How the teaching is arranged
Pre-Primary
Phonics, number work, rhymes in Hindi and English, and outdoor play. No written examinations; teachers keep observation records.
Primary
English, Hindi, mathematics, environmental studies, computer studies, art, and music. Two assessments a year with open-book components in III to V.
Middle
Physics, chemistry, and biology taught separately from Class VI, history and geography as distinct papers, and Sanskrit offered as third language.
Senior
ICSE (Class X) and ISC (Class XII) under CISCE. Stream choice at Class XI with counselling for every family in January.
Subjects offered
| Group | Subjects |
|---|---|
| Group I (compulsory) | English, Hindi, History Civics & Geography |
| Group II (any two) | Mathematics, Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology), Economics |
| Group III (any one) | Computer Applications, Art, Physical Education |
| Stream | Papers |
|---|---|
| Science | English, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Biology, Computer Science or Physical Education |
| Commerce | English, Accounts, Commerce, Economics, Mathematics or Physical Education |
| Humanities | English, History, Political Science, Geography or Economics, Art or Sociology |
Subject combinations run subject to a minimum of eight students per paper, reviewed each April.
Assessment and results
Classes I to VIII sit two term examinations a year, with weekly class tests from Class VI. Classes IX to XII follow the CISCE pattern of two terminal examinations plus practicals and project work. Results, year by year, are published in the results table on the Mandatory Public Disclosure page.
Children who need learning support work with the school's two special educators; individual education plans are reviewed each term with parents. The school employs two counsellors, and Class XI stream choices are made after a written aptitude review and a family meeting.
Co-curricular programme
Music
Choir from Class III, tabla and sitar from Class V, and an inter-house music festival each October.
Sport
Cricket, football, athletics, badminton, and table tennis, with district fixtures through the winter term.
Debating and MUN
Inter-house debates in English and Hindi, and a delegation to the Doon MUN circuit each year.
Hill walking
Graded treks from Class VI: Rajpur forest trails, then Dhanaulti and Har Ki Dun by Class XI, staff-led.
Art and pottery
A wheel-equipped pottery shed and a painting studio; the annual exhibition opens on Founders' Day.
Service
Class IX spends one period a week with two neighbourhood primary schools, teaching reading and games.