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ICSE / ISC (CISCE) Class 3 syllabus

The ICSE / ISC (CISCE) Class 3 syllabus for 2026-27, subject by subject: 37 topics to work through. On SkillStar, Class 3 children also get sample papers to download.

Class
Class 3 (Grade 3)
Syllabus years
2026-27
Topics
37
Downloads
3

ICSE / ISC (CISCE) Class 3 syllabus 2026-27

English

  • Reading comprehension: Reading stories, poems and short passages and answering questions on them.
  • Grammar: Nouns (common, proper), pronouns, verbs, adjectives, simple present and past tense, articles, prepositions and punctuation.
  • Vocabulary: Synonyms, antonyms, rhyming words, homophones and word families.
  • Writing: Paragraph writing, picture composition and short informal letters/messages.
  • Listening and speaking: Recitation, storytelling, conversations and giving simple instructions.

Hindi (Second Language)

  • पठन (Reading): Kahaniyan, kavitayen aur paath padhkar samajhna.
  • व्याकरण (Grammar): Sangya, sarvanam, ling, vachan, vilom shabd, paryayvachi shabd.
  • लेखन (Writing): Anuchchhed lekhan, chitra varnan and short letters.

Mathematics

  • Numbers up to 9999: Place value, expanded form, comparing and ordering, Roman numerals (I to XX).
  • Addition and subtraction: 4-digit addition and subtraction with regrouping; word problems.
  • Multiplication: Tables, multiplying by 1- and 2-digit numbers, word problems.
  • Division: Division facts, dividing by 1-digit numbers, remainders.
  • Fractions: Half, one-third, quarter and other simple fractions of a whole and of a collection.
  • Geometry: Lines, line segments, rays, 2-D and 3-D shapes, circle (centre, radius).
  • Measurement: Length, mass and capacity in standard units and simple conversions.
  • Time and money: Reading the clock, calendar, money – adding, subtracting and simple bills.
  • Data handling and patterns: Pictographs, tally charts, number and shape patterns.

Science

  • Living and non-living things: Characteristics of living things; differences between living and non-living.
  • Plants: Parts of a plant and their functions, plants as food, how plants grow.
  • Animals: Animal homes, food habits, birds and their features, how animals are useful.
  • Our body: Sense organs, teeth, bones and muscles; keeping the body healthy.
  • Food and health: Food groups, balanced diet, cooking and preserving food.
  • Water and air: Sources and uses of water and air; saving water; air around us.
  • Housing and clothing: Kinds of houses and clothes for different seasons.
  • Safety and first aid: Safety at home, school and on the road; simple first aid.
  • The Earth and the sky: Sun, moon, stars, day and night.

Social Studies

  • Our neighbourhood and community: Places in a neighbourhood, community helpers and living together.
  • Maps and directions: Cardinal directions, simple maps and symbols.
  • Landforms and water bodies: Mountains, plains, plateaus, deserts, rivers, lakes and oceans.
  • Transport and communication: Means of transport and communication, past and present.
  • Our culture and festivals: Festivals, food, clothes and languages of India; unity in diversity.
  • Early humans: How early people lived, discovery of fire and the wheel.

Computer Studies

  • Computer – a smart machine: Characteristics of a computer, its uses and limitations.
  • Parts of a computer: Input, output and storage devices; the CPU.
  • Keyboard and mouse skills: Special keys, mouse actions (click, double-click, drag and drop).
  • Paint and drawing: Paint tools, saving and opening a drawing.
  • Introduction to typing: Typing text in a simple word processor and editing it.

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 III–V children study English, a Second Language, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Computer Studies and Arts Education, plus Physical Education and value education (a Third Language from Class V). 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 3: questions parents ask

What is in the ICSE / ISC (CISCE) Class 3 syllabus for 2026-27?
37 topics in English, Hindi (Second Language), Mathematics, Science, Social 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 3 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 3 practice?
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