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.”
Improve your English through Study Abroad
The Study Abroad programme is designed for international students aged 16+ and provides the opportunity to:
- gain an insight into British education and culture
- improve your English language skills using the subjects that interest you most
- broaden your horizons by meeting and studying with students from over 60 countries
- earn credit for studies in your home country.
Students are able to design individualised study programmes by selecting options from a wide range of subject areas. Find out more about:
Students select specialist English language courses and up to four subjects from the areas described below. If a particular subject combination is not available then the College will advise on a suitable alternative which leads to relevant pathways for future careers or university study.
For further guidance, contact a member of our experienced admissions team who will be pleased to help you.
Maths, Science and Technology Humanities and Social Sciences | Business Accounting Business Studies Economics Law
The Arts |
English Language courses
In addition to their academic subject options, students are timetabled for five hours of specialist Academic English language support per week covering speaking, listening, writing and reading as well as cultural awareness and study skills.
Free-time activities
In addition to formal study, CATS Canterbury offers a broad range of extra-curricular activities which provide further opportunity for personal growth and development. The range of activities includes sports, arts clubs, debating and philosophy groups and the option of individualised projects through the Creativity, Action, Service modules of the International Baccalaureate (IB).
We offer flexibility with start dates in September, January, April or June and courses lasting from one to four terms.
January - August 2009
Dates
05 January 09 - 27 March 09
14 April 09 - 19 June 09
29 June 09 - 14 August 09
Fees
£4,500 per term
September 2009 - August 2010
Dates
02 September 09 - 11 December 09
04 January 10 - 26 March 10
12 April 10 - 18 June 10
28 June 10 - 13 August 10
Fees
£4,800 per term
Please do ask for advice on the best option for you.
Students can choose either Homestay (living with a local family) or College Residences, where there are both single and twin rooms available.
Homestay
For younger students who may be living away from home for the first time, or for students that prefer a more supportive environment in a Canterbury family setting.
Twin room, full board: £1,735 per term
Single room, full board: £2,150 per term
College Residences
Great for more independant students.
Accommodation varies from smaller, traditional Canterbury houses to larger residencies housing up to 40 students.
All Lodges are managed by full-time live-in supervisors who can help with anything from using the washing machine to getting to College.
Fees (all full board except Deluxe option)
Deluxe (Albert Mews), single en-suite:
£3,100 per term
Full-board Monday - Friday; Self-catering Saturday - Sunday
Superior
(Raemore House; 56-60 New Dover Road):
Twin en-suite: £2,260 per term
Single en-suite: £2,835 per term
Single (not en-suite): £2,485 per term
Standard (Ethelbert Road):
Twin: £1,365 per term
Single: £1,785 per term
Twin en-suite: £1,575 per term
Single en-suite: £2,150 per term