Description : Diploma + advanced placement in CATS Academy Boston

CATS Academy Boston's curriculum includes compulsory subjects and a wide range of additional disciplines. The program for obtaining a High School Diploma involves the following courses:

• English, foreign language, mathematics (algebra, geometry, trigonometry), natural sciences (chemistry, physics, biology, land tenure), sociology or history - 4 years of study;
• Physical culture, visual or theatrical art - 2 years of study,
• Bases of health protection (semiannual program);
• Subject courses (self-study for 1-2 years) . Students are offered a choice to study the basics of religion, theology, psychology, comparative politics, political theory, creative writing, statistics, environmental protection.

In addition, public works are an obligatory component of the program. The number of hours is determined separately for students of each course.

In-depth study of subjects are conducted. Students who have decided on the direction of higher education are offered a special academic program Advanced Placement. Its features are increased subject load, classes in mini-groups. Advanced Placement allows students to study world history, statistics, chemistry, biology, mathematical analysis, English, Chinese, and Spanish. The program promotes the increase of the student's ranking at admission to the university. In most American universities, estimates for this course are taken into account.

• Admission: to enter the school, the applicant must be provided with a TOEFL certificate and a report indicating the progress in the last two years of study.
• Students Age: 14-18 Years
• Start: September.

High School Preparation Program (preparation for senior classes)

• Duration: 4 weeks
• Dates: from 7 August to 1 September.

An intensive program designed to prepare foreign students for study in Boston: this is a full-fledged adaptation to new conditions, and an effective improvement of language and academic skills and knowledge. This course will be especially useful for students who do not have enough points for international TOEFL testing in order to enter the basic studying program.

The Intensive High School Preparation Program includes:

• General English lessons
• Practices for reading, listening (listening to speech)
• Workshops on written and spoken language
• Learning American English, features of its grammar and pronunciation
• Evening leisure activities
• Excursions and walks on the weekends.

In the process of studying, modern educational tools and books are actively used, as well as materials from the media, the Internet, flyers, daily news, brochures, etc. Communicative and speech skills are actively developed so that students do not experience difficulties in daily communication. This course is the best choice if you want to get to know Boston and life in the USA, to prepare and adapt to a new cultural, linguistic and educational environment.

The cost of the program  includes accommodation and meals, only pocket expenses and transfer from Boston airport are paid additionally.

Ivy League: Leadership Course

• Duration: 1-4 weeks
• Dates: from 9 July to 6 August
• Price: $ 1875
• Age of students: 14-17 years
• Class size: 12-15 people
• Minimum requirements: IELTS from 4.0.

Study in this course will help you to get acquainted with Boston - one of the most university-developed cities in the US, to visit the campuses of several well-known universities, to evaluate your opportunities for higher education in the US. You will be engaged in the classical program of the American high school, prepare for the ACT and SAT examinations, and twice a week attend useful consultations on the selection of college and university.

Weekly course includes:

• Preparing for SAT and ACT
• Consultations on the selection of college
• English as a foreign language course (ESL)
• A rich program of extra-curricular activity and leisure
• Visit to the universities of the Ivy League.

There is an English language course (ESL) where foreign students will be able to improve their knowledge and skills in a comprehensive way, and skills can be practiced during excursions, walks, sports and creative competitions and events. Preparation for academic tests of SAT and ACT includes familiarity with the structure and characteristics of the exam, identifying your strengths and weaknesses and filling the knowledge gaps. Visiting the best universities in the United States that are part of the legendary Ivy League is an unforgettable adventure: you can personally inspect campuses, talk with students and administrative personnel, and, perhaps, decide on your place of higher education! Visits to the following universities are planned:

• Harvard
• Yale
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• Brown University.

Qualified consultants organize conversations and master classes that detail the features and benefits of American education, the best universities, the application process and documents, the principle of writing an extended essay, etc.

The price of the program includes accommodation and meals, only pocket expenses and a transfer from Boston airport are paid in addition.

STEM program

• Duration: 1-4 weeks
• Dates: from 9 July to 6 August
• Price: $ 1875
• Age of students: 14-17 years
• Class size: 12-15 people
• Minimum requirements: IELTS from 4.0.

Program is created for students who are particularly interested in the trends of the modern world, innovative applications and technologies. And on campus during classes and excursions, events, students will be able to work with different materials and methods, to try creating their own invention or device. Several meetings with famous scientists, artisans and industrialists, engineers and entrepreneurs are planned - master classes and lectures. All of Boston will be your working and research site!

A big plus of this course is the ability to learn how to apply theoretical data in real life, to see how mathematical knowledge helps daily, how scientific theories turn into real technology. A large number of group classes help to learn how to work in a team, not forgetting to show personal leadership qualities, to take responsibility.

The price of the program includes accommodation and meals, only pocket expenses and a transfer from Boston airport are paid additionally.

STEM

• Dates: 12.07-19.07, 07.19-26.07, 26.07-2.08, 2.08-9.08
• Language of instruction: English
• Age: 14-17
• Required language level: TOEFL 50+ or IELTS 4.0+
• Class size: up to 14 people
• Duration: 1 week.

The program is designed for students interested in science and IT. Program participants will conduct experiments, develop devices and immerse themselves in science in an innovative laboratory. Students gain access to robotics classes with wireless technology.

In addition to the academic part, students will find a lot of practice outside the classroom. The Academy guarantees that the educational process will continue harmoniously on excursions in Boston, where students will learn and practice science no less efficiently: visits to local companies, communication with engineers, scientists and artisans are planned.

Included in the price:

• Training
• Accommodation
• Three meals a day
• Transfer.

During the training, students will learn how to:

• Works science, technology, engineering and math in the real world
• Work in a team and successfully participate in projects
• To develop and program electronics and apply the knowledge gained on a wireless technology project
• Practice coding skills
• Local STEM companies operate.

The busy camp program includes the following topics:

• Logic development
• Critical thinking
• Kinematics
• Electronics.

In addition, children are waiting for visits to Harvard, MIT, biological laboratories, an aquarium, a museum of science and much more.