In the Secondary Programme the focus is gradually shifted towards academically oriented activities in order to prepare the students for Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Examination (IGCSE).
Cambridge Secondary 2 programmme is for standards IX and X. [This course will be available from 2012 onwards].
It has the following features.
- Two year Cambridge University curriculum.
- Learner-centred and enquiry-based approaches to learning.
- It develops learners’ skills in creative thinking, enquiry and problem solving, giving learners excellent preparation for the next stage in their education.
- Clearly defined learning outcomes and content,
- Compatible with other curricula.
- Internationally relevant and sensitive to different needs and culture.
The Cambridge Secondary 2 curriculum places emphasis on broad and balanced study across a wide range of subjects.
The curriculum develops learners' skills in creative thinking, enquiry and problem solving and is structured so that learners attain both practical skills and theoretical knowledge .
Choice of Subjects:
- The IGCSE subjects are grouped into five curriculum areas, as follows:
- Cambridge Mathematics
- Cambridge Science
- Cambridge English
- Cambridge Modern Languages
- Cambridge Humanities and Social Sciences
- Cambridge Business, Technical and Vocational
The options offered at CHIREC are:
Cambridge Mathematics |
Cambridge Science |
Cambridge English |
Cambridge Modern Languages |
Cambridge Humanities and Social Sciences |
Cambridge Business, Technical and Vocational |
Mathematics |
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Combined Science |
English as Second Language |
Hindi [II Language]*
French [II Language]* |
Economics
Geography
History
India Studies |
Accounting
Business Studies
Computer Studies
Information and Communication Technology |
- One subject has to be chosen from each group.
- Subjects marked * are optional. One has to be chosen from that group.
