Curriculum
Our Curriculum: Early Education, Cambridge and NIOS
Golden Sparrow follows one clear path from Pre-Primary to Grade 12. Young children start with our own Early Education curriculum. Grades 1–8 follow the Cambridge curriculum, taught with Cambridge books. Grades 9–12 study for the NIOS Secondary and Senior Secondary certificates, from India's national open schooling board. Life skills, public speaking and computing run alongside all of it.
Our pathways
One clear path from Pre-Primary to Grade 12
Early Education (Pre-Primary)
Our own curriculum for the youngest learners: English, Mathematics, Phonics and themes about the world.
Cambridge curriculum
Grades 1–8, taught with Cambridge books in English, Maths, Science and Social Studies.
NIOS
Grades 9–12, leading to the NIOS Secondary and Senior Secondary certificates.
Life skills
The Future Skills Program: communication, AI literacy, financial awareness, leadership and entrepreneurship.
Questions families ask
What is NIOS?
A national-level board under India's Ministry of Education, recognised across India and equivalent to other national boards for higher education and employment.
Is NIOS the same as CBSE?
No. They are different boards, but NIOS certificates are equivalent to other national boards for higher education and employment.
Is Golden Sparrow a CBSE school?
No. Golden Sparrow is not affiliated with CBSE. We are a private educational organisation that supports homeschooled students with our own Early Education curriculum, the Cambridge curriculum for Grades 1–8 and the NIOS curriculum for Grades 9–12.
Do you use Cambridge books?
Yes, for Grades 1–8.
Can my child switch to Golden Sparrow mid-way?
Talk to us about your child's situation. No Transfer Certificate is needed to join.