Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations

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The Council for the Indian School Certificate
AbbreviationCISCE
Formation1958; 66 years ago (1958)
TypeNon-Governmental Board of School Education
HeadquartersNew Delhi, India
Official language
English
Key people
G. Immanuel
(Chairman)
Joseph Emmanuel
(Chief Executive & Secretary)
Websitecisce.org

The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE)[1] is a non-governmental privately held national-level[2][3] board of school education in India that conducts the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) Examination for Class X and the Indian School Certificate (ISC) for Class XII.[4]

History

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It was established in 1958.[5] Over 2750 schools in India and abroad are affiliated to the CISCE.[2] It is also recognized as a 'Non-Governmental National Board of Secondary Education'.[6] CISCE conducts ICSE exam for Class 10 and ISC exam for Class 12 like CBSE conducts AISSE for Class 10 and AISSCE for Class 12.

Derozio Award

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The Derozio Award is an annual prize awarded to the top Indian educationists by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations.[7][8] It was instituted in 1999 in memory of Henry Louis Vivian Derozio, a poet and educator from West Bengal. It is the highest award conferred by the council for contributions in the field of education.[9]

Curriculum

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The ISCE and ICE syllabi intend to incorporate comprehensive and application-based learning concepts. This board includes an extensive curriculum, particularly in English, which covers a range of literary works, including Shakespearean plays such as The Merchant of Venice and The Tempest.[10] The English curriculum is divided into two examinations: English Language and Literature in English. The English Language examination tests a candidate's fundamentals in linguistic learning, including various questions in areas such as Essays, Directed Writings, Reading Comprehension and Basic Grammar Skills.[11]

References

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  1. ^ "CISCE". www.cisce.org. Retrieved 8 January 2019.
  2. ^ a b "CISCE cuts pass marks for boards". The Times of India. 28 November 2017.
  3. ^ Poldas, Bhaskar; Jain, Angela (September 2012). Students' Awareness of Climate Change and Awareness Raising Strategies for Junior Colleges in the Emerging Megacity of Hyderabad. BoD – Books on Demand. p. 5. ISBN 978-3-86741-826-3.
  4. ^ Dutt, Sandeep (2007). Guide to Good Schools of India: The Top Residential Schools in India. English Book Depot. p. 170. ISBN 978-81-87531-18-0.
  5. ^ Mishra, R.C. (2009). Theory Of Education Administration. APH Publishing. p. 136. ISBN 9788131301074. Retrieved 10 November 2014.
  6. ^ "Recognized Educational Boards List – Council of Boards of School Education in India | COBSE". Retrieved 18 April 2022.
  7. ^ "Six educationists receive Derozio award | Dehradun News - Times of India". The Times of India. 4 January 2016.
  8. ^ Staff Reporter (10 January 2014). "Four educationists receive Derozio award". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
  9. ^ "Workshop helps deconstruct competitive tests for students". The Times of India. 13 December 2016.
  10. ^ CISCE (13 June 2023). "CISCE Previous Year Question Papers". CISCE.
  11. ^ Telegraph, The (5 January 2023). "ICSE English Language Paper - Tips and Tricks".
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