The Responsibility of the CAS Student

The key to a student’s CAS programme is personal engagement, choice and enjoyment of CAS experiences.  Throughout the Diploma Programme students undertake a variety of CAS experiences, ideally on a  weekly basis, for a minimum of 18 months. They must also undertake at least one CAS project with a  minimum duration of one month. Students reflect on CAS experiences at significant moments throughout CAS and maintain a CAS portfolio. Using evidence from their CAS portfolio, students will demonstrate achievement of the seven CAS learning outcomes to the CAS coordinator’s satisfaction.

CAS students are expected to: 

• approach CAS with a proactive attitude
• develop a clear understanding of CAS expectations and the purpose of CAS
• explore personal values, attitudes and attributes with reference to the IB learner profile and the IB mission statement
• determine personal goals
• discuss plans for CAS experiences with the CAS coordinator and/or CAS advisor
• understand and apply the CAS stages where appropriate
• take part in a variety of experiences, some of which are self-initiated, and at least one CAS project
• become more aware of persona interests, skills and talents, and observe how these evolve throughout the CAS programme
• maintain a CAS portfolio and keep records of CAS experiences including evidence of achievement of the seven CAS learning outcomes
• understand the reflection process and identify suitable opportunities to reflect on CAS experiences
• demonstrate accomplishments within their CAS programme
• communicate with the CAS coordinator/advisor and/or CAS supervisor in formal and informal meetings
• ensure a suitable balance between creativity, activity, and service in their CAS programme behave appropriately and thically in their choices and behaviors.