Our Curriculum
The Cambridge international curriculum sets a global standard for education, and is recognised by universities and employers worldwide. Our curriculum is flexible, challenging and inspiring, culturally sensitive yet international in approach. Cambridge students develop an informed curiosity and a lasting passion for learning. They also gain the essential skills they need for success at university and in their future careers.
Primary
Grades 1 to 5
The Cambridge International Primary Programme at Milton covers Grades 1 to 5.
Students will benefit from small class sizes in air-conditioned rooms, interactive smart boards in every classroom, high quality books and equipment, interactive and inquiry-based learning and all the features of an international curriculum.
The Cambridge Primary programme includes clear learning goals for English, Mathematics and Science. Curriculum and learning resources for other subjects are carefully chosen to complement the Cambridge curriculum at Milton.
The curriculum also includes a comprehensive system of assessment including annual internationally benchmarked Primary Progression Test for Grades 1 to 5.
Students may choose from any one of the following as the second language Tamil/French.
From this academic year, we have introduced Global Perspectives as a subject to further enhance thinking, research and communication skills among Grades 1 to 5 students.
Lower Secondary
Grades 6 to 8
The Cambridge Lower Secondary program develops skills and understanding in English, Mathematics and Science for Grades 6 to 8. The curriculum also includes a comprehensive system of assessment – Cambridge Lower Secondary Progression Tests every year.
Upper Secondary
IGCSE
Grades 9 & 10
In Cambridge program, learning grades 9 and 10 lead to the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) in seven subjects, and the International Certificate of Education (ICE) if all seven subjects are passed successfully. IGCSE examinations are the most popular international qualification for students of this age in the world. The subjects currently on offer for IGCSE are: First Language English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, ICT, Accounting, Business Studies, Economics, Global Perspectives and a choice of French/ Tamil.
A Levels
Grades 11 & 12
AS and A Levels are outstanding school leaving qualifications recognised by universities in India and all over the world. Studies at A and AS Level are flexible and in-depth, and provide lifelong skills to equip students for further and higher studies. Good grades at A and AS Level ca result in one full year of advanced standing or credit at universities in the US and Canada.
Studies for AS and A Level take place as the Grades 11 and 12. Class sizes will be small and learning is focused to develop a deep level of knowledge and understanding. Students can choose from a flexible range of up to five subjects for AS and A Levels including English Language.