Cambridge

Cambridge Primary and Lower Secondary

How Cambridge Primary and Lower Secondary usually line up with Class 1 to 8 in Indian schools. IGCSE has its own full page.

Class 1–8Stages 1–9Checkpoint

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Good to know

Before you start

Cambridge Primary is usually for ages 5 to 11 (Stages 1–6); Lower Secondary for ages 11 to 14 (Stages 7–9).

Cambridge does not publish a mapping to Indian classes. Many schools match Class 1 to Stage 1 — please confirm with your school.

Class by class

Boards keep updating books and patterns, so please confirm the details with your child’s school.

Class 1

The first year of Cambridge Primary, for children around 5 to 6.
Core subjects: English, Mathematics and Science; schools may add Computing or Global Perspectives.

Class 2

Builds on Stage 1 in English, Mathematics and Science.
Teachers check progress in class; there is no external Cambridge exam this year.

Class 3

From Stage 3, schools may use Cambridge Primary Progression Tests in English, Mathematics and Science.
Teachers mark these tests to track progress.

Class 4

English, Mathematics and Science go deeper, alongside subjects like Computing or Global Perspectives where offered.

Class 5

Strengthens English, Mathematics and Science — the subjects tested at the end of primary.
Progression Tests can help prepare for the Primary Checkpoint.

Class 6

The last year of Cambridge Primary.
Cambridge Primary Checkpoint at the end: English, Mathematics, Science and Global Perspectives.
Learners get a statement of achievement and a feedback report.

Class 7