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Cambridge is at the heart of international academia. The city is steeped in history but is also home to leading pioneering organisations at the forefront of the science, engineering and technology sectors. The environment is friendly and welcoming with students, academics and business people from all over the world making Cambridge their home.
We empower every student to achieve their best academic outcome. Our range of internationally recognised qualifications has been developed to give students opportunities that suit their individual needs and aspirations and reach their university goals.
Years 10 and 11 are when a student can begin to specialise and make real choices about where their education takes them. We offer a range of qualifications for this level of study:
GCSE Programme
Fast Track GCSE
Pre-A level
Years 12 & 13, also known as Sixth Form, are when a student can make impactful choices on their education future and specialise ahead of moving up to university. We offer two internationally recognised qualifications at this stage:
A Level
University Foundation Programme
High School Term
This year’s A level and UFP results have been announced and we congratulate all our students on their outstanding results. We are extremely proud of this year’s CATS Cambridge students, and wish them all good luck as they move onto the next stage of their education.
Most of our A Level and UFP students will continue their studies at the top British universities and will study a range of courses including Mathematics, Neuroscience, Economics, Architecture, and many more.
A LEVEL
A Level is a focused programme of study with a minimum of three subjects. The CATS Cambridge programme is specifically designed for international students with additional English language support to help them excel in their studies.
CATS Cambridge students received outstanding grades in 2023; 49.4% of grades were A*-A, 69% of grades were A*-B, and 92% of grades were A*-C
The University Foundation Programme (UFP) acts as a bridge from students’ high school education in their own country to university education in the UK. The programme is designed in conjunction with academics from top universities to ensure that it consistently meets the expectations of leading universities.
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CATS Cambridge appears in the 2026 UK study programme list. This profile outlines its listed study routes and application considerations to help Hong Kong students compare their options.
Source version: November 2025, for 2026 entry. Inclusion in the list does not confirm current availability or that every Hong Kong applicant can use the same application channel.
A university preparation route. Check the degrees it leads to, subject choices and progression requirements.
For Hong Kong applicants: the listed territory covers Hong Kong or a global market, but nationality, qualifications, course eligibility and current channel restrictions still need to be checked.
Confirm whether an offer for the main course is required, along with accepted English tests, scores and start dates.
For Hong Kong applicants: the listed territory covers Hong Kong or a global market, but nationality, qualifications, course eligibility and current channel restrictions still need to be checked.
Prepare recent transcripts, completed or expected qualifications, English test results, your preferred subject and intended start date. When comparing foundation, International Year One and direct entry, consider the total study period, progression conditions and overall budget.
The list does not provide a complete schedule of fees, deadlines or entry grades, or any guarantee of admission. Requirements, places and costs must be confirmed with the institution for your chosen course.
Use the school enquiry form below to share your preferred programme, current qualifications and intended intake. We will follow up on suitable application routes for your background. Admission decisions remain with the institution.
