Computer Science

Computer Science — Class 9

CBSE (Indian Curriculum) · Ages 14-15

CBSE offers Information Technology (Code 402) as a skill subject in Class 9, and many schools in the UAE take it alongside the core five. It combines employability skills with practical digital competence.

Content covers communication skills, self-management, ICT skills, entrepreneurial and green skills, alongside practical units in word processing, spreadsheets, presentations and database management. Assessment combines a written paper with a substantial practical component.

Key topics covered

• Employability Skills — Communication, self-management, entrepreneurship and green skills.
• Word Processing — Styles, templates, tables, mail merge and document formatting.
• Spreadsheets — Formulas, functions, charts, sorting, filtering and data analysis.
• Presentations — Designing effective slide decks with consistent formatting.
• Database Management — Tables, fields, keys, relationships and basic queries.
• Practical Assessment — Hands-on tasks and the project component of the qualification.