A Transformative Secondary Education Programme
For students in Grades 9 through 12, Vidya Vihar International School is dedicated to a programme designed and structured to emphasize a multidisciplinary approach to developing critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, and leadership skills in line with the principles outlined in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
Our approach strongly accentuates holistic character development, fostering social responsibility, ethical leadership, and respect for diversity. Through community engagement, students actively participate in initiatives that promote environmental sustainability, social equity, and inclusivity.
Aligned with NEP 2020, our mission is to cultivate compassionate, responsible, and visionary leaders who are academically prepared to shape the future. By fostering curiosity, resilience, and a growth mindset, we ensure students are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their future endeavours.
In the Secondary Stage (Grades 9 and 10), the academic programme builds upon the foundation established in Middle School. Students delve deeper into subjects, exploring complex concepts and applying their knowledge to real-world problems.
Subjects offered at the Secondary Stage (Grades 9 & 10) with Subject Code:
English Language & Literature – 184
Second Language (Kannada – 015 / Hindi – 085)
Mathematics (Standard – 041 / Basic – 241)
Science – 086
Social Science – 087
Artificial Intelligence – 417
Senior Secondary Stage (Grades 11 & 12) provides opportunities for specialization through advanced coursework and research projects.
Subjects offered with Subject Code:
English Core – 301
Mathematics – 041
Physics – 042
Chemistry – 043
Biology – 044
Computer Science – 083
Psychology – 037
Economics – 030
Business Studies – 054
Accountancy – 055
Applied Mathematics – 241
Design – 830
Artificial Intelligence – 843
A student may choose any FOUR subjects in addition to English.
We take pride in delivering an academic programme that goes beyond traditional learning. Nurturing inquiry, innovation, and critical thinking, our curriculum strengthens academic foundations while preparing students for real-world challenges, as envisioned by NEP 2020.
Subject Flexibility and Choice: The curriculum offers a broad spectrum of subjects across science, commerce, and arts & humanities, allowing students to personalize their learning experience and make informed academic and career choices.
Skill-Based and Experiential Learning: Project-based learning, lab experiments, business simulations, community projects, and field trips help students apply theoretical concepts in practical settings.
Industry Exposure: Internships and career-oriented projects at the Senior Secondary level prepare students with leadership, communication, and entrepreneurial skills.
Focus on Competency and Conceptual Mastery: Emphasis is placed on conceptual clarity and competency-based learning rather than rote memorization.
Support for Higher Education and Career Pathways: Counseling and mentoring guide students toward higher studies, competitive exams, and professional careers.
Excelerate and Beyond: Through the Excelerate platform, students explore science, commerce, design, technology, theatre, and leadership, developing organizational and creative abilities.
In alignment with NEP 2020, assessment at the Secondary Stage follows a holistic, competency-based approach.
Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE): Students are assessed regularly through classwork, assignments, quizzes, presentations, and project work.
Competency-Based Assessment: Assessments focus on applying knowledge to real-world situations using projects, open-ended questions, and case studies.
Diverse Evaluation Tools: Oral presentations, practical assessments, peer and self-evaluation, and portfolios are used to evaluate learning outcomes.
Summative Assessments: Conducted at the end of each term to measure mastery of the curriculum.
Personalized Feedback and Growth Tracking: Detailed feedback and growth monitoring support continuous improvement and individualized learning.
Balanced and Structured Academic Schedule: The semester-based system ensures a balance between academics, extracurriculars, and personal growth, fostering holistic development.
