Academic Overview at SUNGLOW INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Aligned with NEP 2020 and National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE) 2023
Vision
The school's academic programme is designed to nurture holistic, well-rounded learners equipped with 21st-century skills, rooted in Indian values, and prepared for lifelong learning — in keeping with the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE) 2023.
Restructured School Stages (5+3+3+4)
| Stage | Grades | Age Group | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundational | Pre-Primary Grade-2 | 3–8 yrs | Play-based & activity-based learning; foundational literacy & numeracy (FLN) |
| Preparatory | Grades 3–5 | 8–11 yrs | Activity- and discovery-based learning; introduction to formal subjects |
| Middle | Grades 6–8 | 11–14 yrs | Experiential learning in sciences, mathematics, arts, social sciences; subject-based pedagogy |
| Secondary | Grades 9–12 | 14–18 yrs | Multidisciplinary, critical-thinking-based; flexibility of subject choice |
Curricular Areas (NCF-SE 2023)
Learning is organised into eight curricular areas rather than rigid subject silos.
1. Language Education (multilingual, 3-language formula)
2. Mathematics & Computational Thinking
3. Science
4. Social Science
5. Vocational Education
6. Art Education
7. Physical Education & Well-Being
8. Inter-disciplinary Areas
Key Pedagogical Shifts
• Competency-Based Learning
Shift from rote learning to conceptual understanding and application, with learning outcomes mapped to competencies.
• Experiential & Activity-Based Learning
Toy-based pedagogy (Foundational/Preparatory), project-based and inquiry-based learning (Middle/Secondary).
• Multilingualism
Three-language formula with emphasis on mother tongue/regional language as medium of instruction up to Grade 5, preferably up to Grade 8.
• No Hard Separation of Streams
At Secondary / Senior Secondary level, students may choose subjects across Science, Commerce, Humanities, and Vocational streams flexibly.
• Vocational Education
Exposure to vocational courses/skills beginning Grade 6, including a minimum 10-day bagless period annually for internships with local artisans/professionals.
• Art-Integrated & Sports-Integrated Learning
Infused across subjects to enhance creativity and physical well-being.
• Digital & Computational Literacy
Coding introduced from Middle Stage; digital literacy embedded across curriculum.
Assessment Reforms
• Holistic Progress Card (HPC)
360-degree assessment covering cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains; includes self-assessment and peer- assessment.
• Formative over summative
Greater weightage to continuous and comprehensive evaluation.
Implementation Roadmap at SUNGLOW INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Level
• Alignment of internal syllabi with NCERT's revised curriculum and textbooks (NCF-SE-based).
• Teacher capacity-building through structured CPD (Continuous Professional Development) aligned with National Professional Standards for Teachers (NPST).
• Parent-teacher engagement through revised, competency-based report cards.
• Periodic curriculum audits to ensure alignment with CBSE circulars and NCF-SE guidelines.
This overview serves as a guiding framework; detailed grade-wise curriculum, subject choices, and assessment schedules are notified separately each academic year in accordance with CBSE directives.