Two students studying together in a CATS Extra classroom

CATS Academy Boston · U.S.

CATS Extra. English first. Then the diploma.

A focused academic programme for international students entering Grades 8, 9 or 10 who have not yet met the English requirements for mainstream classes — and who are aspiring to a U.S. High School Diploma.

CATS Extra Program

A small room. Subject vocabulary. Then a door into the diploma.

Designed and delivered by experienced ESL educators. Typically one year over two semesters. Students who progress rapidly may advance to mainstream classes after one semester by meeting the required assessment score.

Grades
8, 9, 10
Hours / week
22
Length
1 year
Start
Sept or Jan

Through studying this programme students will

  • Be taught by dedicated and knowledgeable ESL teachers.
  • Improve their overall understanding of English.
  • Gain confidence communicating in English.
  • Learn and develop subject-specific vocabulary.
  • Proceed to mainstream classes once completed.
  • Receive continued ESL support in all academic coursework.
An ESL class at CATS Academy Boston

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