Updated 6 August 2026·24 chapters

ICSE Class 9 English Language - Archer — Syllabus 2026-27

ICSE Class 9 English Language - Archer syllabus for 2026-27: all 24 chapters, with the topics in each. Follows the ICSE / ISC syllabus.

About this syllabus

The ICSE Class 9 English Language - Archer course for 2026-27 has 24 chapters. Chapters with a topic breakdown link to their own syllabus page.

ICSE Class 9 English Language - Archer — Chapter List

#	Chapter	Topics
1	Agreement of the Verb with Its Subject	Basic Rule of Agreement · Special Rules of Subject-Verb Agreement · Special Subjects and Quantities
2	Narrative Composition	What a Composition Is · Narrative Composition: Core Features · How to Write a Strong Narrative
3	Informal Letter	Meaning and Purpose · Letter Format · Salutation, Subscription, and Date
4	Notice and E-Mail Writing	Core Idea and Purpose · Notice Format and Required Elements · Notice Writing Style and Content Rules
5	Comprehension	How to read a passage · Types of comprehension questions · Vocabulary-based questions
6	Listening Skills	Core Idea of Listening · Why Listening Matters · How to Listen Well
7	Adjectives: Order and Degrees of Comparison	Order of Adjectives · Degrees of Comparison · Special Comparative Rules
8	Descriptive Composition	What Descriptive Composition Means · How to Plan Before Writing · Guide Points for Description
9	Formal Letter	Meaning and Purpose · Acceptable Formats · Sender’s Address and Date
10	Speaking Skills	Core Idea of Speaking Skills · Key Elements of Speaking · Broad Categories of a Speech
11	Adverbs: Position and Order	What an Adverb Does · Position of Adverbs in Sentences · Placement Rules for Different Kinds of Adverbs
12	Argumentative Composition	Meaning and Purpose · How to Plan the Composition · Five Es Schema
13	Articles	Main Idea of Articles · Use of a and an · Special Uses of a and an
14	Short Story	What a Short Story Is · Plot Structure · Setting, Atmosphere, and Mood
15	Prepositions	Core idea of prepositions · Prepositions of time · Prepositions of place and position
16	Picture Composition	Core Idea of Picture Composition · How to Write a Picture Composition · Forms of Picture Composition
17	Tenses	Present Tense · Past Tense · Future Tense
18	Active and Passive Voice	Core Idea · How Active Voice Changes into Passive Voice · Verb Type and Passive Voice
19	Direct and Indirect Speech	Basic Idea of Reporting Speech · Tense Changes with Past Reporting Verbs · Reporting Verbs and Special Sentence Types
20	Substitution of One Part of Speech for Another	Core Idea · Important Example Pairs · Quick Revision of Sentence Changes
21	Conditionals	Basic Idea of Conditionals · Zero Conditional · First Conditional
22	Interchange of Sentences	Core Ideas: Phrase and Sentence · Kinds of Sentences · Interchange Between Assertive and Interrogative Sentences
23	Transformation of Sentences	Phrases and Clauses · Types of Clauses · Sentence Types
24	Synthesis of Sentences	Core idea and sentence units · Joining two or more simple sentences into one simple sentence · Joining two or more simple sentences into one compound sentence

Preparation Strategy

Finish the textbook first — the prescribed textbook is the main source for school and board exams.
Keep a formula and definitions list — it makes last-week revision much faster.
Practise past papers — they show you the pattern questions follow.
Time your practice — attempt some papers under exam conditions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find ICSE Class 9 English Language - Archer Syllabus?

This page has syllabus for 24 chapters of ICSE Class 9 English Language - Archer for the 2026-27 session. Each chapter links to its own page with the full set.

How should I prepare for ICSE Class 9 English Language - Archer exams?

Go through the syllabus first, then work chapter by chapter: learn the ideas, practise questions, and revise with notes and flashcards. Leave time at the end to revise every chapter once more under timed conditions.

Has the ICSE Class 9 English Language - Archer syllabus changed for 2026-27?

This page lists the chapters in the current ICSE Class 9 English Language - Archer course. Boards revise syllabi from time to time, so check the board's official website for the latest notified syllabus.

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