CURRICULUM
Classes VI–VIII | Academic Session 2026–27
1. Main Objectives of the Curriculum
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Help students understand
concepts clearly and use what they learn in everyday situations.
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Develop critical thinking,
creativity, communication, teamwork, problem-solving and digital skills.
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Connect classroom learning with
real-life experiences, local surroundings, Indian knowledge and care for the
environment.
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Encourage empathy, inclusion,
good values, responsible citizenship, health and emotional well-being.
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Assess students through a
variety of activities such as classwork, projects, practical work,
presentations, portfolios and periodic tests.
2. Subjects and Their Main Focus
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English – Reading, literature,
grammar, vocabulary, speaking, writing and communication.
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Hindi – Literature, comprehension, grammar,
vocabulary and creative expression.
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Mathematics – Numbers,
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, mensuration, data handling and basic
probability.
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Science – Concepts,
experiments, observation, inquiry, health, environment and practical
application.
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Social Science – History,
Geography, Civics, social and economic understanding, and responsible
citizenship.
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Third Language –Sanskrit-
Language proficiency, literature and cultural understanding, as per school
policy.
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Computer / AI – Digital
literacy, office tools, coding, computational thinking and cyber safety.
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Art Education – Art, craft,
culture, performance and creative expression.
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Health & Physical Education
– Fitness, sports, yoga, health, safety and teamwork.
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Work / Skill Education –
Practical skills, entrepreneurship, local activities and dignity of labour.
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Library / Reading – Reading
habits, research, information literacy and reflection.
3. Class VI – Learning in Simple Terms
English
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Read and understand stories,
poems and unseen passages.
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Build vocabulary and strengthen
grammar such as nouns, pronouns, verbs, tenses, adjectives, adverbs,
prepositions and conjunctions.
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Practise paragraph, diary,
letter, notice, message, story and descriptive writing.
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Discuss characters and themes,
summarise texts and express ideas clearly.
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Learn through reading circles,
role play, presentations and creative writing.
Hindi
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Develop understanding of prose,
poetry and unseen passages.
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Strengthen grammar, vocabulary,
sentence formation and basic language skills.
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Practise paragraph, letter,
dialogue, story and information writing.
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Express ideas orally and in
writing through discussion and creative activities.
Mathematics
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Build confidence with numbers,
whole numbers, integers, fractions and decimals.
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Learn ratio, basic algebra,
geometry, mensuration, symmetry, data handling and simple equations.
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Use estimation, number lines,
puzzles and real-life problems to develop reasoning.
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Measure, construct and
interpret simple graphs and data.
Science
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Explore food, materials,
separation, changes, living organisms, body movement and plants.
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Learn about motion,
measurement, electricity, light, magnets, water, air, habitats and
conservation.
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Develop scientific thinking
through observation, classification, experiments, models and simple
investigations.
Social Science
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Understand early societies and
civilisations, the Earth, maps, landforms, diversity and government.
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Explore kingdoms, cultural
developments, resources and local administration.
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Use maps, timelines, case
studies, surveys, discussions and local examples to understand society.
Computer / AI
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Learn about computer systems,
files, documents, presentations and the internet.
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Develop basic coding and
algorithm skills.
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Practise safe, ethical and
responsible use of digital technology.
Art, PE & Skills
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Take part in art, craft,
sports, yoga, fitness, first aid, safety and life-skill activities.
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Develop teamwork, practical
problem-solving and confidence through projects and performance.
4. Class VII – Learning in Simple Terms
English
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Read and understand literature
and comprehension passages and learn grammar in context.
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Work with tenses, modals,
determiners, clauses, voice and reported speech.
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Practise formal and informal
writing, analytical paragraphs, notices, letters, reports and narratives.
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Learn to express opinions,
compare viewpoints and write for a clear purpose and audience.
Hindi
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Strengthen reading, grammar,
vocabulary, sentence formation and comprehension.
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Practise explanation, summary
writing, question-making, letters, dialogues, stories, paragraphs and reports.
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Develop independent writing,
editing and effective expression.
Mathematics
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Develop understanding of
integers, fractions, decimals, rational numbers and simple equations.
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Study lines, angles, triangles,
ratio, proportion, percentage, data handling, area, perimeter, symmetry and
geometry.
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Apply mathematics to money,
measurement, data and everyday situations.
Science
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Study nutrition, heat, acids
and bases, physical and chemical changes, respiration, transportation and
reproduction in plants.
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Explore motion, time,
electricity, light, forests, wastewater, weather and climate.
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Carry out experiments, build
simple models and suggest ways to conserve resources.
Social Science
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Explore medieval societies,
cultural developments, environment, air and water.
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Understand equality,
government, media, markets, livelihoods, resources and human-environment
relationships.
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Develop map skills and learn
through debates, surveys, case studies and local connections.
Computer / AI
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Use word processing,
presentations, spreadsheets and introductory databases.
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Develop coding, internet
research and cyber-ethics skills.
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Create small digital projects
and organise information responsibly.
Art, PE & Skills
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Participate in visual and
performing arts, sports, yoga, fitness, health and leadership activities.
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Develop teamwork and leadership
through creative projects and community-linked activities.
5. Class VIII
English
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Read literature critically and
develop strong comprehension skills.
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Use grammar in context,
including reported speech, voice, clauses, conjunctions and subject-verb
agreement.
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Practise formal letters,
notices, reports, articles, stories and dialogues.
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Learn to justify opinions, edit
independently, present arguments and write for a specific audience.
Hindi
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Strengthen prose, poetry,
comprehension, grammar, sentence formation, tenses, prefixes/suffixes and
idioms.
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Practise letters, e-mails,
paragraphs, dialogues, reports and stories.
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Develop independent writing,
editing and appropriate language use.
Mathematics
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Study rational numbers, linear
equations, squares and cubes, algebraic expressions and comparing quantities.
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Learn mensuration, exponents,
direct and inverse proportion, data handling, graphs, probability and practical
geometry.
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Use mathematics to model
real-life situations, analyse data and explain solutions.
Science
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Explore crop production,
microorganisms, coal and petroleum, combustion, conservation, cells,
reproduction and adolescence.
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Study force, pressure,
friction, sound, chemical effects, light, stars and space, pollution and
health.
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Plan investigations, interpret
evidence and connect science with society and environmental choices.
Social Science
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Study modern Indian
developments, resources, agriculture, industries, the Constitution, Parliament
and Judiciary.
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Understand social justice, law,
economic activities, human resources and contemporary society.
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Use sources, maps, data,
debates and local studies to develop informed opinions and solutions.
Computer / AI
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Work with spreadsheets,
presentations and databases.
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