Cambridge
CATS Cambridge
- Cambridge
- Ages 12-18
- Residential Ensuite
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
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.
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Evening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | Arrival, induction & campus tour | — | Welcome evening & ice-breaker activities |
| Monday | Placement test & induction lesson | Punting in Cambridge & city walking tour | Welcome disco or drama-based games |
| Tuesday | English lessons | Drumming, magic or dance workshop | Quiz night |
| Wednesday | English lessons | Included half-day excursion: Ely | International night |
| Thursday | English lessons | Volleyball, badminton or arts & crafts | Casino night or English conversation club |
| Friday | English lessons | Local visit: a Cambridge college | Beach party disco or sports |
| Saturday | Included full-day excursion | London, walking tour & Thames boat cruise | Chill-out evening: films & board games |
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Related
*18-year-olds accepted only as part of a group where all students are returning to secondary education the following September.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is CATS Cambridge?
In the centre of Cambridge, a few steps from King's College and Trinity College.
What ages does CATS Cambridge accept?
Groups aged 12-18 and individual students aged 14-17. 18-year-olds are accepted only in groups whose students all return to secondary education the following September.
Do students have a private bathroom?
Yes. Individual students stay in single ensuite rooms at Elizabeth House on campus; groups may also stay at Varsity House, a 17-minute walk away, which also has single ensuite rooms.
Is punting included?
Yes. Punting on the River Cam and city walking tours are part of the programme.
Which courses are available?
The Classic Course of General English and STEM & English for Science.