Academic Curriculum Details

Curriculum details

According to the National Education Policy (NEP) and CBSE curriculum for 2024-2025, the primary change is the shift from the traditional 10+2 structure to a more flexible 5+3+3+4 system, with a focus on holistic development, critical thinking, practical knowledge, and multidisciplinary learning, incorporating vocational education from grade 6 onwards, while reducing rote learning and emphasizing core concepts across stages; the new structure includes a Foundational Stage (ages 3-8), Preparatory Stage (ages 8-11), Middle Stage (ages 11-14), and Secondary Stage (ages 14-18).

Key points of the NEP and CBSE curriculum for 2024-2025:

*New age-appropriate structure:

The 5+3+3+4 system aligns education stages with children's developmental needs.

*Foundational Stage emphasis:

Play-based and activity-based learning for early years (ages 3-8) focusing on foundational skills.

*Multidisciplinary learning:

Greater flexibility in subject selection, allowing students to explore different streams.

*Reduced curriculum content:

Focus on core concepts and practical application rather than excessive details.

*Competency-based assessment:

Emphasis on evaluating students' ability to apply knowledge in real-life situations.

*Vocational education integration:

Introduction of vocational courses from grade 6 onwards.

*Critical thinking and problem-solving skills development:

Prioritizing these skills across all subjects.