CAS stands for Creativity, Activity, Service, and encourages students to engage in a variety of experiences outside the classroom to foster personal and interpersonal growth. Although CAS is not graded, it is mandatory, and students must reflect on their experiences and demonstrate achievement in various learning outcomes to successfully fulfil the requirement.
Weekly participation in the CAS programme for 18 months
Engaging in a range of CAS experiences that lead to the achievement of 7 learning outcomes
Completion of a CAS portfolio with an emphasis on reflection
Collaboration on a CAS project
Identify your own strengths and develop areas for growth.
Demonstrate that challenges have been undertaken, developing new skills in the process
Demonstrate how to initiate and demonstrate a CAS experience.
Show commitment and perseverance in CAS experiences.
Demonstrate the skills and recognise the benefits of working collaboratively.
Demonstrate engagement with issues of global significance.
Recognise and consider the ethics of choices and actions.
Read the handbook to find out in more detail!
When it comes to planning experienes, it is essential to know whether your experience qualifies for CAS. Look the guidance below to be sure.
Use to documents below to plan your experiences. Pay close attention to the checklist for Group Projects, especially if you wish to run an onsite event.