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CAS Experiences
CAS Experiences
CAS experiences are the activities, projects, and initiatives that contribute to your growth through Creativity, Activity, and Service.
A meaningful CAS experience should involve active participation, personal engagement, and opportunities for learning or development. CAS experiences may be school-based or outside of school, and can be completed individually or with others.
Not sure if an activity qualifies for CAS? Use the guide below to help determine whether your activity is suitable and refer to the official CAS Experience Guidelines for further clarification.
What Counts as a CAS Experience?
What Counts as a CAS Experience?
← Follow this chart to determine whether what you have in mind can be qualified as a CAS experience.
Use the link below to learn more about what makes your activities a 'CAS experience'.
How to Turn Your Everyday Activities into Appropriate CAS Experiences
Supervised and Unsupervised CAS Experiences
Supervised and Unsupervised CAS Experiences
CAS experiences may be either supervised or unsupervised.
Supervised Experiences
Students are required to complete at least one supervised CAS experience in each strand: Creativity, Activity, and Service.
Supervised experiences involve a qualified supervisor, such as a coach, instructor, faculty advisor, or mentor, who supports your participation and development throughout the experience. For school-based activities, the designated faculty or staff advisor serves as the CAS supervisor.
At the end of the commitment period, students should request a supervisor review through ManageBac to verify their participation and engagement.
Unsupervised Experiences
Students may also pursue independent CAS experiences without a designated supervisor.
For unsupervised experiences, students are responsible for:
Setting clear goals and outlining the experience in ManageBac
Adding regular reflections that demonstrate learning and progress
Uploading appropriate evidence, such as photos, videos, certificates, or work samples
Supervisor reviews are not required for unsupervised experiences. Approval and completion are verified by your CAS Advisor or CAS Coordinator through your ManageBac portfolio.
CAS Opportunities at ISKL
CAS Opportunities at ISKL
ISKL offers a wide range of co-curricular opportunities that can contribute to your CAS programme. Explore the options below to find activities, clubs, events, and initiatives that align with your interests and goals:
ISKL Co-curricular Activities by CAS Strands
Global Action Programme (GAP) is an ISKL graduation requirement.
High School Service Learning Clubs
Service Channel: Interested in service initiatives and community partnerships? Join the Service Channel to connect with service leaders and stay informed about opportunities throughout the year.
School Events and Productions: Performing Arts, PTA Sponsored Events (e.g., International Fest), etc.
Cross-Divisional Partnerships (e.g. High School students working with Middle School and Elementary School students)
Non-ISKL CAS Experiences
Non-ISKL CAS Experiences
Students are encouraged to pursue CAS opportunities beyond ISKL, including sports, arts, music, service organizations, cultural programs, and other structured activities.
For a non-ISKL CAS activity:
Submit a completed CAS Experience Advance Permission Form at the start of your commitment period.
Create a CAS experience entry in ManageBac.
Upload reflections and evidence of your participation and progress throughout the experience.
Request a supervisor review at the end of the commitment period using the CAS Experience Verification Form or through ManageBac.
Examples of evidence may include photos, videos, certificates, work samples, or other relevant documentation.
*Students pursuing personal fitness as a CAS experience should review the Personal Fitness Guidelines before creating their ManageBac entry.
Goal Setting and Reflections
Goal Setting and Reflections
Clear goals provide direction and purpose for your CAS experiences and project, while reflection helps you recognize your learning, growth, and achievements throughout the process.
Use the resources below to support your goal setting and reflections on ManageBac.
Commitment Periods
Commitment Periods
CAS experiences should involve regular and meaningful participation over a sustained period of time. The expected commitment may vary depending on the nature of the activity, such as a season, semester, school year, or agreed project timeline.
Students should discuss commitment expectations with their supervisor, coach, instructor, or activity leader at the start of the experience.
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