EXAMINATIONS

At The Milestones International Schools & Colleges, we view examinations not as a burden, but as a powerful tool for measuring learning, understanding, and growth. Our examination system is carefully designed to ensure:

Fairness & Transparency through a centralized examination department.

Conceptual & Skill-Based Assessment rather than rote memorization.

Step-by-Step Preparation for higher-level and Board examinations.

Regular Feedback for students, parents, and teachers to improve learning outcomes.

Examination Structure by Sections

Playgroup to Grade 5

Assessment Style: Relaxed and age-appropriate. Focus on understanding, creativity, and confidence-building.

• Examinations:
  First Term Examination
• Second Term
• Annual Examination
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Evaluation Tools: Written papers, oral work, creative projects, class participation, and activity-based assessments.

Objective: To create strong foundations in literacy, numeracy, communication, and personality development.

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Grades 6 to 8

Assessment Style: More structured and progressive, with emphasis on conceptual learning and problem-solving.

Examinations:

• First Term Examination
• Second Term
• Annual Examination
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Features:
Conceptual-based questions for assessing deep understanding.

Projects, presentations, and assignments included in evaluation.

Objective: To prepare students gradually for the academic rigor of board classes.
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Grades 9 & 10 (Board Classes)

Assessment Style: Modeled strictly on the Board Examination Pattern.

Examination Stages:

1. Three Quarter Exmas
2. First Half Book Examination
3. Second Half Book Examination
4. Full Book Examination
5. Pre-Board Examination (comprehensive trial exam under board-like conditions)

Features:

• All papers follow Board paper pattern and marking schemes.
• Students are trained in time management, presentation skills, and exam temperament.
• Pre-Board exams simulate the final Board examination environment.
  
  

Objective: To ensure complete syllabus coverage, revision, and confidence before final Board Examinations.

Hifz Classes

• Assessment Style: Balanced between Quranic memorization and formal academics.
• Examinations:
• Quarterly External Assessments conducted under supervision of qualified examiners.
  
  

Evaluation Criteria:

• Accuracy in memorization
• Tajweed & pronunciation
• Revision consistency

Objective: To maintain high standards of Quranic memorization alongside academic progress.

• Unified Examination System
• To maintain quality and transparency across all campuses and sections:
• A centralized examination department designs and monitors all exams.
• Uniform papers, schedules, and marking policies ensure fairness.
• Strict protocols are followed to maintain the sanctity of the examination process.
• Continuous review of results is used to identify student needs and academic improvements.

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Continuous Assessment & Feedback

• Regular weekly tests and assignments complement major exams.
• Results reflect not only test scores but also class participation, projects, discipline, and co-curricular achievements.
• Parents are regularly informed through progress reports, PTA meetings, and online updates.