some points about ICSE vs CBSE
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Syllabus – If you look at the syllabus, you will find that the syllabus of CBSE board will be really helpful if you are preparing for competitive exams like JEE or NEET etc. Because CBSE Syllabus is much better when it comes to theoretical knowledge. But when it comes to practical knowledge ICSE syllabus have the upper hand.
Easability – CBSE Syllabus is found to be much easier, well structured and compact as compared to ICSE Syllabus. While ICSE follows a higher level of English language than the rest of the boards, CBSE does not have a special preference for English Language. A higher level of English language in ICSE assists the students to perform better in exams like TOEFL.
Acceptability – CBSE Board marks are widely accepted nearly all over the universities irrespective of the course you are opting for. For foreign schools and universities, ICSE Certification is much preferred.
Level of Explanation – ICSE Syllabus is considered to be more extensive which can be an advantage for some but a disadvantage for others. CBSE syllabus is found to be more precise and to the point.
Difficulty Level – ICSE Syllabus is considered to be more difficult than CBSE. That is because ICSE syllabus has more internal assessments and concepts that can be applied to practicals as well.
Transferability – When it’s come to travelling frequently. It is better if you choose CBSE because you won’t find more ICSE schools in the country.
Range of Subjects – Range of the subjects that ICSE covers is huge. ICSE offers a variety of languages like English, Hindi, Kanada, Tamil, Telugu and others. ICSE even has subjects for Fashion Design, Agriculture, Home Science and Cookery for creative minds. ICSE syllabus can be your best option if you are aspiring to become an athlete, visual artist, a scientist or an all-rounder.
Grading System – The Grading System for CBSE is Alphabetical based. While for ICSE, the marks are shown in numbers which gives a clear idea to students as to how much he/she has actually scored.
Regular and Private Candidates – Students who do not belong to CBSE affiliated schools or non-regular candidates are eligible to appear for CBSE Exams. But the same is not true for ICSE. Students have to be from ICSE affiliated schools in order to appear for ICSE exams.
Medium of Instructions – CBSE gives instructions in English as well as in Hindi but ICSE follows only English
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As a ICSE student I would say that
ICSE is the best.....