Short-Term Exchange Program

The short-term exchange program lasts from one-week cultural exchange events to half-year exchange programs. In principle, these programs are organized individually according to various purposes and the number of participants between MHS and its affiliated schools.

For example, a two-week exchange program would cover a wide range of activities such as intercultural living, academic and sports exchange events, etc. Each year, approximately 200 short-term exchange students visit our school.  In other cases, some recommendations made by MHS with overseas affiliated schools are needed.  For half a year exchange programs, government-sponsored students from programs such as Asian Bridge are usually selected.

PRE GCSE

Best for Year 9 Students (Current Year 8)
Over a year or two-term of study, students study a range of subjects encouraging them to explore their academic potential and discover where their interests lie.
Intensive English tuition is given alongside specialist subject tuition to develop the level the student needs to move to the next programme of study. This programme prepares students to take the Key English Test (now A2 Key) or Preliminary English Test (now B1 Preliminary) Cambridge English exam and develops essential study skills including listening, note-taking, and essay and report writing.

• Sit the Key English Test (KET) or Preliminary English Test (PET) Cambridge English
• Exam at the end of the course
• Allows the student to progress to a higher level such as GCSE
• Develops essential study skills: listening, note-taking, essay and report writing
• Improved confidence
• Students learn about a range of subjects in English

GCSE (2 Year Programme)

Best for year 10 (Current Year 9)

Classes are taught by subject specialists who are trained in how to teach students who have English as a second language.

The qualification encourages students to explore their academic potential and discover where their interests lie. The qualification is internationally recognised and is normally obtained after two years of study.

• GCSE Qualifications in a wide range of subjects
• Improved subject knowledge for university preparation programmes
• English fluency and proficiency ready for university preparation programmes
• Enhanced study skills required to excel in a chosen university preparation programme
• Builds personal confidence and independence
• Improved collaborative skills

Fast Track GCSE (Bosworth Independent School)

Students opting for the one-year GCSE course are usually aged 15+ and they generally take 5 subjects. This is an intensive programme and we would expect students to have some prior knowledge of the subjects they wish to study. British students may select this course in order to retake or resit their GCSE exams, or to transfer to Bosworth in Year 11. Candidates whose first language is not English will demonstrate their linguistic ability to study this course by meeting English Language requirements. These students will usually choose IGCSE English as a second language as one of their subjects.

On the one-year course, students choose Maths, English Language or EFL and at least one science subject from Biology, Chemistry and Physics. For the remaining subjects, they can choose from Chemistry or Psychology, Biology or Sociology and Physics or Business.

PRE A-Level

Best for year 11/12 Students (Current Year 10/11 )
Pre-A level is designed as an introduction to the UK Further Education system and follows a similar approach to GCSE, but with a duration of one year or less. Students experience a wide range of subjects which prepares them to progress to study A level, although this programme is also suitable for students wishing to progress to study UFP if they are of the appropriate age.
Pre-A Level offers students the opportunity to improve their English prior to moving to more advanced study and students should expect to take external exams in English and Maths.

• Introduces a student to UK teaching and prepares them for further study
• Improved subject knowledge for university preparation programmes
• English fluency and proficiency ready for university preparation programmes
• Enhanced study skills required to excel in a chosen university preparation programme
• Builds personal confidence and independenceImproved collaborative skills

A-Level

A Levels are a focused qualification of three subjects and English studied over two years, with examinations in the second year. The A Level delivery is specifically designed for motivated international students, with additional English language support to help them excel in their studies. We offer a wide range of subjects. We work with each student to choose the best combination to achieve their university goals.

• A Level qualifications in a wide choice of subjects, including Sciences, Humanities and the Arts
• Develop desirable study skills, such as critical thinking, essay/report writing and solution-based thinking
• Unlock progressing to a UK or international university

UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION PROGRAMME (UFP)

Best for Year 13 students (Current Year 12)

Designed specifically for high achieving international students, the University Foundation Programme acts as a bridge from students’ high school education in their own country to university in the UK.

The UFP recognises the specific academic challenges that International students face and uses assessment strategies that offer the best opportunities to demonstrate a student’s academic level and potential. Students each choose three academic subjects with exams at the end of the qualification. In addition, all students attend academic English classes designed to develop their English skills for university. Final UFP grades are determined by exams as well as a significant amount of coursework, which simulates the structure of most UK university courses. Choosing a subject combination is important as universities look for students who have good grades in the right subjects. We work intensively with each student to choose the best combination to help achieve their university and career aspirations.

• Gain an accredited qualification accepted by 95 of the 100 top UK universities
• Unlock progressing to a UK or international university
• Develop skills needed to succeed at university with a focus on improved capacity to learn with confidence and independence
• Improved English language fluency and proficiency
• Develop the foundation knowledge needed to study a specific subject at undergraduate level
• Experience life at an international school and prepare for life at a UK university

HIGH SCHOOL TERM PROGRAMME

Best for Year 9/10 students

This programme is ideal for students looking for an international experience without disrupting their academic studies at home. Classes are designed to complement a student’s current studies and a notarised report can be produced showing the individual progress and achievements of the student.

• Experience studying in the British education system
• Enjoy a range of activities and trips around the UK
• Study with peers from over 70 countries and gain global perspective
• Earn study credentials in your home country
• Build personal confidence and independence
• Improve your English language skills

A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA

A High School Diploma is a North American academic school qualification awarded upon high school graduation. It is an internationally recognized level of educational achievement that gives you the ideal start for progression to one of the best universities or colleges in the U.S. It is studied over the course of four years, from Grade 9 to Grade 12. You can join CATS Academy for one year, or for all of the four years.

CATS Academy educates students from Grade 8. The Grade 8 curriculum is designed to pave the way for a firm grasp of the core subjects required to successfully complete the High School Diploma program. Students are also taught key study skills to launch them successfully into Grade 9.

CATS EXTRA PROGRAMME

The CATS Extra program has been designed for international students in Grades 8 to 10 with a lower level of English. Students taking this program will benefit from small class sizes, allowing increased personalized support, and regular language assessment in the core areas of study required to complete the High School Diploma. Additional support in Math, Science, History, Academic English and Literature means that you will gain the necessary English language skills to prepare you for mainstream classes.

• Be taught by dedicated and knowledgeable ESL teachers who have helped many CATS Boston students achieve the necessary English language skills to succeed in their High School Diploma
• Improve your overall understanding of English in the four key areas: speaking, listening, writing and reading
• Gain confidence communicating in English both academically and socially
• Learn and develop subject specific vocabulary
• Develop your use of grammar and pronunciation
• Proceed to mainstream classes once completed
• Receive continued ESL support in English Literature, History and Science