The school is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education. The medium
of instruction is English and the Second Language from Classes I to VIII is Hindi.
Sanskrit is taught as a Third Language from Classes V to VIII. Students have the
option to choose between Hindi and Sanskrit as the Second Language in Classes IX
and X.
The syllabus followed for Classes I to XII is according to the guidelines laid down
by the CBSE. Art and Craft, Music, Dance, Elocution, Debates, Dramatics, Team Games
— Football, Cricket, Volleyball, Basketball are also taught
Work Experience, Physical & Health Education and Art Education are an essential
and integral part of the syllabus.
Value education is an essential part of the student’s training for life. At Somerville,
it is considered as one of the most important areas of education. The subject is
not restricted to a single period on the time table, but basic values of life are
inculcated in each and every period so that students are able to adjust to varied
life situations with young and old alike.