CATS College Canterbury is a leading independent sixth form college located in the academic city of Canterbury, offering the IB (International Baccalaureate) Diploma, A levels and one year GCSEs to students aged 15-20. We also offer one year university foundation programmes.

An individual approach
As every student is different, we tailor-make our education to suit their needs. Each student receives an individualised learning plan in their first week, supported by tutor meetings, weekly reviews and assessments and unlimited extra tuition when required. Many of our tutors are Oxbridge graduates, and they bring enthusiasm and experience to the college.

Excellent Higher Education advice
With an annual in-house university fair, attended in 2010 by over 30 universities, mock interviews, dedicated HE staff and assistance throughout the UCAS process, CATS College students are ideally placed to enter the universities that are right for them. Despite being a non-selective college, in 2010 78% of CATS College A level students received offers from Times Top 30 universities.

Home from Home
As most students are full-time boarders, the pastoral provision in the college is high. Students have the choice of single or twin rooms, often en suite, and there are many extra-curricular activities to choose from every week, including trips, sports and social events. There is a high staff to student ratio in the boarding houses and each student sees their personal tutor every weekday. CATS College Canterbury is ideal for students who are looking for a safe and friendly bridge between home and university. Accommodation for younger students is on campus, while older students (over 18s) have the choice of more independent options.

Not your traditional boarding school
We prefer to treat our students as young adults. Outside their academic studies, we aim to give them responsibility to make their own choices. So we don't tell them what to wear, or what sports to play, or insist they join the Chamber choir - but we encourage them to make the most of the opportunities on offer, which most of them do, participating in the Student Council, running the college magazine, and helping to organise a whole range of college events. It's their college, after all. Our location in Canterbury, with three universities, is ideal as all interests and hobbies are catered for, in the town if not in the college, and students become part of the community.