Admissions

The first step in the pathway to success

Join CATS Academy Boston

We are excited you are interested in pursuing your high school education with us at CATS Academy Boston. We accept applications from students with a wide variety of passions, personal backgrounds, and unique perspectives.

If you are motivated, educationally curious and have a passion for a global community, please reach out to the admissions team or follow the admissions processes below.

Local Students

For students from the USA, follow these steps to apply to join CATS Academy Boston.

DOMESTIC ADMISSIONS

International Students

Follow these steps to start your educational experience with us in the United States.

INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS

Entry Requirements

When applying to join CATS Academy Boston, applicants must meet the following entry requirements. For International students with a lower level of English the CATS Extra Program will be offered. If you have any questions regarding the requirements or about applying to the school, please contact admissions@catsboston.com.

Applicant

Grade 8

Grade 9

Grade 10

Grade 11

Grade 12

Postgraduate

Domestic Students

Completion of US Grade 7

Completion of US Grade 8

Completion of US Grade 9

Completion of US Grade 10

Completion of US Grade 11

Students must hold a High School Diploma

International Students

Completion of US Grade 7 or equivalent

TOEFL 40/IELTS 4.0 or equivalent

Completion of US Grade 8 or equivalent

TOEFL 40/IELTS 4.0 or equivalent

Completion of US Grade 9 or equivalent

TOEFL 50/IELTS 4.5 or equivalent

Completion of US Grade 10 or equivalent

TOEFL 60/IELTS 5.0 or equivalent

Completion of US Grade 11 or equivalent

TOEFL 65/IELTS 5.5 or equivalent

Students must hold a High School Diploma or an international equivalent

TOEFL 94-101/IELTS 7 or equivalent

USA Visa Guide

Most international students will require a visa to study in the United States. Read our guide to determine if you will require a visa to study with us.

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
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