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Starex International School seeks to give its students an education in the fullest sense of the term and so offers a unique blend of national and international curriculum.
While on the one hand we, at Starex International School, offer the students the IGCSE, AS and A levels from Cambridge International Examination, UK, on the other hand equal stress is laid on preparing students for the CBSE Examinations from India. Students can thus choose between an international and national curriculum at the end of Grade VIII or at the end of Grade X.
CBSE Curriculum
Affiliation
Starex International School is affiliated to the CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) New Delhi up to Secondary and Senior Secondary School that is Grades X, XI and XII.
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We provide education with an objective to empowering students to sit for the CBSE Examinations and train our students accordingly using the NCERT syllabi in the following subjects:
(1) Communicative English- with a focus on developing communication skills.
(2) The students have a choice of one Indian language i.e. Hindi or an international language i.e.French.
(3) Mathematics
(4) Science
(5) Social Science
- In Grade VI, a third language is introduced when the child can learn either Sanskrit, or a foreign language i.e. French.
- Subjects like Art & Craft, Yoga, Music, Computers, Dance, etc. have however been added in the curriculum to aid overall development of character and personality, for the students wishing to pursue studies in these disciplines.
- Laboratory Practicals are conducted in all the sciences in well equipped laboratories. Art, too, has a well equipped studio.
- Project work is prescribed in all the subjects.
- Students work in groups and make power point presentations on subject related topics. Parents are also invited for such presentations.
- New subjects on the list of the Board, like Life Skills and Environment Education are already a part of our curriculum.
Interactive and creative learning is well-supported by two beautifully laid out and well-stocked libraries, good internet and Wi-Fi connectivity and a one-on-one access to computers.
Extra Care
Students are given personalized training to appear for the board examinations with extra tutorials being provided at appropriate times. The study programme is planned carefully with adequate time being set aside towards the end of the course for revision and practice in examination techniques giving the students a cutting edge above the rest.
Faculty Training and Development
To provide the above we have qualified and experienced professionals who work dedicatedly towards total development and desired success. The teachers are extremely committed and qualified in their respective subjects to teach the CBSE Curriculum and have a lot of experience in the field of education. Regular professional development through rigorous in-house training and evaluation by a panel of experts ensures that teachers are kept well-versed with the creative teaching techniques and effective classroom management.
International Education at STAREX
Professional Education for Global Challenge
Cambridge International Curriculum Centre No: IN 492
International GCSE Ordinary Level ('O Level')
International GCE Advanced Subsidiary Level ('AS Level')
International GCE Advanced Level ('A Level')
To cater to the growing internationally-minded community in India, Starex International School offers the IGCSE , 'AS' and 'A' Level Examinations from Cambridge International Examinations, UK.
Through regular professional development of teachers, monitored and conducted by the CIE authorities, Starex International School updates its entire educational programme and teaching practices to conform to Cambridge IGCSE, ‘AS’ and ‘A’ Levels.
IGCSE is an increasingly popular examination for prestigious international schools around the world and is recognized globally. IGCSE is a two year course. Examinations are taken at the age of 16.There are two examination sessions each year but the school opts for the May session.
Students may take 6, 7 or 8 subjects simultaneously.
CIE provides specimen papers for a specific subject when a major revision occurs in the syllabus and teachers are kept well-informed.
Course work is a popular feature of IGCSE.
Subject options offered in IGCSE at the Starex International School
Group I |
Group II |
Group III |
Group IV |
Group V |
Language |
Humanities & Social Sciences |
Science |
Mathematicss |
Creative, Technical & Vocational |
English as 1st Language |
Economics |
Combined Science |
Mathematics |
Business Studies |
English as 2nd Language |
English Literature |
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Accounting |
Hindi |
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Computer Studies |
A student has to choose one subject from each group. Starex encourages that at least six subjects be chosen. These must include one language and one subject from each group. The sixth subject may be taken from any group.
The Advanced Level examination is intended primarily for students who have studied the subjects for a period of two years beyond the ‘O’ Level or IGCSE stage.
The advance Level is split into ‘AS’ and ‘A’ Level.
The ‘A’ Level examinations are currently available in June and November but in the future Starex will offer only the May option.
‘AS’ Level is intended primarily for students who have studied the subjects for a period of at least one year beyond the ‘O’ Level or IGCSE Stage.
‘AS’ Level usually entails taking one or more of the ‘A’ Level papers. The ‘AS’ Level syllabus covers about half of the material of ‘A’ Level syllabus. (This is for selected individual components only)
The part of the ‘A’ Level which is not included in the ‘AS’ Level syllabus is sometimes referred to as the ‘A2’ syllabus because it would be covered in the second year.’A2’ does not exist as a qualification. Candidates who have studied the ‘A2’ part of ‘A’ Level syllabus should appear for the ‘A2’ components.
Grades available for ‘A’ Level are A, B, C, D, and E. It is necessary to identify the subjects one wants to take up. It is also necessary to think of the university one is going to attend - Indian universities or move on to U.K., U.S.A, etc. and choose the subject combinations accordingly.
One should also earmark the admission requirements of the institution. For example, in the U.K. Chemistry is required to study Medicine whereas in India it is advisable to take all three sciences
GROUP A |
GROUP B |
GROUP C |
Mathematics & Science |
Languages |
Arts & Humanities |
Biology |
English Language |
Economics |
Chemistry |
Hindi |
Accounting |
Computing |
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Business Studies |
Mathematics |
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English Literature |
Physics |
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The number of subjects a student takes depends on the requirement of the course of study at the university one is heading for.
In various countries various number of 'A' Level are desired. Three 'A' levels is a minimum choice of subjects.
ASSESSMENT FORMAT
The 'AS' and 'A' Level is a very beneficial staged method of Assessment System.
Most schools that take the 'A' and 'AS' Level, take the 'AS' after one year of study and complete the 'A' Level in the same subject the following year.
For example, in Mathematics papers 1 and 4 can be studied at the 'AS' Level and the rest of the papers studied at the A2 Level. Hence, a combination of the 'AS' and 'A2' Levels forms the 'A' Level.
Each subject in each Level has various papers allocated.
HIGHER EDUCATION PROSPECTS AFTER 'A' LEVEL
With the new emerging pattern of educational needs now, many students aspire for a stint overseas for which the GCE 'A' Level has a definite advantage.
The 'A' Level gives a cutting edge to its students. Not only is it possible for the students to get admission in any Indian College/ University but the student also gets into Colleges around the globe easily. Certain certified Colleges in the U.S. even give Cambridge Students extra credits for university entry. Students doing 'A' Level do not have to appear for the TOEFL in many US Universities.
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