Academics

Profile of a Graduate

graduates throwing the hat

The aim of Caribbean School educational program is to prepare and graduate responsible and productive citizens with strong character traits, critical thinking, and academic skills by providing a rigorous, dynamic, comprehensive curriculum delivered in partnership with the community, family, and competent, qualified staff in a safe and caring environment.

Caribbean School graduates are:

1

Inquirers

They develop their natural curiosity. They acquire the skills necessary to conduct inquiry and research and show independence in learning. Their love of learning will be sustained throughout their lives.

2

Knowledgeable

They explore concepts, ideas, and issues that have local and global significance. In doing so, they acquire in-depth knowledge and develop understanding across a broad and balanced range of disciplines.

3

Thinkers

They exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to recognize and approach complex problems, and make reasoned, ethical decisions.

4

Communicators

They understand and express ideas and information confidently and creatively in more than one language and in a variety of modes of communication. They work effectively and willingly in collaboration with others.

5

Principled

They act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness, justice and respect for the dignity of the individual, groups, and communities. They take responsibility for their own actions and the consequences that accompany them.

6

Accepting

They understand and appreciate their own cultures and personal histories, and are committed to respecting diversity, equality, and inclusivity as a unique gift that fosters a rich educational experience. They reflect on and identify capacities like social, cross-cultural skills, and empathy. They seek and evaluate a range of points of view, and are willing to grow from these experiences.

7

Caring

They show empathy, compassion, and respect towards the needs and feelings of others. They have a personal commitment to service, and act to make a positive difference to the lives of others and to the environment.

8

Risk-takers

They approach unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with courage and forethought, and have the independence of spirit to explore new roles, ideas, and strategies. They are brave and articulate in defending their beliefs.

9

Balanced

They understand the importance of intellectual, physical, and emotional balance to achieve personal well-being for themselves and others.

10

Reflective

They give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and experience. They are able to assess and understand their strengths and limitations in order to support their learning and personal development.