Description : Academic english in CATS College London

On the program, children of senior school age have the opportunity to master at an advanced level three compulsory educational disciplines and up to five subjects in the profession. 1-2 courses of the GCSE program respond to 8 and 9 years of study.

Mathematics, English and foreign are studied as compulsory. From this "compulsory" list, two subjects are surrendered. In addition, you can select up to 5 disciplines by interests. Students can take only three of them at the national examination. Select special subjects can be from a huge list - up to 70 possible. The greatest demand for such sciences: physics, biology, business management, chemistry, accounting, legal framework, literature and economics.

The lessons in the school provide the children with the bulk of the information they need. Practical lessons are conducted in subject laboratories. The school pays much attention to independent research of students, encourages the development of curiosity, interest in finding additional knowledge. To assess the success of the test, checking household work, polls in the classroom. After completing the course of preparation and passing the final tests (national uniform examinations), the students receive a Certificate of incomplete secondary education.

Beginning: January, September

The program was developed at CATS College London as a preparatory course for pre-university training courses or for raising the level of English. Admission to the program is possible after reaching the age of 15 years. The passage of the Pre: Program will allow you to get a GCSE certificate after taking the national exams. Students who do not choose further specialization can go through three trimester of more than 5 disciplines and determine the direction for admission to the A-Level or University Foundation Program. The preliminary program takes into account the different level of preparation of schoolchildren and adjusts the load depending on academic performance and knowledge of English. Teachers will help orient students with the choice of profession, choose those subjects that are most suitable for study in the future. The main feature of the program is the complexity of the approach to the study of all disciplines. Mandatory list (two of three): English, mathematics or foreign. Especially widely available are the possible foreign languages ​​(German, Japanese, Spanish, Chinese, French). Adolescents to your choice are recommended disciplines: chemistry, art history (design skills), photo, media, physics, effective business management, biology.

Beginning: January, September

The main goal of the program is to prepare for higher education at the university. Certificate A-level allows admission to a higher institution without examinations. This is a standard program, typical for most colleges in the UK.

A-level courses and modules do not provide for a large number of academic subjects. The first year requires a deep passage of 4 sciences, in the second year students are fundamentally exploring three disciplines. Before entering the A-level, the children have already chosen a specialty and know the subjects necessary for studying at the university. The college recommends not to study short-course courses, since some modules in them can be repeated, disrupting the balance of academic programs.

In CATS College London, foreign languages, a complex of art studies (plus fashion), literature, medicine, media, jurisprudence, economic theory, architecture, finance, business, natural subjects, sociology have been chosen for study. Talented students can pass the accelerated A-level.

Familiarity with the British education system for foreigners can begin with the Foundation program. The one-year course involves not only mastering the language at the academic level, but also preparing for university education. Students successfully study modern technologies, learn to use them in the educational process. Great attention CATS College London devotes to the development of self-study skills.

At the Foundation, you must choose from the directions that are required to qualify. This can be a business, a course in the study of art or engineering. A program is based on councils and requirements of employers in a specific field of activity. The Foundation also takes into account the adaptation to university qualifications.

Beginning: January, September

Prepare for admission to the courses of pre-university training and master English enough for continuing education in Britain will allow the program of academic English. Intensive study of grammar, vocabulary, special terms in subjects will allow to enter the programs of the levels of the University Foundation Program or A-Level. For an in-depth passage of academic disciplines, students in the first trimester earn a vocabulary in the field of mathematics, humanitarian subjects, doing business or the sciences of the natural direction. The program allows, if necessary, training up to 4 trimesters. With a low level of English proficiency, it is possible to first pass the preparatory stage of development, and only then in combination with subject knowledge. You can start the training at any time of the school year, as the college forms small groups according to the level of knowledge.

There is also a 2-week pre-sessional program to prepare for applying for admission to medical universities. The course is designed for students wishing to prepare in advance for higher education institutions by acquainting themselves with the application of the UCAS system, preparing for introductory testing, and also the main subjects of training on subjects.

Cost: 4,140 pounds for 2 weeks with accommodation.

Duration: August

The specialized training program is designed for motivated students wishing to work in the fields of medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacology.

In addition to studying basic academic subjects, including biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics and others, students are given the opportunity Attend weekly seminars, which detail the training programs at the university, the requirements for admission to various universities, as well as preparation for the introductory tests: BMAT / UKCAT and much more.

Students are helped to prepare for introductory interviews through individual consultations, seminars, meetings provided by representatives of the best universities in the country.

Students are expected to actively participate in discussions on subjects, as well as conducting presentations on real medical topics. A small working experience, as well as a further opportunity to work as volunteers in some prestigious hospitals and medical institutions.

The program lasts 6 terms (2-year program, beginning - September), 5 trimesters (one and a half year program, beginning - January), 3 terms (accelerated program, beginning - September).