This stage focuses on strengthening the knowledge, skills and competencies of the children and works towards greater critical thinking and flexibility in the thought process.
In classes IX and X stress is laid on-
competency-based learning modules as per NCERT guidelines
choice between Basic and Standard Mathematics in class X
choice of the second language- Hindi, Sanskrit or French
thoughtfully designed lesson plans
understanding and application of concepts
inter-disciplinary learning
regular visits to AV labs- Languages, Maths, Science, Tinkering, Computer
class library programme
value-based learning
life skills programme
learning beyond the classroom through field trips and excursions
teaching-learning strategies involving workshops, seminars, talks, presentations, group discussions etc. to reinforce concepts.
preparation for NTSE, Olympiads etc.
remedial teaching
nurturing creativity and talent through dance, drama, music, art, craft, etc.
literary activities like declamation, debate, extempore, theatre etc.
well-planned study camps
subject orientation programmes
career counselling sessions
In this stage there is a shift to a multidisciplinary system where they have access to a variety of subject combinations divided into Humanities, Science and Commerce streams.
In classes XI and XII children are geared to take on higher studies through-
stream selection- Medical, Non-Medical, Commerce and Humanities
a variety of elective subject combinations to choose from - Geography, Sociology, Legal Studies, Entrepreneurship, Physical Education, Painting, Psychology, Home Science, Computer Science, Informatics Practices, Applied Mathematics and Hindi Music Vocal
well-organised study camps
career counselling sessions
mentor system
connecting different areas of knowledge, application and values
group activities/experiments/hands-on-learning
pedagogical strategies to improve performance
regular assessment to measure learning
feedback and remedial teaching
leadership camps
excursions and field trips (to factories/ institutes etc.)
public speaking activities like declamation, debate, extempore, symposium, quiz, case study, presentation, group discussion etc.
exposure to college-based events/ competitions etc.