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Cambridge Lower Secondary

Designed to enhance the skills imbibed in the Cambridge Primary and to strengthen the core values laid out by Cambridge, the Cambridge Lower Secondary is the bridge between the Cambridge Upper Secondary (Grades 9 and 10). Cambridge Lower Secondary is typically for learners aged 11 to 14 years. It helps to prepare students for the next step of their education, providing a clear path as they progress through the Cambridge Pathway in an age-appropriate way.

The Lower Secondary curriculum at DPS International is taught in Grades 6, 7 and 8 and is the preparatory stage where skills are learnt for the later stages of the Cambridge Pathway curriculum. These grades enable a learner to understand the subjects being studied and make informed choices for the IGCSE and A Level programmes that they will progress to. The subjects taught at DPS International involve the core subjects of English, Mathematics, Sciences – Physics, Chemistry, Biology, apart from Social Sciences – History, Geography, English Literature, Second Language – Hindi and French, Third Language – Sanskrit, French, German and Spanish, Information Technology, Computer Science, Art and Design as well as Music, Dance and Physical Education. The curriculum is largely based on the Cambridge Lower Secondary and examinations are based on papers modified from the Upper Secondary Programme or International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE).

There is also a Checkpoint exam (Lower Secondary Checkpoint) at the end of Grade 8 to determine a learner’s progress in English, Mathematics, Science before they move on to the Upper Secondary Programme. It is not mandatory to take these subjects at the end of Grade 8 but helps learners and teachers assess themselves and their learners respectively by way of extensive diagnostic feedback from Cambridge Assessment International Education.

Subjects Offered

English Language
English Literature
2nd Language – Hindi, French
3rd Language – Spanish / German / French / Sanskrit (Grade 5 onwards)
Mathematics
Science
Social Science
Information and Communication Technology
Art & Design

Assessments

Classes V to VIII

For Classes V to VIII, there are two formative assessments and two summative assessments (September and March) in the academic year. Formative assessments happen every Monday.

The distribution of marks for Classes V to VIII will be:

  • Formative Assessment (1+2) = 20%
  • Summative Assessment I = 40%
  • Summative Assessment II = 40%
  • Final Assessment = 100%

The pass percentage will be 40%.