
Grades/Classes
- Usually Grade 9 to Grade 12
- Age group Around 14 to 18 years
Divisions
- Secondary Stage – Grades 9 & 10
- Higher Secondary Stage / Senior Secondary – Grades 11 & 12
Subjects
- Core subjects (English, Math, Science, Social Science) in Grades 9–10
- In Grades 11–12, students usually choose a stream, such as
- Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Math, Computer Science)
- Commerce (Accounting, Business Studies, Economics, Math)
- Humanities/Arts (History, Political Science, Sociology, Psychology, etc.)
Additional subjects
- Physical Education
- Fine Arts
- Information Technology
- Moral/Value Education
Focus Areas
- Deep subject knowledge
- Preparation for board exams
- Career guidance and entrance exam readiness (NEET, JEE, CUET, etc.)
- Building critical thinking, presentation, and life skills
In short, the Senior section is all about specialization, responsibility, and transition into adult life — whether that means college, a job, or vocational training.