IB CORE
Creativity, Activity, Service
Official IB Diploma Programme core facts, each cited to IBO.
At a Glance
- What it is. Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) is one of three Diploma Programme core elements, together with Theory of Knowledge (TOK) and the Extended Essay (EE). Sources: IB DP passing criteria; IB DP assessment; IB DP General regulations §2.3.
- Required, ungraded. Completing CAS is required to be awarded the diploma. CAS is ungraded. If CAS requirements are not met, the candidate does not receive the diploma. Sources: IB DP passing criteria; IB DP assessment; IB DP General regulations §2.3.
- Three strands. CAS is organized around three strands: creativity, activity, and service. Sources: IB CAS subject page; IB CAS guide (2016).
- Seven learning outcomes. Students provide portfolio evidence of achieving each of the seven CAS learning outcomes at least once. Sources: IB CAS subject page; IB CAS guide (2016).
- CAS project. Students are required to undertake at least one CAS project. Sources: IB CAS subject page; IB CAS guide (2016).
- Duration. The CAS programme continues regularly for at least 18 months. Source: IB CAS guide (2016).
Official IBO pages: IB CAS subject page · IB CAS guide (2016)