Bridge International School offers the following esteemed examination boards G. C. E. 'O' level The curriculum follows the University of Cambridge guidelines, which are based on the activity principle where learning occurs through activity and reading. A child's analytical power is developed and he/she becomes an active participant in the quest for knowledge, skills and values. Reception Year precedes the key stages and Kindergarten. Literacy and Numenacy skills are developed. Environmental and social awareness are strengthened through activities. The child is equipped with the basic tools that will enable him/her to thrive in life. Key stage I comprises classes I, II, III Key stage 2 comprises classes IV, V, VI Key stages 3 and 4 will begin in class VII and continue through class VIII culminating in the O Level G.C.E. examination French, Hindi or Bengali are offered as language options Formal exams will be introduced in class VI and the objective of examinations is constructive evaluation While moving towards an international education our children taking the O Level examination will not only be ready to fare global competition for admissions to quality institutions in India and abroad, but actually get credit points, that save time and money in all U.K. universities and 150 top universities in the U.S.A. The Universities of Calcutta, the Association of Indian Universities, the Joint Entrance Board and the I.I.T. Boards recognize O Level qualifications as an equivalent to the 10th Standard examinations of C.B.S.E., I.C.S.E. and Madhyamik Boards.