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ICSE / ISC (CISCE) Class 1 syllabus

The ICSE / ISC (CISCE) Class 1 syllabus for 2026-27, subject by subject: 27 topics to work through. On SkillStar, Class 1 children also get sample papers to download.

Class
Class 1 (Grade 1)
Syllabus years
2026-27
Topics
27
Downloads
3

ICSE / ISC (CISCE) Class 1 syllabus 2026-27

English

  • Listening and speaking: Rhymes, short stories, simple conversations and following instructions; speaking about self, family and school.
  • Phonics and early reading: Letters and their sounds, blending sounds into words, reading simple words, sentences and picture stories.
  • Early writing: Writing capital and small letters, simple words and short sentences with spacing.
  • Vocabulary: Words about self, family, food, animals, colours and the classroom; opposites and rhyming words.
  • Grammar in context: Naming words, a/an, this/that, one and many (singular and plural), using capital letters and full stops.

Hindi (Second Language)

  • सुनना और बोलना (Listening and speaking): Bal geet, kavitayen aur kahaniyan sunna; apne aur parivaar ke baare mein bolna.
  • वर्णमाला – स्वर और व्यंजन (Varnamala): Recognising, reading and writing Hindi vowels and consonants.
  • मात्राएँ (Matras): Introduction to matras and reading simple words with them.
  • शब्द और वाक्य (Words and sentences): Reading and writing simple two- and three-letter words and short sentences.

Mathematics

  • Numbers up to 99: Counting, reading and writing numbers and number names, zero, tens and ones, before/after/between, comparing and ordering numbers.
  • Addition and subtraction: Adding and subtracting up to 20, then within 99 without regrouping; simple word and picture problems.
  • Shapes and space: Basic 3-D shapes (cuboid, cylinder, cone, sphere) and 2-D shapes (square, rectangle, triangle, circle); positions such as top/bottom, inside/outside.
  • Measurement: Comparing length, weight and capacity using non-standard units; earlier/later and the sequence of events in a day.
  • Data handling: Collecting and recording simple information with pictures and tally marks.
  • Patterns: Recognising and extending patterns of shapes, colours and numbers.

Environmental Studies

  • Myself and my body: Parts of the body, sense organs, growing up, cleanliness and good habits.
  • My family and friends: Family members, sharing and caring, friends and playing together.
  • Food we eat: Food from plants and animals, healthy food and table manners.
  • Water: Uses and sources of water and saving water.
  • Plants and animals around us: Plants and animals we see, pets, where animals live and how we care for them.
  • My home, school and neighbourhood: Kinds of houses, my school, people who help us in the neighbourhood.
  • Travel, festivals and safety: Means of transport, festivals we celebrate, road and home safety.
  • Weather and seasons: Sunny, rainy, windy and cold days, and clothes for different seasons.

Computer Studies

  • Computers around us: What a computer is, where we see computers and what they help us do.
  • Parts of a computer: Monitor, keyboard, mouse and CPU and what each part does.
  • Using the mouse and keyboard: Holding the mouse, clicking, and typing letters and numbers.
  • Drawing on the computer: Using a simple paint program to draw and colour shapes.

About the ICSE / ISC (CISCE) exam

About the CISCE curriculum

The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), New Delhi, sets the curriculum for Pre-school to Class VIII in its affiliated schools. In Classes I–II children study English, a Second Language, Mathematics, Environmental Studies, Computer Studies and Arts Education, plus Physical Education and value education. The curriculum is theme-based: schools choose their own textbooks and assess children internally (there is no board exam at this level).

When it happens

The 2027 ICSE (Class 10) and ISC (Class 12) timetable could not be verified on the official site during this check. School assessments for the other classes follow the school's timetable. Ask the school for the current circular and use CISCE's final subject-wise timetable and admit card once issued. Status checked 1 November 2026.

Registration and exam-day information

Regular school candidates should confirm registration, subject entries, internal/practical assessments, exam fees, hall tickets and reporting instructions with their school. Exact dates and rules depend on the class and the current board notification.

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ICSE / ISC (CISCE) Class 1: questions parents ask

What is in the ICSE / ISC (CISCE) Class 1 syllabus for 2026-27?
27 topics in English, Hindi (Second Language), Mathematics, Environmental Studies and Computer Studies, laid out subject by subject on this page. On SkillStar your child can tick off each topic as they learn it.
Can I download ICSE / ISC (CISCE) Class 1 papers?
Yes. The ICSE / ISC (CISCE) Downloads tab on SkillStar has 3 files for this class.
How does my child start ICSE / ISC (CISCE) Class 1 practice?
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