In general, an experience/project may be acceptable if:
When in doubt, please discuss the experience description and goals with your CAS Advisor (Tutor) or CAS Coordinators prior to beginning the activity to see if it will count for CAS.
- The experience falls under one or more of the CAS strands (creativity, activity, service).
- The student can demonstrate how one or more of the learning outcomes will be met.
- The student can demonstrate how they will personally grow from the experience.
- The activity has real consequences or benefits for the student and/or other people.
- Anything for which money is paid.
- Anything that is for a grade or needed for high school/IB credit. Time spent on simple, tedious, and/or repetitive tasks (ex. filing)
- replacing books on library shelves, shredding paper). Family duties, religious devotions, or proselytizing.
- Passive pursuits (ex. going to a museum or concert will not count as creative).
- Activities that cause division among different groups in the community. Any course that is part of your IB Diploma Programme
When in doubt, please discuss the experience description and goals with your CAS Advisor (Tutor) or CAS Coordinators prior to beginning the activity to see if it will count for CAS.