Activity-Based Learning from Nursery through Grade 10, built on the Pearson and Cambridge curriculum and moving to NCERT for the board years.
- BoardCBSE, Affiliation No. 3630315
- CurriculumPearson and Cambridge
- GradesNursery to Grade 10
The curriculum is chosen stage by stage, so a child gets the framework that suits where they are rather than one framework stretched across twelve years.
Why Pearson and Cambridge?
The Pearson curriculum is built around inquiry-based learning and real-world application, so students explore a subject rather than being told it, and build a deep understanding of core concepts.
The Cambridge curriculum sets a rigorous academic framework, with the emphasis on critical thinking, communication and collaboration that produces independent learners.
Together they give a well-rounded education: innovative teaching methods, high-quality resources and personalised support, aimed at academic knowledge, critical thinking, creativity and global citizenship alike.
What is Activity-Based Learning?
Activity-Based Learning is our core teaching methodology, used across every stage from Nursery through Grade 10.
What board do we follow?
Santinos Global School is affiliated with CBSE, Affiliation No. 3630315.
Grades 9 and 10 move to the NCERT curriculum, which aligns with national guidelines and prepares students for the board examinations.
Pre-Primary Programme
Activity-Based Learning is the core pedagogy, with structured activity-based programmes for early childhood development.
- Activity-Based Learning curriculum
- Structured programmes for early childhood development
Primary Programme
Activity-Based Learning continues through primary school. Butterfly Edufields hands-on STEM kits are introduced at Grade 3, and the School Cinema values programme includes participation in the International Kids Film Festival.
- Activity-Based Learning
- Butterfly Edufields hands-on STEM kits at Grade 3
- School Cinema values programme with IKFF participation
Middle School Programme
Specialised tracks begin here: Science and English follow the Pearson curriculum, and Mathematics, Social Science and ICT follow the Cambridge programme. Alongside these, middle school students take up Butterfly Edufields STEM kits at Grade 7, the Navars Edutech space programme from Grade 7, robotics, and the NCC 3 T Battalion at Grade 8, with theme-based assemblies.
- Pearson curriculum for Science and English
- Cambridge programme for Mathematics, Social Science and ICT
- Butterfly Edufields at Grade 7
- Navars Edutech space programme from Grade 7
- Robotics
- NCC 3 T Battalion at Grade 8
- Theme-based assemblies
- IIT and NEET Foundation classes, optional, Grades 6 to 10
High School Programme
Grades 9 and 10 transition to the NCERT curriculum, aligning with national educational guidelines and preparing students for the board examinations. Students continue the Navars Edutech space programme through Grade 9, and robotics.
- NCERT curriculum, aligned to national guidelines
- ICT from Cordova publications
- Navars Edutech space programme through Grade 9
- Robotics
- CBSE board preparation
- IIT and NEET Foundation classes, optional, Grades 6 to 10
IIT and NEET Foundation Programme
An optional programme running alongside the regular CBSE timetable, building the mathematics and science groundwork that engineering and medical entrance examinations assume, several years before a student sits them.
- Optional, taken alongside the CBSE curriculum
- Open to Grades 6 to 10
- Foundation for engineering (IIT) entrance
- Foundation for medical (NEET) entrance
The subjects taught at each stage. Second and third language are Hindi or Telugu throughout.
Pre-Primary
English, Number Work, General Awareness, Second Language (Hindi or Telugu), Third Language (Hindi or Telugu), Music, Dance, Art and Craft, Organized Games.
Lower Primary
English, Second Language (Hindi or Telugu), Third Language (Hindi or Telugu), Mathematics, Environmental Studies, Value Education, ICT, Yoga, Music, Dance, Art and Craft, Organized Games, Health and Fitness (PE).
Upper Primary
English, Second Language (Hindi or Telugu), Third Language (Hindi or Telugu), Mathematics, Science, Social Science, ICT, Art and Craft, Music (Instrumental and Vocal), Dance, Sports and Games, Yoga, Club Activities.
Middle School
English, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, ICT, Second Language (Hindi or Telugu), Third Language (Hindi or Telugu).
Specialised tracks begin here: Science and English follow the Pearson curriculum, and Mathematics, Social Science and ICT follow the Cambridge programme. That keeps a strong foundation in these subjects while holding to international standards.
High School
English, Second Language (Hindi or Telugu), Third Language (Hindi or Telugu), Mathematics, Science, Social Science, ICT (Cordova publications).
The school transitions to the NCERT curriculum at this stage, aligning with national educational guidelines and preparing students for the board examinations.
Activities
Art and Craft, Music (Instrumental and Vocal), Dance, Sports and Games, Yoga and Club Activities.
Hands-on programmes run alongside the CBSE curriculum, each at the stage it suits best.
What is Butterfly Edufields?
An Indian educational company founded in 2008, specialising in hands-on STEM kits, DIY science projects, and educational toys.
What is Navars Edutech?
A space innovation company bridging academia and the space industry through experiential learning and DIY space kits.
What is the School Cinema initiative?
Age-appropriate cinema teaching values and lifestyle. Students participate in the International Kids Film Festival, learning film-making and making their first film.
What is the robotics programme?
Hands-on robotics education for student engagement.
What is NCC at Santinos?
NCC 3 T Battalion, instilling discipline, leadership, and patriotism.
What are the IIT and NEET Foundation classes?
Students in Grades 6 to 10 can opt into IIT and NEET Foundation classes alongside the regular CBSE timetable. The classes build the mathematics and science groundwork that competitive entrance examinations assume, several years before a student sits them.
These classes are optional. A student who does not take them follows the full CBSE curriculum exactly as before.
School timings
Timings by grade band.
| Grade band | Timing |
|---|---|
| Nursery | 8:25 AM to 12:30 PM |
| PP1 to Grade 7 | 8:25 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Grades 8 to 10 | 8:25 AM to 4:30 PM |
What are the school timings?
Nursery 8:25 AM to 12:30 PM. PP1 to Grade 7, 8:25 AM to 3:30 PM. Grades 8 to 10, 8:25 AM to 4:30 PM.
Which curriculum does Santinos follow?
The Pearson and Cambridge curriculum is the foundation. From Grades 6 to 8, Science and English follow Pearson, and Mathematics, Social Science and ICT follow Cambridge. Grades 9 and 10 move to NCERT, in line with national guidelines and the board examinations. The school is affiliated with CBSE, affiliation number 3630315.
What subjects are taught at each stage?
Pre-Primary: English, Number Work, General Awareness, second and third language (Hindi or Telugu), Music, Dance, Art and Craft, Organized Games. Grades 1 and 2 add Mathematics, Environmental Studies, Value Education, ICT, Yoga and Health and Fitness. Grades 3 to 5 add Science, Social Science and Club Activities. Grades 6 to 8: English, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, ICT and the two languages. Grades 9 and 10: the same core with ICT from Cordova publications.
What makes the academic programme different?
Activity-Based Learning throughout, plus Butterfly Edufields hands-on STEM at Grades 3 and 7, the Navars Edutech space programme for Grades 7 to 9, robotics, the School Cinema values programme with International Kids Film Festival participation, and NCC 3 T Battalion at Grade 8.
What board is Santinos Global School affiliated with?
CBSE, affiliation number 3630315.
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