ISC Class 12 English Language Syllabus 2027
The ISC Class 12 English Language syllabus for the 2027 exam has 4 units and 5 chapters, with about 20 topics. Each chapter below links to every past question on it with answers. For how the 80-mark theory paper is laid out, see the paper pattern guide.
Marks for each unit in the syllabus
| Unit | Marks |
|---|---|
| Question One: Composition | 20 |
| Question Two: Directed Writing and Proposal Writing | 25 |
| Question Three: Functional grammar and structure | 15 |
| Question Four: Comprehension | 20 |
| Total | 80 |
The syllabus gives one figure to units listed together. Source: CISCE’s ISC 2027 English Language syllabus.
Question One
- Composition 102 questions
Narrative, Descriptive, Reflective, Argumentative/ persuasive, Expository, Original short story
Question Two
- Directed Writing 18 questions
Feature article, Book review, Blogs, Newspaper report, Statement of purpose - Proposal Writing 16 questions
Introduction/Heading, Objectives, List of measures, Concluding statement
Question Three
- Functional English grammar and structure 171 questions
Transformation of sentences, Phrasal verbs, Verbs/tenses
Question Four
- Comprehension 19 questions
Vocabulary and analytical questions, Summary in grid form
Project work
Project work carries 20 marks in addition to the 80-mark theory paper: 10 marks for evaluation by the teacher and 10 marks for evaluation by the visiting examiner. The projects are set out in CISCE’s English syllabus.
Common questions
How many units and chapters are in the ISC Class 12 English Language syllabus?
The 2027 syllabus lists 4 units: Question One, Question Two, Question Three, Question Four. They hold 5 chapters.
How many marks does each unit of ISC Class 12 English Language carry?
Question One: Composition: 20; Question Two: Directed Writing and Proposal Writing: 25; Question Three: Functional grammar and structure: 15; Question Four: Comprehension: 20. The theory paper is 80 marks.
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Units, chapters and topics from CISCE’s ISC 2027 syllabus. Last checked 2026-10-16.