Academics

Overview of CISCE Board

The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) https://www.cisce.org/ is a private, non-governmental board of school education in India. It conducts two examinations in India: the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) and the Indian School Certificate (ISC). The CISCE was set up in 1956 at the meeting of the Inter-State Board for Anglo-Indian Education a proposal was adopted for the setting up of an Indian Council to administer the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate’s Examinations in India. It is an all-India, but not a government sponsored board. It is based in New Delhi.
The Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) Examination is a KG to Class 10 public board examination for students in India who have just completed Class X (equivalent to the first two years of the four year High School programme). Seven subjects are to be taken by the candidates, of which four are compulsory and three have a choice of subjects.
Similarly, the Indian School Certificate (ISC) Examination is a KG to Class 12 public board examination for those completing Class XII (equivalent to the end of the four year High School programme). Candidates must have [English language | English] as one of their subjects, and then may choose either three, four or five more subjects to give exams for.

The CISCE curriculum aims to enable children to

Become successful learners who enjoy learning;
Successfully apply core concepts learnt from various subjects;
Understand texts of different subjects so as to communicate knowledge and ideas in ways specific to the subject;
Articulate thoughts and ideas effectively using oral, written and nonverbal; communication skills in a variety of forms and contexts;
Use technology to access and provide information and to communicate with others;
Understand cross-curricular linkages- connect learning across subject areas;
Become confident individuals who are able to live, safe, healthy and fulfilling lives;
Become responsible citizens who make a positive contribution to society;
Understand and apply knowledge to real life experiences;
Develop a sense of responsibility towards others;
Function successfully in the local and world community;
Respect diversity (in terms of religion, gender, regions, etc and differences of opinions and beliefs);
Exhibit sensitivity towards environmental issues;
Learn to manage and utilize resources judiciously.