ICSE
THE INDIAN CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION (ICSE)
FOR GRADES 9 AND 10 IS A COURSE OF STUDY OF THE COUNCIL FOR THE INDIAN SCHOOL CERTIFICATE EXAMINATIONS OR CISCE.
The ICSE curriculum, designed for Grades 9 and 10, is governed by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) and provides a comprehensive and balanced education. At Sacred Heart School, students follow a rigorous two-year program, selecting six subjects from three broad groups. Upon completion of Class 10, students appear for the ICSE examination in their chosen subjects. Our school offers students the option to pursue either the Science or Commerce stream, catering to their individual interests and future aspirations.
Central to our academic success is our team of dedicated and experienced educators. Passionate about their subjects and committed to student achievement, our faculty members go beyond traditional teaching to inspire, mentor, and guide students at every step of their learning journey. With expertise, enthusiasm, and a student-centered approach, they create dynamic and engaging classrooms that empower students to explore, excel, and reach their full potential.
| Compulsory Subjects | Science | Commerce |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Subject | English | English |
| 2nd Subject | Mathematics | Mathematics |
| 3rd Subject | Social Studies, History, Civics Geography | Social Studies, History, Civics Geography |
| 4th Subject | 2nd Language | 2nd Language |
| 5th Subject | Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology | Commercial Studies |
| Optional Subject (ONE SUBJECT TO BE CHOSEN) | Computer Applications, Economic Application | Computer Applications, Economic Application |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Who should choose commerce stream?
Any student who is sure that he/she will pursue humanities or commerce in Grade XI & XII.
Any student who is sure that he/she will not pursue science in Grade XI & XII.
2. Who should choose science stream?
Any student who plans to pursue Science in grade XI & XII
Any student who plans to pursue Engineering or Medicine after XII.
3. Is science better than commerce?
In colleges and school admissions, no discrimination is made if a student has studied Commerce in Grade IX & X. The possibility of scoring better marks exists in the commerce stream as the burden of three subjects (Physics, Chemistry and Biology) is replaced with single subject- Commercial studies.
Mathematics is still retained as a core subject in the commerce stream which helps a student in Grade XI & XII.