Cambridge Upper Secondary (IX)

Age: 14 yrs

The Cambridge Upper Secondary Programme at Arsha Vidya Mandir builds on the foundation laid in the Middle School years, welcoming learners who are eager to think deeply, act responsibly, and grow within a vibrant, value-driven learning community. The programme reflects the school’s belief in holistic education, curiosity, and purposeful learning. Entry at Grade 9 marks the beginning of a meaningful high school journey, one that nurtures independence, academic rigour, and global-mindedness. The school partners with learners who are ready to explore, engage, and excel as part of its enriching Cambridge pathway.

Subjects offered at the IGCSE level

Compulsory Subjects	Electives: (choice of 2 to 4)
1. First Lang English or English as second Language	1. Physics
2. Mathematics	2. Chemistry
3. Global Perspectives	3. Biology
	4. Languages (Hindi or Sanskrit or Tamil or German)
	5. Art & Design
	6. Drama
	7. Music
	8. Environmental Management
	9. Computer Science
	10. Economics
	11. Psychology

Sample Admission Form (Cambridge Upper Secondary IX)

This form is only to give you an idea of the information that the school seeks. Online Application for Class IX (2026 – 2027) admissions are open from November 19th 2025 onwards.

Admission procedure includes:

Steps to be taken by the applicants as:

• Submission of their applications online
• Submission of authentic documents of proof of address as attachments
• Submission of birth certificate as attachments
• Submission of mark sheets of the previous examinations as attachments

Steps taken by the admissions committee:

• Short-listing of applications using filters like age, proximity to the school, balance in gender
• Applicants are short-listed on the basis of their co and extra-curricular activities, interests and hobbies too
• Screening test conducted for subjects English, Mathematics, Language (optional) and Science
• Interaction of short-listed applicants’ parents and children with school members
• Discussion and finalizing the subject choices
• Intimation of results of those who are admitted and those who had to be declined through email
• Intimation of dates for the payment of fees
• Collecting the transfer certificate after the admission is announced
• Intimation of dates on the welcome, induction to the Arsha ‘family’ and school tour programmes
• In case there is a withdrawal of the student after the admission process and payment of fees, the fee will be refunded subject to the vacancy being filled from the waiting list