The curriculum offered is designed to prepare students for ongoing studies globally, with most graduates attending university in Europe, the United States, and Canada.
The CAPS high school program is conducted largely in-person. In addition to the core courses in math, English, social studies and science, we also offer a rotating annual schedule of elective classes including Advanced Placement (AP) classes. For elective class options that we are not able to offer in person, or for students who require different courses or a specific course at a differing academic level, there is the option to take some classes online while at school through the Florida Virtual School program (FLVS).
Students are required to graduate with a minimum of 24 credits. We highly recommend the following division of credits to offer our students the widest range of entries into a university of their choice;
- 4 credits in English
- 4 credits in Math
- 4 credits in Science
- 4 credits in Social Studies
- 2 Foreign Language credits
- 2 Physical Education credits
- 4 Elective credits (student choice)
This division is particularly applicable for students who intend to study in the science, medicine or engineering fields. For students who would need a less challenging track, we suggest 3 credits in Social Studies, 3 credits in Science and 6 Electives instead. Students should aim to complete an average of 6 credits annually to stay on track for graduation.
The face-to-face courses at CAPS strive to challenge students to think critically, collaborate, communicate ideas clearly, consider global issues, and teach necessary skills for success in further studies and the workplace.
Graduates from CAPS receive a US-accredited diploma and typically continue their studies in the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Canada, the United States, or Curacao. Graduating with a CAPS-issued diploma does not guarantee placement in a university. The overall academic performance of a student throughout high school is the most important factor in determining acceptance into a university degree program. Students must ensure they are working to their highest academic capability throughout all four years of high school and when given course options in high school, should choose appropriate courses to prepare them for their intended program of study at university. To increase the range of university programs that they can apply to, students are encouraged to work at the highest academic level that is available and appropriate to them, choosing Honors level and AP courses if appropriate and available.