The Cambridge Programme
Cambridge Assessment International Education is a world-renowned education system that sets gold standards in education while being flexible to suit the abilities of all children. A Cambridge education prepares students for life, helping them develop curiosity and a lasting passion for learning. Students develop the skills they need to achieve their goals and are taught to make informed decisions. The curriculum is shaped around how the students want to learn, helping them discover new horizons.
The focus is on skill development, conceptual understanding and application across all levels with the objective of making students “Self-Learners”.
Cambridge Programmes offered at CS
There are four programmes offered.
Cambridge International Primary Programme (CIPP) (G1 to G5)
The programme develops the skills of analysis, evaluation, reflection, collaboration and communication. It strengthens the inter-disciplinary links across English, Mathematics, Science and Global Perspectives.
Lower Secondary Programme (G6 to G8)
The programme focuses on higher-order thinking skills, research, analysis and powerful communication. The programme sets clear learning objectives for the first three years of secondary education in English, Mathematics, Science, Global Perspectives and ICT and culminates in the Checkpoint examination in G8. The school uses the analysis from the Lower Secondary Checkpoint to give valuable feedback on learners' strengths and weaknesses before they progress to the next stage of education.
International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) (G9 and G10)
IGCSE is the gold standard in Grade X education with a flexible yet challenging student-friendly programme. We offer a wide spectrum of subjects including Economics, Art, Computer Science, Global Perspectives, apart from the Sciences, Math and Languages (Hindi, Tamil and French). The programme is rooted in conceptual understanding and critical thinking.
AS/A Levels (G11 and G12)
The main thrust of the programme is in preparing students for universities with in-depth study of the chosen disciplines. A Levels open pathways for further international qualifications and undergraduate programmes abroad and in India. The A level and IGCSE qualifications are recognised by all Indian Universities.
Academic Director’s Note
Academic Director’s Desk
The churn we have witnessed in the education sector over the last few years continues. With COVID we saw a “new normal”, after which things haven’t bounced back completely for children. The gaps we noticed after COVID-19 were not just in skills but also in attitude. Children are less interested in traditional classroom approachess and are itching to do things, use their hands, technology and their imagination at full steam.
Even before we have come round to analysing, there is now an AI revolution. It seems technology is moving faster than humans are able to. We are struggling to keep up. By the time we learn how to use it, there is further development. Under such situations, there is confusion surrounding the goal towards which we should educate our children.
For sure, the 21st century skills are needed, which are the 6 Cs; critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, communication, computer skills and curiosity. These are highlighted by NEP2020. These are best fostered by engaging children in projects and real-life exposure. That should reduce the cognitive load on children. Part of the load is because they study from textbooks alone and that becomes content they do not comprehend. All the boards have woken up to it and they have started training teachers in what they call experiential learning.
Therefore, we are better off dealing with the right attitude training, because repeated and continued attitude display will be tantamount to value systems. All staff and parents need this awareness while dealing with children. The presence of CTEx, the
Centre for Teaching Excellence, in CS Academy focuses on the areas where there are gaps. Our efforts are in several areas of training, including AI and we are currently working on modules that will equip teachers to deal with learners with varied attitudes. We hope to see tangible results in a couple of years. The best evidence is when we see it in learners. In this effort, the cooperation of parents is vital. They need to be connected at all points of time with the development of their children. I am very happy to note that a lot of interest has been raised in all the key areas of schooling. May it continue!
