CATS Cambridge Hosts CIFE Model United National – February 2025
At the weekend, CATS Cambridge hosted seven schools for a Model United Nations (MUN) conference. We were delighted to welcome returning delegations and new participants. The dynamic, engaged group of students fostered an intellectually stimulating and culturally enriching experience. Opening Ceremony Similarly to the United Nations General Assembly, the CATS Cambridge MUN Conference began with […]
CATS Cambridge students join the Davidson Inventors Challenge 2025
CATS Cambridge has entered two student groups into the Davidson Inventors Challenge 2025. The students are all Year 1 A Level students, studying STEM subjects and keen to pursue degrees and careers related to Science or Engineering. The Davidson Inventors Challenge 2025 The Davidson Inventors Challenge is a new Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) for […]
IGCSE Mathematics Success for CATS Cambridge Students
CATS Cambridge is pleased to announce IGCSE Mathematics success for our students. Overall, 82% of all grades achieved are A*-A, while 64% of all grades are A*. The examinations were taken in November 2024 after a few weeks of preparation. Their excellent results reflect their passion for Mathematics and the rigorous academic support provided by […]
Oxbridge Application Support at CATS Cambridge
Oxbridge application support at CATS Cambridge empowers talented students to submit competitive applications that strengthen their chance of securing a University of Oxford or University of Cambridge offer. Our Oxbridge support is offered within our Key Professions Programme (KPP Programme) by our KPP coordinator, supported by Higher Education Officer, teaching staff and experienced external advisors. […]
Welcome to Our New Principal at CATS Cambridge
We are delighted to welcome Dr. Hugh McCormick as the new Principal of CATS Cambridge. We look forward to the positive impact he will bring to the CATS Cambridge school. Hugh obtained a First Class Bachelor’s degree in Politics, Philosophy and Economics at the University of Oxford. His undergraduate thesis was published in an international […]
GCSE Results 2024
“I congratulate all of our students being awarded their GCSE results today. 62% of our GCSE grades are A*-B. We’re proud of the strong academic foundation that our GCSE students have laid down and wish them only greater success as their educational journey continues.” Hugh McCormick Principal CATS Cambridge CATS Cambridge GCSE Results 2024 Our […]
International Student Friendships at CATS Cambridge
International Day of Friendship is an United Nations observance that celebrates the power of friendship. Today we celebrate the international student friendships that form at CATS Cambridge. Our students and alumni frequently tell us that their favourite memories involve the international friendships they made during their studies. Having friends to share the challenges and fun […]
Summer School in the UK: Summer Learning at CATS Cambridge
Schools out for summer! Except … CATS Cambridge has welcomed students from around the world for summer school in the UK. Our high school students are enjoying a well-deserved break from their studies, and our graduating A Level and UFP classes are preparing for university in Autumn 2024. But campus is buzzing with laughter and […]
CATS Cambridge Graduation 2024
CATS Cambridge Graduation 2024 brought together our Class of 2024 with their teachers, family and friends to celebrate their achievements and progress during their studies. Held in nearby St Andrew’s Church, our graduating A Level, UFP and GCSE classes participated in this annual tradition, which includes speeches, performances and a prize-giving ceremony. Graduation proceedings began […]
Celebrating Unity in Diversity: International Day at CATS Cambridge
This year, we celebrated our International Day on Thursday, 2nd May. The event took place both inside the school and on the school grounds, and it truly belonged to the student body. The simple remit was to share and celebrate food, music, celebrations, and customs from home countries. It’s a day cherished by many students […]
CATS Cambridge Alumni Event Success
Five of our alumni strolled back through the doors of CATS Cambridge on a sunny Friday morning. After signing in, they were warmly welcomed back by CATS Cambridge Principal, Dominic Tomalin, who also saw them through their own studies years before. “It was wonderful to host our past students back on campus. They have each […]
Model United Nations at CATS Cambridge
CATS Cambridge is excited to be hosting the CIFE* Model United Nations. The Model United Nations will be a great chance for students to engage in topical and nuanced debates while flexing their critical thinking skills. It’s expected 80 delegates from different independent schools will be in attendance. What is a Model United Nations? The […]
Students visit St John’s College for Year 11 Girls in Maths Day
In 2023, to celebrate one century of their mathematical society, St John’s College, University of Cambridge hosted a Year 11 Girls in Maths Day. It proved such a roaring success they decided to host the event again this year, inviting six young mathematician’s from CATS Cambridge to join them for a day of inspirational talks, […]
CATS Cambridge Send Top Mathematicians to Inter-school Maths Challenge
A group of top maths students from CATS Cambridge travelled to Northampton to take part in the CATS Global Schools Inter-school Maths Challenge, hosted this year at Bosworth Independent School. At the school students were joined by the current trophy holders from Guildhouse School London. Both schools are part of the wider group of CATS […]
Mini Golf at CATS Cambridge
Join us on the CATS Cambridge (mini) Pro Tour as our usually chilled common room is transformed into a challenging and tropical miniature golf course. We strive for excellence at all times at CATS Cambridge. This can take shape in many ways, from intellectual discussions and challenging course materials to engaging extra-curriculars and exciting trips. […]
A Merry Christmas from CATS Cambridge
Christmas is nearly upon us and many of our students are travelling home to enjoy the break and celebrations with their loved ones. However, there have been lots of events and activities happening around Cambridge. This meant our students still got a chance to experience the joy of a traditional British Christmas. Before we dive […]
Inspiring Visit from Lord Woolley, Principal of Homerton College
On Wednesday 2nd November CATS Cambridge was abuzz with anticipation. Students filled the lecture hall, packing every seat down to the very last step. There was a hum of conversation in the room, which faded down to silence as the man of the hour arrived. Lord Simon Woolley stepped up to the podium, in front […]
GCSE Results 2023: Prepared For The Future
“I congratulate all of our GCSE students being awarded their results today. 100% of our History grades are A* and 100% of our Art and Design grades are A* as well. We’re proud of the strong academic foundation that our GCSE students have laid down and wish them only greater heights of success as their […]
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 […]
Graduation 2023
16th of June was the perfect day to graduate. Above students’ heads was a cloudless blue sky and in front of them was a beautiful stone church, that has stood in the community since the 1200’s. Today they would add their own piece of history to it. Proud parents, siblings and other family members streamed […]
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!
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 […]
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!
Adopting a flavoursome approach to making feedback moreish
No one doubts that feedback is a powerful tool within the learning process. In many respects it is critical to enabling progression. Several projects being conducted by the CATS Cambridge research community suggest that getting feedback right, and ensuring that it is understood and applied requires a highly nuanced individualised approach. Successful feedback is argued […]
Cross Cultural [Mis]communication
For my CamSTAR Research project, I will be looking at how we can make visible (explicit) the invisible (implicit)cultural boundaries impacting the effectiveness of feedback. David Didau makes us aware of the input/output myth “what we teach is what students learn”. (Didau, D. 2013). When we give feedback, we expect students to receive this feedback […]
