Lower Secondary (Age 11–14 Years)
Providing a clear path as students progress through the Cambridge Pathway in an age-appropriate way.
Cambridge Lower Secondary
Cambridge Lower Secondary is typically for learners aged 11 to 14 years. This helps students for the next step of their education, providing a clear path as they progress through the Cambridge Pathway in an age-appropriate way. The Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme is designed to support each child’s transition into more independent, subject-based learning.
"Each subject helps to develop different kinds of skills and this is especially true of Art & Design. Different students respond to different subjects, so having more breadth and balance in the curriculum means we have a better chance of catering for all students' interests."
Ms. Runa (PIS Facilitator)
Cambridge Lower Secondary Curriculum
Students study a broad and balanced range of subjects. The lower secondary curriculum is aligned with the Upper Secondary subjects to ensure the progression of content and skills in the Cambridge Pathway. This curriculum framework supports Lower Secondary Education by building on foundational skills while preparing students for upper secondary subjects.
English
Developing reading, speaking, listening and written skills.
Hindi
Strengthening native language fluency and textual understanding.
Mathematics
Logical math and foundational analytical skills.
Sciences
Interactive inquiry of physical and natural principles.
Global Perspectives
Nurturing modern global awareness and local viewpoints.
Physical Education
Reinforcing gross motor skills, teamwork and personal fitness.
Music
Exploring sound, rhythm, creative and acoustic aesthetics.
Art and Design
Expressive mediums, visual layout, and graphic creations.
Design and Technology
Iterative structure, physical and architectural innovations.
Information and Communication Technology
Digital awareness, systems, programming and tools.
Learning Objectives
Pedagogy
The approaches that help teaching and learning to take place.
Curriculum
The required knowledge, understanding and skills.
Assessment
The process of finding out what learners have learned.
“Through inquiry based learning, students are encouraged to ask questions, explore ideas, and build strong problem solving skills across subjects.”
What is Cambridge Lower Secondary Checkpoint?
Cambridge Lower Secondary Checkpoint is a series of assessments designed to assess learners at the end of the Cambridge Lower Secondary programme.
For English, Mathematics and Science, Cambridge Lower Secondary Checkpoint tests are independently marked by Cambridge International.
They will provide a clear picture of a learner’s performance as they move on to the next stage of their education.
“My experience with Cambridge Checkpoint has been phenomenal. Beyond providing detailed feedback on individual students’ performance, which enables me to identify specific gaps in their learning and effectively plan curriculum modification, it provides a standardised reference to benchmark their progress against students from other parts of the world.”
Ms. Chitra Gupta (PIS Facilitator)