Our Kindergarten (Lower KG & Higher KG) curriculum is designed to enable children to develop a love for learning in young and supple minds. Adopting the infallible play way method and using a wide range of learning materials and activities, these inquisitive and impressionable minds explore creative, mathematical, linguistic and psychosocial areas. The tiny tots are encouraged to gain confidence in their abilities by equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to joyously venture into new areas of learning. We nurture the cognitive and fine motor skills of these young ones through a warm, caring and stimulating atmosphere provided to encourage curiosity. The development of their tender minds through a variety of creative, kinesthetic and problem-solving activities helps learning to become a natural and enjoyable process.
Subjects Offered
In Primary School (Grades 1 to 5), our curriculum focuses on encouraging inquiry, exploration and inculcating confidence in key learning skills such as reading, writing, listening, speaking, information technology capability, problem-solving, observation and self assessment. The primary school years encourage and motivate young minds to become self-confident, self-reliant and self-disciplined through a variety of curricular and co-curricular programs. Children of this age group are active, curious, experimental and imaginative and the primary school curriculum is tailored to make the best use of these character traits for proper development.
Subjects Offered
For a complete perusal of the Primary School syllabus and a look at the monthly schedule of how the syllabus will be taught over the year, please Click Here
In Middle School (Grades 6 to 8), students build on the foundations laid in the primary school. While holistic growth is always the focus, during these years the pace of academics demands is slowly accelerated, and students are groomed to embrace challenges while becoming aware of the need to set goals and have long-term objectives. Assessment in the Middle School is Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation(CCE), using a variety of assessment tools. Continuous evaluation of a child’s performance in class and in the assessments are monitored and reviewed throughout the academic year to facilitate their continued progress. Timely sharing and discussion of each child’s progress with parents builds a strong school parent partnership that ensures that each child is developing in an all round and appropriate manner.
Subjects Offered
For a complete perusal of the Middle School syllabus and a look at the monthly schedule of how the syllabus will be taught over the year, please Click Here
In High School (Grades 9 & 10), a smooth transition from childhood to adolescence is facilitated by value added education even as academic challenges become the focus and students begin preparation for the All India Secondary School Examination (AISSE) conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi, at the end of Grade 10. Assessment in the high school section is strictly as per CBSE guidelines, using a variety of assessment tools that aim and facilitate ease of communication between the school and parents in order to ensure that each child feels comfortable in the path of progress.
Subjects Offered
For a complete perusal of the Secondary School syllabus and a look at the monthly schedule of how the syllabus will be taught over the year, please Click Here
In Senior School (Grades 11 & 12), students take their first step towards choosing a career path and begin to focus on subjects in line with that choice. The school provides guidance to help students make their choice and has specialist teachers for all offered subjects. The school also offers scholarships which provides students an added incentive to work harder at this critical juncture in their academic life. At the culmination of these two crucial years, which is at the end of Grade 12, students sit for the All India Senior School Certificate Examination (AISSCE) conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi.
Streams Offered
SCIENCE
Code: SMB – English, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology
Code: SMC – English, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science
Code: SME – English, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Engineering Graphics
Code: SBP – English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Physical Education
COMMERCE
Code: CMT – English, Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics, Mathematics
Code: CMK – English, Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics, Marketing
Code: CPE – English, Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics, Physical Education
HUMANITIES
Code: HMK – English, Political Science, Economics, Psychology, Marketing
Code: HPE – English, Political Science, Economics, Psychology, Physical Education
Eligibility Criteria for streams (based on Model or Board Examination marks available at the time of application)
| Stream & Combinations | Stream Code | Eligibility (% of Marks) |
| Science (Mathematics & Biology) | SMB | Minimum of 75% in aggregate and in Science & Mathematics separately |
| Science (Mathematics & Computer Science / Engineering Graphics) | SMC & SME | |
| Science (Biology & Physical Education) | SBP | Minimum of 70% in aggregate and in Science & Mathematics (for SBP) or Mathematics (for CMT) separately |
| Commerce (Mathematics) | CMT | |
| Commerce (Marketing / Physical Education) | CMK & CPE | Minimum of 65% in aggregate |
| Humanities (Marketing / Physical Education) | HMK & HPE | Minimum of 55% in aggregate |
IMPORTANT POINTS TO NOTE
- Admission to Grade 11 is provisional and will be confirmed only on the basis of the Grade 10 CBSE Board Examination results.
- Streams and combinations offered will depend upon the strength enrolled in each. If your stream code selected in “Option 1” does not have adequate enrollments, you will be offered your “Option 2” choice. If there are inadequate enrollments in your “Option 2” choice also, then you will be offered your “Option 3” choice.
- Scholarships will be offered only to Grade 10 students of The Asian School who pursue their Senior Secondary education at The Asian School. Students who wish to avail an offered scholarship, should apply with proof of marks obtained in the Board Examination once the results are declared. Until then, all students must pay the fees in full.
- The excess fee amount paid by students who have obtained the required aggregate percentage marks in order to be eligible for a scholarship, and have paid the fees in full, will be adjusted against their future months Tuition fees.
- Students who were awarded scholarships in Grade 11, must score a minimum aggregate of 75% in the Grade 11 Annual Examination in order to continue receiving the scholarship benefit in Grade 12.
KINDERGARTEN
Our Kindergarten (Lower KG & Higher KG) curriculum is designed to enable children to develop a love for learning in young and supple minds. Adopting the infallible play way method and using a wide range of learning materials and activities, these inquisitive and impressionable minds explore creative, mathematical, linguistic and psychosocial areas. The tiny tots are encouraged to gain confidence in their abilities by equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to joyously venture into new areas of learning. We nurture the cognitive and fine motor skills of these young ones through a warm, caring and stimulating atmosphere provided to encourage curiosity. The development of their tender minds through a variety of creative, kinesthetic and problem-solving activities helps learning to become a natural and enjoyable process.
Subjects Offered
PRIMARY
In Primary School (grades I to V), our curriculum focuses on encouraging inquiry, exploration and inculcating confidence in key learning skills such as reading, writing, listening, speaking, information technology capability, problem-solving, observation and self assessment. The primary school years encourage and motivate young minds to become self-confident, self-reliant and self-disciplined through a variety of curricular and co-curricular programs. Children of this age group are active, curious, experimental and imaginative and the primary school curriculum is tailored to make the best use of these character traits for proper development.
Subjects Offered
For a complete perusal of the Primary School syllabus and a look at the monthly schedule of how the syllabus will be taught over the year, please Click Here
MIDDLE
In Middle School (grades VI to VIII), students build on the foundations laid in the primary school. While holistic growth is always the focus, during these years the pace of academics demands is slowly accelerated, and students are groomed to embrace challenges while becoming aware of the need to set goals and have long-term objectives. Assessment in the Middle School is Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation(CCE), using a variety of assessment tools. Continuous evaluation of a child’s performance in class and in the assessments are monitored and reviewed throughout the academic year to facilitate their continued progress. Timely sharing and discussion of each child’s progress with parents builds a strong school parent partnership that ensures that each child is developing in an all round and appropriate manner.
Subjects Offered
For a complete perusal of the Middle School syllabus and a look at the monthly schedule of how the syllabus will be taught over the year, please Click Here
SECONDARY
In High School (grades IX & X), a smooth transition from childhood to adolescence is facilitated by value added education even as academic challenges become the focus and students begin preparation for the All India Secondary School Examination (AISSE) conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi, at the end of grade X. Assessment in the high school section is strictly as per CBSE guidelines, using a variety of assessment tools that aim and facilitate ease of communication between the school and parents in order to ensure that each child feels comfortable in the path of progress.
Subjects Offered
For a complete perusal of the Secondary School syllabus and a look at the monthly schedule of how the syllabus will be taught over the year, please Click Here
SENIOR SECONDARY
In Senior School (Grades 11 & 12), students take their first step towards choosing a career path and begin to focus on subjects in line with that choice. The school provides guidance to help students make their choice and has specialist teachers for all offered subjects. The school also offers scholarships which provides students an added incentive to work harder at this critical juncture in their academic life. At the culmination of these two crucial years, which is at the end of Grade 12, students sit for the All India Senior School Certificate Examination (AISSCE) conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi.
Streams Offered
SCIENCE
Code: SMB – English, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology
Code: SMC – English, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science
Code: SME – English, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Engineering Graphics
Code: SBP – English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Physical Education
COMMERCE
Code: CMT – English, Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics, Mathematics
Code: CMK – English, Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics, Marketing
Code: CPE – English, Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics, Physical Education
HUMANITIES
Code: HMK – English, Political Science, Economics, Psychology, Marketing
Code: HPE – English, Political Science, Economics, Psychology, Physical Education
Eligibility Criteria for streams (based on Model or Board Examination marks available at the time of application)
| Stream & Combinations | Stream Code | Eligibility (% of Marks) |
| Science (Mathematics & Biology) | SMB | Minimum of 75% in aggregate and in Science & Mathematics separately |
| Science (Mathematics & Computer Science / Engineering Graphics) | SMC & SME | |
| Science (Biology & Physical Education) | SBP | Minimum of 70% in aggregate and in Science & Mathematics (for SBP) or Mathematics (for CMT) separately |
| Commerce (Mathematics) | CMT | |
| Commerce (Marketing / Physical Education) | CMK & CPE | Minimum of 65% in aggregate |
| Humanities (Marketing / Physical Education) | HMK & HPE | Minimum of 55% in aggregate |
IMPORTANT
- Admission to Grade 11 is provisional and will be confirmed only on the basis of the Grade 10 CBSE Board Examination results.
- Streams and combinations offered will depend upon the strength enrolled in each. If your stream code selected in “Option 1” does not have adequate enrollments, you will be offered your “Option 2” choice. If there are inadequate enrollments in your “Option 2” choice also, then you will be offered your “Option 3” choice.
- Scholarships on Tuition Fee will be offered only to current Grade 10 students of The Asian School (please refer to circular dated 11.12.19).
- Students who wish to avail an offered scholarship, should apply with proof of marks obtained in the Board Examination once the results are declared. Until then, all students must pay the fees in full.
- The excess fee amount paid by students who have obtained the required aggregate percentage marks in order to be eligible for a scholarship and have paid the fees, will be adjusted against their future months Tuition Fees.
- Students who were awarded scholarships in Grade 11, must score a minimum aggregate of 75% in the Grade 11 Annual Examination in order to continue receiving the scholarship benefit in Grade 12.
CURRICULUM
The school follows a curriculum directed by The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Delhi. The curriculum/syllabus as defined by CBSE can be found here.
ACADEMIC TERMS
The academic year is divided into 3 terms as follows:
First Term – April to June
Second Term – September to December
Third Term – January to March
EVALUATION CRITERIA
SCHOLASTIC ASSESSMENTFIRST TERM (April to October)
| ASSESSMENT | CRITERIA | MARKS | WEIGHTAGE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Periodic Test 1 Periodic Test 2 | Best of the 2 Periodic tests will be considered | 10 | 10% |
| Internal Assessment | Subject Enrichment (5 marks) Activity Notebook Completion (5 marks) Neatness & Assignment | 10 | 10% |
| Half Yearly Examination | LKG to Grade 5 Grades 6 to 8 | 60 80 | 20% |
| TERM TOTAL | Periodic Test + Internal Assessment + Half Yearly Examination | 40% | |
SECOND TERM (November to March)
| ASSESSMENT | CRITERIA | MARKS | WEIGHTAGE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Periodic Test 3 Periodic Test 4 | Best of the 2 Periodic tests will be considered | 10 | 10% |
| Internal Assessment | Subject Enrichment (5 marks) Activity Notebook Completion (5 marks) Neatness & Assignment | 10 | 10% |
| Annual Examination | LKG to Grade 5 Grades 6 to 8 | 60 80 | 40% |
| TERM TOTAL | Periodic Test + Internal Assessment + Annual Examination | 60% | |
| GRAND TOTAL | First Term (40%) + Second Term (60%) | 100% |
| Total 100 marks (Syllabus will cover portions for the entire year) |
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| Subjects | 20 Marks (Internal Assessment) Student has to secure 33% marks out of overall 20 marks earmarked in each subject | 80 Marks (Annual Examination) Student has to secure 33% marks out of 80 marks in each subject |
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| Subject Enrichment Activity (5 Marks) | Assessment (10 Marks) | Notebook Submission (5 Marks) | Portfolio (5 Marks) |
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| Language 1 | Speaking and listening skills | Periodic written Test, restricted to three in each subject in an Academic Year. Average of the best two tests to be taken for final marks submission. | This will cover: - Regularity - Assignment Completion - Neatness & upkeep of notebook | Creative work and evidences that demonstrate skills development. Assessment will gauge - Organization - Neatness and Visual Appeal - Completion of guided work focused on specific curricular objectives - Completeness | The Annual Examination for Grade 9 and Board Examination for Grade 10 will be for 80 marks in each subject covering 100% syllabus of the subject taught in that grade only. Marks and Grades both, will be awarded for Individual subjects. 9-point grading for Grades 9 and 10 will be the same as followed by the Board in Grade 10. |
| Language 2 | Speaking and listening skills |
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| Science | Practical Lab work | ||||
| Mathematics | Maths Lab Practical | ||||
| Social Science | Map Work and Project Work |
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Subjects: English, Mathematics, Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics, Political Science
| Area of Evaluation | Examination | Aggregate (25% Term I + 25% Term II + 50% Annual) |
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| Term I | Term II | Annual | Maximum | Minimum | Pass % | |
| Theory | 80 | 80 | 80 | 240 | 80 | 33 % |
| Practical | 20 | 20 | 20 | 60 | 20 | 33 % |
Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Engineering Graphics, Psychology, Physical Education
| Area of Evaluation | Examination | Aggregate (25% Term I + 25% Term II + 50% Annual) |
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| Term I | Term II | Annual | Maximum | Minimum | Pass % | |
| Theory | 70 | 70 | 70 | 210 | 70 | 33 % |
| Practical | 30 | 30 | 30 | 90 | 30 | 33 % |
Subject: Marketing
| Area of Evaluation | Examination | Aggregate (25% Term I + 25% Term II + 50% Annual) |
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| Term I | Term II | Annual | Maximum | Minimum | Pass % | |
| Theory | 60 | 60 | 60 | 180 | 60 | 33 % |
| Practical | 40 | 40 | 40 | 120 | 40 | 33 % |
| Subjects | Code | Theory (External Assessment) | Practical (Internal Assessment) |
| English Mathematics Accountancy Business Studies Economics Political Science | 301 041 055 054 030 028 | 80 Marks Year End Assessment by the Board (CBSE Examination) | 20 Marks Year End Assessment by the school, conducted by CBSE appointed External Examiners |
| Physics Chemistry Biology Computer Science Engineering Graphics Psychology Physical Education | 042 043 044 083 046 037 048 | 70 Marks Year End Assessment by the Board (CBSE Examination) | 30 Marks Year End Assessment by the school, conducted by CBSE appointed External Examiners |
| Marketing | 812 | 60 Marks Year End Assessment by the Board (CBSE Examination) | 40 Marks Year End Assessment by the school, conducted by CBSE appointed External Examiners |
1. Work Education
2. Health and Physical Education Co-scholastic Activities for Grades 9 and 10: Co-curricular activities in the following areas will be conducted and will be graded on a 5 point grading scale (A to E).
1. Art Education
2. Health and Physical Education Co-scholastic Activities for Grades 11 and 12: Co-curricular activities in the following areas will be conducted and will be graded on a 5 point grading scale (A to E).
1. Computer Education Program
2. Health and Physical Education Discipline: All students of Grades 6 to 10 will also be assessed for discipline, which will be based on factors such as attendance, sincerity, behavior, values, respect for rules and regulations, attitude towards society and the nation, among others. Grading of discipline will be done on a 5 point grading scale (A to E) for Grades 9 and 10 and a 3 point scale (A to C) for Grades 6 to 8.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
SCHOLASTIC ASSESSMENTLKG to Grade 8
FIRST TERM (April to October)
| ASSESSMENT | CRITERIA | MARKS | WEIGHTAGE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Periodic Test 1 Periodic Test 2 | Best of the 2 Periodic tests will be considered | 10 | 10% |
| Internal Assessment | Subject Enrichment (5 marks) Activity Notebook Completion (5 marks) Neatness & Assignment | 10 | 10% |
| Half Yearly Examination | LKG to Grade 5 Grades 6 to 8 | 60 80 | 20% |
| TERM TOTAL | Periodic Test + Internal Assessment + Half Yearly Examination | 40% | |
SECOND TERM (November to March)
| ASSESSMENT | CRITERIA | MARKS | WEIGHTAGE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Periodic Test 3 Periodic Test 4 | Best of the 2 Periodic tests will be considered | 10 | 10% |
| Internal Assessment | Subject Enrichment (5 marks) Activity Notebook Completion (5 marks) Neatness & Assignment | 10 | 10% |
| Annual Examination | LKG to Grade 5 Grades 6 to 8 | 60 80 | 40% |
| TERM TOTAL | Periodic Test + Internal Assessment + Annual Examination | 60% | |
| GRAND TOTAL | First Term (40%) + Second Term (60%) | 100% |
Grades 9 and 10
| Total 100 marks (Syllabus will cover portions for the entire year) |
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| Subjects | 20 Marks (Internal Assessment) Student has to secure 33% marks out of overall 20 marks earmarked in each subject | 80 Marks (Annual Examination) Student has to secure 33% marks out of 80 marks in each subject |
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| Subject Enrichment Activity (5 Marks) | Assessment (10 Marks) | Notebook Submission (5 Marks) | Portfolio (5 Marks) |
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| Language 1 | Speaking and listening skills | Periodic written Test, restricted to three in each subject in an Academic Year. Average of the best two tests to be taken for final marks submission. | This will cover: - Regularity - Assignment Completion - Neatness & upkeep of notebook | Creative work and evidences that demonstrate skills development. Assessment will gauge - Organization - Neatness and Visual Appeal - Completion of guided work focused on specific curricular objectives - Completeness | The Annual Examination for Grade 9 and Board Examination for Grade 10 will be for 80 marks in each subject covering 100% syllabus of the subject taught in that grade only. Marks and Grades both, will be awarded for Individual subjects. 9-point grading for Grades 9 and 10 will be the same as followed by the Board in Grade 10. |
| Language 2 | Speaking and listening skills |
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| Science | Practical Lab work | ||||
| Mathematics | Maths Lab Practical | ||||
| Social Science | Map Work and Project Work |
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Grade 11
Subjects: English, Mathematics, Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics, Political Science
| Area of Evaluation | Examination | Aggregate (25% Term I + 25% Term II + 50% Annual) |
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| Term I | Term II | Annual | Maximum | Minimum | Pass % | |
| Theory | 80 | 80 | 80 | 240 | 80 | 33 % |
| Practical | 20 | 20 | 20 | 60 | 20 | 33 % |
Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Engineering Graphics, Psychology, Physical Education
| Area of Evaluation | Examination | Aggregate (25% Term I + 25% Term II + 50% Annual) |
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| Term I | Term II | Annual | Maximum | Minimum | Pass % | |
| Theory | 70 | 70 | 70 | 210 | 70 | 33 % |
| Practical | 30 | 30 | 30 | 90 | 30 | 33 % |
Subject: Marketing
| Area of Evaluation | Examination | Aggregate (25% Term I + 25% Term II + 50% Annual) |
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| Term I | Term II | Annual | Maximum | Minimum | Pass % | |
| Theory | 60 | 60 | 60 | 180 | 60 | 33 % |
| Practical | 40 | 40 | 40 | 120 | 40 | 33 % |
Grade 12
| Subjects | Code | Theory (External Assessment) | Practical (Internal Assessment) |
| English Mathematics Accountancy Business Studies Economics Political Science | 301 041 055 054 030 028 | 80 Marks Year End Assessment by the Board (CBSE Examination) | 20 Marks Year End Assessment by the school, conducted by CBSE appointed External Examiners |
| Physics Chemistry Biology Computer Science Engineering Graphics Psychology Physical Education | 042 043 044 083 046 037 048 | 70 Marks Year End Assessment by the Board (CBSE Examination) | 30 Marks Year End Assessment by the school, conducted by CBSE appointed External Examiners |
| Marketing | 812 | 60 Marks Year End Assessment by the Board (CBSE Examination) | 40 Marks Year End Assessment by the school, conducted by CBSE appointed External Examiners |
1. Work Education
2. Health and Physical Education Co-scholastic Activities for Grades 9 and 10: Co-curricular activities in the following areas will be conducted and will be graded on a 5 point grading scale (A to E).
1. Art Education
2. Health and Physical Education Co-scholastic Activities for Grades 11 and 12: Co-curricular activities in the following areas will be conducted and will be graded on a 5 point grading scale (A to E).
1. Computer Education Program
2. Health and Physical Education Discipline: All students of Grades 6 to 10 will also be assessed for discipline, which will be based on factors such as attendance, sincerity, behavior, values, respect for rules and regulations, attitude towards society and the nation, among others. Grading of discipline will be done on a 5 point grading scale (A to E) for Grades 9 and 10 and a 3 point scale (A to C) for Grades 6 to 8.
PROMOTION CRITERIA
- Minimum attendance should be 75% of the total working days.
- Minimum 33% for Grades 6 to 11 (‘D’ grade) and 40% for LKG to Grade 5 (‘D’ grade) in all subjects.
- Minimum 33% in all practicals for Grades 11 and 12.
- Overall grade will not be given if a student is absent or has failed in any subject including co-scholastic subjects.
- It is compulsory for a student to appear for all examinations and tests. If a student fails to appear for the Half Yearly Examination (LKG to Grade 8) on genuine grounds and if the Principal is satisfied with the reasons, he/she may be allowed proportionate credit for the examination at the time of final assessment for promotion to the next higher grade.
- Students absenting themselves from any examination or test for medical reasons are required to submit a medical certificate along with a letter of absence.
- All subjects will be continuously assessed during the course of the academic year and graded according to performance. The tests will be Periodic and Examinations.
- A student who has not appeared in the Annual Examination is not eligible for promotion to the next higher grade, even if he/she secures sufficient marks in the earlier tests and examinations. But if the reason for absence is genuine, the Principal may arrange a re-examination for the student. Such re-examinations cannot be later than 31st May. There will be no re-examination for any Periodic tests or Half Yearly Examination for students of LKG to Grade 8.
- A student of Grade 8 will not be considered for promotion to Grade 9 unless he/she secures a passing grade in the third language.
- Students using unfair means in any test/examination will be given ‘0’ marks in that subject and it will be recorded as an act of misconduct. Any repetition of such acts will be taken up seriously.
- A student failing twice in the same grade has to be withdrawn from the school.
- The Central Board of Secondary Examination, Delhi conducts the All India Secondary School Examination at the end of Grade 10 and the All India Senior School Certificate Examination at the end of Grade 12. Candidates for these examinations must have a minimum of 75% attendance and a record of satisfactory academic performance for the continuous assessments in Grades 10 and 12. A student failing in the Grade 10 or Grade 12 Board Examination will not be allowed to continue in the same grade.
- A student failing in the Grade 10 Board Examination will not be allowed to continue in the same grade.
- Indians who have acquired a Bahraini passport should inform the concerned school authorities about the same. Bahraini passport holders should opt for Arabic instead of Hindi for their II language.
EXCEPTIONS:
1. In the case of an LKG to Grade 3 student securing ‘E1’ grade (below 40%)
a) in one subject
If a student secures above 35% in that subject then promotion will be granted. If he/she secures below 35% then he/she will have to appear for a supplementary examination in that subject and secure at least 40% to get promoted.
b) in more than one subject
The student will have to appear for a supplementary examination in those subjects and secure at least 40% in each of those subjects to get promoted.
