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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
2020
We have welcomed students from over 100 nationalities
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Afghan
Albanian
Algerian
American
Angolan
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Australian
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Azeri
Bahamian
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French
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Spanish
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Sudanese
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Tunisian
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Namibian
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Norwegian
Omani
Pakistani
Palestinian
Panamanian
Peruvian
Polish
Portuguese
Qatari
Romanian
Russian
Saudi Arabian
Senegalese
Serbian
Singaporean
UNIVERSITY OPPORTUNITIES WITH CATS COLLEGES
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University of Cambridge 1 11 l l l l
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
*The Times & Sunday Times University Ranking 2020 ***We have agreements with over 20 UK universities. For full details visit: catseducation.com/about/partnerships**Progressions taken from available data between 2012-2019
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University of Lincoln 51 4 l
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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