College of Staten Island High School for International Studies will create a nurturing educational environment in which students are actively engaged in developing literacy and problem solving skills to succeed in post-secondary education, advanced courses of study and the world of work.

At CSI High School students, staff and parents will collaborate to create a vibrant learning community.

Students attending CSI High School will participate in rigorous inquiry based instruction and learning that integrates world issues, languages and cultures.

The integration of a thorough course of study with internationally themed content coupled with community involvement will provide students with the skills and experiences to be responsible and ethical participants in a global society.

However, to receive priority in admission, students must demonstrate interest and make an informed choice by attending one of the school's open house events.

[9] CSIHSIS students are expected to follow a rigorous, globally based curriculum throughout their entire experience at high school.

Two Students also participated in a travel study tour to China through a grant from the Asia Society the following year.

"CSIHSIS students participate in project and inquiry based instruction and learning that integrates world issues, global perspectives, languages and cultures into all disciplines" according to an "Annual School Report Supplement" of the New York City education department.

Past trips include Antarctica, Australia, China, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Ecuador, France, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.

The winners of the competition are awarded a one-month long all expenses paid trip to Italy to study the Renaissance and take classes at NYU's Villa La Pietra campus in Florence.

In 2015, the three winning students: Maimouna Faye, Saad Shahid, and Rosina Tenantitla made an appearance at the star-studded 2015 Renaissance Man of the Year Award dinner at the Accademia Gallery in Florence, Italy.

The event took place to honor Vicktor Pinchuk as the Renaissance Man of the Year and was enjoyed by Italian dignitaries and foreign leaders.