How children learn
Cambridge puts understanding and application first, with projects, practical work and open questions. Boards in India traditionally give more weight to the textbook and the final written exam.
CAMBRIDGE CURRICULUM · TRICHY
A Cambridge school
in Trichy.
Jaihind International School in Srirangam follows the Cambridge International curriculum. Classes run from Nursery to Grade 5 today, and we add one grade every year so our children carry on to Cambridge Lower Secondary, IGCSE and A Level without changing schools.
WHAT CAMBRIDGE MEANS
Learning to think,
not just to remember.
Cambridge International is used by schools in more than 160 countries. Its aim is simple: children should understand what they learn, explain it in their own words and use it in new situations.
In practice that means fewer pages copied from the board and more questions, experiments, reading and projects. Children are encouraged to ask “how?” and “why?”, try an idea, get it wrong, and try again.
English, Mathematics and Science are at the centre, with art, music, physical education, languages and technology woven into every week.
THE PATHWAY
From the first day of Nursery
to A Level.
Early Years · Nursery to UKG
Play-based learning, stories and Jolly Phonics, so reading and early numbers grow naturally. Open now.
Cambridge Primary · Grades 1 to 5
English, Mathematics and Science taught through hands-on projects, with creative arts and technology. Open now.
Cambridge Lower Secondary · Grades 6 to 8
Opens next, one grade each year as our Grade 5 children move up.
Cambridge IGCSE · Grades 9 and 10
The internationally recognised Grade 10 qualification. It follows as our students reach it.
AS & A Level · Grades 11 and 12
The final stage, accepted by universities in India and abroad.
CAMBRIDGE, CBSE OR STATE BOARD?
Choosing
a curriculum.
All three can give a child a good education. These are the differences parents ask us about most.
English and communication
Cambridge classrooms work in English throughout and ask children to read widely, discuss and write at length, which builds confident speakers and writers.
Assessment
Teachers check progress all through the year, not only in exams, so a child who is struggling is noticed and helped early.
Recognition
Cambridge IGCSE and A Level are recognised by Indian universities and by universities worldwide, which keeps every door open for later study.
LEARNING AT JAIHIND
What a Cambridge day
looks like here.
- Small classes, with a maximum of 20 children
- Air-conditioned classrooms with smart TVs connected to our school learning platform
- Jolly Phonics in the Early Years for confident early reading
- Science through experiments, gardening and nature walks
- Art, music, theatre, library reading and outdoor sport every week
- A parent app with attendance, homework, messages and the school bus
QUESTIONS PARENTS ASK
Your questions, answered
Does Jaihind offer IGCSE now?
Not yet. Classes run from Nursery to Grade 5 today. We add one grade every year, so the children who start with us now move up through Cambridge Lower Secondary to IGCSE and A Level at Jaihind.
Is Cambridge harder than CBSE?
It is different rather than harder. Cambridge asks children to understand and apply ideas instead of memorising answers. Most children enjoy it, because lessons are active and they are allowed to ask questions.
Can my child move to CBSE or State Board later?
Yes. Children move between boards in India regularly. Cambridge children usually adjust well because they are used to reading, writing and reasoning independently.
Is Jaihind an IB school?
No. Jaihind follows the Cambridge International curriculum. Cambridge and IB are both international programmes; we are happy to explain the differences when you visit.
Which classes can I apply for?
Nursery, Pre-KG, LKG, UKG and Grades 1 to 5, subject to the entry-age guide and seats available.
TALK TO US
Questions about admission, the curriculum or the school bus? We are happy to help.
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