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!”
Student activities
CATS Cambridge offers a great social scene, with many other students from around the world.
Sport
There are opportunities for sports of all kinds including:
- team sports e.g. football, volleyball, basketball, swimming, badminton
- martial arts e.g. Kung Fu, Karate, Tae Kwon Do
- dance classes e.g. salsa, ballet
- inter-college Games
- Gym (our students receive a discount at next door gym,
The Glassworks).
Debating
Our links with the University of Cambridge enable our students to become members of the world famous Union Debating Society - with key international figures such as politicians, actors and leaders of pressure groups.
Recent visitors have included: President of Iraq Jalal Talabani, the late U.S President Ronald Reagan, Queen Noor of Jordan, Desmond Tutu, the Dalai Lama, Helmut Kohl, Actress Gillian Anderson, Actor Clint Eastwood.
Socialising
Students are encouraged to socialise in the cafeteria, courtyard and internet cafe.
The Student Council takes the lead with student newsletters, volunteering and charity events.
Student societies
Our dedicated Activities Manager ensures our wide variety of extra-curricular activities meet the needs and interests of our student body.
These activities include a variety of clubs and socieites such as: Art club, Drama club, Dance club, Salsa club, Chess club, Philosophy society, Musical bands and a range of cultural societies, such as the Slavic and Kazakh Societies.
Parties
We organise themed nights and celebrations based around religious or cultural events such as Chinese New Year, Valentines Day, Comic Relief.
Other events include karaoke, fancy dress parties and an annual May Ball.
City life
There is plenty to do in the City of Cambridge, with its restaurants, art galleries, clubs, music and theatre venues.
Excursions
Students have the opportunity to visit places of interest throughout the UK including London, Oxford and Stratford-upon-Avon.
Overseas study trips
Tutors often organise study trips abroad - recently these have included destinations such as Paris, Moscow, Prague and Florence.
"What I enjoy the most is living with the friends I have got to know at CATS and getting to know a bit about their culture, because CATS has students from all over the world ... If a friend asked what CATS was like, I would tell them that it is one of the best experiences I have had and if they have the chance to go to CATS they should do it."
"As an independent college, it's more like a university....The tutors are the best I have ever had. I'm Captain of the College Football team and I find the College is a wonderful opportunity and experience."