CISCE sets the curriculum; schools choose textbooks that match it — there is no single official textbook series.
ICSE (CISCE)
ICSE, Class 1 to 7
ICSE Class 1 to 7, class by class. Class 8, 9 and 10 have their own full pages.
Class 1–7CISCE
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Good to know
Before you start
Schools set their own exams in these classes. CISCE’s first external board exam is at Class 10 (ICSE).
Class by class
ICSE, Class 1 to 7
Boards keep updating books and patterns, so please confirm the details with your child’s school.
Class 1
- A child-centred, integrated primary curriculum — learning by doing.
- Core subjects are English and Mathematics.
- Performing Arts and Physical Education & Yoga are included.
Class 2
- Activity-based learning that builds reading, writing and number skills.
- English and Mathematics, with Performing Arts and PE & Yoga.
- Assessment is done by the school.
Class 3
- An integrated, hands-on approach with life skills built in.
- English, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies.
- Performing Arts and PE & Yoga continue.
Class 4
- English, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies.
- Performing Arts and PE & Yoga continue.
Class 5
- Completes the primary years; English, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies are the core.
- Sanskrit becomes an available option from Class 5.
Class 6
- Begins the upper primary (middle) years, with more depth in each subject.
- English, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies, with optional Sanskrit.
Class 7
- Builds the habits and English skills needed for the ICSE years ahead.
- English, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies, with Performing Arts and PE & Yoga.
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