Creativity, Activity, Service
CAS Handbook
What is CAS?
“…if you believe in something, you must not just think or talk or write, but must act.”
CAS is at the heart of the Diploma Programme. The aim is to learn more about yourself, your strengths, your interests and how you can challenge yourself.
Creativity (C)
Arts, and other experiences that involve creative thinking.
Activity (A)
Physical exertion contributing to a healthy lifestyle.
Service (S)
An unpaid and voluntary exchange that has a learning benefit for the student. The rights, dignity and autonomy of all those involved are respected.
USEFUL DOCUMENTS
DBS CAS Handbook
The DBS CAS Handbook provides guidance for G10-12 students, parents and CAS advisors regarding:
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What is CAS?
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CAS Project
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CAS Learning Outcomes
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CAS: Student Responsibilities
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Risk Assessment
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The Role of CAS Advisors
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The Role of Parents
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What is CAS and what is not?
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Reflections: How and why?
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CAS Timeline
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CAS Flags
Risk Assessment Form
The purpose of this risk assessment is to ensure that the likelihood and possible impact of risks has been considered in the planning of CAS experiences. Once a risk has been identified, steps can be taken to mitigate its likelihood. If there are safety concerns, the risk assessment should be discussed with your Parents and your CAS Advisor before starting the CAS Experience and, if necessary, plans should be changed.
CAS Project Proposal Template
The CAS Project Proposal Template provides students with step-to-step guidance on planning a CAS Project that satisfy IB requirements. Students are welcomed to use it to discuss their CAS projects with CAS advisors and external collaborators.
CAS Flags
Legend:
✓: Required for green flag and trophy. Not meeting any of the green flag requirement lead to a red flag (failing condition).
★: Required for trophy only
G10 IB Bridging Year CAS Flag Requirements
G11-12 IBDP CAS Flag Requirements
CAS Timeline
