IB Program at CAS

Theory of Knowledge (T.O.K) is a required interdisciplinary course intended to stimulate critical reflection upon knowledge and experience gained inside and outside the classroom. T.O.K challenges students to be aware of the subjective and ideological biases and to develop a personal mode of thought based on an analysis of evidence expressed in rational argument. 

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The Extended Essay is intended to promote high-level research and writing skills, intellectual discovery and creativity. It provides students with an opportunity to engage in personal research in a topic of their own choice, under the guidance of a supervisor from the IBDP teaching staff. The process leads to a major piece of formally presented, structured writing, in which ideas and findings are communicated in a reasoned and coherent manner, appropriate to the subject chosen. Essays range in length up to 4,000 words. Research begins in IB1, and the final essay is produced in IB2. Ultimately, students undertake projects that prepare them for life in a university.

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Creativity, Action, Service (C.A.S) is a fundamental and mandatory part of the Diploma curriculum. The C.A.S requirement takes seriously the importance of life outside the world of academics. The IB aims to educate the whole person, making students responsible, compassionate citizens. The C.A.S requirement allows students to share their talents, interests, and energy with others. 

• Creativity is interpreted broadly. It includes a wide range of arts activities but can also be defined as the creativity students show in designing and implementing service projects
• Action can include not only participation in individual and team sports but also taking part in expeditions and in local or international projects
• Service encompasses a host of community and social service activities, such as helping children with special needs and visiting animal shelters, retirement homes, orphanages, and other disadvantaged populations