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Vision, Mission & Values Mission The mission of CASA College is to prepare its graduates for effective, responsible, and articulate membership in the complex societies in which they live and serve, and for excellence and leadership in their personal and professional lives. The College equips its students to become more capable in thought, judgment, communication, and action; to enhance their imaginations and creative talents; to cultivate rationality and tolerance for ambiguity, and to use the intellect in the process of discovery and the synthesis of knowledge. The mission of CASA College is to provide relevant Commercial and Economic Education, and Hospitality Management with a commitment of excellence in an atmosphere of freedom and responsibility. Objectives The main objectives of CASA College are to offer high quality academic education, promote communication between students, and equip them with the necessary background, to either continue their studies for higher academic qualifications or seek for employment. Moreover, the College aims at preparing its students to enter the ever changing world of business and provides them with sound knowledge and skills in order to be able to pursuit either further academic achievements or a successful career in the ever-changing industrial society. In addition, one of the primary scopes of our College is to assist its students in their effort to become ethical, mature, and fair with their relations with other people. The Business Studies Course is designed to give a thorough understanding and knowledge of the higher demanding industrial society. For this reason, all instructors are highly qualified educators and have been employed in the area of education for many years. The College also offers a two year Hotel Administration Course which includes a four month practical training. During their training students are able to earn more money during the summer than they have to pay for their tuition fees. CASA College also offers many interesting and challenging opportunities to improve your English language skills; a one-year Foundation Course and an English Language Course for foreign students who want to either learn English from the scratch or improve their English language. The curriculum we offer helps students to learn using English well in a variety of situations. Students are at the centre of our curriculum. Our goal is to make sure that they reach their goal in learning English. Before we decide which course is best to follow, we counsel each student individually to make sure that they stay focused on their language learning goals. We, at Casa College, strongly believe that the nature of the service is such, that it is absolutely necessary to strengthen the relationships between people beyond the class. For this reason, the College arranges a variety of other activities such as, social meetings and organizes other events which include traditional nights with food and music as well as dinner parties. Admission to the College is open to all students who qualify, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, handicap or nationality.
Values Worth and dignity of the individual We believe that all people are important and are to be treated with honesty and respect. Diversity We believe that each employee and student is important, and we respect individuals from varied cultural and racial backgrounds. Quality and Professionalism We expect and reward the highest standards of performance, competence, and responsibility. Personal and Professional development Realizing the importance of growth and learning, we recognize and encourage development of students and employees. Leadership We value and encourage responsible participation in decision making. Service and Volunteerism We encourage and promote service to one another in our local and world communities.
Collaboration We value working with others through internal and external alliances to share ideas and resources. Accountability Students and employees share the responsibility for making educational experiences significant and meaningful. All areas within the college should have stated and understood expectations and a system of evaluation. Adaptability We encourage the willingness to respond to change and offer students the opportunity to prepare for the future. Innovation Recognizing that planned and thoughtful innovation involves risk taking, we encourage staff and students to create, develop, and implement new ideas and improvements. Academic freedom We cherish a teaching and learning environment that fosters open exchange and exploration of ideas. Facilities Premises The premises of the College are spacious and designed accordingly to the needs of the programs of study. Parking Parking space is available Sports Facilities We are proud of the sports facilities our students can use. These facilities are considered the best in Cyprus because they belong to the Cyprus Sports Organisation. We encourage our athletes by offering scholarships and many other benefits. We have the best sports facilities in Cyprus. Athletes also have the opportunity to become members and play for local football and other teams. Library The College Library provides information, resources and services to support course offerings and foster independent study. Materials are available in a pleasant environment, which is conductive to study and learning.It is equipped with an excellent collection of publications, periodicals and audiovisual aids. It also contains recreational readings from Cyprus, England, France, Italy and the USA. Students may borrow books. College Book-Shop The College aims to help students with a convenient source of textbooks and their studies at inexpensive prices. It stocks books of general interest as well as stationery and other items useful to students. Accommodation Through the Administration Office, the College assists students in finding suitable accommodation within reasonable distance from the college. Students may have their own furnished apartment or share with friends. The monthly rent is between EUR 120 and EUR 170 per person (when sharing an apartment) . Scholarships Scholarships are offered to students of excellent academic performance as well as to students who demonstrate outstanding athletic skills and participate in the various college teams. Scholarships are offered for the next academic semester.
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