Dates
2025 - 2026
Term | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
Autumn Term 2025 | Monday 1 September | Friday 12 December
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Half term holiday | Saturday 25 October | Sunday 2 November |
Christmas holiday | Saturday 13 December | Sunday 4 January |
Spring Term 2026 | Monday 5 January | Thursday 2 April |
Half term holiday | Saturday 14 February | Monday 23 February
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Easter holiday | Friday 3 April | Sunday 19 April
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Summer Term 1 – 2026 | Monday 20 April | Friday 19 June
|
- 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 apply for all students who are aged under 16 on 1 September 2025.
Dates
2024 - 2025
Term | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
Autumn Term 2024 | Monday 2 September | Friday 13 December
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Half term holiday | Saturday 26 October | Monday 4 November |
Christmas holiday | Saturday 14 December | Sunday 5 January |
Spring Term 2025 | Monday 6 January | Friday 4 April
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Half term holiday | Saturday 15 February | Monday 24 February |
Easter holiday | Saturday 5 April | Monday 21 April |
Summer Term 1 – 2025 | Tuesday 22 April | Friday 20 June
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Summer holiday (Summer Term 2 students only) | Saturday 21 June | Sunday 29 June
|
- 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 apply for all students who are aged under 16 on 1 September 2024.
Fees
2024 - 2025
Tuition Fees
Programme | International Per Year | International Per Term | EU Per Year | EU Per Term | Domestic Per Year | Domestic Per Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
A level (3 subjects), GCSE, Pre-A level, University Foundation Programme | £33,990 | £11,330 | £27,990 | £9,330 | £19,485
| £6,495 |
Additional A level subject | £6,600 | £2,200 | £6,600 | £2,200 | £6,600 | £2,200 |
5-Term GCSE – January 25
intake* | £25,990 | £12,995 | £21,490 | £10,745 | £14,990 | £7,495 |
- All courses are subject to a £500 non-refundable registration fee and a refundable deposit of £2,500 (refundable at the end of your course subject to terms and conditions), except for the following: High School Term students (1 and 2 terms) who pay a reduced deposit of £700. Fees do not include examination fees or mailing costs.
- *These fees apply to the first 2 terms of the 5-term GCSE programme. The remaining 3 terms follow Sept 25 fees.
Accommodation Fees
Catered | Per Year | Per Term | Under 16 Years | 16-17 Years | 18+ Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Premium single, en-suite | £21,960 | £7,320 | X | X | ✔ |
Premium single, en-suite (Elizabeth House) | £19,710 | £6,570 | ✔ | ✔ | X |
Single, en-suite | £18,990 | £6,330 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Self-catered | Per Year | Per Term | Under 16 Years | 16-17 Years | 18+ Years |
Premium single, en-suite | £17,955 | £5,985 | x | x | ✔ |
Single, en-suite | £14,985 | £4,995 | x | x | ✔ |
- School policy is that all students aged under 18 are catered.
- 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. Independent accommodation approval required by the Principal.
Airport Transfers
Heathrow | Gatwick | Stansted | St Pancras | Other London |
|---|---|---|---|---|
£215 | £245 | £120 | £235 | £115 |
- Students under 16 require an unaccompanied minor service and will incur an additional £75 fee.
Fees
2025 - 2026
Tuition Fees
Programme | International Per Year | International Per Term | EU Per Year | EU Per Term | Domestic Per Year | Domestic Per Term | HK BNO Per Year | HK BNO Per Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
A Level (3 subjects), University Foundation Programme*
| £38,515 | £12,838 | £31,715 | £10,572 | £22,080
| £7,360 | £22,080 | £7,360 |
GCSE, Pre A Level, High School Term | £38,515 | £12,838 | £31,715 | £10,572 | £22,080 | £7,360 | £22,080 | £7,360 |
Fast Track GCSE – January 25 intake | £38,515 | £19,258 | £31,715 | £15,858 | £22,080 | £11,040 | ||
* Please note that fees for A Level and University Foundation Programme are charged for the full programme, regardless of length of study. Fees will be charged termly.
• All courses are subject to a £500 non-refundable registration fee and a refundable deposit of £2,500 (refundable at the end of your course subject to terms and conditions), except for the following: High School Term students (1 and 2 terms) who pay a reduced deposit of £700. Fees do not include examination fees or mailing costs.
Accommodation Fees
Catered | Per Year | Per Term | Under 16 Years | 16-17 Years | 18+ Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Premium single, en-suite | £24,885 | £8,295 | X | X | ✔ |
Premium single, en-suite (Elizabeth House) | £22,340 | £7,447 | ✔ | ✔ | X |
Single, en-suite | £21,520 | £7,173 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Self-catered | Per Year | Per Term | Under 16 Years | 16-17 Years | 18+ Years |
Premium single, en-suite | £20,350 | £6,783 | x | x | ✔ |
Single, en-suite | £16,980 | £5,660 | x | x | ✔ |
• School policy is that all students aged under 18 are catered.
• 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.
• The tuition and accommodation fees above are inclusive of VAT which has been applied from 1st January 2025.
• Independent accommodation approval required by the Principal.
Airport Transfers
Heathrow | Gatwick | Stansted | St Pancras | Luton |
|---|---|---|---|---|
£165 | £210 | £90 | £200 | £140 |
- Students under 16 require an unaccompanied minor service and will incur an additional £90 fee.
Additional Costs
The majority of student costs are included in our 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▴ | £135 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), and Environmental Systems and Societies (IB) | £250-£350
| |
KS4 Residential Trip | £300 | |
Set Textbooks | £400 | |
School Hoody and T-Shirt | £60 | |
* 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 – £750 / Silver: £250 / Bronze: £125
| |
Half term/holiday trips (e.g. Florence, Madrid or Berlin Christmas market ) | Around £600-£1000+ depending on destination and length of trip
| |
Graduation Ball | £75
| |
Accommodation over Easter holidays – (Catered Under 18s): | £550 per week
| |
Accommodation over Easter holidays – (Catered Over 18s): | £450 per week
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Accommodation over Easter Holidays – (Non-catered Over 18s) | £410 per week | |
Activity programmes in holidays (half terms or Easter)** | £200 per week
| |
UFP exam full remark | £300 (refunded if the mark changes)
| |
UFP exam clerical error check | £75 (refunded if the mark changes)
| |
Additional Maths GCSE (classes and exam cost) | £500 per term
| |
**compulsory for under 16 year olds staying during the holidays. NB accommodation is free during half term holidays. Over 16 year olds are welcome to join the programme. | ||
Consequential costs | Replacement ID cards or room keys | £10 (ID Card) and £50 (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.
Items | Cost |
|---|---|
Books | Approximately £200 per year
|
Scientific calculator | Approximately £75 |
Laptop | £150+
|
Travel costs | As required.
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Visa costs (including Immigration Health Surcharge £776 per year)*** | £1000+ for Student Route
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*** 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.
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