The Impact of Proposed Changes to A Levels
Dr Craig Wilson, Managing Director Schools at CATS Global Schools, shares his thoughts on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s plans to radically reform A Levels. On Friday 22 Sept 2023 Prime Minister Rishi Sunak asked for plans to be drawn up for radical reform of A Levels, introducing a baccalaureate style qualification that would allow students […]
5 Tips to Stay Connected with Far Away Friends.
Keeping up with your friends when you’re apart can just be as fun as when you’re together, it just demands a bit of creativity and effort. Every year on the 30th of July the United Nations celebrate The International Day of Friendship. This day was created to serve as a reminder that friendship is impactful […]
Packing Tips for Studying Abroad
CATS Cambridge is so excited to welcome our new students this September. To make sure your new adventure has the best possible start we’ve created a list of things you can’t forget to pack before jetting off. This will help ensure your journey to the UK runs smoothly and you have everything you need to […]
Cambridge’s Local Literary Hero
When you walk through Cambridge you often, unknowingly, retrace the footsteps of world changing individuals who once lived here, from Watson and Crick to Stephen Hawking. But in the spirit of National Book Lovers Day we cannot recommend retracing the footsteps of anyone other than Rupert Brooke, a local literary hero. Brooke arrived in Cambridge […]
International Women In Engineering Day
For International Women in Engineering Day we spoke to our Head of Science and two female students to find out more about engineering.
Women in Engineering Day: The Facts!
Women in engineering have changed the world, despite being underrepresented in the field. We looked at facts surrounding female engineers.
Planning a Day in Cambridge so You Don’t Have To!
There’s lots going on in Cambridge, meaning it’s hard to choose what to do. We planned the perfect day in Cambridge so you don’t have to!
Offers received from 80% of Russell Group universities
After months of hard work and dedication, our students have received offers from 80% of the Russel Group Universities.
Alumni Success at CATS Cambridge
CATS Cambridge participated in the CIFE awards! We celebrated a great former student, which got us thinking about other successful Alumni!
Tips for Managing Exam Stress
Exams are important but the usually leave us feeling stressed. These are some of the ways we can help ourselves to manage exam stress…
Tips for Studying Abroad
The idea of studying abroad be scary. But those brave enough to take the plunge are rewarded with a once in a lifetime experience…
Why Cambridge? The Benefits of Studying Here!
Famous for its world-class university and beautiful scenery, Cambridge is a hub of academic excellence. Students and educators travel from around the world for the opportunity to work, study and live in this renowned city. Amongst students, Cambridge is generally known for its quiet and focused atmosphere, however that doesn’t mean there isn’t lots going […]
Our Spring Achievements!
To mark the close of Spring term at CATS Cambridge, our Headmaster, Dominic Tomalin, hosted an end of term assembly to look back on all the schools’ achievements since January. This assembly had many purposes. It gave students the chance to reflect on their learning from last term, to consider their goals for the next, […]
University Success: The Offers are in!
CATS Cambridge’s students have started looking towards the future as university offers arrive! CATS Cambridge students consistently show us they are hardworking, motivated and ambitious individuals. Their incredible work ethic is particularly noticeable as they work towards attending university. With revision to complete and exams to sit, lessons to attend and life to live, our […]
We’re a StudyTravel Secondary School Awards Finalist!
After two consecutive wins, CATS Global Schools is a finalist in the StudyTravel Secondary School Awards for a third year. As a CATS Global School, CATS Cambridge is delighted that CATS Global Schools (CGS) has again been announced as a finalist in the third edition of the StudyTravel Secondary School Awards in the category ‘ST […]
Chariots of Fire 2023
Congratulations to students and staff who competed Cambridge’s annual Chariots of Fire race to raise money for Arthur Rank Hospice.
First Impressions of CATS Cambridge
First impressions are everything, which is why CATS Cambridge prides itself on making a good first impression. This is how…
Celebrating International Happiness Day!
Find out what International Happiness Day looks like at CATS Cambridge!
Students take part in the UKMT Intermediate Maths Challenge
CATS Cambridge once again entered students for the UKMT Intermediate Maths Challenge, a 60-minute, multiple-choice Challenge
74% of students receive offers from a Russell Group University
After months of hard work and dedication, 74% of our students who applied to university so far in 2023 have received offers from a Russell Group University.
Back to school: Three top tips to get organised and motivated for the new term!
We know getting back into your school routine can be daunting after a long holiday break, so here are our top organisation and motivation tips to help combat those holiday habits and get you back into study mode! Set your goals Setting goals to achieve throughout the academic year is a great way to motivate […]
The best 5 things to do in Cambridge during Winter
Winter is one of the prettiest times of the year, and this is particularly true in the beautiful city of Cambridge. Stunning views in the historic city, and the surrounding small towns and countryside make it easy to fall in love with Cambridge during the winter months. To make the most of the Cambridge […]
Top 5 hidden gems in Cambridge, UK
Many visitors will know of the famous University of Cambridge colleges, punting along the river Cam, or the world-renowned collection at the Fitzwilliam Museum, but Cambridge has many hidden gems worthy of a look when exploring this top academic city. Dinky Doors Dinky doors are miniature door sculptures hidden across the city of Cambridge with […]
3 Tips to Master Decision Making
Being an effective decision maker is crucial to thrive at university and beyond. Here at CATS Cambridge, we prepare our students to have confidence in their ability to make the correct choices, with a focus on personal responsibility and global citizenship. So, how do you become an effective decision maker? We are here to give […]
Why is innovation in education important?
To provide the most effective ‘future-proofed’ education, we do not simply react to trends at CATS Cambridge, we make trendsetting and innovation a core part of who we are. As a school we are constantly looking for new ways to work with our students and discover how they can learn better and gain deeper insights […]
Moving Abroad for your Studies – How to Settle into Studying in the UK
Are you thinking of studying at an International School in the UK? Maybe you are starting your studies soon and nervous about moving away from home. We are here to provide you with some tips to settle in quickly and avoid feeling homesick during your international study experience. Moving away from home is exciting, […]
The University Foundation Programme – is it the right choice for you?
Getting into a top UK university is the dream for many ambitious students across the world, and the University Foundation Programme (UFP) is an excellent route to achieve this. It has been designed to act as a bridge between an international students’ high school education in their own country to university in the UK. CATS […]
Hear from our School Community
At CATS Cambridge we are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and supportive education environment. We understand that studying in the UK may be a very different experience for international students and over our 35-year history have created a school that allows students to flourish. We have seen many students who have attended our school […]
Introducing the new CATS Cambridge
We are proud to announce that CATS Cambridge has rebranded! We are excited to let you know that from 12th October our visual identity has changed. CATS Cambridge will continue to carry the heritage of the CATS name however, its logo and brand colours have changed. Our new brand better showcases the unique student experience […]
CATS Cambridge students secure offers at top-ranked UK universities
UCAS applications drew to a close on 26th January 2022, and we are delighted to share that already our students have received offers from top-ranked UK universities such as the University of Cambridge, University of St Andrews, Imperial College London, University College London and many others. This year, the breadth of subjects covered widened again to include programmes such as Biomedical Science, Aeronautical Engineering, […]
Introducing CATS Cambridge research community
“It is my very strong view that while the purpose of all schools is to elicit learning in their students, the importance of teacher learning to that process is often forgotten. At CATS Cambridge I am always keen to highlight that teachers should be as expert in the art and science of learning as they […]
