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Wednesday 26 July 2017

Difference between ICSE and CBSE



Different schools follow different boards and accordingly teach different syllabus to students. Most of the schools are guided either by CBSE or ICSE board of education. This raises a tricky situation for parents. More often than not they are unable to understand which curriculum is better for their kids and which school should they eventually enroll their child in. Let us try to see the major differences between the two biggest education boards in India. 


The medium of Instruction

ICSE does not recommend Hindi. On the other hand, both English and Hindi language is approved by CBSE as the medium of instructions. Most of the top schools in India follow the ICSE pattern.

Regular and Private Candidates

Any candidate who has not been studying in an ICSEboard school in Delhi is forbidden from appearing in the exams. On the contrary, CBSE is affiliated with a large number of schools all over India. The Regular candidates studying at CBSE schools as well as private candidates from non-affiliated schools are allowed to appear in the exams. 

Board Recognition

The Indian government recognises CBSE, not ICSE. Although the global validity of the certificates provided by CBSE and ICSE are the same, yet CBSE has a better footing than ICSE in the country. Many foreign education systems recognise ICSE as equivalent to senior examination.

Curriculum/Course Content 

ICSE syllabus is full of details and requires the student to learn and be able to recall a lot. The syllabus of CBSE is designed in such a way that it gives the candidates an upper hand in qualifying in various entrance examinations, including the medical and engineering professional exams. CBSE is relatively easier. CBSE and ICSE have a slightly different approach as far as the focus on subjects is concerned. Subjects such as Science and Maths are given a great deal of attention in CBSE. This is because application of knowledge is the main focus. CISCE (ICSE) on the other hand is more balanced with an equal focus on language, arts, and science.

These were the various differences between ICSE and CBSE. Choose wisely!