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CATS Cambridge

United Kingdom, Cambridge

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees £16,980 - 32,100
Ages 14 - 18 years
Type Co-educational (boarding)
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum
Taught languages English, French, Portuguese, Mandarin, Turkish, Russian
Typical class size 11
Strengths STEM, Languages, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Located near Cambridge city centre, CATS Cambridge is an international boarding school with international students and offering British curriculum for students aged 14-18. The school delivers GCSE, UK High School Term, Pre-A Level, A Level and University Foundation Programme, with all life conducted in English. Elizabeth House houses 236 en-suite rooms for students aged 14-17, with 24-hour supervision; Darwin House opens in June 2026 with 99 en-suite bedrooms for up to 125 students. On-site catering by in-house team and Thomas Franks provides a varied international menu. The school runs more than 30 extracurricular activities weekly, including Coding, STEM, Robotics and Astronomy, plus a broad house-system program with Sports Day, Mastermind, Spelling Bee and Chariots of Fire. Academic clubs cover Chemistry, Chess, Model UN, Electronics, German and STEM; arts include Dance and Literature; leadership activities include Debating, Duke of Edinburgh and Young Enterprise. Pastoral care and wellbeing are key to life.

1 High Street, Chesterton, Cambridge, CB4 1NQ

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The Essentials

CATS Cambridge has typical class sizes of 11, instruction in English.

Location
1 High Street, Chesterton, Cambridge CB4 1NQ, United Kingdom. The campus sits near the city centre and close to the University of Cambridge. CATS Cambridge is described as being in the heart of Cambridge.

Stages
Ages 14 and above; UK High School Term; GCSE; Pre-A Level; A Level; University Foundation Programme (UFP).

Type
The school is an international boarding school.

Country affiliation
United Kingdom
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Fees

Annual tuition at CATS Cambridge ranges from GBP 16,980 to GBP 32,100 for 2026/27.

Application & Registration Fees

- Registration (non‑refundable): £700 per student for courses (reduced to £600 where no CAS is required).
- Course deposit (refundable subject to the School's terms): £2,500.
- High School Term students (1 or 2 terms only) pay a reduced deposit of £700.
- Registration fee is due when accepting the offer; the deposit is required to form the contract and is refundable only after all outstanding fees and charges have been cleared and after completion of the School's refund procedures.

Tuition Fees (2026/27) — per year and per term by category

- A Level (3 subjects), GCSE, Pre‑A level, University Foundation Programme:
- International: £38,505 per year / £12,835 per term.
- EU: £31,710 per year / £10,570 per term.
- Domestic (UK): £22,080 per year / £7,360 per term.

- Additional A‑level subject (per subject): £8,280 per year / £2,760 per term.

- 5‑term A Level (January 2027 intake):
- International: £29,450 per programme / £14,725 per term (applies to the first two terms listed; remaining terms follow the September fees schedule).
- EU: £24,350 per programme / £12,175 per term.
- Domestic: £16,980 per programme / £8,490 per term.

- 5‑term GCSE (January 2027 intake): same structure and fees as the 5‑term A Level entry above.

- Fast Track University Programme (UFP):
- International: £32,100 per year / £16,050 per term.
- EU: £26,430 per year / £13,215 per term.
- Domestic: £18,400 per year / £9,200 per term.

- Note: tuition fee amounts are published as both annual and per‑term figures; some intensive/5‑term programmes are charged according to the programme structure indicated above. Fees do not include examination fees or mailing costs.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The annual tuition fee is divided into three equal parts and charged termly; fees payable for each term fall due for payment two weeks before the start of that term.
- Fees are charged termly regardless of the actual length of any term; fees and any agreed supplemental charges will not be reduced or refunded for absence due to illness or other reasons except where expressly stated in the School's refund policy.
- Interest on late payments: 2% per month is applied to overdue accounts; repeated failure to pay may result in suspension or cancellation of tuition and/or accommodation and the School reserves the right to require future advance payments.
- A 3% charge applies to any pre‑agreed payment plan set up with the Finance Team; the School may require a credit check and the use of standing orders for some payment arrangements.
- Deposit refund: the deposit is refunded only after all outstanding fees and expenses have been cleared; refunds are returned to the original payer by the original payment method and to the original bank account used for payment.

Boarding / Accommodation fees (2026/27) — catered and self‑catered options

- Catered accommodation (includes weekday breakfast, lunch and evening meal; weekend brunch and supper during term time):
- Premium single, en‑suite (Elizabeth House): £22,335 per year / £7,445 per term — available to under‑16 and 16–17 year olds (not for 18+).
- Single, en‑suite: £21,510 per year / £7,170 per term — available to under‑16, 16–17 and 18+ where indicated.

- Self‑catered accommodation (single, en‑suite): £16,980 per year / £5,660 per term — available to 18+ students only; under‑18s are required by School policy to occupy catered accommodation.

- School policy requires all students under 18 to be in catered accommodation; independent (off‑site) accommodation for students requires Principal approval.

- Additional boarding charges: accommodation over Easter holidays (catered under‑18s) is charged per week; activity holiday programmes and holiday accommodation rates are charged separately as published.

Other costs and compulsory extras

- Compulsory items invoiced during the relevant term (examples and typical amounts):
- UCAS application: £75.
- IELTS test (where required): around £235 (students may need to retake tests and incur additional costs).
- UFP exam fees: around £135 per subject.
- GCSE exam fees: around £90 per subject.
- Other academic exam fees: around £140 per subject (programme dependent).
- Field trips (selected subjects): example £350 for Biology/Geography; KS4 residential trips ~£300.
- Set textbooks: approximately £400.
- School hoody and T‑shirt: approximately £60.
- Replacement ID card: £10; replacement room key: £50; tampering with smoke alarm: £100; charges for damages as required.

- Optional costs (payable in advance or charged when the activity takes place):
- One‑to‑one lessons / additional learning support: £105 per hour.
- Day or weekend trips: around £45 (day) to £460 (weekend) depending on destination and length.
- Duke of Edinburgh Award: Bronze ~£315; Silver ~£340; Gold ~£860.
- Half‑term/holiday trips (example): ~£1,155.
- Exam remark / clerical checks: e.g. UFP full remark £345 per subject (refunded if mark changes); clerical check £85 per subject (refunded if mark changes).

- Visa and immigration costs for international students are not included (e.g., Immigration Health Surcharge and visa application fees) and are charged by the UK government.

Refund, cancellation and withdrawal information

- Cancellation before studies:
- More than 14 days before the first day of study: liability for deposit and registration fee only.
- Less than 14 days before the first day of study: liability for deposit, registration fee, plus one full term's applicable tuition and accommodation fees.
- If cancellation is due to visa refusal (through no fault of the applicant) the School will normally refund fees paid excluding the registration fee, subject to submission of written evidence.
- Under UK consumer law a 14‑day cooling‑off period applies from receipt of the deposit: cancellation within that period entitles the payer to a full refund.

- Withdrawal after studies have commenced:
- One full term's written notice is required for withdrawal. Failure to give a term's notice results in charges for the current term plus one term's fees in lieu of notice (tuition and accommodation without discount).
- Refunds will not be made for periods of absence due to illness, injury or other personal circumstances; parents/students are advised that fee‑insurance may be required to cover such risks.

- Deposit refunds and other refunds are processed only to the original fee payer, by the original payment method and into the original bank account, after completion of the School's refund procedures and once all outstanding liabilities are cleared.

Fee payment options

- International and other electronic payments are processed via the School's Flywire payment partner. Flywire allows payment in over 150 currencies and accepts credit/debit card, bank transfer and multiple e‑wallet solutions (including China UnionPay and AliPay), with payment tracking and multilingual support.
- The School also accepts standard bank transfers and will provide invoicing and account details via the Finance Team; some payment arrangements may require a standing order or specific payment plan terms.

Notes on inclusions/ exclusions

- Tuition and published accommodation fees exclude the additional compulsory and optional items listed above (examination entry fees, some trips, visas, specialist materials and some course‑specific costs).
Academics

CATS Cambridge teaches British Curriculum for students aged 14 to 18.

Curriculum
GCSE; UK High School Term; Pre-A Level; A Level; UFP (University Foundation Programme). All school life is conducted in English.

Student Teacher Ratio
Small classes with subject-specialist teachers.

Exam Results
Academic results are available upon request.

Higher Education Progression
Progression to leading UK universities, including Oxford and Cambridge; has university progression agreements and Oxbridge-related programmes.
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Admissions

Admissions
Visit CATS Cambridge. Families considering CATS Cambridge are encouraged to visit in person to explore the areas of the school that matter to them, meet staff and students, and discuss opportunities available. If an in‑person visit isn't possible, an online conversation via Microsoft Teams can be arranged. Experiencing the school in action, viewing facilities first hand, and meeting staff and students is the best way to understand what a CATS Cambridge education offers. Apply Online. We accept direct applications to the admissions team or applications made through trusted educational agents in many countries. To begin the process, submit a copy of your passport and your most recent school reports for an initial assessment. No fee is required for submission. Offer Pack. For your application to be successful, entry requirements are detailed on the individual course pages. Offers may be conditional (subject to obtaining certain grades and/or meeting English language requirements or returning completed registration forms) or unconditional. An offer pack will usually include acceptance forms, fee information and joining instructions, together with a copy of the Terms and Conditions. Please be mindful of acceptance deadlines, as places are often limited. Acceptance and Enrolment. Students who receive an offer will be asked to accept their place by completing and returning an acceptance form and paying a minimum payment to secure a place. Admissions will send a Registration Pack with booking details and information about how to complete enrolment. Once all offer conditions are met, a final Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) number for visa application or Confirmation of Enrolment letter (COE) is issued. You will be contacted with information about enrolment and induction before the start of the course, and travel itinerary may be requested to coordinate arrival.

Scholarships
The school offers the Scholarship of Excellence for exceptional students who make a successful application to and attend the University of Oxford or the University of Cambridge while studying A Level at CATS Cambridge. Eligibility includes joining or continuing A Level studies at CATS Cambridge. The Scholarship of Excellence reimburses the final two years of tuition and accommodation fees upon proof of acceptance and attendance of the first semester at Oxford or Cambridge. Recipients are expected to engage in marketing activities, events and provide a testimonial for promotional use. Assessments and interviews determine eligibility for the scholarship or bursary award. Scholarship recipients must maintain good academic and personal standing during their course, and misconduct may result in withdrawal. Details of scholarship terms are outlined in the school's policies and prospectuses.
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