Experiences
A CAS experience is a specific event in which the student engages with one or more of the three CAS strands.
CAS experience can be a single event or may be an extended series of events.
Typically, a student’s CAS program combines planned and unplanned singular and ongoing experiences. All are valuable and may lead to personal development. A series of planned CAS experiences are recommended for a more engaging CAS program.
There are four guidelines that should be applied to any proposed CAS experience. A CAS experience must:
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Fit within one or more of the CAS strands
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Be based on a personal interest, skill, talent or opportunity for growth
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Provide opportunities to develop the attributes of the IB Learner Profile
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Not be used or included in the student’s Diploma Course requirements
Useful questions to consider when choosing CAS activities:
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Will the experience be enjoyable?
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Does the experience allow for development of personal interests, skills and/or talents?
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What new possibilities or challenges could the experience provide?
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What might be the possible consequences of your CAS experience for you, others and the environment?
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Which CAS learning outcomes may be addressed?