Pre-university studies in the historic city of Canterbury
Nationality: Japanese
Course: A levels
Where is she now? Yurika achieved AAAA and progressed to study Veterinary Medicine at the University of Cambridge
What does she say about us? “I did work experience in Veterinary Surgeries and farms, and I also worked at a zoo. That gave me practical experience and plenty to talk about during the interview at Cambridge.”
A-Levels: your route to university
A levels are an internationally recognised qualification for university entrance. At CATS Canterbury we ensure students achieve their very best in order to gain their place on the most competitive degrees.
96% of our students achieve A-B grades
Our small class sizes mean that every student receives individual attention from our highly qualified staff, many of whom have university doctorates and are experts in their field.
The A-level course is a two-year programme in which you study 3-5 different subjects. We will help you choose the right subjects to ensure you progress to a top university. View subject choices
We now offer a January start date for the 6-term A level programme. Students starting in January can follow the Business pathway only, where they will study Mathematics, Accounting and Business Studies. Contact us to find out more.
Specialist coaching from academic experts
We offer a wide range of subjects at A-level along with specialist coaching for Oxbridge and Medical applications.
Top universities look for particular combinations of subjects at A-level and ensuring you make the right choices can be challenging. We have tailor-made a number of pathways to ensure that you choose the right subjects for your future.
Our results
This year we are celebrating our best ever results. Once again we are extremely proud of our students and the exceptional achievements they have made. Here are just a few of our top students from 2008:
| STUDENT | GRADES | DESTINATION | STUDYING |
| Yurika Oshio, Japan | AAAA | Cambridge University | Veterinary Medicine |
| Akiko Sasaki, Japan | AAAA | Glasgow University | Chemistry with Forensic Science |
| Sau Yin Wong, Hong Kong | AABBB | Bath University | Pharmacy |
| Akinade Adelekan, Nigeria | AAB | University of St Andrews | Economics |
Find out more about the support we give to students making university applications.
If you’re unsure which pathway / subjects to choose, please contact us – our experienced tutors are passionate about helping you choose the best course for you.
International students will study English language courses alongside their subjects to ensure they reach the required IELTS level for a UK university degree.
Subjects available:
Accounting
Biology
Business Studies
Chemistry
Economics
English Language
English Literature
French*
Further Mathematics
Geography
German*
History
ICT (Information & Communications Technology)
Law
Mathematics
Media Studies
Physics
Psychology
Sociology
Spanish*
Other languages by arrangement
* You must have studied this subject before to be accepted for A level.
Age: 16+
Academic level: A good secondary or high school level of education and a good school report/reference
English Language level: IELTS 5.0
Course Length: 6 terms
Hours in class: 26-30 hours per week
Entry dates: September, January
Yurika has achieved a place to study veterinary medicine at Cambridge University, having completed her A-levels at CATS Canterbury.
"Top universities such as Cambridge are not famous for nothing... it is worth applying if you really want to study that subject in the best environment."
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