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Secondary School Certificate

Grades IX and X

Grades IX and X

The AKU-EB Secondary School Certificate (SSC) programme combines rigorous assessment with internationally informed approaches to teaching and learning. Its syllabi comprise clearly defined Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) that promote conceptual understanding and develop critical thinking and higher-order cognitive skills, preparing students for higher secondary education and beyond. The syllabi are offered in both English and Urdu languages.

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Choice of Subjects

Students take five compulsory subjects and choose three elective subjects from a range of options. Examinations are taken over two years, enabling students to develop their knowledge and skills progressively.

Choice of

  • English Compulsory

  • Urdu Compulsory or Urdu Asan and Sindhi

  • (a) OR History and Geography of Pakistan

  • (b) Islamiyat OR Ethics

  • (c) Pakistan Studies

  • Mathematics (for science group candidates) OR General Mathematics (for humanities group candidates)

AKU-EB supports and works towards Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) through its educational programmes.

4.7 EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT & GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP

4.7 EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT & GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP

Ensure all learners acquire knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including among others through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles, human rights, gender equality, promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence, global citizenship, and appreciation of cultural diversity and of culture's contribution to sustainable development.

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