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Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE)
New Delhi, Delhi, India
About
The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) is a prominent national-level board of school education in India. It is responsible for conducting the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) Examination for Class X and the Indian School Certificate (ISC) Examination for Class XII. The board is recognized for its rigorous academic standards and comprehensive curricula, which emphasize both academic achievement and holistic development. Established in 1958, CISCE aims to provide high-quality education and stimulate learning opportunities with a strong commitment to excellence. The council promotes innovative teaching strategies, including the integration of technology and the introduction of subjects like Robotics and AI at the ICSE level. CISCE emphasizes thorough evaluation techniques to measure student competency and knowledge, fostering critical thinking and deep learning. The board has over 2,750 affiliated schools across India and in five other countries, playing a pivotal role in shaping well-rounded individuals prepared to contribute positively to society. The Council also focuses on student well-being through initiatives like ACTIVE CISCE, integrating physical health and sports assessments into the curriculum.
Affiliations
Programs Offered
- Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) - Class X
- Indian School Certificate (ISC) - Class XII
- Certificate of Vocational Education (CVE) - Year 12
Achievements
- Established in 1958 to replace the Cambridge school certification examination
- Recognized as a 'Non-Governmental National Board of Secondary Education'
- Introduced Robotics and AI as subjects at the ICSE level
- Implemented Integrated Computerized System (CAREERS) for operations in 2013
- First to publish results through official website in 2015
- ICSE students outperformed CBSE and State Board counterparts in NCERT's standardized Class X test
- Instituted the Derozio Award for Education and Human Enrichment in 1999
- Launched ACTIVE CISCE initiative for physical health and sports assessments
Opportunities from Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE)
Frank Anthony Memorial All-India Inter-School Debate Competition
by Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE)
A prestigious national-level debate competition organized by CISCE for ICSE and ISC students across India, fostering critical thinking, public speaking, and argumentation skills.
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Quick Facts
- Type
- Government Institute
- Founded
- 1958
- Opportunities
- 2
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