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Philippines, Cebu
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The Diploma Programme at CIS centers on Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS). CAS combines creativity, physical activity, and service, with seven learning outcomes and a CAS portfolio for reflection. The CAS programme begins at the start of the Diploma Programme and runs for at least 18 months with a balanced focus on all three strands. Week Without Walls is a CIS week-long program where students engage in service activities in Cebu and visits to local sites to explore culture and the environment.
Visual Arts is offered as part of the IB Diploma Programme at CIS, with Visual Arts available at HL and SL. The Visual Arts course emphasizes making art, documenting the artistic journey, and reflecting on creative decisions. In addition to Visual Arts, CIS provides arts-related extracurriculars including drama productions and music ensembles (Chamber Ensemble, Rock Band) through After School Activities. Other arts offerings include Dance, Art Activities, and Media Club as part of ASA.
International Week provides language challenges and cross-cultural activities; students learn phrases in Cebuano, Mandarin, Spanish, Korean, and Japanese. Culture Week highlights diversity through language challenges, talks, and hands-on workshops. International Day features a Parade of Nations and cultural performances.
A broad range of after-school clubs and activities are available, including Dance, Drama Productions, Music (Chamber Ensemble, Rock Band), Chess, Cooking, Art Activities, and Media Club. ISAC team practices run Mondays and Wednesdays, with games typically on Fridays or Saturday mornings. Participation in at least one club per semester is required, and attendance is tracked. Clubs operate on a first-come, first-served basis with registration managed by the CIS Students & Community Engagement Coordinator.
Service Learning at CIS includes Week Without Walls and the Diploma Programme's CAS framework. Week Without Walls is a week-long program combining service work in Cebu with site visits to explore local culture and the environment. CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) sits at the heart of the IB Diploma Programme, with seven learning outcomes and a portfolio for student reflection.
CIS supports leadership through a Student Council system with elected representatives in Elementary and in Middle/High School. The Student Council's core purposes are Social, Spirit, School Improvement, Service, and Fundraising. The council plans events such as Trivia, Game Days, Talent Shows, and inter-house activities, and runs ongoing initiatives like a school-wide suggestion box. The President and Vice President are elected by the entire school community.
CIS participates in ISAC, a regional inter-school sports conference featuring volleyball, basketball and soccer. ISAC seasons occur three times per school year, with hosting rotated among member schools and students billeted with host families. The ISAC program fosters teamwork and camaraderie through sport, with ongoing team practices and occasional travel. In addition to sports, the After School Activities program includes performing arts and other clubs that support physical activity and creative expression.
