Pre-university studies in the historic city of Cambridge
Nationality: Chinese
Course: A levels
Achievements: Bill achieved AAAA and progressed to Cambridge University to study Mathematics
What does he say about us? "The tutors are very supportive, my maths tutor really brought the excitement to the subject and I really respect him and his knowledge. He is amazingly fast and never uses a calculator!”
CATS Cambridge - achieve Two Grades Higher
CATS Cambridge is a leading international sixth form college located in the heart of historic Cambridge.
We deliver a world-class educational experience, generating outstanding results based on a personalised learning approach.
Our commitment to quality, exceptional teaching and a wide ranging support network means our students consistently produce results that are Two Grades Higher than predicted.
Truly personalised learning
Each student is treated as an individual through our extensive support systems and services which include:
- Individual Learning Plans
- Contracts of Achievement
- daily Personal Tutor support
- personal target setting
- weekly testing
- free and unlimited supplementary tuition
- subject-specific academic surgeries
- study skills support.
Oxbridge qualified tutors
Many of our academic tutors are Oxbridge graduates. All tutors follow a professional development plan to constantly progress their knowledge and expertise in the latest educational best practice.
Study skills support
We help our students to develop efficient and effective study skills through a fully integrated programme of memory enhancement, mind mapping, speed reading, brain training and language support (where required). With our support, reading speed, recall and memory can be increased by 40% and creative thinking by 200%.
Two Grades Higher
We ensure every one of our students achieves their full potential. Improvement is measured against predicted grades using ALIS and YELLIS systems developed by the CEM at Durham University. Our outstanding track-record of success is reflected by those students who are achieving two grades higher than the systems predict.
Our Mission
The aim of the College is to encourage all students to realise their potential, fostering independence and maturity in order to prepare for their future as Global Citizens.
Introducing CATS Cambridge
Outstanding results
- 38% of A level students received offers from Times Top 10 universities in 2009.
- A level results were 42% above the national average in 2009.
- Times Top 30 university offers were made to 72% of University Foundation students in 2009.
Top ranked destinations
A-level student destinations include: Cambridge University, Imperial College London, London School of Economics, University College London and Durham.
High-flyers are given extra classes to prepare them for entry to the very best universities.
University Foundation student offers include Loughborough, Royal Holloway and Warwick.
Find out more about student results and destinations
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