Media Release
Mangaluru, Mar 5: St Theresa’s School, Bendur, an institution under the Bethany Educational Society (R), Mangalore, has achieved a historic milestone by receiving affiliation for the Indian School Certificate (ISC) under the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), New Delhi. With this prestigious recognition, the school proudly becomes the first institution in Dakshina Kannada (DK) district to be granted ISC (Grades 11 & 12) affiliation.
Already a pioneer with its long-standing excellence in the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) curriculum, St Theresa’s School now marks another significant achievement in its academic journey. For nearly three decades, the institution has maintained exemplary standards under ICSE, and the introduction of ISC further strengthens its commitment to providing a complete and progressive academic pathway up to grade XII.
The school will offer all three streams – Science, Commerce, and Humanities, with the following approved subject combinations:
Science Stream
- Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology (PCMB)
- Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science (PCMCs)
- Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence (PCMAI)
- Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Artificial Intelligence (PCBAI)
- Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science (PCBCs)
Commerce Stream
- Business Studies, Accountancy, Economics, Entrepreneurship (BAEE)
- Business Studies, Accountancy, Economics, Computer Science (BAECs)
- Business Studies, Accountancy, Economics, Artificial Intelligence (BAEAI)
Humanities Stream
- History, Economics, Political Science, Psychology (HEPP)
- History, Economics, Political Science, Geography (HEPG)
- Political Science, Sociology, Psychology, Artificial Intelligence (PSPAI)
This milestone is the result of meticulous preparation, enhanced infrastructure, well-equipped laboratories, enriched library facilities, and the tireless dedication of a highly qualified and committed faculty.
St Theresa’s School has always believed in holistic formation — blending academic excellence with value-based education, leadership training, cultural expression, and sportsmanship. The introduction of ISC widens opportunities for students aspiring for professional courses, research, and national-level competitive examinations.
By becoming the first ISC institution in Dakshina Kannada, St Theresa’s School once again sets a benchmark in educational excellence in Mangaluru. This achievement is not merely an expansion, but a reaffirmation of its mission to shape competent, confident, and compassionate leaders of tomorrow.