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ISC · Class 12 · 2026-27

ISC Class 12 English Language: chapter-wise study guide

All 6 chapters of ISC Class 12 English Language for the 2026-27 session. Each chapter page explains the ideas, gives tricks to remember them, shows where students lose marks, and links to practice.

  • 6 chapters
  • 5 topic pages
Start with the first chapter

Exam note: English Paper 1 (Language) of ISC English (801), also Paper 1 of the new alternative Modern English (891), with the same syllabus: one 3-hour theory paper of 80 marks (plus 15 minutes reading time) with four compulsory questions: composition, directed writing and proposal, grammar, and comprehension with a summary. Project Work in listening, speaking and writing carries 20 marks.

Paper I: Theory

  1. Composition

    One topic from a choice of six; 400-450 words.

  2. Directed Writing

    250-300 words: feature article, book review, blogs, newspaper report or statement of purpose.

  3. Comprehension

    Passage of about 700 words; the summary must be written in grid form.

Paper II: Project Work

  1. Project Work: Listening, Speaking and Writing Skills

    Not in the board exam

    Chapter page coming soon

Syllabus source: CISCE ISC 2027 English (801) syllabus, CISCE ISC 2027 Modern English (891) syllabus, CISCE ISC specimen question paper 2025, English Paper 1 (Language)