ICSE at JGS Mokila: Grades 1 to 7
JGS Mokila, Johnson Grammar School’s new campus in Mokila, Hyderabad, plans to offer the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) curriculum of the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) from Grade 1 to Grade 7, from the 2027–28 academic year, subject to CISCE affiliation. It brings to west Hyderabad the curriculum Johnson Grammar School has taught since 1979.
At a glance
- Campus
- JGS Mokila, behind Vijetha Supermarket, SARK Garden Villas Road, Mokila, Shankarpally, Hyderabad
- Curriculum
- ICSE, following the CISCE’s curriculum for the primary and middle years
- Grades
- Grade 1 to Grade 7 to start, adding a grade each year
- Planned start
- 2027–28 academic year, subject to CISCE affiliation
- Language of instruction
- English
Also planned at JGS Mokila
The International Baccalaureate (IB): the Primary Years Programme from Nursery (EY1) to Grade 5 and the Middle Years Programme from Grade 6. JGS Mokila is not yet an IB World School.
Please note: JGS Mokila is awaiting affiliation to the CISCE. The ICSE programme at JGS Mokila will begin once affiliation is granted. We will keep families informed at each stage.
Where our story began: the ICSE at Johnson Grammar School since 1979
Johnson Grammar School was founded in Hyderabad in 1979, and the ICSE is where our story began. For 47 years, Johnson Grammar School’s ICSE classrooms, today at our Habsiguda and Mallapur campuses, have prepared generations of students for the ICSE and ISC examinations and for life beyond school. Our journey later grew to include the IB Diploma Programme in 2008 and the IB Primary Years Programme at JGS Kokapet in 2025.
JGS Mokila brings this experience, the same teaching standards and the same values to a new campus in west Hyderabad.
- Since 1979teaching the ICSE
- 3 campusesin Hyderabad today
- 500+educators
- 7,000+current learners
- 20,000+alumni
What is the ICSE?
The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) is a national school board established in 1958 and based in New Delhi. It conducts the ICSE examination at the end of Class 10 and the ISC examination at the end of Class 12, and its certificates are recognised across India.
The ICSE is known for:
- A strong command of English, with English language and literature studied in depth.
- Breadth and balance: languages, mathematics, sciences, humanities and the arts all carry weight.
- Depth in each subject, through a clear, structured syllabus.
- Learning by doing, through projects and practical work alongside written work.
The ICSE at JGS Mokila, grade by grade
Primary years: Grades 1 to 5
Children build strong foundations in reading, writing and mathematics, alongside environmental studies, languages, computer studies, art, music and physical education. Teaching is structured and hands-on, so children understand ideas and not only memorise them.
Middle years: Grades 6 and 7
Subjects become more specialised. Science is taught as physics, chemistry and biology, and history and civics and geography as separate subjects, alongside English, mathematics, languages and computer studies, laying the groundwork for the ICSE years ahead.
How progress is assessed
In Grades 1 to 7, students are assessed by the school through class work, projects and examinations, and progress is shared with parents throughout the year. There are no board examinations in these grades; the first CISCE board examination is the ICSE at the end of Class 10.
IB or ICSE at JGS Mokila?
JGS Mokila plans to offer both curricula, so families can choose the one that suits their child. Here is how they compare in the grades planned at Mokila.
| ICSE (planned) | IB PYP and MYP (planned) | |
|---|---|---|
| Grades at JGS Mokila | Grade 1 to Grade 7 | PYP: Nursery (EY1) to Grade 5 MYP: Grades 6 and 7 at the start, then up to Grade 10 |
| Board | Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), New Delhi | International Baccalaureate (IB), Geneva |
| Approach | A structured, subject-based syllabus, with depth in each subject and a strong emphasis on English | Inquiry-based and concept-led; subjects connected through themes (PYP) and real-world contexts (MYP) |
| Assessment | School-based in Grades 1 to 7; ICSE board examination at the end of Class 10 | Continuous and criteria-based; no external examinations in the PYP |
| Leads to | The ICSE (Class 10), then the ISC, the IB Diploma or another board | The IB Diploma Programme, planned at JGS Mokila from 2028–29 (subject to IB approval), or another board |
JGS Mokila is not yet an IB World School, and is awaiting CISCE affiliation. Both curricula are planned, subject to IB authorisation and CISCE affiliation.
Not sure which suits your child? Our admissions team will be happy to talk you through both.
Frequently asked questions about the ICSE at JGS Mokila
Will JGS Mokila offer the ICSE curriculum?
Yes, that is our plan. JGS Mokila is planned to offer the ICSE curriculum from Grade 1 to Grade 7 from the 2027–28 academic year, subject to affiliation to the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE). JGS Mokila is awaiting CISCE affiliation.
Which grades will follow the ICSE at JGS Mokila?
Grade 1 to Grade 7, from the 2027–28 academic year, subject to CISCE affiliation.
Does Johnson Grammar School have experience with the ICSE?
Yes. Johnson Grammar School was founded in Hyderabad in 1979 and has offered the ICSE ever since. Our Habsiguda and Mallapur campuses offer the ICSE and ISC today.
Are there board examinations in Grades 1 to 7?
No. In Grades 1 to 7, students are assessed by the school through class work, projects and examinations. The first CISCE board examination is the ICSE at the end of Class 10.
Is the ICSE recognised for higher studies?
Yes. CISCE certificates are recognised across India. After the ICSE (Class 10), students can continue to the ISC, move to another board such as CBSE or a state board, or join the IB Diploma Programme for Classes 11 and 12.
What is the difference between the IB and the ICSE?
Both are rigorous, English-medium curricula. The ICSE follows a structured, subject-based national syllabus known for its breadth and strong emphasis on English, with a board examination at the end of Class 10. The IB is an international framework built on inquiry and concepts, with continuous, criteria-based assessment in the primary and middle years. JGS Mokila plans to offer both, so families can choose the pathway that suits their child.
How do I apply?
Send an enquiry using the form on our home page, call +91 95132 51488, message us on WhatsApp at +91 89770 06304, or email hello@jgschool.in. Admissions enquiries are open for 2027–28.
Admissions enquiries for 2027–28
Talk to our admissions team about the ICSE and IB plans for JGS Mokila.