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The UK’s leading university pathways

Excellence in English language teaching

Cambridge Education Group

Mr Rory Curley

Latin American Market Development Manager

9th November, 2011

09/11/2011 4

Cambridge Canterbury London

Three academic locations

• Building nearly

Our History

• Preparation for the world’s most

of successful futures

universities

Our students have won places at every

prestigious UK university

Rank University Students

placed

1 University of Oxford

2 University of Cambridge

3 Imperial College London

4 University St Andrew’s

5 London School of Economics

6 Durham University

7 University College London

8 University of Warwick

9 University of York

10 Lancaster University

11 University of Edinburgh

12 University of Exeter

13 University of Bath

14 Bristol University

15 University of Leicester

CATS College university links

• Imperial College London and the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) have both agreed they will accept high-achieving students from the University Foundation Programme

• Kings College London have agreed to take our students for Biomedical Sciences

Carefully chosen locations

• Cambridge • Canterbury • London

Cambridge

• Home to the world famous University of Cambridge and its 31 colleges • Lively arts and drama scene with the UK’s oldest theatre – arts theatre • Famous residents include Stephen Hawking • More living Nobel prize winners than any other country

Canterbury

• UK’s No 1. safest city

• Large student base

– Three international universities

• Small and easy to get around

• Close links to Europe

– Paris 1 hr

• Capital of Kent, close to countryside and coast

• Located within 55 minutes of London

London

• The UK’s Capital city

• Hundreds of attractions and royal parks

• Cosmopolitan and international

• Home to more universities than any other city in the world

• Vibrant, exciting and diverse

• Any international hub – great access

Cambridge Canterbury London

Pre: Programme Sept, Jan, Apr Sept, Jan, Apr Sept, Jan, Apr

A level 6 terms Sept Sept and Jan Sept

A level 5 terms Jan Jan

A level 3 terms Sept Sept

International Baccalaureate Diploma

Sept

Cambridge Pre-U Sept

University Foundation Sept Sept and Jan Sept

Study Abroad Sept, Jan Sept, Jan Sept, Jan

Academic English Sept, Jan, Apr Sept, Jan, Apr Sept, Jan, Apr

Programme and entry points

Weekly tuition at CATS College

• Standard tuition hours

– 5 hours per week per subject (AS)

– 6 hours per week per subject (A2)

– 5 hours EAP per week

• Plus

– Subject specific surgeries (4 hours per week)

– Regular assessments (1.5 hours per week)

– Higher Education preparation (average 2 hours per week)

– One to one tuition

• Weekly medic seminars introducing topical issues • BMAT and UKCAT exam preparation • UK and home country work experience placements • Guest speakers • University application support • Specialised Medic ESL • Mock interview practice

Medic programme

• Single, shared and en-suite • Within close proximity to College • 24hr Residential supervisors • All of high specification

Safe, secure accommodation

Cambridge

Canterbury

London

43-45 Bloomsbury Sq WC1A 2RA

Introducing CATS College London

• Business/Finance: Accounting, Business, Economics, ICT, Maths, Further Maths

• Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Physics

• Humanities: History, Psychology, Sociology

• Art: 3D Design, Graphic Design & Illustration, Fine Art, Photography, Textiles

• Languages Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish

Pathways and Subjects

Art & Design pathway

• Designed exclusively by Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts • Delivered at CATS College London • Two pathways – AS to A2 or Pre-Foundation to (Foundation (available from 2012)) • Subjects include Art & Design (3D Design, Fine Art, Graphic Design & Illustration, Textiles)

and Photography

• Facilities include dark room, textiles workshop and individual learning space

Specialist pathway

• September (6, 3, 2 and 1 term programmes)

• January (5, 2 or 1 terms)

• April (1 term AEP only)

Start dates

CATS College

Part of Cambridge Education Group

CEGAS, March 2011

Our FoundationCampus partner universities

Why FoundationCampus? 1. The UK’s leading modern universities

2. Degree programmes designed with employers to equip students with the skills and knowledge for employers

3. Strong links with global companies for internships, work-based opportunities and projects, to gain the experience for a global career

4. Accreditation of degree programmes by the world’s leading professional bodies

5. Outstanding facilities, teaching quality and international student support to ensure a first-class experience and satisfied, successful graduates

Thi Thu Phuong Luong (Chili) Hanoi, Vietnam Studied: ELPP then Master’s Qualifying Programme in Business, Finance & Management Now studying: MSc Finance Before joining my MSc Finance degree, I feel the ELPP and MQP courses helped me a lot to improve my speaking, vocabulary and confidence during. Each week, my personal tutor made sure I was making good progress and if I ever had any problems then he was on hand to discuss them and help me. I had originally thought about going to Florida, USA, to study my Master’s, after graduating in Automatic Control from Hanoi University of Technology, but the UK was a more economical and attractive option with only one year needed to complete my postgraduate degree. The opportunity to do a 12-week internship as part of my MSc at Coventry instead of a dissertation was also really appealing and I think this will be very useful for me when I return to Vietnam to find a good job.

Emrah Ucar Istanbul, Turkey Studied: UFP Engineering Pathway Now studying: BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering “I would recommend this course for any international student planning to do a degree. My Maths and Physics teachers helped me build the knowledge and confidence in these key subjects for my engineering degree. I’m really happy on my degree course and I use the knowledge and skills I gained while studying at FoundationCampus every day.” Emrah moved to FoundationCampus at London South Bank from another university’s foundation course as he knew it wasn’t right for him. All the staff at FoundationCampus were really friendly and helped him settle in quickly. Emrah feels he really benefited from the IELTS preparation classes and was really good preparation for his university studies.

Undergraduate Foundation Programme Five pathways are offered at FoundationCampus centres and examples

of the three academic modules students might take are*:

Business, Economics, Finance and Management

e.g. Business & Economics, Maths, Accounting

Computing, Engineering & Sciences

e.g. Maths, Physics, Chemistry

Law, Humanities and Social Sciences

e.g. Sociology, Psychology, International Relations

Life Sciences

e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Maths

Art**, Design and Media

e.g. Media Art, Sociology, ICT (Information Communication Technology)

*Pathways and modules offered vary by centre

**Full Art Foundation programme offered at Coventry FoundationCampus

Undergraduate Foundation Programme – sample timetable

Master’s Foundation “Compared to my classmates who have started the Master’s

degree with me without doing the Master’s Foundation

Programme, I think I am much better able to manage my time

and cope with the course thanks to the focus on time

management skills and research methodology.

Thinking outside the box, sourcing and referencing are all

invaluable skills and techniques which I developed on the

preparation programme and I feel much better equipped to

be successful on my Master’s.”

Ikram Lachgar, Algerian student, FoundationCampus

London FoundationCampus

CEGAS Training, March 2011

Birkbeck, The Central School of Speech and Drama, Courtauld Institute of

Art, Goldsmiths, Heythrop College, The Institute of Cancer Research,

King's College, Royal Academy of Music, Institute of Education,

London Business School, The London School of Economics and Political Science,

London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Queen Mary, The

Royal Veterinary College, St George's, The School of Oriental and African Studies,

The School of Pharmacy, Royal Holloway, University College London,

School of Advanced Study, University of London Institute in Paris

World Class partners

University Rankings

Birkbeck does not feature in league tables as it is not a full-time university. Hence it cannot be compared with other universities on the same basis

University Rankings 2011 The Times Guardian

LSE

UCL

King’s College London

SOAS

Royal Holloway, University of London

Queen Mary, University of London

Goldsmiths, University of London

5

7

16

27

31

36

52

8

5

25

11

41

46

58

Research Rankings

RAE Rankings 2008 (Research Assessment Exercise) UK Rank

London School of Economics and Political Science

UCL

Queen Mary, University of London

King’s College London

Royal Holloway, University of London

The School of Oriental and African Studies

Birkbeck, University of London

Goldsmiths, University of London

2

5

11

21

23

30

31

34

London locations

London FoundationCampus

Fam Trip, March 2011

Olga Kurovska Kiev, Ukraine Studying: UFP Business Offers include: King’s College London and Queen Mary, University of London for Business Management I really like London. It’s such a cosmopolitan city and I want to stay here in the future. The facilities at London FoundationCampus are outstanding. We have access to the Birkbeck library, which gives me plenty of space to study as well as a place to go during my spare time. We can also use the University of London Union and their fantastic sports facilities! I have been trained as a Student Ambassador at London FoundationCampus, which involves helping new students to settle in London when they first arrive and is great experience. My teamwork skills have really improved thanks to this and through frequent group work during English and the Personal Development Planning classes.

The perfect learning adventure

Stafford House Study Holidays

The UK

This course provides students with the core language, study skills and confidence needed for studying pre-university programmes.

• 30 lessons per week

• Maximum class size of 16

• Evening social activities

• Optional full-day weekend excursions available (extra charge)

Academic English

Age: 15–18 years Duration: 1–7 weeks

Location: CATS Cambridge; CATS Canterbury

• 30 hours of lessons per week with professional artists


• One full-day excursion per week

• No English Language lessons

Specialist programmes: Art & Design


Location: Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts

• 28-35 hours of lessons per week with professional practitioners


• One full-day excursion per week

• No English Language lessons

Specialist programmes: Drama


Location: Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts

Specialist programmes: Arsenal Soccer Schools Age: 10–17 years Duration: 2 weeks

Location: Cheltenham; York

• 20 hours of soccer coaching per week

• 15 hours of English lessons per week based around soccer

• Individual Player Development Plan

• Full-day excursion to Emirates Stadium in London included (from York, this includes an overnight stay)

• Free pack containing Arsenal rain jacket, football shirt, shorts and socks

• Open to boys only

Felsted

Felsted School

Age: 7 - 16

Wokingham Bearwood College

Age: 10 - 17

Bearwood College

Age: 10 - 17

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Stafford House

School of English

Excellence in English since 1952

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English Language schools for Adults

Excellence in English since 1952

• Two iconic destinations

• Students from 16+

• A range of language, business and

examination programmes

• Opportunity to study in both locations

• Modern facilities and excellent customer

care


Canterbury – Located in County Kent


London – Located in

tranquil Bloomsbury

Pick from 2 campus’s

Art & Design Foundation

• University of the Arts

London

• 5 days a week teaching

• Access 7 days a week

• End of year shows,

exhibition, magazine

• 100% success

BA (Hons) Fashion Design

• Patter Cutting

• Research & Design Development

• Garment Making

• Illustration

• IT Skills

• Surface Design

• Critical & Contextual Studies

BA (Hons) Graphics & Illustration

• Graphic Design

• Drawing

• Illustration

• Typography

• Animation

• Print Making

• Photography

• Critical & Contextual Studies

Student profile

Nicola Armitage, UK

BA(Hons) Fashion Design

“I came and visited CSVPA and I was

impressed with the facilities, they

were great. I sensed that CSVPA

was a unique place; I have never

come across a place like this before.

It has a unique atmosphere; it is

a community here, not just a

building with classrooms where you

learn.”

Pre-Master’s Art & Design

• Bridges the gap BA & MA

• Switching discipline

• BA outside UK

• Improve English

• Adapt to UK teaching

• Develop portfolio

• Develop lines for research

Drama Foundation

• First ever drama foundation

• In association with RADA

• 3 terms

• Intensive programme

• Master classes

• Audition preparation

Student profile

Maria Penella Gomez, Mexico

Drama Foundation

“The training here is very

personalised, not like any normal

drama school. The students get the

full focus of the teachers, and you

use that focus in your work. The

school and the city of Cambridge

has such a young atmosphere, you

feel connected and part of

something special.”

Top university destinations

Future prospects

The UK’s leading university pathways


Cambridge Education Group

Thanks very much for your time.

Rory Curley

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