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introduction,history,Functioning of ICSE board

1. ICSE BOARD Purnima Amit Chuttar Assistant professor

2. The Indian Certificate of Secondary Education

3. Introduction presentation title 3 The  Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) is an examination conducted by the  Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations , I t is a private board It designed to provide an examination in a course of general education, in accordance with the recommendations of the  New Education Policy 2020  (India), through the medium of English.

4. Replacement of the overseas Cambridge School Certificate Examination by an all-India examination. This set the agenda for the establishment of the council .

5. T he Council conducts The Indian Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ICSE – Class X), The Indian School Certificate Examination (ISC – Class XII) and The Certificate of Vocational Education Examination (CVE- Class XII).   Presentation subtitle

6. History The vision envisaged by Mr. Anthony paved the way in laying a strong foundation for English to emerge as a medium of instruction in schools. Mr. Frank Anthony as the Founder Chairman pioneered the formation of the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations.   Mr. Anthony in his multifaceted role as an Educationist, Parliamentarian, Barrister-at-law, Orator and prominent leader of the Anglo-Indian community championed the noble cause of education during the early days of Post-Independent India. Mr. Anthony’s dedication to the cause of education led to the formation of The Frank Anthony Public Schools in the cities of Bangalore, Kolkata and Delhi

7. Organogram

8. CISCE Offices Nehru Place, New Delhi Saket, New Delhi NOIDA, Uttar Pradesh Kolkata, West Bengal Hyderabad, Telangana

9. CISCE Footprint India Singapore Dubai Sharjah Indonesia Thailand

10. Mission Serving the nation’s children Ensuring high quality educational endeavours, Empowering them to contribute towards a humane, just and pluralistic society, Promoting introspective living, Creating exciting learning opportunities, Providing excellence in education

11. A chievement of salient landmarks , 1958 The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations was established on 3rd November. 1963 The nomenclature of the examination changed from Overseas Certificate Examination to Indian School Certificate Examinations (ISCE) in November. 1967 The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations registered as a Society under the Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860 on 19th December. 1970 The first Indian Certificate of Secondary Examination (ICSE Class X) was held in November/ December. 1973 The Delhi Educational Act, 1973, passed by Parliament, recognized the CISCE as a body conducting public examinations in Chapter I under Definitions, Section 2(s).

12. 1977 In keeping with the recommendations of the Kothari Commission of the 10 + 2 pattern of school education, the first Indian School Certificate (ISC- Class XII) examination was conducted in March. 1978 A minimum attendance requirement of 75% for XI and XII was stipulated. 1993 Special arrangements were made to cater to students with special needs such as Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia and ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) 1995 The bifurcation of the Syllabuses for ICSE Classes IX and X had begun. 1996 The Certificate of Vocational Education (Year 12) was introduced. 1999 The CISCE makes Mathematics and Science optional at the ICSE Level. 1999 Internal Assessment in each subject with a weightage of 20% for the ICSE was introduced to enable a more participatory role of teachers and students in the assessment process.

13. 2005 A skill-based practical subject introduced for compulsory study in the Group III subjects of the ICSE. 2010 The Centralized Evaluation of answer scripts introduced. 2013 The CISCE implemented the much-awaited Integrated Computerized System for the CISCE’s and Schools operations using the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) as a part of the modernization plan. The program was christened as CAREERS (CISCE’s Affiliation Registration Examination and ERP Systems). 2015 For the first time, the Results were published through the CISCE’s official website. 2018 The CISCE introduced National Level Sports and Games in 24 Disciplines.  

14. Ethos Trust and fair play. Minimum monitoring. Allowing CISCE schools to evolve their own niche. Catering to the needs of the children. Giving freedom to experiment with new ideas and practices. Diversity and plurality – the basic strength for evolution of ideas. CISCE schools to motivate pupils towards the cultivation of: Excellence – The Indian and Global experience. Values – Spiritual and cultural – to be the bed rock of the educational experience. CISCE schools to have an ‘Indian Ethos’, strong roots in the national psyche and be sensitive to national aspirations.

15. Functions F Affiliation Curriculum design Examination Research Training for the transaction Activities for holistic growth Presentation title 15

16. The curriculum aims T o enable children to: B ecome successful learners who enjoy learning; S uccessfully apply core concepts learnt from various subjects; U nderstand texts of different subjects so as to communicate knowledge and ideas in ways specific to the subject; A rticulate thoughts and ideas effectively using oral, written and nonverbal communication skills in a variety of forms and contexts; Use technology to access and provide information and to communicate with others; Understand cross-curricular linkages- connect learning across subject areas;

17. B ecome confident individuals who are able to live safe, healthy and fulfilling lives; Become responsible citizens who make a positive contribution to society; Understand and apply knowledge to real life experiences; D evelop a sense of responsibility towards others; F unction successfully in the local and world community; Respect diversity (in terms of religion, gender, regions, etc. and differences of opinions and beliefs); E xhibit sensitivity towards environmental issues; learn to manage and utilise resources judiciously

18. Medium of Instruction The medium of instruction in schools must be English. Special importance must be given to English (including oral and aural English, for which a high standard is required to be maintained School Year The beginning of the academic year in Schools affiliated to the Council shall be from the middle of March and the first week of June each year. However, the Hill schools may begin the academic year from February each year. Academic Hours Schools affiliated to the Council are required to put in, during an academic year, hours of instruction as follows: For Classes I to V: 900 hours (each class) For Classes VI to VIII: 1000 hours (each class)

19. Textbooks The Council does not prescribe textbooks for Preschool – Class VIII. Schools, therefore, are free to choose the books, which they find suitable for the purpose of competent teaching and efficient learning. The Council reserves the right to declare a particular book or books unsuitable for use in Schools affiliated to it.

20. Primary English • Hindi • Mathematics • Environmental Studies (I & II) • Science (III - V) • Social Studies (III-V) • Computer Studies • Arts Education Upper primary English • Hindi • Mathematics • History & Civics • Geography • Physics • Chemistry • Biology • Computer Studies • Arts Education

21. Group I (Compulsory) Group II (Compulsory) Group III (Any one of the following subjects) English Mathematics Computer Applications Second Language – Hindi / French Science (Physics, Chemistry and Biology) Art History, Civics and Geography *Environmental Science Physical Education Technical Drawing Applications

22. There are 7 subjects in the examination, out of which 4 are compulsory subjects, and 3 have a choice of subjects .  English Indian Languages Modern Foreign Languages Group I History and Civics Geography Mathematics Physics Chemistry Biology Economics Commercial Studies Modern Foreign Languages Group II Classical Language Environmental Science Computer Applications Economic Applications Commercial Applications Art Performing Arts Home Science Cookery Fashion Designing Physical Education Yoga Technical Drawing Applications Environmental Applications Modern Foreign Languages Group III Mass Media and Communication Hospitality Management Beauty and Wellness (Skin and Beauty) Beauty and Wellness (Hair Styling)

23. Assessment The purpose of assessment for learning is to: • identify strengths, weaknesses /learning gaps and problems faced by children; • provide timely, corrective teaching - learning inputs to children to ensure their better learning in the future; • monitor the progress of each child with reference to his/her previous performance so as to develop every child to her/his full potential; • improve/modify teaching learning practices and methods and use of materials by teachers based on each child’s requirement and need; • monitor children’s learning and performance and • provide data on children’s learning to each child/ parents/ school.

24. Subject of Exam Percentage External Examination Marks Internal Assessment GROUP I: (Compulsory) English 80% 20% A Second Language (One/two) 80% 20% History, Civics and Geography 80% 20%

25. Subject of Exam Percentage External Examination Marks Internal Assessment GROUP II: (Any three of the following subjects) Mathematics 80% 20% Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) 80% 20% Economics 80% 20% Commercial Studies 80% 20% A Modern Foreign Language 80% 20% A Classical Language 80% 20% Environmental Science 80% 20%

26. Subject of Exam Percentage External Examination Marks Internal Assessment GROUP III: (Any one of the following subjects) Computer Applications 50% 50% Economic Applications 50% 50% Commercial Applications 50% 50% Art 50% 50% Performing Arts 50% 50% Home Science 50% 50% Cookery 50% 50% Fashion Designing 50% 50% Physical Education 50% 50% Yoga 50% 50% Technical Drawing Applications 50% 50%

27. Affiliation No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the State Government for affiliation of the school to the CISCE.  Registered Society/ Trust/Company registered under Section 25 (1) (a) of the Companies Act, 1956. It must not be run for profit. The Society/ Trust/Company should have financial stability. scheme of studies must be in accordance with the scheme laid down by the CISCE, for Secondary and Higher Secondary stages

28. staff must be qualified and trained in accordance with the qualifications prescribed by the CISCE. The school infrastructure should be adequate for accommodating the numbers and gender of pupils attending the school. The number of working days and hours should conform to those prescribed by the CISCE from time to time. The Certificate of Land is a mandatory document to be submitted electronically in a prescribed format for Provisional Affiliation. The format of the Certificate of Land can be downloaded from the link below and is required to be completed and signed by the District Magistrate / Tehsildar / Sub Registrar or any other registering authority.

29. References R https://cisce.org/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Certificate_of_Secondary_Education Presentation title 29

30. Thank you Purnima Chuttar [email protected]