Ivy League Program
Be excellent
Who is this programme for?
Explore top university or college options while studying in Boston – America’s most academic city. Attend classes in English language development, learn the approach of the SAT and ACT examinations and familiarise yourself with the skills you need to achieve top marks. On this course you will take SAT and ACT practice tests, complemented by workshops on preparing for American college admissions.
What will you achieve?
You will:
- understand the format of the SAT and ACT examinations
- practise your English
- make friends from all over the world
- learn strategies to be your best in the exams
- sit practice exams.
Timetable highlights
On the Ivy League Program, you will gain insight into what it takes to progress to a world-ranked university in the US. You will prepare for SAT and ACT, the US university entrance exams, and enjoy visits to colleges in the Boston area such as MIT and Harvard giving you the ultimate Ivy League experience.
Week 1
| Day |
Time |
Activity |
| Monday |
8:30-12:00 |
TOEFL speaking and writing |
| 1:30-4:00 |
Freedom Trail and Quincy Market |
| Tuesday |
8:30-12:00 |
TOEFL listening and reading |
| 1:30-4:00 |
Choosing your path: your college/university and your test scores |
| Wednesday |
8:30-12:00 |
TOEFL grammar and vocabulary |
| 1:30-4:00 |
Harvard Tour and Natural History Museum |
| Thursday |
8:30-12:00 |
TOEFL time and stress management |
| 1:30-4:00 |
Study skills: Applying confidence and competence in academic environments |
| Friday |
8:30-12:00 |
TOEFL practice test with tailored feedback |
| 1:30 - 4:00 |
Newbury Street, Skywalk Observation, Copley Square |
| Saturday |
Full day of trips and excursions |
| Sunday |
Full day of trips and excursions |
Week 2
| Day |
Time |
Activity |
| Monday |
8:30-12:00 |
SAT question analysis |
| 1:30-4:00 |
Salem and Witch Museum |
| Tuesday |
8:30-12:00 |
SAT reading analysis |
| 1:30-4:30 |
Financial planning and scholarships
College fair |
| Wednesday |
8:30-12:00 |
SAT active reading |
| 1:30-4:00 |
MIT tour and the Science Museum |
| Thursday |
8:30-12:00 |
SAT essay skills |
| 1:30-4:00 |
Essay and applications |
| Friday |
8:30-12:00 |
SAT simulation and personalized study anaylsis |
| 1:30 - 4:00 |
USS Constitution, North End and Bunker Hill |
| Saturday |
Full day of trips and excursions |
| Sunday |
Full day of trips and excursions |
Quick facts
| Age |
15+ |
| Language level requirements |
TOEFL 70 or equivalent |
| Average class size |
12 |
| Availability |
CATS Boston |
*Timetables are subject to change. We reserve the right to change these schedules with out prior notice.