Academic Year 2019/20
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 |
* 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.
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.
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.
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.
Airport Transfers
Heathrow |
£195 |
Gatwick |
£195 |
Stansted |
£115 |
- Students under 16 require an unaccompanied minor service and will incur an additional £75 fee.
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 |
Accommodation over Easter holidays (self-catered): Without Revision classes / With Revision classes |
£350 / £250 |
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.