These two sister schools offer students from around the world outstanding preparation for top universities. Particularly popular with future scientists and economists, CATS College Cambridge and The Worthgate School Canterbury (formerly CATS College Canterbury) focus entirely on international sixth formers.
Both belong to the award-winning CATS Global Schools network, with campuses around the world. Their most striking feature is their almost entirely international student body. Curriculum, pastoral care, and meals are all tailored to reflect this diversity. With decades of experience supporting international boarders, the schools are experts in areas like English as a second language and student wellbeing.
Cambridge and Canterbury – modern settings in historic cities
CATS College Cambridge is a striking new boarding school right in the heart of one of the world’s most prestigious university cities. Just as impressive, The Worthgate School sits near the historic centre of Canterbury and enables students to sample university life before they even apply.
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Quick Overview
Age range: 14-22
Number of students: 400 (Canterbury), 500 (Cambridge)
Boarders: 90%
International students: bis zu 100%
Students in Sixth Form: 400 (Canterbury), 500 (Cambridge)
Average class size: 12
Boarding fees per term: 13.825£ (Canterbury), 15.165£ (Cambridge)
The most important sports in addition to the traditional team sports: football, basketball, volleyball, badminton, table tennis, riding, rugby, running club, swimming
Nearest airports:
Canterbury: Stansted (1.5 hours), Gatwick (1.5 hours), train to London: 1 hour
Cambridge: Stansted (30 minutes), train to London: 45 minutes
Key Strengths at a Glance
highly international student body (up to 100%)
excellent preparation for top universities worldwide
luxurious accommodation
greater freedom and personal responsibility
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Academic focus
Both schools offer a range of internationally recognised programmes, including the IB Diploma at Canterbury. Students benefit from state-of-the-art science labs, digital resources, and stimulating courses: Global Politics and Sociology are standout subjects in Canterbury, while Cambridge offers Mandarin, Cantonese and even Russian. Cambridge pupils are also treated to regular lectures from University of Cambridge professors. The academic ambition is clear – both schools aim to act as a launchpad into Britain’s best universities. With offers from all 24 Russell Group universities, they’re succeeding. Universities from the UK and beyond visit both campuses regularly to meet potential applicants.
Sport
Canterbury offers a wide range of sports, from football and volleyball to swimming. Active students earn ‘Healthy Living Tokens’ for their boarding house, which can lead to prizes. In Cambridge, students can try more unusual sports, including Jujitsu, Muay Thai, yoga, Taekwondo, gymnastics, and even indoor rowing. Sports facilities on campus are well used, even during breaktimes, and additional activities take place in nearby city venues.
Co-curricular life
Students are actively encouraged to explore their host cities – from cinemas and theatres to festivals like the Cambridge Science Festival or the Canterbury Food and Drink Festival. Both schools offer a wide variety of clubs and enrichment activities, including breakdancing, cookery, robotics, drama, and even a ‘Thinkology Club’. Day trips and overseas excursions to places like Paris and Madrid are a regular feature. Boarding is comfortable and modern – most students enjoy single rooms with en-suite bathrooms, although some shared options are available.
Creative Arts
Art and Design is part of the curriculum at both schools, with hands-on projects that students enjoy. Art lovers are perfectly placed to visit the many museums and galleries in Canterbury, Cambridge, and London, including the Tate Modern. Drama clubs, choirs, and music schools give students a chance to explore their creative side. Dance and craft activities are also on offer. Aspiring artists can also join Art Portfolio courses to help prepare for university applications, with opportunities to progress to partner colleges offering foundation art courses after graduation.
This is CATS College
Fees CATS College
– Worthgate School Canterbury: £13,825 per term / £41,475 per year
– CATS College Cambridge: £15,160 per term / £45,480 per year
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Conclusion CATS College
These two sister schools are among the most international boarding schools in the UK, specialising in guiding students towards top British universities.
However, they are not the only option. There are many other excellent schools with strong international cohorts and excellent university preparation. We warmly invite you to get in touch for tailored advice. Our long-standing relationships with British schools mean we offer honest insight and expert guidance.
Together, we’ll find the right school for your child.
Browse our full selection on our Boarding Schools in England page.
Why families trust Akademis
• First-hand insights and honest opinions
• Strong relationships with admissions teams
• Years of experience placing international students
• Expert help with visas and documentation
What Makes Akademis Stand Out?
- We remain your trusted contact throughout your child’s stay, well beyond the placement process.
- We provide support with guardianship, visa applications and recognition of qualifications within the German school system.
- We offer fully tailored advice. Our school recommendations are unique to each child and can run to 40 pages in length.
- Families receive our 30+ page boarding school guide, packed with practical tips and insights.
- We prepare your child thoroughly for entrance exams and interviews to maximise their chances of success.
- We arrange school visits, ensuring you have the opportunity to experience each school first-hand.
Every boarding school has its own character and ethos. Having personally visited more than 100 schools, we understand these nuances. We also work with schools that do not pay commission, ensuring that our advice remains independent and always in the best interest of your child.
Our roots lie in the UK. For years, we have placed 200–300 families annually into British boarding schools. While our portfolio now includes schools beyond Britain, the UK remains at the heart of what we do.
Our tailored approach results in exceptional acceptance rates. For example, in 2022/23, all seven students we placed at the highly selective Malvern College received offers – a 100% success rate.
We arrange for prospective families to speak with our current students to hear first-hand accounts of life at a UK boarding school.
