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IGCSE Programme: Classes VIII to X

The Cambridge Assessment International develops critical thinking, communication, and

Education (CAIE) administers the International research skills. Students will be required to study
Student learning is enhanced through effective and the tools provided by our College Counselling
General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) Marathi as a compulsory Third Language.
learning management systems, access to digital team guide students to opportunities for self-
Programme. In the two-year IGCSE Programme at development throughout their journey in the
DAIS, students of Classes IX and X study a range of Through a stimulating classroom environment, the resources and a literacy programme to develop IGCSE Programme.
subjects that are both exciting and challenging. The Programme encourages students to explore ideas reading and referencing skills. The Programme also
and take on intellectual challenges, while focuses on social-emotional learning guided by the
Programme develops creative thinking skills by For more details about the IGCSE Programme, visit
empowering them to take ownership of their
engaging students in inquiry-based learning and Student Care department. Ongoing interactions www.cambridgeinternational.org
learning. To achieve this, the curriculum is actively
prepares them to solve problems based on real-life
embedded with collaborative approaches and
issues in innovative ways. While the Programme is
experiential learning while fostering academic Subjects offered for IGCSE Classes IX and X
international in outlook, it very much integrates the
honesty and lifelong learning. In addition, the co-
local context. The holistic and experiential nature of
curricular activities and service initiatives are
learning balances knowledge, understanding and
integral to student life, nurturing self-aware Group V
skills, and provides a solid foundation for the IB Group I Group II Group III Group IV
individuals who are responsible for themselves, as Languages Creative, Technical
Diploma and other pre-university programmes. Humanities Sciences Mathematics & Vocational
well as their local and global communities.
Students are supported in charting their unique
In Class VIII, which is the preparatory year, students First Language World Literature Physics International Art & Design
pathways as they explore their strengths and English Mathematics
study subjects that prepare them for the IGCSE
emerge as confident learners. They pursue their Business Studies
Programme - First Language English, Second Global Perspective Chemistry
varied interests through a range of experiences
Languages, Sciences, Social Sciences and such as Round Square activities, Model United A Foreign Language Additional Computer Science
(French or Spanish) Geography Mathematics
Mathematics, along with optional subjects like Nations (MUN), exchange trips, robotics, and or a Second Biology Drama
Drama, Art, and Computer Studies. It is subject-related educational trips. Students emerge Language (Hindi) History Physical Education
complemented by the interdisciplinary 'Big History' as reflective individuals who can adapt to new
project, designed by Macquarie University, which situations and ways of thinking. Students will be required to study Marathi as a compulsory Third Language.

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