Academics
Curriculum & Pedagogy
Welcome to Zia International School, where we believe in holistic education and nurturing a love for learning. Our institution aims to integrate the Montessori method in pre-primary and some primary classes, offering a child-centered approach that emphasizes independence, creativity, and critical thinking.
In our Montessori program, children are given the freedom to explore subjects at their own pace, fostering a natural curiosity and providing them with a solid foundation for their future education.
We are aligned with the CBSE curriculum and are committed to providing an academic experience that balances knowledge acquisition with the development of values and essential life skills. At Zia International School, our goal is not only to excel academically but also to build a community of responsible and compassionate individuals.
Alongside the standard curriculum, we offer an programs designed by our expert team to to bring students to the standard CBSE content, ensuring our students receive a well-rounded and enriching educational experience.
| SN. | MILESTONES | STATE/CBSE BOARD | FILLING THE GAPS IN THE REGULAR CURRICULUM |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Blended Montessori-1 | Nursery – UKG | Focus on Literacy and Numeracy |
| 2. | Blended Montessori-2 | Class 1 – Class 5 | Builds foundational knowledge in core subjects, encouraging curiosity and experiential learnin |
| 3. | Middle School | Class 6 – Class 8 | Enhances critical thinking and analytical skills, with a deeper dive into core academic subjects |
| 4. | Secondary School | Class 9 – Class 10 | Prepares students for board exams with a structured, rigorous approach to core and elective subjects |
| 5. | Senior Secondary School | Class 11 – Class 12 | Allows students to specialize in chosen streams, fostering in-depth knowledge for higher education and career readiness. |
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MILESTONES
STATE/CBSE BOARD
FILLING THE GAPS IN THE REGULAR CURRICULUM
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Blended Montessori-1
Nursery – UKG
Focus on Literacy and Numeracy
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Blended Montessori-1
Nursery – UKG
Focus on Literacy and Numeracy
| SN. | MILESTONES | REGULAR BOARD | FILLING THE GAPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Blended Montessori-1 | Nursery – UKG | Focus on Literacy and Numeracy |
| 2. | Blended Montessori-2 | Class 1 – Class 5 | Supplementary Program for Mathematics |
| 3. | Middle School | Class 6 – Class 8 | Supplementary Program for Mathematics and Science |
| 4. | Secondary School | Class 9 – Class 10 | IIT-JEE/NEET Foundation Courses |
| 5. | Senior Secondary School | Class 11 – Class 12 | Residential Integrated Coaching Program for IIT-JEE/NEET |
Scholastic Programme
| SN. | MILESTONES | STATE/CBSE BOARD | CURRICULUM FOCUS AREA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Pre - Primary | Nursery – UKG | Focus on motor skills, language, numeracy and early literacy |
| 2. | Primary | Class 1 – Class 5 | Foundational stage focusing on basic literacy, numeracy, and life skills |
| 3. | Middle School | Class 6 – Class 8 | Introduction to subject-based learning including science, social studies, and languages, while introducing students to higher-order thinking skills. |
| 4. | Secondary School | Class 9 – Class 10 | In-depth subject knowledge with an emphasis on board exams for core subjects. |
The curriculum lays a strong foundation for students to succeed in an ever-evolving world. With a focus on comprehensive learning, it nurtures critical thinking, creativity, and life skills that are essential for personal and professional growth. At our school, we ensure that students not only excel academically but also develop the confidence, adaptability, and problem-solving abilities needed to thrive in various aspects of life. This balanced approach helps students navigate the complexities of modern life while preparing them for a bright future.
Zia's Learning Approach: Fostering Growth Across All Levels
1. PRE – PRIMARY
- Focus: Early childhood education, focusing on playful learning experiences.
- Key Elements: Activities that promote sensory development, motor skills, language, and social-emotional growth. Montessori methods or other child-centered approaches are often incorporated.
- Objective: To create a foundation for cognitive, physical, and emotional development in a joyful and engaging environment.
1. Pre – Primary
- Focus: Early childhood education, focusing on playful learning experiences.
- Key Elements: Activities that promote sensory development, motor skills, language, and social-emotional growth. Montessori methods or other child-centered approaches are often incorporated.
- Objective: To create a foundation for cognitive, physical, and emotional development in a joyful and engaging environment.
2. Primary (Classes I to V)
- Focus: Building basic literacy and numeracy skills, with an introduction to various subjects.
- Subjects: English, Mathematics, Environmental Science (EVS), Hindi, and regional languages.
- Approach: Interactive learning, including projects, group activities, and continuous assessments. Emphasis on fostering curiosity and creativity.
- Objective: To develop a strong academic foundation while encouraging values, life skills, and holistic growth.
3. Middle (Classes VI to VIII)
- Focus: Strengthening core concepts in different subject areas while introducing students to higher-order thinking skills.
- Subjects: Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Languages (Hindi, English, regional), and Computer Science.
- Approach: Problem-solving, critical thinking, and application-based learning are key. Assessments become more structured, with formative and summative evaluations.
- Objective: To build conceptual clarity and encourage analytical thinking in preparation for higher learning.
4. Secondary Stage (Classes IX and X)
- Focus: Preparing students for board examinations while ensuring a well-rounded education.
- Subjects: Core subjects like Mathematics, Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology), Social Science (History, Geography, Economics, Political Science), and Languages.
- Approach: Academic rigor increases, with the aim to deepen subject knowledge while honing problem-solving skills. Regular assessments and project-based learning are included to reinforce concepts.
- Objective: To ensure students are ready for the Class X board examinations, with a balanced focus on academics and co-curricular activities.
2. Supplementary Program in Mathematics for – Class 1st – 5th
The CBSE and State board curricula target only basic literacy in Mathematics. A student is required to develop skills in mastering arithmetic calculation through memorising and using the table in various mathematical problems such as multiplication, division, fraction reduction, LCM/HCF, Ratio and proportion the topics as mentioned in the infographics. The Maths-Table is key to problem solving of different kinds such as mentioned below.
- Supplementary program will run for classes: 1-5
- This program will supplement the normal CBSE curriculum
- Extra emphasis will be put on Mathematics
- Mathematics will be taught for 2 hours everyday
- Assignments and practice sheets will be completed in the class
- Supplementary program is optional
3. Supplementary Program in Mathematics and Science – Class 6 – 8th
Developing skills in algebraic and trigonometrical calculations using the formula, identities and theorems in various mathematical problems is cornerstone towards building base for learning advanced Maths and Science. Therefore, it is aimed through the topics in infographic to make student imbibe the basic concept of Maths and Science for their further learning in higher class.
- Supplementary program will run for classes 6th – 8th
- This program will supplement the normal CBSE curriculum
- Emphasis will be put on Mathematics and Science Subjects
- Mathematics and Science will be taught for 3 hours every day
- Assignments and practice sheets will be completed in the class
- Supplementary program is optional
- Students from Classes 6th – 8th can avail hostel facility
4. Foundation Course for NEET – Class 9 – 10th
Medical entrance exams, NEET, require a great depth of understanding of Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Even after two years of rigorous preparations during PU-1/2, students lack the ability to face such exams. Therefore, preparations must start early. Keeping this in mind, we run Foundation Courses for NEET.
- These courses will run for preparing students for NEET
- 40 % of the syllabus of NEET will be covered in this duration
- Emphasis will be put on Physics – Chemistry – Bilogy
- Subjects will be taught by our in-house subject experts who have graduated from prestigious institutions such as IIT, NIT etc.
- These subjects will be taught for 3 hours every day
- Assignments and practice sheets will be completed in the class itself
- Students can avail hostel facility
5. Foundation Course for IIT-JEE/CET – Class 9 – 10th
Engineering entrance exams like IIT-JEE/CET require a great depth of understanding of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Even after two years of rigorous preparations during PU-1/2, students lack the ability to face such exams. Therefore, preparations must start early. Keeping this in mind, we will run Foundation Courses for IIT-JEE/CET.
- These courses will run for preparing students for IIT-JEE/NEET
- 40 % of the syllabus of IIT-JEE will be covered in this duration
- Emphasis will be put on Physics – Chemistry – Mathematics
- These subjects will be taught by our in-house subject experts who have graduated from prestigious institutions such as IIT, NIT etc.
- These subjects will be taught for 3 hours every day
- Assignments and practice sheets will be completed in the class itself
- Students can avail hostel facility
6. Residential Integrated Coaching Program (RICP) for IIT-JEE/NEET/CET – Class 11 – 12th
Preparing for competitive exams like IIT-JEE and NEET requires a strong foundation in the core subjects of Science and Mathematics at the senior secondary level. Therefore, we will also run a Residential Integrated Coaching Program (RICP) for training students for IIT-JEE/NEET for 2 years. Integrating board preparation along with the IIT-JEE/NEET helps students to bridge this gap and develop the required skills and knowledge for these competitive exams.
- Its duration will be 2 years
- This program will be offered at Zia International School, Bangalore
- Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology will be taught by national-level subject experts
- Hostel facility will be provided to all the admitted candidates
- 24X7 supervision of students
- Supervision of girls will be done by a female attendant
- Candidates will be selected through ZiSAT (Zia School Assessment Test)