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St. Columbus

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Academic Session 2027–2028
SCHOLASTIC CATALOGUE • PRE-PRIMARY TO CLASS VIII

The 11 Core Academic Disciplines

From foundational discovery in Little Genius Pre-Primary through Class VIII, St. Columbus International School delivers an enriched 11-discipline curriculum. We harmonize CISCE rigor with Japanese Soroban Abacus arithmetic, applied AI & Robotics laboratories, four Indian regional languages, and Spanish foreign language education.

Admissions Open
DISCIPLINES

11

Comprehensive balanced syllabus

CONTINUUM

Pre-K – VIII

Little Genius to Middle School

RATIO

1 : 12

Nurturing individualized attention

INFRASTRUCTURE

04 Labs

Robotics, Science, Math & Lang

Scholastic Architecture • Pre-Primary to Class VIII

All 11 Curricular Disciplines

Displaying 11 of 11 disciplines

Pre-Primary to Class VIIINo. 01

English (Language & Literature)

Department of English & Classical Rhetoric

Phonemic mastery, expressive speech, and classical literary discovery.

Immersive linguistic education progressing from multisensory phonics and rhyme recitation in Little Genius Pre-Primary through grammatical syntax, creative essays, elocution, and literary prose up to Class VIII.

Phonemic Awareness & Fluent PronunciationExpressive Storytelling & Creative CompositionGrammatical Mastery & Reading Comprehension
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Classes III to VIIINo. 02

History & Civics

Department of Historical & Constitutional Studies

Ancient civilizations, Indian heritage, and living democratic principles.

Scholars explore human civilisational milestones, Indian national heritage, world cultures, the Constitution of India, and democratic institutions through interactive historical inquiry and simulated mock parliaments.

Civilisational Heritage & Historical TimelinesConstitution of India & Democratic FundamentalsCivic Rights, Duties & Community Governance
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Classes III to VIIINo. 03

Geography

Department of Earth Sciences & Cartography

Physical topography, climate mechanisms, and map interpretation.

Investigates Earth's physical landforms, weather mechanisms, rivers, climate zones, and spatial resources, paired with hands-on topographic cartography, grid coordinates, and weather tracking.

Physical Landforms, Continents & OceansTopographic Map Reading & Grid CoordinatesWeather Mechanisms, Monsoons & Climate Zones
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Classes I to VIIINo. 04

Science – Physics, Chemistry & Bio

Division of Natural & Experimental Sciences

Empirical hypothesis testing, hands-on lab experiments, and scientific enquiry.

Delivered as hands-on General Science in primary grades and branching into distinct foundational streams of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology from Class VI with weekly lab practicals on dedicated benches.

Scientific Method & Empirical Hypothesis TestingFoundational Physics: Force, Optics & MagnetismFoundational Chemistry: Reactions, Matter & Solutions
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Classes I to VIIINo. 05

2nd Language (Hindi / Bengali / Assamese / Nepali)

Department of Indian Regional Linguistics

Four regional language streams fostering cultural roots, authentic grammar, and literature.

Parents select from four distinct regional language streams. Students develop authentic spoken fluency, beautiful script calligraphy, formal grammar, and rich regional literary appreciation.

Authentic Script Calligraphy & Spelling RulesVernacular Reading Fluency & PronunciationRegional Literary Traditions & Poetry Recitation
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Classes III to VIIINo. 06

Foreign Language – Spanish

Center for International Languages & Culture

Conversational fluency, Hispanic culture, and international communication skills.

Introduces conversational Spanish, phonetics, and basic sentence structures, preparing students for international language certifications and global perspectives.

Conversational Fluency in Everyday ScenariosSpanish Phonetics & Listening ComprehensionFundamental Grammar & Verb Conjugations
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Pre-Primary to Class VIIINo. 07

AI & Robotics

Innovation Hub for Artificial Intelligence & Robotics

Block coding, physical microcontrollers, and bionic sensor mechanics.

A flagship 21st-century discipline spanning unplugged algorithmic thinking in pre-primary, Scratch block coding in primary, and Arduino/Python robotics in middle school.

Computational Thinking & Algorithmic Problem-SolvingVisual Block Programming (Scratch) to Python SyntaxSensor Integration (Infrared, Ultrasonic, Light)
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Pre-Primary to Class VNo. 08

EVS (Environmental Studies)

Department of Ecological Sciences & Sustainability

Flora, fauna, water conservation, and eco-conscious stewardship.

Instills love for nature, ecological awareness, waste segregation, and green habits from the earliest foundational years across our lush, green campus.

Ecological Empathy & Respect for BiodiversityWaste Segregation, Composting & RecyclingWater Conservation & Sustainable Habits
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Pre-Primary to Class VNo. 09

Social Studies

Department of Social & Cultural Living

Interdisciplinary discovery of family, neighborhood, and harmonious social living.

Integrates history, geography, and social harmony for young minds, bridging self-awareness with community citizenship before branching in Class VI.

Understanding Community Roles & Mutual RespectAppreciation of Indian Festivals & PluralityNeighborhood Awareness & Road Safety Rules
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Classes I to VIIINo. 10

Logical & Analytical Reasoning

Center for Cognitive Aptitude & Olympiad Training

Pattern analysis, deduction, syllogisms, and competitive Olympiad problem-solving.

A dedicated weekly cognitive period that cultivates sharp lateral thinking, visual matrices, mathematical patterns, and Olympiad excellence.

Lateral & Deductive Reasoning SpeedSpatial Pattern & Visual Matrix RecognitionCompetitive Olympiad Confidence & Strategy
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Pre-Primary to Class VIIINo. 11

Mathematics & Abacus

Department of Pure Mathematics & Soroban Mental Arithmetic

Japanese Soroban mental arithmetic, geometric proofs, and fearless problem-solving.

Blends experiential mathematics with authentic Japanese Soroban Abacus mental arithmetic, building lightning-fast computation and crystal-clear mathematical intuition.

Japanese Soroban Mental Arithmetic MasteryLightning-Fast Numerical Computation without CalculatorsAbstract Algebraic & Geometric Problem Solving
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Scholastic Methodology

Three Pillars of Academic Distinction

How our 11 disciplines synergize to produce articulate, scientifically grounded, and empathetic scholars.

Experiential STEM & Soroban Abacus

From early tactile Soroban arithmetic to Python-driven Arduino robotics and experimental science labs, students learn by doing, building, and measuring.

Multilingual Fluency & Heritage

English literary rhetoric paired with deep regional roots in Hindi, Bengali, Assamese, or Nepali, expanded by European Spanish education.

Constitutional Civics & Ecological Care

Mock parliament simulations, environmental conservation field trails, and reasoning drills that develop thoughtful, democratic global citizens.

Parent Inquiries

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers regarding second language streams, foreign language Spanish, abacus training, and lab safety.

During admission, parents choose between Hindi, Bengali, Assamese, or Nepali based on their cultural preference or mother tongue. Our faculty conducts gentle diagnostic assessments for transfer students to place them in the ideal learning cohort.
ADMISSIONS OPEN • PRE-PRIMARY TO CLASS VIII

Experience Scholastic Excellence First-Hand

Book a personalized campus tour to inspect our AI & Robotics Innovation Lab, Soroban Abacus Suite, and Science Practical Benches.

Subjects Offered | 11 Core Academic Disciplines | St. Columbus International School | St. Columbus School Alipurduar