Cambridge
Dates and Fees

Academic Year 2019/20

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Dates

Term	Start Date	End Date
Autumn Term	Monday 2 September	Friday 13 December
Half term holiday	Saturday 19 October	Monday 28 October
Christmas holiday	Saturday 14 December	Tuesday 7 January
Spring Term	Wednesday 8 January	Friday 3 April
Half term holiday	Saturday 15 February	Monday 24 February
Easter holiday	Saturday 4 April	Sunday 19 April
Summer Term	Monday 20 April	Thursday 18 June*
Summer Term Fast-track University Foundation Programme	Monday 20 April	Friday 26 June
Summer Term Academic English Programme	Monday 29 June	Friday 4 September

* Except for students still sitting exams

• New students should arrive in their accommodation 48 hours prior to the start of their first term. 
• CATS Cambridge closes during the Christmas holiday, but remains open throughout other holiday periods. Fees may apply if you wish to stay during these times. 
• During half-term, fees for activities apply for all students on Pre-programme and GCSE courses.

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Tuition Fees

	International		UK and EU
Programme	Per Year	Per Term	Per Year	Per Term
A level (3 subjects), GCSE, Pre-programme, University Foundation Programme	£29,985	£9,995	£24,990	£8,330
Additional A level subject	£4,785	£1,595	£4,785	£1,595
Medics Pathway supplement	£4,500	£1,500	£4,500	£1,500
Fast-track University Foundation Programme	£24,790	£12,395	£19,990	£9,995
Academic English Programme	£19,995	£6,665	£16,785	£5,595
High School Term	-	£10,980	-	£9,110

• All courses are subject to a £300 non-refundable registration fee and a refundable deposit of £2,200 (refundable at the end of your course), with the exception of High School Term students (1 and 2 term) who pay a reduced deposit of £700.

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Accommodation Fees

Catered	Per Year	Per Term	Under 16 Years	16-17 Years	18+ Years
Single, en-suite	£15,285	£5,095	✔	✔	✔
Self-catered	Per Year	Per Term	Under 16 Years	16-17 Years	18+ Years
Single, en-suite	£11,985	£3,995	x	x	✔

• Catered accommodation fees include breakfast, lunch and an evening meal on weekdays and brunch and supper at the weekend during term time. Day students or self-catered students will need to purchase any meals required. College policy is that all students aged under 18 are catered.

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Summer Programmes 2019

Courses	Start Date	End Date	Package Price*
Oxbridge Preparation Programme	Sunday 23 June	Sunday 14 July**	£3,600
	Sunday 30 June	Sunday 21 July
STEM Programme	Sunday 30 June	Sunday 14 July	£2,600
	Sunday 14 July	Sunday 28 July

*  Price includes accommodation, food and airport transfers.
** The University of Oxford open day takes place during these dates.

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Airport Transfers

Heathrow	£195	Gatwick	£195	Stansted	£115

• Students under 16 require an unaccompanied minor service and will incur an additional £75 fee. 

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Additional Costs

The majority of student costs are included in CATS fees but below are items that will be charged additionally, depending on programme of study and student requirements.

Compulsory costs will be invoiced during the relevant term. Optional costs are generally payable in advance of the activity taking place. Parental permission will be sought for optional costs over £100.

Cost type	Relevant items	Cost indication
Compulsory costs	UCAS application	£65
	IELTS Exam fees*	£200 (students may be required to take this more than once)
	UFP exam fees▴	£120 per subject
	GCSE exam fees*▴	£40-£80 per subject
	Other academic exam fees*▴	£60-£120 per subject (depending on programme)
	Field Trip for Biology and Geography A Levels	Around £250-£350
* Exam fees are set by the exam boards and are subject to change. ▴ Our cost includes the postage of certificates (UK or overseas).
Optional costs	One to One lessons / Additional Learning Support sessions	£75 per hour
	Day or weekend trips (e.g. to London or Paris or optional class field trips)	Around £30 (day) - £400 (weekend) depending on destination and length of trip
	The Duke of Edinburgh's Award; Bronze, Silver or Gold options	Gold: arranged independently - circa £750 / Silver: £300 / Bronze: £275
	Half term / holiday trips (e.g. Florence, Madrid or Berlin Christmas market )	Around £600-£1000+ depending on destination and length of trip
	Graduation Ball	£40
	Accommodation over Easter holidays (catered): Without Revision classes / With Revision classes	£450 / £350 per week
	Accommodation over Easter holidays (self-catered): Without Revision classes / With Revision classes	£350 / £250 per week
	Activity programmes in holidays (half terms or Easter)**	£200 per week
**compulsory for under 16 year olds staying during the holidays. NB accommodation is free during half term holidays.
Consequential costs	Replacement ID cards or room keys	£5 (ID card) and £35 (room key)
	Tampering with smoke alarm	£100
	Any damages to college/boarding property	As necessary

Other Costs You May Incur

These costs will vary and will generally not be charged by the College. Some of the costs will not be relevant and will depend on the course and the specific subjects you take. Some items can be bought second hand or borrowed so prices are only examples.

Relevant items	Cost indication
Books	Approximately £200 per year
Scientific calculator	Approximately £75
Laptop	£250+
Travel costs	As required. It is possible to walk or bicycle to most places in Cambridge
Visa costs (including Immigration Health Surcharge)***	£700+ for Tier 4

*** International students will be required to pay visa application fees, and associated fees as required - such as the Immigration Healthcare Surcharge, Tuberculosis tests, fees to renew or extend a visa etc. These fees are set and charged by the UK government and are subject to change.