Empowering educators. Strengthening classrooms. Building the future.
The CISCE Board is deeply committed to continuous professional development of teachers and school leaders. Through a wide range of high-quality training programmes, the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations equips educators with modern pedagogical skills, subject expertise, and leadership capabilities needed to deliver meaningful learning experiences.
Whether you are a teacher, head of school, or academic coordinator, the official CISCE Training initiatives help you stay updated with the latest curriculum changes, assessment practices, and innovative teaching methods aligned with NEP 2020.
Why CISCE Training Matters
In today’s rapidly evolving education landscape, continuous learning is essential. The CISCE Board designs its training programmes to:
- Improve classroom teaching-learning practices
- Build competency-based assessment skills
- Support inclusive and student-centric pedagogy
- Strengthen school leadership and instructional quality
- Help educators meet the 50-hour Continuous Professional Development (CPD) requirement under NEP 2020
Every training programme is carefully planned to be practical, interactive, and directly relevant to the needs of CISCE-affiliated schools.
Types of CISCE Training Programmes
1. Centre of Excellence (CoE) Hyderabad Trainings
The CISCE Centre of Excellence in Hyderabad is the hub for intensive, high-impact professional development programmes. These offline residential and non-residential trainings cover:
- Curriculum and pedagogical practices for revised ICSE & ISC subjects
- Competency-based question paper development and assessment
- Inclusive pedagogy and special education needs
- Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and emerging subjects
- School leadership and transformative leadership workshops
- Art-integrated pedagogy and joyful learning approaches
2. Onsite Zonal Professional Development Programmes (ZPDP)
Conducted across different regions of India, these onsite trainings bring professional development closer to schools. Topics include subject-specific teaching strategies, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), Universal Design for Learning (UDL), digital pedagogy, and middle-school focused workshops.
3. Online Training Programmes
Flexible online sessions allow teachers from all CISCE schools to participate from anywhere. These programmes cover a wide range of subjects at both ICSE and ISC levels and contribute towards mandatory CPD hours.
4. School Leadership & Capacity Building Programmes
Special workshops designed for Principals and school leaders focus on instructional leadership, policy-to-practice translation, school improvement (RISE), and effective academic management.
Key Focus Areas of CISCE Training
- Competency-based education and assessment
- Subject-specific pedagogical practices (Science, Mathematics, Languages, Humanities, and more)
- Inclusive education and differentiated instruction
- Integration of technology, AI, and digital tools in classrooms
- Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
- Curriculum orientation for newly introduced or revised subjects
- Foundational literacy, numeracy, and activity-based learning
All programmes are aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE) 2023.
How to Participate in CISCE Training
Schools affiliated to the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations can nominate teachers and leaders through the official CISCE e-Training Portal.
- Registrations are generally processed on a first-come, first-served basis
- Schools may nominate a limited number of teachers per programme
- Detailed schedules, venues, and registration links are published periodically on the official website and e-Training portal
- Participation in these programmes contributes towards the mandatory 50 hours of Continuous Professional Development
For the latest training calendar, registration guidelines, and updates, please visit the official CISCE Training section or contact the concerned regional office / Centre of Excellence.
Commitment to Excellence
At the CISCE Board, we believe that the quality of education depends greatly on the quality of its teachers. Through continuous investment in professional development, we support educators in becoming more confident, reflective, and effective practitioners.
Join thousands of teachers and school leaders who regularly participate in CISCE Training programmes and contribute to raising the standard of education in affiliated schools across India and abroad.
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