What counts as CAS hours IB?

There is no hour counting for CAS. Rather, students should participate in a variety of CAS experiences (with at least one project) over an 18 month period. This does not mean that students must do something for CAS every day.

How many hours should a CAS project be?

The CAS project is meant to last one month and take a minimum of 12 total hours, from planning to completion and reflection. CAS projects of longer duration can provide even greater scope and opportunities for all participants and should be encouraged.

How long should a CAS activity be?

Throughout the Diploma Programme students undertake a variety of CAS experiences, ideally on a weekly basis, for a minimum of 18 months. They must also undertake at least one CAS project with a minimum duration of one month.

How many CAS experiences do I need for IB?

Candidates need to demonstrate all seven Learning Outcomes to complete the CAS requirement for the IB Diploma. Some may be demonstrated many times, in a variety of experiences, but completion requires only that there is some evidence for every outcome.

What activities count as CAS?

How is CAS structured?

  • Creativity – arts, and other experiences that involve creative thinking.
  • Activity – physical exertion contributing to a healthy lifestyle, complementing academic work elsewhere in the DP.
  • Service – an unpaid and voluntary exchange that has a learning benefit for the student.

Do sports count as CAS?

What counts towards Activity? Participation in expeditions or hikes, individual and team sports, physical activities outside the normal curriculum. It entails physical exertion. Examples: cross country, race for the cure, team sports, building house for Habitat for Humanity, coaching, training for a marathon.

Does IB check CAS?

the journals are randomly checked, yes, but just to make sure they fulfil the guidelines. otherwise it is your IB co-ordinator who justifies that you have completed them, thats all.

Can you fail CAS?

A failure to complete and provide evidence for completion is considered a failing condition for the entire Diploma (although candidates are given another year to finish their CAS program if they fail, and if they complete it in this time they will receive their diploma.

How many CAS reflections do I need 2022?

three written
You may write as many reflections and journal entries as you wish, but at least three written reflections (initial, mid-point and final) are required for long-term CAS experiences.

Does Gaming count as CAS?

In 2015, one of his main CAS activities was playing video games. He didn’t play videogames to raise awareness or money for a cause. (Although he has done that, but it happened after his graduation, which sadly doesn’t count for CAS.)