The University of Cambridge welcomes applications from suitably qualified international students. We recognize the great academic and cultural value of a diverse student body. Admitting students from outside the UK allows us to seek talent from the widest possible pool.
Attracting so many talented international applicants means competition for places is fierce. However, academic achievement and potential remain the selection criteria for senior high school candidates.
The application processThe application process is the same for all applicants. Whilst much of the information presented on this website is focused on GCE, and A Levels, many other school and national examinations at an equal level are also acceptable.
All applications to UK universities are made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS）, which operates on a pre-qualification basis where offers are made in advance of applicants achieving their final grades. Offer holders are finally confirmed or rejected once the results for the relevant qualifications are received.
UCAS will require applicants’ predicted grades. A predicted grade is the grade of qualification an applicant’s school believes they are likely to achieve, all things being well. These predicted grades are used during the admissions process to help the University understand each applicant’s potential.
For a step-by-step guide, please refer to our main Applying pages.Application fee
Most international applicants are required to pay an application fee of £60. This is a standard charge that supports the administration of the application process and maintenance of the systems used in this process. See Terms and conditions of the application fee.
1. Why does the Cambridge university welcome overseas students?| A．They are foreigners. |
| B．They are more qualified than local students. |
| C．They will provide diversity for the campus. |
| D．They will be recognized by the UK government. |
| A．Gaokao results can play a part. |
| B．International experience is a must. |
| C．An offer is the guarantee of admission. |
| D．Applicant’s school can predict the result. |
| A．A British twelfth grader. |
| B．A Hong Kong eleventh grader. |
| C．A student in Peking University. |
| D．A junior high school student from Beijing. |
2 . The Foundation for Educational Progress is Seeking a New Chief Executive
The Foundation for Educational Progress is an independent charity established by a global news organization in 2012. We support children from underserved backgrounds to have inspiring discussions about the news, which teach them to creatively solve problems, listen with an open mind and speak with confidence.
Our founding Chief Executive, Emily Evans, has decided to move on to tackle new challenges. She will step down next summer, and we are seeking a new Chief Executive to lead the charity as it begins a hugely exciting next stage of global growth. Our programme, Topical Talk, has expanded from a UK pilot in 2013 to reaching over 200,000 children across the world today, and we have ambitious plans for the next decade.
We have an extraordinary platform to support our growth ambitions: a talented, highly motivated and supportive team; a collaborative (合作的), high-trust culture; and clear strategic focus. We are looking for a leader who can build on this platform and realise our potential for scale at the same time as deepening our impact, ensuring that we always stay focused on making a meaningful difference in the lives of children who are most in need of extra support.
If you have experience of scaling an organisation while taking a collaborative, inclusive and empowering approach to leadership, and you are passionate about our mission, we would love to hear from you. The role is based in headquarters in London at least two days per week.
Find more information, including details of how to apply, here:
foundationforprogress.org/chiefexecutive
1. What do we know about the Foundation for Educational Progress?| A．It is a global news organization. |
| B．It runs many exchange programs. |
| C．It hopes to expand its global influence. |
| D．It provides financial help to needy children. |
| A．Take on the role immediately. |
| B．Specialize in global news reporting. |
| C．Lead the team in an authoritative way. |
| D．Ensure a minimal weekly presence in London. |
| A．News Updates. | B．Career Opportunities. |
| C．Educational Resources. | D．Volunteering Information. |
3 . Children’s museums become an essential part of our play menu. Here are 4 famous muse-ums for families.
KidsQuest Children’s Museum
It features huge windows, beautifully designed exhibits and an adventurous, two-story rope ladders in the opening gallery. Kids of all ages will love building with real tools in the re-cycled room, running the cash register, doing physics experiments on water in the Water Lab and much more. Reservations are required. You can make them online.
Imagine Children’s Museum
Imagine Children’s Museum’s new 33,000-square-foot expansion doubles the museum’s previous play space and its shows. At over 60,000 square feet, its current area is much bigger than other local children’s museums (which average around 10,000-20,000 square feet). Visitors can spend hours in the museum.
Children’s Museum of Tacoma
At 10,000 square feet in size, the Children’s Museum of Tacoma has a huge draw. Since it opened about a decade ago, it has offered pay-as-you-will admission and has no plans to change that anytime soon. This means that you can stop off for an hour, without worrying about whether you’ve gotten your money’s worth.
Seattle Children’s Museum
This kid-favorite spot is located on the lower level of the Seattle Center Armory building. Long-time museum lovers will notice a new exhibit, a post office where kids can weigh packages and slide behind the driver’s seat to make pretend deliveries.
1. What should visitors do before going to KidsQuest Children’s Museum?| A．Bring children’s tools. | B．Make a reservation. |
| C．Take rope ladders. | D．Learn about physics experiments. |
| A．It has a long history. | B．It’s outdoor like a square. |
| C．It may save parents’ money. | D．It doubles its previous play space. |
| A．KidsQuest Children’s Museum. | B．Imagine Children’s Museum. |
| C．Children’s Museum of Tacoma. | D．Seattle Children’s Museum. |
4 . DAY TRIP ITINERARY (行程)
After a warm reception from your tour manager at your dedicated pick-up point in London, settle in your comfortable coach as we set off on our journey towards Stonehenge. The world’s most famous prehistoric monument has inspired people to study and interpret it for centuries, yet many questions remain to be answered —about who built it, when, and why.
After visiting Stonehenge, we drive to Windsor Castle, which is home to royalty and 1,000 years of royal history. The stunning 13-acre site is the largest and oldest occupied, working castle in the world. There are many famous, must-see moments within these spectacular rooms in the castle, like the grand Waterloo Chamber and the magnificent Crimson Drawing Room.
In the early evening, we make our way towards London and proceed towards your respective drop off points and bid farewell to all friends you have made on the tour.
ESSENTIALS TO CARRY WITH YOU
We recommend you wear comfortable clothing and carry essentials such as a jacket or jumper, dry snacks, water, tissues, chargers, power bank, etc., in your handbag as access to the luggage hold is only possible until a comfort stop or arrival at your destination. Hot foods are not allowed to be carried or consumed inside the coach.
PICK-UP POINTS
Name | Address | Times |
Harrow | Outside McDonalds, 363 Station Road, Harrow, London HA1 2AW | 07:15 |
Hounslow | Outside Hounslow West Station, Bath Road, London TW3 3DH | 08:00 |
Kenton | MANTRA HOLIDAYS, 296 Kenton Road, Harrow, London HA3 8DD | 07:00 |
Click here to go through the general information and Terms & Conditions before booking and travelling.
1. How many tourist spots will the participants visit?| A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Four. | D．Five. |
| A．the luggage hold is inaccessible when the bus is in motion |
| B．they are not allowed to be carried inside the coach |
| C．it’s convenient for you to enjoy hot foods |
| D．drivers are likely to access them |
| A．A journal. | B．A webpage. |
| C．A travel brochure. | D．A magazine. |
5 . Belt and Road
Dozens of oil paintings, prints, sculptures and other works of fine arts are on show at the National Art Museum of China until Sept 26 to mark the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative. Pieces on show come from the countries and regions involved in the BRI to convey the spiritual state and vision of Chinese civilization in a dialogue of openness with world art.
10 am-5 pm, daily. Building 27, 266 Tinglan Street, Linping district, Hangzhou, Zhejiang province.
Figures in ink
lnk artist Lu Zhiqiang says that as he gets older, he feels more of the difficulties of painting. He has been exploring ways to capture the spirituality of his subjects. Lu’s ongoing solo exhibition at the China National Academy of Painting, through to Friday, explorers the artist’s long-term experimentation with figure painting.
9 am-11:30 am, 1:30-4:30 pm, daily. 54 Xisanhuan Beilu, Haidian district. 010-6841-2606.
Vibrant Han art
The brick and stone from the Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 220) are known for their highly illustrative style, and provide an overview of history, geography, astronomy and other aspects of life that reveals the extent of the knowledge people at the time had about themselves and the world. The wealth of information the images contain still inspires artists today. The show marks the inauguration (落成典礼) of Inxx Gallery, and runs until Sept 26.9 am-5 pm, closed on Mondays. 1 Wusi Dajie, Dongcheng district, Beijing.010-6400-1476.
Underneath surface
Wu Wei’s current exhibition, titled Fur and Golden, reminds people in a clever way that their eyes can betray them. A first look at his color pieces leads viewers to believe that the artist is working with fur. In fact, the pieces are actually made of paper, intricately (复杂地) cut to copy the look and texture of fur. The exhibition is running at Tang Contemporary Art until Saturday.
11 am-6:30 pm, closed on Mondays. D06, 798 art zone, Chaoyang district, Beijing.010-5978-9610.
1. At the China National Academy of Painting, people can enjoy________ .| A．paintings centered on the Belt and Road | B．figure paintings by Lu Zhiqiang |
| C．prints and sculptures by Wu Wei | D．various works from many artists |
| A．They are in the same district. | B．They contain exhibits from the Han Dynasty. |
| C．They invite artists from abroad. | D．They are closed once a week. |
| A．On Sales. | B．Contemporary Art. | C．What’s on. | D．Lifestyle. |
6 . What’s on
Bluedot
Jodrell Bank Observatory, Cheshire, 21-24 July
Bluedot returns for four days of music, art and space science. Among the treats are talks by physicist Jim AI-Khalili, astronaut Tim Peake, space scientist Monica Grady and BBC Sky at Night’s Chris Lintott, alongside a bill of stand-up comedy, art and music by the likes of Bjork and Groove Armada. Day tickets ￡35/visitor, weekend tickets ￡179/visitor.
Late Night Explorer
Kielder Observatory, Northumberland, weekends, 11:30 pm
Wonder at the Moon, planets and galaxies under the guidance of expert astronomers, and use the observatory’s high-quality telescopes. Also enjoy a log-burning stove (炉子) and a hot chocolate. ￡46/visitor.
Herschel to Hawkwind
Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux, 2 July, 7:30 pm
Rock guitarist and astronomer William gives an entertaining talk that explores the connection between music and the sky, including live music and a singalong. ￡16/adult; ￡13/child.
Craig Telescope Talk
Bredhurst Village Hall, Gillingham, 29 July, 8 pm
Greg Smye-Rumsby brings to life the story of the Craig telescope, for a brief time in the mid-19th century the largest refracting telescope (折射望远镜) in the world. Was this strange instrument just an expensive folly? ￡18/visitor; ￡24 with food.
1. What might Bjork do for visitors during 21-24 July?| A．Serve them a hot chocolate. | B．Entertain them with music. |
| C．Give a lecture on the universe. | D．Discuss how music relates to the sky. |
| A．￡13. | B．￡16. | C．￡26. | D．￡32. |
| A．Observatory Science Centre. | B．Jodrell Bank Observatory. |
| C．Bredhurst Village Hall. | D．Kielder Observatory. |
7 . With mental health awareness more important than ever, here are the best mental wellness apps that take minority groups into consideration.
Reju
Reju is another meditation and self-care app, launched to respond to the rapid growth in mental health challenges in African American communities. Reju offers a wealth of motivational content to reduce stress, improve mental health, and lead users towards better living. Best of all is the welcoming Reju community for free, where you can connect with peers and get support with issues they’re also facing.
Spoke
Spoke is a meditation (冥想) app designed to deliver mental health support for music lovers. Created by a group of musical artists working with scientific advisers in London, it cleverly combines mental health tools like mindfulness, CBT, and positive psychology with binaural and hip-hop beats, nature sounds, ambient music, and guided lyricism.
Liberate.cx
Liberate.cx is a daily meditation app specifically for the BIPOC community (黑人社区), with mindfulness resources that address topics such as race, microaggressions, anxiety, and self-worth. It draws on expert teachers from diverse cultures to offer wisdom everyone can benefit from.
Headspace
Renowned mental health app, which is only for women. Headspace has launched the Headspace Women’s Collection to provide welcome meditation resources for women. These cover a wide range of issues, including sex and relationships, self-worth, and solidarity. A series of body-supportive sessions are aimed at helping women healing after a miscarriage or struggling with fertility.
1. If a music fan has mental health, which app is appropriate for him?| A．Reju. | B．Spoke. | C．Liberate.cx. | D．Headspace. |
| A．It is merely for female users. | B．It’s a free mental health app. |
| C．It provides meditation resources. | D．It appeals to a wider customer base. |
| A．To advertise these apps to attract more users. |
| B．To arouse more and more attention of the society. |
| C．To offer wisdom to everyone from diverse cultures. |
| D．To recommend mental wellness apps for minority groups. |
8 . Invisible hearing aid uses advanced technology so powerful that it can pick up a whisper across the room Here’s how you can get them today to hear more clearly and stay engaged in conversations.
Most modern hearing aids have serious flaws:
Everybody notices them-they’ll make you look 20 years older the instant you put them on.
They collect sounds from behind you-which makes hearing your friends in a restaurant or crowded room impossible.
They use 10-year-old technology that amplifies (放大) everything, which can cause even more hearing loss!
Fortunately, there is a better way, the Soundwise Aria!
It is the world’s most affordable, advanced in-ear hearing aid. Soundwise uses advanced technology that was specifically designed to pick up whispers so hearing your loved ones or the television so much clearer is virtually guaranteed. Thanks to Soundwise, you can hear your friends and enjoy life with no need to avoid noisy restaurants, movie theaters, or crowded places.
This hearing aid is incredibly advanced and packed with new technology:
Advanced noise cancelation
Ultra lightweight, hidden in the ear completely
USA-developed digital audio enhancement
FDA registered
Backed by Board Certified Hearing Specialists and Audiologists
Free portable charging station so you’ll never have to worry about batteries-the charge lasts 2 full days!
Risk-Free Home Trial with ONE YEAR Guarantee-the only one of its kind in the industry!
And the best part: it costs a small part of what audiologists will charge you for hearing aids. Our patients are saving 90%!
Call 800-403-1325 or visit GetSoundwise.com/RD9.
1. Which of the following statements is NOT true about most modern hearing aids?| A．They fail to collect sounds all around you. |
| B．They make you look older than your age. |
| C．They employ cutting-edge technology. |
| D．They have a negative influence on hearing. |
| A．It is heavy and difficult to hide in the ear. |
| B．It charges more than audiologists will do. |
| C．It uses enhanced noise reduction technology. |
| D．It can be tried at home and returned at any time. |
| A．To promote a new product of hearing aid. |
| B．To highlight risks of untreated hearing loss. |
| C．To compare different brands of hearing aids. |
| D．To inform us of the latest hearing aid technology. |
9 . Visit a “mad scientist’s lab” or go observing bats. For young minds, these opportunities make Long Island a summer school without walls.
Shellfish Cultivation Facility (Great South Bay)
In the oyster (牡蛎) nursery, visitors can stick their hands into what looks like sand, but each grain is a baby shellfish. They’ll see 24-hour algae (海藻) drops feeding these small creatures. The biggest kick for kids has been the tanks producing a weak, steady light of green, orange and other colors due to lights that help algae grow: “It looks like a mad scientist’s lab.”
Cost: Free.
When: Noon every Wednesday but tours limited to five people. Book spots in advance.
State Parks
Go observing bats 7:30 p. m. Aug. 26 at Caleb Smith State Park Preserve or catch and release baby horseshoe crabs 4: 30 p. m. Aug. 27 at Sunken Meadow State Park.
Cost: Free, but they require registration. Parking is $8.
More info: parks.ny.gov.
Firefighters Education Center (Nassau County)
Kids can find out what three elements feed a fire while getting the chance to sit behind the wheel of the fire truck and pull heavy rubber pipe. On display are fire vehicles dating back to 1834. Children can try fire-resistant coats and helmets(头盔).
Cost: $7, free under age 2.
When: 10 a. m. to 5 p. m. Tuesday through Sunday.
Energy and Nature Center (Jones Beach)
Touch Long Island rocks and pick up tiny crabs from a touch pool. The center explores how environment and energy are affected by the interactions between humans, animals and natural energy, such as ocean waves.
Cost: Free.
When: 9 a. m.-4: 00 p. m. daily.
1. What can kids do in Shellfish Cultivation Facility?| A．Touch sand-like oysters. | B．Pick up baby crabs and fish. |
| C．Inspect scientists’ labs. | D．Help algae grow in the tanks. |
| A．Shellfish Cultivation Facility. | B．Energy and Nature Center. |
| C．Sunken Meadow State Park. | D．Firefighters Education Center. |
| A．They are targeted at senior students. | B．They last for the whole summer. |
| C．They offer educational experiences. | D．They give pop tests on visits. |
10 . Unforgettable shows-A Spectacular Lineup for All Entertainment Enthusiasts!
Show | Time | Price | Discount & Special requirements | Introduction |
| Dazzling Delights | Every Friday & Saturday 7:00 PM | General Admission $30 VIP section $50, | 10% off for groups of more than 10 people | Prepare to be swept off your feet by the stunning costumes and flawless performance of Dance Fushion Group. Talented dancers will take you on a journey of elegance and grace, leaving you in awe. Pieces from classics like Swan. Lake, The Nutcracker will ensure a feast for the eyes while modern innovative dances give audience a fresh idea of dancing. |
| Comedy Carnival | Every Tuesday& Thursday 8 :00 PM | General Admission $25, VIP section $40 | Online booking only | Get ready for an evening with laughter as Laugh Out Loud Productions brings you funny sketches and witty jokes. Raise your hand, step onto the stage and interact with the actors. |
| Musical Magic | Every Saturday 6:00 PM | General Admission $35, VIP section $60 | Kids under 8 not allowed | Immerse yourself in classical masterpieces, contemporary hits, and original pieces. The magical atmosphere created by Melody Makers will leave you humming for days. |
| Mysterious Illusions | Every Tuesday through Sunday 7 :30 PM | General Admission $40, VIP section $70 Admission) | Family ticket: $ 100 (2 adults+1 kid for General | Enigma Entertainment will have your mind blown on the journey through the world of illusions. Witness mind-bending tricks and mind-boggling acts that will leave you questioning reality and longing for more. |
Don’t miss out on extraordinary shows. Visit our website or call our ticket hotline to reserve your tickets today.
1. On which day do you have the most choices?| A．Tuesday. | B．Friday. | C．Saturday. | D．Sunday. |
| A．$100. | B．$140. | C．$160. | D．$170. |
| A．Dazzling Delights. | B．Comedy Carnival. | C．Musical Magic. | D．Mysterious Illusions. |
