| Sl No. | Particulars | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Board of Affiliation | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), New Delhi |
| 2 | Curriculum Followed | CBSE-prescribed curriculum using NCERT textbooks and supplementary resources |
| 3 | Classes Conducted | Pre-Primary (LKG & UKG) to Class VIII |
| 4 | Medium of Instruction | English, with bilingual support where required |
| 5 | Academic Session | April to March, divided into two terms |
| 6 | Second & Third Languages | Hindi and Assamese, introduced progressively by stage |
| 7 | Computer Applications | Core subject from Class III onward, taught in the school Computer Room |
| 8 | Assessment Pattern | Two term examinations, supported by continuous formative assessment and co-scholastic grading |
| 9 | Teaching Staff | Qualified and trained teaching staff across all subjects, as required under CBSE affiliation norms |
| 10 | Recognition | Recognised under the RTE Act 2009 for Classes I–VIII · Valid to 26/03/2029 |
The CBSE curriculum at DeMatha is delivered across three progressive stages. Select a stage to view its subjects and academic focus.
The Pre-Primary years build the foundations of literacy, numeracy, and social confidence through play, rhyme, storytelling, and structured activity. Children are introduced to English phonics and number concepts at a pace suited to their age, in a warm classroom environment where curiosity is encouraged and every child is known by name.
The Primary stage moves from foundational skills to systematic subject learning. Reading and writing fluency deepen, mathematical reasoning is built step by step, and Environmental Studies gives way to distinct Science and Social Studies from Class III. Assamese joins English and Hindi as a third language, and Computer Applications begins in the school Computer Room.
Middle School is where subject expertise deepens and independent thinking takes hold. Science separates into Physics, Chemistry and Biology strands, Social Science covers History, Geography and Civics, and students take on project work, oral assessment, and structured revision. This stage prepares students for the demands of secondary education.
The academic year runs from April to March across two terms. Written examinations are supported throughout the year by formative assessment and co-scholastic grading, so progress is visible continuously rather than only at term end.
| Sl No. | Component | When | What It Covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Term 1 Examination | September | Written examination on the first half of the syllabus, combined with internal assessment marks |
| 2 | Term 2 Examination | March | Annual examination covering the full year's syllabus with comprehensive evaluation |
| 3 | Formative Assessment | Throughout the year | Class tests, quizzes, oral assessment, and project submissions |
| 4 | Co-Scholastic Grading | Throughout the year | Activity grades, conduct, values, and participation in school programmes |
| 5 | Parent–Teacher Meeting | First Saturday, monthly | Progress review with parents, discussion of results and areas needing support |
Six reasons the CBSE curriculum makes a real difference to the children of Tulsibari and the surrounding villages of Rangia.
CBSE qualifications are accepted by all universities and higher education institutions across India, giving DeMatha students a universally recognised academic credential. A child educated in Tulsibari carries the same board certification as a child educated in Delhi or Mumbai — geography does not limit where their qualification can take them.
CBSE follows textbooks published by the National Council of Educational Research and Training. These are designed to build conceptual understanding progressively, with age-appropriate language, worked examples, and content rigorous enough to prepare students for competitive examinations later in their schooling.
The CBSE framework treats education as the formation of a whole person. Alongside subject mastery, students develop critical thinking, communication, creativity, and moral character through physical education, art, life skills, and values education — supported at DeMatha by our yoga sessions, chess club, sports programme, and cultural events.
The two-term assessment system gives clear evaluation benchmarks at defined points in the year, supplemented by formative assessment throughout. Students, parents, and teachers all get continuous, actionable insight into where learning is strong and where targeted support is needed — well before the annual examination.
Computer Applications is a core subject from Class III onward. At DeMatha students learn in a dedicated Computer Room, building the digital literacy and technological confidence that matter in an increasingly connected economy. For children in rural Assam, this is a gateway rather than a barrier.
CBSE requires all affiliated schools to maintain qualified, trained teaching staff across every subject. Our teachers hold recognised qualifications including B.Ed., M.A., M.Sc., M.Com., D.El.Ed., CTET and UGC NET, and the school employs a dedicated Special Educator and a Counsellor alongside the teaching faculty. The full staff list with designations and qualifications is published on the Mandatory Public Disclosure page.
DeMatha maintains full compliance with CBSE documentation requirements. Every document below is published in full on the school's Mandatory Public Disclosure page and can be viewed directly in the browser.
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