At Deen's the methodology of teaching is one that is EVOLVING and ENGAGING. The self-directed program through success and failures leads the child to a realization of his own potential through self-determination and thus infuses a greater sense of self confidence.

The curriculum that enhances the application of an acquired knowledge through teaching modules that incorporate the teachings of Howard Gardener’s theory of Multiple Intelligences, has been developed for the primary school. Grades 7 & 8 follow a curriculum written in-house and grade 9 onwards the School follows the NCERT curriculum. The curriculum in whole fosters free uninhibited expression, hands-on learning experiences and creative play, endeavouring to unleash the hidden potential of every child.

CLASSES
The Deens Academy is organized into primary(grades 1 to 4) middle school (Grades 5 to 7) and high school (Grades 8-9). Class sizes are kept small, 25 to a class, allowing for ample individual attention in an intimate and friendly atmosphere.
- Grade I
- Grade II
- Grade III
- Grade IV
- Grade V
- Grade VI & VII
- Grade VIII & IX

ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION
At The Deen’s we follow a system of continuous multi-disciplinary assessment, which could be informal (internal/formative assessment) or formal (reviews/summative/ exams), based on the guidelines of the CBSE. The academic year is divided into two terms.

In order to make the system of assessment of our students most rational and fair, we employ the following techniques.

1. Students do 2 formative assessments and one summative assessment each term
2. The students of grades I to IV attempt 2 cycle tests, subject-wise in the form of an interesting worksheet, every Wednesday, which tests them on the portions covered in that period and they attempt a summative assessment at the end of each term, which covers portions covered through the term.
3. Grades V to VII do two ‘review’, which is a consolidation of all that has been covered in the class through that period and then attempt a summative exam at the end of the term.
4. The dates for assessments are sent along with the topics in a notice to the parents.
5. These regular internal assessments of skills acquired, are further given direction by ‘rubrics’. The process by which the children have learnt a concept and applied their knowledge is mapped in a rubric. These rubrics are a critical and vital link between assessment and instruction. The advantages of using rubrics in assessment are that they:
   
   • allow assessment to be more objective and consistent
   • focus the teacher to clarify his/her marking criteria in specific terms
   • clearly show the student how their work will be evaluated and what is expected
   • promote student awareness of about the criteria to use in assessing peer performance
   • provide useful feedback regarding the effectiveness of the instruction
6. The internal assessment score and summative scores are added to get the term score, expressed as grades, in keeping with the Continuous Comprehensive Evaluation stipulated by the CBSE.
7. In addition, information regarding the child is collected taking into account their ability to apply knowledge, their learning process and how they conduct themselves in different situations.

INDIVIDUAL LEARNING PROGRAMME
Individual Learning Plan or ILP is a user (student) specific program or strategy of education or learning that takes into consideration the student's strengths and weaknesses. While normal classroom education is based on the premise that all should get equal attention (a democratic principle), be exposed to the same curriculum and evaluated on the same pattern, ILP presumes that the needs of individual students are different, and thus, must be differently addressed.

The ILP is a road map that establishes where the child is, where you want her to go, and how she will get there.

We incorporate ILP at The Deens to facilitate the provision of appropriate education based on the individual learning needs.

REMEDIAL WORK
Not every child makes similar strides in his/her class performance and may require some extra remedial work. The teacher will counsel the parents regarding this and work on a strategy that best suits the child with the help of the parents.