Key Points
- The Australian curriculum will be tested in India with a pilot in 10 schools by the next academic year.
- The pilot will begin at a school in Punjab to check how the curriculum works for Indian students.
- The K-12 curriculum includes subjects such as English, math, science, humanities, and arts.
- Students will be assessed through a mix of 50% school-based evaluation and 50% external exams.
- This initiative aims to strengthen the educational relationship between India and Australia, with over 1.22 lakh Indian students currently studying in Australia.
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The Australian curriculum is set to launch in India, with a pilot program planned for the next academic year. Syed Sultan Ahmed, Chairperson of the Association of International Schools of India (TAISI) and Founder of LXL Ideas, shared that the pilot will start in 10 schools. The idea is to evaluate how well the curriculum works in India before expanding it further.
At the TAISI conference, Angelique Smith, Associate Director at the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA), confirmed that although the full curriculum isn’t available yet, a pilot is already running at a school in Punjab. This pilot will help understand how the curriculum fits into the Indian education system and allow adjustments if needed.
The curriculum follows a K-12 format and covers a wide range of subjects, including English, math, science, humanities, social science, health and physical education, languages, technology, and the arts. The assessment is split between 50% school-based evaluations and 50% external exams. This balance is meant to give a clear picture of students’ overall performance and help them prepare for life beyond exams. Smith stressed the importance of teachers working together to make sure assessments match the curriculum’s standards and support all students’ learning needs.
Hillary McGeachy, the Australian Consul General in Bengaluru, also spoke about the growing education links between India and Australia. In 2023, more than 1.22 lakh Indian students were studying in Australia, and McGeachy sees this as a great opportunity for both countries to collaborate more in education. The introduction of the Australian curriculum is expected to strengthen these connections and offer Indian students more educational choices.
