High School Preparation Program

Meet the CATS Boston community and prepare for success 

High School Preparation Program Overview

For new students who want to get a head start on their CATS Academy Boston journey, our exciting two-week preparation program is designed to help them settle into campus life before beginning their High School Diploma. The program offers a warm introduction to our vibrant community. Through interactive critical thinking challenges, team-building activities, and collaborative projects, students will build confidence, make new friends, and develop key academic skills. They’ll also enjoy trips into the heart of Boston, giving them the opportunity to explore the city, discover its rich culture and history, and feel at home in their new surroundings before classes begin.

What Are The Benefits Of The High School Preparation Program?

As well as becoming familiar with the CATS Academy Boston campus and settling into their new home, through the High School Preparation Program students will:

Meet and make friends with other students
Explore the campus and become confident with where their classes will take place
Improve their English reading, writing and speaking skills alongside other new members of the CATS Academy Boston community
Take part in critical thinking activities and relationship building exercises both inside and outside of the classroom
Work on a research project and practice a format required by CATS Academy Boston and most colleges and universities
Refine their academic writing skills
Have fun and explore the city of Boston

Sample Timetable

	7am - 8am	9am - 12pm	12pm - 1pm	1pm - 2pm	2pm - 4pm	4pm - 5pm	5pm - 9pm
MON	Breakfast	Study skills	Lunch	Free time	How to conduct research	Dinner	Golf
TUE		Research MIT			Excursion to MIT		Trip to the movies
WED		Writing: Identity & identification			Reading: 'My Name' by Sandra Cisneros		Trampoline park
THU		Listening: What does your name say about you?			Speaking: Introducing myself		Shopping excursion
FRI		Journal Entry: How I see my future			Speaking: 'Where I see myself...'		Comic-Con Convention
SAT		Full day of activities: bowling, shopping, Carousel Fun Center
SUN		Free time: shopping at the mall or a movie

*Please note that this schedule is subject to change.

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 (#13 National University Ranking 2026) 

“CATS gave me unbelievable freedom and trust to pursue learning at the depth I cared about most. I can’t imagine another school that would go to the lengths CATS did to allow me to delve into advanced coursework and real research."

AJ from ThailandProgressed to Brown University (#13 National University Ranking 2026) 

“I would totally recommend CATS Academy Boston to everyone who is looking for an international boarding school. I will always remember the 3 years I spent at CATS Academy because this place provides so many new perspectives I couldn’t have got otherwise at my home.”

Dima from UkraineProgressed to University of Pennsylvania
(#7 National University Ranking 2026)

“My experience at CATS has meant a lot to me. My educators were always approachable and willing to help, whether it was with academics, advice, or encouragement, and that support made a big difference in my confidence and growth."

Huu from VietnamProgressed to Northeastern University
(#46 National University Ranking 2026)

“My past two years at CATS/NAHA have contributed to tremendous growth across various aspects of my life, allowing me to pursue athletic and academic excellence in an environment filled with community and diversity."

Aaniva from United States | Hockey AcademyProgressed to Amherst College (#2 Liberal Arts University Ranking 2026)

“The biggest help was my college counselor. He helped me from starting from absolutely nowhere and not having any idea of what I want to do to picking a major and then looking at different colleges. “

Yam from Hong KongProgressed to New York University (#32 National University Ranking 2026)

“I’m really thankful for my experience at CATS. Having the opportunity to simultaneously play hockey at a high-level and partake in rigorous academics were important factors to me, and CATS Academy Boston was able to provide me with that throughout my three-year journey."

Zachary from the United States | Hockey AcademyProgressed to Boston College (#36 National University Ranking 2026)

“My teachers here really support me because they are very active. My STEAM teacher has introduced me to opportunities outside of class to help with my extracurriculars, as well as workshops I could take."

Cath from VietnamProgressed to Florida State University (#51 National University Ranking 2026)

“Arriving at CATS Boston I was very nervous, it’s a new place, new environment, new people, new culture but they helped me get through it because we have such an amazing faculty. The staff, and everyone, are eager to help you settle in and get comfortable.”

Landry from RwandaProgressed to DePauw University (#58 Liberal Arts University Ranking 2026)

“The coaches really help us a lot and teach us the skills we need to win games and to develop us as individual players. CATS Boston has given me a lot of opportunities - especially for college as there are lots that come and see us play. I’d recommend the Basketball Program at CATS Boston because we play at a high level and are challenged to push ourselves as we play good teams every single game.”  

Patrick from United States | Basketball ProgramPlayed Shooting Guard for CATS Boston’s Boys Prep Basketball Team

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