Senior School

The Senior School & the ISC

Std XI and XII, leading to the Indian School Certificate (ISC) — where a young Cottonian chooses his direction across Science, Commerce and the Humanities.

In the Senior School, boys specialise for the ISC examination of the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations, choosing one of three streams and shaping a combination of subjects suited to their strengths and ambitions.

Science

For the mathematically and scientifically minded — two combinations, PCM and PCB, open the way to engineering, medicine, research and technology.

Commerce

Accountancy, economics and commerce for the future business leader, entrepreneur or professional in finance and management.

Humanities

History, political science and sociology for those drawn to law, public life, the social sciences and the liberal arts.

The Curriculum

ISC subjects & streams

The subject scheme for the Senior School (Std XI–XII), by stream. English is compulsory across every stream.

Science Stream — PCM

Compulsory Subjects

  1. English
  2. Physics
  3. Chemistry
  4. Mathematics

Electives — choose two

  1. Biology
  2. Physical Education
  3. Computer Science
  4. Electricity & Electronics
  5. Fine Arts
  6. Biotechnology
  7. Psychology

Science Stream — PCB

Compulsory Subjects

  1. English
  2. Physics
  3. Chemistry
  4. Biology

Electives — choose two

  1. Mathematics
  2. Physical Education
  3. Computer Science
  4. Electricity & Electronics
  5. Fine Arts
  6. Biotechnology
  7. Psychology

Commerce Stream

Compulsory Subjects

  1. English
  2. Economics
  3. Accountancy
  4. Commerce

Electives — choose two

  1. Applied Mathematics
  2. Business Studies
  3. Physical Education
  4. Computer Science
  5. Fine Arts
  6. Psychology

Humanities Stream

Compulsory Subjects

  1. English
  2. History
  3. Political Science
  4. Sociology

Electives — choose two

  1. Applied Mathematics
  2. Economics
  3. Psychology
  4. Physical Education
  5. Fine Arts
  6. Computer Science

Subject and elective offerings follow the School’s academic policy and may be revised from year to year; the admissions and academic offices will confirm the current scheme for a given year of entry.