CAPS is an accredited, private, American school on the island of Curaçao. We value individuality, critical thinking skills, and creative problem solving. Our small class sizes and family-like atmosphere make CAPS unique.
Our Mission
The Curaçao American Preparatory School, a multicultural and inclusive learning community, strives to engage all learners in a collaborative, dynamic environment. In 21st century classrooms, the school fosters global awareness, individual growth, problem solving and critical thinking.
Primary (K3, K4 and K5):
CAPS Kindergarten strives to provide an engaging environment of learning through play, intentional and planned activities to provide opportunities for individual growth and development in the social-emotional as well as the academic domains.
Elementary and Middle School (1-8):
Students in CAPS Elementary and Middle School engage daily with a challenging learning environment that is student-centered, well-balanced, and aims to develop the whole child. Core subjects in literacy, math, science, and social studies are further enriched and complemented by specialized instruction in music, art, PE and Spanish classes.
CAPS follows the Common Core standards for English and mathematics, the Next Generation Standards for Science, and the National Curriculum Standards for social studies. All the specials are taught using the National Standards with global influences.
High School (9-12):
The curriculum offered is designed to prepare students for ongoing studies globally, with most graduates attending universities in Europe, the United States, and Canada. The CAPS high school program is conducted largely in-person with the option to take some electives or Advanced Placement (AP) classes virtually. Students are required to graduate with a minimum of 24 credits as per the distribution below:
- 4 credits each in English, Math, Science & Social Studies
- 2 Foreign Language credits
- 2 Physical Education credits
- 4 Elective credits (student choice)
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.
CAPS follows the Common Core standards for English and mathematics, the Next Generation Standards for Science, and the National Curriculum Standards for social studies. All the specials are taught using the National Standards with global influences.
Curriculum
Our curriculum is U.S. based with international influences. Other than foreign language classes, all content is taught in English. English/Language Arts In…
Co-Curriculum
Core subjects at CAPS are further enriched and complemented by specialized instruction in these curricular areas. (more…)