The International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) curriculum, offered by Cambridge , is extended to students at grade 8 .
Cambridge curriculum provides a broad and balanced education for learners, helping them to thrive throughout their schooling, work and life . The curriculum is flexible to adapt the content to suit context, culture and ethos. This programme places strong emphasis on practical, application-oriented activities and assignments. The focus is on understanding and applying concepts rather than rote memorisation.
Cambridge Lower Secondary Checkpoint at grade 8 lays the foundation of core subjects making it easy to add breadth and cross-curricular perspectives. It engages learners with a variety of subjects across all streams .
Students appear for the Cambridge Lower Secondary Checkpoint examinations at the end of the grade 8 academic year.
These exams accurately measure a student’s potential and progress that can transform learning and helps in making informed decisions about individual learners and their educational needs .
Checkpoint examination papers are assessed by Cambridge and provides an external, international benchmark of student performance. Cambridge Checkpoint offers detailed feedback on each student's strengths and areas for improvement in key subjects such as English Language, Mathematics and Sciences.
Students then move on to the Cambridge IGCSE curriculum in grades 9 and 10.
The Cambridge IGCSE framework promotes learner-centred, inquiry-driven approaches to teaching and learning. It develops learners’ knowledge, understanding and skills in subject content; in applying their knowledge and understanding to both new and familiar situations; in intellectual enquiry; and in being flexible and responsive to change. It also strengthens their ability to work and communicate effectively in English, to influence outcomes, and to develop a strong sense of cultural awareness.
At Jamnabai Narsee International School, the IGCSE programme supports holistic student development. Participation in at least one sport is compulsory, and students are encouraged to engage actively in co-curricular experiences such as field trips, educational tours and exhibitions. They also take part in the International Award for Young People (IAYP), through which they undertake service, creative pursuits and adventure-based activities.
With clearly articulated learning outcomes and content, Cambridge IGCSE aligns well with other curricula while remaining globally relevant and responsive to diverse needs and cultures. A key strength of this curriculum is the broad range of subjects offered, giving students the flexibility to select combinations that best reflect their interests, abilities and preferred learning styles.

IGCSE prepares every learner to be:

Confident in working with information and ideas - their own and those of others.

Responsible for themselves, responsible to and respectful of others.

Reflective, developing their ability to learn.

Innovative and equipped for new and future challenges.

Engaged Intellectually and socially, ready to make a difference.

 

Subjects offered to students of Grade 8