catalyst pricing
& Forces
Dates (2023)
3 - 7 April,
10 - 14 July
17 - 28 July,
31 July - 11 August
Duration
1 week (5 days); full time
2 weeks (10 days); full time
Course fee
£1,250 - £1,750
- £1,250 for applications received by 01 December 2022
- £1,500 if received by 01 Feb 2023
- £1,750 if received after 01 Feb 2023
£2,200 - £2,800
- £2,200 for applications received by 01 December 2022
- £2,500 if received by 01 March 2023
- £2,800 if received after 01 March 2023
Admissions
Selective, by application only
Selective, by application only
Cohort size
20-30
25-35
Educator-student ratio
1:4
1:4
Content modules
2
3
Change project
Allocated team project
Individual change project
Project backing
No
Up to £250 per project when merited
Catalyst Transcript
Yes
Yes
Personal reference
No
Yes, when merited
Alumni access
All access, with £7.99 monthly membership fee paid annually
All access, with £5.99 monthly membership fee paid annually
common questions
A Catalyst Transcript (CT) is a comprehensive narrative document created by the Catalyst Team detailing students performance on the course. It provides personalised feedback and assessment against Catalyst key competency areas.
CTs are intended to be informative and guiding, surfacing strengths and areas for growth.
Please see our Programmes page for details about upcoming programmes in 2023.
Catalyst works with cohorts to ensure an immersive, interactive experience for all students. Programmes are full time; on average, students will spend 35 hours per week involved in course programming. Some students may choose to dedicate more of their time to the course, specifically with a view to working on their personal projects.
Importantly, though it is a full-time course, we fundamentally oppose ‘ZOOM-school’ and are extremely wary of screen fatigue. Students will not be ‘stuck behind the screen’ all day. Catalyst challenges students to participate in both remote and in-person activities in the student’s local community.
Programme fees vary by programme and application date. In short, the earlier you apply and accept an offer, the lower the programme fee. Please see our Pricing page for a summary of application deadlines and programme fees.
Financial aid is available, and is offered on a case by case basis. Students who are invited to interview will have the chance to indicate whether or not they require financial aid.
Most Catalyst students are between 13-18 years old; entering Years 9 - 13.
If you are currently in your final year of secondary school, you may also be eligible to apply depending on the term dates of your academic year.
If you’re not sure of your eligibility please get in touch with us at: catalyst@wincoll.ac.uk
Catalyst is offered by Winchester College, one of the world’s most distinguished secondary schools. Winchester College is accredited.
Yes, students who successfully complete the course will receive, among other things, both a completion certificate and a Catalyst Transcript. They will also be invited to a Catalyst alumni network, a growing community of Catalyst and Winchester College alumni.
Students who excel may also graduate with distinction.