OUR PROGRAMS
Cornerstone School and College is committed to providing comprehensive, internationally-competitive, and quality-oriented standards to its students, faculty, and staff. It provides a conducive learning environment, one that enables students to imbibe and embrace the technological boom that typifies the 21st century.
PRE-SCHOOL
DAYCARE - PREP
In a CSS preschool program, teachers ignite children’s interest in learning by creating an environment that encourages them to explore learning materials and interact with adults and peers. We focus on supporting early learners as they make decisions, build academic skills, develop socially and emotionally, and become part of a classroom community. Active learning is at the center of our Montessori Curriculum. It’s the foundation of young children gaining knowledge through their natural play and interactions with the environment, events, and other people. We believe that starting school is a big milestone for children and their families. We work hard to make sure the beginning of your child’s school adventure is as smooth and happy as possible. The Cornerstone Preschool is proud to be one of the most successful Montessori schools. Our Montessori classrooms are beautifully crafted environments designed to meet the needs of children in a specific age range. Experiential learning in this type of classroom leads to a deeper understanding of language, mathematics, sub-science, music, social interactions, and much more.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
GRADE 1 - 5
Cornerstone School Elementary section operates from grades 1 to 5. CSS aims to equip learners with valuable resources and the knowledge to use them; more importantly, CSS is about the future of today’s generations. Our school offers learners a different experience, equipping them with soft skills for life. Learners are prepared now to reach their fullest potential in the future. Students are encouraged to work productively with others in teams and participate in student-led discussions. Literacy, Mathematics, and Social Sciences are further fostered through the student’s use of technology and presentation of their ideas. Students of Elementary School have the opportunity to develop the concept of a scientific model and engage in design and construction.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
GRADE 6 - 7
Our middle school comprises of grades 6 & 7, where the curriculum focuses on the core subject areas: Arts, Math, Science, History, and Geography. At Cornerstone school, we understand that today’s students learn differently. That is why we continually review our progress to include the most up-to-date teaching approaches that appeal to our learners.
HIGH SCHOOL
At Cornerstone High School, students become more confident, caring, and capable as they focus on the challenges of a meaningful and well-rounded curriculum. It is a multi-layered program through which students not only learn the content of each course but also collaborate and practice leadership skills. They develop socially into mature adults. The school shapes their career by offering a guidance club, where the Guidance Counselor mentors the students in vocational decisions and guides them through high school into their university journey. Cornerstone School is registered at both EdExcel and Punjab Board for IGCSE and Matriculation Examination. After middle school, the students branch out in these two directions with different sets of subjects and teachers, course outlines, teaching, and testing methods.
IGCSE
GRADE 8 - 10
The Edexcel IGCSE is one of the most recognized qualifications around the world. Edexcel IGCSE courses are renowned for developing vital educational skills, including the recall of knowledge, problem-solving, decision-making, education, and investigation skills. IGCSE is a high-profile qualification and has an excellent reputation amongst many International schools and Ministries of Education. Edexcel IGCSE is taught as a two-year course at Cornerstone School to students from ages 14-16 years. CSS allocated a total of about 170 hours plus for core IGCSE subjects. The syllabus is set by Edexcel and is taught by highly qualified faculty at CSS. Our student studies eight to ten subjects. For IBCC conversion purposes, Pakistani students must study at least five subjects including Mathematics, English, Pakistan Studies, Urdu, and Islamic studies. Moreover, we offer all combinations to study Science, Social studies, Pre-medical, Pre-engineering, and Business combinations.
MATRICULATION
GRADE 9 - 10
The Secondary School Certificate at Cornerstone is the recognized qualification in Pakistan based on the textbooks and curriculum prepared by the Education Department Government of Punjab and approved by the Federal Government for implementation at the National level. The resulting qualification provides a foundation for higher level courses, such as F.Sc & B.Sc. A matriculation school certificate is taught as a three-year course starting from Class 8 at Cornerstone School to students aged 13 to 16.
A LEVELS
GRADE 11 - 12
Cornerstone School offers Edexcel as well as Cambridge A Level. Studying A Level with us will shape your career aspirations, whether you have set your sights on the Science laboratory, the media studio, the business board room, or the courts of law. The A Level choices on offer at CSS open the door to a whole new world of opportunities. We also offer subjects in the CIE syllabus which have full acceptance from the IBCC. The international version of A level, Edexcel International Advanced Levels have been designed to the highest standard, with the global learner in mind.
INTERMEDIATE
GRADE 11 - 12
CSS College offers HSSC qualifications in Pre Engineering, Pre-medical, General Science, and Commerce. The curriculum usually includes a combination of seven courses including elective and compulsory subjects. The course syllabus is set by the Lahore Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) which is the Provincial board of education in Punjab, Pakistan. The subjects offered, are rigorously taught by seasoned and experienced faculty, with extensive training in the program. During the course of studies, periodical tests/exams are regularly conducted by the college, to ensure systematic and disciplined studies and to ascertain the progress of the students.