Venezuela, Caracas
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CIC has delivered quality education in Caracas since 1896. It was originally called Colegio Americano and merged with Academia La Castellana in 1971, taking the name Colegio Internacional de Caracas. CIC is an IB World School and an early adopter of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP), with a worldwide reputation for rigor and international perspective. It is fully accredited by Cognia and authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization to offer MYP and DP. As a private, non-profit, co-educational day school, CIC provides a PN-12 English-speaking environment.
The CIC community embraces diversity and multiculturalism and welcomes students from Venezuela and around the world. The school celebrates International Day to honor nationalities and cultures. Parents are welcome to participate and visit the school, including campus tours led by board members. CIC is an IB World School and is Cognia-accredited.
The PSTA actively supports a large number of volunteer activities. The events include the Welcome Back Barbecue in September and the Halloween Carnival in October. Proceeds from events fund ongoing projects throughout the school year and are reinvested into the school at year end. The PSTA welcomes parents of students from Pre-Nursery through 12 and offers opportunities to meet many people from around the world. The PSTA Handbook provides additional information and can be obtained from the school Superintendent.
Colegio Internacional de Caracas is a private, non-profit, co-educational day school in the Los Samanes hills of Caracas serving ages 2 to 18. It offers an American-style curriculum from Pre-Nursery to Grade 5, followed by the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (Grades 6–10) and the IB Diploma Programme (Grades 11–12). The school also awards a United States–certified graduating diploma. CIC is an IB World School and an early adopter of DP and MYP, with Cognia accreditation. Instruction is in English, with ESOL support for non-native speakers and multiple language options in the secondary grades. The campus features a turf football field, an outdoor dual-court area for basketball and volleyball, laboratories, a Library and Learning Center, a Maker Space, robotics and circuitry facilities, and a farm space. A robust college-preparatory program includes university counseling and online coursework, reinforced by project-based learning and activities such as SAMUN.