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    Listed below are six of the schools most commonly used by expats living in Kathmandu. Which one you decide to choose will depend on the age of your child, which country you come from, and your budget.

    The obvious choice for those following, or proposing to follow a North American college-preparatory curriculum is the Lincoln School, while those who are following or proposing to follow the English national curriculum may well choose The British School. Both these schools are in the more expensive price bracket.

    For those whose children are neither American or British or who are perhaps younger (and thus not locked into an existing curriculum), the French School could be an interesting alternative. Here children learn in both English and French and it is somewhat less expensive than those mentioned above.

    Another popular school which caters to both the American and British accreditations is KISC.  Established by two Christian organizations, there is an emphasis on its mission of providing excellent education, based on biblical values. This school is popular among the Christian mission community. Of course, there are other noteworthy schools in the Kathmandu Valley – Ullens and Ruby’s being just two of them. So the best thing to do would be to talk to other expat families and visit the schools to see which would be the best fit for your children.

    As a final note, the majority of parents send their college-aged children back to their home country for college and/ or university as the colleges in Nepal are of a lower standard than those overseas.

    KISC

    KISC Basketball Team
    KISC Basketball Team

    KISC is a K-13 international school in Nepal with both Middle States Association (MSA, American) and Cambridge International Examinations (British) accreditations. Established by United Mission to Nepal (UMN) and International Nepal Fellowship (INF) in 1987, KISC has become a reputed international Christian school in Nepal.

    Address

    P.O. Box 2714
    Kathmandu
    Tel: +977 1 553 8720
    Email:

    The British School

    The British School

    Establish in 1966, the school follows the English National Curriculum through EYFS to Key Stages 1, 2 and 3 leading to Cambridge IGCSE and A Levels at Key Stage 4 & 5. Primary classes follow the National Curriculum for English and math alongside the International Primary Curriculum. The school is a member of the Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA) and the Confederation of British International Schools (COBIS).

    Address

    Sanepa, Kathmandu
    Tel: +977-1-5521794
    Email:

    The Lincoln School

    Established in 1954, Lincoln School is an independent, co-educational day school, providing a North American college-preparatory curriculum for students pre-kindergarten to grade 12. The Lincoln community is fully international, with students and faculty from over thirty countries.

    Address

    Rabi Bhawan, Kathmandu
    Tel: +977-14270482

    Ullens School

    Ullens School
    Ullens School

    Ullens School delivers its curriculum and philosophy based on Bank Street’s Developmental Interactive Approach. English is the medium of instruction. Ullens School is the first IB World School in Nepal.

    Address

    Khumultar, Lalitpur
    GPO Box 8975
    EPC 1477
    Kathmandu, Nepal
    Tel: +977-1-5570724
    Email:

    Rupy’s International School

    Rupy’s International School
    Rupy’s International School

    An English medium international primary and middle school, preparing students for the CBSE Examinations from Level 8 onwards.

    Address

    Baphal, Tahachal, Kathmandu
    P.O.Box 20
    Tel: +977-1-4282907/ +977-1-4270540
    Email:

    French International School of Kathmandu

    French International School of Kathmandu
    French International School of Kathmandu

    French International School of Kathmandu/ Ecole Francaise Internationale de Katmandou. Bilingual in French and English.

    Address

    PO Box 452
    Lazimpat, Kathmandu
    Tel: +977-1-4001673
    Email:


    One response to “List of Schools For Expat’s Children in Kathmandu”

    1. Binod Dongol Avatar
      Binod Dongol

      Dear Jackie,

      Hope all is well.
      Just thought I would send you a quick email in respect of schools for British expat.
      I have a 3 and a half years old daughter, starting her reception in September 2020. We are planning to move back to Nepal. Other than The British School, which obviously is in the higher price bracket, any other schools that you would advise/recommend.
      Look forward to hearing from you.

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