SUMMER ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES PREPARING YOU FOR UNIVERSITY SUCCESS Oxbridge Preparation Programme | STEM Cambridge | UK Education Taster Programme Careers in Law, Business and Finance Taster Programme | Pre-sessional Medics Programme Careers in Medicine Taster Programme | STEM Program | Ivy Leadership Program High School Preparation Program
Summer in the UK
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Oxbridge Preparation Programme
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STEM Cambridge
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UK Education Taster Programme
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Careers in Law, Business and Finance Taster Programme
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Careers in Medicine Taster Programme
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Pre-sessional Medics Course
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London Canterbury
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Summer in Boston, USA
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STEM Program
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Ivy Leadership Program
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High School Preparation Program
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Free Summer School places Register for a full time course starting in September 2019 and get your Summer School experience on us If you are thinking about joining CATS in September 2019 for a full time course and want to see what it is like first, come and try out our Summer School experience and find out what being a student at CATS is like before you commit - if you decide to come back and study with us in September 2019, we will reimburse your summer school fees.* *The cost of the summer course will be deducted from the academic programme fees.
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CATS have three exceptional campuses in the UK, located in some of the most beautiful cities in England – Cambridge, Canterbury and London. Students benefit from living and learning in many of the most prestigious university cities in the world, and can take advantage of everything these locations have to offer.
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OXBRIDGE PREPARATION PROGRAMME CAMBRIDGE UK 3 weeks | 24th June-15th July 2018 | £3,500 2 weeks | 1st July-15th July 2018 | £2,500*
For students aspiring to Oxford, Cambridge and other leading UK universities. Designed for ambitious international students, our preparation programme lets you find out what you need to learn and the traits you should develop over the next two to three years to become the perfect Oxbridge candidate.
Minimum English standard: Equivalent to IELTS 5.0+/upper intermediate level. Average class size: 12–15. Age: 15-17.
Programme outcomes:
English language Academic study Skills workshops
1 Consider difficult interview questions. 2 Prepare and polish your personal statement
Mock interviews Oxbridge admissions tutors Meet Oxbridge students Social programme University open days and tours
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Know what to do in the next two years to demonstrate passion for your subject.
4 Have a better idea of what A level subjects and degree you wish to study. * Price includes accommodation, tuition, transfers and registration fee
OXBRIDGE PREPARATION PROGRAMME - SAMPLE TIMETABLE
WEEK 1
UCAS/Studying at Cambridge University
Economics masterclass
Cambridge orientation. Great St Mary’s
TUE
Applying to Cambridge University/Law
Applying to Cambridge University/English
Chemistry masterclass
Oxford open day and Bicester
Oxford open day
THU
Personal statements
Mathematics masterclass
Cambridge open day (colleges focus)
FRI
Critical Thinking
Politics
Cambridge open day (departments focus)
SAT
Weekend Activity Schedule
SUN
Weekend Activity Schedule
17:3018:30
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES Evensong 5:30 (optional) Movie night
Extra-curricular activities/ free time
Games night Basketball championship Pizza & pasta evening
WEEK 2 10:4512:15
MON
IELTS/Academic English/project work
Mathematics masterclass
TUE
London: UCL 11:30
THU FRI
Guest speaker
IELTS/Academic English/project work
SAT
Weekend Activity Schedule
SUN
Weekend Activity Schedule
15:1516:30
IELTS/Academic English/project work
Extra-curricular activities/ free time
17:3018:30
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES Playstation and board games
London: LSE 2 pm
IELTS/Academic English/project work IELTS/Academic English/project work
13:3015:00
Smoothie making
Cultural Activities Grantchester cream tea and reading afternoon
DINNER
WED
12:1513:30
LUNCH
8:009:00
B RE AK FA ST
9:0010:30
DAY
Jollof chicken and rice making
IELTS/Academic English/project work
Extra-curricular activities/ free time
Basketball/volleyball
IELTS/Academic English/project work
Extra-curricular activities/ free time
Spaghetti Bolognese making
13:3015:00
15:1516:30
WEEK 3
Oxbridge Interview tips
Mock Interviews (based on personal statements)
TUE
IELTS/Academic English/project work
THU FRI
IELTS/Academic English/project work
Mock Interviews IELTS/Academic English/project work
Fitzwillliam Museum 2:30
Presentations Students’ feedback
Exit interviews
Weekend Activity Schedule
SUN
Departure Day
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES Poker night
Extra-curricular activities/ free time
IELTS/Academic English/project work
IELTS/Academic English/project work
SAT
17:3018:30
Euro football night DINNER
MON
12:1513:30
LUNCH
10:4512:15
WED
8:009:00
B RE AK FA ST
9:0010:30
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Induction (SS) Cambridge orientation. Great St Mary’s
WED
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12:1513:30
DINNER
10:4512:15
LUNCH
8:009:00
B RE AK FA ST
9:0010:30
DAY
Painting Movie night
Punting 3:45 from Quayside
Games night
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STEM CAMBRIDGE CAMBRIDGE UK 2 weeks | 1st July-15th July 2018 | £2,500 2 weeks | 15th July-29th July 2018 | £2,500*
Are you a keen Scientist who wants to learn how Science works in the real world? Do you want to start learning to code, or to work with others to improve your skills? Do you like being challenged and working as part of a team to solve problems? If you’ve answered yes to these questions then this programme is for you - learn how Science, Mathematics and Coding can be applied to real world problems.
Minimum English standard: Equivalent to IELTS 5.0+/upper intermediate level. Average class size: 12–15. Age: 14-16.
Programme outcomes: Hands-on Science Physics/Engineering competition
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Understand how Science works in the real world and take part in Coding challenges.
Applied Mathematics
2 Start to learn about Coding and improve your skills.
Coding challenges
3 Improve your ability to work as part of a team.
Social programme
Enter a practical Physics/Engineering competition with the results judged at 4 the end of the programme. * Price includes accommodation, tuition, transfers and registration fee
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WEEK 1 9:0012:00
12:001:00
1:004:00 Translating code and intro to cryptography project
TUE
Materials science experiments and make Astro Pi unit
Introduction to Python coding
WED THU FRI
Build lego robots and programme tasks
LUNCH
Intro in Lecture theatre, rover video and team challenges B RE AK FA ST
MON
History of coding, encryption and decryption, Python and Mathematica
Coding activities
Introduction to Astro challenge task and Lego programming language, and designing data collection tasks
Experiments and data collection
Maths and coding activities
SAT
Weekend activity schedule
SUN
Weekend activity schedule
4:005:00
5:006:00
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES Chill out evening Cinema Night
Extra-curricular activities/ free time
Chill out evening Sports night
Prize giving and evaluation
Kareoke
WEEK 2 9:0012:00 Learn different types of coding
TUE
More RaspberryPi coding and running experiments.
WED THU FRI
B RE AK FA ST
MON
Final Astro EV3 challenge Designing own experiments (and code) and data collection, followed by a talk at 10.30 Last minute Coding time Student Coding showcase
SAT
Weekend activity schedule
SUN
Departure Day
12:0013:00
1:004:00
4:005:00
5:006:00
Astro EV3 challenge Coding activities Space travel talk
Basketball/volleyball Extra-curricular activities/ free time
Physics/Engineering practical time Groups prepare presentations for Friday Cryptography challenge
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES Smoothie making
DINNER
8:009:00
LUNCH
DAY
APPLICATION FORM & NEXT STEPS
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DINNER
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STEM CAMBRIDGE - SAMPLE TIMETABLE
Spaghetti Bolognese making Painting
Prize giving and evaluation
Playstation and board games
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UK EDUCATION TASTER PROGRAMME CANTERBURY UK 3 weeks | 1st July-22nd July 2018 | £3,500 2 weeks | 22nd July-5th August 2018 | £2,500*
Experience studying A level, International Baccalaureate and University Foundation in the UK before committing. Suitable for students who have yet to enrol on a programme of study at A level/International Baccalaureate/Foundation level. Broad subject syllabus covering Mathematics, Humanities, Science, Arts, Language and Literature Introduction to Oxbridge and Russell Group Universities Mock interviews English language Academic study Skills workshops Social programme University open days and tours
Minimum English standard: Equivalent to IELTS 4.0+/intermediate level. Average class size: 12–15. Age: 14-16.
Programme outcomes: 1 Know whether the UK is the right destination for you. Experience a wide range of subjects offered through the UK education system, to
2 help you make the right subject choice. 3
Improve critical thinking skills - essential for studying within the British education system. Be introduced to the UK university application process (UCAS), and have the
4 opportunity to visit some of the most prestigious UK institutions. * Prices includes accommodation, tuition, transfers and registration fee
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UK EDUCATION TASTER PROGRAMME - SAMPLE TIMETABLE
WEEK 1 8:008:40
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9:4010:30
10:4511:35
11:3512:25
12:2513:15
13:152:15
14:1515:55
4:105:30
5:306:30
Cultural Activities Orientation tour
Movie night
Sports & Activities
Games night
Mathematics
Sociology
Psychology
Intensive Academic English
Intensive Academic English
Business & Tourism
Media Studies
Chemistry
Physics
THU
ICT
ICT
Personal, Health, Social and Education programme
Biology
Intensive Academic English
Art
Pizza & pasta evening
FRI
Law
Geography
World Literature
Intensive Academic English
Mathematics
Drama
Smoothie making
WED
SAT
Weekend activity schedule (EXAMPLE) London excursion
SUN
Free time + Weekend activity schedule
University preparation
Extra-curricular activities/free time
DINNER
TUE
Intensive Academic English
LUNCH
Induction
B RE AK FA ST
MON
Basketball championship
WEEK 2 11:3512:25
12:2513:15
MON
Mathematics
Business & Tourism
Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) & Theory of Knowledge (ToK)
Global Politics
Business & Tourism
Cultural Activities History & British Culture
Playstation and board games
TUE
Intensive Academic English
Mathematics
Sociology
Psychology
Intensive Academic English
Sports & Activities
Jollof chicken and rice making
Intensive Academic English
Business & Tourism
Media Studies
Chemistry
Physics
THU
ICT
ICT
Personal, Health, Social and Education programme
Biology
Intensive Academic English
Art
Spaghetti Bolognese making
FRI
Law
Geography
World Literature
Intensive Academic English
Mathematics
Drama
Poker night
SAT
Weekend activity schedule (EXAMPLE) Excursion to Cambridge or Oxford including walking tour and river punting
SUN
Free time + Weekend activity schedule
13:1514:15
2:153:55
University preparation Brain training and memory techniques
4:105:30
Extra-curricular activities/free time
5:306:30
DINNER
10:4511:35
LUNCH
9:4010:30
WED
8:008:40
B RE AK FA ST
8:509:40
DAY
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Basketball/ volleyball
WEEK 3 10:4511:35
11:3512:25
12:251:15
1:152:15
2:153:55
MON
Mathematics
Business & Tourism
Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) & Theory of Knowledge (ToK)
Global Politics
Business & Tourism
University preparation UCAS and writing a Personal Statement
TUE
Intensive Academic English
Mathematics
Sociology
Psychology
Intensive Academic English
University preparation Getting through the Oxbridge interview University preparation Mock interviews
4:105:30
5:306:30
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES Euro football night
Painting Extra-curricular activities/free time
DINNER
9:4010:30
LUNCH
8:008:40
B RE AK FA ST
8:509:40
DAY
Intensive Academic English
Business & Tourism
Media Studies
Chemistry
Physics
THU
ICT
ICT
Personal, Health, Social and Education programme
Biology
Intensive Academic English
Art
Games night
FRI
Law
Geography
World Literature
Intensive Academic English
Mathematics
Drama
Pizza & pasta evening
WED
SAT
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Welcome meal Difference between A levels, International Baccalaureate and University Foundation and how to choose the right one to suit you
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SUN
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
APPLICATION FORM & NEXT STEPS
DAY
Movie night
Weekend activity schedule (EXAMPLE) Excursion to Cambridge or Oxford including walking tour and river punting
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CAREERS IN LAW, BUSINESS AND FINANCE TASTER PROGRAMME CANTERBURY UK 3 weeks | 1st July-22nd July 2018 | £3,500 2 weeks | 22nd July-5th August 2018 | £2,500*
Gain insight into these demanding professions through career-specific lessons and advice from leading professionals. For students who wish to learn about different career options before committing to subjects at A level, International Baccalaureate or Foundation.
Minimum English standard: Equivalent to IELTS 4.0+/intermediate level. Average class size: 12–15. Age: 14-16.
Programme outcomes:
Meet with industry professionals Experience the work place
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Introduction to Oxbridge and Russell Group universities Mock interviews English language Academic study
Gain a detailed understanding of Law, Business and Finance careers, through
2 meeting industry professionals.
3 Improve your English in the context of Law, Business and Finance.
Skills workshops Social programme
Know which subjects to take at A level, IB Diploma or Foundation level to qualify for your chosen career.
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Have a better idea of which degree you wish to pursue and what UK universities look for in prospective students.
University Open Days and Tours * Price includes accommodation, food, airport transfers and registration fee.
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CAREERS IN LAW, BUSINESS AND FINANCE TASTER PROGRAMME - SAMPLE TIMETABLE WEEK 1 8:008:40
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10:4512:35
12:351:15
1:15- 2:15
2:153:55
4:105:00
5:306:30
Welcome party/disco
In the workplace: Visit to a Bank
Movie night
Subject-specific lesson Business
Intensive Academic English for Finance
Subject-specific lesson Law
Subject-specific lesson Law
Intensive Academic English for Business
Subject-specific lesson Law
THU
Intensive Academic English for Law
Subject-specific lesson Business
Subject-specific lesson Finance
Careers talks: Careers in Law
Basketball championship
FRI
Subject-specific lesson Law
Subject-specific lesson Finance
Subject-specific lesson Business
Career-specific film critique: “Wall Street” (Business)
Spaghetti Bolognese making
WED
SAT
Weekend activity schedule (EXAMPLE) London excursion
SUN
Free time + Weekend activity schedule
University preparation Introduction to Oxford, Cambridge and other leading UK universities including what universities look for
Extra-curricular activities/free time
DINNER
TUE
LUNCH
Induction B RE AK FA ST
MON
Games night
WEEK 2
B RE AK FA ST
MON
TUE WED THU FRI
8:5010:30
10:4512:35
12:351:15
Intensive Academic English for Business
Subject-specific lesson Finance
Subject-specific lesson Law
University preparation Writing a Personal Statement How to answer tough interview questions
Subject-specific lesson Business
Intensive Academic English for Finance
Subject-specific lesson Law
Skills workshop Critical Thinking
Subject-specific lesson Law
Intensive Academic English for Business
Subject-specific lesson Finance
Intensive Academic English for Law
Subject-specific lesson Business
Subject-specific lesson Finance
Careers talks Careers in Business (CEO)
Basketball/volleyball
Subject-specific lesson Law
Subject-specific lesson Finance
Subject-specific lesson Business
Career-specific film critique “Enigma” (Mathematics)
Pizza & pasta evening
1:15- 2:15
SAT
Weekend activity schedule (EXAMPLE) Excursion to Cambridge or Oxford including walking tour and river punting
SUN
Free time + Weekend activity schedule
2:153:55
In the workplace Visit to a Magistrates’ Court
4:105:00
5:306:30
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Poker night
Extra-curricular activities/free time
DINNER
8:008:40
LUNCH
DAY
Playstation and board games Jollof chicken and rice making
WEEK 3 12:351:15
MON
Intensive Academic English for Business
Subject-specific lesson Finance
Subject-specific lesson Law
University preparation Mock interviews
Smoothie making
TUE
Subject-specific lesson Business
Intensive Academic English for Finance
Subject-specific lesson Law
Skills workshop Brain Training and memory techniques
Painting
Subject-specific lesson Law
Intensive Academic English for Business
Subject-specific lesson Finance
In the workplace Behind-the-scenes look at a business
THU
Intensive Academic English for Law
Subject-specific lesson Business
Subject-specific lesson Finance
Careers talks Careers in Mathematics/ Finance/Economics
Games night
FRI
Subject-specific lesson Law
Subject-specific lesson Finance
Subject-specific lesson Business
Career-specific film critique “To kill a mockingbird” (Law)
Pizza & pasta evening
SAT
LUNCH
1:15- 2:15
2:153:55
4:105:00
Extra-curricular activities/ free time
5:306:30
DINNER
10:4512:35
WED
8:008:40
B RE AK FA ST
8:5010:30
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Welcome meal Cultural Activities Orientation tour of Canterbury
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SUN
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
APPLICATION FORM & NEXT STEPS
DAY
Movie night
Weekend activity schedule (EXAMPLE) Excursion to Cambridge or Oxford including walking tour and river punting
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CAREERS IN MEDICINE TASTER PROGRAMME CANTERBURY UK 2 weeks | 1st July-15th July 2018 | ÂŁ2,500*
Learn about the world of Medicine and gain a head start in your university applications. Suitable for students who wish to discover different career options in Medicine, and want to gain an understanding of university applications as well as UKCAT and BMAT preparation. This course will also help students to define which subjects to commit to at A level, International Baccalaureate or Foundation level.
Minimum English standard: Equivalent to IELTS 4.0+/intermediate level. Average class size: 12–15. Age: 14-16.
Programme outcomes:
Meet with industry professionals Introduction to Oxbridge, Russell Group universities and Medical Schools Mock interviews University Open Days and tours Academic study
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Form well-argued opinions about the nature of Medicine and healthcare in the UK, and be able to talk reflectively about your experiences.
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Have experience of producing a Personal Statement to increase your chances of being accepted by a top UK Medical school.
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Know which subjects to take at A Level or IB Diploma to qualify for your chosen career.
Science Crest Award (Bronze) Project Skills workshops Social programme
4 Develop an action plan of next steps to strengthen your future application. * Price includes accommodation, food, airport transfers and registration fee.
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CAREERS IN MEDICINE TASTER PROGRAMME - SAMPLE TIMETABLE
8:008:40
8:5010:30
10:4512:35
12:351:15
1:15- 2:15
2:153:55
4:105:00
5:306:30
SUN
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES Welcome meal
Cultural Activities Orientation tour of Canterbury
Welcome meeting
Careers talks Careers in Medicine, e.g. General Medicine
Movie night
Subject-specific lesson Biology
Science Crest Award (Bronze) Project
Subject-specific lesson Chemistry
Subject-specific lesson Chemistry
Science Crest Award (Bronze) Project
Subject-specific lesson Chemistry
THU
Science Crest Award (Bronze) Project
Subject-specific lesson Biology
Subject-specific lesson Physics
Skills workshop Critical Thinking
Basketball championship
FRI
Subject-specific lesson Chemistry
Subject-specific lesson Physics
Subject-specific lesson Biology
English for Medicine
Spaghetti Bolognese making
WED
SAT
Weekend activity schedule (EXAMPLE) London excursion
SUN
Free time + Weekend activity schedule
Career-specific film critique: “It Shouldn’t Happen to a Vet” (Veterinary Science)
Extra-curricular activities/ free time
DINNER
TUE
LUNCH
Induction
B RE AK FA ST
MON
Games night
WEEK 2 12:351:15
MON
Science Crest Award (Bronze) Project
Subject-specific lesson Physics
Subject-specific lesson Chemistry
University preparation Introduction to UK medical schools, UKCAT & BMAT
Welcome meeting
TUE
Subject-specific lesson Biology
Science Crest Award (Bronze) Project
Subject-specific lesson Chemistry
Careers talks Careers in Medicine, e.g. Dentistry
Movie night
Subject-specific lesson Chemistry
Science Crest Award (Bronze) Project
Subject-specific lesson Physics
Science Crest Award (Bronze) Project
Subject-specific lesson Biology
Subject-specific lesson Physics
Subject-specific lesson Chemistry
Subject-specific lesson Physics
Subject-specific lesson Biology
THU
FRI SAT
Weekend activity schedule (EXAMPLE) Cambridge excursion
SUN
Departure day
LUNCH
1:15- 2:15
2:153:55
Career-specific film critique: “The Doctor” (General Medicine) Skills workshop Braintraining English for Medicine
4:105:00
Extra-curricular activities/ free time
5:306:30
DINNER
10:4512:35
WED
8:008:40
B RE AK FA ST
8:5010:30
DAY
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
APPLICATION FORM & NEXT STEPS
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WEEK 1
Games night Basketball championship Spaghetti Bolognese making
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PRE SESSIONAL MEDICS PROGRAMME LONDON UK 2 weeks | 19th August-2nd September 2018 | ÂŁ2,500*
This course is for those who are serious about applying for medicine at a UK medical school. It will equip participants to be their best in their applications and gain an understanding of healthcare in the UK
Minimum English standard: Equivalent to IELTS 4.0+/intermediate level. Average class size: 6-12 Age: 14-16.
Visits to three London hospitals and medical schools Time to interview NHS patients to gain patient insights into UK healthcare Programme outcomes:
Opportunities to engage with three centres of scientific excellence in London and discuss ideas with leading practitioners and researchers Intense BMAT and UKCAT preparation with subject specialists
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Form well-argued opinions about the nature of Medicine and healthcare in the UK, and be able to talk reflectively about your experiences.
2
Have experience of producing a Personal Statement to increase your chances of being accepted by a top UK Medical school.
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WEEK 1
MON
Introduction to Medicine
Meet current medical students
Visit to leading London teaching hospital
Duck / Bus tour of London
TUE
Chemistry for BMAT
UKCAT preparation 1
Patient voice session 1
Walking tour of medical London
Subject-specific lesson Chemistry
Preparation for interview session 1
THU
Physics for BMAT
UKCAT preparation 2
Patient voice session 2
Free evening
FRI
Biology for BMAT
Preparation for interview session 2
Critical Thinking workshop 1 Mock Interview 1
Dinner and bowling
SAT
Visit to Brighton including medical school
SUN
Free time + Weekend activity schedule
2:154:00
Medical ethics workshop 1
4:105:30
Extra-curricular activities/ free time
5:306:30
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
West End Show
WEEK 2
MON
UKCAT preparation 3
BMAT essay writing session 1
Preparation for interview session 3
British Museum medical galleries
TUE
BMAT essay writing session 2
Patient voice session 3
Visit to leading London teaching
Free evening
UKCAT mock and review
Personal statement – bringing it all together
BMAT mock and review
Presenting scientific ideas workshop and visit
Finishing reflective logs
Panel discussion with industry experts
THU FRI SAT
Free time + Weekend activity schedule
SUN
Weekend activity schedule (EXAMPLE) Visit to Cambridge including punting
LUNCH
1:15- 2:15
2:154:00
Medical ethics workshop 2 Personal statement completion Critical Thinking workshop 2 Mock Interview 2
4:105:30
Extra-curricular activities/ free time
5:306:30
DINNER
11:001:15
WED
8:008:40
B RE AK FA ST
8:5011:00
DAY
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
APPLICATION FORM & NEXT STEPS
WED
1:15- 2:15
DINNER
11:001:15
LUNCH
8:008:40
B RE AK FA ST
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Surgeons Museum and Welcome Trust collection Dinner and ice skating Free evening
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SUMMER IN BOSTON, USA Boston is one of the most historic and dynamic cities in America and is known worldwide, both as an international center for higher education, and a great place to live. Boston has been welcoming international students and visitors for many years, and is the perfect setting for learning.
Small in size, Boston is easy to navigate and also has an excellent subway system (called “the T”) that makes it simple to get to its many famous sites and attractions. Home to many of the world’s leading global finance, biotechnology, and manufacturing companies, it is the perfect setting for you to gain the experience and knowledge to succeed. CATS Academy Boston offers you the experience and values of a traditional American boarding school within a new campus. Support from staff, highly experienced in teaching and caring
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STEM PROGRAM BOSTON U.S. 2 weeks | 8th July–22nd July | $3,990* 2 weeks | 22nd July-5th August 2018 | $3,990* Program run by our sister group Stafford House International
Our program will engage your natural curiosity about the world and your interest in modern technology and applications. You will explore ideas, experiment with materials, and build your own devices while on field trips and on campus. You will meet local artisans, engineers, scientists and entrepreneurs. The city of Boston and its environs will serve as an extension of our classroom. We hope that this program will inspire you to apply your knowledge of STEM fields wherever you are.
Minimum English standard: Equivalent to TOEFL 40/IELTS 4.0. Average class size: 12–15. Age: 14-17.
Program outcomes: 1 Science
Learn how science can work in the real world.
2 Build teamwork skills.
Technology
3 Learn or improve Coding skills.
Engineering
4 Take part in a team competition.
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8:008:45
8:459:30
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11:1512:00
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1:005:00
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Introductions and Icebreakers
Introduction to Robotics and Computational Thinking
Walking tour of Cambridge and Harvard University
Movie night
Model Rocketry: Concepts & Construction
Robotics: Using Sensors
Athletics and genetic testing ethics
Board games
TUE
WED
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute tour
THU
Model Rocketry: Balancing & Painting. Launch Day!
FRI
Build a robot that flips itself onto its feet (cont.)
SAT
Build a Geodesic Dome out of Newspaper
Marine Biological Laboratory tour
DINNER
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LUNCH
Arrivals
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SUN
Ice cream social
Build a robot that flips itself onto its feet (start)
Board games
Robotics: Final Challenge
Downtown trip
Trip to Six Flags Amusement Park
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Wearable Technology, start project B RE AK FA ST
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12:001:00
1:005:00
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Using Gear Ratios to Enhance Robots MIT Coop, Google building, Microsoft NERD, MIT tour
FRI
Trip to Museum of Science
7:009:00 Dorm free time
Intro to Circuits lab (prelude to wearables)
Braintree Solar Power Plant Tour & Activities
THU
SAT
10:2511:10
Trip to Cape Cod
MON
TUE
9:3510:20
CRISPR - Bio Engineering
Mall and Lunch
Primer for solar plant visit
Board games
Wearable Technology, finish project
Movie night
Robotics Contest! Travel quickly or pull something heavy.
DINNER
SUN
8:459:30
LUNCH
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Ice cream social
MIT Museum
Board games
Trip on Charles River Cruise
Packing up
Departure Day
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IVY LEADERSHIP PROGRAM BOSTON U.S. 2 weeks | 8th July–22nd July | $3,990* 2 weeks | 22nd July-5th August 2018 | $3,990* Program run by our sister group Stafford House International
Explore top university options while studying in and exploring Boston – America’s most academic city. Experience a true American high school and attend daily classes in ESL development, SAT and ACT testing preparation, and bi-weekly workshops on preparing for American college admissions.
Minimum English standard: Equivalent to TOEFL 40/IELTS 4.0.
Average class size: 12–15. Age: 15-17. Program outcomes:
SAT-ACT preparation College Counseling
Understand qualities that top US universities search for in candidates and 1 prepare to plan out your academic career to become a well-rounded student. 2
Gain an understanding of the SAT-ACT examination - the various sections and vital study and test taking tips.
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Have experience of writing a personal essay fit for an application to a top US university.
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SUN
Arrivals
MON
Registration and Orientation
9:3510:20
10:2511:10
11:1512:00
12:001:00
Presentation: Education in the USA
1:005:00
6:007:00
7:009:00
Walking tour of Cambridge and Harvard University
Movie night
College counseling workshop: What do top US universities look for?
Board games
SAT-ACT: Focus on Math Section
ACT
Pronunciation Lab
Test Taking Skills
Pop Culture English
THU
ESL
Study Skills
English Grammar
SAT-ACT: Focus on Math Section
College counseling workshop: Completing Applications
Board games
FRI
Pronunciation Lab
Test Taking Skills
SAT: Focus on Writing Section
ESL
Tour of MIT and museum
Downtown trip
WED
SAT
JFK Library visit
DINNER
English Grammar
LUNCH
SAT vs. ACT
B RE AK FA ST
ESL
TUE
Ice cream social
Trip to Six Flags Amusement Park
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9:3510:20
10:2511:10
Trip to Cape Cod
MON
Idioms and Colloquialisms
SAT vs. ACT
ESL
Intro to Standardized Exams English Grammar
TUE
WED
B RE AK FA ST
SUN
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12:001:00
1:005:00
6:007:00
7:009:00 Dorm free time
Vocabulary Builder
SAT-ACT II Subject Tests
Freedom Trail
Board games
SAT-ACT: Focus on Writing Section
College counseling workshop: Letters of Recommendation
Movie night
State House Tour and Boston Common
DINNER
8:008:45
LUNCH
DAY
SAT: Focus on Verbal Section Pronunciation Lab
Test Taking Skills
Pop Culture English
THU
ESL
Study Skills
English Grammar
SAT-ACT: Focus on Verbal Section
College counseling workshop: Personal Essay Writing
Board games
FRI
Pronunciation Lab
Test Taking Skills
SAT vs. ACT wrap up
ESL
Science Museum
Packing up
SAT
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Ice cream social
Departure Day
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HIGH SCHOOL PREPARATION PROGRAM BOSTON U.S. 4 weeks | 6th August–31st August 2018 | $7,650*
An intensive 4 week preparation program for you to practice your English and acclimatize to our campus. This intensive 4 week preparation program allows you to improve your English, enjoy our new, all-inclusive campus and explore the city of Boston.
Average class size: 12–15. Age: 14-17.
If you are below the required TOEFL score for your grade of entry, you may be required to participate on this program.
English language Reading Writing Listening
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Become familiar with school life in America.
2 Practice speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
Speaking
3 Learn basic communication skills and study skills.
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Idioms and Colloquialisms
Study skills
Vocabulary Builder
Reading skills
Freedom Trail
Board games
Communication skills
Writing skills
English Grammar
Pronunciation skills
Journal Writing
Movie night
Journal writing
Pronunciation Lab
Communication skills
Pop Culture English
THU
Listening skills
Study Skills
English Grammar
American culture
American Culture
Board games
FRI
Pronunciation Lab
Listening skills
Study skills
Writing skills
Science Museum
Packing up
WED
SAT
State House Tour and Boston Common
DINNER
MON
TUE
Dorm free time
LUNCH
Mall and T Station Shuttle, Movie Tickets
B RE AK FA ST
SUN
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Ice cream social
Full day excursion: Trip to Six Flags
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STUDENT APPLICATION CATS is part of Cambridge Education Group Kett House, Station Road, Cambridge, CB1 2JH | Tel: +44 (0) 1223 345698 Fax: +44 (0) 1223 346181 | Email: admissions@catseducation.com
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3 weeks
START DATE: 24th June 2018
2 weeks
START DATE: 1st July 2018
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START DATE: 1st July 2018
2 weeks
START DATE: 15th July 2018
3 weeks
START DATE: 1st July 2018
2 weeks
START DATE: 22nd July 2018
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Oxbridge Preparation Programme (CATS Cambridge)
STEM Cambridge (CATS Cambridge)
UK Education Taster Programme (CATS Canterbury)
3 weeks
START DATE: 1st July 2018
2 weeks
START DATE: 22nd July 2018
START DATE: 1st July 2018
START DATE: 19th August 2018
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Careers in Law, Business & Finance Taster Programme (CATS Canterbury)
Careers in Medicine Taster Programme (CATS Canterbury) 2 weeks Pre-sessional Medics Programme (CATS London) 3 weeks
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CATS ACADEMY BOSTON Required course, please tick () High School Preparation Program 4 weeks START DATE: 6th August 2018 Ivy Leadership Program (run by Stafford House International) 2 weeks START DATE: 8th July 2018
22nd July 2018
STEM Program (run by Stafford House International) 2 weeks START DATE: 8th July 2018
22nd July 2018
If you have specific programme requirements, please contact our Admissions Team.
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Subject to availability we will issue you with a pro forma invoice as an offer. Other conditions may apply, please read them carefully. Once you have met the conditions of your offer, subject to availability, we will confirm your place. We will issue you with the documents needed to apply for a visa if required.
VISAS Payment must be made in full before a place can be reserved. If a visa is required we will usually issue a letter to support a visitor visa application. If you think you need a Tier 4 visa (UK) or F1 visa (US) please contact us.
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3. CANCELLATION A full refund will be given if written confirmation is received by the 31st January 2018. Beyond this date, refunds will be considered at our discretion. If cancellation is due to visa refusal through no fault of your own, in normal circumstances the college will refund all fees paid, excluding the £100/$200 (US) registration fee. Full written details including evidence of refusal will be required. 4. ACCOMMODATION BEYOND THE PROGRAMME Should you wish to stay with us beyond the programme duration (eg. if you intend to enrol at CATS College in September 2018), we may be able to assist with finding accommodation although there will be a separate charge for residency. 5. DETAILS OF THE PROGRAMME The course outline and sample timetable featured in marketing is illustrative only. We reserve the right to make changes without prior notice. The student must abide by the College rules as may be published or announced by the College from time to time. Failure to abide by these rules may result in expulsion from the programme - the college reserves the right to require a student’s immediate withdrawal from the college for serious disciplinary or behavioural matters including continued or repeated misconduct, or absence from the programme. No refund in fees will be made in these circumstances. It is mandatory for students under 18 years of age to attend the evening activities and Saturday excursions, trips and off-site activities. By enrolling with the college, the parents, guardians or carers for the student consent to the student participating in all college trips and other activities/excursions off college premises, and consent to the provision of first aid or urgent medical treatment during the activity or trip where necessary.
7. PENALTIES AND FINES pp The student is liable for any breakages, loss or damage caused by the student to the premises in which the student is being taught or is living. pp Breakages, loss or damage in shared rooms or communal living areas are considered the joint responsibility of the students in occupation, and will be recovered as such, unless an individual student accepts responsibility for such damage caused. pp The College may impose a reasonable penalty or fine for other forms of misconduct such as contravening health & safety regulations or infringing College policy. 8. PERSONAL PROPERTY The College does not accept responsibility or liability whatsoever, including liability through the acts, omissions or negligence of its employees, agents or assignees for the student’s personal property, and the student is advised to take out personal insurance to cover any loss or damage to personal property which may occur while the student is at the College although the student, parents, guardians or carers for the student, and the person responsible for the payment of fees, should take independent advice on the content of such policies before committing themselves. 9. PUBLICITY By enrolling with the College, the student, parents, guardians or carers for the student, and the person responsible for the payment of fees, consent to the reasonable use of the student’s details and achievements, including images or recordings of the student howsoever made, for promotional purposes. 10. DATA PROTECTION Any information provided to the College may be held on computer and shall be used by the College in accordance with its data protection registration and the data protection principles. 11. LIABILITY The College shall not be liable for either death or personal injury suffered by any student except as may arise through the negligence of the College. Parents and the student agree to notify the College of special dietary needs, allergies or other medical conditions where special arrangements have to be made. Parents and students also agree that the College may administer any non-prescription medication or first aid as is deemed appropriate and to seek medical, dental or optical treatment when required.
12. PAYMENT TO AGENTS Before applying to study with us you may have engaged an agent to offer you advice and support in applying for Programmes of study, and you may in some cases also have agreed to pay a fee to your agent for those services. We further understand that you wish us to pay that fee to your agent on your behalf (up to maximum limits as stated on www.ceg-uk.com/servicefees). Where this is the case we acknowledge that your tuition fees payable may include a sum owing by you to your agent up to a maximum limit as referred to above. We agree, at our discretion, to pay this sum to your agent up to a maximum limit per term. We agree, at our discretion, to pay this sum to your agent on your behalf and reduce your tuition fees owing to us accordingly provided that the following conditions are met: pp You enrol at CATS College pp You correctly complete the application form to authorise us to make these payments to your nominated agent. pp You pay all relevant academic fees to the College as they become due. pp Your agent has achieved Approved Agent status, an Approved Agent being an agent that has entered into a contract with you directly for the provision of services that are of a level and nature which satisfies Cambridge Education Group’s internal policies and expectations of an agent, and who has been confirmed by Cambridge Education Group as being such an agent. Provided the above conditions are met and if for any reason we decide not to pay an amount due to your agent on your behalf, then we will refund to you the amount owing to your agent up to the maximum limit, for you to pay across directly. If you have agreed with your agent that you will pay more than the maximum limit, then you will remain liable to pay any excess to your agent. Having satisfied the above conditions should you NOT wish us to make an automatic payment to the Agent used please notify Central Admissions on admissions@catseducation.com 13. JURISDICTION These terms and conditions, and any disputes arising from contracts or agreements with the following Colleges shall be governed by and construed in accordance with English Law under the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the English Court: CATS College Cambridge is a division of Cambridge Arts & Sciences Limited (company no. 03454690) which is a limited liability company registered in England; CATS College London Limited (company no. 07442735); CATS Canterbury (known as CATS College Canterbury) Limited (company no. 06355641) are limited liability companies registered in England. CATS Academy Boston, Inc. is incorporated in the State of Delaware, and is subject to US law. The parent company of all the afore mentioned is Cambridge Education Group Limited, Registered in England 06020370. Registered Office: Kett House, Station Road, Cambridge CB1 2JH UK.
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2. DURATION OF THE PROGRAMME Should you wish to stay for a shorter period of time, you will still be required to pay for the full programme.
6. PROVISION OF TUITION The College reserves the right to withdraw from offering a Programme or subject within a Programme at any time.
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