Semester/Year Abroad

Enjoy a taste of American education

Join CATS Academy Boston For A Semester Or One Year

This program gives you an insight into American education and complements your studies in your home country. Follow an individualized study program to improve your English language and immerse yourself in American culture.

Ages:
14+

Course Length:
1 or 2 semesters

Average Class Size:
12

Start Dates:
September or January

Language Requirements:
IELTS 4.0+(or equivalent)

Benefits:

Enjoy a range of activities and trips around the US
Improve your English language skills
Study with friends from over 30 countries
Earn study credits in your home country
Receive an individualized study programme

High School Diploma Program

While you are at CATS Boston, you will take part in our High School Diploma program. A High School Diploma is a North American academic school qualification awarded upon high school graduation and is an internationally recognized level of educational achievement.

The High School Diploma curriculum has been designed to suit your individual study needs. You will study up to 5 core academic classes and at least 1 elective that you choose.

Accommodation

Students who join us for a semester or a year will live in single or shared dorm rooms in our on-campus boarding houses. Each year we celebrate the arrival of students from countries all over the world who come to experience an American education while improving their English and learning about other cultures. Our residences are safe, secure and all students are well cared for with House Parents available to provide support and guidance.

Activities & Excursions

There will be plenty of opportunities for students to explore the city of Boston at the weekends and to take trips around the U.S. These excursions provide the ideal opportunity to immerse yourself in the American culture, to have fun, enrich your learning and enjoy new experiences.

CATS Boston also offers a wide and varied choice of extra-curricular activities for students to enjoy after the school day has finished. Athletic Clubs offer the opportunity to play competitively, or just for fun and to stay active. Our Creative Clubs will feed your creativity, while our Academic Clubs will challenge and develop your academic abilities.

Sample Timetable

	6:30 - 7:00	7:45 - 8:30	8:30 - 9:20	9:25 - 10:10	10:10 - 10:30	10:30 - 11:15	11:20 - 12:05	12:05 - 13:00	13:00 - 13:45	13:50 - 14:35	14:40 - 15:30	15:30 - 17:30	17:30 - 19:00
MON	Breakfast	Social Studies	English	Math	Break	Science	Social Studies	Lunch	Fine Arts	Modern Languages	English	Sports / Extracurricular	Dinner
TUE		Science	Elective	English		Math	Science		Social Studies	Fine Arts	Elective
WED		Math	Modern Languages	Elective		English	Math		Science	Social Studies	Modern Languages
THU		English	Fine Arts	Modern Languages		Elective	English		Math	Science	Fine Arts
FRI		Elective	Social Studies	Fine Arts		Modern Languages	Elective		Elective	Elective	Social Studies
SAT		Sporting Activities / Community Service / Excursions				Sporting Activities / Community Service / Excursions			Sporting Activities / Community Service / Excursions
SUN		Sporting Activities / Community Service / Excursions				Sporting Activities / Community Service / Excursions			Sporting Activities / Community Service / Excursions

*This is a sample timetable and all elements are subject to change.

Student Success

“I wanted to attend an Ivy league school and CATS Academy Boston has made it possible. I have been constantly supported by my college counsellors. The environment in CATS Boston has provided me with an opportunity to excel.”

Karolina from UkraineProgressed to Brown University (#9 Best National University Ranking 2024) 

“I think CATS provides a wide array of extracurricular activities and leadership opportunities. I am a Prefect for my dorm and captain of the Ultimate Frisbee team. In the U.S, they take a lot of your activities into consideration. It’s part of their holistic review process so they will not only look at your academics but also your activities or the extra experiences you’ve had outside of school.” 

David from MexicoProgressed to University of Washington (#40 Best National University Ranking 2024)

“I really enjoy the culture at CATS Boston and the atmosphere in this highly dynamic boarding school. I believe that being immersed in the environment that has over 35 nationalities is a huge benefit for students to learn about different cultures and traditions. This place has really changed not only my academic experience, but also the way that I react to the surrounding world, and really changed my perspective.” 

DoHa from VietnamDoHa received 21 college acceptances, including Columbia University, and went on to study at Georgetown University (#22 Best National University Ranking 2024)

“I would say if a student is seeking to get more opportunities and develop anything they’re passionate about, come to CATS Boston. If you want to start learning guitar or want to develop your art skills or want to debate, you can just go for it. You have the resources and everything here. You have open doors in front of you, just step in and do what you want to do.” 

Jude from Bahrain 

“My favourite thing about CATS Boston is that it offers me so many opportunities. Especially when you’re in an area like this, around Boston, around schools like Harvard, MIT, Boston College, Boston University. We take part in competitions and visits to these places which really motivates me.” 

Mia from Vietnam 

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CATS Academy Boston
2024 - 2025

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