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British Curriculum International Schools in Nepal

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About international schools in Nepal

British-curriculum international schools in Nepal mostly follow Cambridge (IGCSE and Cambridge International AS/A Level) or the English National Curriculum through primary and lower-secondary stages, with senior years often offering A-Levels or other internationally recognised exit qualifications. Teaching is primarily in English while Nepali is taught as a required or strongly encouraged second language and many schools also offer Hindi, French or other modern languages as options. Fees vary considerably between providers and between year groups, from more affordable ‘budget’ international streams up to mid- and premium tiers, and additional costs for exam registrations, learning support, transport and trips are common. Schools may use a UK-style September - June academic year or slightly different local term patterns and usually publish termly admission windows and assessment requirements - check each school’s admissions page for exact dates and billing cadence.

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At a glance 6 schools
Schools listed
6
Curricula
7
Most common curriculum
British Curriculum (3 schools)
Average school size
707 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Budhanilkantha School
Oldest
Gandaki Boarding School (1966)
With boarding
3

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FAQs for Nepal

Which British curriculum qualifications will my child study in Nepal and what ages do they cover?
Most British-style international schools in Nepal teach the English National Curriculum or Cambridge programmes in primary and lower-secondary, move learners towards Cambridge IGCSEs at about age 14 - 16, and offer Cambridge International AS/A Levels (or equivalent UK sixth-form qualifications) for 16 - 18-year-olds. Some schools may instead offer a national +2 pathway alongside or instead of A-Levels, so confirm the senior-school pathways with each provider.
What is the language of instruction and how is Nepali taught?
English is the primary language of instruction across British-curriculum international schools in Nepal, with Nepali taught at most schools as a compulsory or strongly recommended second language to meet local expectations and support cultural integration. Many schools also run additional foreign-language options (for example French or Mandarin) and provide English as an Additional Language (EAL) support for newcomers.
How much should I budget for fees and what extras should I expect?
Published guides and school schedules show a wide band of annual tuition in Nepal’s international sector - roughly a lower/budget band for primary, mid-tier ranges for established schools, and higher ‘premium’ tiers for larger campuses and full senior programmes; separate costs for external exam registration, transport, meals, trips and learning-support are commonly charged on top of tuition. Check each school’s latest fee schedule carefully because payment cadence (termly, per-term counts) and one-off admission or capital levies vary between schools.
When do schools usually admit new pupils and what are common entry checks?
Admissions are typically handled on a rolling or termly basis with published application windows; many British-curriculum schools advertise places ahead of each term and require an inquiry form, assessment tasks or interviews, and proof of previous school records. Families relocating internationally should contact admissions early, expect English-level or age-appropriate testing for placement, and be ready to provide vaccination and identification documents requested by the school.
What should parents look for when comparing British-curriculum schools in Nepal?
Parents should compare the specific curriculum route (English National Curriculum vs Cambridge IGCSE/A-Level), the school’s approach to EAL and learning support, how Nepali and other languages are delivered, published examination and university-placement outcomes, safeguarding and inspection reports where available, and a full breakdown of fees and extra charges. Visiting the school, meeting teachers and asking for recent school policies (language, SEN, safeguarding) and inspection or accreditation documents will give the clearest practical sense of fit.