The Syllabus
The syllabi for secondary classes has been designed in such a way that in subsequent years it can cater to the needs of both the Federal Board and the Cambridge University Exams. These syllabi have been divided term wise according to the working weeks of each term. Guidelines for each term and relevant exams are sent to the parents in the beginning of the study period.
Term and Final Exams
The term exams are taken within the prescribed syllabus of that term. However, small changes are brought about for the final exam syllabus particularly related to Quranic Surahs, Math, and Grammar in Languages . These changes are clearly reflected in the guidelines of the third term and every concept included for the final exam is thoroughly revised in the revision period.
Revision Session for Previous Exam Papers
- For every Board/ University U exams, the teachers plan the academic session in such a way that towards the end of the academic year, they can revise the papers of the previous years.
- Towards the end of the session “Crash Revision Program” helps the children to revise and appear in “Chapter Tests” taken on daily basis.
- Efforts are made to give enough practice to students to meet the requirements of the Federal Board / University Examinations.
Evaluation System
The evaluation system followed caters to the needs of relevant final exams held at school, Board and University levels. However before the final exams, the Class tests are regularly given to evaluate the effectiveness of teaching methods. The record is maintained with the teachers to keep an eye on the performance of the students. For classes 6th to 8th, the best three tests of each term are given weight-age in the term marks.
Mid Term Tests & Term Exams ( For Classes 6th to 8th )
- Mid term tests namely “Autumn Tests” are taken in October. These tests help children to prepare well for their second term exams.
- Term exams are held at the end of each term. The marks allocated for each paper include the written exam, the oral exam (according to the subject), the average of three best class tests and the project marks (in case of science, social studies & computer .
- Mid term tests and term exams are compulsory for each student.
- The passing marks in each subject are 50%.
- Promotion to the next class is based on “Cumulative Result (CR)” which is the average of all the term exams & mid term tests.
- Distinction / prizes in academics are awarded on the basis of the CR of the year.
- In case a child fails to take term exams or mid- term tests due to sickness or any other unavoidable family reason, special arrangements can be made for the missing paper. However, this can be done only if necessary documents, as required by the Institution, are provided in time. An extra fee is also charged, in advance, for the arrangement of the paper/s.
- A child appearing in specially arranged papers does not compete for position / distinction with those appearing in the exams arranged on the regular basis.
- Mid year admissions and students coming from foreign countries are facilitated according to their individual needs.
Board / University Exams
Some Salient Features:
- The syllabus of every class is divided into three terms.
- It is further divided according to the number of weeks in each term.
- The term exams of SSC, HSSC and those of O and A level classes are held according to the schedule announced by the relevant Board/ University.
- Regular class tests are given to keep the students’ progress up to date in their studies.
- For the students appearing in the Board / University exams (SSC, HSSC, O & A level), besides their regular term exams, send-ups are arranged before the submission of the documents to the relevant authorities.
- It is compulsory for every student to appear in these exams.
- Send- ups / Mock exams are arranged according to the schedule of the final exams.
- A student failing in send- ups / term exams / mock exams does not qualify to appear in the Board / University exams. Such students are advised to repeat the session in order to achieve better academic result.
- A student has to clear the dues of the session before the submission of documents to the examination authority.
- A student has to complete the required attendance as desired by the Board.
- Students appearing in Board / University exams have to sign an undertaking for their attendance and academic performance as per rule. (The sample of the undertaking is available on request).
Revision Session for Previous Exam Papers:
- For every Board/ University exams, the teachers plan the academic session in such a way that towards the end of the academic year, they can revise the papers of the previous years.
- Towards the end of the session “Crash Revision Program” helps the students to revise and appear in “Chapter Tests” given on daily basis.
- Efforts are made to give enough practice to students to meet the requirements of the Federal Board / University Examinations.
Practicals and their Revision:
- All the practicals, as prescribed in the syllabus, are practiced in relevant labs during the whole session.
- After the written papers of Board exams, students are again given the access to the Labs for the revision of the practicals.
