Oxbridge Preparation Programme

For those aspiring to Oxford, Cambridge and other UK universities

Designed for...

This unique, tailored programme is designed for international students aged 15-17, who are interested in progressing to the world-famous Oxford or Cambridge colleges or another top UK University, such as London School of Economics, Imperial College London, University College London, Durham University and others.

• English language
• Academic study
• Skills workshop
• Mock interviews
• Oxbridge admissions tutors
• Meet Oxbridge students
• Comprehensive social programme
• University Open Days and Tours

About the course...

What will you learn?
Why study the Oxbridge Programme with us?
Sample timetables

Preparation for entry to the UK's top universities

This unique tailored programme designed especially for international students includes the following areas:

Meeting with Oxbridge Admission Tutors and Graduates
Learn from and speak with Admission Tutors and Oxbridge students about their entry requirements and what it is really like to be a student there.

Developing a passion for your subject
Oxbridge Admission tutors regard this to be the most important aspect of a potential student, with intellengence and exceptional grades no longer being enough. Learn to demonstrate a real passion for your subject through a
               development plan and reading list that covers a 2-year time period.

Critical thinking skills
Learn to review evidence, form a judegement and present a reasoned argument and counter argument.

Analytical thinking skills
Learn to use logic to gather and analyse information in order to draw trends and solve problems.

Speed reading and memory recall skills
Use proven techniques that can help you to work smarter and learn more effectively in the same amount of time.

Communication skill
Go beyond 'what you say' to 'how you say it'. We train you on body language, tone of voice and expressions to develop effective interview techniques.

Choosing the right A level and degree options
You will have a better idea of what degree you wish to persue and know what A level subjects to take in order to be considered by Oxbridge.

Interview question practice
Using your newly developed critical and analytical thinking skills, you will learn how to answer the toughest Oxbridge interview questions - remember there is no right or wrong answer!

Examples of Oxbridge interview questions that have been asked of students include:

• How many grains of sand are there in the world? (Physics, Oxford).
• Would you rather be a novel or a poem? (English, Oxford).
• How would you poison someone without the police finding out? (Cambridge, Medicine).
• If a wife had expressed distaste for it previously, would her husbands habit of putting marmalade in his egg at breakfast be grounds for divorce? (Law, Cambridge).  

Why study with CATS College?

Founded in 1952, CATS College is one of Britain's longest established and most distinguished independent education providers.

For nearly 60 years we have helped thousands of students achieve their ambitions and progresss to some of the world's most prestigious universities - including Oxford, Cambridge and every Times Top 30 institution.

Our alumni include men and women who have achieved distinction on the world stage, in politics, business and high-profile professions. 

Find out more about our student results

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Three Week Course Outline:

This three-week, intensive programme combines academic English classes, presentations from admissions tutors, masterclasses and seminars with fun cultural activities.

The sample timetables below show what you can expect from your time with us (click the image to zoom in):

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Please note that timetables are illustrative only and subject to change. We reserve the right to amend this three week schedule without prior notice. 

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Ways to apply

• Please complete this application form, returning it to our Central Admissions team
• Or email Central Admissions: admissions@ceg-uk.com

Note: if you have difficulties opening the interactive application form above, please use this version instead.

Click here to download a prospectus.