Levels of Education

LEVEL

Pre-Primary

The Pre-Primary Education at DPS Kanpur aims to help the child attain optimal perceptual, motor cognitive and socio-emotional levels so as to be ready for school education and life in society.

The primary objective at this level is to understand the uniqueness of each child and gradually integrate the children into a group for active learning.

The fundamentals of Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) are applied at the Pre-Primary level by professionally trained staff to combine learning and fun via the play-way method.

Highlights

  • At DPS Kanpur, the pre-primary student begins his/her learning in a joyous and secure environment wherein he/she has the freedom to be curious, to wonder and to explore.
  • The young students are transformed into life-long learners as the pedagogy is directed at various self-discoveries made independently through experiential learning.
  • New vistas open up for the students everyday as they are guided through a specially designed curriculum aimed at their personal, social and emotional development.

Learning Outcomes

  • The education at the Pre-Primary Level is oriented at the provision of initiation towards Language and Literal, Numerical and Logical, Physical, Creative and Aesthetic development of the children.
  • A student who is about to progress to the Primary Level is equipped with vital skills of decision making, taking turns, sharing, persistence, creativity and problem solving.
  • The fledgling learners participate in events, assemblies and celebrations as well as go on short field trips so as to develop the abilities of communicating and listening to both their peers and teachers.

LEVEL

Primary

The Primary Level education at DPS Kanpur aims to transport the Pre-Primary student over a new threshold of learning which makes him/her capable of communicating properly and identifying his/her unique potential and individuality.

This level of education is structured towards the harmonious development of a child’s personality and prepares him/her to recognize opportunities and take up responsibilities.

Above all, education at the Primary Level is focused towards acquiring literacy, numeracy, a desire to learn and developing logical judgement.

Highlights

  • Primary education at DPS Kanpur makes the child confident, communicative and creative!!
  • The child inclines himself/herself towards a particular sport, club and cultural activity.
  • The young student enjoys reading, expresses well and has a sound knowledge of basic Arithmetic operations at this level of schooling.
  • It also enables a child to become independent in many aspects since he/her manages to take responsibility for his/her own learning and takes initiatives to carry out errands, develop friendships and has his/her own preferences.

Learning Outcomes

  • The Primary level helps the child acquire a scientific temperament through awareness about immediate surroundings and the various life processes he/she experiences.
  • It also helps the child cultivatea sense of reasoning about the various day to day scientific phenomenons.
  • Students begin to develop an elementary idea of the new subjects namely Social Science and Environmental Science.
  • The education at the Primary level enhances linguistic skills and the vocabulary of the children.

LEVEL

Middle

The education at the middle level at DPS Kanpur aims to provide the necessary skills required by young teenagers to cope with the challenges of the elevation in the level of education after Primary Level.

The child is taught to analyse, define, compare and evaluate ideas when reading, writing, speaking and listening.

The school guides its middle school students to cope with various academic and non-academic pressures as well as stimulates career awareness in them.

The school also aims to develop decision-making skills in students through its various activities and programs.

Highlights

  • The education at Middle Level at DPS Kanpur is characterized by inculcation of the appropriate study skills and proper discipline regarding various aspects of life.
  • Students are encouraged and facilitated at the middle level to learn a foreign language, be a part of more school clubs as per their interest as well as get an opportunity to represent the school at various district, state and national level competitions.
  • The students are thoroughly prepared to excel when they progress to the Secondary Level.

Learning Outcomes

  • The teachers at the middle level ensure inclusive learning environments for its students so as to enable intellectual growth.
  • Collaborative learning, positive social interaction, active engagement with peers and self-motivation techniques result in building confidence and concretising knowledge.
  • The students acquire mastery in subjects through the provision of tools of enquiry and exposition of a well- planned lesson by the teacher thereby making learning meaningful.
  • Participation in co-curricular activities and various Inter-School events enhances holistic development of students.

LEVEL

Secondary

The primary objective at the Secondary Level is to prepare students to excel in their 1stboard examination and make them more responsible, confident and independent.

DPS Kanpur fosters and guides its students to not only broaden their horizons but also strengthen their study and work habits so as to prepare them for higher studies.

Substantial emphasis is laid on hands-on-learning and practical work through regular lab visits to enhance comprehension of concepts.

The secondary education at DPS Kanpur promotes strengthening of culture and values and furthers national integration through Art Integrated projects wherein students are taught to research on traditions of partner states and design presentations as well.

Highlights

  • The Board Results accomplished by the Secondary Level students of DPS Kanpur are always at par with the best at the national level and have always achieved a place of pride in the Inter-DPS and City rankings.
  • The students of Classes IX and X receive special in-house training to bring laurels to the school in various international Olympiads related to different subjects.
  • Students receive accolades at district, state and national levels in various academic, sports and cultural competitions all the year round.
  • The guidance at the Secondary Level enables the students to acquire a very clear vision of the stream and the optional subjects they wish to opt for at the Senior Secondary Level.

Learning Outcomes

  • At the Secondary stage, the learning skills of the students are enhanced through a dynamic framework of knowledge.
  • The learners develop the ability to express their thoughts effortlessly, confidently and in an organised manner.
  • The students learn to respond to social, environmental and political concerns and express their views regarding the same.
  • A sense of enquiry, reasoning abilities and analytical skills are fostered amongst the students at the Secondary Level.

LEVEL

Senior Secondary

At the Senior Secondary Level, the curriculum shifts emphasis from general to core and subject-focused specialized content.

The pedagogy at this level aims to deal with the concepts of different disciplines in great depth and detail.

The teachers proactively assist the students in identifying their future subjects and courses of interest and help them get a better understanding of their career path ahead.

Highlights

  • The CBSE Class 12th Board Results of DPS Kanpur are amongst the best in the country where students have regularly achieved outstanding ranks at the city, state, inter-DPS and national level.
  • The remarkable record of selections in NEET, IIT, IIM, CLAT, NIFT, NID and other competitive exams is a testimony to the solid academic foundation laid at DPS Kanpur.
  • The strong academic foothold developed at the Secondary Level further helps the students to excel in various Olympiads and National Level Competitions.

Learning Outcomes

  • The education at Senior Secondary Level enables students to analyse logically and develop a positive thinking in all spheres of life.
  • The pedagogy also strongly encourages a problem solving approach and inter - disciplinary learning.
  • The Senior Secondary stage cultivates knowledge construction through different modes of resources and emphasizes self and experiential learning so as to prepare students to outshinepeers at future academic and professional fronts.