CURRICULUM- FACT SHEET
Academics
Contrary to general perception, of Academics in a Residential School is lost in the rich socio-cultural life, The Assam Valley School has not allowed Academic to take a back seat.
Academics is the foremost concern of this growing school, as the Board results (both ICSE and ISC) have been soaring up the graph, year after year. Furthermore our University placements have successfully raised the eyebrows of the very nation.
This does not mean that AVS is a mark producing industry only. The all-round development of the growing child is our major concern. Academic is followed closely by cultural and sporting activities.
We believe that true education is the architecture of the soul awakening a sense of undying curiosity and the desire to achieve. Our primary concern is to prepare and equip young adults for citizenship of the 21st century.
Fact Sheet
Along with academic pursuits a child’s communicative skills are honed through elocution, singing, extempore speaking and drama. A child’s aesthetic sense is nurtured through Co-curricular activities such as Drawing, Painting, Pottery, Cane and Bamboo Craft and, Weaving. The students also have a choice between Indian and Western Music both in the instrumental and vocal disciplines, and classical dances such as Bharatnatyam & Sattriya.
CISCE at the Assam Valley School:
The CISCE is a board for school education in India. It conducts two examinations: one for the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education and for the Indian School Certificate.
Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) Candidates appearing for the examination have to study seven subjects, with anywhere from 1 to 3 papers in each subject.
The Lower School that comprises Classes 5 to 8 of The Assam Valley School follows the syllabus of the new curriculum guidelines prescribed by CISCE.
The subjects that are taught are:
English, Math, General Science, 2nd Languages (Hindi, Bengali, Assamese), Environmental Education, Computer Science, History, Geography.
SUBJECTS OFFERED AT ICSE LEVEL (CLASSES IX & X)
Compulsory Subject:
English
History & Geography
2nd Language:
Hindi / Assamese/ Bengali
Group II
Science / Commercial Studies
Mathematics/ Environmental Science
Group III
Economic Application/ Indian Hindustani Music/ Indian Dance / Physical Education/ Computer Application/ Commercial application/ Environmental Application/ Art.
SUBJECTS OFFERED AT ISC LEVEL (CLASSES XI & XII):
At the Assam Valley School, we do believe that every child has his/her own abilities and interest, so we suggest that we discuss these subject options with your child keeping in mind his/her interest, for the 2 Years ISC curriculum.
Following in-depth research in to the complex educational and career scenarios available in today’s world, we are pleased to offer our pupils a wide spectrum of interdisciplinary subject options in keeping with global educational and career trends. It has been clearly established that when pupils make subject choices based on their aptitudes and interest their performance is far superior and remain happier with their career choices.
Subject Stream Offered to Class 11
| Compulsory | Elective 1 | Elective 2 | Elective 3 | Elective 4 |
| English |
Physics/ Accounts/ Pol. Science/ Sociology |
Chemistry/ Commerce/ History/ Geography/ Art/ Psychology |
Biotechnology/ Mathematics/ Environmental Science/ Geography/ Biology/ Computer Science/ Business Studies/ Hindi/ Sociology |
Biotechnology/ Mathematics/ Environmental Science/ Psychology/ Economics/ Physical Education/ Art/ |
As can be seen above, multiple choices and abandon combinations are offered as there are no strict regulations where a student must choose subjects with in a specific stream. In today’s world, top universities have moved towards a more liberal approach to subject combinations, where, skill development and interdisciplinary understanding are given utmost importance. In an evolving world, the use of technology is no longer merely a skill set. It is a life-skill. Hence the curriculum has been designed to provide Students with a platform to explore further their technological abilities beyond the rubrics of syllabus.
However, specific subject combinations are still suggested and recommended when someone is aiming for a Technical or MBBS degree or has an interest in Business or Commerce or specific colleges or courses where certain subject combinations are a prerequisite. Please also see a further breakdown of the subject combinations based on specific stream interests.
Stream I: Focused on Science, Technology and Engineering
| Compulsory | Elective 1 | Elective 2 | Elective 3 | Elective 4 |
| English | Physics | Chemistry | Biotechnology/Mathematics/ Environmental Science/ Geography/Biology/Computer Science /Business Studies/Hindi/ Sociology | Biotechnology/Mathematics/Environmental Science/ Psychology/Economics/ Art/ Physical Education |
Stream II: Focused on Commerce and Business
| Compulsory | Elective 1 | Elective 2 | Elective 3 | Elective 4 |
| English | Accounts | Commerce | Biotechnology/Mathematics/ Environmental Science/ Geography/Biology/Computer Science /Business Studies/Hindi/ Sociology | Biotechnology/Mathematics/Environmental Science/ Psychology/Economics/ Physical Education/Art |
Stream III: Focused on Humanities & ARTS
| Compulsory | Elective 1 | Elective 2 | Elective 3 | Elective 4 |
| English | Political Science/ Sociology | History/ Geography/ Art/ Psychology | Biotechnology/Mathematics/ Environmental Science/ Geography/Biology/Computer Science /Business Studies/Hindi/ Sociology | Biotechnology/Mathematics/Environmental Science/ Psychology/Economics/ Physical Education/Art |
