CATS Global Schools

CATS Global Schools is a school in Cambridge, Canterbury & London. International students should budget around US$51,900 a year in total, covering roughly US$34,600 in tuition and US$17,300 in living costs. Entry requirements are listed by level, with the English score each one needs. It is one of 28 institutions we list in United Kingdom.

Suites 6-7, Old Swiss, The Turvill Building, 149 Cherry Hinton Rd, Cambridge CB1 7BX, UK

Tuition: US$34,600/yr
Living: US$17,300/yr
Total: US$51,900/yr
Type: High School
Location: Cambridge, Canterbury & London

Why students choose CATS Global Schools

Academic programmes for international students from age 11: years 7, 8 and 9; GCSE, A Level, IB and Foundation
Winner of the StudyTravel Secondary School award three times, in 2021, 2022 and 2023
Small classes averaging 8–11 students, with individual tutoring so each student can build on their strengths
The only secondary school in Europe with a Bloomberg Business Lab, giving students real-world investment experience while still at school
Early guidance and support programmes for students aiming at Law, Finance, Medicine and STEAM degrees
Teaching for the UCAT and BMAT admissions tests, for students aiming at Medicine, Pharmacy and Dentistry
An Oxbridge applicant support programme for high-achieving students applying to Oxford and Cambridge
CATS students go on to leading universities worldwide, including Russell Group institutions in the UK and the Ivy League in the US
Boarding houses sit close to the main campus, fully equipped and supervised around the clock, with private space to study safely

CATS Global Schools entry requirements

Set by the institution and grouped by level. English scores are minimums.

Every course sets its own age, academic and English requirements. The following are the general ones.

Years 7, 8 and 9

Completion of at least year 5, ages 11 to 14
IELTS 3.5 or above, or the CATS test, depending on the school

GCSE

Completion of year 8, ages 14–15
IELTS 4.0 or above, or equivalent

A Level

Completion of year 10, aged 15.5 or over
IELTS 5.0–6.0 or equivalent, depending on the school

International Baccalaureate (IB)

Completion of year 9, aged 15.5 or over
IELTS 5.5 or above, or equivalent

Foundation

Completion of year 11, aged at least 16.5 depending on the intake
IELTS 4.5 or equivalent

Scholarships at CATS Global Schools

CATS Cambridge scholarship: from 20% of tuition up to a full award
Guildhouse School London scholarship: 20–50% of tuition, up to GBP 18,688
Worthgate School Canterbury scholarship: up to a full award
Worthgate School Canterbury scholarship: up to 50% of tuition, capped at GBP 17,558
Bosworth Independent School A Level scholarship: 100% of tuition and boarding
Bosworth Independent School scholarship: up to 50% of tuition, capped at GBP 14,490
Bournemouth Collegiate School scholarship: up to 30%, capped at GBP 9,595
St Michael's School scholarship: up to 20% of tuition a year

Frequently asked

How much does it cost to study at CATS Global Schools?

Budget roughly US$51,900 a year in total — about US$34,600 in tuition and US$17,300 in living costs. Fees vary by programme; the schedule on this page lists what the institution publishes.

What are the entry requirements for CATS Global Schools?

Requirements are set by level and listed in full on this page. Every course sets its own age, academic and English requirements. The following are the general ones.

Where is CATS Global Schools?

CATS Global Schools is in Cambridge, Canterbury & London, at Suites 6-7, Old Swiss, The Turvill Building, 149 Cherry Hinton Rd, Cambridge CB1 7BX, UK.

Can international students work while studying at CATS Global Schools?

Work rights are set nationally, not by the institution. In United Kingdom the current allowance is 20 hours/week during term, and the post-study route is graduate route — 2 years (18 months from jan 2027).