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PREPARING STUDENTS FOR UNIVERSITY SUCCESS

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RUSSELL GROUP UNIVERSITIES

01 UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE

02 UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD

03 IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON

04 LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS

05 DURHAM UNIVERSITY

06 UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON

07 UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK

08 UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

09 UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS

10 UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

11 UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

12 UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

13 UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

14 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

15 UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM

16 UNIVERSITY OF YORK

17 UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

18 UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

19 NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

20 UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL

21 KING’S COLLEGE LONDON

22 CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

23 QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY, BELFAST

24 QUEEN MARY, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON

SINCE 2012, OUR STUDENTS HAVE PROGRESSED TO

81 OUT OF THE

TOP 100 UNIVERSITIES

RANKED IN ‘THE TIMES GOOD UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2019’

GUARANTEED PROGRESSION TO TOP UNIVERSITIES

All students receive one-to-one impartial guidance

on applying to university. We also have guaranteed

progression agreements with over 20 UK universities

to give students the confidence to progress to a

leading institution upon successfully meeting the

entry requirements. On application to CATS students

will receive conditional offers from:

ALL 24 RUSSELL GROUP UNIVERSITIES HAVE ACCEPTED OUR STUDENTS

4 Best for University Preparation

5 Preparing for Oxbridge

6 Business, Management and Finance

8 Medicine, Pharmacy and Biomedical Science

10 Engineering and Physical Sciences

12 Social Sciences, Humanities and the Arts

14 Law, International Relations and Politics

16 Architecture and Urban Planning

18 Computer Science

20 Best for International Students

22 University opportunities with CATS Colleges

CONTENTS

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Our students have progressed onto a wide range of degrees

Our goal is to prepare students for university success; whether they want to study Business at LSE, Medicine at Manchester or

Chemical Engineering at Cambridge.

To achieve this, we offer all students access to a range of extra activities through our Key Professions Programme (KPP). This

helps students research, plan and develop the varied skills they need for university.

KEY PROFESSIONS PROGRAMMEThe programme comprises:

University visits, lectures and application support ▪ Support with personal statement and interview practice

▪ Preparation for university entrance exams

▪ Seminars from university representatives

Career preparation ▪ Seminars from professionals such as

lawyers, bankers, doctors

▪ Visits to relevant industry sectors

Personal development ▪ Extracurricular activities to develop skills

needed for university

12%Engineering

44%Business

11%Law

15%Medicine

11%Social Sciences

4%Architecture

3%Computer Science PREPARING FOR OXBRIDGE

Name Nationality Programme Grade Destination Degree

Yuliia Ukrainian A level A* A* B Cambridge Mathematics

Anisa Albanian A level A* A* A* A* Cambridge Economics

Endi Albanian IB 41 Oxford Experimental Psychology

Iago Spanish IB 39 Cambridge Human, Social and Political Sciences

Ka Man Hong Kong Chinese A level A* A* A* A* Cambridge Natural Sciences

Kostiantyn Ukrainian A level A* A* A* A* Cambridge Natural Sciences

Ludivine French FT A level A* A* A Cambridge Modern and Medieval Languages

Maxwell American A level A* A* A* Cambridge Natural Sciences

Qianli Chinese A level A A A B Cambridge Mathematics

Reimi Japanese A level A* A* A* A* Cambridge Veterinary Medicine

Lexie Vu Vietnamese A level A* A* A* A* Cambridge Natural Sciences

Na Yeon South Korean A level A* A* A Cambridge Economics

STUDENT SUCCESS

“I HAD INCREDIBLY GOOD TEACHERS. THEY GAVE ME RESOURCES AND EXTENSION

QUESTIONS TO HELP ME DEVELOP”

Yuliia from Ukraine is going to pursue a degree in Mathematics at the University of Cambridge

Total number of applicants (2018)

Total number of places (2018)

Applications per place

The Times & Sunday Times Ranking 2019

CATS placements

3,465c. 18,000 5 1 11University of Cambridge

University of Oxford

c. 3,300c. 21,500 6 2 1

We also offer Key Professions support for those students who want to apply to the universities of Oxford or Cambridge.

Our support programme offers a range of activities focused on the Oxbridge application process to ensure that students

are well prepared and their application stands out every step of the way.

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Applying to university ▪ Receive one-to-one advice on applying to university.

▪ Enjoy lectures at top business schools such

as LSE and CASS Business School.

Career preparation ▪ Join the Investment Club to understand the

techniques employed by investors to maximise

returns through simulated trading projects.

▪ Participate in Young Enterprise to develop business

skills by learning how to set up and run a business.

Personal development ▪ Learn how to use a Bloomberg Terminal

to analyse financial markets in the CATS

London Bloomberg Business Lab.

▪ Take Bloomberg Market Concepts, an eight-hour,

self-paced e-learning course that provides an

interactive introduction to the financial markets.

▪ Participate in activities such as a workshop

by the Institute of Chartered Accountants

on commercial awareness.

“AT CATS I GAINED SELF CONFIDENCE TO STAND UP IN FRONT OF A CROWD… NOW MY ENTIRE JOB

REQUIRES PITCHING IDEAS TO DIFFERENT PEOPLE”

Aarul from India graduated from CATS in 2015. He was granted his Tier 1 Entrepreneurship Visa in 2016 and set up his London-based start-up MASH Virtual. The start-up focuses on developing

applications for augmented reality and creating mobile SAAS applications.

“ CATS GAVE ME THE OPPORTUNITY TO APPLY TO TOP UNIVERSITIES”

Anastasia from Russia studied A levels at CATS. She graduated with a First Class Honours Degree in Government and Economics from London School of Economics

STUDENT SUCCESSName Nationality Programme Destination Degree Ranking*

Anisa Albanian A level University of Cambridge Economics 1

Na Yeon South Korean A level University of Cambridge Economics 1

Leyu Chinese A level Imperial College London Mathematics and Statistics for Finance 4

Terry Hong Kong Chinese A level Imperial College London Mathematics and Statistics for Finance 4

Anisah Nigerian UFP Loughborough University Accounting and Finance 5

Vitalii Russian A level Loughborough University Economics 5

Son Vietnamese A level Loughborough University Finance and Economics 5

Guillem Spanish A level Loughborough University International Business 5

An Na Vietnamese A level London School of Economics Actuarial Science 6

Hyoseo South Korean A level London School of Economics Economics 6

Cen Indonesian UFP Durham University Accounting and Finance 7

Shichun Chinese UFP Durham University Business and Accounting 7

Zhengjun Chinese UFP Durham University Business Finance 7

Elizaveta Russian UFP Durham University Business Management 7

Binhui Chinese A level Durham University Economics 7

Askar Kazakh IB Durham University Finance 7

Zhishan Chinese IB Durham University Finance, Business and Management 7

Soni Albanian IB Lancaster University Accounting and Finance 8

Annie Vietnamese UFP Lancaster University Marketing 8

Shazwan Malaysian A level University College London Economics 9

Grigory Russian A level University College London Economics 9

Jin Vietnamese A level University of Warwick Economics and Industrial Organisation 10

Kamran Azeri IB University of Warwick Economics 10

Dana Kazakh UFP University of Warwick Economics 10

Tamari Georgian A level University of Warwick International Business 10

Ella Thai A level University of Warwick Management 10

Elina Malaysian IB University of Bath Business Administration 11

Grace Nigerian UFP University of Bath Management 11

Faradilla Indonesian A level University of Bath Politics and Economics 11

Mark Malaysian A level University of Exeter Accounting and Finance 12

Tamerlan Kazakh A level University of Exeter Economics and Industrial Organisation 12

Artem Ukrainian IB University of Exeter Economics and Politics 12

Seabe Botswana A level University of Leeds Accounting and Finance 13

Jeong South Korean UFP University of Leeds Environment and Business 13

Faizal Nigerian FT A level University of Leeds Economics 13

Iulia Romanian IB University of Leeds Management 13

Milo Chinese UFP University of Birmingham Business Management 14

Thao Vietnamese A level University of Birmingham Business Management and Communications 14

Yumika Japanese UFP University of Bristol Finance and Economics 15

Junming Canadian UFP University of Glasgow Business Management and Economics 167

*The Times & Sunday Times University Ranking 2020

CATS has helped a large number of students go on to study business,

management and finance at some of the top universities in the UK.

All students receive dedicated advice, support and extra opportunities as part of the Key Professions Programme.

TAILORED SUPPORT

TOP PROGRESSIONS:

University of Cambridge

Imperial College London

Loughborough University

London School of Economics

Durham UniversityRussell Group universities have accepted our business students

of all students progressed to a business-related degree

23 of the 24 44%

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“TEACHERS AT CATS ENCOURAGE ACTIVE LEARNING TO WORK THINGS OUT AND

UNDERSTAND THEM. THIS IS GREAT PREPARATION FOR UNIVERSITY”

Wylan from Hong Kong, former CATS International Baccalaureate student progressed to Imperial College London to study Biotechnology

TOP PROGRESSIONS:

University of Cambridge

University of Oxford

Imperial College London

Durham University

University College LondonRussell Group universities have

accepted our studentsof all students progressed to a

medical-related degree

21 of the 24 15%

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Applying to university ▪ Receive one-to-one advice on applying

to university to study medicine.

▪ Preparation for the BioMedical Admissions

Test (BMAT) and the UK Clinical Aptitude Test

(UKCAT) - both university entrance tests.

▪ Visits to medical schools to meet with

staff and current undergraduates.

Career preparation ▪ Lectures from leading healthcare

researchers and medics.

▪ Support arranging suitable voluntary experience

at hospitals, care homes, farms and biology labs.

▪ Visits to local hospitals.

Personal development ▪ Join the Medics Club.

▪ Participate in a range of leadership activities

such as the Student Council to develop

teamwork and communication skills.

STUDENT SUCCESS

*The Times & Sunday Times University Ranking 2020

CATS offers a range of extra support for students seeking successful careers in

some of the most competitive medical subjects.

All students receive dedicated advice, support and extra opportunities as part of the Key Professions Programme.

TAILORED SUPPORT

Name Nationality Programme Destination Degree Ranking*

Maxwell American A level University of Cambridge Natural Science 1

Ka Man Hong Kong Chinese A level University of Cambridge Natural Science 1

Reimi Japanese A level University of Cambridge Veterinary Medicine 1

Kostiantyn Ukrainian A level University of Cambridge Natural Science 1

Lexie Vietnamese A level University of Cambridge Natural Science 1

Endi Albanian A level University of Oxford Experimental Psychology 2

Fan Hong Kong Chinese FT A level Imperial College London Biochemistry 4

Rachel Malaysian A level Imperial College London Biological Science 4

Cara German UFP Durham University Biological Science 7

Marwah Bahraini A level University College London Biomedical Science 9

Yung Hong Kong Chinese A level University College London Pharmacy 9

Lilyaz Kazakh A level University College London Nutrition and Medical Sciences 9

Sungyoung South Korean A level University College London Pharmacy 9

Daniel Nigerian A level University of Warwick Biomedical Science 10

Mariyam Kazakh A level University of Bath Pharmacy 11

Ben Chinese UFP University of Leeds Biology 13

Miyu Japanese UFP University of Leeds Neuroscience 13

Ahmed Nigerian A level University of Leeds Food Science and Nutrition 13

Qadir Pakistani IB University of Bristol Biomedical Science 15

Jona Albanian UFP University of Manchester Pharmacy 18

Yu Hong Kong Chinese FT A level University of Manchester Biochemistry and Natural Sciences 18

Maureen Tanzanian UFP University of Manchester Biomedical Science 18

Sohyun South Korean UFP Royal Holloway, University of London Medical Biochemistry 19

Aaliyah Zambian UFP Royal Holloway, University of London Biomedical Science 19

Lingyu Chinese UFP University of Southampton Oceanography 20

Yuk Man British FT A level University of Nottingham Nutrition and Food Science 21

King Ting Hong Kong Chinese UFP University of Nottingham Medicinal and Biochemistry 21

Dappa Nigerian UFP University of Nottingham Bio and Molecular Medicine 21

Anita Nigerian UFP University of Nottingham Pharmacy 21

Uliana Russian UFP University of York Genetics 22

Shiela Malaysian A level University of East Anglia Medicine 23

Akvile Lithuanian A level University of Edinburgh Veterinary Science 25

Anabel Malaysian A level University of Edinburgh Biological Sciences 25

Hayoung South Korean A level University of Edinburgh Biological Sciences 25

Tzu-Hsuan Taiwanese A level University of Edinburgh Medicinal and Biological Chemistry 25

Esther American A level University of Sheffield Biomedical Science 26

Rytis Lithuanian UFP University of Sheffield Microbiology 26

Tsuyoki Japanese UFP Newcastle University Marine Engineering 28

Carson Austrian FT A level University of Liverpool Medicine 29

Pei Malaysian UFP University of Liverpool Pharmacology 29SEE MORE

“ CATS COLLEGES IS IN TOUCH WITH A LOT OF UNIVERSITIES, SO I WAS ABLE TO TALK TO MANY REPRESENTATIVES”

Ozair from India completed A levels and progressed to study Medicine at the University of Central Lancashire

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“ THE MAIN BENEFIT AT CATS WAS THE SMALL GROUP SIZES. THE TEACHER GAVE A LOT OF TIME TO EACH STUDENT AND WE DISCUSSED A LOT OF ADDITIONAL TOPICS”

Milos from Serbia, former CATS GCSE and A level student, is now studying Mathematics and Statistics at The University of Warwick

TOP PROGRESSIONS:

University of Cambridge

University of St. Andrews

Imperial College London

Loughborough University

Durham UniversityRussell Group universities have

accepted our studentsof all students progressed to study

a physical sciences degree

22 of the 24 12%

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Applying to university ▪ In one-to-one tutorials, receive advice on all aspects

of applying to university to study engineering.

▪ Visit a range of universities ranked highly

for engineering such as the University of

Surrey and the University of Bristol.

Career preparation ▪ Participate in a variety of workshops and

seminars to develop your interest.

▪ Receive exam preparation depending on

your type of engineering course.

▪ Visit places of interest such as the University of

Cambridge, Department of Engineering.

Personal development ▪ Participate in STEM Club, Robotics Club, and

Coding Club to develop your knowledge of

STEM subjects outside of the classroom.

▪ Attend seminars and workshops to discover

your passion for engineering.

▪ Enter Physics and Chemistry Olympiads and Maths

Challenge competitions to develop your knowledge.

“ STUDYING AT CATS HAS GIVEN ME DIRECTION. I HAVE BECOME MORE FOCUSED BECAUSE OF THE HELP I GOT FROM TEACHERS AND THE STUDENT COMMUNITY”

Darius from Nigeria completed A levels and progressed to study Chemical Engineering at Imperial College London

STUDENT SUCCESS

*The Times & Sunday Times University Ranking 2020

CATS has great support networks to help students aspiring to a career in the

competitive engineering and physical sciences sectors.

All students receive dedicated advice, support and extra opportunities as part of the Key Professions Programme.

TAILORED SUPPORT

Name Nationality Programme Destination Degree Ranking*

Qianli Chinese A level University of Cambridge Mathematics 1

Yuliia Ukrainian A level University of Cambridge Mathematics 1

Hye Seung South Korean A level University of St Andrews Mathematics 3

Yiyang Gu Chinese A level Imperial College London Physics 4

Jia Wei Malaysian IB Imperial College London Engineering 4

Darius Nigerian A level Imperial College London Chemical Engineering 4

Aibek Kazakh A level Loughborough University Engineering Management 5

Chigozie Nigerian UFP Loughborough University Automotive Engineering 5

Hung Yu Taiwanese UFP Loughborough University Mechanical Engineering 5

Mai Ko Hong Kong Chinese A level Durham University Mathematics 7

Patcharanat Thai UFP Durham University General Engineering 7

Norah Saudi Arabian A level Lancaster University Chemical Engineering 8

Abd Sudanese UFP Lancaster University Electrical and Electronic Engineering 8

Nhat Vietnamese A level Lancaster University Theoretical Physics 8

Zhaoyan Chinese A level University of Warwick Chemistry 10

Sirapat Thai UFP University of Warwick Mechanical Engineering 10

Yuliya Belarusian UFP University of Bath Chemical Engineering 11

Ayan Kazakh IB University of Bath Mechanical Engineering 11

Pliampluem Thai UFP University of Bath Aerospace Engineering 11

Ming Hin Hong Kong Chinese UFP University of Leeds Actuarial Maths 13

Taishi Japanese UFP University of Leeds Physics and Astrophysics 13

Chukwuebuka Nigerian A level University of Leeds Mechatronics and Robotics 13

Whitney Nigerian UFP University of Leeds Petroleum Engineering 13

Yuyao Chinese UFP University of Birmingham Spatial Planning and Management 14

Genyan Chinese UFP University of Bristol Electrical and Electronic Engineering 15

Gabriel Polish A level University of Glasgow Physics 16

Sirawit Thai A level University of Glasgow Aeronautical Engineering 16

Theerat Thai UFP University of Glasgow Electrical and Electronic Engineering 16

Sean British UFP University of Manchester Electrical Engineering 18

Siyu Chinese UFP University of Manchester Chemistry 18

Patrick Cameroonian IB University of Southampton Mechanical Engineering 20

Enyo-Ojo Nigerian UFP University of Nottingham Chemical Engineering 21

Hirokazu Japanese A level University of Edinburgh Astrophysics 25

Luthfi Nur Indonesian A level University of Sheffield Physics 26

Damilola Nigerian UFP University of Sheffield Aerospace Engineering 26

Nur Ain Malaysian UFP Newcastle University Chemistry 28

Melik Russian UFP University of Liverpool Mathematics and Business Studies 29

Ilya Russian UFP University of Liverpool Mechanical Engineering 29

Larrence Indonesian A level King’s College London Physics 30

Suleiman Nigerian UFP University of Surrey Electrical and Electronic Engineering 32

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TOP PROGRESSIONS:

University of Cambridge

University of St Andrews

Loughborough University

Durham University

Lancaster UniversityRussell Group universities have

accepted our studentsof all students progressed to study

a humanities or creative degree

17 of the 24 11%

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Applying to university ▪ Receive one-to-one advice on applying to university.

▪ Visit a range of universities ranked highly for

social sciences, humanities or the arts.

▪ Learn how to create an outstanding creative portfolio.

Career preparation ▪ Visit places of interest such as Kettle’s Yard Gallery,

the Design Museum and The Tate Modern.

▪ Participate in the Model United Nations to learn

how to debate and improve your public speaking.

Personal development ▪ Develop your creative skills and enter

poetry and writing competitions.

▪ Exhibit your art work and enter

national art competitions.

“ I REMEMBER AT THE FIRST MODEL UN CONFERENCE I WAS WORRIED ABOUT SAYING THE WRONG THINGS, I WAS SHY! I IMPROVED OVER TIME, IT WAS REALLY NICE TO SEE THIS SKILL DEVELOPING BECAUSE OF THE CLUB”

Gabriel from Brazil completed A level and progressed to study Social Sciences at Durham University

STUDENT SUCCESS

*The Times & Sunday Times University Ranking 2020

The subjects included in social sciences, humanities and the arts are immensely

varied and offer a huge range of potential career paths after university.

All students receive dedicated advice, support and extra opportunities as part of the Key Professions Programme.

TAILORED SUPPORT

Name Nationality Programme Destination Degree Ranking*

Iago Spanish IB University of Cambridge Human, Social and Political Sciences 1

Ludivine French FT A level University of Cambridge Modern and Medieval Languages 1

Mitsuki Japanese FT A level University of St Andrews Philosophy 3

Ruolin Canadian UFP University of St Andrews Psychology 3

Wanatchai Thai A level Loughborough University Product Design and Technology 5

Anastasia Russian UFP Durham University Anthropology 7

Naomi Japanese UFP Durham University Archaeology 7

Nurtasha Malaysian UFP Durham University Geography 7

Ying Malaysian UFP Durham University Philosophy 7

Gabriel Brazilian A level Durham University Social Sciences 7

Othman Tanzanian UFP Lancaster University Philosophy 8

Abigail British UFP Lancaster University Psychology 8

Fung Wa Hong Kong Chinese A level University College London Arts and Sciences 9

Manqing Chinese A level University College London Education Studies 9

Zhenlong Chinese A level University College London Language and Culture 9

Andre Portuguese A level University of Warwick Social Sciences 10

Jungin South Korean A level University of Warwick Sociology 10

Ying Malaysian A level University of Bath Psychology 11

Jiabao Chinese UFP University of Exeter Art History and Visual Culture 12

Tim Chinese UFP University of Leeds Film Studies and Japanese 13

Long Hong Kong Chinese UFP University of Leeds Geography 13

Mai Vietnamese UFP University of Leeds Journalism 13

Shoko Japanese UFP University of Bristol Social Policy and Sociology 15

Valeriya Russian A level University of Glasgow History of Art and Art World Practice 16

Atshhito Japanese UFP Royal Holloway, University of London Human Geography 19

Zhuoni Chinese UFP University of York Psychology in Education 22

Isabella French A level University of East Anglia American Literature 23

Omaye Nigerian A level University of Edinburgh English Literature 25

Huayi Chinese UFP University of Edinburgh History and Archaeology 25

Nadia Singaporean FT A level King's College London Classical Studies 30

Namuun Mongolian A level King's College London Digital Graphics 30

Margaux French UFP King's College London European Studies 30

Melissa Russian A level King's College London Liberal Arts 30

Hyuk Jin South Korean A level King's College London Theology 30

Michelle Nigerian UFP University of Reading Theatre 38

Michelle Nigerian UFP University of Reading Theatre 38

Daria Russian A level Nottingham Trent University Furniture and Product Design 40

Kai Malaysian A level University of Kent Military History 54

Zofia Polish A level Goldsmiths, University of London Digital Art 68

Audrey Swiss A level University of the Arts, London Media and Communications 79

“I DEVELOPED SKILLS AT CATS THAT HAVE HELPED ME AT UNIVERSITY AND BEYOND. FROM STRUCTURING HOW TO WRITE MY

DISSERTATION TO RESEARCHING THE MARKET TO GROW MY BUSINESS”

Alice from Vietnam, studied A levels at CATS, graduated university with a first-class degree and now runs her own illustration business,

Mushroom Nook Studio

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“I’M A BARRISTER TO THE SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA.

THE HARD WORK PAID OFF”

Zara from Nigeria, former CATS A level student, studied Law at the University of Law, Birmingham

TOP PROGRESSIONS:

University of St Andrews

Durham University

Lancaster University

University of Warwick

University of ExeterRussell Group universities have

accepted our studentsof all students progressed to a law,

international relations or politics degree

16 of the 24 11%

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Applying to university ▪ In one-to-one tutorials, receive advice on all aspects

of applying to university to study law from personal

statement guidance to mock interview practice.

▪ Preparation for the Law National Aptitude

Test (LNAT) university entrance exam.

▪ Visit a range of universities ranked highly for law

such as Birmingham, Durham and Bristol.

Career preparation ▪ Visit a magistrates’ court and get an

introduction to the British legal system.

▪ Visit a law practice to learn about the justice

system from legal professionals.

Personal development ▪ Participate in the Citizenship Foundation’s Annual

Mock Trial Competition to learn how to present

fictional legal cases to real judges in a law court

showcasing your verbal reasoning skills.

▪ Participate in a variety of leadership and

debating activities from the Duke of Edinburgh

Award to Olympiad challenges.

“ WE HAVE LOTS OF UNIVERSITY LECTURERS COME TO THE COLLEGE AND TALK TO US ABOUT OUR FUTURE DEGREE CHOICE. IT HAS BEEN SUPER HELPFUL”

Megan from Malaysia is currently studying English, History and Economics A levels at CATS Cambridge

STUDENT SUCCESSName Nationality Programme Destination Degree Ranking*

Thao Vietnamese A level University of St Andrews International Relations 3

Austin Hong Kong Chinese A level Durham University Law 7

Oluwamodupe Nigerian UFP Durham University Law 7

Jasmir Singaporean UFP Durham University International Relations 7

Alice Hong Kong Chinese UFP Lancaster University Law 8

Isadora Italian A level University of Warwick Law 10

Linh Vietnamese IB University of Warwick Politics and Sociology 10

Djani Kazakh UFP University of Exeter Law 12

Askar Kazakh A level University of Exeter Politics and Sociology 12

Wann Malaysian UFP University of Exeter Politics, Philosophy and Economics 12

Andrea Belgian IB University of Leeds Law 13

Itoyah British UFP University of Birmingham Law 14

Haolong Chinese UFP University of Bristol Law 15

Mariyam Maldivian A level University of Bristol Politics and International Relations 15

Xiao Chinese FT A level University of Manchester Politics and Philosophy 18

Nurudeen Nigerian UFP University of Manchester Law and Criminology 18

Wai Hong Kong Chinese UFP University of Southampton Law 20

Ibrahim Nigerian UFP University of Southampton International Relations 20

Sophie British UFP University of Nottingham Criminology and Sociology 21

Nam Phuong Vietnamese UFP University of York Law 22

Mohamed Sudanese UFP University of Edinburgh Law and International Relations 25

Hana Egyptian UFP University of Sheffield Law 26

Vladlen Kazakh A level University of Liverpool Law 29

Erta Albanian IB King’s College London European Politics 30

Mehmet Dutch UFP King’s College London Political Economics 30

Hadrien French UFP King’s College London International Relations 30

Nadia Indonesian A level King’s College London Politics, Philosophy and Law 30

Bilegt Mongolian UFP King’s College London Political Economics 30

Fedhah Kuwaiti UFP University of Surrey Law 32

Jingyi Chinese UFP University of Essex Politics 37

Yoshiharu Japanese IB University of Essex International Relations 37

Bjanka Albanian UFP University of Sussex Law 38

Jocelyn Malaysian FT A level University of Sussex Law and Business 38

Dahiru Nigerian UFP University of Sussex International Relations 38

Iulia Russian UFP University of Reading Politics and International Relations 38

Viktorija Serbian A level University of Reading Law 38

Belle French UFP University of Leicester Law 41

Khaoula Moroccan FT A level SOAS University of London Law 44

Emiru Japanese FT A level Aberystwyth University International Politics 45

Chowdhury Bangladeshi UFP Queen Mary, University of London Law 49

*The Times & Sunday Times University Ranking 2020

CATS provides aspiring law students with the best preparation for the competitive

and demanding university application process.

All students receive dedicated advice, support and extra opportunities as part of the Key Professions Programme.

TAILORED SUPPORT

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TOP PROGRESSIONS:

Imperial College London

University College London

University of Warwick

University of Bristol

University of ManchesterRussell Group universities have

accepted our studentsof all students progressed to study an

architecture or civil engineering degree

12 of the 24 4%

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Applying to university ▪ Learn how to create an outstanding portfolio.

▪ Visit a range of universities ranked highly

for architecture and design.

Career preparation ▪ Participate in a variety of creative activities and

clubs from photography to life drawing.

▪ Visit places of interest such as the Museum

of Brands, Packaging and Advertising, the

Design Museum and The Tate Modern.

▪ Visit architectural places of interest around

the UK such as the Barbican, the Shard, the

colleges of Oxford and Cambridge.

Personal development ▪ An annual visit to a European city to

discover classical architecture.

▪ Participate in Young Enterprise to develop

your business skills – great for those wanting

to pursue a career in product design.

STUDENT SUCCESS

*The Times & Sunday Times University Ranking 2020

Architecture is a complex, technical and rewarding discipline for curious, creative and

visual minds. CATS Colleges will prepare students for success.

All students receive dedicated advice, support and extra opportunities as part of the Key Professions Programme.

TAILORED SUPPORT

Name Nationality Programme Destination Degree Ranking*

Veronica Indonesian A level Imperial College London Civil Engineering 4

Kin Pong Hong Kong Chinese FT A level Imperial College London Civil Engineering 4

Truong Vietnamese A level Loughborough University Civil Engineering 5

Magnus Nigerian UFP Loughborough University Civil Engineering 5

Aldi Albanian FT A level University College London Civil Engineering 9

Yuan Chinese A level University College London Urban Planning, Design and Management 9

Helen Hong Kong Chinese IB University College London Urban Planning, Design and Management 9

Renjie Chinese UFP University of Warwick Civil Engineering 10

Yuanhui Chinese A level University of Bath Civil and Architectural Engineering 11

Pieamhan Thai UFP University of Bath Civil Engineering 11

Volodymyr Ukrainian A level University of Bristol Civil Engineering 15

Zhouzhou Chinese A level University of Manchester Civil Engineering 18

Henry Chinese UFP University of Nottingham Civil Engineering 21

Kerstin Nigerian UFP University of Dundee Civil Engineering Design and Management 24

Chunlong Chinese FT A level University of Edinburgh Civil Engineering 25

Arman Kazakh FT A level University of Edinburgh Civil Engineering 25

Zihe Chinese A level University of Edinburgh Landscape Architecture 25

Kyaw Burmese UFP University of Sheffield Civil Engineering 26

Yuxi Chinese UFP Newcastle University Architecture 28

Xiaojia Chinese UFP Newcastle University Urban Planning 28

Samuel Nigerian UFP University of Liverpool Architecture 29

Bin Chinese UFP University of Liverpool Civil Engineering 29

Maksim Russian UFP University of Surrey Civil Engineering 32

Nikita Russian UFP University of Surrey Civil Engineering 32

Xiaoshu Chinese A level Cardiff University Architecture 34

Mahan Iranian A level Cardiff University Civil Engineering 34

Tsun Hong Kong Chinese FT A level Queen’s University, Belfast Civil Engineering 35

Abimbola Nigerian A level University of Reading Architecture 38

Sergiy Ukrainian UFP University of Reading Architecture 38

Alessandra Italian IB University of Reading Real Estate in Urban Planning 38

Zhihao Chinese UFP Nottingham Trent University Civil Engineering 40

Billy Indonesian UFP University of Kent Architecture 54

Ibiye Nigerian A level University of the West of England Architecture and Planning 58

Lorenzo Italian UFP City, University of London Civil Engineering 73

Cheng Macanese A level De Montfort University Architecture 74

Ahmad British UFP University of Central Lancashire Civil and Structural Engineering 75

Nasir British UFP Liverpool John Moores University Civil Engineering 78

Andras Hungarian UFP Liverpool John Moores University Civil Engineering 78

Chaimaa Morrocan UFP University of Greenwich Civil Engineering 84

“ I WANT TO STUDY ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN AT UNIVERSITY. CATS HELPED WITH CHOOSING SUBJECTS AND ADVICE ON WHERE TO APPLY FOR UNIVERSITY”

Mohammadali from Iran studied Pre-Programme at CATS

“ IN CATS THERE ARE SO MANY DIFFERENT NATIONALITIES AND ENGLISH IS OUR COMMON LANGUAGE. MY LEVEL HAS IMPROVED SINCE I’VE BEEN HERE AND I FEEL MORE CONFIDENT”

Noelle from Hong Kong studied A levels at CATS Cambridge and hopes to pursue a degree in Architecture

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TOP PROGRESSIONS:

Durham University

Lancaster University

University of Warwick

University of Bath

University of BirminghamRussell Group universities have

accepted our studentsof all students progressed to study

a computer science degree

13 of the 24 3%

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Applying to university ▪ Receive one-to-one advice on applying to university.

▪ Enjoy lectures at top universities for Computer Science.

Career preparation ▪ Attend seminars and workshops to discover

your passion for Computer Science.

▪ Visit places of interest such as the Cambridge

Museum of Computing and Bletchley Park

- the home of UK code-breaking.

Personal development ▪ Participate in Young Enterprise to develop

your problem-solving skills.

▪ Participate in Robotics Club and Coding Club to

develop your knowledge outside of the classroom.

“ I LEARNT HOW TO WORK WITH OTHERS, SHARING IDEAS, AND WORKING TOGETHER TO ACHIEVE THE SAME AIM. THIS HAS TAKEN MY EXPERIENCE TO THE NEXT LEVEL”

Edmund from Malaysia completed A levels at CATS and progressed to study Computer Science at Royal Holloway, University of London

STUDENT SUCCESS

*The Times & Sunday Times University Ranking 2020

CATS offers a range of extra support for students seeking successful careers

in some of the most cutting-edge degrees.

All students receive dedicated advice, support and extra opportunities as part of the Key Professions Programme.

TAILORED SUPPORT

Name Nationality Programme Destination Degree Ranking*

Nikita Albanian A level Durham University Computer Science 7

Zicheng Chinese UFP Lancaster UniversityAccounting, Finance and Computer Science

8

Maria Greek FT A level Lancaster University Computer Science 8

Paul Romanian A level University of Warwick Computer Science 10

Xinrong Chinese UFP University of Warwick Computer Science 10

Dinh Vietnamese FT A level University of Bath Computer Science and Mathematics 11

Weibin Chinese UFP University of Birmingham Computer Science 14

Peter Nigerian UFP University of Birmingham Computer Science 14

Mani Iranian A level University of Glasgow Computer Science 16

Saman Iranian A level University of Manchester Computer Science 18

Lukas Lithuanian A level University of Manchester Computer Science 18

Edmund Malaysian A level Royal Holloway, University of London Computer Science 19

Armando Albanian A level Royal Holloway, University of London Computer Science 19

Bolin Chinese UFP Royal Holloway, University of London Computer Science 19

Chang-Yu Taiwanese UFP Royal Holloway, University of London Computer Science 19

Joohyung South Korean UFP Royal Holloway, University of London Computer Science with Management 19

Julian Malaysian A level University of Southampton Computer Science 20

Vladimir American UFP University of York Computer Science 22

Kai Chi Hong Kong Chinese UFP University of York Computer Science 22

Akari Japanese UFP University of East Anglia Computer Science and Media 23

Jianshan Chinese UFP University of EdinburghComputer Science and Management Science

25

Haodong Chinese A level King’s College London Computer Science 30

Enio Albanian UFP King’s College London Computer Science 30

Ka Hei British UFP King’s College London Computer Science 30

Abdulaziz Russian UFP King’s College London Computer Science 30

Rachel Malaysian UFP King’s College London Computer Science 30

Jeffrey Chinese UFP King’s College London Computer Science with Management 30

Natalya Uzbek UFP King’s College London Computer Science with Management 30

Artur Russian UFP King’s College London Computer Science  30

Oreoluwa Nigerian UFP University of Surrey Computer Science 32

Hossein Iranian A level University of Essex Computer Games 37

Yang Chinese UFP University of Essex Computer Science 37

Sobomate Nigerian UFP University of Essex Computer Science 37

Ibrahim Nigerian UFP University of Essex Computer Science 37

Dior Russian UFP Aston University Business and Computer Science 48

Yiting Chinese UFP Queen Mary, University of LondonComputer Science with Business Management

49

Zhentao Chinese UFP Queen Mary, University of LondonComputer Science with Business Management

49

“ THE HIGHER-EDUCATION ADVISOR HELPS YOU A LOT WITH BUILDING YOUR UCAS APPLICATION AND THE GRADES YOU NEED IF YOU WANT TO GO TO SPECIFIC UNIVERSITIES”

Mohammad from Iran studied A levels at CATS and chose to study Game Design at university

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We have welcomed students from over 100 nationalities

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Afghan

Albanian

Algerian

American

Angolan

Antigua and Barbuda national

Argentinian

Armenian 

Australian

Austrian

Azeri

Bahamian

Bangladeshi

Belarusian

Belgian

Botswana

Brazilian

British

Bulgarian

Burmese

Cambodian

Canadian

Chinese

Colombian

Croat

Cypriot

Czech

Danish

Dominica

Dominican

Dutch

Egyptian

Emirati

Estonian

Filipino

Finn

French

Gabonese

Georgian

German

Ghanaian

Greek

Hong Kong Chinese

Slovak

South African

South Korean

Spanish

St Kitts and Nevis National

Sudanese

Swede

Swiss

Syrian

Taiwanese

Tanzanian

Thai

Trinidad and Tobago

Tunisian

Turkish

Ukrainian

Ugandan

Uzbek

Venezuelan

Vietnamese

Zambian

Hungarian

Indian

Indonesian

Iranian

Iraqi

Irish

Israeli

Italian

Japanese

Jordanian

Kazakh

Kenyan

Kuwaiti

Kyrgyz

Lao

Latvian

Libyan

Lithuanian

Luxembourger

Macanese

Macedonian

Malaysian

Maldivian

Maltese

Mauritian

Mexican

Moldovan

Mongolian

Montenegrin

Moroccan

Mozambican

Namibian

Nigerian

Norwegian

Omani

Pakistani

Palestinian

Panamanian

Peruvian

Polish

Portuguese

Qatari

Romanian

Russian

Saudi Arabian

Senegalese

Serbian

Singaporean

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UNIVERSITY OPPORTUNITIES WITH CATS COLLEGES

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University of Oxford 2 1 l l l l

University of St Andrews 3 4 l l l

Imperial College London 4 17 l l l l

Loughborough University 5 16 l l l

London School of Economics 6 3 l l l

Durham University 7 65 l l l l l

Lancaster University 8 50 l l l l

University College London 9 44 l l l l l

University of Warwick 10 31 l l l l

University of Bath 11 20 l l l l

University of Exeter 12 25 l l l l l l

University of Leeds 13 37 l l l l l

University of Birmingham 14 24 l l l l l

University of Bristol 15 29 l l l l l l

University of Glasgow 16 9 l l l l

Harper Adams University 17 l

University of Manchester 18 64 l l l l

Royal Holloway, University of London 19 46 l l l l l

University of Southampton 20 11 l l l l l

University of Nottingham 21 28 l l l l l

University of York 22 25 l l l l

University of East Anglia 23 20 l l l

University of Dundee 24 3 l l

University of Edinburgh 25 27 l l l l

University of Sheffield 26 27 l l l l

University of Aberdeen 27 7 l l l

Newcastle University 28 48 l l l l l

University of Liverpool 29 27 l l l l

King's College London 30 79 l l l l l

Swansea University 31 7 l l l

University of Surrey 32 52 l l l l l

Heriot-Watt University 33 3 l l

Cardiff University 34 14 l l l l

Queen's University, Belfast 35 6 l l l l

University of Strathclyde 36 l l

University of Essex 37 74 l l l l

University of Sussex =38 29 l l l

University of Reading =38 33 l l l l

Nottingham Trent University 40 7 l l

University of Leicester 41 9 l l l l

University for the Creative Arts 42 1 l l l

Arts University Bournemouth 43 l

SOAS University of London 44 8 l l l l

Aberystwyth University 45 1 l l

Keele University 46 15 l l l l l

University of Stirling 47 3 l l l

Aston University 48 6 l l l

Queen Mary, University of London 49 73 l l l l l

Coventry University 50 120 l l l l l22 23

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University of West London 52 13 l

Staffordshire University 53 2 l l

University of Kent 54 65 l l l l l

Edge Hill University 55 l

Leeds Arts University =56 3 l l

University of Portsmouth =56 9 l l l

Ulster University =58 l

University of the West of England =58 5 l l l l

Liverpool Hope University 60 l

University of Huddersfield 61 l

Norwich University of the Arts =62 l l

Manchester Metropolitan University =62 2 l l

Oxford Brookes University 64 7 l l l l

Northumbria University =65 l

Sheffield Hallam University =65 1 l l l

St George's, University of London 67 13 l l l

Goldsmiths, University of London 68 11 l l l

University of Roehampton 69 1 l l l

Bangor University 70 2 l l l

University of Chichester 71 2 l l

Falmouth University 72 l

City, University of London 73 46 l l l l

De Montfort University 74 5 l l

University of Central Lancashire 75 8 l l l l

Plymouth University 76 1 l l l

University of Hull 77 7 l l l

Liverpool John Moores University 78 4 l l

University of Chester =79 2 l l

University of the Arts, London =79 7 l l l l

York St John University 81 1 l l

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh 82 l

Robert Gordon University 83 1 l l

University of Greenwich 84 15 l l l l

St Mary's University, Twickenham 85 2 l l l l

London South Bank University 86 12 l l l l

Teesside University 87 l

University of Hertfordshire 88 5 l l l

Royal Agricultural University =89 l

Solent University =89 3 l l l l

University of Derby 91 l l

University of Worcester =92 l

University of Buckingham =92 1 l l l

Bournemouth University 94 3 l l

University of Gloucestershire 95 l

Birmingham City University =96 l

Glasgow Caledonian University =96 l

Abertay University =98 l

University of Winchester =98 7 l l l l

Brunel University London 100 19 l l l l

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