All stagesCLASS 7–8
Choosing Class 9 subjects, without the pressure.
At 12 or 13, interests are still forming — and that's fine. This stage is about good subject choices now, not picking a career for life.
What to decide, and when
- Class 7Try lots of things: clubs, hobbies, small projects.
- Class 8, earlyFind out which subject options your school offers in Class 9.
- Class 8Notice which subjects your child enjoys, not only scores well in.
- Before Class 9Choose subjects that keep the most doors open.
CBSE and ICSE students usually choose electives when they enter Class 9. IGCSE options are usually chosen at the end of Grade 8.
Guides for Class 7–8
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ParentsChoosing Class 9 subjects: CBSE, ICSE and IGCSE explainedRead the guide →
ParentsInterests at 12: what they tell you, and what they don'tComing soon
Key dates for Class 7–8
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