CATS Academy Boston (CAB)

The institutional history of CATS Academy Boston is a testament to the evolution of international education within the United States, rooted in a tradition of academic excellence that spans over a century through its parent organization, CATS Global Schools. While the global group traces its origins back to 1899, focusing on inspiring the next generation of world-shapers, the specific Boston chapter began its journey in 2012. Initially established to provide a rigorous American college preparatory experience for a diverse international student body, the academy was first located in Newton, Massachusetts. This early period was characterized by the rapid development of a curriculum designed to bridge the gap between various global educational systems and the demanding standards of elite American universities.   

The defining moment in the school’s modern history occurred in 2016, when the institution underwent a strategic relocation to its current campus in Braintree, Massachusetts. This move was prompted by an increasing demand from international families and a vision to create a purpose-built, state-of-the-art environment that could support expanded residential and specialized academic programs. The investment in the Braintree campus, valued at approximately $40 million, transformed a 20-acre site into a premier educational facility featuring modern dormitories, advanced science laboratories, and professional-grade athletic and arts spaces. Since this transition, the academy has evolved from a standard preparatory school into a hub of specialized "Academies of Excellence." This includes the integration of the American Hockey Academy and the CSVPA Arts Academy Boston, allowing students to pursue elite-level training alongside their high school diplomas. Today, the institution stands as a flagship of the CATS Global Schools network in North America, leveraging its proximity to Harvard and MIT to provide unparalleled college counseling and academic opportunities to students from more than 30 countries.