The English International Curriculum is designed for students globally, aiming to develop advanced proficiency in English language skills. It follows internationally recognized frameworks, such as the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), and prepares students for academic and professional use of the language.
Key Features:
1. Language Skills:
- Vocabulary: Expands across diverse themes such as global issues, business, science, and literature.
- Grammar: Focuses on complex sentence structures, modal verbs, conditionals, and advanced tenses.
- Proficiency Levels: Structured from beginner (A1) to advanced (C1/C2), ensuring a gradual progression in language learning.
2. Communication:
- Speaking: Emphasis on debates, discussions, formal presentations, and interactive conversations.
- Listening: Engaging with podcasts, lectures, news reports, and films.
- Reading: Analyzing novels, essays, academic papers, and media sources.
- Writing: Academic essays, reports, creative writing, and formal emails.
3. Cultural Understanding:
- Exposure to the cultures of English-speaking countries, including the UK, US, Canada, and Australia.
- Emphasis on global perspectives and cross-cultural communication.
4. Academic and Professional Focus:
- Prepares students for internationally recognized language exams like IELTS, TOEFL, and Cambridge English exams.
- Provides the skills necessary for higher education and professional environments.
English Indian Curriculum
The English Indian Curriculum is tailored for students in India, focusing on the English language with respect to the Indian educational context. It follows both national standards and international best practices to ensure holistic language development.
Key Features:
1. Language Skills:
- Vocabulary: Topics relevant to Indian students, such as local festivals, history, culture, and everyday life.
- Grammar: Includes foundational grammar, including tenses, parts of speech, and sentence structure, progressing to more complex forms as students advance.
- Language Proficiency: Structured from beginner to intermediate levels, with a focus on practical communication skills.
2. Communication:
- Speaking: Focus on self-introduction, storytelling, conversations, and public speaking.
- Listening: Understanding audio clips, instructions, and dialogues in a variety of contexts.
- Reading: Exposure to stories, poems, and short articles, often related to Indian literature and themes.
- Writing: Writing skills range from simple sentences to paragraphs, essays, letters, and creative compositions.
3. Cultural Context:
- Indian Literature: Study of Indian authors, poetry, and stories in English.
- Indian Traditions: Students learn to express and discuss Indian culture and history in English.
- Global Awareness: Integration of global issues, helping students relate English learning to broader, international themes.
4. Exam Preparation:
- Prepares students for Indian and international exams such as ICSE, CBSE, and IELTS.
- Focuses on improving English skills for academic success and career opportunities.
Learning Outcomes:
English International Curriculum: Students will become proficient in English, able to communicate fluently in both academic and professional settings, with a global outlook on language and culture.
English Indian Curriculum: Students will develop strong language skills grounded in Indian culture while preparing for both national and international opportunities, with a special focus on literature and communication.
