Classes 1–10 · Ages 6–15
Building the Foundation
Before choosing a stream, every student passes through primary, middle and secondary school. This is the time to build strong basics and explore widely — not to specialise too early.
Three stages before the big choice
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Where this leads
Ages 6–10, following NCERT/CBSE, ICSE or State Board syllabi. Leads directly into Middle School (Classes 6–8).
Explore & discover
- Try art, music, sports, storytelling and simple logic/puzzle games — variety matters more than depth right now.
- Playful introductions to computers and typing build comfort with technology early.
Free resources
- DIKSHA — Govt. of India's free NCERT-aligned digital content
- Khan Academy — free early maths and reading practice
- Duolingo — fun, free language learning
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Where this leads
Ages 11–13. Subjects separate into distinct Maths, Science and Social Science — leads into Secondary School (Classes 9–10).
Explore & discover
- Notice which subjects you enjoy — this is useful early data for stream choice later, not a decision yet.
- Try a first taste of coding (block-based tools) and small science experiments at home or school.
Free resources
- DIKSHA & NCERT e-books
- Scratch — free, beginner-friendly visual coding
- Khan Academy — maths & science practice by grade
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Where this leads
Ages 14–15, ending in the Class 10 board exam (CBSE/ICSE/State Board) — leads directly into choosing a stream.
Explore & discover
- Talk to seniors, teachers and family in different streams — ask what a normal week actually looks like for them.
- Use free aptitude/career-awareness tools, but treat them as a starting conversation, not a final verdict.
Free resources
- National Career Service (NCS) — govt. career guidance portal
- SWAYAM — free structured courses to preview subjects
- Khan Academy — board-exam-aligned revision
Class 10 done — what next?
See Science, Commerce, Arts and Vocational side by side, and how they connect to each other.
Choose Your Stream