Bridge International School

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Bridge International School
Affiliated to Cambridge International Examinations
University of Cambridge, UK

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The Montessori Method is practised in the pre-school years.
This is followed by the Cambridge Primary Programme till class V.
Checkpoint Board Examination at the end of class VIII is conducted followed by the CAIE Examinations of Classes X, XI & XII.

We take pride in being an institution of learning where we combine the best of Montessori and traditional methods to stimulate the child’s intelligence and ability to think and reason. This sets an excellent pace of learning for the future, while ensuring their optimal intellectual, physical, social and aesthetic development.

The Pre-school is open to children of ages 2 1/2 years and above. The timings are 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The subjects taught are English Language and Literature, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies and Computers. There is a choice among Hindi, Bengali and French.

The activities offered are Art & Craft, Music, Dance, Public Speaking, Quizzing, Debate, story telling and indoor & outdoor games.

The primary section too follows the Cambridge International Primary Programme. The teaching is based on the principle of concentration and activity. This helps the child to acquire knowledge through his own active endeavour. The underlying guiding principle is “Learning by Doing”.

The subjects taught are English Language and Literature, History, Geography, Mathematics, Computer and the Science subjects. The students are given a choice among Hindi, Bengali and French.

Classes are interactive and hence interesting. For most subjects, project work is done in school. This helps in building team spirit and co-operation among the children.

Bridge International School offers:
  • IGCSE is equivalent to Class X
  • AS Level is equivalent to Class XI
  • A Level is equivalent to Class XII
The Curriculum follows the University of Cambridge guidelines which are based on the activity principle where learning occurs through activity and reading. A child’s analytical powers are developed and he/she becomes an active participant in the quest for experience in a truly international community. Apart from providing technological support, the school believes in a wide range of books on various subjects. @*English as a Second Language (ESL Classes) To cater to diverse requirements of students from various international backgrounds the school arranges for special ESL classes where students learn through differentiated learning strategies in order to improve all four skills of language to develop proficiency in communication. *@

IGCSE BOARD EXAMS : SUBJECT CHOICE International General Certificate of Secondary Education

GROUP 1 GROUP 2 GROUP 3 GROUP 4 GROUP 5 GROUP 6 GROUP 7 GROUP 8
0510 English 2nd Language 0580 Mathematics Core 0625 Physics 0620 Chemistry 0610 Biology 0549 Hindi 0417 Information and Communication Technology 0400 Art and Design
0500 English 1st Language 0580 Mathematics Extended 0450 Business Studies 0452 Accounting 0455 Economics 3204 Bengali 0475 English Literature
0470 History 0495 Sociology 0460 Geography 0520 French 0648 Food and Nutrition
1. A minimum of 6 subjects have to be chosen 2. Only one subject from each Group can be taken 3. One subject from Group 1 is compulsory 4. One subject from Group 6 is compulsory

SUBJECT CHOICE LIST FOR AS/A Level

1. A minimum of 4 subjects have to be chosen 2. Only one subject from each group can be taken 3. One subject from Group 1 is compulsory
GROUP 1 GROUP 2 GROUP 3 GROUP 4 GROUP 5 GROUP 6 GROUP 7
8021 English Language (General Paper) 9709 Mathematics Pure Maths, Mechanics, Statistics – 1 9702 Physics 9701 Chemistry 9700 Biology 9696 Geography 9479 Art and Design
9093 English Language – AS only PI and PII 9709 Mathematics Pure Maths, Statistics – I, Statistics – II 9609 Business 9706 Accounting 9708 Economics 9626 Information Technology 9231 Further Mathematics
9093 English Language (9093) – A Level PI, PII, PIII, PIV 9699 Sociology 9990 Psychology 9489 History 9695 English Literature
Please note that subjects will be offered only if there are a minimum of six students opting for that subject. *ICT – Information & Communications Technology