Academics Subjects

King's College India

Academics Subjects

At King’s College India, the subjects for each class varies, keeping in mind the needs of the students. A hollistic mix of theoretical and practical learning is included in the curriculum so that each student has a thorough knowledge of the subjects taught. An impressive array of core subjects, balanced with co-curricular learning ensures a well-rounded development.

EYFS

The Early Years and Foundation students in both Nursery and Reception are assessed on the following areas: 

Personal, social and emotional development; communication and language, along with physical development. 

There are four subsidiary areas: Expressive Arts and Design, Literacy, Numeracy and Understanding the World. 

Each discipline is then subdivided for the convenience of the students.

PRIMARY

All students from Year 1 to Year 6 cover the impressive array of core subjects, including English, Mathematics, Science, ICT and Global Perspectives. 

Additionally, the students study Hindi, Music, Drama, Art and Physical Education that contribute to their well-rounded development.

SECONDARY

Students of Years 7-9 study subjects like English, Hindi, Mathematics, Sciences, Geography, History, ICT, Music, Drama, Art and Physical Education. During Years 10-11, students study all core subjects and select additional subjects ranging from English Language, English Literature to the likes of Mathematics, Science, Social , IT, Computer Science, and so on. They can opt for additional languages like Hindi, Sanskrit, French. Thought-provoking subjects like Philosophy and World Religions along with informal subjects like Art and Design, Music, Drama, Thinking Skills and Physical Education contribute to a child’s holistic development. 

When a student reaches Year 11-12, they further consolidate the studies from the following available options: English Language, English Language and Literature, English General, Mathematics, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Social Studies, IT, Hindi Language, Hindi Literature, Sanskrit, French Language, Art and Design, Music, Drama, Thinking Skills and Physical Education.

EAL AND LEARNING SUPPORT

Some pupils from overseas may require additional support with learning English as an Additional Language (EAL), and the department provides opportunities for such pupils to work in small groups towards EAL examinations such as the Cambridge First Certificate and IGCSE 2nd Language English.

Entry requirements:​
Minimum language ability for Lower School entry equivalent to Threshold / Band 3 to 4 IELTS
Good average IQ or above
School reference / recommendation
Interview via Video conference when face to face is not possible

ACADEMIC ASSESSMENTS

At King’s College India we strive to maintain a balance between Summative assessments (end of Unit/course) and Formative Assessments (During the learning process).Frequent summative assessments take away from learning time and so we limit these. During the IGCSE programme, we run ‘mock’ examinations as it is an important part of IGCSE’s that students understand the format and what is being asked of them within an examination context.

Centre for Evaluation and Monitoring (CEM)

An important aspect of what we do is to be sure our standard of education is at and well above the UK national average. This is important for our parent as well, so they can feel confident that their child is receiving a quality British education. To do this, we use the Center for Evaluation and Monitoring (CEM) from Durham University on the UK.