The DYPIS Middle School curriculum follows the framework of the Cambridge Lower Secondary Year Programme. This is a three years (Grade 6, 7 and 8) combined programme where students develop knowledge, skills, concepts and attitude which are engaging, challenging and relevant across the subjects of English, Mathematics, Science, Global Perspectives and ICT from Cambridge curriculum and Hindi, History, Music, Art & Craft & PE from National curriculum. This curriculum is designed to cover core content necessary for study towards IGCSE Program.
Subjects at the Lower Cambridge Secondary Programme:
Ongoing assessment ensures that each student’s progress and development are continuous and aligned with predetermined standards.
At DYPIS, assessments are designed to be fair, valid, reliable and practicable, thereby providing a true picture of a student’s ability, regardless of when or where the assessment is conducted. Learners are evaluated through both formative and summative assessments throughout the academic year to determine their levels of achievement.
Formative assessments are seamlessly integrated into the daily teaching–learning process.
Formative Assessment at DYPIS is conducted through a diverse range of tools designed to evaluate students across multiple competencies:
Summative assessments are conducted annually in the form of:
These assessments are well-documented, recorded, and closely monitored to ensure consistency and transparency.
The Cambridge Lower Secondary curriculum provides an international benchmark for student performance. It enables teachers to identify learners’ strengths and areas for development, thereby effectively preparing them for the next academic stage, i.e., IGCSE.