CATALYSTx JD Consultancy
JD, a UK-based education consultancy, were searching for an academically rigorous complement to their existing mentorship programme. CATALYSTx was engaged to deliver two intensive one-week courses to help international students prepare for secondary school interviews and life at prestigious UK institutions.
CATALYSTx designed bespoke content that focused on critical thinking and presentation skills. We helped their students speak confidently about a subject of their choosing while challenging them in mock interviews and introducing them to broader aspects of British boarding school norms and culture.
Participation in the course meant students could confidently approach secondary school interviews prepared with talking points and a greater understanding of what would be expected of them.
Moreover, for students unfamiliar with the UK school system, it gave them an insight into the style of teaching they could expect in years to come. Lastly, students had fun, with the majority requesting to join subsequent CATALYST courses and parents commented on how amazed they were by the levels of student engagement.
“The activities that helped students develop their communication and confidence skills were amazing and we would like even more of those in future!”
— Education Consultant