Admission FAQs
The Cambridge International Curriculum was introduced by Cambridge Assessment International Education, a globally recognized provider of international qualifications. Cambridge International is part of the world-renowned University of Cambridge. Over 10,000 schools in 160 countries offer Cambridge programs and qualifications.
Cambridge curriculum has been recognized by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), which awards equivalence to foreign degrees in India. This guarantees that Cambridge students who opt to study in Indian universities have a smooth transition.
Yes, the teaching faculties are well-trained by the Cambridge International unit through online webinars, subject-specific training modules, regularly updated well-structured resources and face to face training sessions by experienced teachers from the Cambridge India Team.
In-depth study with application-oriented curriculum. Widely accepted and acknowledged by universities all over the world.
The new session 2025-26 will start from April, 2025.
Registrations for admission for session 2025-26 begin from 16th November, 24.
Yes, hostel facility is available for students from class III onwards.
Yes, the school and hostel are fully air-conditioned.
Yes, transport facility be available at the rates as same as the other Sunbeam schools and is fully air conditioned.
YES, the students of all the boards including State board can join the Cambridge program.
Yes, entry at any levels (Classes) is possible.
Sunbeam International, Varuna has already been upgraded to IGCSE (Classes IX-X) which will be subsequently upgraded to AS + A Level (XI-XII).
School timings - 7.00 am to 1.30 pm (Summer) 8:00 am to 2:30 pm (Winter)
Admission test taken for Sunbeam International, Varuna at any branch of Sunbeam will be consider valid. Entrance papers made by the respective branch as per the usual paper pattern will used for the entrance test at that particular branch, but the final decision will be taken by School Head, SIV. The process will be – the papers will be sent with the parent to SIV.
Yes, with the application-based teaching-learning approach, it will in fact be beneficial for the child.
English, Maths, Science, Global Perspective, Computing, Hindi, Social Science, G.K. French, Sanskrit as per the Indian System. Students will also study, Dance, Music, Art & Craft, Life Skills & Focused Activities.
Non Sunbeam Students will be charged Rs. 2500/- for the registration form. No Charges for Sunbeam Students.
Sunbeam Students can get into Sunbeam International, Varuna only by applying for transfer. No internal transfer will be charged. The parent will be asked to visit Sunbeam International, Varuna with the transfer papers. For outside students the registration form will be available for Rs. 2500/-
No entrance exam for Students getting transfer from any other Branch. But Entrance Exam for External Students will be there for which we will use our usual internal papers.
Admission forms for Sunbeam International, Varuna, (School and Hostel) are available at all Sunbeam Schools Fee counters for classes I – IX from 16th November, 2024.
Mr. Zaid over 9721452435 & Ms. Anupama Srivastava over 9721452433.
IGCSE(Classes IX-X)
The International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) administered by University of Cambridge is the world’s most popular international qualification for 14-16 years old. Cambridge IGCSE provides a diverse curriculum catering to 21st century learning. It offers a variety of routes for learners with a wide range of abilities, including those whose first language is not English. IGCSE is well recognised in India as equivalent to Grade X and used as a preparatory level for AS/A level, International Baccalaureate (IBDP) or any other higher secondary examinations.
Cambridge IGCSE offers
- a flexible and stimulating curriculum, supported with excellent resources and training
- develops learner to apply knowledge and understand new as well as unfamiliar situations.
- worldwide recognition and is equivalent to the Certificate of Secondary Education from Indian Education Boards, General Certificate of Secondary Education and all international Boards.
- The IGCSE programme is more practical and application based, challenging students on the quality of assignment and not on the quantity of assignment.
- develops key learning, problem solving and investigative skills by encouraging an active, critical and questioning approach to the study.
We offer IGCSE curriculum for grades 9 and 10. With Science, Commerce and Humanities streams, we offer a combination of subjects from the 5 groups-
- Group 1 : Languages- English, Hindi & French
- Group 2 : Humanities and Social Sciences- History, Geography & Economics
- Group 3 : Sciences- Biology, Chemistry, Physics & Co-Ordinated Sciences
- Group 4 : Mathematics
- Group 5 : Creative and Professionals- Accounts, Business Studies & Computer Sciences
Each subject is certified separately, offering a variety of routes for learners of different abilities.
SIV has selected the most popular subjects for IGCSE that meet the eligibility for higher studies in India.
Cambridge IGCSE assessments takes place at the end of the course (Class X) in March
Yes, Cambridge IGCSE is recognized by CBSE, CISCE and state education boards in India, as a qualification to enter in grades XI or for any other higher secondary educational courses. It is also recognized as grade X qualification.
IGCSE helps the students to develop key learning, problem solving and investigative skills by encouraging an active, critical and questioning approach to study. With a choice of core and extended papers in most of the subjects, IGCSE is suitable for students with different levels of ability. The focus of IGCSE is on ‘how to learn’ rather than ‘what to learn’.
After completing IGCSE, a student gets qualified for to take admission in any +2 board
Yes. A child is encouraged to have proper aptitude that makes the transition from any local board to IGCSE easy. Bridge classes in certain topics will be provided to the students so that they may not feel demotivated and discouraged in going through IGCSE curriculum.
No, the best of five policy is not applicable in IGCSE results as of now.
School Timings - 7.00 am- 1.30 pm (Summer) 8.00 am- 2.30 pm (Winter)
Admission test taken for Sunbeam International, Varuna at any branch of Sunbeam will be consider valid. Entrance papers made by the respective branch as per the usual paper pattern will used for the entrance test at that particular branch, but the final decision will be taken by School Head, SIV. The process will be – the papers will be sent with the parent to SIV.
Yes, with the application-based teaching-learning approach, it will in fact be beneficial for the child. Cambridge has also announced a bridge course for NEET/JEE aspirants to be offered in 2026.
