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The ICSE Class 1 syllabus builds foundational skills in language, numeracy and environmental awareness. Below is a subject-wise, easy-to-scan guide for parents covering the complete Class 1 topics for 2025–26.

ICSE Syllabus by Class:

Class 1 
Class 2
Class 3
Class 4
Class 5

Subject wise syllabus

English Literature

  • Stories: The Green Autorickshaw, The Wise Pigeon, Ant and the Grasshopper, Oranges in the Road, Three Billy Goats Gruff
  • Poems: Little Brown Seed, Little Raindrop
  • Recitation & Textual Exercises (e.g., ‘My Missing Shoe’)
  • Grammar: Articles (a, an, the), Position Words, Punctuation
  • Vocabulary, Sentence Making & Sentence Completion
  • Reading Comprehension passages; Paragraph writing; Invitations (simple)
  • Verbs: is/are/am, has/have
  • Poems: रेल का खले, कछुआ राजा, हाथी, कैसे लगते भालू राम
  • Stories & Lessons: मााँ की रसोई, मैं – मेरा पररिार, मेट्रो की सैर
  • Grammar: संयुक्ताक्षर, लिंग, व्यंजन-समुच्चय; Oral recitation & picture reading
  • Letters & Sound: व्यंजने (प ते म, श ते ह, ळ ते ज्ञ)
  • Poems: फुले, अ आ आई; Story: हुशार कािळा
  • Number rhymes & activities (1–10)
  • Subtraction within 10; Subtraction up to 100
  • Measurement; Time
  • Money (financial literacy worksheet); Introduction to multiplication; Data handling
  • Plants Around Us; Houses Around Us; Clothes We Wear
  • Animals Around Us; Means of Transport; Means of Communication
  • Air Around Us; The World Around Us
  • Computer mouse & basic input devices
  • Computer – a machine (conceptual understanding)
  • Where a computer stores data (basic idea)
  • Strong language foundation across English, Hindi & regional language
  • Early numeracy & problem-solving through age-appropriate maths
  • Environmental awareness & curiosity-based learning
  • Introductory computer literacy and financial literacy (money)
  • Read stories & poems daily to build vocabulary and confidence.
  • Use play and real-life activities for maths (coins, time, measurement).
  • Encourage outdoor observation for EVS topics (plants, animals, transport).
  • Practice simple computer skills under supervision.
  • Check topic-wise progress to align with school’s FA/SA assessments.
  • Strong language foundation across English, Hindi & regional language
  • Early numeracy & problem-solving through age-appropriate maths
  • Environmental awareness & curiosity-based learning
  • Introductory computer literacy and financial literacy (money)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the ICSE Class 1 syllabus the same in every school?

No. ICSE schools follow CISCE broad guidelines, but each school prepares its own detailed syllabus and assessment schedule.

Does Class 1 have exams?

Yes. Schools usually conduct Formative Assessments (FA) and Summative Assessments (SA) throughout the year; formats vary by school.

How can I download the full month-wise syllabus?

Fill the form below to get an immediate PDF download of the detailed ICSE Class 1 Syllabus (month-wise with assessment notes).
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