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ICSE / ISC (CISCE) Class 5 syllabus

The ICSE / ISC (CISCE) Class 5 syllabus for 2026-27, subject by subject: 39 topics to work through. On SkillStar, Class 5 children also get sample papers to download.

Class
Class 5 (Grade 5)
Syllabus years
2026-27
Topics
39
Downloads
4

ICSE / ISC (CISCE) Class 5 syllabus 2026-27

English

  • Reading comprehension: Prose, poetry and unseen passages; inference, main idea and vocabulary in context.
  • Grammar: Nouns, pronouns, adjectives, adverbs, tenses, subject-verb agreement, prepositions, conjunctions, active and passive voice (introduction), direct and indirect speech (introduction).
  • Vocabulary: Synonyms, antonyms, idioms, prefixes and suffixes, homophones and words often confused.
  • Writing: Paragraphs, story writing, informal and formal letters, notices, diary entries and descriptions.
  • Listening and speaking: Speeches, debates, recitation and group discussion.

Hindi (Second Language)

  • पठन (Reading): Paath, kavita aur apathit gadyansh.
  • व्याकरण (Grammar): Sangya, sarvanam, visheshan aur kriya ke bhed, upsarg-pratyay, samas (parichay), kaal, viram chihn, muhavare.
  • रचनात्मक लेखन (Creative writing): Nibandh, patra lekhan, samvad lekhan, kahani lekhan.

Mathematics

  • Large numbers and operations: Numbers beyond lakhs and crores, Indian and international systems, estimation and the four operations.
  • Factors, multiples, HCF and LCM: Prime factorisation, tests of divisibility, HCF and LCM with word problems.
  • Fractions: All four operations on fractions and mixed numbers; word problems.
  • Decimals: Place value, operations on decimals, conversion between fractions and decimals.
  • Percentage and its uses: Meaning of percent, converting fractions and decimals to percentages, simple profit and loss.
  • Negative numbers (introduction): Numbers less than zero in daily life and on the number line.
  • Geometry: Angles and their measurement, triangles, quadrilaterals, circles and nets of 3-D shapes.
  • Perimeter, area and volume: Perimeter and area of rectangles and squares; volume by counting cubes.
  • Measurement, time and money: Units and conversions, time intervals, money and bills.
  • Data handling and patterns: Bar graphs, pie charts (reading), averages, and number patterns.

Science

  • Plants: Photosynthesis, reproduction in plants, germination of seeds.
  • Animals and classification: Vertebrates and invertebrates, adaptations, animals in danger and conservation.
  • Human body systems: Skeletal, muscular, nervous, digestive, respiratory and circulatory systems (introduction).
  • Food, health and diseases: Nutrients, deficiency diseases, communicable diseases and their prevention.
  • Matter: States of matter, changes of state, mixtures and their separation.
  • Force, energy and simple machines: Kinds of forces, friction, simple machines, renewable and non-renewable energy.
  • Light and sound: Sources of light, shadows, reflection; how sound is produced and travels.
  • Environment and natural resources: Air, water and soil pollution; conserving resources; natural disasters.
  • The universe: Solar system, stars, constellations, satellites and space exploration.

Social Studies

  • Globe and maps: Latitudes and longitudes, time zones, map reading.
  • Movements of the Earth: Rotation and revolution, day and night, seasons.
  • Heat zones and natural regions of the world: Torrid, temperate and frigid zones; life in different regions.
  • Natural resources and their conservation: Land, water, forests, minerals and wildlife.
  • India's freedom struggle (introduction): Coming of the British and key leaders of the freedom movement.
  • Our government: The Indian Constitution, the three organs of government, rights and duties.
  • The United Nations: Aims and main agencies of the UN.

Computer Studies

  • Computer memory and storage: Primary and secondary memory, units of memory, storage devices.
  • Word processing (advanced): Tables, images, page layout and printing.
  • Presentations: Creating slides with text, pictures, transitions and animations.
  • Internet and email: Searching the web, email basics, cyber safety and etiquette.
  • Coding with blocks: Events, loops and conditions using block-based coding (e.g., Scratch).

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 5: questions parents ask

What is in the ICSE / ISC (CISCE) Class 5 syllabus for 2026-27?
39 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 5 papers?
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