Curriculum Explorer

Every path, explained clearly.

From NCERT to IB, Montessori to Unschooling — see how each curriculum shapes childhood.

National

NCERT

The National Council of Educational Research and Training curriculum is India's standard framework used by CBSE and many state boards.

Ages 6-18Low
National Board

CBSE

Central Board of Secondary Education — India's most widely followed national board.

Ages 6-18Low to Medium
National Board

ICSE

Indian Certificate of Secondary Education — a rigorous, English-medium board with deep coverage.

Ages 6-18Medium
International

Cambridge (CAIE)

Cambridge Assessment International Education offers IGCSE and A-Levels used in 160+ countries.

Ages 5-18High
International

International Baccalaureate

IB PYP, MYP and DP programmes emphasise inquiry, creativity, and international mindedness.

Ages 3-19Very High
Alternative

Montessori

Developed by Dr. Maria Montessori — children choose activities from a prepared environment at their own pace.

Ages 2-12Medium to High
Alternative

Waldorf / Steiner

Rudolf Steiner's approach integrates arts, movement, and academics across three developmental phases.

Ages 3-18Medium
Alternative

Charlotte Mason

Uses 'living books', narration, and nature to build gentle, thoughtful learners.

Ages 5-16Low to Medium
Self-Directed

Unschooling

Children learn through life experiences, interests, and self-selected projects.

Ages 4-18Variable
Modern

Project-Based Learning

Students learn by tackling authentic problems over weeks or months, producing tangible outcomes.

Ages 6-18Low to Medium
Modern

Skill-Based Learning

Focus on acquiring practical, career-relevant skills through modular learning.

Ages 8-18Variable
Alternative

Forest School

Learning through regular sessions in a natural, wooded setting.

Ages 3-12Medium
Modern

Microschool

Small, in-person learning communities of 5-15 students blending homeschool freedom with peer collaboration.

Ages 5-18Medium to High
Modern

Hybrid Learning

Combines homeschooling with 2-3 days of in-person schooling or co-op time.

Ages 6-18Medium
Traditional

Classical Education

Rooted in the ancient trivium method — grammar (facts), logic (reasoning), and rhetoric (expression).

Ages 6-18Low to Medium

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