Notes from Chisel
The blog.
Study plans, board comparisons and the honest advice we give parents across the desk — written by the people who teach the batches.
ICSE vs CBSE vs IGCSE — a straight answer
Three boards, three completely different papers. What changes for your child in class 9, and what nobody tells you until it is too late to switch.
29 Jul 2026
How to score 95+ in ICSE Class 10 Maths
The plan we hand to every student who walks in saying they are bad at maths. It starts in April, and it is not glamorous.
21 Apr 2026
ICSE vs CBSE vs ISC — which board fits your child
We have taught all of them since 2014. The differences are real — just not the ones the WhatsApp groups argue about.
9 Feb 2026
Why French is a smart second-language pick
The grammar syllabus is a closed list and the marking is kind. But only if your child avoids the two mistakes almost everyone makes.
18 Nov 2025
How to pick a coaching class in Kandivali (a checklist from the other side)
We run a coaching class. Here are the questions we would ask before paying a fee anywhere — including here.
8 Jul 2025