vision

As an IB World School, CIC develops a learning community with high academic standards focused upon "balanced, caring, communicators, knowledgeable, inquirers, open-minded, principled, reflective thinkers, and risk-takers."

Mission

Colegio Internacional de Caracas is an English-medium, Pre-Nursery to Grade 12 school dedicated to the intellectual and personal development of each student in a caring and supportive environment. CIC offers a challenging program to prepare an international student body to excel in a variety of the world's finest schools and universities.

Objectives

In Colegio Internacional de Caracas:

1. Students are nurtured, supported, and treated as unique individuals. All students are challenged to excel academically and, model the behaviors expected of responsible citizens.
2. Each student is given the opportunity to learn the value of and to become involved in community service, creative arts, athletics, and technology.
3. The joy of learning and intrinsic motivation to become a life-long learner are emphasized as much as the acquisition of essential knowledge and the development of academic skills.
4. In addition to academics, the social climate of the school, in and out of class, encourages the development of international understanding, commitment to community service, and the acceptance of and cooperation with diverse cultures.
5. We emphasize collaboration between parents and the school. As a parent-owned rather than corporate entity, our organizational structure reflects our commitment to giving parents the opportunity to contribute their knowledge and skills to the school.
6. We aspire to the professional standards of organizations such as the International Baccalaureate and AdvancEd (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools).
7. Teachers focus on building each student's leadership abilities and self-esteem through academic and extra-curricular activities.
8. Our faculty applies current educational research and practices. The school's curriculum is guided by a goal of thorough student mastery and achievement through a standards-based curriculum rather than merely covering content.
9. We encourage appreciation for Venezuelan culture and the ability to communicate in Spanish.
10. Our school community promotes the principles indicated above and seeks to consistently demonstrate them.

Revised 30 October 2008