Admissions

The first step in the pathway to success

Join CATS Academy Boston

We are excited you are interested in pursuing your high school education with us at CATS Academy Boston. We accept applications from students with a wide variety of passions, personal backgrounds, and unique perspectives.

If you are motivated, educationally curious and have a passion for a global community, please reach out to the admissions team or follow the admissions processes below.

Local Students

For students from the USA, follow these steps to apply to join CATS Academy Boston.

DOMESTIC ADMISSIONS

International Students

Follow these steps to start your educational experience with us in the United States.

INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS

Entry Requirements

When applying to join CATS Academy Boston, applicants must meet the following entry requirements. For International students with a lower level of English the CATS Extra Program will be offered. If you have any questions regarding the requirements or about applying to the school, please contact admissions@catsboston.com.

Applicant

Grade 8

Grade 9

Grade 10

Grade 11

Grade 12

Postgraduate

Domestic Students

Completion of US Grade 7

Completion of US Grade 8

Completion of US Grade 9

Completion of US Grade 10

Completion of US Grade 11

Students must hold a High School Diploma

International Students

Completion of US Grade 7 or equivalent

TOEFL 40/IELTS 4.0 or equivalent

Completion of US Grade 8 or equivalent

TOEFL 40/IELTS 4.0 or equivalent

Completion of US Grade 9 or equivalent

TOEFL 50/IELTS 4.5 or equivalent

Completion of US Grade 10 or equivalent

TOEFL 60/IELTS 5.0 or equivalent

Completion of US Grade 11 or equivalent

TOEFL 65/IELTS 5.5 or equivalent

Students must hold a High School Diploma or an international equivalent

TOEFL 94-101/IELTS 7 or equivalent

USA Visa Guide

Most international students will require a visa to study in the United States. Read our guide to determine if you will require a visa to study with us.

Student Success

“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 (#50 Liberal Arts University Ranking 2025)

“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 (#10 National University Ranking 2025)

“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 2025) 

“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 (#30 National University Ranking 2025)

“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 (#54 National University Ranking 2025)

“I would definitely recommend CATS Boston to other students. The school is so diverse, it has an international community. Everyone is so supportive and helpful, and I always feel safe here, I feel very at home.”

Sadie from Germany

“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 U.SPlays Shooting Guard for CATS Boston’s Boys Prep Basketball Team and previously for Brazil’s U16 National Team

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