Media Release
Mangaluru, May 22: The Learning Centre (TLC) School, Mangaluru, on Friday announced the Cambridge IGCSE results of it’s first-ever grade 10 cohort. A total of 16 students appeared under Centre IA557 in the March 2026 examination series of Cambridge International. Eleven of the sixteen students earned at least one A* grade and two students secured straight A* profiles across all subjects.
The strongest results were recorded in Mathematics (14 of 16 students secured A or A*), Physics (12 of 14), English (13 of 16) and Chemistry (11 of 15). The results mark TLC’s entry into the international examination landscape, positioning the school among the early Cambridge IGCSE institutions in Mangaluru to successfully guide a full cohort through the board examination pathway.
For Mangaluru—a city long known for its CBSE, ICSE and state-board institutions—the development adds a globally recognised option to the secondary education landscape. The Cambridge IGCSE is accepted by universities and employers in over 160 countries, and is considered to be equivalent to Class 10 of an Indian board by Association of Indian Universities.
TLC School’s First IGCSE Cohort
Why this matters for Mangaluru
Until recently, families seeking a full Cambridge IGCSE pathway in Mangaluru had limited options. With this first cohort, TLC School joins a small group of institutions in the city offering the Cambridge international curriculum at the secondary level, providing local families with a globally recognised academic pathway without the need to relocate to metropolitan cities or abroad.
According to Cambridge International, more than 800 schools in India now offer the Cambridge curriculum, with the most recent March examinations recording approximately 85,000 entries. This is an 11% increase over the previous year, with particularly strong growth in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. TLC School’s first cohort places Mangaluru within this growing national trend.
About Cambridge IGCSE
The Cambridge IGCSE is an internationally recognised Grade 10 qualification offered by Cambridge International Education. It is accepted by schools, colleges and universities across India and abroad, and is known for its emphasis on critical thinking, independent analysis, and the practical application of knowledge over rote memorization. An A* is the highest grade awarded under the system and represents outstanding performance in the subject.
“This first cohort has tested not only our students, but the institution itself. The results show that children in Mangaluru can access a serious international curriculum without leaving the city. We are proud of every student in this group, and are committed to strengthening the school further for every learner who joins us,” said Vijay Moras, founder and director, The Learning Centre Trust.
Students who secured A* grades — First cohort
Eleven students from the first cohort earned at least one A* grade. The school congratulates the following students on their accomplishments:
Straight A* across every subject:
• AMOGH C NAIK — A* in Chemistry, Computer Science, English, Mathematics and Physics
• ISHANVI SHYAMA SUNDAR — A* in Biology, Chemistry, English, Mathematics and Physics
Four A* grades:
• TARUN M PAI — A* in Chemistry, English, Mathematics and Physics
Three A* grades:
• VISHMITHA PRAKASHA — A* English, Mathematics and Physics
Two A* grades:
• ADITYA NELSON MORAS — A* in Mathematics and Physics
• RIYA BIJO — A* in Mathematics and Physics
• RUDHRAMSH S NAYAK K — A* in Biology and English
One A* grade:
• FARAAZ AHMED KHAN PATHAN — A* in English
• MOHAMMED ESHAN — A* in Physics
• SHAURYA SUJAY ATHAR — A* in English
• VEEKSHA ATTAVAR — A* in English
Students who secured A* grades
Speaking about the Cambridge programme, one of the top-performing students said, “The programme taught us to think and apply, not only to memorise. The papers are designed so that you have to actually understand the subject — there is no shortcut.”
Subjects offered at TLC for IGCSE
At the IGCSE level, TLC School offers a broad range of subjects, including Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Combined Science, Environmental Management, English and Hindi. This diverse academic offering enables students to build pathways aligned with both Indian and international higher education standards. The school also introduces additional subject options each year based on student demand.
About TLC School & CFAL academic ecosystem
TLC School (Grades 1–12) is part of The Learning Centre Trust, Mangaluru, which also operates ELC (Early Learning Centre, ages 3 to Grade 6), CFAL STEM Institute (Grades 7–12, established in 2004 and known for its JEE/NEET/KCET preparation) and the CFAL Research Centre.
TLC School offers the Cambridge IGCSE pathway, drawing on CFAL’s two decades of academic excellence and expertise in advanced science and mathematics education in coastal Karnataka.