CIA FIRST International School ’s curriculum is unique and innovative. Piece by piece, the academic team has created a curricular program that focuses on global competencies and 21st-century skills. By using the Understanding by Design Framework (UbD), and integrating the Habits of Mind (HoMs), CIA FIRST students develop long-term and transferable understandings, which they can apply to real situations and solve real-world problems (Schoolwide Learner Outcomes).