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.