Indian Schools And Boards

The education system in India has various educational boards at the nationwide and state levels. 

Here’s the article about the Indian schools and boards.

Introduction: Choosing the best suitable curriculum for children has become the biggest worry for parents these days. Today, Indian education boards are making amendments to meet the present needs of the children. 

Here is an article about different educational systems. 

• Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE):

CBSE board in India is managed and controlled by the Union Government of India. India has nearly 20,299 schools affiliated with the CBSE board. Kendriya Vidyalayas, private schools, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, and most schools approved by the country’s central government are affiliated with CBSE. 

Objectives:

One of the Board’s main objectives is to adopt innovative teaching and learning methods that are student-centered by incorporating job-oriented and job-linked skillset learning. CBSE also aims to fulfill the educational requirements of those students having parents employed in transferable jobs. 

Curriculum :

All schools that are affiliated with CBSE have to follow the NCERT (National Council of Education Research and Training) textbooks prescribed by the Board. 

Examination: 

The two crucial exams conducted by CBSE are the All India Secondary School Examination (AISSE) for Class 10th students and the All India Senior School Certificate Examination (AISSCE) for Class 12th students in March every year. 

• Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE-ICSE/ISC):

CISCE is a national-level council in India. 

Curriculum:

This syllabus is more comprehensive and expansive when compared to that of CBSE. 

All the subjects offered by the board are given equal weightage. It equips a variety of combinational subject options for students to choose from. CISCE proffers education in English as the only medium of instruction.  

Examination:

CISCE conducts three examinations predominantly- 

I.S.C. (Indian School Certificate) for Class 12th students.

ICSE (Indian Certificate of Secondary Education) for Class 10th students. 

C.V.E. (Certificate of Vocational Education Examination) for the students who have completed I.S.C. exams.

• International Baccalaureate (IB):

IB offers education to students between 3 and 19 through different programs. It is one of the more expensive boards when compared to CBSE and CISCE.

Curriculum 

There are no fixed textbooks prescribed but suggested articles, books, and readings are suggested to the students to learn independently. It primarily works on developing the analytical abilities, logical reasoning, and language capabilities of students to build the student’s profile.  

Examination:

IB offers four different programs – IB Primary Years Programme for children between ages 3 and 12, IB Middle Years Programme for students aged 11 and 16, IB Career-related Programme (CP) for students between ages 15 and 19 IB Diploma Programme (IBDP). 

• International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE):

IGCSE board is affiliated with Cambridge International, and more than 10,000 institutions in over 160 nations offer IGCSE programs.

Examination:

The two main examinations conducted by IGCSE are one at the end of Cambridge Upper Secondary for students aged 14-16 and another AS & A Level at the end of Cambridge Advanced for students aged 16-19. 

Indian Schools provide education to everyone irrespective of their economical status in society. It offers cost-free or concession-based education to the underprivileged.

Despite many deficits in the Indian education system, the average literacy rate has improved to a greater extent.