ICSE handbook 2025-26

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@ Neev

Curriculum G6-8 Subjects Offered

Curriculum G6-8 - Subjectwise Details

Curriculum G6-8 - Assessment At A Glance

Curriculum G9-10 - Subjects Offered

Curriculum G9-10 - Subjectwise Details

Curriculum G9-10 -

MESSAGE FROM ICSE HEAD

SOMDATTA MUKHERJEE HEAD ICSE

“Our highest endeavor must be to develop free human beings who are able of themselves to impart purpose and direction to their lives. The need for imagination, a sense of truth, and a feeling of responsibility—these three forces are the very nerve of education.” ~ Rudolf Steiner

Education in today’s world has evolved far beyond traditional approaches. A holistic and stimulating environment is essential for nurturing the intellectual, emotional, social, and creative development of students in today’s world. At ICSE@NEEV I am proud to say, we are rising to this challenge and are providing each student with the tools and skills required to reach their full potential.

I believe every child is unique and possesses the innate potential to learn and grow. We are committed to providing personalized and innovative learning experiences that celebrate individuality and foster a lifelong love of learning, empowering each child to thrive and succeed. We provide a wide range of extracurricular activities to further develop students’ talents and interests, and to help them discover their passions.

Education here goes beyond the letters in the page of a textbook, and students emerge as confident young individuals, ready to face the evolving challenges of today’s fast-paced world. We inspire our students to question and learn by doing. We impart the knowledge and skills to pursue their dreams, while building integrity of character. In doing so, our students develop into confident, creative adults who not only pursue interesting and challenging careers but also are kind and caring individuals, adding value to the society, creating a better world.

Learning takes many forms here. Each student discovers their own potential in the learning spaces, art room, sports field or on the stage. There are several opportunities for each individual to explore and hone their unique talents. We encourage all our students to persevere, participate and take responsibility for their own development. Through their years at NEEV our students are happy to come to school, as each day is an adventure, with something new and exciting to engage them.

While CISCE curriculum incorporates global perspectives, preparing students to thrive in a multicultural and interconnected world, ICSE@NEEV adds the dimension of education rooted in the Indian context.

With NEP 2020 recommendations we have moved towards more modern pedagogical approaches through experiential learning, interdisciplinary learning, multi modal assessments and learning journeys to promote holistic development and critical thinking. Our vision is to create a community of lifelong learners who are well-equipped to succeed in the world beyond graduation. We believe in partnering with parents and communicating with them to evolve and share the vision of the school for its students.

We are ICSE@NEEV. We are tasked with molding the leaders of tomorrow. We welcome you to join the endeavor.

WHY ICSE AT NEEV

The Neev academy is an IB school that began in 2005 with the early years program and has been growing since then. Neev adopted the IB curriculum because it is progressive in approach and provides the student agency and flexibility necessary to forward the Neev design of education.

We always wanted to have an Indian curriculum school to cater to the learners who believe in the Indian values and methods of education. The ICSE program at Neev commenced in 2017. It is especially aimed at implementing the Neev design of education for learners who look forward to higher education in India. We want to groom our learners into becoming leaders and change-makers in India and for India.

CISCE offers a well-structured comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes holistic education, including academics, extracurricular activities, and moral values and is well known for its academic rigour.

CISCE offers a well-structured comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes holistic education, including academics, extracurricular activities, and moral values and is well known for its academic rigour.

CISCE is recognized nationally and internationally, providing credibility to your academic qualifications preparing her/him for higher education in any part of the world.

CISCE is recognized nationally and internationally, providing credibility to your academic qualifications preparing her/him for higher education in any part of the world.

With NEP 2020 CISCE has moved towards competency-based education, promotion of vocational education, enhancement of teacher training, emphasis on technology-enabled learning. CISCE offers a flexible curriculum that allows students to choose subjects based on their interests and career goals. It incorporates global perspectives, preparing students to thrive in a multicultural and interconnected world.

With NEP 2020 CISCE has moved towards competency-based education, promotion of vocational education, enhancement of teacher training, emphasis on technology-enabled learning. CISCE offers a flexible curriculum that allows students to choose subjects based on their interests and career goals. It incorporates global perspectives, preparing students to thrive in a multicultural and interconnected world.

ABOUT CISCE

CISCE as a progressive, autonomous National Board has a rich legacy beginning in 1958 and has its roots in the Cambridge University Examinations, which were conducted in the country at the time. CISCE has always stood firm on its values and principles as stated in its Mission statement and Motto. Our commitment to the student community is unwavering in its stand. The CISCE has excelled in the field of providing a high standard of excellence in education that is reflected in its affiliated schools established over a century ago which still maintain high ideals with traditional values. English forms the base of all communication in the CISCE's global vision, this, in turn, leads to the enhancement and development of strong linguistic skills that are a prerequisite on the global platform.

In the ever-evolving world of education, CISCE has always stood out and pioneered many a change, always adopting and adapting to the global scenario and demands. Presently, with the release of the New Education Policy (NEP 2020) introduced by the Government and the changes proposed, CISCE too will be making suitable course corrections to be in sync with these proposals.

The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations conducts three examinations, namely, the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE—Class X); The Indian School Certificate (ISC—Class XII), and the Certificate of Vocational Education (CVE—Year 12). The subject choices and syllabuses prescribed for these examinations are varied and aimed at nurturing the unique gifts of individual pupils.

CISCE has approximately 2750 affiliated schools across India (29+ States & UTs) and 5 countries abroad, as of date with 350,000 candidates for ICSE, ISC, CVE Examination 2022, and 130 subjects offered in ICSE and ISC.

CISCE FOOTPRINT

CISCE'S MISSION STATEMENT

The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations is committed to:

- Serving the nation's children.

- Ensuring high-quality educational endeavors.

- Empowering them to contribute towards a humane, just, and pluralistic society.

- Promoting introspective living.

- Creating exciting learning opportunities.

- Providing excellence in education.

ICSE Learners

To prepare the future generation of learners to meet the challenges of an ever-advancing knowledge-based society and a dynamically changing environment, it is imperative that learners are equipped with a repertoire of skills and a positive attitude with a sensitised perspective to become successful citizens in a globally competitive society.

The Curriculum caters to a varied and diverse range of individual differences, intelligence, and abilities and provides a plethora of opportunities to enjoy the learning experience through the integration of generic skills, values, and attitudes in key learning areas.

We are a Member of KISA (Karnataka ICSE schools Association)

The Association helps upskill the teaching faculty and design a yearly common calendar. Furthermore, it enables the schools to organize and execute various competitions for the students of the member schools. Our ICSE students get the opportunity to participate in various Inter School competitions organised by KISA member schools.

We are a Member of KISA (Karnataka ICSE schools Association)

Matters pertaining to the Karnataka Education Act, State Government Portal SATS, RTE, NEP, CISCE examinations,

List of competitions that would be conducted by KISA are discussed in the meetings of leaders and also matters pertaining to the national Body that is ASISC -India.

The Association helps upskill the teaching faculty and design a yearly common calendar. Furthermore, it enables the schools to organize and execute various competitions for the students of the member schools. Our ICSE students get the opportunity to participate in various Inter School competitions organised by KISA member schools.

Matters pertaining to the Karnataka Education Act, State Government Portal SATS, RTE, NEP, CISCE examinations, List of competitions that would be conducted by KISA are discussed in the meetings of leaders and also matters pertaining to the national Body that is ASISC –India.

SUBJECTS OFFERED CURRICULUM

G6-8

English - Literature & Language

Second Language - Hindi, French, Spanish

Third Language - Kannada

Social Sciences - History & Civics, Geography

Socially Useful Productive Work (SUPW)

Mathematics

Science - Physics, Biology & Chemistry

Computer Science

Art - Western Music, Visual Art & Drama

Physical & Health Education (PHE)

ENGLISH

Aim:

- To develop and integrate the use of the four language skills i.e. Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing.

- To enable the learner to communicate effectively and appropriately in real-life situations.

- To develop an interest in and appreciation of literature.

Curriculum:

Grammar

Writing

SECOND LANGUAGE (HINDI)

SECOND LANGUAGE (SPANISH / FRENCH)

Aim:

- To enable the students to use the language effectively and appropriately in everyday life situations.

- To develop an interest in the appreciation of Spanish/French.

- To create an intercultural awareness.

Curriculum:

A. Listening: To help the students learn a foreign language with correct pronunciation and acquire good speaking skills. It helps students pick up new vocabulary. It also helps to develop the ability to receive meaning by listening.

B. Speaking: To enable the students to develop linguistic fluency. To enable the students to express ideas fluently and coherently on specific topics in the target language.

C. Reading: To develop the ability to read actively and assimilate the information to answer a given set of questions.

D. Writing: Students must be able to translate a text, interpret and produce a grammatically correct text. To enable students to express their ideas and feelings in their own words.

THIRD LANGUAGE (KANNADA)

Aim:

- To write, read and understand the local language.

- To understand and communicate with local people.

- Understand the local culture and the lifestyle.

Curriculum: Language Curriculum

Grammar

Writing

Kannada Varnamaale

HISTORY & CIVICS

Aim:

The aim for studying History is to understand the past and the connection it has with the present world. It will help students understand the world in which they live and plan for the future. Civics helps them to understand socio-political our life and Constitutional values.

Curriculum:

Grade 6

River Valley Civilizations (Mesopotamia, Egyptians, Harappan and Chinese)

The Vedic Civilization

Great Preachers - (Mahavira and Buddha)

Rise of Kingdoms and Republicans Empires (The Mauryas and the Guptas)

Local Self Government- (Rural and Urban)

Grade 7

Medieval Europe- Rise and Spread of Christianity

Rise and Spread of Islam

The Delhi Sultanate

The Vijaynagar and Bahmani Kingdoms

The Mughal Empire Making of Composite Culture

The Constitution of India.

Directive Principles of State Policy

Grade 8

A Period of Transition

The Growth of Nationalism India in the 18th century Traders and Rulers

British Policies and Impact

The Great Uprising of 1857

Socio-Religious Reforms

India's Struggle for Freedom

GEOGRAPHY

Aim:

The teaching of geography in grades 6, 7, and 8 seeks to cultivate students’ spatial awareness and comprehension of Earth’s physical attributes. The curriculum also aims to develop an understanding of resource management, the intricate relationship between human activities and the environment, and the socio-economic factors influencing different regions. The curriculum aims to produce well-rounded individuals who are knowledgeable about the Earth's intricacies, culturally sensitive, and equipped to contribute positively to a sustainable future.

Curriculum:

Grade 6

Grade 7

Grade 8

Aim:

• Understand the basic structure of Mathematics: Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry.

• Use abstraction to perceive relationships, to see structure, to reason about things, to argue the truth or falsity of statements.

• To see Mathematics as something to talk about, to communicate, to discuss among themselves, to work together on.

• Pose and solve meaningful problems.

Curriculum:

Grade 6

SCIENCE

Aim:

To provide students with a foundational understanding of fundamental principles and concepts related to science. At this level, the focus is on introducing students to the basic laws of science and their applications, fostering curiosity, and developing observation skills.

Curriculum:

PHYSICS

Basic Principles

Motion and Forces

Energy

States of Matter

Simple Machines

Sound and waves

Light and Optics

Electricity and Magnetism

Scientific Inquiry, problem-solving, and mathematical application.

CHEMISTRY

Basic Understanding of Matter

Atomic Structure

Chemical Reactions

Periodic Table

Chemical Bonds

Acids and Bases

Solutions and Mixtures

Chemistry in Everyday Life

Organic Chemistry and Nomenclature

Laboratory Skills

BIOLOGY

Plant Life

The Cell

Human Physiology

Plant Physiology

Habitat And Adaptation

Transport In Plants

Tissues

Life Processes

Ecosystem

Health And Biotechnology

Laboratory Skills

COMPUTER SCIENCE

Aim:

Computer Science curriculum for middle school introduces students to the fundamentals of computer science and provides them with a foundation in programming and problem-solving skills. Students become competent, confident, responsible, and critical users of technology. They develop awareness regarding the developments and emerging issues concerning computing and society.

Curriculum:

Grade 6

Computer Categories And Languages Of Computers.

Data Organising Techniques And File Management.

Word Processor And Its Features.

Visual Effects And Presentation Software.

Game Creation Introduction And Scratch Programming.

Introduction To Html.

Online Surfing And The Internet.

3D Modelling

Grade 7

Computer – Hardware Components

Number SystemIntroduction

Computer Virus

Ethics And Safety Measures In Computing

Introduction To Spreadsheet

Database And DBMS

Html- Advanced Features

Programming & ProblemSolving

Grade 8

Os And Gui - Role And Functions

Spreadsheet - Functions And Charts

Algorithms And Flowcharts

Program Coding - Introduction To Java

App Development Networks

VISUAL ART, DRAMA & WESTERN MUSIC

Aim: The emphasis of Art Education at this stage is on development of creative expression and expression through visual art forms. Art Education follows a theme based approach in this curriculum, wherein efforts have been made to provide suggestions for integration of Art Education with other curricular areas.

Curriculum: At the upper primary level the themes dealt with in the curriculum for Classes VI, VII and VIII are:

G6-8 ASSESSMENT AT A GLANCE

For Group 1 and Group 2 subjects:

For Group 1 and Group 2 subjects:

Project

The unit test and term exam consist of written papers.

At ICSE@NEEV the internal assessment are multimodal empha sizes on higher order thinking skills. They are aligned with our Definition Of Learning (DOL), designed to develop skills through experiential learning. Students also engage in open ended projects of each subject that necessitate research, analysis, problem solving, peer reviews and presentation skills. Reflec tion-Integrated Assessment: Reflection is embedded in every aspect of the ICSE journey at Neev, encouraging students to think critically about their learning and personal growth. Struc tured opportunities for introspection ensure that students connect classroom knowledge to real-world contexts. By embedding reflection into the assessment process, students critically evaluate their own learning, recognize growth areas, and set personal goals.

At ICSE@NEEV the internal assessment are multimodal emphasizes on higher order thinking skills. They are aligned with our Definition Of Learning( DOL), designed to develop skillls through experiential learning. Students also engage in open ended projects of each subject that necessitate research, analysis, problem solving, peer reviews and presentation skills. Reflection-Integrated Assessment: Reflection is embedded in every aspect of the ICSE journey at Neev, encouraging students to think critically about their learning and personal growth. Structured opportunities for introspection ensure that students connect classroom knowledge to real-world contexts. By embedding reflection into the assessment process, students critically evaluate their own learning, recognize growth areas, and set personal goals.

To help the grade 6 students have a smooth transition into this assessment system, they are exempted from the unit test. The term 1 exam comprises 40 marks. Second term onwards they follow the above pattern.

CURRICULUM G9-10 -

SUBJECTS OFFERED

Group 1 (Compulsory)

First language English

Second language (Hindi/French/Spanish)

History & Civics

Geography

Group 2 (Compulsory)

Science (Physics, Chemistry & Biology)

Mathematics

Group 3 (Compulsory)

Any One

Computer Applications

Economic Applications

Visual Art

Western Music

Compulsory grade subject - Socially Useful Productive Work (SUPW)

G9-10 - SUBJECTWISE DETAILS:

ENGLISH

Listening

The student accurately understands the central idea of the discourse/passage, understands the context, and can correlate the ideas to other areas of knowledge.

Speaking

The student speaks with fluency and appropriate pronunciation; has full operational command over language and can articulate original relevant matter, rich in content.

Reading

The student reads and comprehends new passages from diverse contexts; can make appropriate inferences and express the central thoughts in the form of a succinct summary.

Writing

The student writes informative texts or imaginative stories to convey ideas, and points of view clearly with the appropriate planning, organization, and analysis; effectively use diverse styles of writing appropriate to the audience and chosen content.

Writing

Grammar

Parts of Speech

Direct and Indirect Speech

Active and passive voice

Synthesis of Sentence

Transformation of Sentences

Literature Writing

Comprehension

Summary

Informal Letter

Formal Letter

Notice

Email

Narrative Essay

Descriptive Essay

Story Writing

Persuasive Essay

Drama: Julius Caesar by Shakespeare
Treasure Trove – A Collection Of Icse Poems And Short Stories
Poetry:
The Heart of the Tree – Henry Cuyler Bunner
The Cold Within – James Patrick Kinney
Daffodils – William Wordsworth
The Bangle Sellers – Sarojini Naidu
After Blenheim – Robert Southey
Television – Roald Dahl

SECOND LANGUAGE (HINDI)

SECOND LANGUAGE (SPANISH / FRENCH):

Aim:

• The aim is to develop and integrate the use of the four language skills i.e. listening, speaking, reading and writing.

• To understand language when spoken at normal conversational speed in frequent everyday life situations.

• To appreciate the language as an effective means of communication patterns of the language, vocabulary, and constructions.

Curriculum:

A Listening : To develop the competency to understand a text of about 300 words dictated, completely and accurately.

B Speaking : To enable the students to develop linguistic fluency.

To enable the students to express ideas fluently and coherently where the topics will include narrating an experience, providing a description, giving directions, expressing an opinion, giving a report, relating an anecdote, or commenting on a current event

C Reading : To develop the ability to read actively a text of about 150 words and assimilate the information to answer a given set of questions.

D Writing : To enable students to express their ideas and feelings in their own words.

To develop the writing skills required to write, a composition which may include short explanations, directions, descriptions or narratives in Spanish or French.

HISTORY

Aim:

• To provide an understanding of the working of the Indian Government necessary to grow into responsible, enlightened citizens in a secular democracy.

• To enrich the understanding of those aspects of Indian historical development which are crucial to the understanding of contemporary India.

• To awaken a desirable understanding in the pupils of the various streams which have contributed to the development and growth of the Indian nation and its civilisation and culture.

• To develop a world-historical perspective of the contributions made by various cultures to the total heritage of mankind.

Curriculum:

The Harappan Civilization

The Vedic period

Jainism and Buddhism

The Sangam Age

The Age of the Guptas

Medieval India - The Cholas, the Delhi Sultanate, the Mughal Empire

Medieval India - Composite Culture

The Modern Age- Renaissance, Reformation and Industrial Revolution

Our Constitution and Salient Features

Mass Phase

The Contemporary World

Union Legislature The Union Executive The Judiciary

The Indian National Movement (1857-1917)
of the National Movement (1915-1947)
Grade 9
Grade 10

GEOGRAPHY

Aim:

To cultivate a solid foundational knowledge of Earth's physical and human attributes. This encompasses developing spatial awareness, comprehending geological and environmental processes, recognizing cultural and economic influences, and honing critical thinking skills for analyzing spatial data and patterns.

Curriculum:

SCIENCE

Aim:

The aim of teaching science to grade 9 and 10 students is to further deepen their understanding of the principles and concepts of sciences and prepare them for more advanced studies in the subject. At this level, the objective is to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills leading to a scientific temper.

Curriculum:

PHYSICS

Mechanics

Pressure

Work, Energy, and Power

Thermodynamics

Electricity and Magnetism

Optics

Heat

Sound and waves

Modern Physics

Atomic and Nuclear Physics

Scientific Inquiry and Data Analysis, Mathematical Applications

CHEMISTRY

Advanced Atomic Structure

Chemical Bonding

Stoichiometry

States of Matter and Gas

Laws

Chemical Equilibrium

Acids, Bases, and Salts

Redox Reactions

Organic Chemistry

Electrochemistry

Environmental Chemistry

BIOLOGY

Flowering Plants

Plant Physiology

Diversity In Living Organisms

Diversity In Living Organisms

Human Anatomy And Physiology

Health And Hygiene

Waste Generation And Management

Basic Biology

Plant Physiology

Human Anatomy And Physiology

Population

Evolution

Pollution

MATHEMATICS

Aim:

• To enable the students to solve mathematical problems of daily life.

• To enable the students to understand the contribution of mathematics to the development of culture and civilization.

• To prepare a sound foundation needed for various vocations. Mathematics is needed for various professions such as those of engineers, bankers, scientists, accountants, statisticians, etc.

• To develop in the child desirable habits and attitudes like hard work, self-reliance, concentration, and discovery.

Curriculum:

ELECTIVE SUBJECT: COMPUTER APPLICATIONS

Aim:

The computer applications curriculum for Grades 9 and 10 aims to develop problem-solving abilities, logical reasoning, and creativity in students through the study of programming concepts and software development. The syllabus also aims to foster critical thinking by encouraging students to analyse and evaluate different technological solutions to real-world problems.

Curriculum:

Introduction To Oop Concepts

Elementary Concepts Of Objects And Class

Values And Datatypes

Operators In Java

Input In Java

Mathematical Library Methods

Conditional Statements

Iterative Constructs

Nested Loops

Computing And Ethics

More On Basic Input/output

Project Work

Revision Of Class IX Syllabus

Library Classes

Arrays (1d & 2d)

String Handling

User Defined Methods

Class As The Basis Of All Computation

Constructor

Encapsulation And Inheritance

Project Work

Grade 9
Grade 10

ELECTIVE SUBJECT: ECONOMIC APPLICATIONS

Aim:

To provide students with a foundational understanding of essential economic principles and their practical significance. The curriculum seeks to promote economic literacy, enabling students to grasp real-world economic issues, make informed decisions, and participate meaningfully in societal and global economic contexts.

Curriculum:

Meaning and Definition of Economics

Basic Economic Entities

Basic Problems of an Economy

Types of Economies

Characteristics of Indian Economy

Main Sectors of the Indian Economy: Agriculture

Main Sectors of the Indian Economy: Industry

Main Sectors of the Indian Economy: Services

Other sectors of the Economy

Economic Infrastructure

Social Infrastructure

Consumer Awareness

Elementary Theory of Demand

Elasticity of Demand

Theory of Supply

Factors of Production

Nature and Structure of Markets

The State and Economic Development

Meaning and Functions of Money

Commercial Banks

Central Banks

Inflation

Grade 9
Grade 10

ELECTIVE SUBJECT: VISUAL ART

Aim:

To acquire a knowledge of artistic terms, facts, concepts, theories, and principles in drawing and painting through imagination, creativity, expression, aesthetic sense, organization, observation and interpretation.

Curriculum:

Introduction to Still Life (paper 1) through the works of various artists

Learning about the proportions of still life making

Making simple pencil drawings placing the basic geometric forms

Observation study of simple objects

Introduction to imaginative composition (paper 3)

Framing Figurative Composition

Drawing Human figures in different postures and positions

Practising composition from last year's question paper.

Detailed observation study of the objects with watercolor. (paper 1)

Observation study of natural objects (like foliage study, dried twig study, etc) using watercolor

Working on finishing and detailing of observation study using watercolor.

Detailed still life study with 5 or more objects along with the drapery

Developing composition-making from regular and daily life experience (paper 3)

Making the imaginative composition using watercolor.

The final study on human figure details using watercolor.

Practising composition from last year's question paper.

Part 1: External Examination
Part 1: External Examination
Grade 9
Part 2: Practical work in Art (Internal assessment)
Grade 10
1. Block Printing 2. Printing from Lino block 3. Creative photography
4. Cartoon and portrait drawing 5. Sculpture any medium

ELECTIVE SUBJECT: WESTERN MUSIC

Aim:

To develop a perceptive, sensitive, and critical response to music in its historical and cultural contexts, to stimulate and develop an appreciation and enjoyment of music through active involvement, to balance the demands of disciplined skills and challenging standards in an environment of emotional, aesthetic, imaginative and creative development and to develop performing skills, and so encourage participation in the wide range of performance activities likely to be found in the school and community.

Curriculum:

Grade 6

PART A

Musical Instruments

Sound production and playing techniques

Forms of Music

Definition, structure, and Analysis

Life and Works

Technology in Music

Electronic Music: Definition and scope, description of the Theremin and the Moog Synthesizer. 190

Basic knowledge of the following genres - Industrial, House Music, Drum & Bass, Dubstep, Electro House. DAW (Digital Audio Workstation)

PART B

Grade 4 practical exam of any recognised board like TCL, ABRSM, LCM

Life and Works

Life & works and unique contribution of the following composers: Bach, Handel, Haydn, F. Schubert, PI Tchaikovsky, J. Brahms, A. Dvořák.

Personal Experience as a Musician

Grade 10
Grade 9

G9-10 - ASSESSMENT AT A GLANCE

For Group 1 and Group 2 subjects:

For Group 1 and Group 2 subjects:

• The Unit Test and Term Exam consist of written papers.

• The Internal Assessments can be multimodal, depending on the requirement of the subject and the cohort.

SUPW | SOCIALLY USEFUL PRODUCTIVE WORK

Students are expected to engage in a community service project throughout the year. They maintain records and evidence of their work. They are encouraged to do reflective writing about their service.

The school teachers assess the service project undertaken by the students and assign grades for SUPW.

The student cannot appear for the ICSE board examination unless s/he receives a pass certificate for SUPW from the school

IDU | INTERDISCIPLINARY UNIT

Since 2022-23, we have introduced interdisciplinary learning in the ICSE program. Interdisciplinary learning is a modern pedagogy that expects learners to approach real-life situations by integrating their learning from various disciplines. It deepens learning by breaking down the walls between disciplines and making learning contextual.

It has been structured into one learning unit comprising two main disciplines and Kannada as the supportive discipline. This interdisciplinary learning unit extends over a period of five to six months. The learning achieved by the students is presented to the parent cohort at the end of the unit.

ICSE BOARD EXAMINATION

The ICSE board examination is a written examination conducted in the last week of February every year. It usually lasts for one month. Students from all ICSE schools across the country appear for this examination. The entire process is conducted and monitored by the CISCE. The results of this examination are declared by CISCE around the last week of May.

SSC results are taken from the best five of six subjects viz. English (compulsory), Second language, History & Geography, Science, Mathematics, and Electives.

The standard reached in Socially Useful Productive Work (Internally Assessed) will be shown on the result sheets by grades A, B, C, D, or E; A being the highest and E the lowest. A, B, C, or D indicates a pass and E a failure.

SPECIAL MENTION

UCAS NOTING ON THE ISC EXAMINATION:

The National Admissions and Accreditation agency in the United Kingdom - UCAS (Universities and College Admission Services) has recognized the ISC at par with the Higher School qualification of the University of Scotland.

Is It Right For You? Deciding if the ICSE exam is right for you partly depends on how you learn and your future aspirations. The ICSE system is comprehensive but rigorous as it aims to provide practical knowledge and build analytical skills in students. The curriculum places emphasis on all the subjects and also has selection built into the process. Students who are interested in careers in management and humanities will find the curriculum to be better aligned. Additionally, the ICSE certification is recognized globally and due to the emphasis placed on English, students can gain a slight advantage compared to other Indian boards.

LEARNING JOURNEYS

Every year on our learning journeys students explore the wonders of nature and experience the enigma of history, realizing India in all her reality and grandeur. Our DP learning journey, which typically takes place in grade 11, usually covers more than one north eastern state, to understand this distant part of India in an experience that naturally leads to a conversation on ‘what does it mean to be Indian?’ This learning journey has been organized to give our diploma programme students a chance to experience Nagaland, as it is in many ways representative of the entire region with the diversity of ethnicity and language, and as one of the world’s greatest biodiversity hotspots and for natural beauty, much of it protected by the indigenous knowledge and traditions of its peoples. Climate, landforms, economic progress and biodiversity act as the background for a conversation on culture and identity, and indigenous knowledge systems, as children push themselves intellectually with reading, thinking, questioning; socially by building self-awareness and relationships; and physically with a trek that is at once challenging and incredibly beautiful.

STUDENT ADVANCEMENT CELL

Student Advancement Cell (SAC) at Neev Academy provides each child with support, services and opportunities to motivate them in growing and exploring their interests and passions while recognising their strengths and challenges in turn assisting them to be - college, career and citizen ready.

• Academic support by the Learning Support team, helping in recognising and approaching challenges in meeting academic requirements.

• Social emotional support by the school psychologist includes proactive age and grade appropriate whole class lessons and individual skill building sessions with students who need additional support.

• College Guidance systematically services the high school students to increase familiarity with universities for easy accessibility and clearer understanding and tracks academic growth.

• Student life moves beyond core academics to provide opportunities to students to participate in events that build community spirit and showcase individual skills inside and outside of school.

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT

GOVERNMENT WORKSHOP

Students from the Executive Council, House Council and Neev Times participated in a team-building activity led by the school psychologist. This interactive session focused on enhancing their critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills. The session concluded with small group discussions, where they formulated a common plan of action to achieve their goals for the year in alignment with the charter.

INDIA

Ahmedabad University

Ashoka University

Atria University

Azim Premji University

Bennett University

BITS, Pilani

FLAME University

Krea University

Manipal Institute of Technology

Manipal University, Jaipur

O.P. Jindal Global University

PES University

Plaksha University

Shiv Nadar University

St Joseph’s College

National Institute of Design

USA

American University

Arizona State University

Babson College

Baylor University

Binghamton University

Boston University

Brandeis University

Brown University

Bryant University

CalPoly Pomona

Case Western University

Catholic University

Colgate University

College of William & Mary

College of Wooster

Culinary Institute of America

De Montfort University

Denison University

Drexel University

Earlham College

Eckerd College

Emerson College

Emory University

Falmouth University

Fordham University

Franklin & Marshall College

George Mason University

George Washington University

Georgia Institute of Technology

Georgia State University

Hampshire College

Indiana University Indianapolis

Iowa State University

Ithaca College

Kelley School of Business - Indiana,

Bloomington

Knox College

Massachusetts College of Art & Design

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Michigan State University

Middlebury College

Mount Holyoke College

New Jersey University of Technology

New York University

orth Carolina State University

Northeastern University

Occidental College

Ohio State University

Ohio Wesleyan University

OTIS College of Art & Design

Pace University

Penn State University

Pratt Institute

Purdue University

Radboud University

Rhode Island School of Design

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Rochester Institue of Technology

Rollins College

Rutgers University

San Diego State University

Savannah College of Art and Design

School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Simmons University

Smith College

Stanford University

Stevens Institute of Technology

St. Olaf College

SUNY, Binghamton University

Swarthmore College

Syracuse University

Temple University

Texas A&M University

Texas Tech University

The New School, Parsons

Tillburgh University

Trinity University

University at Buffalo

University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)

University of Arizona

University of California, Berkeley

University of California, Davis

University of California, Los Angeles

University of California, Merced

University of California, Riverside

University of California, San Diego

University of California, Santa Barbara

University of California, Santa Cruz

University of Chicago

University of Connecticut

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

University of Maryland

University of Massachusetts, Amherst

University of Michigan, Dearborn

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

University of Minnesota, Duluth

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

University of Pittsburgh

University of Rochester

University of San Diego

University of San Francisco

University of South Florida

University of Southern California

University of Texas A&M

University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas at Dallas

University of Texas at Tyler

University of the Atlantic

University of Virginia

University of Washington

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Virginia Polytechnic Institute

Washington University in St. Louis

Wentworth Institute of Technology

Wheaton College

Wichita State University

UK

Birkbeck University of London

Birmingham City University

Brunel University London

Cardiff University

City, University of London

Coventry University

Durham University

Hult International Business School

Imperial College London

King's College London

Kingston University

Lancaster University

Leeds

Trinity University

London School of Economics and Political

Science

London Southbank University

Loughborough University

Middlesex University

Newcastle University

Scholarships are ranging from $3,000 per year to $30,000 per year

Northumbria University

Oxford Brookes University

Queen Mary University of London

Queen's University Belfast

Royal Holloway

Sheffield Hallam University

SOAS University of London

Solent University

Trinity College Dublin

University College London

University of Aberdeen

University of Bath

University of Birmingham

University of Brighton

University of Bristol

University of Dundee

University of East London

University of Edinburgh

University of Exeter

University of Glasgow

University of Hertfordshire

University of Hull

University of Leeds

University of Liverpool

University of Manchester

University of Newcastle

University of Nottingham

University of Plymouth

University of Portsmouth

University of Reading

University of Sheffield

University of Southampton

University of St. Andrews

University of Strathclyde

University of Surrey

University of Sussex

University of the Arts London

University of the Creative Arts London

University of Warwick

University of Westminster

AUSTRALIA

Bond University

Monash University

University of Melbourne

University of Sydney

CANADA

Concordia University

Dalhousie University

McGill University

McMaster University

Ontario College of Art & Design

Queen's University

Simon Fraser University

University of Alberta

University of British Columbia

University of Guelph

University of Ottawa

University of Toronto

University of Waterloo

Wilfred Laurier

York University

SINGAPORE

Lasalle College of the Arts

Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts

Nanyang Technological University

National University of Singapore

EUROPE

Amsterdam University

École Polytechnique

Eindhoven University of Technology

IE University Spain

Leiden University

Maastricht University

TU/ Delft

Twente University

University of Groningen

Utrecht University

Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti (NABA)

MALAYSIA

University of Nottingham

IRELAND MIDDLE EAST

Weill Cornell Medicine - Qatar

National University of Ireland, Galway

Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

HONG KONG

Hong Kong University

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

Academic honesty in an integral part of learning at Neev. To this end, students are introduced to practices that lead automatically to a culture of honesty. This includes providing students with the means and support to conduct research, the evaluation of sources, how to reference a source, how to avoid collusion and other forms of malpractice. The school takes a very strong stance against academic dishonesty. Students are cautioned that academic dishonesty might lead to the loss of the IB.

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