Preparatory Stage — Class I to V | Axel Public School Guwahati

Academic programme

The National Curriculum Framework 2023 is our foundation. We go significantly further.

English Language & Literature

Literature-based reading from Class I — real books, not just readers. Phonics, comprehension, creative writing and oral communication are taught daily. By Class V, students write structured essays and deliver prepared speeches.

Mathematics

Manipulative-led learning through Class III; abstraction introduced once conceptual understanding is secure. Problem-solving and mental maths are given equal weight to procedural fluency. Vedic maths introduced in Class IV.

Environmental & General Science

Science is experienced, not just read. Twice-weekly lab sessions from Class III. Field study in the Gorbhonga forest. Annual science fair from Class IV where students design and present their own experiments.

Social Studies & History

Assam's extraordinary history, culture and biodiversity are woven through the national CBSE syllabus. Students understand Northeast India's unique place in the world before studying the wider nation and globe.

Languages

Hindi and Assamese alongside English from Class I. Sanskrit or French available as a third language from Class III. Bi-annual language presentations across all three languages from Class II onward.

Arts, Music & Physical Education

Daily PE. Dedicated arts and music twice weekly. Bihu, classical Indian music and visual arts are central — not electives. Annual school exhibition of student artwork open to parents and the public.

No tuition needed. Our teaching day is designed so that a student who is engaged in class does not need home tuition. This is a deliberate design principle, not a lucky outcome. Parents are asked not to enrol students in external coaching during primary years.

Technology & AI — built in from Day One

We do not add technology as an extra. It is woven through the curriculum as naturally as books and pencils.

Class I–II: Digital literacy and AI discovery

Age-appropriate introduction to how devices, the internet and AI tools work — conceptually, not technically. Students learn to be thoughtful, curious digital citizens before they encounter a keyboard.

Interactive learning apps, voice-AI story companions, and guided exploration of AI-generated images and text help children ask "how does this know that?" — the most important question a young person can learn to ask.

Class III–IV: Coding with Scratch

Visual block-based programming using MIT Scratch. Students build games, animations and interactive stories — and understand that the apps they use are made by people just like them.

Annual coding showcase where students present working projects to parents and peers. Computing is treated as a creative discipline, not a technical one.

Class V: Python foundations & AI projects

Text-based programming begins with Python. Students write simple scripts, build mini-projects, and are introduced to machine learning concepts through hands-on tools like Teachable Machine.

AI ethics — fairness, privacy, critical thinking about algorithmic output — is taught alongside the technical content. Students leave Class V able to write a working Python programme and explain what a neural network is in plain language.

Infrastructure

Every primary classroom has an interactive smart board. The dedicated computing lab has 40 workstations. Reliable high-speed fibre. Device-free zones are maintained equally — the forest classroom has no screens at all.

Screen time is managed by timetable, not by parental negotiation. A typical primary student spends 5 hours per week in purposeful digital activity and the rest of the day in hands-on, physical and social learning.

Sports & physical development

Over one lakh square feet of grounds. National-level coaches. Every child plays, every day.

Swimming

Every Class I student learns to swim. Our 25-metre pool has dedicated primary-school sessions with qualified coaches. By Class V, students are expected to be confident, safe swimmers. Competitive swimming is available from Class III.

Cricket, Football & Athletics

Full-size cricket ground, two football pitches, an athletics track and a throwing/jumping area. Physical education is daily — 45 minutes minimum, outdoors wherever the weather allows.

Yoga & Martial Arts

Morning yoga is embedded in the school day three times a week. Karate is available from Class II. Both develop focus, self-regulation and physical confidence — qualities that directly improve classroom performance.

Basketball & Badminton

Four basketball courts and six badminton courts. Inter-class tournaments begin in Class III. Students represent the school in inter-school competitions from Class IV.

Archery

One of very few primary schools in Assam with a formal archery programme. Students are introduced to target archery from Class III under a qualified national coach. Several of our past students have represented Assam at national level.

Nature education

Weekly forest classroom sessions. The Gorbhonga forest immediately adjacent to the campus is a living science lab. The school manages the only butterfly conservation park in Northeast India — open to primary students year-round.

What primary parents say

★★★★★

"My son came home after his first week and explained what machine learning is. He's in Class II. That is when I knew we had chosen the right school."

Dibya Das — Class II parent

★★★★★

"The science fair in Class IV was extraordinary. These were eight-year-olds presenting original experiments to a panel. My daughter came third and was absolutely devastated. That's the standard."

Priya Goswami — Class IV parent

★★★★★

"Both my children are here. The older one swims for Assam Under-14 now. She started in the school pool in Class I. She says she owes it entirely to Coach Rajesh."

Himanshu Borah — Class III & V parent

Student leadership

Leadership at Axel begins in Class I, not Class IX. Responsibility, communication and problem-solving are practised from the very first year.

Class roles & responsibilities

From Class I, students rotate through classroom responsibility roles — line leader, attendance monitor, library helper, assembly coordinator. These are not symbolic positions. Students manage real tasks, account for outcomes and learn early that others depend on them.

Event & project leadership

Science fair groups, cultural performance teams and school project committees are all led by students. Primary students organise their own stalls at the annual school exhibition, write scripts for assembly presentations and manage their own rehearsal schedules from Class III onward.

Class Representatives

From Class V, students elect a Class Representative who attends the monthly Student Council plenary and represents classmates’ concerns to senior leadership. Candidates present a short address to their class before the ballot. The elected representative holds the position for the full academic year.

House participation

Every primary student belongs to one of the four houses — Cygnus, Monoceros, Aquila or Pegasus — and contributes to inter-house competitions from Class I. Older students in the house mentor newer members, creating a vertical leadership structure that runs from Class XII all the way down to Class I.

Communication & public speaking

Morning assembly addresses, show-and-tell sessions, science exhibition presentations and class debates are built into the primary timetable at every level. By Class V, students have spoken in front of audiences dozens of times. Stage fright at secondary level is rare in students who begin with us.

Leading by example

The goal of primary leadership at Axel is not to identify ‘natural leaders’ — it is to develop the habits of accountability and commitment in every student. A child who reliably completes their classroom duty is building exactly the same quality as a child who wins a debate competition.

What we offer

Every facility, resource and programme your child needs — on one campus, in Lokhra.

Facilities

Smart Classroom

State of the art tech equipped classes

K-12 Education

Serving children from 5 to 18 years of age

Boarding Facilities

Available hostels for boys and girls for Class 11–12

Coaching Facilities

In-house coaching for NEET, JEE, CLAT, AIIMS

Labs

Biology

Hands-on practical experience

Chemistry

Award winning chemistry facilities

Physics

Applying principles learned in class practically

Technology

New Education Policy of CBSE compliant

Resources

Conference Hall

Teaching students public speaking, workshops

Library

Fully digital and physical library

Transportation

Bus services for students living in Guwahati region

Infirmary

Qualified nurses trained in CPR and emergencies

Involvement

Student Council

Cultivating leadership qualities for senior students

Learning Clubs

Five different clubs based on personal preferences

In House Counselling

Qualified student counselor on campus for any issues

Parent Teacher Interactions

Regularly monitoring student progress

Frequently asked questions

About Axel's Preparatory Stage — Classes I to V.

What subjects are taught in Classes I to V?

Core subjects are English, Hindi, Assamese, Mathematics, Environmental Studies (Classes I–II), Science and Social Science (Classes III–V), and Computer Science. Art, Music, Physical Education and Value Education are part of the timetable across all five years. A structured reading period (DEAR) runs daily from Class I.

How are students assessed in the Preparatory Stage?

Assessment follows the CBSE Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) framework — no single high-stakes exam. Progress is tracked through periodic tests, project work, oral assessments and teacher observation. Written examinations are introduced progressively from Class III. Term reports are shared with parents after each term, with a parent-teacher meeting alongside.

When does technology and AI education begin?

Computer Science is part of the timetable from Class I. AI literacy and basic coding concepts are introduced from Class III — age-appropriate, hands-on, and integrated with other subjects rather than taught in isolation. By Class V, students are comfortable with basic programming logic and digital tools.

How much homework do primary students receive?

Homework is intentionally limited, in line with CBSE guidelines. No written homework is given for Classes I and II. For Classes III to V, homework is capped at 30–45 minutes per day — mainly reading, revision or a short project. Nothing that requires parental intervention to complete.

What support is available for students who need extra help?

A Special Educator and School Counsellor are available on campus. Students who need additional academic support are identified early and placed in structured small-group or one-on-one sessions. Parents are informed from the first sign of difficulty — not after it has become a problem.

Is there a school transport service?

School buses operate on several routes across Guwahati — Lokhra, Beltola, Survey, Hatigaon and connecting areas. Route details and timings are confirmed at admission. A school van service is available for smaller routes. Contact the school office for current route availability.

Can my child join mid-year or transfer from another school?

Mid-year admissions are possible subject to seat availability. A Transfer Certificate (TC) and previous report cards are required. New students are assessed informally to understand their current level, and a settling-in period is planned. Contact the admissions office for current class availability.

How do you prepare students for the move to Middle Stage?

Class V includes structured transition activities — subject familiarisation, a step-up in written assessments, introduction to the house system and a meeting with the Class VI form teacher before the year ends. The annual field trip to Shankardev Kalakhetra for Class V is also part of broadening their horizon before they move up. No student enters Class VI without the school being confident they are ready.

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