge • • Aspiring Oxbridge candidates A-level and Cambridge Pre-U focus Excellent subject offering A larger CATS College More off campus accommodation Over 55 nationalities Academic environment Central city location

Canterbury • UK’s No 1. safest city • Large student base – Three international universities • Small and easy to get around • Close links to Europe – Paris 1 hr • Capital of Kent, close to countryside and coast • 25 yrs of Foundation success – Two start dates – Numerous pathways – Excellent progression and results • Only centre offering International Baccalaureate

Canterbury Location

London • The UK’s Capital city • Hundreds of attractions and royal parks • Cosmopolitan • More Universities than any other city • Vibrant, exciting and diverse • Bloomsbury – academic heart • Exclusive WC 1 location • Smaller range of subjects • Business/Finance focus

London location

CATS College Part of Cambridge Education Group

Introducing CATS College London; 43 -45 Bloomsbury Sq Bloomsbury WC 1 A 2 RA

Learning in the world’s most influential city

Located in Bloomsbury; The academic heart of London

Bloomsbury is; 9 minutes to London School of Economics 10 minutes to University College London 11 minutes to the University of London Colleges; - School of Oriental and African Studies - London School of Hygiene and Tropical Diseases - School of Pharmacy

Bloomsbury is; • A leafy, quiet residential area • Full of beautiful parks and squares • Georgian period architecture • With an exclusive WC 1 postcode

Bloomsbury is; • Associated with arts, education and medicine • Notable residents include Charles Darwin, • Charles Dickens, Virginia Woolf • Developed by the Russell Family in 17 th and 18 th centuries

Bloomsbury is; • Home to the British Museum and British Library • Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, British Medical Association • Central Saint Martins

Bloomsbury is; In close proximity to • Covent Garden • Holborn • Soho • Oxford Street

Why London? • The most exciting, famous and influential cities of the world

Why London? • Home to 200 museums, • 150 theatres, 8, 000 acres of • parkland, 43 universities • Headquarters to more than 100 • of Europe’s largest companies • Voted the world’s most • economically influential • and powerful city • The world’s largest financial centre

Why London? • 4 World Heritage Sites, the Tower of London, the Royal Botanic Gardens, the Palace of Westminster and Buckingham Palace

Why London? A major international hub • 5 international airports • Eurostar links to Europe

CATS College London Facilities • 4 adjoining buildings over 5 floors • 4 science labs • 1 digital library • 1 quiet study area • 3 student areas • 1 Canteen • 45 classrooms • Sick bay

Accommodation; • All high specification shared or single en-suite rooms • Located within a 5 -10 minute walk of College (under 16) or 2 underground stops • Offered with 24 hr residential supervisors • Within a secure, gated block No other provider can match this promise

Accommodation

Programmes available; • Pre: Programme (with GCSE option) • A level (3, 5 and 6 terms) • University Foundation (3 terms) • Study Abroad (1 and 2 terms) • Academic English (1, 2 and 3 terms) • Art & Design Pre-Foundation (3 terms)

Pathways and Subjects; • Business/Finance: Accounting, Business, Economics, ICT, Maths, Further Maths • Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Physics • Humanities: History, Psychology, Sociology • Art: Textiles, Graphic Design & Illustration, 3 D Design, Photography • Languages

Annual Fees; • Tuition: from £ 23, 810 with English, £ 19, 900 without English £ 14, 980 Academic English Programme • Accommodation: from £ 10, 000 (Homestay) from £ 14, 000 (College Residence)

Start dates; • September (6, 3, 2 and 1 term programmes) • January (5, 2 or 1 terms) • April (1 term AEP only)

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