CURRICULUM

All children have a right to a broad, balanced and relevant education which provides continuity and progression and takes individual differences into account. Work in school should be designed to meet the requirements of the CBSE Curriculum. At Delhi Private School the staff, parents, and governors are totally committed to the development of our pupils and students, to offer them the best education: An education that is rich in opportunities and experiences; one that meets the needs of each individual, is accessible and actively promotes achievement and progressions for all pupils and so allows them to achieve their full potential.

The curriculum in the middle school is comprehensive and balanced focusing on developing reflective learners and critical thinkers and in providing a wholesome holistic development for every student.

The learning areas include the following subjects (but not limited to):

• •  Languages (English, Hindi/ French, Arabic) - The language curriculum aims to develop the skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing in a variety of contexts and train students to be able to adapt language to suit different tasks, audiences and purposes. It aims to develop confidence in the students so that they can use their skills and abilities effectively. It helps to develop students' critical abilities - to analyze and critically evaluate diverse texts and to equip learners with the language to question ideas and articulate their point of view
• •  Social Sciences / UAE SST: Social Science crystallizes into various disciplines of learning such as the study of History which focuses largely on world history along with provision of learning local / native history, Social and Political Structures, Geography and Economics.  The Social Science curriculum aims to develop in students an understanding and evaluation of the social, political, economic and environmental dimensions of the world, and helps them formulate and justify arguments in response to a diverse range of issues.  UAE SST is a compulsory part of the SST curriculum
• •  Mathematics – The Curriculum helps students develop strategies that improve their logical thinking and analytical ability. It helps to develop the ability to approximate and estimate, to use trial and improvement techniques, look for patterns and make hypothesis. It helps in development of computational skills and spatial intelligences
• •  Science – The Science curriculum offers students the opportunity to be curious, to question, to investigate, to formulate hypothesis, design and carry out experiments, make critical observations and record results
• •  Information & Communication technology – which will help students assess the impact of new technologies on society and train them to use these  productively. The focus of the program is to help the students to understand the use of common software applications and use technology to enhance their ability to access, evaluate and research information
• •  Visual Arts & Performing Arts – These offer opportunities for the development of imagination, sense of aesthetics, sensitivity and inventiveness - all of which are the requirements of a balanced curriculum.
• •  Physical & Health Education - contributes to the physical fitness aspect and all-round development of students. The subject is unique in the sense that it seeks to promote basic body management developing into the mastery of coordinated and skillful movements.
• •  Moral Education (Life skills & Value Education)- compulsory for all students as per the requirements of the authority
• •  Islamic studies - compulsory for Islamic students as per the requirements of the authority