Middle School
Stage 3Classes VI to VIII
From remembering to reasoning
Classes VI to VIII are where subjects separate and become serious. Science divides into Physics, Chemistry and Biology, Social Science into History, Geography and Civics, and a third language arrives. The task changes too — from knowing a fact to explaining why it is true.
Subjects split
Science becomes Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Social Science becomes History, Geography, Civics and the beginnings of Economics. Each has its own teacher and its own way of being examined.
A third language
Sanskrit is compulsory for all students in Classes VI to VIII. There is no opt-out — CBSE requires a third language at this stage.
Projects alongside examinations
Assessment combines project work, classwork and presentations with term examinations, following the CBSE framework.
Subjects offered
Classes VI to VIII
- English
- Literary analysis, longer writing, comprehension and speaking.
- Hindi
- Grammar, literature and composition.
- Sanskrit
- Reading, writing and basic grammar of Sanskrit as the compulsory third language.
- Mathematics
- Algebra, geometry, ratio and proportion, and multi-step problem solving.
- Science
- Physics, Chemistry and Biology — theory with practical work in the laboratories.
- Social Science
- History, Geography, Civics and Economics.
- Computer Science
- Coding fundamentals, digital citizenship and practical applications.
- Art Education
- A wider range of forms and techniques.
- General Knowledge and Moral Science
- Current affairs, awareness and ethical reasoning.
All subjects listed are compulsory for Classes VI to VIII.