Steps from the renowned colleges of King's and Trinity, with punting and city walking tours built into the programme. Individual students stay at the premium Elizabeth House residence on campus; groups may also use Varsity House, a 17-minute walk away.

Location
Cambridge, England
Ages
Groups 12-18*; Individuals 14-17
Accommodation
Residential Ensuite
Highlight
Punting on the River Cam
15hrs English / week
1full-day excursion / week
1half-day excursion / week
7evening activities / week

Courses offered: Classic Course · STEM & English for Science

Accommodation

Elizabeth House (premium ensuite residence) is on campus and used by individual students; groups may also stay at Varsity House, a 17-minute walk away. Both offer high-quality single-ensuite rooms.

Excursions

One full-day excursion a week (London, Canterbury) and one half-day excursion (Ely, Bury St Edmunds, Stamford). Optional excursions such as Oxford, Windsor Castle or Thorpe Park can be booked separately.

Sample Programme

A Real Week on This Course

Illustrative of a typical week on this course. Exact activities and excursion days vary by intake and are confirmed with your group leader on arrival.

Sample week at CATS Cambridge
DayMorningAfternoonEvening
SundayArrival, induction & campus tour—Welcome evening & ice-breaker activities
MondayPlacement test & induction lessonPunting in Cambridge & city walking tourWelcome disco or drama-based games
TuesdayEnglish lessonsDrumming, magic or dance workshopQuiz night
WednesdayEnglish lessonsIncluded half-day excursion: ElyInternational night
ThursdayEnglish lessonsVolleyball, badminton or arts & craftsCasino night or English conversation club
FridayEnglish lessonsLocal visit: a Cambridge collegeBeach party disco or sports
SaturdayIncluded full-day excursionLondon, walking tour & Thames boat cruiseChill-out evening: films & board games

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*18-year-olds accepted only as part of a group where all students are returning to secondary education the following September.

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