St. Joseph’s Convent Hr. Sec. School, Khandwa follows the curriculum prescribed by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and uses textbooks recommended by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT).
The academic framework of the school is aligned with the vision of the National Education Policy 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework, promoting experiential learning, competency-based education, critical thinking, and holistic development of learners.
In the Primary Section, play-way and activity-based methodologies are adopted to make learning joyful and meaningful. From Classes VI to XII, teaching follows interactive, learner-centred, and concept-based approaches as prescribed by CBSE.
Sanskrit is offered as the third language for students of Classes VI to VIII.
The school encourages participation in academic activities, competitions, and examinations conducted by CBSE and other recognized institutions to enhance students’ learning experiences.
At the Senior Secondary level, the school offers Science, Commerce, and Humanities streams with the following CBSE subjects:
| Science Stream | Commerce Stream | Arts / Humanities Stream |
|---|---|---|
| English Core | English Core | English Core |
| Physics | Accountancy | Political Science |
| Chemistry | Business Studies | History |
| Core Mathematics / Biology | Economics | Geography |
| Computer Science / Physical Education / Psychology | Computer Science / Physical Education / Psychology / Core Mathematics | Physical Education / Psychology |
| Painting | Painting | Painting |