Grade 8 Onwards · ICSE
At Heritage International School, the curriculum is designed keeping in mind the comprehensive whole-school approach within the framework of International guidelines. Our curriculum offers a broad and balanced academic programme which believes in the innate capacity of every child to achieve, excel and succeed.
This cohesive and collaborative approach aims at working holistically to promote students' health and their well-being. The ability to succeed is fostered through high-quality academics, involved and caring parents, and competent and dedicated staff — providing a climate of positive learning and continuous growth through measurable high standards.
The secondary curriculum builds a firm base and enables students to select the right stream of studies — ultimately setting the direction for their higher studies and future career pathways.
The Heritage Secondary Programme is built around three clear aspirations for every student who completes their journey from Grade 8 to Grade 10.
Students develop the intellectual independence, study skills and self-motivation to take ownership of their learning — building the academic foundations for a lifetime of success.
Beyond marks, Heritage produces young people who think originally, express themselves with confidence and approach every challenge with curiosity, courage and creative intelligence.
Heritage students emerge from secondary school with the values, awareness and sense of responsibility to contribute meaningfully to their community, their nation and the wider world.
Each of these principles is lived every day in the Heritage Secondary Programme — shaping how teachers teach, how students learn and how every child grows.
Students are provided with a unique competitive platform through participation in prestigious national and international competitions — including English Marathon, Spell Bee International, NELTAS, Science, English and Maths Olympiads, Bournvita Quiz Contest, Nrityanjali and District Sports Organisation (DSO) events.
Diverse teaching-learning styles are implemented to support individuality — recognising that every student learns differently and creating a rich, varied learning environment where every child can thrive and find their strengths.
A well-mapped curriculum focusing on higher-order thinking skills and problem-solving abilities — moving students well beyond rote memorisation towards genuine analytical reasoning, creative synthesis and applied intelligence.
Emphasis on knowledge, understanding and application through projects, presentations, assignments, laboratory work and field trips — ensuring that every concept learned in the classroom is tested and deepened through real-world application and hands-on experience.
Individual academic support is provided to reinforce the concepts learned and to bridge any learning gaps — ensuring that no Heritage student is left behind, and that every student reaches their personal academic potential with confidence.
Every Heritage secondary teacher is guided by these four core strategies — ensuring that classroom learning is always purposeful, engaging, collaborative and deeply connected to real life.
We facilitate independent, critical and creative thinking — moving beyond transmission of facts to the cultivation of genuine intellectual curiosity. Students learn to question, analyse, evaluate and generate their own well-reasoned ideas.
We encourage effective collaboration across various domains — building the teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills that are essential for success in higher education, professional life and civic participation.
We actively increase student involvement, motivation and performance through engaging pedagogies, authentic tasks and a classroom culture that makes every student feel valued, challenged and excited to learn.
High emphasis on Integrated and Experiential Learning — connecting concepts across subjects and disciplines, and grounding abstract knowledge in concrete, memorable, real-world experiences through projects, labs and field work.
Heritage provides students with a unique competitive platform — ensuring they participate in a wide range of prestigious national and international competitions, Olympiads and talent showcases.
The aim is to develop students into independent and successful learners, confident and creative individuals, informed and responsible citizens. The secondary curriculum builds a firm base and enables students to select the right stream of studies at the secondary level — which ultimately sets the direction for their higher studies.
This ability is fostered through high-quality academics, involved and caring parents, and competent and dedicated staff — providing a climate of positive learning and continuous growth through measurable high standards.
The Heritage Secondary curriculum is designed within the framework of international guidelines — offering a broad and balanced academic programme that believes in the innate capacity of every child to achieve, excel and succeed.
This cohesive and collaborative approach promotes students' health and well-being — recognising that academic excellence flourishes only when the whole student is supported, motivated and cared for.
Carefully sequenced content that builds knowledge systematically — ensuring complete ICSE syllabus coverage while developing higher-order skills at every stage.
Knowledge, understanding and application through laboratory work, field trips and projects — connecting theory to the real world in every subject area.
Individual academic support to reinforce concepts and bridge learning gaps — ensuring that every student, regardless of pace, achieves their personal best.
The Secondary programme builds the academic base and self-awareness that enables each student to select the right stream for their higher studies and future career.
The Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) is one of India's most rigorous and respected board examinations — widely recognised by universities and higher education institutions across India and internationally.
Heritage's ICSE curriculum is delivered with a strong emphasis on conceptual understanding, application and analytical thinking — not merely examination performance — ensuring students are truly prepared for any academic or professional path ahead.
"The secondary curriculum builds a firm base and enables students to select the right stream of studies — ultimately setting the direction for their higher studies."
— Heritage International School, KalyanEvery stage of a Heritage education is designed to build seamlessly on the one before — from the Junior Program through to Secondary and beyond.
Heritage's Secondary Programme is where potential becomes achievement. Admissions for 2025–26 are open — secure your child's place today.