Upper Middle School@AIS

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Upper Middle School@AIS - Building a strong learning portfolio

The middle school years are marked by rapid growth, increased independence, and greater responsibilities. Our focus is on helping students excel academically while developing a well-rounded extracurricular portfolio. By setting higher expectations and providing diverse learning opportunities, we shape individuals who are academically proficient, confident, and equipped for real-world challenges.

Students strive for academic rigor, discover their unique talents, engage in career exploration, interact
with experts, and work on real-world projects.

Middle school student project work Students in collaborative learning Hands-on learning activities Student presentation and research Extracurricular activities Student creative expression

About the Cambridge IGCSE Programme

The International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) is the world’s most popular international qualification for 14 to 16-year-olds, recognized by leading universities and employers worldwide. It is part of the Cambridge Secondary 2 stage. 

Cambridge IGCSE is a great foundation for the rigors of high school learning and paves the way for Cambridge International AS and A Levels, the International Baccalaureate Diploma, and other post-Grade 10 routes.

Cambridge IGCSE Programme students Cambridge IGCSE Programme students

The Cambridge IGCSE Curriculum

Cambridge IGCSE helps students to develop their knowledge and understanding, as well as skills in subject content and intellectual enquiry. At AIS, students pursuing the IGCSE curriculum are offered the following subjects: English as the first language, an option between Hindi, French, and Spanish as a second language, Economics, Sciences, Mathematics, Business Studies, Computer Sciences.

AIS is one of the top performing IGCSE schools in India. We are proud to have numerous top performers both nationally and globally in subjects like Chemistry, Business Studies, Mathematics, Biology, and ICT. In our Class of 2026, one student achieved a perfect score of A* in nine subjects, five students scored A* in eight subjects, and four scored A* in seven. Our students achieved 418 A* and A grades across IGCSE in 2026. In 2024, one student earned a perfect 100/100 in Mathematics—the highest in the world—and received the Outstanding Cambridge Learner Award.

Cambridge IGCSE curriculum activities
Cambridge IGCSE curriculum activities
Cambridge IGCSE curriculum activities

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Achieving Academic Excellence

A student’s academic record is one of the most important components of their college application. Through a wide range of interventions — access to Kognity’s interactive learning resources, tiered worksheets and past paper practice, novel study, applied math, hands-on science, real-world business case studies, and mentorship by expert teachers — our program supports students in putting their best foot forward for their IGCSE exams.

Students achieving academic excellence
Students achieving academic excellence
Students achieving academic excellence
AIS has done a fantastic job in fueling Nivaan’s curiosity and nurturing his abilities. He looks forward to going to school every day. I truly appreciate AIS's safe environment, its teachers, and its continuous endeavors to make students internationally-minded and future-ready.
Tamanna Shah
Middle School Parent
Tamanna Shah
What we appreciate most about AIS is their commitment to academic excellence. The rigorous curriculum and passionate teachers have inspired a genuine love for learning in our children. Thanks to AIS, we've been fortunate to see them both grow academically and personally and become confident, compassionate individuals.
Amit Karna
Middle School Parent
Amit Karna
What I value about AIS is the welcoming environment, where students are encouraged to listen to different perspectives and teachers are always ready to support them. My daughter especially enjoys the many competitions and events, which give her opportunities to participate, learn, and explore beyond the classroom.
Dr. Maulik Patwa
Upper Middle School Parent
Dr. Maulik Patwa
Tamanna Shah
AIS has done a fantastic job in fueling Nivaan’s curiosity and nurturing his abilities. He looks forward to going to school every day. I truly appreciate AIS's safe environment, its teachers, and its continuous endeavors to make students internationally-minded and future-ready.
Tamanna Shah
Middle School Parent
Amit Karna
What we appreciate most about AIS is their commitment to academic excellence. The rigorous curriculum and passionate teachers have inspired a genuine love for learning in our children. Thanks to AIS, we've been fortunate to see them both grow academically and personally and become confident, compassionate individuals.
Amit Karna
Middle School Parent
Dr. Maulik Patwa
What I value about AIS is the welcoming environment, where students are encouraged to listen to different perspectives and teachers are always ready to support them. My daughter especially enjoys the many competitions and events, which give her opportunities to participate, learn, and explore beyond the classroom.
Dr. Maulik Patwa
Upper Middle School Parent

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Career Exploration Program

Proactive career exploration enables students to identify their interests helping them carve out a career that aligns with their passions. With Odyssey, our students will get an opportunity to dive deep into career domains like design, finance, engineering, and data science through interactions with industry experts, 1:1 coaching by experienced mentors, and hands-on projects.

College Counseling Program

Our college counseling program helps students build a cohesive narrative, showcasing strong academic skills and diverse extracurricular interests. Grade 8 and 9 students meet counselors 1:1 once per term to share goals, expectations, and co-construct a future roadmap. Grade 10 students meet 1:1 every two months to focus on extracurricular planning, resume building, and narrowing down university options. The program includes orientations, college fairs with 150+ universities, and university webinars, ensuring thorough preparation for university applications.

Building an extracurricular portfolio

To secure admission to top colleges, a well-rounded extracurricular portfolio showcasing ambition, interests, and open-mindedness is essential. At AIS, we offer two focused programs: Visual Arts and Coding, Robotics, and Digital Fabrication. In visual arts, students explore various 2D and 3D techniques, digital art, and art history while developing personal portfolios showcased in exhibitions. In the makerspace, students learn coding, build robots, and design products using modern fabrication tools, culminating in tech-driven portfolios presented at MakerFest.

Communication Skills

The Communication Skills Workshop Series helps students build confidence and creativity through modules in public speaking, creative writing, and digital storytelling. Led by industry experts, these workshops foster digital fluency and essential communication skills for academic and real-world success.

School shapes us like a potter’s wheel shapes clay. The academic challenges and diverse extracurriculars here have truly developed and nurtured my potential. I’m grateful for how AIS has shaped me.
Tanaya Shah
Grade 9 Student
Tanaya Shah
My experience at AIS has been incredible. It has helped me grow both academically and personally, and deepened my love for learning. The supportive environment and dedicated teachers have really prepared me for future challenges.
Tvisha Shah
Grade 8 Student
Tvisha Shah
No one forgets to make you feel welcome here. I feel like I have not only grown in my studies, but grown as a person since I joined in Grade 1; learning through the countless trips, sporting injuries, and even success. This school has taught me so much and part of it comes from the welcoming, kind, and heartfelt atmosphere.
Matysa Shukla
Grade 8
Matysa Shukla
AIS has shaped me as a student, performer, leader and, most importantly, a person. From serving as House Captain to exploring my culture through different art forms, I have learnt responsibility, integrity and collaboration. My early years in the PYP helped me understand the world around me, while my years in the IGCSE encouraged me to dig deeper into various subject areas. AIS will always feel like my second home.
Charmy Shah
Grade 9
Charmy Shah
Tanaya Shah
School shapes us like a potter’s wheel shapes clay. The academic challenges and diverse extracurriculars here have truly developed and nurtured my potential. I’m grateful for how AIS has shaped me.
Tanaya Shah
Grade 9 Student
Tvisha Shah
My experience at AIS has been incredible. It has helped me grow both academically and personally, and deepened my love for learning. The supportive environment and dedicated teachers have really prepared me for future challenges.
Tvisha Shah
Grade 8 Student
Matysa Shukla
No one forgets to make you feel welcome here. I feel like I have not only grown in my studies, but grown as a person since I joined in Grade 1; learning through the countless trips, sporting injuries, and even success. This school has taught me so much and part of it comes from the welcoming, kind, and heartfelt atmosphere.
Matysa Shukla
Grade 8
Charmy Shah
AIS has shaped me as a student, performer, leader and, most importantly, a person. From serving as House Captain to exploring my culture through different art forms, I have learnt responsibility, integrity and collaboration. My early years in the PYP helped me understand the world around me, while my years in the IGCSE encouraged me to dig deeper into various subject areas. AIS will always feel like my second home.
Charmy Shah
Grade 9

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which curriculum does AIS follow in Grades 8 to 10?
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AIS follows the Cambridge IGCSE curriculum in Grades 8 to 10. The IGCSE programme at AIS helps students strive for academic excellence, develop career awareness, and build a well-rounded extracurricular portfolio.
What is Cambridge IGCSE?
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Cambridge IGCSE is an international qualification for students aged 14 to 16. It helps students develop subject knowledge, intellectual enquiry, problem-solving, communication, and independent learning skills.
What subjects are offered in Cambridge IGCSE at AIS?
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Students pursuing Cambridge IGCSE at AIS study English as the First Language, a choice of Hindi, French, or Spanish as the Second Language, Economics, Sciences, Mathematics, Business Studies, and Computer Science.
How does AIS prepare students for IGCSE examinations?
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AIS supports IGCSE students through strong classroom instruction, concept strengthening, regular feedback, past-paper practice, and Cambridge-style assessments. Students build subject depth, clarity, discipline, and confidence for their IGCSE examinations.
Why does AIS take new IGCSE admissions only in Grade 8?
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Cambridge IGCSE is a structured three-year learning journey at AIS from Grades 8 to 10. Starting in Grade 8 gives students enough time to understand the curriculum, build subject depth, adjust to academic expectations, and prepare well for their IGCSE examinations.
Does AIS offer college counselling in Upper Middle School?
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Yes. College counselling at AIS begins from Grade 8. Students meet counsellors to discuss their goals, strengths, interests, extracurricular planning, and future university pathways. This also helps them make informed choices for Grade 11, where AIS offers IBDP, Cambridge AS & A Levels, and GSEB.
How does Cambridge IGCSE at AIS prepare students for Grade 11 and 12?
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Cambridge IGCSE at AIS builds academic depth, subject understanding, independent learning habits, and examination readiness. These skills prepare students for Grade 11 and 12 pathways such as IBDP, Cambridge AS & A Levels, and GSEB.
How does AIS help students build an extracurricular portfolio?
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AIS helps students build a well-rounded portfolio through focused programmes in visual arts, coding, robotics, digital fabrication, communication skills, and other learning experiences. Students work on projects, develop skills, and showcase their work through platforms such as exhibitions and MakerFest.
Does AIS offer career exploration in Grades 8 to 10?
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Yes. AIS offers career exploration through programmes such as Odyssey, where students explore fields like design, finance, engineering, and data science. They interact with industry experts, receive guidance from mentors, and work on hands-on projects.