Primary Programme – Foundation to Standard 5 – Age Group 4+ to 10 Years Old.
The Campion International Primary Programme is designed for Children within the Age Groups of 4+ to 10 Years Old. Following a Pattern closely similar to the Indian Standards, the Curriculum is designed specifically for Children to:
- DISCOVER: Joyfully explore the World, Ask Questions and Build Basic Social Skills.
- SENSE THE WORLD: Observe and Experience the World through exciting themes like Family, Friends, Nature, Environment etc. that bring together many Subjects.
- COMMUNICATE: Build basic vocabulary along with listening and speaking skills, listen to and be able to tell Stories, write and express Freely and develop reading habit.
- ANALYZE: Understand the Concept of Numbers and the skill to apply it to basic mathematical operations, counting, classifying and sequencing objects.
The Aim of this Curriculum, to mention a few parameters that are important, is to Nurture Mind, Body and Spirit – Strengthen a Growing Body, establish relationships and embrace learning.
Campion International School offers the following Subjects in the Primary Programme:
- English (Compulsory)
- Regional Language – Hindi/ Bengali/ Nepali
- Mathematics
- Social Sciences
- Computer Studies
- Art & Craft
Middle Programme – Standard 6 to Standard 8 – Age Group 11 to 13 Years Old
The Campion International Middle Programme is designed for Children within the Age Groups of 11 to 13 Years Old. The Aim of this Programme are as Follows:
- MASTERY: Find out How Things Work, Master Concepts, apply knowledge and discover talents
- CONCEPTS: Understand deeply the ‘what, why, how’ of Basic Concepts in the Sciences, Language, Mathematics and Social Studies.
- PROJECTS: To Create Practical projects – publish a Magazine, build a Machine or even learn how to tend to the Garden at your Home.
- TALENT: Deepen each Child’s interest in one or more areas like Sports, Music, Arts, Dance, Dramatics, Elocution etc.
- CONFIDENT AND CONNECTED: Learn to handle Unknown Situations, Express Feelings, learn to work in Teams and learn to make Decisions.
Campion International School offers the following Subjects in the Middle Programme:
- English
- Regional Language – Hindi/ Bengali / Nepali
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Geography
- History
- Computer Studies
- Art & Design
Secondary Programme, IGSCE – Standard 9 to Standard 10 – Age Group 14 to 16 Years Old
Cambridge IGSCE:
The Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education, IGSCE is a curriculum and assessment system, suitable for Schools and Colleges around the World. The Cambridge IGSCE Programe from CIE brings out the best in Students and developes successful learners through a skill based approach to Teaching and Assessing.
CIE first invented the Cambridge IGSCE in 1985, in consultation with international educators and using best practices in education from the United Kingdom. Since the first students received their Qualifications, CIE has continued to build and update the curriculum. Today, more than 4000 schools worldwide are registered to teach Cambridge IGSCE and it is one of the most widely taken International Qualifications in the World.
The curriculum encourages students not only to acquire knowledge, but also to:
- Use an exploratory approach to problem solving
- Have confidence in their ability to solve Problems
- Apply skills, knowledge and understanding
- Undertake individual Projects and work as part of a team
- Develop Practical Skills
Cambridge IGSCE’s are internationally recognized by schools, Universities and employers as equivalent in standard to the British and International level Examinations.
Cambridge IGCSE: A Foundation for Success:
Student who attain the Cambridge IGSCE Qualifications are well educated, adaptable and thoroughly Prepared for their next steps in education and employment. The Cambridge IGCSE provides a solid Foundation for higher level National and International Courses, such as the A and AS Levels, the International Baccalaureate Diploma, the Advanced International Certificate of Education, AICE Diploma and the US Advance Placement Programme.
In the Cambridge IGCSE curriculum, recalled knowledge is not a goal in itself. Far more important is the development of Students’ Understanding and their acquisition of a wide range of skills including critical thinking and problem solving. Because of this Structure, the Cambridge IGCSE provides a broad knowledge base and learning skills that are excellent preparation for employment.
Features of IGCSE:
- IGCSE is aimed at a wide ability range of Students, with a Range of Grades awarded from A*(Highest Grade) to G (Lowest). There is a Core (C to G) and extended (A* to E) Curriculum available in many Subjects.
- IGSCE uses a variety of assessment techniques to test Oral and Practical Skills, initiative and problem solving an application of skills, knowledge and understanding.
- A Coursework option is available in many syllabuses, allowing Centres an element of Personal choice and giving teachers the chance to share in the process of assessment.
- Candidates are rewarded for positive achievement (What they Know, Understand, and Can Do).
- IGCSE prepares for Progression to Employment, or further study. It Prepares Students very well for Cambridge International A and AS Levels.
Campion International School offers the following Subjects at the IGCSE Level:
- English
- Mathematics
- Biology
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Geography
- History
- Sociology
- Computer Studies
- Information Communication & Technology
- Accounts
- Business Studies
NB: Students are advised to take a Minimum of 5 Subjects Minimum.
Higher Secondary Programme, AS & A Level – Standard 11 & 12 – Age Group 17 to 18 Years Old
International AS and A Level:
Following the IGCSE, students are well prepared to progress to further education oppurtunities, such as the International General Certificate or Education Advanced , A Level. It is recognized worldwide as a leading requirement for entry into higher Under Graduate Education. Since its Inception, A Levels have undergone continuous evaluation and development to ensure that they maintain their reputation for quality and relevance. Many new syllabi have been developed to meet the changing needs of employers and universities around the World.
The Advanced International Certificate of Education, AICE Diploma is made up of individual A and AS Levels and is the ideal Academic Step for Students because it builds on many of the core skills developed during the Cambridge IGCSE programme. By demanding knowledge from three different subject groups, AICE provides a broad curriculum with a balance of maths and science, languages, arts and humanities. It maintains flexibility and choice by allowing students to pick specific subjects and levels. As part of the curriculum, AICE offers students an opportunity to submit research projects.
Most of the Indian Universities take for their Undergraduate Courses with English as Second Language and any Three A Level Subjects. The Combination of Subjects depends on the Choice by Students. The Following subjects are offered at Campion International School:
- English
- Mathematics
- Biology
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Geography
- History
- Sociology
- Psychology
- Accounts
- Business Studies
Beyond Campion International:
Admission to Indian higher Education Institutions (Universities & Colleges) is open to those who passed a Senior Secondary School Examination after Twelve Years (10+2 of Indian System) of schooling. The Examinations include the Senior School Certificate Examination of the Central Board of Secondary Education, CBSE, India, the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations, CISCE, India and the Higher/ Senior Secondary School Examinations conducted by the State Boards for Secondary Education in India. Foreign and International Examinations that are deemed equivalent are also accepted. These include O levels, IGSCE and the A Levels from the University of Cambridge International Examinations, CIE Board.
ENTRY/ ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS:
The Association of Indian Universities, AIU, New Delhi, has been identified by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, to recommend on equivalence of foreign qualifications. AIU recognizes Five (5) passes at the Ordinary Level Examinations, O Level or the International General Certificate in Secondary Education, IGCSE, with the Grades A*, A, B or C, with minimum of two passes at the General Certificate of Education Advanced Level Examination, as being equivalent to the Senior Certificate, 10 + 2 Examination.
PROFESSIONAL COURSES:
Applicants to professional degrees need to be 17 years of age on 31st December of the year of entrance examination/ admission. For entry to Professional courses Students must sit the Common Entrance Test, CET for the appropriate course. Admission to Indian Universities and Colleges is based on a merit list usually complied by the aggregation of the marks from the Year 12 Examinations and the mark from the Common Entrance Tests, CET. CETs are held at both the National and the State Level depending on the Course applied for (apart from the State of Tamil Nadu which does not have CETs).
Engineering:
To be eligible to sit for the CET, students will need 5 IGSCE/ O Levels with Grade C or higher plus passes in A Level in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics with a minimum of 50% English at the AS or A Level may also be required.
Medicine and Dental Sciences:
To be eligible to sit for the CET Students will need 5 IGCSE/ O levels with Grade C or higher plus passes in A Level in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics with a minimum of 50% English at the AS or A Level may also be required. The Medical Council of India, following guidance from CBSE, has accepted AS English taken in Year 12 as equivalent to the Indian Year 12 Examination.
Architecture:
Grade C or higher plus passes in A Level in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics with a minimum of 50% English at the AS or A Level may also be required.
Non-Professional Courses:
Minimum Entry Requirements for Liberal Studies (Science/Commerce/Arts) are 5 IGCSE/ O Levels with Grade C or higher plus passes in two A Levels.
Science:
Minimum Entry Requirements for Liberal Studies (Science/Commerce/Arts) are 5 IGCSE/ O Levels with Grade C or higher plus passes in two or three A Levels, which must include the following plus English at the AS or A Level.
- Mathematics Group: Pass in A Level in Physics and Mathematics
- Biology Group: Pass in A level in Chemistry and Biology
- Computer Sciences: Pass in A Level in Physics and Mathematics
Pharmacy:
Minimum Entry Requirements for Liberal Studies (Science/Commerce/Arts) are 5 IGCSE/ O Levels with Grade C or higher plus passes in two A Levels including Chemistry and Mathematics and AS Level in Physics or Biology.
Commerce:
Minimum Entry Requirements for Liberal Studies (Science/Commerce/Arts) are 5 IGCSE/ O Levels with Grade C or higher plus passes in two A Levels, of which one must be in a relevant subject with Mathematics.
Arts:
Minimum Entry Requirements for Liberal Studies (Science/Commerce/Arts) are 5 IGCSE/ O Levels with Grade C or higher plus passes in two A Levels, with the exception of Economics which requires a Pass in A level Mathematics.
Indian Universities reserve the right to give equivalence to foreign qualification. Some Universities may require Three passes at the A level for Admission to Bachelors Degrees in Liberal Studies (Non Professional Subjects) also. However, most Universities follow the advice of the Association of Indian Universities and make a reference to the Association if there is any doubt about equivalence. |
