About ICSE

The Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) for Class 10 is one of India’s most well-known examinations. It is conducted by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE). The CISCE, also known as the council, also conducts two other exams:

• The Indian School Certificate (ISC) for Class 12
• The Certificate in Vocational Education (CVE) for Class 12

The ICSE curriculum is comprehensive, with varied subjects and concepts aimed at fully supporting students and bringing out their unique abilities. It offers an application-based teaching technique that promotes practical training over theoretical concepts while helping students improve their analytical skills.

The CISCE not only focuses on students but also provides support to ICSE teachers to enhance their quality of teaching. It offers various online programs to equip teachers with appropriate training, including:

• Mentoring on educational challenges
• Creative teaching methods
• Updated curriculum
• Management skills essential for quality education

What are the differences between ICSE & CBSE?

Both ICSE and CBSE focus on active learning in a rapidly changing world, and both are recognized by the Indian government and abroad as valid qualifications.

*Sources:

• CISCE Wikipedia
• CBSE Official
• CBSE Wikipedia

Features of the ICSE

• Comprehensive syllabus with an interactive learning approach
• Strong emphasis on English (medium of instruction and subject)
• Environmental education is compulsory
• Examination papers include both objective and subjective questions
• Schools must have labs (Math, Science, Computers) for practical experiments
• Overall scores include marks from practical tests and assignments

Which is better, ICSE or CBSE?

Both boards have pros and cons. Parents should consider factors like accessibility, teaching approach, and future goals when choosing between them.

Which school is best for ICSE?

Trio World School, an emerging top ICSE school in Bangalore, has been recognized as:

• “Best School Brand in India” by The Economic Times (2016)
• Offers a research-backed ICSE program focusing on:
• Values and academic foundation
• Interdisciplinary skills
• Critical thinking and creativity
• Analytical skill development

Location: Sahakarnagar, Bangalore

Differences between ICSE and ISC

Council of Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE) is a highly respected and recognised board in India. The CISCE offers two examinations for different levels, namely, the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ICSE) for Class X and the Indian School Certificate (ISC) for Class XII. Both have their origins in the Cambridge curriculum (IGCSE). CISCE examination scores are accepted by universities in India and abroad. The curriculum is extremely flexible and students can learn from a variety of subject books, instead of a single prescribed text book. Students of ISC and ICSE schools also have a wealth of courses to pick from.

Here is the overview of ISCE and ISC exams:

Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) – Class X

Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) provides a framework for a ten-year course from Class I to Class X. The ISCE requires students to study six subjects as well as Socially Useful Productive Work (SUPW). To be eligible for the examination, the students should have compulsorily completed the following:

• A third language from at least Class V to Class VIII (Internal Examination)
• Art (Internal Assessment)
• Socially Useful Productive Work and Community Service (Internal Assessment)
• Physical Education
• Education in Moral and Spiritual Values

Students can select subjects from three subject groups. At the end of Class X, students appear for their exam through their respective ISCE schools, for subjects of their choice.

• Group I (Compulsory Subjects): English, Second Language, History, Civics and Geography.
• Group II (Electives – Choose 2 or 3): Mathematics, Science, Economics, Commercial Studies, a Modern Foreign Language, a Classical Language, Environmental Science.
• Group III (Choose 1): Students cannot pick the same subjects from both Group II and Group III. Typically, they must offer both Science and Mathematics from Group II.

Any valid subject combination will be accepted into ISC (Class XII).

Indian School Certificate (ISC) – Class XII

Indian School Certificate (ISC) is a two-year course, offered in English. A student can apply for Class XI after successful completion of Class X or its equivalent. It is not applicable to private students.

Eligibility for ISC (Class XII):

• A student must have passed English and four other written subjects under their respective, recognised board at a Class X/equivalent examination taken at the same sitting.

ISC Subject Structure:

• English (Compulsory)
• Three, four, or five elective subjects
• SUPW and community service (Compulsory)

Examination System:

• Class XI: Graded internally by the school
• Class XII: Evaluated externally by the Council

Trio World School is one of the fastest-growing ICSE schools in Bangalore. Trio currently offers ICSE up to Class VII and has a well-defined future roadmap leading up to ISC.

As parents, we wish our child’s education begins on a strong positive note. The ongoing pandemic has made us extremely cautious and concerned about our children’s health and well-being.

Safety measures at Trio for ensuring student safety when they return to school:

Trio has taken significant steps to make the campus safe for children and adults alike:

• The common school areas such as washroom, corridors, classrooms, staircases, doorknobs, railings, cafeteria, buses, library, etc., are sanitized at regular intervals.
• The teachers, administrative/office staff, security, housekeeping, and drivers are fully vaccinated.
• Every member of the Trio community maintains social distancing, frequently washes their hands, and takes all means of precautions to keep each other safe.

Admissions during a pandemic:

We try to make the correct choices for our child, even amidst stressful conditions. The details and logistics of the preschool admission process could be overwhelming even on the best of days. One of the chief purposes of the admission process is to help preschool teachers assess the child’s developmental milestones, strengths, and needs so that they can be supported well.

This blog has some helpful hints for you on how to prepare for it.

How to make the preschool admission process easy on your child (and yourself)

Things to DO

• Ensure that you have done adequate research about the preschool.
• Make sure you speak to your child about the admission process a few days prior to your visit.
• Teach your child basic social etiquette; it could go a long way.
• Make sure your child has eaten and slept well.
• Help your child prepare to follow instructions in simple English. Nothing above their current level would be necessary.
• Teach your child to be aware of his or her own name, their parent’s name, and current school, if any.
• Dress your child appropriately.
• Make sure your child can sit through the admission process for at least 10 to 15 minutes. The teachers will also, from their end, ensure that the child feels comfortable.
• Recap the basics of the concepts the child is taught in his or her current school.
• Let your child know that you are there for them.

Things NOT TO DO

• Do not pressurize or overwhelm your child with too much information before the process.
• Do not bribe or threaten the child to perform well during the admission process.