Results & destinations

Cambridge Education Group prides itself on providing high quality education and achieving high quality results. Here are just a few recent achievements across our colleges:

  • CATS Cambridge A level students achieved 38% A grades - well above the UK national average of 26.7%
  • 88% of A level and 72% of Foundation students achieved offers from Times Top 30 universities
  • 73% of Art & Design students achieved Merit or Distinction grades (CSVPA)
  • 90% of Drama students achieved entry to their first choice drama school or university (CSVPA)
  • University College London was the most popular destination (ranked 4th) in 2009

In 2009 CATS Cambridge and CATS Canterbury students achieved offers from the Times Top 20 University destinations:

Ranking University A level students Foundation students
02 University of Cambridge  
03 Imperial College London  
04 London School of Economics  
05 University of St Andrews  
06 University of Warwick
07 University College London
08 Durham University  
09 University of York
10 Bristol University
11 Kings College London
12 Loughborough University
13 University of Exeter
14 University of Leicester
15 University of Bath  
16 University of Nottingham
=16 University of Southampton
18 University of Edinburgh
20 Newcastle University

Find out more about results at individual colleges:

CATS Cambridge
CATS Canterbury
Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts (CSVPA)

CATS Cambridge

Our students progress to the Top 10 universities


This year we are celebrating another record year of results for our students and the exceptional achievements they have made.

Destinations include Cambridge University, Imperial College London, London School of Economics, University of Warwick, University College London, Durham University, University of York, Bristol University, Kings College London and a range of other top destinations.

The destinations reflect our commitment to placing students on the right pathway to success with many heading to the Times Top 20 UK Higher Education institutions.

Our A level student results for 2009 include:

Grade Name Nationality Destination Studying
AAAB Qian Li Xia Chinese Cambridge University Mathematics
AAAB Undisclosed British Cambridge University Archaeology and Anthropology
AAAAB Kwan Yuen Lu HK Chinese Imperial College London Biomedical Science
ABB Reijl Fujikawa Chinese Imperial College London Biomedical Engineering
AAAA Besart Ylli Xhaferri Albanian London School of Economics Economics
AABB Bora Muzhaqi Albanian London School of Economics Economics
ABB Oksana Nemyrovych Ukranian University of Warwick Management
AAAC Amirzhan Kulmagambetov Kazakh University of Southampton Medicine

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Achieve 2 Grades Higher in Cambridge!

Our students learn crucial study skills like speed reading, creative thinking, recall and memory enhancement.

These special methods of boosting the brain’s power help to explain our proven record of adding tremendous value to students’ results – on average, our students achieve exam results two grades higher than expectation, measured against nationally-standardised baseline assessments.

After years of experience and a track record of academic success, we are confident in claiming that our teaching methods:

  • improve reading speed by 40%
  • improve memory by 40%
  • improve reading recall by 40%
  • enhance creative thinking by a massive 200%

Here are just a few of our A-level students that benefitted in January 2009 exams:

Student Subject ALIS predicted grade Actual grade obtained
Guan Zhu Qing Maths C A
Zhang Shuting Further Maths C A
Sabrina Bosch Business E A
Tawanda Kunzekweguta Accounts E C
David Lehmann-Barenklau German D A
Yi Shun Luo Maths D B
Jun Ma Maths C A
Jana Mostynova Business Studies C A
Oksana Nemyrovych Economics D A

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CATS Canterbury

36% of International Baccalaurete students achieved offers from the Times Top 10 universities

This has been an outstanding year for our students who have once again achieved exceptional results.

We have students taking places at Imperial College London, University of Warwick, University of York, Loughborough University, University of Bath, University of Edinburgh and a range of other top destinations.

The destinations reflect our commitment to placing students on the right pathway to success with many heading to the Times Top 20 UK Higher Education institutes.

Our University Foundation results for 2009 include:

Grade Name Nationality Destination Studying
AAA Zheng Qiao Jiang Chinese University of Warwick Automotive Engineering
AAA Saki Kunimoto Japanese University of York Politics with International Relations
AAAB Chun Ki Kwan Chinese University of York Economics and Finance
AAB Junko Iwasaki Japanese University of York Politics and International Relations
ABB Anna Vool Russian University of York International Relations
AAB Bright Uduji Nigerian Loughorough University Electronic and Electrical Engineering
AAA Juan Sebastian Perdomo Colombian University of Bath Economics and International Development
ABB Min Kyu Chang Korean University of Sheffield Mechatronics with Management

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Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts (CSVPA)

73% of Art & Design students achieved Merit or Distinction grades

We have Art & Design students taking places at University of the Arts London (includes London College of Fashion, Central St Martins, London College of Communication), New York Film Academy, Istituto Marangoni, Kingston University and a range of other top destinations.

Our Drama students also achieve places at the leading drama schools including RADA (Royal Academy of Dramatic Art), LAMDA (London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art), Mountview, Bristol Old Vic, East 15 and the BBC.

Art & Design Foundation
Just a few examples of our Art & Design Foundation student results for 2009 include:

Grade Name Nationality Destination Studying
Distinction Belorussian Veranika Allakseyeva University of the Arts London Illustration
Distinction Japanese Yurika Kono University of the Arts London Film and Video
Distinction Russian Anastasia Kusina University of the Arts London 3D Design
Pass Japanese Erika Kurosawa Istituto Marangoni Fashion Design
Distinction Belgian Camille Pennequin University of the Arts London Graphic Design
Distinction Chinese Ruo Xuan Li University of the Arts London Theatre: Costume Design
Merit Russian Aleksandr Krylov University of the Arts London Photography
Distinction Kazakh Dana Shangerey University of the Arts London Set Design for Stage & Screen
Distinction British Charlotte Hargreaves University College Falmouth Fashion Design
Distinction Korean Hyo Jin Hwang Kingston University Illustration and Animation

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Drama
Just a few examples of our Drama Foundation student results for 2009 include:

Grade Name Nationality Destination Studying
Distinction Cate Cammack British Bristol Old Vic Acting
Distinction Jimin Suh Korean Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama Acting
Distinction Chris McKay British RADA reserve Acting
Distinction Simon Every British Drama Centre (Central St Martins) Acting
Merit Daniel Abbot British Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts Acting
Merit Henry Regan British Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts Acting
Merit Alice Bounsell British Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts Acting
Merit Charlie Russell British LAMDA Acting

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Qian Li Xia (Bill), China

CATS Cambridge, A-levels
Bill achieved AAAB and a place at Cambridge University studying Mathematics.

"I always wanted to study in the city I hoped to go to University to and Cambridge was my number 1 choice. CATS Cambridge offered Oxbridge qualified tutors and a history of Cambridge graduates so was the only option for me.

My CATS tutors were 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!

I enjoyed the opportunity to experience the atmosphere of studying in Cambridge. I’ve had good tutors who are very helpful. I wouldn’t have achieved so much as I have, had I gone to another College."

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Yurika Oshio, Japan

CATS Canterbury, University Foundation
Yurika achieved AAA and a place at Cambridge University to study Veterinary Medicine.

"The university tutors... understood that you can't know everything about a subject - that's what you're going to university for... I did work experience in Veterinary Surgeries and farms, and I also worked at a zoo, which is where I became particularly interested in conservation and animal welfare. That gave me practical experience and plenty to talk about during the interview."

Yurika's ambition is to work in animal conservation.

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Scott Walker, UK

CSVPA, BA(Hons) Graphic Design & Illustration
Scott received a double scholarship award to study at Parsons in New York.

"We get lots of one-to-one time with the tutors and they have adapted the syllabus to suit our needs - without my tutors' support I would never be going to Parsons."

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Charlie Russell, UK

CSVPA, Drama Foundation
Charlie attained the lead role in a National Youth Theatre Production and a place at LAMDA (London Academic of Music & Dramatic Art).

"I was so impressed with the course, and how much time is spent on helping the students with auditions for drama schools.

The affiliation with RADA gave an assurance that the standard of teaching would be high.

Even though I felt completely ready for a 3 year course, the Foundation year made me prepare for having to commit to a three year programme. It also helped to bolster my determination to become an actress."

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