For a long time I have been meaning to write on the differences between ICSE and CBSE. The problem however was that while I was familiar with ICSE, I didn’t know too much about CBSE. Then I came across this very well written article by Chitra Aiyer.
If you are seeking admissions for your child in Indian schools, you are likely to ponder over the syllabuses to choose from. The present system of education in India offers students various options for their Class X examination. ……. In this post, I will list what people have to say about the CBSE and the ICSE syllabuses.
She goes on to describe in detail the differences between ICSE and CBSE, and is definitely worth reading.
However, with other choices being available now (namely, IGCSE and IB), this choice becomes a little more confusing. I would recommend to focus more on the school than on the curriculum. (Read my post: Choosing A School). At the end of the day, it doesn’t really matter what curriculum your child studies in. All curriculums will teach math, science, history, geography, etc.. However, what kind of teachers are there, what is the student-teacher ratio, what are the homework and examination policies….will determine the stress level your child goes through. In addition, the type of extra-curricular activites offered by the school - sports, debates, art, music, dance, yoga, etc.. - will determine the all-round development of your child. Also, how long the commute to school is will determine the amount of down-time your child gets at the end of the day…..which is a very important factor as your child enters the higher grades, and there is more to study.
May 9th, 2009 at 11:22 pm
My son will be entering into 2nd standard and so far he has studies in few schools - overseas british International IB for play shcool and stateboard during the last 3 years in Tamilnadu.
He is not interested to perform homework and overall not interested in studies but very active with other activities… wants to do very quickly.. jumping to one activity without completing the prior one etc..
Now, I am thinking of putting him in either ICSE or Cambrige curriculum as I beleive both gives some practical approach of learning and I beleive this will make him ot focus on the studies.
I would appreciate your your views.
May 10th, 2009 at 5:29 pm
Hi Raju,
In my opinion, IGCSE (Cambridge curriuculm) has more of applied learning as compared to ICSE. ICSE definitely has a lot of rote-learning and memorising, especially as one grows older. Whereas in IGCSE, the child needs to have a thorough understanding of the concepts, as opposed to memorising answers to questions.
Hope this helps.
CK.
June 9th, 2009 at 11:31 pm
Hi,
I have to take admission for my daugher in junior kg and i am little bit confused about her admission. As i am not sure whether to put her in ICSE or CBSE. Most of the people say that ICSE is tough as compared to CBSE whereas CBSE is tough than state board. Also got the feedback that incase of studying at abroad in future ICSE is good. What will be the best whether ICSE or CBSE.
Mahesh Jaigadkar
October 7th, 2009 at 1:49 am
Thanks for the information given to choose a school. But, still I have some confusion to select the board to be chosen as in the contest of India. I do not know what are the future courses available after IB 10th grade??
Also what is to be selected after PYP IGCSE or IB MYP course ?
How it will be valued in case we wanted to attempt for the Indian Medical or Engineering courses??
Please guide me.. on above..
Expecting your reply.
Thanks & Regards,
Ajay
November 5th, 2009 at 8:58 pm
After IB 10th grade, the logical choice would be IB for 11th & 12th grades, also known as DP (Diploma Program).
PYP and MYP are programmes in the IB curriculum (Primary Years Program and Middle Years programme). After PYP, again the logical choice is to do MYP, and after MYP (which ends at 10th grade), to do the DP program.
Other options after MYP (10th grade) are the A-levels (IGCSE 11th & 12th) or the ISC curriculum.
Don’t know about how it is valued for Medical or Engineering courses. A good option would be to talk to some school counsellors who would be better equipped to answer this question. If you could post the answer once you find out, it would help out many others as well. Thanks.
December 7th, 2009 at 8:52 pm
I have to take admission for my son in KG I and i am little bit confused about his admission. As i am not sure whether to put her in ICSE or CBSE. Most of the people say that ICSE is tough as compared to CBSE whereas CBSE is tough than state board. Also got the feedback that incase of studying at abroad in future ICSE is good. What will be the best whether ICSE or CBSE.Could you pls advice on same and also my son can seek exams for IAS/Eng./Medical/Airline Pilot/Mercahnt Navy or can get admission in Delhi University.Is that he will be eligible for Govt Body jobs?
January 6th, 2010 at 9:40 am
Hi,
I have the same repeated confusions that; I have come across these blogs, about which board can be preferred more CBSE or ICSE ? I have to take admission for my son in KG, but am unable to decide. Can anyone really guide me which of these board helps in overall grooming of the Ward, as per as studies are concerned I have an interest to personally help my child but other factors leading to self development which I may not be able to understand due to lack of environment or infrastructure which of these boards can really help my ward to develop and enrich ?
Thanks
January 20th, 2010 at 2:42 pm
Will you please rank the boards in order like cbse, icse, matric.
which stands first?
February 1st, 2010 at 2:16 am
Hi,
I am planning to go with IB for my kidz (PYP).
I am looking for last minute comparisons with CBSE.
Any help?
Thanks
February 9th, 2010 at 11:36 am
ib, cbse, icse, state board
April 19th, 2010 at 12:21 pm
I have to take admission for my daughter in KG I. As i am not sure whether to put her in ICSE or CBSE. Most of the people say that ICSE is tough as compared to CBSE whereas CBSE is tough than state board but to get more score in % CBSE is good. Also got the feedback that incase of studying at abroad in future ICSE is good. What will be the best whether ICSE or CBSE.Could you pls advice on same and also my daughter can seek exams for IAS/IPS/Eng./Medical/Airline Pilot or can get admission in Delhi University. Is that he will be eligible for Govt Body jobs?
Warm Regards
Sachin Jalgaonkar
Mumbai
May 23rd, 2010 at 7:03 am
Hi ,
My daughter Presently study in 10 std. CBSC curriculum in Malaysia.for junoir college can you suggest that I will cotinued her study for XI and XII in Malaysia or A level .
After XII she has to give CET test for further study in INDIA.XII std pass can she eligible for MH CET exame.
I have take admission to MUMBAI for junior college?
Please suggest me.
Thanks
June 16th, 2010 at 12:39 pm
Hi,
I have the same repeated confusions that; I have come across these blogs, about which board can be preferred more CBSE or ICSE ? I have to take admission for my son in KG, but am unable to decide. Can anyone really guide me which of these board helps in overall grooming of the Ward, as per as studies are concerned I have an interest to personally help my child but other factors leading to self development which I may not be able to understand due to lack of environment or infrastructure which of these boards can really help my ward to develop and enrich ?
Thanks
Arjun