A secondary school, taught in English, in Cambridge.

AccommodationElizabeth House · Ages: 14-17 · Kind: Boarding house⁠9 of 35 similar publish this
BoardingNote: catered boarding; day students buy their own meals⁠31 of 35 similar publish this
Price£23,190–£40,440/ year · 2027/28 · depending on citizenship
Next dateintakes in September, January and April⁠Starts
LanguageEnglish⁠Requires IELTS 4.0
Duration3 or 2 or 1 terms⁠

✓ 12 official sources · checked 29 Oct 2026

Official page ↗
The school years

From age 15

Which ages and school years?

UK Years 10–11

From age 15

UK Year 10–11 · US Grade 9–10 · as published

What do they study?
8 subjects
EnglishMathematicsSciencePhysical EducationArtBusiness StudiesHumanitiesEconomics
Life at school

Day to day

The school in facts
BoardingNote: catered boarding; day students buy their own meals
Class sizeAverage: 11
GuardianshipNot found on official pages
Where you'll study

Studying in Cambridge

What is the campus like?
City size100,000 to 500,000 people · our calculation from Wikidata: about 123,867 in 2011
Distance to the centre≈ 1.4 km from the centre, straight line · our calculation
HousingRooms run by the institution⁠
FoodCanteen⁠
SupportCounselling⁠, Disability supportInferred, Health service⁠, Student clubs⁠

The rest of what we hold on CATS Global is on its page.

What it costs

£40,440 / year

Fees as the school lists them, each with its year.

How does the price vary?

/ term · 2026/27 · EU citizens

Is that expensive?

A typical price

Among 51 similar programmes, in euros / year

This programme €48,454

Costs more than 36 of 50 similar programmes. Half of them cost between €28,627 and €48,454.

Same level and language. Years differ; euros are approximate (ECB).

All 51, cheapest first
Middle School (American School of Valencia)2026/27≈ €9,291
Secondary (Cambridge House British International School)2026/27≈ €9,400
Secundaria (Year 7 a 11) (Caxton College)2026/27≈ €9,810
High School (American School of Valencia)2026/27≈ €9,862
International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (American School of Valencia)2026/27≈ €9,862
Sixth Form (Cambridge House British International School)2026/27≈ €9,950
Bachillerato (Year 12 y 13) (Caxton College)2026/27≈ €9,980
Osmileté gymnázium Open Gate (Open Gate – Boarding School)2026/27≈ €11,601
Elite Sports Programme (Sotogrande International School)2026/27≈ €20,830
Middle School (MYP) (Sotogrande International School)2026/27≈ €23,100
Junior High (Riverside School Prague)2026/27≈ €25,916
Senior High: IGCSE Programme (Years 10-11) (Riverside School Prague)2026/27≈ €28,014
High School (IB Diploma, High School Diploma) (Sotogrande International School)2026/27≈ €28,255
Sixth Form (16-18) (The British School in the Netherlands)2026/27≈ €28,998
Senior High: IB Diploma Programme (Years 12-13) (Riverside School Prague)2026/27≈ €29,084
Middle School (International School of Prague)2026/27≈ €30,935
Middle Years Programme (Grades 6-10) (International School of Amsterdam)2026/27≈ €31,895
MYP Programme (Middle Years Programme) (Danube International School Vienna)2026/27≈ €32,342
IB Diploma Programme (Grades 11-12) (International School of Amsterdam)2026/27≈ €32,755
Career-related Programme @ ISP (International School of Prague)2026/27≈ €34,185
Diploma Programme @ ISP (International School of Prague)2026/27≈ €34,185
Upper School (International School of Prague)2026/27≈ €34,185
DP Programme (Diploma Programme) (Danube International School Vienna)2026/27≈ €35,240
A-levels (Kings Education)2026/27≈ €39,684
A-levels: transfer from Year 12 and resits (one year) (Kings Education)2026/27≈ €39,684
International High School Programme (Kings Education)2026/27≈ €39,684
A Level AI-Powered Adaptive Learning Programme (David Game College)2026/27≈ €41,936
GCSE AI-Adaptive Learning Programme (David Game College)2026/27≈ €41,936
A Level (David Game College)2026/27≈ €44,932
A Level Retake Course (David Game College)2026/27≈ €44,932
GCSE (David Game College)2026/27≈ €44,932
GCSE Retake Course (David Game College)2026/27≈ €44,932
Extended Diploma in Creative Practice: Art, Design & Communication (Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts)2027/28≈ €47,124
Extended Diploma in Music Performance and Production (Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts)2027/28≈ €47,124
Extended Diploma in Performing Arts – Drama (Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts)2027/28≈ €47,124
Junior High School (Grades 7-8) (American International School Salzburg)2026/27≈ €48,000
This programme2027/28≈ €48,454
A Level (CATS Global Schools)2027/28≈ €48,454
GCSE (CATS Global Schools)2027/28≈ €48,454
AIS-Salzburg High School Diploma (Grades 9-12) (American International School Salzburg)2026/27≈ €51,000
A-Level (Abbey DLD Colleges)2026/27≈ €56,226
BTEC (Abbey DLD Colleges)2026/27≈ €56,226
GCSE (Abbey DLD Colleges)2026/27≈ €56,226
Middle Years Programme (Grades 6-10) (Amadeus International School Vienna)2026/27≈ €65,230
IB Diploma Programme (Schule Schloss Salem)2027/28≈ €68,400
AMADEUS High School Diploma (Grades 9-12) (Amadeus International School Vienna)2026/27≈ €69,865
IB Diploma Programme (Grades 11-12) (Amadeus International School Vienna)2026/27≈ €69,865
IB Career-related Programme with a focus on Business (Grades 11-12) (Amadeus International School Vienna)2026/27≈ €69,865
IB Career-related Programme in Music (Grades 11-12) (Amadeus International School Vienna)2026/27≈ €69,865
IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) (St. Gilgen International School)2026/27≈ €74,200
IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) and StGIS Diploma (St. Gilgen International School)2026/27≈ €75,800
Fees by grade
Grade or stageYear · who paysPrice
Cambridge2026/27 · EU citizens£10,570 / termincl. VAT
≈ €12,665
Cambridge2026/27 · International students£12,835 / termincl. VAT
≈ €15,379
Cambridge2026/27 · Domestic students£22,080 / yearincl. VAT
≈ €26,456
Cambridge2026/27 · EU citizens£31,710 / yearincl. VAT
≈ €37,994
Cambridge2026/27 · International students£38,505 / yearincl. VAT
≈ €46,136
Cambridge2026/27 · Domestic students£7,360 / termincl. VAT
≈ €8,819
Cambridge2027/28 · EU citizens£11,100 / termincl. VAT
≈ €13,300
Cambridge2027/28 · International students£13,480 / termincl. VAT
≈ €16,151
Cambridge2027/28 · Domestic students£23,190 / yearincl. VAT
≈ €27,786
Cambridge2027/28 · EU citizens£33,300 / yearincl. VAT
≈ €39,899
Cambridge2027/28 · International students£40,440 / yearincl. VAT
≈ €48,454
Cambridge2027/28 · Domestic students£7,730 / termincl. VAT
≈ €9,262
London2026/27 · EU citizens£10,385 / termincl. VAT
≈ €12,443
London2026/27 · International students£12,455 / termincl. VAT
≈ €14,923
London2026/27 · Domestic students£21,510 / yearincl. VAT
≈ €25,773
London2026/27 · EU citizens£31,155 / yearincl. VAT
≈ €37,329
London2026/27 · International students£37,365 / yearincl. VAT
≈ €44,770
London2026/27 · Domestic students£7,170 / termincl. VAT
≈ €8,591
London2027/28 · EU citizens£10,905 / termincl. VAT
≈ €13,066
London2027/28 · International students£13,080 / termincl. VAT
≈ €15,672
London2027/28 · Domestic students£22,590 / yearincl. VAT
≈ €27,067
London2027/28 · EU citizens£32,715 / yearincl. VAT
≈ €39,198
London2027/28 · International students£39,240 / yearincl. VAT
≈ €47,017
London2027/28 · Domestic students£7,530 / termincl. VAT
≈ €9,022
What does boarding add?
Boarding or residenceYearPrice
Single, en-suite · Self catered2026/27£16,980 / year
Single, en-suite · Catered2026/27£21,510 / year
Premium single, en-suite (Elizabeth House) · Catered2026/27£22,335 / year
Single, en-suite · Self catered2027/28£17,835 / year
Shared, en-suite (including Darwin House*) · Catered2027/28£19,200 / year
Standard Single, en-suite (including Darwin House*) · Catered2027/28£22,590 / year
Premium Single, en-suite (Elizabeth House) · Catered2027/28£23,460 / year
Shared, en-suite · Catered2026/27£21,510 / year
Single, en-suite · Catered2026/27£26,055 / year
Premium single, en-suite · Catered2026/27£29,415 / year
Shared, en-suite · Catered2027/28£22,590 / year
Single, en-suite · Catered2027/28£27,360 / year
What else do you pay?
Other feesYear · who paysPrice
Deposit2026/27 · All applicants£2,500 one-time
≈ €2,995
Registration2026/27 · All applicants£600 one-time
≈ €719
Registration2026/27 · All applicants£700 one-time
≈ €839
Every fee and condition published
Included in the price
  • BreakfastLunchEvening meal on weekdaysBrunch and supper at the weekend (catered accommodation, term time)
  • Scopecatered accommodation⁠
Not included
  • Examination feesMailing costs
Accommodation
  • Elizabeth House14-17 · single en-suite · House Parents live in; one awake 24 hours a day⁠
  • Darwin House99 en-suite bedrooms · continuing students only⁠
  • £16,980 / year · 2026/27⁠
  • £21,510 / year · 2026/27⁠
  • £22,335 / year · 2026/27⁠
  • £17,835 / year · 2027/28⁠
  • £19,200 / year · 2027/28⁠
  • £22,590 / year · 2027/28⁠
  • £23,460 / year · 2027/28⁠
  • Premier House15-17 · en-suite single and shared by two · 24-hour supervision, live-in House Parents · 7 minutes⁠
  • Casita partner accommodationstudents over 18⁠
  • £26,055 / year · 2026/27⁠
  • £29,415 / year · 2026/27⁠
  • £27,360 / year · 2027/28⁠
  • £30,900 / year · 2027/28⁠
How to get in

Starts: intakes in September, January and April

Is my language good enough?
Language requirement4.0 IELTS overall
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All 2 accepted proofs
IELTS 4.0 · Cambridge · Equivalent accepted: No
IELTS 4.0 · London · Equivalent accepted: Yes
What do they ask for?
AdmissionCambridge · Description: Offers may be conditional (grades and/or English language requirement) or unconditional; entry requirements are on the individual course pages⁠
Prior educationCambridge · School record: Good · Min years schooling: 9⁠London · School record: Good · Min years schooling: 9⁠
How to applyFee: none at submission · Link: https://www.catscambridge.com/apply-online/ · Route: online application form (direct or via education agent) · Steps: visit or online conversation; apply online with passport copy and recent school reports; offer pack (conditional or unconditional); acceptance form and minimum payment, then CAS or COE issued · Cambridge⁠Fee: none at submission · Link: https://www.guildhouseschool.com/apply-online/ · Route: online application form (direct or via education agent) · Steps: visit or online conversation; apply online with passport copy and recent school reports; offer pack (conditional or unconditional); acceptance form and minimum payment, then CAS or COE issued · London⁠
What else to look at

Other options

How do the alternatives compare?

5 of 5 similar publish a price

Similar: same type, country and language

The first two matches side by side with this programme, then 3 more.

This programmePre-A level CATS GlobalSimilarExtended Diploma in Music Performance and Production CSVPASimilarExtended Diploma in Performing Arts – Drama CSVPA
Price£40,440 / year · 2027/28£39,330 / year · 2027/28£39,330 / year · 2027/28
Duration3 or 2 or 1 terms6 terms6 terms
LanguageEnglishEnglishEnglish
Next dateNot published20 Sep 202720 Sep 2027

5 of 5 publish a next date.

£26,610–£39,330 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €31,884–€47,124
16+
age
Ual diploma
curriculum
Secondary schoolEnglish
Next date

David Game · LondonUnited Kingdom

A Level

£37,500 / year · 2026/27 · non-EU ≈ €44,932
A-Level
curriculum
Secondary schoolBoardingA-LevelsEnglish
Next date

David Game · LondonUnited Kingdom

GCSE

£29,760–£37,500 / year · 2026/27 · by citizenship ≈ €35,658–€44,932
14+
age
GCSE · IGCSE
curriculum
Secondary schoolBoardingESL supportEnglish
Next date
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The short version

The programme, from the facts

Pre-A level is a secondary school at CATS Global Schools in Cambridge, United Kingdom. It takes 3 or 2 or 1 terms. Teaching is in English.

It includes small groups and boarding.

How much does Pre-A level cost?

£40,440 / year · 2027/28 · non-EU; prices differ by citizenship (Domestic students: £23,190; EU citizens: £33,300; International students: £40,440). In euros that is ≈ €48,454.

When is the next deadline or start?

intakes in September, January and April (Starts).

What language is it taught in?

English (Requires IELTS 4.0).

How long does it take?

3 or 2 or 1 terms.

Where is it?

CATS Global Schools, Cambridge, United Kingdom.

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Money · 3 with values
AccommodationElizabeth House · Ages: 14-17 · Kind: Boarding house · Rooms: single en-suite · Cambridge · Supervision: House Parents live in; one awake 24 hours a day⁠Darwin House · Kind: Boarding house · Rooms: 99 en-suite bedrooms · Cambridge · Availability: continuing students only⁠£16,980 / year · 2026/27 · Cambridge⁠£21,510 / year · 2026/27 · Cambridge⁠£22,335 / year · 2026/27 · Cambridge⁠£17,835 / year · 2027/28 · Cambridge⁠£19,200 / year · 2027/28 · Cambridge⁠£22,590 / year · 2027/28 · Cambridge⁠£23,460 / year · 2027/28 · Cambridge⁠Premier House · Ages: 15-17 · Kind: Boarding house · Rooms: en-suite single and shared by two · London · Supervision: 24-hour supervision, live-in House Parents · Walk to school: 7 minutes⁠Casita partner accommodation · For: students over 18 · Kind: Independent · London⁠£21,510 / year · 2026/27 · London⁠£26,055 / year · 2026/27 · London⁠£29,415 / year · 2026/27 · London⁠£22,590 / year · 2027/28 · London⁠£27,360 / year · 2027/28 · London⁠£30,900 / year · 2027/28 · London⁠
Not includedItems: examination fees; mailing costs · Cambridge · 2026/27⁠Items: examination fees; mailing costs · London · 2026/27⁠
Included in the priceItems: Breakfast; Lunch; evening meal on weekdays; brunch and supper at the weekend (catered accommodation, term time) · Scope: catered accommodation · Cambridge⁠Items: Breakfast; Lunch; evening meal on weekdays; brunch and supper at the weekend (catered accommodation, term time) · Scope: catered accommodation · London⁠
Admission · 5 with values
How to applyFee: none at submission · Link: https://www.catscambridge.com/apply-online/ · Route: online application form (direct or via education agent) · Steps: visit or online conversation; apply online with passport copy and recent school reports; offer pack (conditional or unconditional); acceptance form and minimum payment, then CAS or COE issued · Cambridge⁠Fee: none at submission · Link: https://www.guildhouseschool.com/apply-online/ · Route: online application form (direct or via education agent) · Steps: visit or online conversation; apply online with passport copy and recent school reports; offer pack (conditional or unconditional); acceptance form and minimum payment, then CAS or COE issued · London⁠
Accommodation ruleRule: students under 21 must live in school accommodation unless living with a parent or a guardian aged at least 25, within reasonable travelling distance, with Principal's approval · Cambridge⁠Rule: students under 18 must live in school accommodation unless living with a parent or a guardian aged at least 25, within reasonable travelling distance, with Head's approval · London⁠
AdmissionCambridge · Description: Offers may be conditional (grades and/or English language requirement) or unconditional; entry requirements are on the individual course pages⁠
Language requirementIELTS 4.0 · Cambridge · Equivalent accepted: No⁠IELTS 4.0 · London · Equivalent accepted: Yes⁠
Prior educationCambridge · School record: Good · Min years schooling: 9⁠London · School record: Good · Min years schooling: 9⁠
Programme · 12 with values · 1 without
Minimum age15 years · Cambridge⁠15 years · London⁠
BoardingNote: catered boarding; day students buy their own meals · Offered: Both · CambridgeInferredNote: catered boarding at Premier House for under-18s; day students buy their own meals · Offered: Both · LondonInferred
Class sizeAverage: 11 · Cambridge⁠Average: 11 · London⁠
DeliveryOn campusInferred
DurationNote: 3 terms September start; 2 terms January start; 1 term April start · Unit: Terms · Options: 3; 2; 1 · Cambridge⁠Note: 3 terms September start; 2 terms January start · Unit: Terms · Options: 3; 2 · London⁠
GradesCambridge · Uk years: 10; 11 · Us grades: 9; 10Inferred
GuardianshipNot found on official pages
Hours per weekCambridge · Hours min: 30⁠London · Hours min: 25⁠
Language of instructionEnglish⁠
Start ruleRule: intakes in September, January and April · Intakes: September; January; April · Cambridge⁠Rule: intakes in September and January · Intakes: September; January · London⁠
StructureCambridge · Description: One year or less; follows a similar approach to GCSE; external exams expected in English and Maths; September and January starting points⁠London · Description: Chance to be entered for IGCSE exams in English and Mathematics; all subjects of the chosen pathway are compulsory⁠
SubjectsCambridge · Compulsory: Maths; Business & Commerce; Humanities; Visual Arts; Science; Engaging with Technology; Physical Education⁠Intake: January · Pathway: Arts & Humanities · London · Subjects: English; Mathematics; Science; Physical Education; Art; Business Studies; Humanities⁠Intake: January · Pathway: Economics and Financial Trading · London · Subjects: English; Mathematics; Science; Physical Education; Business Studies; Economics⁠Intake: September · London · Compulsory: Art; Business Studies; English; Humanities; Mathematics; Physical Education; Science⁠
SupervisionText: live-in House Parents, 24-hour supervision, one House Parent awake 24 hours a day · Cambridge⁠Text: live-in House Parents available 24 hours a day onsite; CCTV monitoring of the boarding house · London⁠

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