Compare International Schools in Nepal

Budhanilkantha School is a fully residential, co-educational institution located in Kathmandu, Nepal, situated on a 95-acre campus at the base of Shivapuri mountain. Established in 1972 with support from the British Government, the school accepts students from Grades 5 to 12. It follows the National Curriculum of Nepal for earlier grades and provides the Cambridge A-Level program for Grades 11 and 12. All students live on campus in specific residential houses, creating a closely-knit student community. The school grounds include extensive sports fields, modern science laboratories, and a swimming pool. A unique feature of the institution is its substantial scholarship program, which reserves approximately one-third of all places for students from disadvantaged communities across all 77 districts of Nepal, funding their education fully or partially. Students participate heavily in a structured co-curricular program encompassing debating, drama, community service, and various sports.

Gandaki Boarding School, located in the Lamachaur area of Pokhara, serves students from Grades 4 through 12. Founded in 1966, the school follows the National Curriculum of Nepal alongside Cambridge A Level tracks, offering specialized science and computer science streams. It shares its campus with the Gandaki College of Engineering and Science, providing students with direct exposure to undergraduate engineering programs. The campus features dedicated athletic and technological facilities, including a newly added ICT building and an on-campus swimming pool. The school operates a highly distinctive scholarship program that reserves 20–25% of its enrollment for underprivileged and marginalized students. Currently, this initiative supports over 220 scholars representing 51 of Nepal's 77 districts, creating an unusually geographically diverse student body. Outside of classes, students manage and participate in active campus groups, most notably the Health and Sanitation Club, English Club, and Handwriting Club.

Located in Nepal, GEMS School provides an international-minded education with a clear curriculum progression. For Grades 1–5, the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) serves as the framework to deliver the national curriculum, aligning inquiry-based learning with local standards. From the academic session 2023 (2080), Grade 6 adopts the International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC) to continue international benchmarking. The school supports a robust extracurricular program through GEAP for Grades 1–5 and BIA for Grades 6–12, offering a wide range of sports and performing and visual arts activities. Arts activities are a key component of the offerings, alongside participation in performing and visual arts. Programs are coordinated by the Extra Curricular Department and extend to lifestyle and wellbeing initiatives, aiming to enrich student life beyond the classroom. The combination of IPC/IMYC, diverse arts and sport opportunities, and structured extracurriculars contributes to a globally minded school experience in Nepal. It supports a coherent learning journey.

Himalayan WhiteHouse School in Kathmandu provides an international education structured around the IB Primary Years and Middle Years Programs (PYP and MYP). The school integrates local context into its framework by teaching Nepali and Newari alongside global languages like French and Chinese. A defining feature is its mandatory "Study Hall" program—scheduled four days a week for boarding students—which dedicates specific time for completing assignments, collaborating with peers, and receiving direct teacher support outside of regular classes. The curriculum places heavy emphasis on creative expression. Students participate in a detailed Visual and Performing Arts program that moves beyond standard art classes to include ceramics, printmaking, digital painting, and documentary filmmaking. Classrooms are equipped with smart boards, and the campus organizes targeted field trips to tie classroom theory to real-world contexts. The combination of structured academic support, multilingual instruction, and specialized arts programming offers students clear avenues for developing concrete skills.

Kathmandu Euro IB World School offers a curriculum grounded in the International Baccalaureate framework. Instruction is delivered in English and Nepali, enabling students to engage with international content while preserving local language skills. The program emphasizes inquiry, critical thinking, and international mindedness across grade levels, with assessments aligned to IB standards. Students develop proficiency in both languages and learn to articulate ideas, collaborate on complex tasks, and reflect on their learning. The IB approach supports cross-disciplinary connections and project-based learning that links classroom work to real-world contexts. The school's bilingual model reflects Nepal's multilingual context and helps students participate in both local and global communities. By focusing on research, time management, and independent inquiry, Kathmandu Euro IB World School aims to prepare students for higher education and diverse, ethical career paths. The result is a structured, internationally recognizable education that supports curiosity and lifelong learning. It builds global mindedness together.

Kathmandu International Study Centre (KISC) is a not-for-profit international Christian school for students aged 4 to 18. The curriculum follows the British system, with Cambridge IGCSE in Grades 9–10 and Cambridge International AS and A Levels in Grades 11–12, leading to Cambridge external examinations and university placement worldwide. The school draws on resources from around the world to support an international student body and maintains optima class sizes and a holistic approach to learning. Facilities include two libraries, science laboratories, ICT and music rooms, a dedicated secondary library, and a three-storey academic block, alongside a separate sports complex and a grass field. Distinctive programs include the Duke of Edinburgh Award and a leadership course that develop service, expeditions and leadership. KISC holds MSA and Cambridge accreditations, and British Schools Overseas accreditation was achieved in 2022. The school emphasizes service, activities, and cross-cultural understanding through house competitions, electives, and community initiatives.

Lincoln School in Kathmandu is an independent, co-educational day school delivering an American curriculum through Pre-K to 12, leading to an American high school diploma. Established in 1954, it serves a fully international community with students and faculty from more than thirty countries. Instruction is in English, with ESOL and learning support as needed. The program combines an American college-preparatory curriculum with an international perspective, and includes health and physical education, music, art, and world languages such as Spanish and French. A distinctive Innovation Lab emphasizes project-based learning, cross-disciplinary inquiry, and student voice, complemented by access to The Virtual High School for online courses. The campus comprises three buildings with 35 classrooms, a three-story library/media center, a theater, a gym, and a heated 25-meter pool, plus outdoor fields and rooftop spaces. Lincoln supports SAISA activities, service learning through Service Nepal, and extensive after-school offerings that engage most students.

Premier International School in Kathmandu offers the IB Continuum from Early Years through Diploma, with a Nepal Examination Board pathway for senior years. Instruction is in English, with Nepali and French offered for language acquisition. The IB PYP serves 3–6-year-olds, followed by IB Primary Years (6–11), IB Middle Years (11–16), and Senior High School Diploma Programme (16–19). A Nepal NEB pathway runs alongside the IB for ages 16–19. Located at Khumaltar Height, Lalitpur, the campus provides classrooms, outdoor spaces, and secure entry systems. The school emphasizes inquiry-led, play-based learning in Early Years and transdisciplinary inquiry across all IB programmes, with mindfulness, community service, and AI and coding integrated into the curriculum. Premier is Nepal's first and only IB Continuum School. Extra programs include Premier Sports Academy with coaching in futsal, basketball, table tennis, cricket, and swimming, and student-led initiatives such as Student Activity Council, Duke of Edinburgh Ambassador, Premier Podcast.

Rato Bangala School is a co-educational day school in Patan Dhoka, Nepal, that houses a teacher training institute. The curriculum progresses from Lower School through A-Levels, with Cambridge Assessment International Examinations Grades XI–XII. In early years, Language Arts are taught in Nepali and English alongside Social Studies, Science, Mathematics and Digital Literacy, with specialist teachers for ICT, Nepali, Physical Education, Visual Arts, Music, Gymnastics and Martial Arts. Chinese is taught with the Confucius Institute at Kathmandu University, and Newari appears in Grade IV. Upper School emphasizes hands-on, project-based learning social-emotional growth, while A-Levels are delivered by a registered Cambridge Center NP704 and have produced high marks and Cambridge awards. Founded in 1992, the school champions progressive education through Bank Street College of Education links and a focus on social justice. Facilities include a library, STEAM Lab, five science labs, three computer labs, Art and Design rooms, wood workshop, Kamalmani Theater.

Swostishree Gurukul IB World School is an international, coeducational day school in Nepal offering the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP) alongside the Nepal Government's National Curriculum. The school educates learners from age 3 to 18, guiding them from early years through secondary with a single IB continuum approach that emphasizes inquiry, critical thinking and intercultural understanding. PYP is implemented from preschool to Grade 5, MYP from Grade 6 to 10, and DP for ages 16 to 19, including six subjects and the core requirements TOK, EE and CAS. The campus features DP and study libraries, science laboratories, a cafeteria, and indoor heated swimming facilities, plus digital learning resources. Extracurriculars include SG MUN conferences and inter-school debates, leadership programs, and cultural activities such as Saraswati Puja. The school blends IB philosophy with local curriculum to prepare students for university study and leadership.

The British School Kathmandu is a fee-paying, not-for-profit, independent international school in Jhamsikhel, Lalitpur, Nepal, serving students aged 3 to 18. It delivers the English National Curriculum with the International Primary Curriculum in the Primary School (Foundation 1 to Year 6) and Cambridge IGCSE and Edexcel syllabi for IGCSE and A Levels. English is the language of instruction. The school has British affiliation and is under the patronage of the British Embassy. Established in 1966, it now educates around 585 students from over 40 countries and is governed by a Board of Governors. The campus offers a Music Department with a Recording Studio and weekly instrumental lessons, formal drama, and a Performing Arts Workshops. Outdoor learning includes Forest School at Chobar and primary expedition trips. Co-curricular activities are extensive, including Model United Nations and the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, with a broad programme across primary and secondary.

The Ullens School in Nepal is part of the Ullens Education Foundation (UEF), established in 2006 under the patronage of Baron Guy Ullens and Myriam Ullens. It operates at a Khumaltar campus (K–12 and IBDP) and Ullens Kathmandu, offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) alongside the Nepal National Curriculum (NEB). The school teaches in English, with Nepali language development, and Mandarin study in Grades 4–8. It follows Bank Street approach to education, through a partnership with Bank Street College of Education, emphasizing experiential learning, hands-on activities, field trips and ICT resources. Ullens aims for classes (7:1 ratio) and development, including training at Bank Street and IB programmes. Facilities include three libraries totalling 20,000 books, science labs, ActivBoards, a 500-seat auditorium, and Kadjou Building for juniors, the Nala Outdoor Learning Center for nature-based learning. The school runs Project Week, CAS, and student activities such as MUN and Duke of Edinburgh.