By this time, the development of a scientific temperament is meant to emerge from the growing qualities of objectivity, identification with nature, and sensitivity to the human environment. Knowledge, and an activity-based approach to the sciences, makes the child think in more inventive ways. The humanities, fine arts, performing arts and a host of co-curricular activities, including sports provide a wholesome and liberal attitude to life and relationships. The onset of secondary school happens in Grades 8 and 9, where the inherent proclivities of a student are harnessed and channelised through languages and subjects of choice.

While primary classes follow an inquiry-based approach to thematic learning, middle school and secondary curricula are focused on developing the skills of articulating in written and oral communication, and on analysis and application of information assimilated from various sources.

Academic rigor, varied prescribed reading and frequent forays into the Internet stimulate, synthesize and co-ordinate learning. Teaching assessment is internationally benchmarked and there is a formal launch into the academic/ experiential world at the end of Grade 10. Continuous and summative assessment underscores our prescription for regular and unstressful learning. Rote learning is not recommended.

Throughout these years, the conscious, though perceptive, inculcation of social and ethical values continues, supported and enriched by individual critical thinking and informed judgment.

The practices defining time in senior school are:

• IGCSE subjects offered for 2007- '09
• Guidelines translate into clearly defined and age-specific outcomes
• Experiential, inquiry-based approach, balanced by academic rigor
• Individual Learning Plans for Special Education Needs students
• Continuous assessments based on observations, projects, activities, worksheets, research and presentations, weekly reviews
• Bi-annual semester exams
• Special activity weeks (fine arts, literary, math, science)
• An ESOL (English for Students of Other Language) program
• Circle time
• Life skills program
• Field trips, workshops, guest lectures
• Internship programs
• Mixed age / Vertical learning groups
• Technology integration
• Teacher student ratio of 1:8 for academic year 2007-08
• Weekly student-led assemblies
• Student council / Leadership training
• Co-curricular activities