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 […]
CATS Cambridge Student Success: Shortlisted In National Photography Competition
Two CATS Cambridge students, Vy and Peter, have had their photography shortlisted in the 2024 Norwich University of the Arts Beyond the Frame photography competition. It is an annual photography competition for UK and international students. Vy and Peter are both first year A Level students at CATS Cambridge. They are studying Photography as one […]
School Alumni Returns To Offer Advice For CATS Cambridge Students
One of the great pleasures of the school is not only helping students achieve their academic dreams, but also when they come back with their stories of success. We were recently visited by Angel, a CATS Cambridge student who went on to study at University College London. We had a chance to sit down with […]
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, […]
71% of CATS Cambridge Students University Offers from Russell Group Universities
We’re pleased to share good news about the offers which have arrived for our students so far this year. 71% of university offers have been from Russell Group Universities. I’m pleased to announce that 71% of all offers have been from Russell Group universities – some of the most prestigious higher education institutions in the […]
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 […]
CATS Cambridge Students Secure University of Cambridge Offers
CATS Cambridge is extremely pleased to announce that for a further year a CATS Cambridge student has received an offer to the University of Cambridge. Dimash, a Kazakh student, has an offer to read Natural Sciences at St John’s College, from Autumn 2024. “This offer wouldn’t be possible without the Key Professions Programme team at […]
Mock Exams Prepare Students For Final Tests At CATS Cambridge
The school year is ramping up and all around the UK students are preparing to sit their mock exams. Mocks are one of the unavoidable hurdles students must face in preparation for university. For a teenager in Britain, whilst daunting, mock exams are a rite of passage. They are also an important way of preparing […]
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 Happy New Year from CATS Cambridge
A New Year means a new beginning. Here at CATS Cambridge we have lots to look forward to in the coming year, and we can’t wait to see how 2024 unfolds. However, as it draws to a close we can’t help but reflect on the fantastic year that was 2023. Before we delve into the […]
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 […]
CATS Cambridge Announces ISA Award Winners
Each year the Independent Schools Association holds a national art competition. Students from Early Years all the way up to KS5 enter their artwork, individually or as a group, for consideration. The competition has huge scope, with lots of different artistic mediums being covered. This includes sculpture, fashion and photography as well as more traditional […]
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 […]
CATS Cambridge Hosts ISA East Regional Arts Competition 2023
On the 14th October 2023 CATS Cambridge will be hosting the annual Independent Schools Association East Regional Art Competition. The competition invites students from independent schools across the East Anglia region to submit work, with the chance of being judged the best in their Key Stage and discipline. Artists in the competition range from those […]
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 […]
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 […]
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…
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 […]
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.
Celebrating International Happiness Day!
Find out what International Happiness Day looks like at CATS Cambridge!