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Budhanilkantha School

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{{Infobox school
| name = Budhanilkantha School
| native_name = बूढानीलकण्ठ स्कूल
| image = Bnks_3.jpg
| image_size =
| caption = Budhanilkantha School
| motto = Centre of Excellence, Home away from Home
| region = Bagmati,
| city = Kathmandu,
| state = Bagmati Province,
| zipcode = 44600
| country = Nepal
| schooltype = Government funded
| type = [[Public school (government funded)|Public]], [[Independent school]], [[Boarding school]], [[Co-educational]]
| established = {{Start date and age| 1972 }}
| district = [[Kathmandu district|Kathmandu]]
| authorizer =
| superintendent =
| principal = Hom Nath Acharya
| staff = 200
| faculty = 80
| nickname = BNKS
| affiliations = [[School Leaving Certificate (Nepal)|School Leaving Certificate]] (Grade 10)
 
[[University of Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge International Examinations]] (A-level)
 
[[Higher Secondary Education Board]] (10+2)
| information =
| website = bnks.edu.np
| students = 1000 (approximately)
| ratio = 10:1
| address = Budhanilkantha-5,Budhanilkantha Municipality
| free_label =
| free =
| endowment =
}}

'''Budhanilkantha School''', often referred to as '''BNKS''', is a public [[boarding school]] in Nepal. It is located in Narayanthan, 8 kilometres north of [[Kathmandu]] on the [[foothills]] of [[Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park|Shivapuri]] mountain (2,732 metres).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.vegetarian-restaurants.net/Nepal/Kathmandu-Valley/Budhanilkantha-Temple.htm |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2010-09-22 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101029003337/http://vegetarian-restaurants.net/Nepal/Kathmandu-Valley/Budhanilkantha-Temple.htm |archivedate=2010-10-29 }}</ref> It is named after the [[Budhanilkantha Temple]] which is located nearby. There are many sexy teachers as well.

One-third of pupils are granted scholarships based on merit and need, after an entrance examination held in all the 77 districts of Nepal.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bnks.edu.np/about/|title=About Us - Budhanilkantha School|website=Bnks.edu.np|accessdate=6 March 2019}}</ref>

==History==
[[File:Sarswoti temple.jpg|thumb|alt= | ''Saraswoti'' (the goddess of learning) Temple at Budhanilkantha School]]
Budhanilkantha School was established in 1972 as a joint venture between the governments of Nepal and the United Kingdom. The first batch of students took the School Leaving Certificate Examination (the national exam that is equivalent to the British [[O-Level]]) in 1980. In 1983, English was made the official language of instruction at Budhanilkantha School. The University of Cambridge([[University of Cambridge International Examinations|CIE]]) O-Level and A-Level programs were introduced in 1985.

Budhanilkantha School converted from a boys' [[single sex school|single-sex school]] to a [[co-educational]] institution in 1992. Co-education at Budhanilkantha has been successful.

In 1994, the British management handed over the administration to Nepalese management.

==Overview==
The school is a full boarding school for students from 5th grade to [[A-Level]], aged 10 to 19.

Although the school is governed as a Public Educational Trust, it charges tuition fees for most students and also receives funding from the Ministry of Education. This makes the school a blend of [[Private school|private]] and [[Public school (government-funded)|public school]]. Approximately one-third of the students receive [[scholarships]] based on merit and need.

==Academics==
The school operates three courses of study:
#[[School Leaving Certificate (Nepal)|School Leaving Certificate]] level (a nationwide curriculum up to class 10 prescribed by the [[Department of Education (Nepal)|Department of Education]] of Nepal),
# [[University of Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge International]] [[A-Level]] and
# 10+2 Level (Higher Secondary Education Board of Nepal, an equivalent alternative to A-Level).
[[File: Shivapuri Budhanilkantha.jpg|thumb|alt=|View of the snow-clad Shivapuri mountain from the Middle Pitch]]

Students must pass an entrance exam to gain admission into the school. Normally, entrance examinations are taken for entry into class 5 and post SLC levels. This is intended to continue the high academic status of the school.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://bnks.edu.np/2010/05/12/a-level-entrance-examination/ |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2010-09-22 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100721074535/http://bnks.edu.np/2010/05/12/a-level-entrance-examination/ |archivedate=2010-07-21 }}</ref>

Out of 118 students who took the School Leaving Certificate Examination 2014, 103 secured Distinction and the rest 15 students passed in the First Division..<ref>{{cite web |url=http://bnks.edu.np/2010/07/16/slc-results-2066/ |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2010-09-22 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110724190148/http://bnks.edu.np/2010/07/16/slc-results-2066/ |archivedate=2011-07-24 }}</ref>

Budhanilkantha School was the first school to introduce [[GCE Advanced Level]] in Nepal.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wavemag.com.np/issue/article1689.html |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2010-09-23 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100402164839/http://www.wavemag.com.np/issue/article1689.html |archivedate=2010-04-02 }}</ref> It currently offers A-Levels in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Economics, Business Studies, Computer Science, Accounting and English Language. It is compulsory for students to sit exams in five subjects. Mathematics and English Language have to be studied by all students. Most students choose to study science-based subjects and some choose to combine sciences and social sciences. In A-Level exams of the year 2010, 12% of entries from the school secured grade A* and 30% entries secured grade A. 56% entries from the school secured more than or equal to grade B. 73% of the total entries, excluding General Paper, was on either math or science subjects.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bnks.edu.np/category/news/|title=News - Budhanilkantha School|website=Bnks.edu.np|accessdate=6 March 2019}}</ref> Budhanilkantha students regularly feature in the [[Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge]] outstanding achiever list as the best achieving A-Level candidates in Nepal and worldwide.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/latest-news/|title=Latest news|website=Cambridgeinternational.org|accessdate=6 March 2019}}</ref><ref>[http://www.nepalnews.com/contents/2008/englishweekly/spotlight/mar/mar28/national3.php]{{dead link|date=November 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>samriddha

==Governance==
The school is managed under the Public Educational Trust. The Ministry for Education being the main trustee, the Board of Trustees (BOT) is chaired by the Education Secretary of Nepal. The School Management Committee (SMC) is responsible for the formulation, implementation, and monitoring of all policy-level matters. The Principal takes care of the day-to-day administration with the help of two Vice-Principals, Chief Administrative Officer and a team of Senior Management Team (SMT). The school is also supported by Friends of Budhanilkantha School (FOBS), the parents' representative association and the Society of Ex-Budhanilkantha Students (SEBS). They also actively participate in the school governance.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/|title=School Management - Budhanilkantha School|website=Bnks.edu.np|accessdate=6 March 2019}}</ref>

The present principal of the school is Hom Nath Acharya. There are currently two vice principals in the school; Mr. Atiram K C and Mrs. Timila Shakya Acharya.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/smt/|title=Senior Management Team (SMT) - Budhanilkantha School|website=Bnks.edu.np|accessdate=6 March 2019}}</ref>

The list of Headmasters/Principals of the school are as follows:

# John B Tyson, Headmaster Designate (1966)
# Peter J Wakeman, Headmaster (1972 to 1977)
# Ken Jones, Headmaster (1978 to 1982)
# Dr. Tej Ratna Kansakar, Acting Headmaster (1983)
# John Tyson, Headmaster (1983 to 1988)
# Brian Garton, Headmaster (1989 to 1992)
# Thomas Thomas, Headmaster (1992 to 1994)
# Satyanarayan Rajbhandari, Principal (1994 to 1995)
# Narayan Prasad Sharma, Principal (1996 to 2012)
# Keshar Khulal, Principal (2013 to 2019)
# Hom Nath Acharya, Principal (2019 to till date)

[[File: Budhanilkantha School learning resource centre.jpg|thumb|right|Students using the Learning Resource Centre]]

==Notable alumni==
*[[Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev]] (Late King of Nepal)
*[[Prince Nirajan of Nepal|Nirajan Shah]] (Late Prince of Nepal)
*[[Nabin K Bhattarai]] (Singer)
*[[Paras of Nepal|Paras Bir Bikram Shah]], Ex-Crown Prince of Nepal
*[[Ujwal Thapa]], president of [[Bibeksheel Nepali]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.whynepal.com/about/|title=About Ujwal Thapa|website=WhyNepal.com|accessdate=6 March 2019}}</ref>
*[[Bhusan Dahal]] (Media Personality)
*[[Bartika Eam Rai]] (Singer/ Songwriter/ Poet)
*[[Swarnim Wagle]] (Former Vice-Chairman of [[National Planning Commission of Nepal|National Planning Commission]])
*[[Karun Thapa]] (Media and IT Expert)

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{Commons category|Budhanilkantha School}}
* [http://www.bnks.edu.np/ Budhanilkantha School website]
* [http://www.wikinepal.org/budhanilkantha-school/ Budhanilkantha School] on WikiNepal

[[Category: Boarding schools in Nepal]]
[[Category: Cambridge schools in Nepal]]
[[Category: Educational institutions established in 1972]]
[[Category: Schools in Kathmandu]]
[[Category: Education in Nepal]]

Budhanilkantha School

2020-06-10T09:34:15Z

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Budhanilkantha School

2020-05-19T05:31:40Z

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{{Infobox school
| name = Budhanilkantha School
| native_name = बूढानीलकण्ठ स्कूल
| image = Bnks_3.jpg
| image_size =
| caption = Budhanilkantha School
| motto = Centre of Excellence, Home away from Home
| region = Bagmati,
| city = Kathmandu,
| state = Bagmati Province,
| zipcode = 44600
| country = Nepal
| schooltype = Government funded
| type = [[Public school (government funded)|Public]], [[Independent school]], [[Boarding school]], [[Co-educational]]
| established = {{Start date and age| 1972 }}
| district = [[Kathmandu district|Kathmandu]]
| authorizer =
| superintendent =
| principal = Hom Nath Acharya
| staff = 200
| faculty = 80
| nickname = BNKS
| affiliations = [[School Leaving Certificate (Nepal)|School Leaving Certificate]] (Grade 10)
 
[[University of Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge International Examinations]] (A-level)
 
[[Higher Secondary Education Board]] (10+2)
| information =
| website = bnks.edu.np
| students = 1000 (approximately)
| ratio = 10:1
| address = Budhanilkantha-5,Budhanilkantha Municipality
| free_label =
| free =
| endowment =
}}

'''Budhanilkantha School''', often referred to as '''BNKS''', is a public [[boarding school]] in Nepal. It is located in Narayanthan, 8 kilometres north of [[Kathmandu]] on the [[foothills]] of [[Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park|Shivapuri]] mountain (2,732 metres).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.vegetarian-restaurants.net/Nepal/Kathmandu-Valley/Budhanilkantha-Temple.htm |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2010-09-22 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101029003337/http://vegetarian-restaurants.net/Nepal/Kathmandu-Valley/Budhanilkantha-Temple.htm |archivedate=2010-10-29 }}</ref> It is named after the [[Budhanilkantha Temple]] which is located nearby.

One-third of pupils are granted scholarships based on merit and need, after an entrance examination held in all the 75 districts of Nepal.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bnks.edu.np/about/|title=About Us - Budhanilkantha School|website=Bnks.edu.np|accessdate=6 March 2019}}</ref>

==History==
[[File:Sarswoti temple.jpg|thumb|alt= | ''Saraswoti'' (the goddess of learning) Temple at Budhanilkantha School]]
Budhanilkantha School was established in 1972 as a joint venture between the governments of Nepal and the United Kingdom. The first batch of students took the School Leaving Certificate Examination (the national exam that is equivalent to the British [[O-Level]]) in 1980. In 1983, English was made the official language of instruction at Budhanilkantha School. The University of Cambridge([[University of Cambridge International Examinations|CIE]]) O-Level and A-Level programs were introduced in 1985.

Budhanilkantha School converted from a boys' [[single sex school|single-sex school]] to a [[co-educational]] institution in 1992. Co-education at Budhanilkantha has been successful.

In 1994, the British management handed over the administration to Nepalese management.

In 2018, Bidhya Devi Bhandari (President of Nepal) visited Budhanilkantha School for the ribbon cutting ceremony because a new house was made.

==Overview==
The school is a full boarding school for students from 4th grade to [[A-Level]], aged 10 to 19.

Although the school is governed as a Public Educational Trust, it charges tuition fees for most students and also receives funding from the Ministry of Education. This makes the school a blend of [[Private school|private]] and [[Public school (government-funded)|public school]]. Approximately one-third of the students receive [[scholarships]] based on merit and need.

==Academics==
The school operates three courses of study:
#[[School Leaving Certificate (Nepal)|School Leaving Certificate]] level (a nationwide curriculum up to class 10 prescribed by the [[Department of Education (Nepal)|Department of Education]] of Nepal),
# [[University of Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge International]] [[A-Level]] and
# 10+2 Level (Higher Secondary Education Board of Nepal, an equivalent alternative to A-Level).
[[File: Shivapuri Budhanilkantha.jpg|thumb|alt=|View of the snow-clad Shivapuri mountain from the Middle Pitch]]

Students must pass an entrance exam to gain admission into the school. Normally, entrance examinations are taken for entry into class 5 and post SLC levels. This is intended to continue the high academic status of the school.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://bnks.edu.np/2010/05/12/a-level-entrance-examination/ |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2010-09-22 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100721074535/http://bnks.edu.np/2010/05/12/a-level-entrance-examination/ |archivedate=2010-07-21 }}</ref>

Out of 118 students who took the School Leaving Certificate Examination 2014, 103 secured Distinction and the rest 15 students passed in the First Division..<ref>{{cite web |url=http://bnks.edu.np/2010/07/16/slc-results-2066/ |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2010-09-22 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110724190148/http://bnks.edu.np/2010/07/16/slc-results-2066/ |archivedate=2011-07-24 }}</ref>

Budhanilkantha School was the first school to introduce [[GCE Advanced Level]] in Nepal.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wavemag.com.np/issue/article1689.html |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2010-09-23 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100402164839/http://www.wavemag.com.np/issue/article1689.html |archivedate=2010-04-02 }}</ref> It currently offers A-Levels in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Economics, Business Studies, Computer Science, Accounting and English Language. It is compulsory for students to sit exams in five subjects. Mathematics and English Language have to be studied by all students. Most students choose to study science-based subjects and some choose to combine sciences and social sciences. In A-Level exams of the year 2010, 12% of entries from the school secured grade A* and 30% entries secured grade A. 56% entries from the school secured more than or equal to grade B. 73% of the total entries, excluding General Paper, was on either math or science subjects.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bnks.edu.np/category/news/|title=News - Budhanilkantha School|website=Bnks.edu.np|accessdate=6 March 2019}}</ref> Budhanilkantha students regularly feature in the [[Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge]] outstanding achiever list as the best achieving A-Level candidates in Nepal and worldwide.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/latest-news/|title=Latest news|website=Cambridgeinternational.org|accessdate=6 March 2019}}</ref><ref>[http://www.nepalnews.com/contents/2008/englishweekly/spotlight/mar/mar28/national3.php]{{dead link|date=November 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>samriddha

==Governance==
The school is managed under the Public Educational Trust. The Ministry for Education being the main trustee, the Board of Trustees (BOT) is chaired by the Education Secretary of Nepal. The School Management Committee (SMC) is responsible for the formulation, implementation, and monitoring of all policy-level matters. The Principal takes care of the day-to-day administration with the help of two Vice-Principals, Chief Administrative Officer and a team of Senior Management Team (SMT). The school is also supported by Friends of Budhanilkantha School (FOBS), the parents' representative association and the Society of Ex-Budhanilkantha Students (SEBS). They also actively participate in the school governance.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/|title=School Management - Budhanilkantha School|website=Bnks.edu.np|accessdate=6 March 2019}}</ref>

The present principal of the school is Hom Nath Acharya. There are currently two vice principals in the school; Mr. Atiram K C and Mrs. Timila Shakya Acharya.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/smt/|title=Senior Management Team (SMT) - Budhanilkantha School|website=Bnks.edu.np|accessdate=6 March 2019}}</ref>

The list of Headmasters/Principals of the school are as follows:

# John B Tyson, Headmaster Designate (1966)
# Peter J Wakeman, Headmaster (1972 to 1977)
# Ken Jones, Headmaster (1978 to 1982)
# Dr. Tej Ratna Kansakar, Acting Headmaster (1983)
# John Tyson, Headmaster (1983 to 1988)
# Brian Garton, Headmaster (1989 to 1992)
# Thomas Thomas, Headmaster (1992 to 1994)
# Satyanarayan Rajbhandari, Principal (1994 to 1995)
# Narayan Prasad Sharma, Principal (1996 to 2012)
# Keshar Khulal, Principal (2013 to 2019)
# Hom Nath Acharya, Principal (2019 to till date)

[[File: Budhanilkantha School learning resource centre.jpg|thumb|right|Students using the Learning Resource Centre]]

==Notable alumni==
*[[Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev]] (Late King of Nepal)
*[[Prince Nirajan of Nepal|Nirajan Shah]] (Late Prince of Nepal)
*[[Nabin K Bhattarai]] (Singer)
*[[Paras of Nepal|Paras Bir Bikram Shah]], Ex-Crown Prince of Nepal
*[[Ujwal Thapa]], president of [[Bibeksheel Nepali]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.whynepal.com/about/|title=About Ujwal Thapa|website=WhyNepal.com|accessdate=6 March 2019}}</ref>
*[[Bhusan Dahal]] (Media Personality)
*[[Bartika Eam Rai]] (Singer/ Songwriter/ Poet)
*[[Swarnim Wagle]] (Former Vice-Chairman of [[National Planning Commission of Nepal|National Planning Commission]])
*[[Karun Thapa]] (Media and IT Expert)

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{Commons category|Budhanilkantha School}}
* [http://www.bnks.edu.np/ Budhanilkantha School website]
* [http://www.wikinepal.org/budhanilkantha-school/ Budhanilkantha School] on WikiNepal

[[Category: Boarding schools in Nepal]]
[[Category: Cambridge schools in Nepal]]
[[Category: Educational institutions established in 1972]]
[[Category: Schools in Kathmandu]]
[[Category: Education in Nepal]]

Budhanilkantha School

2019-04-30T15:17:07Z

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{{Infobox school
| name = Budhanilkantha School
| native_name = बूढानीलकण्ठ स्कूल
| image = Bnks_3.jpg
| image_size =
| caption = Budhanilkantha School
| motto = Centre of Excellence
| region = Bagmati
| city = Kathmandu
| state = Province 3 (प्रदेश तीन)
| zipcode = 44600
| country = Nepal
| schooltype = Government funded
| type = [[Public school (government funded)|Public]], [[Independent school]], [[Boarding school]], [[Co-educational]]
| established = {{Start date and age| 1972 }}
| district = [[Kathmandu district|Kathmandu]]
| authorizer =
| superintendent =
| principal= Avanish Boka

| staff = 200
| faculty = 80
| nickname = BNKS
| affiliations = [[School Leaving Certificate (Nepal)|School Leaving Certificate]] (Grade 10)
 
[[University of Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge International Examinations]] (A-level)
 
[[Higher Secondary Education Board]] (10+2)
| information =
| website =
| students = 1000 (approximately)
| ratio = 10:1
| address = Narayansthan, Vishnu VDC
| free_label =
| free =
| endowment =
}}

'''Budhanilkantha School''', often referred to as '''BNKS''', is a public [[boarding school]] in Nepal. It is located in Narayansthan, 8 kilometres north of [[Kathmandu]] on the [[foothills]] of [[Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park|Shivapuri]] mountain (2,732 metres).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.vegetarian-restaurants.net/Nepal/Kathmandu-Valley/Budhanilkantha-Temple.htm |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2010-09-22 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101029003337/http://vegetarian-restaurants.net/Nepal/Kathmandu-Valley/Budhanilkantha-Temple.htm |archivedate=2010-10-29 |df= }}</ref> It is named after the [[Budhanilkantha Temple]] which is located nearby.

One-third of pupils are granted scholarships based on merit and need, after a highly selective entrance examination held in all the 75 districts of Nepal. The school aims to impart quality education for rich and poor alike in an environment that fosters unity and equality.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bnks.edu.np/about/|title=About Us - Budhanilkantha School|website=Bnks.edu.np|accessdate=6 March 2019}}</ref>

Representing students from all districts, backgrounds, culture, and tradition, Budhanilkantha School is one of the most popular schools of Nepal. The achievements of students, a sense of integrity and respect, add fragrance to this garden of budding flowers from different species. Budhanilkantha School has been creating the best students in terms of their achievements and contributions to the world community.

==History==
[[Image:Sarswoti temple.jpg|thumb|alt= | ''Saraswoti'' (the goddess of learning) Temple at Budhanilkantha School]]
Budhanilkantha School was established in 1972 as a joint venture between the governments of Nepal and the United Kingdom. The first batch of students took the School Leaving Certificate Examination (the national exam that is equivalent to the British [[O-Level]]) in 1980. In 1983, English was made the official language of instruction at Budhanilkantha School. The University of Cambridge([[University of Cambridge International Examinations|CIE]]) O-Level and A-Level programs were introduced in 1985.

Budhanilkantha School converted from a boys' [[single sex school|single-sex school]] to a [[co-educational]] institution in 1992. Co-education at Budhanilkantha has been successful.

In 1994, the British management handed over the administration to Nepalese management.

==Overview==
The school is a full boarding school for students from 5th grade to [[A-Level]], aged 10 to 19. The school is equipped with three full-size multi-purpose sports field, a swimming pool, an assembly hall, a dining hall, a sports hall, a [[Learning Resource Centre|Learning Resource Center]], a library with Wi-Fi internet, modern science labs and living quarters for its faculty. The students come from all over Nepal.

Although the school is governed as a Public Educational Trust, it charges tuition fees for most students and also receives funding from the Ministry of Education. This makes the school a blend of [[Private school|private]] and [[Public school (government funded)|public school]]. Approximately one-third of the students receive [[scholarships]] based on merit and need.

Budhanilkantha School, since its inception, has produced a considerable number of exemplary citizens. Most of its pupils go to higher education. Many of them have attended the most prestigious universities of the world and can be found active in all aspects of public life. A lot of them have risen to be enterprising businessmen, academics, researchers, doctors, lawyers, engineers, politicians, public officials and leaders of major companies.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sebsonline.org/news/news_view.aspx?id=639|title=SEBS Online - View News|website=Sebsonline.org|accessdate=6 March 2019}}</ref> The school has gained a very good reputation both within and outside Nepal.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ecs.com.np/cover_story.php?story_id%3D23 |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2010-09-22 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110307235359/http://www.ecs.com.np/cover_story.php?story_id=23 |archivedate=2011-03-07 |df= }}</ref>

==Academics==
The school operates three courses of study:
#[[School Leaving Certificate (Nepal)|School Leaving Certificate]] level (a nationwide curriculum up to class 10 prescribed by the [[Department of Education (Nepal)|Department of Education]] of Nepal),
# [[University of Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge International]] [[A-Level]] and
# 10+2 Level (Higher Secondary Education Board of Nepal, equivalent alternative to A-Level).
[[Image:Shivapuri Budhanilkantha.jpg|thumb|alt=|View of the snow-clad Shivapuri mountain from the Middle Pitch]]

Entry into the school is highly selective and students must pass an entrance exam to gain admission into the school. Normally, entrance examinations are taken for entry into class 5 and post SLC levels. This is intended to continue the high academic status of the school.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://bnks.edu.np/2010/05/12/a-level-entrance-examination/ |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2010-09-22 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100721074535/http://bnks.edu.np/2010/05/12/a-level-entrance-examination/ |archivedate=2010-07-21 |df= }}</ref>
The school also secures a record in Nation of the highest percentage of distinction in HSEB exams and 100% pass result till date. The HSEB graduates have made the institution proud by getting into medical and engineering entrance examinations securing top positions.

Out of 118 students who took the School Leaving Certificate Examination 2014, 103 secured Distinction and the rest 15 students passed in the First Division. This is the best SLC result by any batches of the school, (6000D' Batch).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://bnks.edu.np/2010/07/16/slc-results-2066/ |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2010-09-22 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110724190148/http://bnks.edu.np/2010/07/16/slc-results-2066/ |archivedate=2011-07-24 |df= }}</ref>

Budhanilkantha School was the first school to introduce [[GCE Advanced Level]] in Nepal.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wavemag.com.np/issue/article1689.html |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2010-09-23 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100402164839/http://www.wavemag.com.np/issue/article1689.html |archivedate=2010-04-02 |df= }}</ref> It currently offers A-Levels in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Economics, Business Studies, Computer Science, Accounting and English Language. It is compulsory for students to sit exams in five subjects. Mathematics and English Language have to be studied by all students. Most students choose to study science-based subjects and some choose to combine sciences and social sciences. In A-Level exams of the year 2010, 12% of entries from the school secured grade A* and 30% entries secured grade A. 56% entries from the school secured more than or equal to grade B. 73% of the total entries, excluding General Paper, was on either math or science subjects.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bnks.edu.np/category/news/|title=News - Budhanilkantha School|website=Bnks.edu.np|accessdate=6 March 2019}}</ref> Budhanilkantha students regularly feature in the [[Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge]] outstanding achiever list as the best achieving A-Level candidates in Nepal and worldwide.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/latest-news/|title=Latest news|website=Cambridgeinternational.org|accessdate=6 March 2019}}</ref><ref>[http://www.nepalnews.com/contents/2008/englishweekly/spotlight/mar/mar28/national3.php]{{dead link|date=November 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>

==Governance==
The school is managed under the Public Educational Trust. The Ministry for Education being the main trustee, the Board of Trustees (BOT) is chaired by the Education Secretary of Nepal. The School Management Committee (SMC) is responsible for the formulation, implementation, and monitoring of all policy-level matters. The Principal takes care of the day-to-day administration with the help of two Vice-Principals, Chief Administrative Officer and a team of Senior Management Team (SMT). The school is also supported by Friends of Budhanilkantha School (FOBS), the parents' representative association and Society of Ex-Budhanilkantha Students (SEBS). They also actively participate in the school governance.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/|title=School Management - Budhanilkantha School|website=Bnks.edu.np|accessdate=6 March 2019}}</ref>

The present principal of the school is Mr. Bipul Baral. There are currently two vice principals in the school; Mr. Atiram K C and Mrs. Timila Shakya Acharya.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/smt/|title=Senior Management Team (SMT) - Budhanilkantha School|website=Bnks.edu.np|accessdate=6 March 2019}}</ref>

The list of Headmasters/Principals of the school are as follows:

# John B Tyson, Headmaster Designate (1966)
# Peter J Wakeman, Headmaster (1972 to 1977)
# Ken Jones, Headmaster (1978 to 1982)
# Dr. Tej Ratna Kansakar, Acting Headmaster (1983)
# John Tyson, Headmaster (1983 to 1988)
# Brian Garton, Headmaster (1989 to 1992)
# Thomas Thomas, Headmaster (1992 to 1994)
# Satyanarayan Rajbhandari, Principal (1994 to 1995)
# Narayan Prasad Sharma, Principal (1996 to 2012)
# Keshar Khulal, Principal (2013 to till date)

==Infrastructure and facilities==
[[File:Budhanilkantha School learning resource centre.jpg|thumb|right|Students using the Learning Resource Centre]]

Key infrastructures of the school are as follows:

# Three multi-purpose large sports fields: Middle Pitch, Bottom Pitch, and Top Pitch.
# Three multi-purpose medium-sized sports fields: Garden Pitches.
# A 25m competition swimming pool.
# Four outdoor and one indoor basketball courts.
# Four volleyball courts.
# A tennis court.
# Two hand ball courts.
# A sports hall.
# An assembly hall with stage and full light and sound support.
# A sound-proof auditorium hall.
# A spacious dining hall.
# Six fully equipped [[Laboratory|laboratories]] for [[Physics]], [[Chemistry]], and [[Biology]].
# A micro Hydro-electric Plant was installed with the help of Pestalozzi Overseas Children's Trust UK.
# The Learning Resource Centre (LRC) inaugurated by the First President of Nepal Rt. Hon. Dr. [[Ram Baran Yadav]]<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20071010053126/http://bnks.edu.np/bnks%20history.htm] {{dead link|date=March 2019}}</ref>
# Two computer labs, with latest computers and full internet access which accommodates around 80 students at a time.
# A relatively large library within the LRC with vast collections.
# A large portion of agricultural land to impart vocational education to the students.
# All the buildings are earthquake-proof, resisting up to 8.0 Richter scale.
# Most importantly, the best available infrastructure is the environment itself. Entering through the gate takes you into a different green and robust world with a united family.

During the past 25 years, the school has expanded tremendously. The extension of buildings for the modern science laboratory, student hostels, classrooms, swimming pool, staff flats, and office complex. The number of teaching and administrative staff has also increased. Besides this, the school has been quick to exploit changes in technology to facilitate teaching and learning.

==Clubs==
[[File:Pumori House.jpg|alt=|thumb|Pumori and Nilgiri House]]
The school has various clubs where students, especially those in the A-Level program, are handed over the responsibilities and they have to search for sponsors and organize and administer workshops, training, concerts, and other educational programs under their own steams. The members at the end need to hand in a report of the accomplishments.

The clubs have designations for students that include President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Junior Secretary, members, coordinator, advisor that number from 10 to 35 members.
The clubs running are:
# Awareness Campaign Club
#Biodiversity Club
#BNKS dot Net
# Creativity Club
# Drama And Debating Club (DADC)
# The Environment Club
# Forum of Cultural Unity on Stage (FOCUS)
# Forum of Young Economist (FYE)
#Health and Fitness Club (HFC)
# Interact Club
# LEO Club
#Mathematics Club
# Junior/Youth Red Cross Circle (J/YRCC) of Budhanilkantha School
# Science Club
# Society For Open Nepal (SFON)
# Social Service Club
# Sports Training And Recreation (STAR) Club
#Journalism Club

==Other activities==
Various programs and competitions are held to enhance the all-round development of the students. P.E. (Physical Education) Department holds various competitions among the parallel houses: basketball matches, football ([[Soccer]]) matches, [[Softball]] matches, Volleyball matches, [[Kabaddi]] matches, etc. The S.T.A.R. (Sports Recreation and Training) club also organizes Inter College Football Tournament in the memory of Late Narayan Khadka ([[Karate]] trainer and facilitator of the school), which is also termed as N.K. Memorial football tournament (formerly just Inter College Football Tournament). This tournament attracts spectators within and away from the school. Gyanendra Cup, an Inter College Basketball Tournament, was also organized by the school after the name of the former king of Nepal; but was stopped after the downfall of Kingship in Nepal. Other major activities related to sports are [[Track and field|Track and Field]] meet which is held annually, [[Pentathlon]] and [[Triathlon]] events, [[Cross country running|Cross country races]], [[Road running|Road races]], etc.

==Notable alumni==
*[[Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev]] (Late King of Nepal)
*[[Prince Nirajan of Nepal|Nirajan Shah]] (Late Prince of Nepal)
*[[Nabin K Bhattarai]] (Singer)
*[[Paras of Nepal|Paras Bir Bikram Shah]], Ex-Crown Prince of Nepal
*[[Ujwal Thapa]], president of [[Bibeksheel Nepali]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.whynepal.com/about/|title=About Ujwal Thapa|website=WhyNepal.com|accessdate=6 March 2019}}</ref>
*Birendra Bahadur Basnet (Managing Director of [[Buddha Air]])
*Pushkar Karki (Deputy Inspector General), [[Nepal Police]]
*[[Bhusan Dahal]] (Media Personality)
*[[Swarnim Wagle]] (Former Vice-Chairman of [[National Planning Commission of Nepal|National Planning Commission]])
*Jeevan Bahadur Shahi (Former Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation)

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{Commons category|Budhanilkantha School}}
* [http://www.bnks.edu.np/ Budhanilkantha School website]
* [http://www.wikinepal.org/budhanilkantha-school/ Budhanilkantha School] on WikiNepal

[[Category:Boarding schools in Nepal]]
[[Category:Cambridge schools in Nepal]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1972]]
[[Category:Schools in Kathmandu]]
[[Category:Education in Nepal]]

Budhanilkantha School

2019-04-30T13:37:35Z

113.199.138.110:

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| native_name = बूढानीलकण्ठ स्कूल
| image = Bnks_3.jpg
| image_size =
| caption = Budhanilkantha School
| motto = Centre of Excellence
| region = Bagmati
| city = Kathmandu
| state = Province 3 (प्रदेश तीन)
| zipcode = 44600
| country = Nepal
| schooltype = Government funded
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| established = {{Start date and age| 1972 }}
| district = [[Kathmandu district|Kathmandu]]
| authorizer =
| superintendent =
| principal= Bhagwati Pode
| staff = 200
| faculty = 80
| nickname = BNKS
| affiliations = [[School Leaving Certificate (Nepal)|School Leaving Certificate]] (Grade 10)
 
[[University of Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge International Examinations]] (A-level)
 
[[Higher Secondary Education Board]] (10+2)
| information =
| website =
| students = 1000 (approximately)
| ratio = 10:1
| address = Narayansthan, Vishnu VDC
| free_label =
| free =
| endowment =
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'''Budhanilkantha School''', often referred to as '''BNKS''', is a public [[boarding school]] in Nepal. It is located in Narayansthan, 8 kilometres north of [[Kathmandu]] on the [[foothills]] of [[Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park|Shivapuri]] mountain (2,732 metres).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.vegetarian-restaurants.net/Nepal/Kathmandu-Valley/Budhanilkantha-Temple.htm |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2010-09-22 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101029003337/http://vegetarian-restaurants.net/Nepal/Kathmandu-Valley/Budhanilkantha-Temple.htm |archivedate=2010-10-29 |df= }}</ref> It is named after the [[Budhanilkantha Temple]] which is located nearby.

One-third of pupils are granted scholarships based on merit and need, after a highly selective entrance examination held in all the 75 districts of Nepal. The school aims to impart quality education for rich and poor alike in an environment that fosters unity and equality.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bnks.edu.np/about/|title=About Us - Budhanilkantha School|website=Bnks.edu.np|accessdate=6 March 2019}}</ref>

Representing students from all districts, backgrounds, culture, and tradition, Budhanilkantha School is one of the most popular schools of Nepal. The achievements of students, a sense of integrity and respect, add fragrance to this garden of budding flowers from different species. Budhanilkantha School has been creating the best students in terms of their achievements and contributions to the world community.

==History==
[[Image:Sarswoti temple.jpg|thumb|alt= | ''Saraswoti'' (the goddess of learning) Temple at Budhanilkantha School]]
Budhanilkantha School was established in 1972 as a joint venture between the governments of Nepal and the United Kingdom. The first batch of students took the School Leaving Certificate Examination (the national exam that is equivalent to the British [[O-Level]]) in 1980. In 1983, English was made the official language of instruction at Budhanilkantha School. The University of Cambridge([[University of Cambridge International Examinations|CIE]]) O-Level and A-Level programs were introduced in 1985.

Budhanilkantha School converted from a boys' [[single sex school|single-sex school]] to a [[co-educational]] institution in 1992. Co-education at Budhanilkantha has been successful.

In 1994, the British management handed over the administration to Nepalese management.

==Overview==
The school is a full boarding school for students from 5th grade to [[A-Level]], aged 10 to 19. The school is equipped with three full-size multi-purpose sports field, a swimming pool, an assembly hall, a dining hall, a sports hall, a [[Learning Resource Centre|Learning Resource Center]], a library with Wi-Fi internet, modern science labs and living quarters for its faculty. The students come from all over Nepal.

Although the school is governed as a Public Educational Trust, it charges tuition fees for most students and also receives funding from the Ministry of Education. This makes the school a blend of [[Private school|private]] and [[Public school (government funded)|public school]]. Approximately one-third of the students receive [[scholarships]] based on merit and need.

Budhanilkantha School, since its inception, has produced a considerable number of exemplary citizens. Most of its pupils go to higher education. Many of them have attended the most prestigious universities of the world and can be found active in all aspects of public life. A lot of them have risen to be enterprising businessmen, academics, researchers, doctors, lawyers, engineers, politicians, public officials and leaders of major companies.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sebsonline.org/news/news_view.aspx?id=639|title=SEBS Online - View News|website=Sebsonline.org|accessdate=6 March 2019}}</ref> The school has gained a very good reputation both within and outside Nepal.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ecs.com.np/cover_story.php?story_id%3D23 |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2010-09-22 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110307235359/http://www.ecs.com.np/cover_story.php?story_id=23 |archivedate=2011-03-07 |df= }}</ref>

==Academics==
The school operates three courses of study:
#[[School Leaving Certificate (Nepal)|School Leaving Certificate]] level (a nationwide curriculum up to class 10 prescribed by the [[Department of Education (Nepal)|Department of Education]] of Nepal),
# [[University of Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge International]] [[A-Level]] and
# 10+2 Level (Higher Secondary Education Board of Nepal, equivalent alternative to A-Level).
[[Image:Shivapuri Budhanilkantha.jpg|thumb|alt=|View of the snow-clad Shivapuri mountain from the Middle Pitch]]

Entry into the school is highly selective and students must pass an entrance exam to gain admission into the school. Normally, entrance examinations are taken for entry into class 5 and post SLC levels. This is intended to continue the high academic status of the school.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://bnks.edu.np/2010/05/12/a-level-entrance-examination/ |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2010-09-22 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100721074535/http://bnks.edu.np/2010/05/12/a-level-entrance-examination/ |archivedate=2010-07-21 |df= }}</ref>
The school also secures a record in Nation of the highest percentage of distinction in HSEB exams and 100% pass result till date. The HSEB graduates have made the institution proud by getting into medical and engineering entrance examinations securing top positions.

Out of 118 students who took the School Leaving Certificate Examination 2014, 103 secured Distinction and the rest 15 students passed in the First Division. This is the best SLC result by any batches of the school, (6000D' Batch).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://bnks.edu.np/2010/07/16/slc-results-2066/ |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2010-09-22 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110724190148/http://bnks.edu.np/2010/07/16/slc-results-2066/ |archivedate=2011-07-24 |df= }}</ref>

Budhanilkantha School was the first school to introduce [[GCE Advanced Level]] in Nepal.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wavemag.com.np/issue/article1689.html |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2010-09-23 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100402164839/http://www.wavemag.com.np/issue/article1689.html |archivedate=2010-04-02 |df= }}</ref> It currently offers A-Levels in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Economics, Business Studies, Computer Science, Accounting and English Language. It is compulsory for students to sit exams in five subjects. Mathematics and English Language have to be studied by all students. Most students choose to study science-based subjects and some choose to combine sciences and social sciences. In A-Level exams of the year 2010, 12% of entries from the school secured grade A* and 30% entries secured grade A. 56% entries from the school secured more than or equal to grade B. 73% of the total entries, excluding General Paper, was on either math or science subjects.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bnks.edu.np/category/news/|title=News - Budhanilkantha School|website=Bnks.edu.np|accessdate=6 March 2019}}</ref> Budhanilkantha students regularly feature in the [[Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge]] outstanding achiever list as the best achieving A-Level candidates in Nepal and worldwide.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/latest-news/|title=Latest news|website=Cambridgeinternational.org|accessdate=6 March 2019}}</ref><ref>[http://www.nepalnews.com/contents/2008/englishweekly/spotlight/mar/mar28/national3.php]{{dead link|date=November 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>

==Governance==
The school is managed under the Public Educational Trust. The Ministry for Education being the main trustee, the Board of Trustees (BOT) is chaired by the Education Secretary of Nepal. The School Management Committee (SMC) is responsible for the formulation, implementation, and monitoring of all policy-level matters. The Principal takes care of the day-to-day administration with the help of two Vice-Principals, Chief Administrative Officer and a team of Senior Management Team (SMT). The school is also supported by Friends of Budhanilkantha School (FOBS), the parents' representative association and Society of Ex-Budhanilkantha Students (SEBS). They also actively participate in the school governance.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/|title=School Management - Budhanilkantha School|website=Bnks.edu.np|accessdate=6 March 2019}}</ref>

The present principal of the school is Mr. Hom Nath Acharya . There are currently two vice principals in the school; Mr. Atiram K C and Mrs. Timila Shakya Acharya.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/smt/|title=Senior Management Team (SMT) - Budhanilkantha School|website=Bnks.edu.np|accessdate=6 March 2019}}</ref>

The list of Headmasters/Principals of the school are as follows:

# John B Tyson, Headmaster Designate (1966)
# Peter J Wakeman, Headmaster (1972 to 1977)
# Ken Jones, Headmaster (1978 to 1982)
# Dr. Tej Ratna Kansakar, Acting Headmaster (1983)
# John Tyson, Headmaster (1983 to 1988)
# Brian Garton, Headmaster (1989 to 1992)
# Thomas Thomas, Headmaster (1992 to 1994)
# Satyanarayan Rajbhandari, Principal (1994 to 1995)
# Narayan Prasad Sharma, Principal (1996 to 2012)
# Keshar Khulal, Principal (2013 to till date)

==Infrastructure and facilities==
[[File:Budhanilkantha School learning resource centre.jpg|thumb|right|Students using the Learning Resource Centre]]

Key infrastructures of the school are as follows:

# Three multi-purpose large sports fields: Middle Pitch, Bottom Pitch, and Top Pitch.
# Three multi-purpose medium-sized sports fields: Garden Pitches.
# A 25m competition swimming pool.
# Four outdoor and one indoor basketball courts.
# Four volleyball courts.
# A tennis court.
# Two hand ball courts.
# A sports hall.
# An assembly hall with stage and full light and sound support.
# A sound-proof auditorium hall.
# A spacious dining hall.
# Six fully equipped [[Laboratory|laboratories]] for [[Physics]], [[Chemistry]], and [[Biology]].
# A micro Hydro-electric Plant was installed with the help of Pestalozzi Overseas Children's Trust UK.
# The Learning Resource Centre (LRC) inaugurated by the First President of Nepal Rt. Hon. Dr. [[Ram Baran Yadav]]<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20071010053126/http://bnks.edu.np/bnks%20history.htm] {{dead link|date=March 2019}}</ref>
# Two computer labs, with latest computers and full internet access which accommodates around 80 students at a time.
# A relatively large library within the LRC with vast collections.
# A large portion of agricultural land to impart vocational education to the students.
# All the buildings are earthquake-proof, resisting up to 8.0 Richter scale.
# Most importantly, the best available infrastructure is the environment itself. Entering through the gate takes you into a different green and robust world with a united family.

During the past 25 years, the school has expanded tremendously. The extension of buildings for the modern science laboratory, student hostels, classrooms, swimming pool, staff flats, and office complex. The number of teaching and administrative staff has also increased. Besides this, the school has been quick to exploit changes in technology to facilitate teaching and learning.

==Clubs==
[[File:Pumori House.jpg|alt=|thumb|Pumori and Nilgiri House]]
The school has various clubs where students, especially those in the A-Level program, are handed over the responsibilities and they have to search for sponsors and organize and administer workshops, training, concerts, and other educational programs under their own steams. The members at the end need to hand in a report of the accomplishments.

The clubs have designations for students that include President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Junior Secretary, members, coordinator, advisor that number from 10 to 35 members.
The clubs running are:
# Awareness Campaign Club
#Biodiversity Club
#BNKS dot Net
# Creativity Club
# Drama And Debating Club (DADC)
# The Environment Club
# Forum of Cultural Unity on Stage (FOCUS)
# Forum of Young Economist (FYE)
#Health and Fitness Club (HFC)
# Interact Club
# LEO Club
#Mathematics Club
# Junior/Youth Red Cross Circle (J/YRCC) of Budhanilkantha School
# Science Club
# Society For Open Nepal (SFON)
# Social Service Club
# Sports Training And Recreation (STAR) Club
#Journalism Club

==Other activities==
Various programs and competitions are held to enhance the all-round development of the students. P.E. (Physical Education) Department holds various competitions among the parallel houses: basketball matches, football ([[Soccer]]) matches, [[Softball]] matches, Volleyball matches, [[Kabaddi]] matches, etc. The S.T.A.R. (Sports Recreation and Training) club also organizes Inter College Football Tournament in the memory of Late Narayan Khadka ([[Karate]] trainer and facilitator of the school), which is also termed as N.K. Memorial football tournament (formerly just Inter College Football Tournament). This tournament attracts spectators within and away from the school. Gyanendra Cup, an Inter College Basketball Tournament, was also organized by the school after the name of the former king of Nepal; but was stopped after the downfall of Kingship in Nepal. Other major activities related to sports are [[Track and field|Track and Field]] meet which is held annually, [[Pentathlon]] and [[Triathlon]] events, [[Cross country running|Cross country races]], [[Road running|Road races]], etc.

==Notable alumni==
*[[Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev]] (Late King of Nepal)
*[[Prince Nirajan of Nepal|Nirajan Shah]] (Late Prince of Nepal)
*[[Nabin K Bhattarai]] (Singer)
*[[Paras of Nepal|Paras Bir Bikram Shah]], Ex-Crown Prince of Nepal
*[[Ujwal Thapa]], president of [[Bibeksheel Nepali]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.whynepal.com/about/|title=About Ujwal Thapa|website=WhyNepal.com|accessdate=6 March 2019}}</ref>
*Birendra Bahadur Basnet (Managing Director of [[Buddha Air]])
*Pushkar Karki (Deputy Inspector General), [[Nepal Police]]
*[[Bhusan Dahal]] (Media Personality)
*[[Swarnim Wagle]] (Former Vice-Chairman of [[National Planning Commission of Nepal|National Planning Commission]])
*Jeevan Bahadur Shahi (Former Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation)

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{Commons category|Budhanilkantha School}}
* [http://www.bnks.edu.np/ Budhanilkantha School website]
* [http://www.wikinepal.org/budhanilkantha-school/ Budhanilkantha School] on WikiNepal

[[Category:Boarding schools in Nepal]]
[[Category:Cambridge schools in Nepal]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1972]]
[[Category:Schools in Kathmandu]]
[[Category:Education in Nepal]]

Budhanilkantha School

2019-04-30T12:49:17Z

113.199.214.200:

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| native_name = बूढानीलकण्ठ स्कूल
| image = Bnks_3.jpg
| image_size =
| caption = Budhanilkantha School
| motto = Centre of Excellence
| region = Bagmati
| city = Kathmandu
| state = Province 3 (प्रदेश तीन)
| zipcode = 44600
| country = Nepal
| schooltype = Government funded
| type = [[Public school (government funded)|Public]], [[Independent school]], [[Boarding school]], [[Co-educational]]
| established = {{Start date and age| 1972 }}
| district = [[Kathmandu district|Kathmandu]]
| authorizer =
| superintendent =
| principal= Mah D
| staff = around 150
| faculty = 80
| nickname = BNKS
| affiliations = [[School Leaving Certificate (Nepal)|School Leaving Certificate]] (Grade 10)
 
[[University of Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge International Examinations]] (A-level)
 
[[Higher Secondary Education Board]] (10+2)
| information =
| website =
| students = 1000 (approximately)
| ratio = 10:1
| address = Narayansthan, Vishnu VDC
| free_label =
| free =
| endowment =
}}

'''Budhanilkantha School''', often referred to as '''BNKS''', is a public [[boarding school]] in Nepal. It is located in Narayansthan, 8 kilometres north of [[Kathmandu]] on the [[foothills]] of [[Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park|Shivapuri]] mountain (2,732 metres).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.vegetarian-restaurants.net/Nepal/Kathmandu-Valley/Budhanilkantha-Temple.htm |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2010-09-22 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101029003337/http://vegetarian-restaurants.net/Nepal/Kathmandu-Valley/Budhanilkantha-Temple.htm |archivedate=2010-10-29 |df= }}</ref> It is named after the [[Budhanilkantha Temple]] which is located nearby.

One-third of pupils are granted scholarships based on merit and need, after a highly selective entrance examination held in all the 75 districts of Nepal. The school aims to impart quality education for rich and poor alike in an environment that fosters unity and equality.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bnks.edu.np/about/|title=About Us - Budhanilkantha School|website=Bnks.edu.np|accessdate=6 March 2019}}</ref>

Representing students from all districts, backgrounds, culture, and tradition, Budhanilkantha School is one of the most popular schools of Nepal. The achievements of students, a sense of integrity and respect, add fragrance to this garden of budding flowers from different species. Budhanilkantha School has been creating the best students in terms of their achievements and contributions to the world community.

==History==
[[Image:Sarswoti temple.jpg|thumb|alt= | ''Saraswoti'' (the goddess of learning) Temple at Budhanilkantha School]]
Budhanilkantha School was established in 1972 as a joint venture between the governments of Nepal and the United Kingdom. The first batch of students took the School Leaving Certificate Examination (the national exam that is equivalent to the British [[O-Level]]) in 1980. In 1983, English was made the official language of instruction at Budhanilkantha School. The University of Cambridge([[University of Cambridge International Examinations|CIE]]) O-Level and A-Level programs were introduced in 1985.

Budhanilkantha School converted from a boys' [[single sex school|single-sex school]] to a [[co-educational]] institution in 1992. Co-education at Budhanilkantha has been successful.

In 1994, the British management handed over the administration to Nepalese management.

==Overview==
The school is a full boarding school for students from 5th grade to [[A-Level]], aged 10 to 19. The school is equipped with three full-size multi-purpose sports field, a swimming pool, an assembly hall, a dining hall, a sports hall, a [[Learning Resource Centre|Learning Resource Center]], a library with Wi-Fi internet, modern science labs and living quarters for its faculty. The students come from all over Nepal.

Although the school is governed as a Public Educational Trust, it charges tuition fees for most students and also receives funding from the Ministry of Education. This makes the school a blend of [[Private school|private]] and [[Public school (government funded)|public school]]. Approximately one-third of the students receive [[scholarships]] based on merit and need.

Budhanilkantha School, since its inception, has produced a considerable number of exemplary citizens. Most of its pupils go to higher education. Many of them have attended the most prestigious universities of the world and can be found active in all aspects of public life. A lot of them have risen to be enterprising businessmen, academics, researchers, doctors, lawyers, engineers, politicians, public officials and leaders of major companies.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sebsonline.org/news/news_view.aspx?id=639|title=SEBS Online - View News|website=Sebsonline.org|accessdate=6 March 2019}}</ref> The school has gained a very good reputation both within and outside Nepal.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ecs.com.np/cover_story.php?story_id%3D23 |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2010-09-22 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110307235359/http://www.ecs.com.np/cover_story.php?story_id=23 |archivedate=2011-03-07 |df= }}</ref>

==Academics==
The school operates three courses of study:
#[[School Leaving Certificate (Nepal)|School Leaving Certificate]] level (a nationwide curriculum up to class 10 prescribed by the [[Department of Education (Nepal)|Department of Education]] of Nepal),
# [[University of Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge International]] [[A-Level]] and
# 10+2 Level (Higher Secondary Education Board of Nepal, equivalent alternative to A-Level).
[[Image:Shivapuri Budhanilkantha.jpg|thumb|alt=|View of the snow-clad Shivapuri mountain from the Middle Pitch]]

Entry into the school is highly selective and students must pass an entrance exam to gain admission into the school. Normally, entrance examinations are taken for entry into class 5 and post SLC levels. This is intended to continue the high academic status of the school.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://bnks.edu.np/2010/05/12/a-level-entrance-examination/ |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2010-09-22 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100721074535/http://bnks.edu.np/2010/05/12/a-level-entrance-examination/ |archivedate=2010-07-21 |df= }}</ref>
The school also secures a record in Nation of the highest percentage of distinction in HSEB exams and 100% pass result till date. The HSEB graduates have made the institution proud by getting into medical and engineering entrance examinations securing top positions.

Out of 118 students who took the School Leaving Certificate Examination 2014, 103 secured Distinction and the rest 15 students passed in the First Division. This is the best SLC result by any batches of the school, (6000D' Batch).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://bnks.edu.np/2010/07/16/slc-results-2066/ |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2010-09-22 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110724190148/http://bnks.edu.np/2010/07/16/slc-results-2066/ |archivedate=2011-07-24 |df= }}</ref>

Budhanilkantha School was the first school to introduce [[GCE Advanced Level]] in Nepal.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wavemag.com.np/issue/article1689.html |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2010-09-23 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100402164839/http://www.wavemag.com.np/issue/article1689.html |archivedate=2010-04-02 |df= }}</ref> It currently offers A-Levels in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Economics, Business Studies, Computer Science, Accounting and English Language. It is compulsory for students to sit exams in five subjects. Mathematics and English Language have to be studied by all students. Most students choose to study science-based subjects and some choose to combine sciences and social sciences. In A-Level exams of the year 2010, 12% of entries from the school secured grade A* and 30% entries secured grade A. 56% entries from the school secured more than or equal to grade B. 73% of the total entries, excluding General Paper, was on either math or science subjects.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bnks.edu.np/category/news/|title=News - Budhanilkantha School|website=Bnks.edu.np|accessdate=6 March 2019}}</ref> Budhanilkantha students regularly feature in the [[Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge]] outstanding achiever list as the best achieving A-Level candidates in Nepal and worldwide.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/latest-news/|title=Latest news|website=Cambridgeinternational.org|accessdate=6 March 2019}}</ref><ref>[http://www.nepalnews.com/contents/2008/englishweekly/spotlight/mar/mar28/national3.php]{{dead link|date=November 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>

==Governance==
The school is managed under the Public Educational Trust. The Ministry for Education being the main trustee, the Board of Trustees (BOT) is chaired by the Education Secretary of Nepal. The School Management Committee (SMC) is responsible for the formulation, implementation, and monitoring of all policy-level matters. The Principal takes care of the day-to-day administration with the help of two Vice-Principals, Chief Administrative Officer and a team of Senior Management Team (SMT). The school is also supported by Friends of Budhanilkantha School (FOBS), the parents' representative association and Society of Ex-Budhanilkantha Students (SEBS). They also actively participate in the school governance.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/|title=School Management - Budhanilkantha School|website=Bnks.edu.np|accessdate=6 March 2019}}</ref>

The present principal of the school is Mr. Hom Nath Acharya . There are currently two vice principals in the school; Mr. Atiram K C and Mrs. Timila Shakya Acharya.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/smt/|title=Senior Management Team (SMT) - Budhanilkantha School|website=Bnks.edu.np|accessdate=6 March 2019}}</ref>

The list of Headmasters/Principals of the school are as follows:

# John B Tyson, Headmaster Designate (1966)
# Peter J Wakeman, Headmaster (1972 to 1977)
# Ken Jones, Headmaster (1978 to 1982)
# Dr. Tej Ratna Kansakar, Acting Headmaster (1983)
# John Tyson, Headmaster (1983 to 1988)
# Brian Garton, Headmaster (1989 to 1992)
# Thomas Thomas, Headmaster (1992 to 1994)
# Satyanarayan Rajbhandari, Principal (1994 to 1995)
# Narayan Prasad Sharma, Principal (1996 to 2012)
# Keshar Khulal, Principal (2013 to till date)

==Infrastructure and facilities==
[[File:Budhanilkantha School learning resource centre.jpg|thumb|right|Students using the Learning Resource Centre]]

Key infrastructures of the school are as follows:

# Three multi-purpose large sports fields: Middle Pitch, Bottom Pitch, and Top Pitch.
# Three multi-purpose medium-sized sports fields: Garden Pitches.
# A 25m competition swimming pool.
# Four outdoor and one indoor basketball courts.
# Four volleyball courts.
# A tennis court.
# Two hand ball courts.
# A sports hall.
# An assembly hall with stage and full light and sound support.
# A sound-proof auditorium hall.
# A spacious dining hall.
# Six fully equipped [[Laboratory|laboratories]] for [[Physics]], [[Chemistry]], and [[Biology]].
# A micro Hydro-electric Plant was installed with the help of Pestalozzi Overseas Children's Trust UK.
# The Learning Resource Centre (LRC) inaugurated by the First President of Nepal Rt. Hon. Dr. [[Ram Baran Yadav]]<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20071010053126/http://bnks.edu.np/bnks%20history.htm] {{dead link|date=March 2019}}</ref>
# Two computer labs, with latest computers and full internet access which accommodates around 80 students at a time.
# A relatively large library within the LRC with vast collections.
# A large portion of agricultural land to impart vocational education to the students.
# All the buildings are earthquake-proof, resisting up to 8.0 Richter scale.
# Most importantly, the best available infrastructure is the environment itself. Entering through the gate takes you into a different green and robust world with a united family.

During the past 25 years, the school has expanded tremendously. The extension of buildings for the modern science laboratory, student hostels, classrooms, swimming pool, staff flats, and office complex. The number of teaching and administrative staff has also increased. Besides this, the school has been quick to exploit changes in technology to facilitate teaching and learning.

==Clubs==
[[File:Pumori House.jpg|alt=|thumb|Pumori and Nilgiri House]]
The school has various clubs where students, especially those in the A-Level program, are handed over the responsibilities and they have to search for sponsors and organize and administer workshops, training, concerts, and other educational programs under their own steams. The members at the end need to hand in a report of the accomplishments.

The clubs have designations for students that include President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Junior Secretary, members, coordinator, advisor that number from 10 to 35 members.
The clubs running are:
# Awareness Campaign Club
#Biodiversity Club
#BNKS dot Net
# Creativity Club
# Drama And Debating Club (DADC)
# The Environment Club
# Forum of Cultural Unity on Stage (FOCUS)
# Forum of Young Economist (FYE)
#Health and Fitness Club (HFC)
# Interact Club
# LEO Club
#Mathematics Club
# Junior/Youth Red Cross Circle (J/YRCC) of Budhanilkantha School
# Science Club
# Society For Open Nepal (SFON)
# Social Service Club
# Sports Training And Recreation (STAR) Club
#Journalism Club

==Other activities==
Various programs and competitions are held to enhance the all-round development of the students. P.E. (Physical Education) Department holds various competitions among the parallel houses: basketball matches, football ([[Soccer]]) matches, [[Softball]] matches, Volleyball matches, [[Kabaddi]] matches, etc. The S.T.A.R. (Sports Recreation and Training) club also organizes Inter College Football Tournament in the memory of Late Narayan Khadka ([[Karate]] trainer and facilitator of the school), which is also termed as N.K. Memorial football tournament (formerly just Inter College Football Tournament). This tournament attracts spectators within and away from the school. Gyanendra Cup, an Inter College Basketball Tournament, was also organized by the school after the name of the former king of Nepal; but was stopped after the downfall of Kingship in Nepal. Other major activities related to sports are [[Track and field|Track and Field]] meet which is held annually, [[Pentathlon]] and [[Triathlon]] events, [[Cross country running|Cross country races]], [[Road running|Road races]], etc.

==Notable alumni==
*[[Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev]] (Late King of Nepal)
*[[Prince Nirajan of Nepal|Nirajan Shah]] (Late Prince of Nepal)
*[[Nabin K Bhattarai]] (Singer)
*[[Paras of Nepal|Paras Bir Bikram Shah]], Ex-Crown Prince of Nepal
*[[Ujwal Thapa]], president of [[Bibeksheel Nepali]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.whynepal.com/about/|title=About Ujwal Thapa|website=WhyNepal.com|accessdate=6 March 2019}}</ref>
*Birendra Bahadur Basnet (Managing Director of [[Buddha Air]])
*Pushkar Karki (Deputy Inspector General), [[Nepal Police]]
*[[Bhusan Dahal]] (Media Personality)
*[[Swarnim Wagle]] (Former Vice-Chairman of [[National Planning Commission of Nepal|National Planning Commission]])
*Jeevan Bahadur Shahi (Former Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation)

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{Commons category|Budhanilkantha School}}
* [http://www.bnks.edu.np/ Budhanilkantha School website]
* [http://www.wikinepal.org/budhanilkantha-school/ Budhanilkantha School] on WikiNepal

[[Category:Boarding schools in Nepal]]
[[Category:Cambridge schools in Nepal]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1972]]
[[Category:Schools in Kathmandu]]
[[Category:Education in Nepal]]

Budhanilkantha School

2019-04-30T12:19:39Z

113.199.184.43:

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| caption = Budhanilkantha School
| motto = Centre of Excellence
| region = Bagmati
| city = Kathmandu
| state = Province 3 (प्रदेश तीन)
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| country = Nepal
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| authorizer =
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| principal= Rs.10000
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[[University of Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge International Examinations]] (A-level)
 
[[Higher Secondary Education Board]] (10+2)
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| address = Narayansthan, Vishnu VDC
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'''Budhanilkantha School''', often referred to as '''BNKS''', is a public [[boarding school]] in Nepal. It is located in Narayansthan, 8 kilometres north of [[Kathmandu]] on the [[foothills]] of [[Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park|Shivapuri]] mountain (2,732 metres).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.vegetarian-restaurants.net/Nepal/Kathmandu-Valley/Budhanilkantha-Temple.htm |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2010-09-22 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101029003337/http://vegetarian-restaurants.net/Nepal/Kathmandu-Valley/Budhanilkantha-Temple.htm |archivedate=2010-10-29 |df= }}</ref> It is named after the [[Budhanilkantha Temple]] which is located nearby.

One-third of pupils are granted scholarships based on merit and need, after a highly selective entrance examination held in all the 75 districts of Nepal. The school aims to impart quality education for rich and poor alike in an environment that fosters unity and equality.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bnks.edu.np/about/|title=About Us - Budhanilkantha School|website=Bnks.edu.np|accessdate=6 March 2019}}</ref>

Representing students from all districts, backgrounds, culture, and tradition, Budhanilkantha School is one of the most popular schools of Nepal. The achievements of students, a sense of integrity and respect, add fragrance to this garden of budding flowers from different species. Budhanilkantha School has been creating the best students in terms of their achievements and contributions to the world community.

==History==
[[Image:Sarswoti temple.jpg|thumb|alt= | ''Saraswoti'' (the goddess of learning) Temple at Budhanilkantha School]]
Budhanilkantha School was established in 1972 as a joint venture between the governments of Nepal and the United Kingdom. The first batch of students took the School Leaving Certificate Examination (the national exam that is equivalent to the British [[O-Level]]) in 1980. In 1983, English was made the official language of instruction at Budhanilkantha School. The University of Cambridge([[University of Cambridge International Examinations|CIE]]) O-Level and A-Level programs were introduced in 1985.

Budhanilkantha School converted from a boys' [[single sex school|single-sex school]] to a [[co-educational]] institution in 1992. Co-education at Budhanilkantha has been successful.

In 1994, the British management handed over the administration to Nepalese management.

==Overview==
The school is a full boarding school for students from 5th grade to [[A-Level]], aged 10 to 19. The school is equipped with three full-size multi-purpose sports field, a swimming pool, an assembly hall, a dining hall, a sports hall, a [[Learning Resource Centre|Learning Resource Center]], a library with Wi-Fi internet, modern science labs and living quarters for its faculty. The students come from all over Nepal.

Although the school is governed as a Public Educational Trust, it charges tuition fees for most students and also receives funding from the Ministry of Education. This makes the school a blend of [[Private school|private]] and [[Public school (government funded)|public school]]. Approximately one-third of the students receive [[scholarships]] based on merit and need.

Budhanilkantha School, since its inception, has produced a considerable number of exemplary citizens. Most of its pupils go to higher education. Many of them have attended the most prestigious universities of the world and can be found active in all aspects of public life. A lot of them have risen to be enterprising businessmen, academics, researchers, doctors, lawyers, engineers, politicians, public officials and leaders of major companies.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sebsonline.org/news/news_view.aspx?id=639|title=SEBS Online - View News|website=Sebsonline.org|accessdate=6 March 2019}}</ref> The school has gained a very good reputation both within and outside Nepal.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ecs.com.np/cover_story.php?story_id%3D23 |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2010-09-22 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110307235359/http://www.ecs.com.np/cover_story.php?story_id=23 |archivedate=2011-03-07 |df= }}</ref>

==Academics==
The school operates three courses of study:
#[[School Leaving Certificate (Nepal)|School Leaving Certificate]] level (a nationwide curriculum up to class 10 prescribed by the [[Department of Education (Nepal)|Department of Education]] of Nepal),
# [[University of Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge International]] [[A-Level]] and
# 10+2 Level (Higher Secondary Education Board of Nepal, equivalent alternative to A-Level).
[[Image:Shivapuri Budhanilkantha.jpg|thumb|alt=|View of the snow-clad Shivapuri mountain from the Middle Pitch]]

Entry into the school is highly selective and students must pass an entrance exam to gain admission into the school. Normally, entrance examinations are taken for entry into class 5 and post SLC levels. This is intended to continue the high academic status of the school.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://bnks.edu.np/2010/05/12/a-level-entrance-examination/ |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2010-09-22 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100721074535/http://bnks.edu.np/2010/05/12/a-level-entrance-examination/ |archivedate=2010-07-21 |df= }}</ref>
The school also secures a record in Nation of the highest percentage of distinction in HSEB exams and 100% pass result till date. The HSEB graduates have made the institution proud by getting into medical and engineering entrance examinations securing top positions.

Out of 118 students who took the School Leaving Certificate Examination 2014, 103 secured Distinction and the rest 15 students passed in the First Division. This is the best SLC result by any batches of the school, (6000D' Batch).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://bnks.edu.np/2010/07/16/slc-results-2066/ |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2010-09-22 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110724190148/http://bnks.edu.np/2010/07/16/slc-results-2066/ |archivedate=2011-07-24 |df= }}</ref>

Budhanilkantha School was the first school to introduce [[GCE Advanced Level]] in Nepal.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wavemag.com.np/issue/article1689.html |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2010-09-23 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100402164839/http://www.wavemag.com.np/issue/article1689.html |archivedate=2010-04-02 |df= }}</ref> It currently offers A-Levels in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Economics, Business Studies, Computer Science, Accounting and English Language. It is compulsory for students to sit exams in five subjects. Mathematics and English Language have to be studied by all students. Most students choose to study science-based subjects and some choose to combine sciences and social sciences. In A-Level exams of the year 2010, 12% of entries from the school secured grade A* and 30% entries secured grade A. 56% entries from the school secured more than or equal to grade B. 73% of the total entries, excluding General Paper, was on either math or science subjects.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bnks.edu.np/category/news/|title=News - Budhanilkantha School|website=Bnks.edu.np|accessdate=6 March 2019}}</ref> Budhanilkantha students regularly feature in the [[Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge]] outstanding achiever list as the best achieving A-Level candidates in Nepal and worldwide.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/latest-news/|title=Latest news|website=Cambridgeinternational.org|accessdate=6 March 2019}}</ref><ref>[http://www.nepalnews.com/contents/2008/englishweekly/spotlight/mar/mar28/national3.php]{{dead link|date=November 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>

==Governance==
The school is managed under the Public Educational Trust. The Ministry for Education being the main trustee, the Board of Trustees (BOT) is chaired by the Education Secretary of Nepal. The School Management Committee (SMC) is responsible for the formulation, implementation, and monitoring of all policy-level matters. The Principal takes care of the day-to-day administration with the help of two Vice-Principals, Chief Administrative Officer and a team of Senior Management Team (SMT). The school is also supported by Friends of Budhanilkantha School (FOBS), the parents' representative association and Society of Ex-Budhanilkantha Students (SEBS). They also actively participate in the school governance.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/|title=School Management - Budhanilkantha School|website=Bnks.edu.np|accessdate=6 March 2019}}</ref>

The present principal of the school is Mr. Hom Nath Acharya . There are currently two vice principals in the school; Mr. Atiram K C and Mrs. Timila Shakya Acharya.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/smt/|title=Senior Management Team (SMT) - Budhanilkantha School|website=Bnks.edu.np|accessdate=6 March 2019}}</ref>

The list of Headmasters/Principals of the school are as follows:

# John B Tyson, Headmaster Designate (1966)
# Peter J Wakeman, Headmaster (1972 to 1977)
# Ken Jones, Headmaster (1978 to 1982)
# Dr. Tej Ratna Kansakar, Acting Headmaster (1983)
# John Tyson, Headmaster (1983 to 1988)
# Brian Garton, Headmaster (1989 to 1992)
# Thomas Thomas, Headmaster (1992 to 1994)
# Satyanarayan Rajbhandari, Principal (1994 to 1995)
# Narayan Prasad Sharma, Principal (1996 to 2012)
# Keshar Khulal, Principal (2013 to till date)

==Infrastructure and facilities==
[[File:Budhanilkantha School learning resource centre.jpg|thumb|right|Students using the Learning Resource Centre]]

Key infrastructures of the school are as follows:

# Three multi-purpose large sports fields: Middle Pitch, Bottom Pitch, and Top Pitch.
# Three multi-purpose medium-sized sports fields: Garden Pitches.
# A 25m competition swimming pool.
# Four outdoor and one indoor basketball courts.
# Four volleyball courts.
# A tennis court.
# Two hand ball courts.
# A sports hall.
# An assembly hall with stage and full light and sound support.
# A sound-proof auditorium hall.
# A spacious dining hall.
# Six fully equipped [[Laboratory|laboratories]] for [[Physics]], [[Chemistry]], and [[Biology]].
# A micro Hydro-electric Plant was installed with the help of Pestalozzi Overseas Children's Trust UK.
# The Learning Resource Centre (LRC) inaugurated by the First President of Nepal Rt. Hon. Dr. [[Ram Baran Yadav]]<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20071010053126/http://bnks.edu.np/bnks%20history.htm] {{dead link|date=March 2019}}</ref>
# Two computer labs, with latest computers and full internet access which accommodates around 80 students at a time.
# A relatively large library within the LRC with vast collections.
# A large portion of agricultural land to impart vocational education to the students.
# All the buildings are earthquake-proof, resisting up to 8.0 Richter scale.
# Most importantly, the best available infrastructure is the environment itself. Entering through the gate takes you into a different green and robust world with a united family.

During the past 25 years, the school has expanded tremendously. The extension of buildings for the modern science laboratory, student hostels, classrooms, swimming pool, staff flats, and office complex. The number of teaching and administrative staff has also increased. Besides this, the school has been quick to exploit changes in technology to facilitate teaching and learning.

==Clubs==
[[File:Pumori House.jpg|alt=|thumb|Pumori and Nilgiri House]]
The school has various clubs where students, especially those in the A-Level program, are handed over the responsibilities and they have to search for sponsors and organize and administer workshops, training, concerts, and other educational programs under their own steams. The members at the end need to hand in a report of the accomplishments.

The clubs have designations for students that include President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Junior Secretary, members, coordinator, advisor that number from 10 to 35 members.
The clubs running are:
# Awareness Campaign Club
#Biodiversity Club
#BNKS dot Net
# Creativity Club
# Drama And Debating Club (DADC)
# The Environment Club
# Forum of Cultural Unity on Stage (FOCUS)
# Forum of Young Economist (FYE)
#Health and Fitness Club (HFC)
# Interact Club
# LEO Club
#Mathematics Club
# Junior/Youth Red Cross Circle (J/YRCC) of Budhanilkantha School
# Science Club
# Society For Open Nepal (SFON)
# Social Service Club
# Sports Training And Recreation (STAR) Club
#Journalism Club

==Other activities==
Various programs and competitions are held to enhance the all-round development of the students. P.E. (Physical Education) Department holds various competitions among the parallel houses: basketball matches, football ([[Soccer]]) matches, [[Softball]] matches, Volleyball matches, [[Kabaddi]] matches, etc. The S.T.A.R. (Sports Recreation and Training) club also organizes Inter College Football Tournament in the memory of Late Narayan Khadka ([[Karate]] trainer and facilitator of the school), which is also termed as N.K. Memorial football tournament (formerly just Inter College Football Tournament). This tournament attracts spectators within and away from the school. Gyanendra Cup, an Inter College Basketball Tournament, was also organized by the school after the name of the former king of Nepal; but was stopped after the downfall of Kingship in Nepal. Other major activities related to sports are [[Track and field|Track and Field]] meet which is held annually, [[Pentathlon]] and [[Triathlon]] events, [[Cross country running|Cross country races]], [[Road running|Road races]], etc.

==Notable alumni==
*[[Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev]] (Late King of Nepal)
*[[Prince Nirajan of Nepal|Nirajan Shah]] (Late Prince of Nepal)
*[[Nabin K Bhattarai]] (Singer)
*[[Paras of Nepal|Paras Bir Bikram Shah]], Ex-Crown Prince of Nepal
*[[Ujwal Thapa]], president of [[Bibeksheel Nepali]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.whynepal.com/about/|title=About Ujwal Thapa|website=WhyNepal.com|accessdate=6 March 2019}}</ref>
*Birendra Bahadur Basnet (Managing Director of [[Buddha Air]])
*Pushkar Karki (Deputy Inspector General), [[Nepal Police]]
*[[Bhusan Dahal]] (Media Personality)
*[[Swarnim Wagle]] (Former Vice-Chairman of [[National Planning Commission of Nepal|National Planning Commission]])
*Jeevan Bahadur Shahi (Former Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation)

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{Commons category|Budhanilkantha School}}
* [http://www.bnks.edu.np/ Budhanilkantha School website]
* [http://www.wikinepal.org/budhanilkantha-school/ Budhanilkantha School] on WikiNepal

[[Category:Boarding schools in Nepal]]
[[Category:Cambridge schools in Nepal]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1972]]
[[Category:Schools in Kathmandu]]
[[Category:Education in Nepal]]

Budhanilkantha School

2017-02-20T08:47:26Z

113.199.253.82:

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'''Budhanilkantha School''', often referred to as '''BNKS''', is a public [[boarding school]] in Nepal. It is located in Narayansthan, 8 kilometres north of [[Kathmandu]] on the [[foothills]] of [[Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park|Shivapuri]] mountain (2,732 metres).<ref>http://www.vegetarian-restaurants.net/Nepal/Kathmandu-Valley/Budhanilkantha-Temple.htm</ref> It is named after the [[Budhanilkantha Temple]] which is located nearby.

One third of pupils are granted scholarships based on merit and need after a highly selective entrance examination held in all the 75 districts of Nepal. The school aims to impart quality education for rich and poor alike in an environment that fosters unity and equality.<ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/about/]</ref>

Representing students from all districts, backgrounds, culture and tradition, Budhanilkantha school is regarded as one of the most popular schools of Nepal. The achievements of students, a sense of integrity and respect adds fragrance to this garden of budding flowers from different species. Budhanilkantha School has been creating the best students in terms of their achievements and contributions to the world community.
<gallery>
[[File:E:\Photos\school\A1\DSC03670|thumbnail|a bnks student]]
</gallery>

==Overview==

The school was established in 1972.<ref name="bnks">http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref> The school covers about 29 hectares (574 Ropanies) of land. It is a full boarding school for students from 5th grade to [[A-Level]], aged 10 to 19. The school is equipped with three full size multi purpose sports field, a swimming pool, assembly hall, dining hall, sports hall, Learning Resource Center, library with WiFi internet, modern science labs and living quarters for its faculty. The students come from all over Nepal.

Although the school is governed as a Public Educational Trust, it charges tuition fees for most students and also receives funding from the Ministry of Education. This makes the school a blend of [[Private school|private]] and [[Public school (government funded)|public school]]. Approximately one third of the students receive [[scholarships]] based on merit and need.

Budhanilkantha School, since its inception has produced a considerable number of exemplary citizens. Most of its pupils go to higher education. Many of them have attended the most prestigious universities of the world and can be found active in all aspects of public life. A lot of them have risen to be enterprising businessmen, academics, researchers, doctors, lawyers, engineers, politicians, public officials and leaders of major companies.<ref>http://sebsonline.org/news/news_view.aspx?id=639</ref> The school has gained a very good reputation both within and outside Nepal.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ecs.com.np/cover_story.php?story_id%3D23 |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2010-09-22 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110307235359/http://www.ecs.com.np:80/cover_story.php?story_id=23 |archivedate=2011-03-07 |df= }}</ref> However, graduates of the school are often criticised in the Nepalese media for working as highly paid professionals in [[United States]] and [[Western Europe]] and not contributing enough to the economic development efforts in Nepal, urging them to return home.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nepalitimes.com.np/issue/2002/11/29/Nation/4161 |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2010-09-23 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110725095934/http://www.nepalitimes.com.np/issue/2002/11/29/Nation/4161 |archivedate=2011-07-25 |df= }} accessed 23-Sep-2010</ref>

==History==
[[Image:Sarswoti temple.jpg|thumb|alt= | ''Saraswoti'' (the goddess of learning) Temple at Budhanilkantha School]]
Budhanilkantha School was established in 1972 as a joint venture between the governments of Nepal and United Kingdom. The first batch of students took the School Leaving Certificate Examination (the national exam that is equivalent to the British [[O-Level]]) in 1980. In 1983, English was made the official language of instruction at Budhanilkantha School. The University of Cambridge([[University of Cambridge International Examinations|CIE]]) O-Level and A-Level programs were introduced in 1985.

Budhanilkantha School converted from a boys' [[single sex school]] to a [[co-educational]] institution in 1992. Co-education at Budhanilkantha has been very successful.<ref name="bnks"/>

In 1994, the British management handed over the administration to Nepalese management.

==Academics==
The school operates three courses of study:

#School Leaving Certificate level (a nationwide curriculum up to class 10 prescribed by the [[Department of Education (Nepal)|Department of Education]] of Nepal),
# [[University of Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge International]] [[A-Level]] and
# 10+2 Level (Higher Secondary Education Board of Nepal, equivalent alternative to A-Level).
[[Image:Shivapuri Budhanilkantha.jpg|thumb|alt=|View of the snow-clad Shivapuri mountain from the Middle Pitch]]

Entry into the school is highly selective and students must pass an entrance exam to gain admission into the school. Normally, entrance examinations are taken for entry into class 5 and post SLC levels. This is intended to continue the high academic status of the school.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/2010/05/12/a-level-entrance-examination/</ref>
The school also secures a record in Nation of highest percentage of distinction in HSEB exams and 100% pass result till date. The HSEB graduates have made the institution proud by getting into medical and engineering entrance examinations securing top positions.

Out of 118 students who took the School Leaving Certificate Examination 2014, 103 secured Distinction and the rest 15 students passed in the First Division.This is the best SLC result by any batches of the school. (6000D' Batch)<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/2010/07/16/slc-results-2066/</ref>

Budhanilkantha School was the first school to introduce [[GCE Advanced Level]] in Nepal.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wavemag.com.np/issue/article1689.html |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2010-09-23 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100402164839/http://www.wavemag.com.np:80/issue/article1689.html |archivedate=2010-04-02 |df= }}</ref> It currently offers A-Levels in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Economics, Business Studies, Sociology, Accounting and English Language. It is compulsory for students to sit exams in five subjects. Mathematics and English Language have to be studied by all students. Most students choose to study science-based subjects and some choose to combine sciences and social sciences. In A-Level exams of year 2010, 12% of entries from the school secured grade A* and 30% entries secured grade A. 56% entries from the school secured more than or equal to grade B. 73% of the total entries, excluding General Paper, was on either math or science subjects.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/category/news/</ref> Budhanilkantha students regularly feature in the [[Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge]] outstanding achiever list as the best achieving A-Level candidates in Nepal and worldwide.<ref>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=28054</ref><ref>http://www.nepalnews.com/contents/2008/englishweekly/spotlight/mar/mar28/national3.php{{dead link|date=November 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>

==Governance==

The school is managed under the Public Educational Trust. The Ministry for Education being the main trustee, the Board of Trustees (BOT) is chaired by the Education Secretary of Nepal. The school Management Committee (SMC) is responsible for the formulation, implementation and monitoring of all policy level matters. The Principal takes care of the day-to-day administration with the help of three Vice-Principals, Chief Administrative Officer and a team of Senior Management Team (SMT). The school is also supported by Friends of Budhanilkantha School (FOBS), the parents' representative association and Society of Ex-Budhanilkantha Students (SEBS). They also actively participate in the school governance.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/</ref>

The present principal of the school is Mr. Keshar Khulal. There are currently two vice principals in the school; Mr. Atiram K. C. and Mrs. Timila Shakya Acharya.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/smt/</ref>

The list of Headmasters/Principals of the school are as follows:

# John B Tyson, Headmaster Designate (1966)
# Peter J Wakeman, Headmaster (1972 to 1977)
# Ken Jones, Headmaster (1978 to 1982)
# Dr. Tej Ratna Kansakar, Acting Headmaster (1983)
# John Tyson, Headmaster (1983 to 1988)
# Brian Garton, Headmaster (1989 to 1992)
# Thomas Thomas, Headmaster (1992 to 1994)
# Satyanarayan Rajbhandari, Principal (1994 to 1995)
# Narayan Prasad Sharma, Principal (1996 to 2012)
# Keshar Khulal, Principal (2013-till date)

==Infrastructure and facilities==
[[File:Budhanilkantha School learning resource centre.jpg|thumb|right|Students using the Learning Resource Centre]]

Key infrastructures of the school are as follows:

# Three multi-purpose large sports fields: Middle Pitch, Bottom Pitch and Top Pitch.
# Three multi-purpose medium sized sports fields: Garden Pitches.
# A 25m competition swimming pool.<ref name="bnks"/>
# Four outdoor and one indoor basketball courts.
# Four volleyball courts.
# A tennis court.
# A sports hall.
# An assembly hall with stage and full light and sound support.
# A sound-proof auditorium hall.
# A spacious dining hall.
# Six fully equipped [[Laboratory|laboratories]] for [[Physics]], [[Chemistry]] and [[Biology]].
# A micro Hydro-electric Plant was installed with the help of Pestalozzi Overseas Children's Trust UK.
# The Learning Resource Centre (LRC) inaugurated by the First President of Nepal Rt. Hon. Dr. [[Ram Baran Yadav]] <ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/bnks%20history.htm BNKS History] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071010053126/http://bnks.edu.np/bnks%20history.htm |date=October 10, 2007 }} accessed August 20, 2007</ref>
# Two computer labs, with latest computers and full internet access which accommodates around 80 students at a time.
# A relatively large library within the LRC with vast collections.
# A large portion of agricultural land to impart vocational education to the students.
# All the buildings are earthquake-proof, resisting up to 8.0 Richter scale.
# Most importantly, the best available infrastructure is the environment itself. Entering through the gate takes you into a different green and robust world with a united family.

During the past 25 years the school has expanded tremendously. The extension of buildings for the modern science laboratory, student hostels, class rooms, swimming pool, staff flats and office complex. The number of teaching and administrative staff has also increased. Besides this, the school has been quick to exploit changes in technology to facilitate teaching and learning.<ref name="bnks"/>

==Clubs==
[[Image:Budhanilkantha Singing.gif|thumb|alt=|Students performing on stage]]
The school has various clubs where students, especially those in the A-Level program, are handed over the responsibilities and they have to search for sponsors and organize and administer workshops, trainings, concerts and other educational programs under their own steams. The members at the end need to hand in a report of the accomplishments.

The clubs have designations for students that include President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Junior Secretary, members, coordinator, advisor that number from 10 to 35 members.
The clubs running are:
# Awareness Campaign Club
# Creativity Club
# Drama And Debating Club (DADC)
# BNKS dot Net
# The Environment Club
# Forum of Cultural Unity on Stage (FOCUS)
# Forum of Young Economist (FYE)
# Interact Club
# LEO Club
# Junior/Youth Red Cross Circle (J/YRCC) of Budhanilkantha School
# Science Club
# Society For Open Nepal (SFON)
# Social Service Club
# Sports Training And Recreation (STAR) Club
# Bio Diversity Club
# Mathematics Club
# Health and Fitness Club

==Other activities==
Various programs and competitions are held to enhance all round development of the students. P.E. (Physical Education) Department holds various competitions among the parallel houses: basketball matches, football ([[Soccer]]) matches, [[Softball]] matches, Volleyball matches, [[Kabaddi]] matches, etc. The S.T.A.R. (Sports Recreation and Training) club also organizes Inter college football tournament in the memory of Late Narayan Khadka ([[Karate]] trainer and facilitator of the school), which is also termed as N.K. Memorial football tournament (formerly just Inter College Football Tournament). This tournament attracts spectators within and away from the school. Gyanendra Cup, an Inter College Basketball Tournament, was also organized by the school after the name of the former king of Nepal; but was stopped after the downfall of Kingship in Nepal. Other major activities related to sports are: Track and Field meets which is held annually, [[Pentathlon]] and [[Triathlon]] events, Cross country races, Road races,etc.

==Notable alumni==
*[[Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev]] (Late King of Nepal)
*[[Prince Nirajan of Nepal|Nirajan Shah]] (Late Prince of Nepal)
*[[Nabin K Bhattarai]] (Singer)
*Paras Shah (Ex-Crown Prince of Nepal)
*Birendra Bahadur Basnet (Managing Director of [[Buddha Air]])
*Bhusan Dahal (Media Personality)
*Swornim Wagle (Member, National Planning Commission, Nepal)
*Jeevan Bahadur Shahi (Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation)

==References==
{{Reflist|30em}}

==External links==
{{Commons category|Budhanilkantha School}}
* [http://www.bnks.edu.np/ Budhanilkantha School website]
* [http://www.wikinepal.org/budhanilkantha-school/ Budhanilkantha School] on WikiNepal

[[Category:Boarding schools in Nepal]]
[[Category:Cambridge schools in Nepal]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1972]]
[[Category:Schools in Kathmandu]]

Budhanilkantha School

2017-01-07T16:51:46Z

113.199.253.249:

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'''Budhanilkantha School''', often referred to as '''BNKS''', is a public [[boarding school]] in Nepal. It is located in Narayansthan, 8 kilometres north of [[Kathmandu]] on the [[foothills]] of [[Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park|Shivapuri]] mountain (2,732 metres).<ref>http://www.vegetarian-restaurants.net/Nepal/Kathmandu-Valley/Budhanilkantha-Temple.htm</ref> It is named after the [[Budhanilkantha Temple]] which is located nearby.

One third of pupils are granted scholarships based on merit and need after a highly selective entrance examination held in all the 75 districts of Nepal. The school aims to impart quality education for rich and poor alike in an environment that fosters unity and equality.<ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/about/]</ref>

Representing students from all districts, backgrounds, culture and tradition, Budhanilkantha school is an epitome of the diversity of Nepal. The achievements of students, a sense of integrity and respect adds fragrance to this garden of budding flowers from different species. Budhanilkantha School has been creating the best students in terms of their achievements and contributions to the world community.

<gallery>
[[File:E:\Photos\school\A1\DSC03670|thumbnail|a bnks student]]
</gallery>

==Overview==

The school was established in 1972.<ref name="bnks">http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref> The school covers about 29 hectares (574 Ropanies) of land. It is a full boarding school for students from 5th grade to [[A-Level]], aged 10 to 19. The school is equipped with three full size multi purpose sports field, a swimming pool, assembly hall, dining hall, sports hall, Learning Resource Center, library with WiFi internet, modern science labs and living quarters for its faculty. The students come from all over Nepal.

Although the school is governed as a Public Educational Trust, it charges tuition fees for most students and also receives funding from the Ministry of Education. This makes the school a blend of [[Private school|private]] and [[Public school (government funded)|public school]]. Approximately one third of the students receive [[scholarships]] based on merit and need. The scholarships are mostly funded by the Ministry of Education of Nepal.

Budhanilkantha School, since its inception has produced a considerable number of exemplary citizens. Most of its pupils go to higher education. Many of them have attended the most prestigious universities of the world and can be found active in all aspects of public life. A lot of them have risen to be enterprising businessmen, academics, researchers, doctors, lawyers, engineers, politicians, public officials and leaders of major companies.<ref>http://sebsonline.org/news/news_view.aspx?id=639</ref> The school has gained a very good reputation both within and outside Nepal.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ecs.com.np/cover_story.php?story_id%3D23 |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2010-09-22 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110307235359/http://www.ecs.com.np:80/cover_story.php?story_id=23 |archivedate=2011-03-07 |df= }}</ref> However, graduates of the school are often criticised in the Nepalese media for working as highly paid professionals in [[United States]] and [[Western Europe]] and not contributing enough to the economic development efforts in Nepal, urging them to return home.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nepalitimes.com.np/issue/2002/11/29/Nation/4161 |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2010-09-23 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110725095934/http://www.nepalitimes.com.np/issue/2002/11/29/Nation/4161 |archivedate=2011-07-25 |df= }} accessed 23-Sep-2010</ref> Perhaps, the recent examples of Budhnilkantha School students' contributions marks a contradiction in the preceding sentence. To give an example among the many initiatives of BNKS alumni: SEBS (Society of Ex-Budhanilkantha Students) has undoubtedly been a highly active NGO in Nepal and other parts of the world since 1982.

==History==
[[Image:Sarswoti temple.jpg|thumb|alt= | ''Saraswoti'' (the goddess of learning) Temple at Budhanilkantha School]]
Budhanilkantha School was established in 1972 as a joint venture between the governments of Nepal and United Kingdom. The first batch of students took the School Leaving Certificate Examination (the national exam that is equivalent to the British [[O-Level]]) in 1980. In 1983, English was made the official language of instruction at Budhanilkantha School. The University of Cambridge([[University of Cambridge International Examinations|CIE]]) O-Level and A-Level programs were introduced in 1985.

Budhanilkantha School converted from a boys' [[single sex school]] to a [[co-educational]] institution in 1992. Co-education at Budhanilkantha has been very successful.<ref name="bnks"/>

In 1994, the British management handed over the administration to Nepalese management.

==Academics==
The school operates three courses of study:

#School Leaving Certificate level (a nationwide curriculum up to class 10 prescribed by the [[Department of Education (Nepal)|Department of Education]] of Nepal),
# [[University of Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge International]] [[A-Level]] and
# 10+2 Level (Higher Secondary Education Board of Nepal, equivalent alternative to A-Level).
[[Image:Shivapuri Budhanilkantha.jpg|thumb|alt=|View of the snow-clad Shivapuri mountain from the Middle Pitch]]

Entry into the school is highly selective and students must pass an entrance exam to gain admission into the school. Normally, entrance examinations are taken for entry into class 5 and post SLC levels. This is intended to continue the high academic status of the school.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/2010/05/12/a-level-entrance-examination/</ref>
The school also secures a record in Nation of highest percentage of distinction in HSEB exams and 100% pass result till date. The HSEB graduates have made the institution proud by getting into medical and engineering entrance examinations securing top positions.

Out of 118 students who took the School Leaving Certificate Examination 2014, 103 secured Distinction and the rest 15 students passed in the First Division.This is the best SLC result by any batches of the school. (6000D' Batch)<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/2010/07/16/slc-results-2066/</ref>

Budhanilkantha School was the first school to introduce [[GCE Advanced Level]] in Nepal.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wavemag.com.np/issue/article1689.html |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2010-09-23 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100402164839/http://www.wavemag.com.np:80/issue/article1689.html |archivedate=2010-04-02 |df= }}</ref> It currently offers A-Levels in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Economics, Business Studies, Sociology, Accounting and English Language. It is compulsory for students to sit exams in five subjects. Mathematics and English Language have to be studied by all students. Most students choose to study science-based subjects and some choose to combine sciences and social sciences. In A-Level exams of year 2010, 12% of entries from the school secured grade A* and 30% entries secured grade A. 56% entries from the school secured more than or equal to grade B. 73% of the total entries, excluding General Paper, was on either math or science subjects.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/category/news/</ref> Budhanilkantha students regularly feature in the [[Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge]] outstanding achiever list as the best achieving A-Level candidates in Nepal and worldwide.<ref>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=28054</ref><ref>http://www.nepalnews.com/contents/2008/englishweekly/spotlight/mar/mar28/national3.php{{dead link|date=November 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>

==Governance==

The school is managed under the Public Educational Trust. The Ministry for Education being the main trustee, the Board of Trustees (BOT) is chaired by the Education Secretary of Nepal. The school Management Committee (SMC) is responsible for the formulation, implementation and monitoring of all policy level matters. The Principal takes care of the day-to-day administration with the help of three Vice-Principals, Chief Administrative Officer and a team of Senior Management Team (SMT). The school is also supported by Friends of Budhanilkantha School (FOBS), the parents' representative association and Society of Ex-Budhanilkantha Students (SEBS). They also actively participate in the school governance.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/</ref>

The present principal of the school is Mr. Keshar Khulal. There are currently two vice principals in the school; Mr. Atiram K. C. and Mrs. C. Dolma.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/smt/</ref>

The list of Headmasters/Principals of the school are as follows:

# John B Tyson, Headmaster Designate (1966)
# Peter J Wakeman, Headmaster (1972 to 1977)
# Ken Jones, Headmaster (1978 to 1982)
# Dr. Tej Ratna Kansakar, Acting Headmaster (1983)
# John Tyson, Headmaster (1983 to 1988)
# Brian Garton, Headmaster (1989 to 1992)
# Thomas Thomas, Headmaster (1992 to 1994)
# Satyanarayan Rajbhandari, Principal (1994 to 1995)
# Narayan Prasad Sharma, Principal (1996 to 2012)
# Keshar Khulal, Principal (2013-till date)

==Infrastructure and facilities==
[[File:Budhanilkantha School learning resource centre.jpg|thumb|right|Students using the Learning Resource Centre]]

Key infrastructures of the school are as follows:

# Three multi-purpose large sports fields: Middle Pitch, Bottom Pitch and Top Pitch.
# Three multi-purpose medium sized sports fields: Garden Pitches.
# A 25m competition swimming pool.<ref name="bnks"/>
# Four outdoor and one indoor basketball courts.
# Four volleyball courts.
# A tennis court.
# A sports hall.
# An assembly hall with stage and full light and sound support.
# A sound-proof auditorium hall.
# A spacious dining hall.
# Six fully equipped [[Laboratory|laboratories]] for [[Physics]], [[Chemistry]] and [[Biology]].
# A micro Hydro-electric Plant was installed with the help of Pestalozzi Overseas Children's Trust UK.
# The Learning Resource Centre (LRC) inaugurated by the First President of Nepal Rt. Hon. Dr. [[Ram Baran Yadav]] <ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/bnks%20history.htm BNKS History] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071010053126/http://bnks.edu.np/bnks%20history.htm |date=October 10, 2007 }} accessed August 20, 2007</ref>
# Two computer labs, with latest computers and full internet access which accommodates around 80 students at a time.
# A relatively large library within the LRC with vast collections.
# A large portion of agricultural land to impart vocational education to the students.
# All the buildings are earthquake-proof, resisting up to 8.0 Richter scale.
# Most importantly, the best available infrastructure is the environment itself. Entering through the gate takes you into a different green and robust world with a united family.

During the past 25 years the school has expanded tremendously. The extension of buildings for the modern science laboratory, student hostels, class rooms, swimming pool, staff flats and office complex. The number of teaching and administrative staff has also increased. Besides this, the school has been quick to exploit changes in technology to facilitate teaching and learning.<ref name="bnks"/>

==Clubs==
[[Image:Budhanilkantha Singing.gif|thumb|alt=|Students performing on stage]]
The school has various clubs where students, especially those in the A-Level program, are handed over the responsibilities and they have to search for sponsors and organize and administer workshops, trainings, concerts and other educational programs under their own steams. The members at the end need to hand in a report of the accomplishments.

The clubs have designations for students that include President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Junior Secretary, members, coordinator, advisor that number from 10 to 35 members.
The clubs running are:
# Awareness Campaign Club
# Creativity Club
# Drama And Debating Club (DADC)
# BNKS.Net
# The Environment Club
# Forum of Cultural Unity on Stage (FOCUS)
# Forum of Young Economist (FYE)
# Interact Club
# LEO Club
# Junior/Youth Red Cross Circle (J/YRCC) of Budhanilkantha School
# Science Club
# Society For Open Nepal (SFON)
# Social Service Club
# Sports Training And Recreation (STAR) Club
# Bio Diversity Club
# Mathematics Club
# Health and Fitness Club

==Other activities==
Various programs and competitions are held to enhance all round development of the students. P.E. (Physical Education) Department holds various competitions among the parallel houses: basketball matches, football ([[Soccer]]) matches, [[Softball]] matches, Volleyball matches, [[Kabaddi]] matches, etc. The S.T.A.R. (Sports Recreation and Training) club also organizes Inter college football tournament in the memory of Late Narayan Khadka ([[Karate]] trainer and facilitator of the school), which is also termed as N.K. Memorial football tournament (formerly just Inter College Football Tournament). This tournament attracts spectators within and away from the school. Gyanendra Cup, an Inter College Basketball Tournament, was also organized by the school after the name of the former king of Nepal; but was stopped after the downfall of Kingship in Nepal. Other major activities related to sports are: Track and Field meets which is held annually, [[Pentathlon]] and [[Triathlon]] events, Cross country races, Road races,etc.

==Notable alumni==
*[[Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev]] (Late King of Nepal)
*[[Prince Nirajan of Nepal|Nirajan Shah]] (Late Prince of Nepal)
*[[Nabin K Bhattarai]] (Singer)
*Paras Shah(Ex crown prince of Nepal)
*Birendra Bahadur Basnet (Proprietor/Managing Director of [[Buddha Air]])
*Bhusan Dahal (media personality)
*Swornim wagle (National Planning Commission, Nepal)
*Jeevan Bahadur Shahi (Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation)

==References==
{{Reflist|30em}}

==External links==
{{Commons category|Budhanilkantha School}}
* [http://www.bnks.edu.np/ Budhanilkantha School website]
* [http://www.wikinepal.org/budhanilkantha-school/ Budhanilkantha School] on WikiNepal

[[Category:Boarding schools in Nepal]]
[[Category:Cambridge schools in Nepal]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1972]]
[[Category:Schools in Kathmandu]]

Budhanilkantha School

2017-01-07T16:50:51Z

113.199.253.249: It was good.

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| headmaster =
| headmistress =
| head teacher =
| principal = Mr. Keshar Bahadur Khulal (BNKS alumuni)
| director =
| superintendent =
| type = [[Public school (government funded)|Public]], [[independent school]], [[boarding school]], [[coeducational]]
| established = 1972 AD
| staff = around 150
| faculty = 80
| students = 1000 (approximately)
| student to teacher ratio= 10:1
| enrollment = 5 - 12
| address = Narayansthan, Vishnu VDC
| city = Kathmandu
| state =
| country = Nepal
| free_label =
| free =
| colors =
| mascot =
| nickname = BNKS
| song =
| district = Kathmandu
| affiliations = [[School Leaving Certificate (Nepal)|School Leaving Certificate]] (Grade 10) [[University of Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge International Examinations]] (A-level) Higher Secondary Education Board (10+2)
| endowment = N/A
| authorizer =
| information =
| website = [http://www.bnks.edu.np bnks.edu.np]
}}

'''Budhanilkantha School''', often referred to as '''BNKS''', is a public [[boarding school]] in Nepal. It is located in Narayansthan, 8 kilometres north of [[Kathmandu]] on the [[foothills]] of [[Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park|Shivapuri]] mountain (2,732 metres).<ref>http://www.vegetarian-restaurants.net/Nepal/Kathmandu-Valley/Budhanilkantha-Temple.htm</ref> It is named after the [[Budhanilkantha Temple]] which is located nearby.

One third of pupils are granted scholarships based on merit and need after a highly selective entrance examination held in all the 75 districts of Nepal. The school aims to impart quality education for rich and poor alike in an environment that fosters unity and equality.<ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/about/]</ref>

Representing students from all districts, backgrounds, culture and tradition, Budhanilkantha school is an epitome of the diversity of Nepal. The achievements of students, a sense of integrity and respect adds fragrance to this garden of budding flowers from different species. Budhanilkantha School has been creating the best students in terms of their achievements and contributions to the world community.

<gallery>
[[File:E:\Photos\school\A1\DSC03670|thumbnail|a bnks student]]
</gallery>

There are 13 houses. In which 8 are of boys' And the rest 5 are of girls'.
Houses Classes Girls/Boys Motto

==Overview==

The school was established in 1972.<ref name="bnks">http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref> The school covers about 29 hectares (574 Ropanies) of land. It is a full boarding school for students from 5th grade to [[A-Level]], aged 10 to 19. The school is equipped with three full size multi purpose sports field, a swimming pool, assembly hall, dining hall, sports hall, Learning Resource Center, library with WiFi internet, modern science labs and living quarters for its faculty. The students come from all over Nepal.

Although the school is governed as a Public Educational Trust, it charges tuition fees for most students and also receives funding from the Ministry of Education. This makes the school a blend of [[Private school|private]] and [[Public school (government funded)|public school]]. Approximately one third of the students receive [[scholarships]] based on merit and need. The scholarships are mostly funded by the Ministry of Education of Nepal.

Budhanilkantha School, since its inception has produced a considerable number of exemplary citizens. Most of its pupils go to higher education. Many of them have attended the most prestigious universities of the world and can be found active in all aspects of public life. A lot of them have risen to be enterprising businessmen, academics, researchers, doctors, lawyers, engineers, politicians, public officials and leaders of major companies.<ref>http://sebsonline.org/news/news_view.aspx?id=639</ref> The school has gained a very good reputation both within and outside Nepal.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ecs.com.np/cover_story.php?story_id%3D23 |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2010-09-22 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110307235359/http://www.ecs.com.np:80/cover_story.php?story_id=23 |archivedate=2011-03-07 |df= }}</ref> However, graduates of the school are often criticised in the Nepalese media for working as highly paid professionals in [[United States]] and [[Western Europe]] and not contributing enough to the economic development efforts in Nepal, urging them to return home.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nepalitimes.com.np/issue/2002/11/29/Nation/4161 |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2010-09-23 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110725095934/http://www.nepalitimes.com.np/issue/2002/11/29/Nation/4161 |archivedate=2011-07-25 |df= }} accessed 23-Sep-2010</ref> Perhaps, the recent examples of Budhnilkantha School students' contributions marks a contradiction in the preceding sentence. To give an example among the many initiatives of BNKS alumni: SEBS (Society of Ex-Budhanilkantha Students) has undoubtedly been a highly active NGO in Nepal and other parts of the world since 1982.

==History==
[[Image:Sarswoti temple.jpg|thumb|alt= | ''Saraswoti'' (the goddess of learning) Temple at Budhanilkantha School]]
Budhanilkantha School was established in 1972 as a joint venture between the governments of Nepal and United Kingdom. The first batch of students took the School Leaving Certificate Examination (the national exam that is equivalent to the British [[O-Level]]) in 1980. In 1983, English was made the official language of instruction at Budhanilkantha School. The University of Cambridge([[University of Cambridge International Examinations|CIE]]) O-Level and A-Level programs were introduced in 1985.

Budhanilkantha School converted from a boys' [[single sex school]] to a [[co-educational]] institution in 1992. Co-education at Budhanilkantha has been very successful.<ref name="bnks"/>

In 1994, the British management handed over the administration to Nepalese management.

==Academics==
The school operates three courses of study:

#School Leaving Certificate level (a nationwide curriculum up to class 10 prescribed by the [[Department of Education (Nepal)|Department of Education]] of Nepal),
# [[University of Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge International]] [[A-Level]] and
# 10+2 Level (Higher Secondary Education Board of Nepal, equivalent alternative to A-Level).
[[Image:Shivapuri Budhanilkantha.jpg|thumb|alt=|View of the snow-clad Shivapuri mountain from the Middle Pitch]]

Entry into the school is highly selective and students must pass an entrance exam to gain admission into the school. Normally, entrance examinations are taken for entry into class 5 and post SLC levels. This is intended to continue the high academic status of the school.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/2010/05/12/a-level-entrance-examination/</ref>
The school also secures a record in Nation of highest percentage of distinction in HSEB exams and 100% pass result till date. The HSEB graduates have made the institution proud by getting into medical and engineering entrance examinations securing top positions.

Out of 118 students who took the School Leaving Certificate Examination 2014, 103 secured Distinction and the rest 15 students passed in the First Division.This is the best SLC result by any batches of the school. (6000D' Batch)<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/2010/07/16/slc-results-2066/</ref>

Budhanilkantha School was the first school to introduce [[GCE Advanced Level]] in Nepal.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wavemag.com.np/issue/article1689.html |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2010-09-23 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100402164839/http://www.wavemag.com.np:80/issue/article1689.html |archivedate=2010-04-02 |df= }}</ref> It currently offers A-Levels in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Economics, Business Studies, Sociology, Accounting and English Language. It is compulsory for students to sit exams in five subjects. Mathematics and English Language have to be studied by all students. Most students choose to study science-based subjects and some choose to combine sciences and social sciences. In A-Level exams of year 2010, 12% of entries from the school secured grade A* and 30% entries secured grade A. 56% entries from the school secured more than or equal to grade B. 73% of the total entries, excluding General Paper, was on either math or science subjects.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/category/news/</ref> Budhanilkantha students regularly feature in the [[Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge]] outstanding achiever list as the best achieving A-Level candidates in Nepal and worldwide.<ref>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=28054</ref><ref>http://www.nepalnews.com/contents/2008/englishweekly/spotlight/mar/mar28/national3.php{{dead link|date=November 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>

==Governance==

The school is managed under the Public Educational Trust. The Ministry for Education being the main trustee, the Board of Trustees (BOT) is chaired by the Education Secretary of Nepal. The school Management Committee (SMC) is responsible for the formulation, implementation and monitoring of all policy level matters. The Principal takes care of the day-to-day administration with the help of three Vice-Principals, Chief Administrative Officer and a team of Senior Management Team (SMT). The school is also supported by Friends of Budhanilkantha School (FOBS), the parents' representative association and Society of Ex-Budhanilkantha Students (SEBS). They also actively participate in the school governance.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/</ref>

The present principal of the school is Mr. Keshar Khulal. There are currently two vice principals in the school; Mr. Atiram K. C. and Mrs. C. Dolma.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/smt/</ref>

The list of Headmasters/Principals of the school are as follows:

# John B Tyson, Headmaster Designate (1966)
# Peter J Wakeman, Headmaster (1972 to 1977)
# Ken Jones, Headmaster (1978 to 1982)
# Dr. Tej Ratna Kansakar, Acting Headmaster (1983)
# John Tyson, Headmaster (1983 to 1988)
# Brian Garton, Headmaster (1989 to 1992)
# Thomas Thomas, Headmaster (1992 to 1994)
# Satyanarayan Rajbhandari, Principal (1994 to 1995)
# Narayan Prasad Sharma, Principal (1996 to 2012)
# Keshar Khulal, Principal (2013-till date)

==Infrastructure and facilities==
[[File:Budhanilkantha School learning resource centre.jpg|thumb|right|Students using the Learning Resource Centre]]

Key infrastructures of the school are as follows:

# Three multi-purpose large sports fields: Middle Pitch, Bottom Pitch and Top Pitch.
# Three multi-purpose medium sized sports fields: Garden Pitches.
# A 25m competition swimming pool.<ref name="bnks"/>
# Four outdoor and one indoor basketball courts.
# Four volleyball courts.
# A tennis court.
# A sports hall.
# An assembly hall with stage and full light and sound support.
# A sound-proof auditorium hall.
# A spacious dining hall.
# Six fully equipped [[Laboratory|laboratories]] for [[Physics]], [[Chemistry]] and [[Biology]].
# A micro Hydro-electric Plant was installed with the help of Pestalozzi Overseas Children's Trust UK.
# The Learning Resource Centre (LRC) inaugurated by the First President of Nepal Rt. Hon. Dr. [[Ram Baran Yadav]] <ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/bnks%20history.htm BNKS History] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071010053126/http://bnks.edu.np/bnks%20history.htm |date=October 10, 2007 }} accessed August 20, 2007</ref>
# Two computer labs, with latest computers and full internet access which accommodates around 80 students at a time.
# A relatively large library within the LRC with vast collections.
# A large portion of agricultural land to impart vocational education to the students.
# All the buildings are earthquake-proof, resisting up to 8.0 Richter scale.
# Most importantly, the best available infrastructure is the environment itself. Entering through the gate takes you into a different green and robust world with a united family.

During the past 25 years the school has expanded tremendously. The extension of buildings for the modern science laboratory, student hostels, class rooms, swimming pool, staff flats and office complex. The number of teaching and administrative staff has also increased. Besides this, the school has been quick to exploit changes in technology to facilitate teaching and learning.<ref name="bnks"/>

==Clubs==
[[Image:Budhanilkantha Singing.gif|thumb|alt=|Students performing on stage]]
The school has various clubs where students, especially those in the A-Level program, are handed over the responsibilities and they have to search for sponsors and organize and administer workshops, trainings, concerts and other educational programs under their own steams. The members at the end need to hand in a report of the accomplishments.

The clubs have designations for students that include President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Junior Secretary, members, coordinator, advisor that number from 10 to 35 members.
The clubs running are:
# Awareness Campaign Club
# Creativity Club
# Drama And Debating Club (DADC)
# BNKS.Net
# The Environment Club
# Forum of Cultural Unity on Stage (FOCUS)
# Forum of Young Economist (FYE)
# Interact Club
# LEO Club
# Junior/Youth Red Cross Circle (J/YRCC) of Budhanilkantha School
# Science Club
# Society For Open Nepal (SFON)
# Social Service Club
# Sports Training And Recreation (STAR) Club
# Bio Diversity Club
# Mathematics Club
# Health and Fitness Club

==Other activities==
Various programs and competitions are held to enhance all round development of the students. P.E. (Physical Education) Department holds various competitions among the parallel houses: basketball matches, football ([[Soccer]]) matches, [[Softball]] matches, Volleyball matches, [[Kabaddi]] matches, etc. The S.T.A.R. (Sports Recreation and Training) club also organizes Inter college football tournament in the memory of Late Narayan Khadka ([[Karate]] trainer and facilitator of the school), which is also termed as N.K. Memorial football tournament (formerly just Inter College Football Tournament). This tournament attracts spectators within and away from the school. Gyanendra Cup, an Inter College Basketball Tournament, was also organized by the school after the name of the former king of Nepal; but was stopped after the downfall of Kingship in Nepal. Other major activities related to sports are: Track and Field meets which is held annually, [[Pentathlon]] and [[Triathlon]] events, Cross country races, Road races,etc.

==Notable alumni==
*[[Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev]] (Late King of Nepal)
*[[Prince Nirajan of Nepal|Nirajan Shah]] (Late Prince of Nepal)
*[[Nabin K Bhattarai]] (Singer)
*Paras Shah(Ex crown prince of Nepal)
*Birendra Bahadur Basnet (Proprietor/Managing Director of [[Buddha Air]])
*Bhusan Dahal (media personality)
*Swornim wagle (National Planning Commission, Nepal)
*Jeevan Bahadur Shahi (Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation)

==References==
{{Reflist|30em}}

==External links==
{{Commons category|Budhanilkantha School}}
* [http://www.bnks.edu.np/ Budhanilkantha School website]
* [http://www.wikinepal.org/budhanilkantha-school/ Budhanilkantha School] on WikiNepal

[[Category:Boarding schools in Nepal]]
[[Category:Cambridge schools in Nepal]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1972]]
[[Category:Schools in Kathmandu]]

Budhanilkantha School

2016-09-22T13:18:50Z

113.199.151.10: /* Notable alumni */ a proper bar should be set up for who to include here

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'''Budhanilkantha School''', often referred to as '''BNKS''', is a public [[boarding school]] in Nepal. It is located in Narayansthan, 8 kilometres north of [[Kathmandu]] on the [[foothills]] of [[Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park|Shivapuri]] mountain (2,732 metres).<ref>http://www.vegetarian-restaurants.net/Nepal/Kathmandu-Valley/Budhanilkantha-Temple.htm</ref> It is named after the [[Budhanilkantha Temple]] which is located nearby.

One third of pupils are granted scholarships based on merit and need after a highly selective entrance examination held in all the 75 districts of Nepal. The school aims to impart quality education for rich and poor alike in an environment that fosters unity and equality.<ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/about/]</ref>

Representing students from all districts, backgrounds, culture and tradition, Budhanilkantha school is an epitome of the diversity of Nepal. The achievements of students, a sense of integrity and respect adds fragrance to this garden of budding flowers from different species. Budhanilkantha School has been creating the best students in terms of their achievements and contributions to the world community.

<gallery>
[[File:E:\Photos\school\A1\DSC03670|thumbnail|a bnks student]]
</gallery>

==Overview==

The school was established in 1972.<ref name="bnks">http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref> The school covers about 29 hectares (574 Ropanies) of land. It is a full boarding school for students from 5th grade to [[A-Level]], aged 10 to 19. The school is equipped with three full size multi purpose sports field, a swimming pool, assembly hall, dining hall, sports hall, Learning Resource Center, library with WiFi internet, modern science labs and living quarters for its faculty. The students come from all over Nepal.

Although the school is governed as a Public Educational Trust, it charges tuition fees for most students and also receives funding from the Ministry of Education. This makes the school a blend of [[Private school|private]] and [[Public school (government funded)|public school]]. Approximately one third of the students receive [[scholarships]] based on merit and need. The scholarships are mostly funded by the Ministry of Education of Nepal.

Budhanilkantha School, since its inception has produced a considerable number of exemplary citizens. Most of its pupils go to higher education. Many of them have attended the most prestigious universities of the world and can be found active in all aspects of public life. A lot of them have risen to be enterprising businessmen, academics, researchers, doctors, lawyers, engineers, politicians, public officials and leaders of major companies.<ref>http://sebsonline.org/news/news_view.aspx?id=639</ref> The school has gained a very good reputation both within and outside Nepal.<ref>http://www.ecs.com.np/cover_story.php?story_id=23</ref> However, graduates of the school are often criticised in the Nepalese media for working as highly paid professionals in [[United States]] and [[Western Europe]] and not contributing enough to the economic development efforts in Nepal, urging them to return home.<ref>http://www.nepalitimes.com.np/issue/2002/11/29/Nation/4161 accessed 23-Sep-2010</ref> Perhaps, the recent examples of Budhnilkantha School students' contributions marks a contradiction in the preceding sentence. To give an example among the many initiatives of BNKS alumni: SEBS (Society of Ex-Budhanilkantha Students) has undoubtedly been a highly active NGO in Nepal and other parts of the world since 1982.

==History==
[[Image:Sarswoti temple.jpg|thumb|alt= | ''Saraswoti'' (the goddess of learning) Temple at Budhanilkantha School]]
Budhanilkantha School was established in 1972 as a joint venture between the governments of Nepal and United Kingdom. The first batch of students took the School Leaving Certificate Examination (the national exam that is equivalent to the British [[O-Level]]) in 1980. In 1983, English was made the official language of instruction at Budhanilkantha School. The University of Cambridge([[University of Cambridge International Examinations|CIE]]) O-Level and A-Level programs were introduced in 1985.

Budhanilkantha School converted from a boys' [[single sex school]] to a [[co-educational]] institution in 1992. Co-education at Budhanilkantha has been very successful.<ref name="bnks"/>

In 1994, the British management handed over the administration to Nepalese management.

==Academics==
The school operates three courses of study:

#School Leaving Certificate level (a nationwide curriculum up to class 10 prescribed by the [[Department of Education (Nepal)|Department of Education]] of Nepal),
# [[University of Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge International]] [[A-Level]] and
# 10+2 Level (Higher Secondary Education Board of Nepal, equivalent alternative to A-Level).
[[Image:Shivapuri Budhanilkantha.jpg|thumb|alt=|View of the snow-clad Shivapuri mountain from the Middle Pitch]]

Entry into the school is highly selective and students must pass an entrance exam to gain admission into the school. Normally, entrance examinations are taken for entry into class 5 and post SLC levels. This is intended to continue the high academic status of the school.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/2010/05/12/a-level-entrance-examination/</ref>

Out of 118 students who took the School Leaving Certificate Examination 2014, 103 secured Distinction and the rest 93 students passed in the First Division.This is the best SLC result by any batches of the school. (6000D' Batch)<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/2010/07/16/slc-results-2066/</ref>

Budhanilkantha School was the first school to introduce [[GCE Advanced Level]] in Nepal.<ref>http://www.wavemag.com.np/issue/article1689.html</ref> It currently offers A-Levels in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Economics, Business Studies, Sociology, Accounting and English Language. It is compulsory for students to sit exams in five subjects. Mathematics and English Language have to be studied by all students. Most students choose to study science based subjects and some choose to combine sciences and social sciences. In A-Level exams of year 2010, 12% of entries from the school secured grade A* and 30% entries secured grade A. 56% entries from the school secured more than or equal to grade B. 73% of the total entries, excluding General Paper, was on either math or science subjects.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/category/news/</ref> Budhanilkantha students regularly feature in the [[Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge]] outstanding achiever list as the best achieving A-Level candidates in Nepal and worldwide.<ref>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=28054</ref><ref>http://www.nepalnews.com/contents/2008/englishweekly/spotlight/mar/mar28/national3.php</ref>

==Governance==

The school is managed under the Public Educational Trust. The Ministry for Education being the main trustee, the Board of Trustees (BOT) is chaired by the Education Secretary of Nepal. The school Management Committee (SMC) is responsible for the formulation, implementation and monitoring of all policy level matters. The Principal takes care of the day-to-day administration with the help of three Vice-Principals, Chief Administrative Officer and a team of Senior Management Team (SMT). The school is also supported by Friends of Budhanilkantha School (FOBS), the parents' representative association and Society of Ex-Budhanilkantha Students (SEBS). They also actively participate in the school governance.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/</ref>

The present principal of the school is Mr. Keshar Khulal. There are currently two vice principals in the school; Mr. Atiram K. C. and Mrs. C. Dolma.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/smt/</ref>

The list of Headmasters/Principals of the school are as follows:

# John B Tyson, Headmaster Designate (1966)
# Peter J Wakeman, Headmaster (1972 to 1977)
# Ken Jones, Headmaster (1978 to 1982)
# Dr. Tej Ratna Kansakar, Acting Headmaster (1983)
# John Tyson, Headmaster (1983 to 1988)
# Brian Garton, Headmaster (1989 to 1992)
# Thomas Thomas, Headmaster (1992 to 1994)
# Satyanarayan Rajbhandari, Principal (1994 to 1995)
# Narayan Prasad Sharma, Principal (1996 to 2012)
# Keshar Khulal, Principal (2013-till date)

==Infrastructure and facilities==
[[File:Budhanilkantha School learning resource centre.jpg|thumb|right|Students using the Learning Resource Centre]]

Key infrastructures of the school are as follows:

# Three multi-purpose large sports fields: Middle Pitch, Bottom Pitch and Top Pitch.
# Three multi-purpose medium sized sports fields: Garden Pitches.
# A 25m competition swimming pool.<ref name="bnks"/>
# Four outdoor and one indoor basketball courts.
# Four volleyball courts.
# A tennis court.
# A sports hall.
# An assembly hall with stage and full light and sound support.
# A sound-proof auditorium hall.
# A spacious dining hall.
# Six fully equipped [[Laboratory|laboratories]] for [[Physics]], [[Chemistry]] and [[Biology]].
# A micro Hydro-electric Plant was installed with the help of Pestalozzi Overseas Children's Trust UK.
# The Learning Resource Centre (LRC) inaugurated by the First President of Nepal Rt. Hon. Dr. [[Ram Baran Yadav]] <ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/bnks%20history.htm BNKS History] accessed August 20, 2007</ref>
# Two computer labs, with latest computers and full internet access which accommodates around 80 students at a time.
# A relatively large library within the LRC with vast collections.
# A large portion of agricultural land to impart vocational education to the students.
# All the buildings are earthquake-proof, resisting up to 8.0 Richter scale.
# Most importantly, the best available infrastructure is the environment itself. Entering through the gate takes you into a different green and robust world with a united family.

During the past 25 years the school has expanded tremendously. The extension of buildings for the modern science laboratory, student hostels, class rooms, swimming pool, staff flats and office complex. The number of teaching and administrative staff has also increased. Besides this, the school has been quick to exploit changes in technology to facilitate teaching and learning.<ref name="bnks"/>

==Clubs==
[[Image:Budhanilkantha Singing.gif|thumb|alt=|Students performing on stage]]
The school has various clubs where students, especially those in the A-Level program, are handed over the responsibilities and they have to search for sponsors and organize and administer workshops, trainings, concerts and other educational programs under their own steams. The members at the end need to hand in a report of the accomplishments.

The clubs have designations for students that include President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Junior Secretary, members, coordinator, advisor that number from 10 to 35 members.
The clubs running are:
# Awareness Campaign Club
# Creativity Club
# Drama And Debating Club (DADC)
# BNKS.Net
# The Environment Club
# Forum of Cultural Unity on Stage (FOCUS)
# Forum of Young Economist (FYE)
# Interact Club
# LEO Club
# Junior/Youth Red Cross Circle (J/YRCC) of Budhanilkantha School
# Science Club
# Society For Open Nepal (SFON)
# Social Service Club
# Sports Training And Recreation (STAR) Club
# Journalism Club
# Mathematics Club
# Health and Fitness Club

==Other activities==
Various programs and competitions are held to enhance all round development of the students. P.E. (Physical Education) Department holds various competitions among the parallel houses: basketball matches, football ([[Soccer]]) matches, [[Softball]] matches, Volleyball matches, [[Kabaddi]] matches, etc. The S.T.A.R. (Sports Recreation and Training) club also organizes Inter college football tournament in the memory of Late Narayan Khadka ([[Karate]] trainer and facilitator of the school), which is also termed as N.K. Memorial football tournament (formerly just Inter College Football Tournament). This tournament attracts spectators within and away from the school. Gyanendra Cup, an Inter College Basketball Tournament, was also organized by the school after the name of the former king of Nepal; but was stopped after the downfall of Kingship in Nepal. Other major activities related to sports are: Track and Field meets which is held annually, [[Pentathlon]] and [[Triathlon]] events, Cross country races, Road races,etc.

==Notable alumni==
*[[Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev]] (Late King of Nepal)
*[[Prince Nirajan of Nepal|Nirajan Shah]] (Late Prince of Nepal)
*[[Nabin K Bhattarai]] (Singer)
*Paras Shah(Ex crown prince of Nepal)
*Birendra Bahadur Basnet (Proprietor/Managing Director of [[Buddha Air]])
*Bhusan Dahal (media personality)
*Bal Krishna Joshi (creator of Thamel.com)
*Diwas Gurung (Neo-Nepalese folk music artist)
*Keshar Khulal (Principal, Budhanilkatha School)
*Swornim wagle (National Planning Commission, Nepal)
*Kiran Sitoula (Vice-mayor Indian Head, MY)
*Jeevan Bahadur Shahi (Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation)

==References==
{{Reflist|30em}}

==External links==
{{Commons category|Budhanilkantha School}}
* [http://www.bnks.edu.np/ Budhanilkantha School website]
* [http://www.wikinepal.org/budhanilkantha-school/ Budhanilkantha School] on WikiNepal

[[Category:Boarding schools in Nepal]]
[[Category:Cambridge schools in Nepal]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1972]]
[[Category:Schools in Kathmandu]]

Budhanilkantha School

2013-10-13T09:55:43Z

113.199.251.142: /* Governance */

{{refimprove|date=March 2009}}
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| native_name=
| latin_name=
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| schoolmaster =
| headmaster =
| headmistress =
| head teacher =
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'''Budhanilkantha School''', often referred to as '''BNKS''', is a public [[boarding school]] in Nepal. It is located in Narayansthan, 8 kilometres north of [[Kathmandu]] on the [[foothills]] of [[Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park|Shivapuri]] mountain (2,732 metres).<ref>http://www.vegetarian-restaurants.net/Nepal/Kathmandu-Valley/Budhanilkantha-Temple.htm</ref> It is named after the Budhanilkantha Temple which is located nearby.

One third of pupils are granted scholarships based on merit and need after a selective entrance exam. The school aims to impart quality education for rich and poor alike in an environment that fosters unity and equality.<ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/about/]</ref>

==Overview==

The school was established in 1972.<ref name="bnks">http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref> The school covers about 29 hectares (71 acres) of land. It is a full boarding school for students from 5th grade to [[A-Level]], aged 11 to 21. The school is equipped with three full size multi purpose sports field, a swimming pool, assembly hall, dining hall, sports hall, Learning Resource Center, library with wi-fi internet, modern science labs and living quarters for its faculty. The students come from all over Nepal.

Although the school is governed as a Public Educational Trust, it charges tuition fees for most students and also receives funding from the Ministry of Education. This makes the school a blend of [[Private school|private]] and [[Public school (government funded)|public school]]. Approximately one third of the students receive [[scholarships]] based on merit and need. The scholarships are mostly funded by the Ministry of Education of Nepal. The [[Pestalozzi International Village]] also funds scholarships for 34 students.<ref>http://www.pestalozziworld.com/circles/scholars.html</ref>

Budhanilkantha School, since its inception has produced a considerable number of exemplary citizens. Most of its pupils go to higher education. Many of them have attended the most prestigious universities of the world and can be found active in all aspects of public life. A lot of them have risen to be enterprising businessmen, academics, researchers, doctors, lawyers, engineers, politicians, public officials and leaders of major companies.<ref>http://sebsonline.org/news/news_view.aspx?id=639</ref> The school has gained a very good reputation both within and outside Nepal.<ref>http://www.ecs.com.np/cover_story.php?story_id=23</ref> However, graduates of the school are often criticised in the Nepalese media for working as highly paid professionals in [[United States]] and [[Western Europe]] and not contributing enough to the economic development efforts in Nepal, urging them to return home.<ref>http://www.nepalitimes.com.np/issue/2002/11/29/Nation/4161 accessed 23-Sep-2010</ref>

==History==
[[Image:Sarswoti temple.jpg|thumb|alt= | ''Saraswoti'' (the goddess of learning) Temple at Budhanilkantha School]]
Budhanilkantha School was established in 1972 as a joint venture between the governments of Nepal and United Kingdom. The first batch of students took the School Leaving Certificate Examination (the national exam that is equivalent to the British [[O-Level]]) in 1980. In 1983, English was made the official language of instruction at Budhanilkantha School. The University of Cambridge([[University of Cambridge International Examinations|CIE]]) O-Level and A-Level programs were introduced in 1985.

Budhanilkantha School converted from a boys' [[single sex school]] to a [[co-educational]] institution in 1992. Co-education at Budhanilkantha has been very successful.<ref name="bnks"/>

In 1994, the British management handed over the administration to Nepalese management.

==Academics==
The school operates three courses of study:

#School Leaving Certificate level (a nationwide curriculum up to class 10 prescribed by the [[Department of Education (Nepal)|Department of Education]] of Nepal),
# [[University of Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge International]] [[A-Level]] and
# 10+2 Level (Higher Secondary Education Board of Nepal, equivalent alternative to A-Level).
[[Image:Shivapuri Budhanilkantha.jpg|thumb|alt=|View of the snow-clad Shivapuri mountain from the Middle Pitch]]

Entry into the school is highly selective and students must pass an entrance exam to gain admission into the school. Normally, entrance examinations are taken for entry into class 5 and post SLC levels. This is intended to continue the high academic status of the school.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/2010/05/12/a-level-entrance-examination/</ref>

Out of 116 students who took the School Leaving Certificate Examination 2011,93 secured Distinction and the rest 23students passed in First Division.This is the best SLC result by any batches of the school. (3000D batch)<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/2010/07/16/slc-results-2066/</ref>

Budhanilkantha School was the first school to introduce [[GCE Advanced Level]] in Nepal.<ref>http://www.wavemag.com.np/issue/article1689.html</ref> It currently offers A-Levels in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Economics, Business Studies, Sociology, Accounting and English Language. It is compulsory for students to sit exams in than five subjects. Mathematics and English Language have to be studied by all students. Most students choose to study science based subjects and some choose to combine sciences and social sciences. In A-Level exams of year 2010, 12% of entries from the school secured grade A* and 30% entries secured grade A. 56% entries from the school secured more than or equal to grade B. 73% of the total entries, excluding General Paper, was on either math or science subjects.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/category/news/</ref> Budhanilkantha students regularly feature in the [[Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge]] outstanding achiever list as the best achieving A-Level candidates in Nepal and worldwide.<ref>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=28054</ref><ref>http://www.nepalnews.com/contents/2008/englishweekly/spotlight/mar/mar28/national3.php</ref>

==Houses==
Budhanilkantha School operates a [[house system]], possibly borrowed from house system operating in British schools.<ref name="bnks"/> The school is fully residential and there are about 920 students in a school year.[[Image:Pumori House.jpg|thumb|alt=|Pumori House]] These students are divided into 12 houses based on sex and grade. All the houses are named after randomly chosen Himalayan peaks and have a colored flag and motto. Each house has a Housemaster, Assistant Housemaster and duty teachers who are responsible for the students of each house. The houses compete in various extracurricular activities throughout the year.

The Housemasters look after the daily affairs of the house while other members of the house help him/her do this. The houses are categorized as boy-junior, girl-junior, boy-senior, girl-senior, boy-upper senior, and girl-upper senior. Each house has its one parallel house, Byasrishi parallel to Gauri Shankar for instance, that compete in different inter-school competitions to lead their houses. There is always a rivalry between parallel houses.

There are student House Captains and Sports Captains within the house. They are supported by a team of House Prefects. Their duty is to maintain discipline in the house and to lead the house while participating various extra-curricular activities.

{| class="wikitable"
|+
|-
! Name
! Motto
! Category
! Classes
! Color
|-
|Dhaulagiri||United We Succeed||Boys - Junior||5 and 6||style="background:orange; text-align: center;"|Orange
|-
|Makalu||Perseverantia Vincit||Boys - Junior||5 and 6||style="background:#003399; color:white"|Dark Blue
|-
|Nilgiri||Working Better Together||Boys - Middle||7 and 8|| style="background:#87CEEB; text-align: center;"|Sky Blue
|-
|Pumori||In Societate Vita||Boys - Middle||7 and 8||style="background:Green; text-align: center" | Green
|-
|Annapurna||Service Through Leadership||Boys - Senior||9 and 10||style="background:Yellow; text-align: center;"|Yellow
|-
|Kanchenjunga||Wisdom, Integrity and Respect||Boys - Senior||9 and 10||style="background:Red; text-align: center;"|Red
|-
|Hiunchuli||Aim High||Girls - Junior and Middle||5, 6, 7 and 8||style="background:purple; text-align: center;"|Purple
|-
|Saipal||United We Stand||Girls - Junior and Middle||5, 6, 7 and 8||style="background:maroon; color:white; text-align: center;"|Maroon
|-
|Ratnachuli||Ever Onwards||Girls - Senior and Upper Senior||9, 10, A-Level and 10+2||style="background:green; text-align: center;"|Dark Green
|-
|Choyu||Learning for Life||Girls - Senior and Upper Senior||9, 10, A-Level and 10+2||style="background:black; color:white; text-align: center;"|Black
|-
|Byasrishi||Quest for Enlightenment||Boys - Upper Senior||A-Level and 10+2||style="background:#664400; color:white; text-align: center;"|Coffee
|-
|Gauri Sankar|Gaurishankar||Spes Sibi Quisque||Boys - Upper Senior||A-Level and 10+2||style="background:gray; text-align: center;"|Gray
|-
|}

==Governance==

The school is managed under the Public Educational Trust. The Ministry for Education being the main trustee, the Board of Trustees (BOT) is chaired by the Education Secretary of Nepal. The school Management Committee (SMC) is responsible for the formulation, implementation and monitoring of all policy level matters. The Principal takes care of the day to day administration with the help of three Vice-Principals, Chief Administrative Officer and a team of Senior Management Team (SMT). The school is also supported by Friends of Budhanilkantha School (FOBS), the parents' representative association and Society of Ex-Budhanilkantha Students (SEBS). They also actively participate in the school governance.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/</ref>

The present principal of the school is Mr. Keshar Khulal. There are currently two vice principals in the school; Mr. Atiram K. C. and Mrs. C. Dolma.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/smt/</ref>

The list of Headmasters/Principals of the school are as follows:

# John B Tyson, Headmaster Designate (1966)
# Peter J Wakeman, Headmaster (1972 to 1977)
# Ken Jones, Headmaster (1978 to 1982)
# Dr. Tej Ratna Kansakar, Acting Headmaster (1983)
# John Tyson, Headmaster (1983 to 1988)
# Brian Garton, Headmaster (1989 to 1992)
# Thomas Thomas, Headmaster (1992 to 1994)
# Satyanarayan Rajbhandari, Principal (1994 to 1995)
# Narayan Prasad Sharma, Principal (1996 to 2012)
# Keshar Khulal, Principal (2013-present)

==Infrastructure and Facilities==
[[File:Budhanilkantha School learning resource centre.jpg|thumb|right|Students using the Learning Resource Centre]]

Key infrastructures of the school are as follows:

# Four multi-purpose sports fields, Middle Pitch, Bottom Pitch, Top Pitch and Garden Pitch.
# A 25m competition swimming pool.<ref name="bnks"/>
# Four outdoor and one indoor basketball courts.
# Ten volleyball courts.
# A tennis court.
# A sports hall.
# An assembly hall with stage and full light and sound support.
# A spacious dining hall.
# Six fully equipped [[Laboratory|laboratories]] for [[Physics]], [[Chemistry]] and [[Biology]].
# A micro Hydro-electric Plant was installed with the help of Pestalozzi Overseas Children's Trust UK.
# The Learning Resource Centre (LRC) inaugurated by the First President of Nepal Rt. Hon. Dr. [[Ram Baran Yadav]] <ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/bnks%20history.htm BNKS History] accessed August 20, 2007</ref>
# Two computer labs, with latest computers and full internet access. One of them is within the LRC.
# A library within the LRC with very good collections.

During the past 25 years the school has expanded tremendously. The extension of buildings for the modern science laboratory, student hostels, class rooms, swimming pool, staff flats and office complex. The number of teaching and administrative staff has also increased. Besides this, the school has been quick to exploit changes in technology to facilitate teaching and learning.<ref name="bnks"/>

==Clubs==
[[Image:Budhanilkantha Singing.gif|thumb|alt=|Students performing on stage]]
The school has various clubs where students, especially those in the A-Level program, are handed over the responsibilities and they have to search for sponsors and organize and administer workshops, trainings, concerts and other educational programs under their own steams. The members at the end need to hand in a report of the accomplishments.

The clubs have designations for students that include President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Junior Secretary, members, coordinator, advisor that number from 10 to 35 members.
The clubs running are:
# Awareness Campaign Club
# Creativity Club
# Drama And Debating Club (DADC)
# BNKS.Net
# The Environment Club
# Forum of Cultural Unity on Stage (FOCUS)
# Forum of Young Economist (FYE)
# Interact Club
# LEO Club
# Junior/Youth Red Cross Circle (J/YRCC) of Budhanilkantha School
# Science Club
# Society For Open Nepal (SFON)
# Social Service Club
# Sports Training And Recreation (STAR) Club
# Peace And Human Rights Club
# Journalism Club
# Mathematics Club
# Health and Fitness Club

==Other activities==
Various programs and competitions are held to enhance all round development of the students. P.E. (Physical Education) Department holds various competitions among the parallel houses: basketball matches, football ([[Soccer]]) matches, [[Softball]] matches, Volleyball matches, [[Kabaddi]] matches, etc. The S.T.A.R. (Sports Recreation and Training) club also organizes Inter college football tournament in the memory of Late Narayan Khadka ([[Karate]] trainer and facilitator of the school), which is also termed as N.K. Memorial football tournament (formerly just Inter College Football Tournament). This tournament attracts spectators within and away from the school. Gyanendra Cup, an Inter College Basketball Tournament, was also organized by the school after the name of the former king of Nepal; but was stopped after the downfall of Kingship in Nepal. Other major activities related to sports are: Track and Field meets which is held annually, [[Pentathlon]] and [[Triathlon]] events, Cross country races, Road races,etc.

==Notable alumni==
*[[Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev]] (Late King of Nepal)
* [[Prince Nirajan of Nepal|Nirajan Shah]] (Late Prince of Nepal)
*[[Paras, Crown Prince of Nepal|Paras Shah]] (former Crown Prince of Nepal)
*Birendra Bahadur Basnet (Proprietor/Managing Director of [[Buddha Air]])
*Bal Krishna Joshi (creator of Thamel.com)
*[[Bhusan Dahal]] (Music Video Director, Talk Show Host, and Director of [[Kagbeni]])
*[[Nabin Bhattarai]] (Nepali pop musician)
*Diwas Gurung (Neo-Nepalese folk music artist)
*Hemraj Bhandari (Senior Reporter in [[Nepal Television]])<ref>http://www.nepalitimes.com.np/issue/317/Remembrance/12575</ref><ref>http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullNews.php?headline=2010%2C+A+Love+Story+to+come+true+for+Manisha&NewsID=237411 accessed 23-Sep-2010</ref>
*[[Rajan Nepal]] (creator of sebsonline.org)
* Gyanu Lamichhanne (Assistant Professor of Infectious Diseases, Johns Hopkins University /Featured in Esquire Magazine Best & Brightest 2007)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.esquire.com/features/best-brightest-2007/bestandbrightest2007?click=main_sr|publisher=Esquire Magazine}}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist|2}}

==External links==
* [http://www.bnks.edu.np/ Budhanilkantha School website]
* [http://www.sebsonline.org/ SEBS Online - Budhanilkantha School's Alumni Website]

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[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1972]]
[[Category:Schools in Kathmandu]]
[[Category:Best school in nepal]]

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'''Budhanilkantha School''', often referred to as '''BNKS''', is a public [[boarding school]] in Nepal. It is located in Narayansthan, 8 kilometres north of [[Kathmandu]] on the [[foothills]] of [[Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park|Shivapuri]] mountain (2,732 metres).<ref>http://www.vegetarian-restaurants.net/Nepal/Kathmandu-Valley/Budhanilkantha-Temple.htm</ref> It is named after the Budhanilkantha Temple which is located nearby.

One third of pupils are granted scholarships based on merit and need after a selective entrance exam. The school aims to impart quality education for rich and poor alike in an environment that fosters unity and equality.<ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/about/]</ref>

==Overview==

The school was established in 1972.<ref name="bnks">http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref> The school covers about 29 hectares (71 acres) of land. It is a full boarding school for students from 5th grade to [[A-Level]], aged 11 to 21. The school is equipped with three full size multi purpose sports field, a swimming pool, assembly hall, dining hall, sports hall, Learning Resource Center, library with wi-fi internet, modern science labs and living quarters for its faculty. The students come from all over Nepal.

Although the school is governed as a Public Educational Trust, it charges tuition fees for most students and also receives funding from the Ministry of Education. This makes the school a blend of [[Private school|private]] and [[Public school (government funded)|public school]]. Approximately one third of the students receive [[scholarships]] based on merit and need. The scholarships are mostly funded by the Ministry of Education of Nepal. The [[Pestalozzi International Village]] also funds scholarships for 34 students.<ref>http://www.pestalozziworld.com/circles/scholars.html</ref>

Budhanilkantha School, since its inception has produced a considerable number of exemplary citizens. Most of its pupils go to higher education. Many of them have attended the most prestigious universities of the world and can be found active in all aspects of public life. A lot of them have risen to be enterprising businessmen, academics, researchers, doctors, lawyers, engineers, politicians, public officials and leaders of major companies.<ref>http://sebsonline.org/news/news_view.aspx?id=639</ref> The school has gained a very good reputation both within and outside Nepal.<ref>http://www.ecs.com.np/cover_story.php?story_id=23</ref> However, graduates of the school are often criticised in the Nepalese media for working as highly paid professionals in [[United States]] and [[Western Europe]] and not contributing enough to the economic development efforts in Nepal, urging them to return home.<ref>http://www.nepalitimes.com.np/issue/2002/11/29/Nation/4161 accessed 23-Sep-2010</ref>

==History==
[[Image:Sarswoti temple.jpg|thumb|alt= | ''Saraswoti'' (the goddess of learning) Temple at Budhanilkantha School]]
Budhanilkantha School was established in 1972 as a joint venture between the governments of Nepal and United Kingdom. The first batch of students took the School Leaving Certificate Examination (the national exam that is equivalent to the British [[O-Level]]) in 1980. In 1983, English was made the official language of instruction at Budhanilkantha School. The University of Cambridge([[University of Cambridge International Examinations|CIE]]) O-Level and A-Level programs were introduced in 1985.

Budhanilkantha School converted from a boys' [[single sex school]] to a [[co-educational]] institution in 1992. Co-education at Budhanilkantha has been very successful.<ref name="bnks"/>

In 1994, the British management handed over the administration to Nepalese management.

==Academics==
The school operates three courses of study:

#School Leaving Certificate level (a nationwide curriculum up to class 10 prescribed by the [[Department of Education (Nepal)|Department of Education]] of Nepal),
# [[University of Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge International]] [[A-Level]] and
# 10+2 Level (Higher Secondary Education Board of Nepal, equivalent alternative to A-Level).
[[Image:Shivapuri Budhanilkantha.jpg|thumb|alt=|View of the snow-clad Shivapuri mountain from the Middle Pitch]]

Entry into the school is highly selective and students must pass an entrance exam to gain admission into the school. Normally, entrance examinations are taken for entry into class 5 and post SLC levels. This is intended to continue the high academic status of the school.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/2010/05/12/a-level-entrance-examination/</ref>

Out of 116 students who took the School Leaving Certificate Examination 2011,93 secured Distinction and the rest 23students passed in First Division.This is the best SLC result by any batches of the school. (3000D batch)<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/2010/07/16/slc-results-2066/</ref>

Budhanilkantha School was the first school to introduce [[GCE Advanced Level]] in Nepal.<ref>http://www.wavemag.com.np/issue/article1689.html</ref> It currently offers A-Levels in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Economics, Business Studies, Sociology, Accounting and English Language. It is compulsory for students to sit exams in than five subjects. Mathematics and English Language have to be studied by all students. Most students choose to study science based subjects and some choose to combine sciences and social sciences. In A-Level exams of year 2010, 12% of entries from the school secured grade A* and 30% entries secured grade A. 56% entries from the school secured more than or equal to grade B. 73% of the total entries, excluding General Paper, was on either math or science subjects.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/category/news/</ref> Budhanilkantha students regularly feature in the [[Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge]] outstanding achiever list as the best achieving A-Level candidates in Nepal and worldwide.<ref>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=28054</ref><ref>http://www.nepalnews.com/contents/2008/englishweekly/spotlight/mar/mar28/national3.php</ref>

==Houses==
Budhanilkantha School operates a [[house system]], possibly borrowed from house system operating in British schools.<ref name="bnks"/> The school is fully residential and there are about 920 students in a school year.[[Image:Pumori House.jpg|thumb|alt=|Pumori House]] These students are divided into 12 houses based on sex and grade. All the houses are named after randomly chosen Himalayan peaks and have a colored flag and motto. Each house has a Housemaster, Assistant Housemaster and duty teachers who are responsible for the students of each house. The houses compete in various extracurricular activities throughout the year.

The Housemasters look after the daily affairs of the house while other members of the house help him/her do this. The houses are categorized as boy-junior, girl-junior, boy-senior, girl-senior, boy-upper senior, and girl-upper senior. Each house has its one parallel house, Byasrishi parallel to Gauri Shankar for instance, that compete in different inter-school competitions to lead their houses. There is always a rivalry between parallel houses.

There are student House Captains and Sports Captains within the house. They are supported by a team of House Prefects. Their duty is to maintain discipline in the house and to lead the house while participating various extra-curricular activities.

{| class="wikitable"
|+
|-
! Name
! Motto
! Category
! Classes
! Color
|-
|Dhaulagiri||United We Succeed||Boys - Junior||5 and 6||style="background:orange; text-align: center;"|Orange
|-
|Makalu||Perseverantia Vincit||Boys - Junior||5 and 6||style="background:#003399; color:white"|Dark Blue
|-
|Nilgiri||Working Better Together||Boys - Middle||7 and 8|| style="background:#87CEEB; text-align: center;"|Sky Blue
|-
|Pumori||In Societate Vita||Boys - Middle||7 and 8||style="background:Green; text-align: center" | Green
|-
|Annapurna||Service Through Leadership||Boys - Senior||9 and 10||style="background:Yellow; text-align: center;"|Yellow
|-
|Kanchenjunga||Wisdom, Integrity and Respect||Boys - Senior||9 and 10||style="background:Red; text-align: center;"|Red
|-
|Hiunchuli||Aim High||Girls - Junior and Middle||5, 6, 7 and 8||style="background:purple; text-align: center;"|Purple
|-
|Saipal||United We Stand||Girls - Junior and Middle||5, 6, 7 and 8||style="background:maroon; color:white; text-align: center;"|Maroon
|-
|Ratnachuli||Ever Onwards||Girls - Senior and Upper Senior||9, 10, A-Level and 10+2||style="background:green; text-align: center;"|Dark Green
|-
|Choyu||Learning for Life||Girls - Senior and Upper Senior||9, 10, A-Level and 10+2||style="background:black; color:white; text-align: center;"|Black
|-
|Byasrishi||Quest for Enlightenment||Boys - Upper Senior||A-Level and 10+2||style="background:#664400; color:white; text-align: center;"|Coffee
|-
|Gauri Sankar|Gaurishankar||Spes Sibi Quisque||Boys - Upper Senior||A-Level and 10+2||style="background:gray; text-align: center;"|Gray
|-
|}

==Governance==

The school is managed under the Public Educational Trust. The Ministry for Education being the main trustee, the Board of Trustees (BOT) is chaired by the Education Secretary of Nepal. The school Management Committee (SMC) is responsible for the formulation, implementation and monitoring of all policy level matters. The Principal takes care of the day to day administration with the help of three Vice-Principals, Chief Administrative Officer and a team of Senior Management Team (SMT). The school is also supported by Friends of Budhanilkantha School (FOBS), the parents' representative association and Society of Ex-Budhanilkantha Students (SEBS). They also actively participate in the school governance.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/</ref>

The permanent principal of the school is Mr. Narayan Prasad Sharma. There are currently three vice principals in the school; Mr. Keshar Khulal, Mr Ramesh Nath Dawadi and Mr Lal Bahadur Rana.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/smt/</ref>

The list of Headmasters/Principals of the school are as follows:

# John B Tyson, Headmaster Designate (1966)
# Peter J Wakeman, Headmaster (1972 to 1977)
# Ken Jones, Headmaster (1978 to 1982)
# Dr. Tej Ratna Kansakar, Acting Headmaster (1983)
# John Tyson, Headmaster (1983 to 1988)
# Brian Garton, Headmaster (1989 to 1992)
# Thomas Thomas, Headmaster (1992 to 1994)
# Satyanarayan Rajbhandari, Principal (1994 to 1995)
# Narayan Prasad Sharma, Principal (1996 to 2012*)
# Keshar Khulal, Principal (2013-present)

==Infrastructure and Facilities==
[[File:Budhanilkantha School learning resource centre.jpg|thumb|right|Students using the Learning Resource Centre]]

Key infrastructures of the school are as follows:

# Four multi-purpose sports fields, Middle Pitch, Bottom Pitch, Top Pitch and Garden Pitch.
# A 25m competition swimming pool.<ref name="bnks"/>
# Four outdoor and one indoor basketball courts.
# Ten volleyball courts.
# A tennis court.
# A sports hall.
# An assembly hall with stage and full light and sound support.
# A spacious dining hall.
# Six fully equipped [[Laboratory|laboratories]] for [[Physics]], [[Chemistry]] and [[Biology]].
# A micro Hydro-electric Plant was installed with the help of Pestalozzi Overseas Children's Trust UK.
# The Learning Resource Centre (LRC) inaugurated by the First President of Nepal Rt. Hon. Dr. [[Ram Baran Yadav]] <ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/bnks%20history.htm BNKS History] accessed August 20, 2007</ref>
# Two computer labs, with latest computers and full internet access. One of them is within the LRC.
# A library within the LRC with very good collections.

During the past 25 years the school has expanded tremendously. The extension of buildings for the modern science laboratory, student hostels, class rooms, swimming pool, staff flats and office complex. The number of teaching and administrative staff has also increased. Besides this, the school has been quick to exploit changes in technology to facilitate teaching and learning.<ref name="bnks"/>

==Clubs==
[[Image:Budhanilkantha Singing.gif|thumb|alt=|Students performing on stage]]
The school has various clubs where students, especially those in the A-Level program, are handed over the responsibilities and they have to search for sponsors and organize and administer workshops, trainings, concerts and other educational programs under their own steams. The members at the end need to hand in a report of the accomplishments.

The clubs have designations for students that include President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Junior Secretary, members, coordinator, advisor that number from 10 to 35 members.
The clubs running are:
# Awareness Campaign Club
# Creativity Club
# Drama And Debating Club (DADC)
# BNKS.Net
# The Environment Club
# Forum of Cultural Unity on Stage (FOCUS)
# Forum of Young Economist (FYE)
# Interact Club
# LEO Club
# Junior/Youth Red Cross Circle (J/YRCC) of Budhanilkantha School
# Science Club
# Society For Open Nepal (SFON)
# Social Service Club
# Sports Training And Recreation (STAR) Club
# Peace And Human Rights Club
# Journalism Club
# Mathematics Club
# Health and Fitness Club

==Other activities==
Various programs and competitions are held to enhance all round development of the students. P.E. (Physical Education) Department holds various competitions among the parallel houses: basketball matches, football ([[Soccer]]) matches, [[Softball]] matches, Volleyball matches, [[Kabaddi]] matches, etc. The S.T.A.R. (Sports Recreation and Training) club also organizes Inter college football tournament in the memory of Late Narayan Khadka ([[Karate]] trainer and facilitator of the school), which is also termed as N.K. Memorial football tournament (formerly just Inter College Football Tournament). This tournament attracts spectators within and away from the school. Gyanendra Cup, an Inter College Basketball Tournament, was also organized by the school after the name of the former king of Nepal; but was stopped after the downfall of Kingship in Nepal. Other major activities related to sports are: Track and Field meets which is held annually, [[Pentathlon]] and [[Triathlon]] events, Cross country races, Road races,etc.

==Notable alumni==
*[[Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev]] (Late King of Nepal)
* [[Prince Nirajan of Nepal|Nirajan Shah]] (Late Prince of Nepal)
*[[Paras, Crown Prince of Nepal|Paras Shah]] (former Crown Prince of Nepal)
*Birendra Bahadur Basnet (Proprietor/Managing Director of [[Buddha Air]])
*Bal Krishna Joshi (creator of Thamel.com)
*[[Bhusan Dahal]] (Music Video Director, Talk Show Host, and Director of [[Kagbeni]])
*[[Nabin Bhattarai]] (Nepali pop musician)
*Diwas Gurung (Neo-Nepalese folk music artist)
*Hemraj Bhandari (Senior Reporter in [[Nepal Television]])<ref>http://www.nepalitimes.com.np/issue/317/Remembrance/12575</ref><ref>http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullNews.php?headline=2010%2C+A+Love+Story+to+come+true+for+Manisha&NewsID=237411 accessed 23-Sep-2010</ref>
*[[Rajan Nepal]] (creator of sebsonline.org)
* Gyanu Lamichhanne (Assistant Professor of Infectious Diseases, Johns Hopkins University /Featured in Esquire Magazine Best & Brightest 2007)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.esquire.com/features/best-brightest-2007/bestandbrightest2007?click=main_sr|publisher=Esquire Magazine}}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist|2}}

==External links==
* [http://www.bnks.edu.np/ Budhanilkantha School website]
* [http://www.sebsonline.org/ SEBS Online - Budhanilkantha School's Alumni Website]

[[Category:Boarding schools in Nepal]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1972]]
[[Category:Schools in Kathmandu]]
[[Category:Best school in nepal]]

Budhanilkantha School

2013-08-09T09:20:58Z

113.199.216.79:

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| image_caption = Budhanilkantha School
| imagesize = 240px
| name= Budhanilkantha School
| native_name=
| latin_name=
| motto = Centre of Excellence
| schoolmaster =
| headmaster =
| headmistress =
| head teacher =
| principal = Mr. Keshar Bahadur Khulal ( BNKS alumuni)
| director =
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| type = [[Public school (government funded)|Public]], [[Independent school]], [[Boarding school]] , [[Coeducational]]
| established = 1972
| staff =
| faculty =
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| enrollment = 5 - 12
| address = Narayansthan, Vishnu VDC
| city = Kathmandu
| state =
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| free_label =
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| mascot =
| nickname = BNKS
| song =
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| endowment =
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'''Budhanilkantha School''', often referred to as '''BNKS''', is a public [[boarding school]] in Nepal. It is located in Narayansthan, 8 kilometres north of [[Kathmandu]] on the [[foothills]] of [[Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park|Shivapuri]] mountain (2,732 metres).<ref>http://www.vegetarian-restaurants.net/Nepal/Kathmandu-Valley/Budhanilkantha-Temple.htm</ref> It is named after the Budhanilkantha Temple which is located nearby.

One third of pupils are granted scholarships based on merit and need after a selective entrance exam. The school aims to impart quality education for rich and poor alike in an environment that fosters unity and equality.<ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/about/]</ref>

==Overview==

The school was established in 1972.<ref name="bnks">http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref> The school covers about 29 hectares (71 acres) of land. It is a full boarding school for students from 5th grade to [[A-Level]], aged 11 to 21. The school is equipped with three full size multi purpose sports field, a swimming pool, assembly hall, dining hall, sports hall, Learning Resource Center, library with wi-fi internet, modern science labs and living quarters for its faculty. The students come from all over Nepal.

Although the school is governed as a Public Educational Trust, it charges tuition fees for most students and also receives funding from the Ministry of Education. This makes the school a blend of [[Private school|private]] and [[Public school (government funded)|public school]]. Approximately one third of the students receive [[scholarships]] based on merit and need. The scholarships are mostly funded by the Ministry of Education of Nepal. The [[Pestalozzi International Village]] also funds scholarships for 34 students.<ref>http://www.pestalozziworld.com/circles/scholars.html</ref>

Budhanilkantha School, since its inception has produced a considerable number of exemplary citizens. Most of its pupils go to higher education. Many of them have attended the most prestigious universities of the world and can be found active in all aspects of public life. A lot of them have risen to be enterprising businessmen, academics, researchers, doctors, lawyers, engineers, politicians, public officials and leaders of major companies.<ref>http://sebsonline.org/news/news_view.aspx?id=639</ref> The school has gained a very good reputation both within and outside Nepal.<ref>http://www.ecs.com.np/cover_story.php?story_id=23</ref> However, graduates of the school are often criticised in the Nepalese media for working as highly paid professionals in [[United States]] and [[Western Europe]] and not contributing enough to the economic development efforts in Nepal, urging them to return back home.<ref>http://www.nepalitimes.com.np/issue/2002/11/29/Nation/4161 accessed 23-Sep-2010</ref>

==History==
[[Image:Sarswoti temple.jpg|thumb|alt= | ''Saraswoti'' (the goddess of learning) Temple at Budhanilkantha School]]
Budhanilkantha School was established in 1972 as a joint venture between the governments of Nepal and United Kingdom. The first batch of students took the School Leaving Certificate Examination (the national exam that is equivalent to the British [[O-Level]]) in 1980. In 1983, English was made the official language of instruction at Budhanilkantha School. The University of Cambridge([[University of Cambridge International Examinations|CIE]]) O-Level and A-Level programs were introduced in 1985.

Budhanilkantha School converted from a boys' [[single sex school]] to a [[co-educational]] institution in 1992. Co-education at Budhanilkantha has been very successful.<ref name="bnks"/>

In 1994, the British management handed over the administration to Nepalese management.

==Academics==
The school operates three courses of study:

#School Leaving Certificate level (a nationwide curriculum up to class 10 prescribed by the [[Department of Education (Nepal)|Department of Education]] of Nepal),
# [[University of Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge International]] [[A-Level]] and
# 10+2 Level (Higher Secondary Education Board of Nepal, equivalent alternative to A-Level).
[[Image:Shivapuri Budhanilkantha.jpg|thumb|alt=|View of the snow-clad Shivapuri mountain from the Middle Pitch]]

Entry into the school is highly selective and students must pass an entrance exam to gain admission into the school. Normally, entrance examinations are taken for entry into class 5 and post SLC levels. This is intended to continue the high academic status of the school.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/2010/05/12/a-level-entrance-examination/</ref>

Out of 116 students who took the School Leaving Certificate Examination 2011,93 secured Distinction and the rest 23students passed in First Division.This is the best SLC result by any batches of the school. (3000D batch)<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/2010/07/16/slc-results-2066/</ref>

Budhanilkantha School was the first school to introduce [[GCE Advanced Level]] in Nepal.<ref>http://www.wavemag.com.np/issue/article1689.html</ref> It currently offers A-Levels in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Economics, Business Studies, Sociology, Accounting and English Language. It is compulsory for students to sit exams in than five subjects. Mathematics and English Language have to be studied by all students. Most students choose to study science based subjects and some choose to combine sciences and social sciences. In A-Level exams of year 2010, 12% of entries from the school secured grade A* and 30% entries secured grade A. 56% entries from the school secured more than or equal to grade B. 73% of the total entries, excluding General Paper, was on either math or science subjects.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/category/news/</ref> Budhanilkantha students regularly feature in the [[Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge]] outstanding achiever list as the best achieving A-Level candidates in Nepal and worldwide.<ref>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=28054</ref><ref>http://www.nepalnews.com/contents/2008/englishweekly/spotlight/mar/mar28/national3.php</ref>

==Houses==
Budhanilkantha School operates a [[house system]], possibly borrowed from house system operating in British schools.<ref name="bnks"/> The school is fully residential and there are about 920 students in a school year.[[Image:Pumori House.jpg|thumb|alt=|Pumori House]] These students are divided into 12 houses based on sex and grade. All the houses are named after randomly chosen Himalayan peaks and have a colored flag and motto. Each house has a Housemaster, Assistant Housemaster and duty teachers who are responsible for the students of each house. The houses compete in various extracurricular activities throughout the year.

The Housemasters look after the daily affairs of the house while other members of the house help him/her do this. The houses are categorized as boy-junior, girl-junior, boy-senior, girl-senior, boy-upper senior, and girl-upper senior. Each house has its one parallel house, Byasrishi parallel to Gauri Shankar for instance, that compete in different inter-school competitions to lead their houses. There is always a rivalry between parallel houses.

There are student House Captains and Sports Captains within the house. They are supported by a team of House Prefects. Their duty is to maintain discipline in the house and to lead the house while participating various extra-curricular activities.

{| class="wikitable"
|+
|-
! Name
! Motto
! Category
! Classes
! Color
|-
|Dhaulagiri||United We Succeed||Boys - Junior||5 and 6||style="background:orange; text-align: center;"|Orange
|-
|Makalu||Perseverantia Vincit||Boys - Junior||5 and 6||style="background:#003399; color:white"|Dark Blue
|-
|Nilgiri||Working Better Together||Boys - Middle||7 and 8|| style="background:#87CEEB; text-align: center;"|Sky Blue
|-
|Pumori||In Societate Vita||Boys - Middle||7 and 8||style="background:Green; text-align: center" | Green
|-
|Annapurna||Service Through Leadership||Boys - Senior||9 and 10||style="background:Yellow; text-align: center;"|Yellow
|-
|Kanchenjunga||Wisdom, Integrity and Respect||Boys - Senior||9 and 10||style="background:Red; text-align: center;"|Red
|-
|Hiunchuli||Aim High||Girls - Junior and Middle||5, 6, 7 and 8||style="background:purple; text-align: center;"|Purple
|-
|Saipal||United We Stand||Girls - Junior and Middle||5, 6, 7 and 8||style="background:maroon; color:white; text-align: center;"|Maroon
|-
|Ratnachuli||Ever Onwards||Girls - Senior and Upper Senior||9, 10, A-Level and 10+2||style="background:green; text-align: center;"|Dark Green
|-
|Choyu||Learning for Life||Girls - Senior and Upper Senior||9, 10, A-Level and 10+2||style="background:black; color:white; text-align: center;"|Black
|-
|Byasrishi||Quest for Enlightenment||Boys - Upper Senior||A-Level and 10+2||style="background:#664400; color:white; text-align: center;"|Coffee
|-
|Gauri Sankar|Gaurishankar||Spes Sibi Quisque||Boys - Upper Senior||A-Level and 10+2||style="background:gray; text-align: center;"|Gray
|-
|}

==Governance==

The school is managed under the Public Educational Trust. The Ministry for Education being the main trustee, the Board of Trustees (BOT) is chaired by the Education Secretary of Nepal. The school Management Committee (SMC) is responsible for the formulation, implementation and monitoring of all policy level matters. The Principal takes care of the day to day administration with the help of three Vice-Principals, Chief Administrative Officer and a team of Senior Management Team (SMT). The school is also supported by Friends of Budhanilkantha School (FOBS), the parents' representative association and Society of Ex-Budhanilkantha Students (SEBS). They also actively participate in the school governance.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/</ref>

The permanent principal of the school is Mr. Narayan Prasad Sharma. There are currently three vice principals in the school; Mr. Keshar Khulal, Mr Ramesh Nath Dawadi and Mr Lal Bahadur Rana.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/smt/</ref>

The list of Headmasters/Principals of the school are as follows:

# John B Tyson, Headmaster Designate (1966)
# Peter J Wakeman, Headmaster (1972 to 1977)
# Ken Jones, Headmaster (1978 to 1982)
# Dr. Tej Ratna Kansakar, Acting Headmaster (1983)
# John Tyson, Headmaster (1983 to 1988)
# Brian Garton, Headmaster (1989 to 1992)
# Thomas Thomas, Headmaster (1992 to 1994)
# Satyanarayan Rajbhandari, Principal (1994 to 1995)
# Narayan Prasad Sharma, Principal (1996 to 2012*)
# Keshar Khulal, Principal Designate (2013-2014)

==Infrastructure and Facilities==
[[File:Budhanilkantha School learning resource centre.jpg|thumb|right|Students using the Learning Resource Centre]]

Key infrastructures of the school are as follows:

# Four multi-purpose sports fields, Middle Pitch, Bottom Pitch, Top Pitch and Garden Pitch.
# A 25m competition swimming pool.<ref name="bnks"/>
# Four outdoor and one indoor basketball courts.
# Ten volleyball courts.
# A tennis court.
# A sports hall.
# An assembly hall with stage and full light and sound support.
# A spacious dining hall.
# Six fully equipped [[Laboratory|laboratories]] for [[Physics]], [[Chemistry]] and [[Biology]].
# A micro Hydro-electric Plant was installed with the help of Pestalozzi Overseas Children's Trust UK.
# The Learning Resource Centre (LRC) inaugurated by the First President of Nepal Rt. Hon. Dr. [[Ram Baran Yadav]] <ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/bnks%20history.htm BNKS History] accessed August 20, 2007</ref>
# Two computer labs, with latest computers and full internet access. One of them is within the LRC.
# A library within the LRC with very good collections.

During the past 25 years the school has expanded tremendously. The extension of buildings for the modern science laboratory, student hostels, class rooms, swimming pool, staff flats and office complex. The number of teaching and administrative staff has also increased. Besides this, the school has been quick to exploit changes in technology to facilitate teaching and learning.<ref name="bnks"/>

==Clubs==
[[Image:Budhanilkantha Singing.gif|thumb|alt=|Students performing on stage]]
The school has various clubs where students, especially those in the A-Level program, are handed over the responsibilities and they have to search for sponsors and organize and administer workshops, trainings, concerts and other educational programs under their own steams. The members at the end need to hand in a report of the accomplishments.

The clubs have designations for students that include President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Junior Secretary, members, coordinator, advisor that number from 10 to 35 members.
The clubs running are:
# Awareness Campaign Club
# Creativity Club
# Drama And Debating Club (DADC)
# BNKS.Net
# The Environment Club
# Forum of Cultural Unity on Stage (FOCUS)
# Forum of Young Economist (FYE)
# Interact Club
# LEO Club
# Junior/Youth Red Cross Circle (J/YRCC) of Budhanilkantha School
# Science Club
# Society For Open Nepal (SFON)
# Social Service Club
# Sports Training And Recreation (STAR) Club
# Peace And Human Rights Club
# Journalism Club
# Mathematics Club
# Health and Fitness Club

==Other activities==
Various programs and competitions are held to enhance all round development of the students. P.E. (Physical Education) Department holds various competitions among the parallel houses: basketball matches, football ([[Soccer]]) matches, [[Softball]] matches, Volleyball matches, [[Kabaddi]] matches, etc. The S.T.A.R. (Sports Recreation and Training) club also organizes Inter college football tournament in the memory of Late Narayan Khadka ([[Karate]] trainer and facilitator of the school), which is also termed as N.K. Memorial football tournament (formerly just Inter College Football Tournament). This tournament attracts spectators within and away from the school. Gyanendra Cup, an Inter College Basketball Tournament, was also organized by the school after the name of the former king of Nepal; but was stopped after the downfall of Kingship in Nepal. Other major activities related to sports are: Track and Field meets which is held annually, [[Pentathlon]] and [[Triathlon]] events, Cross country races, Road races,etc.

==Notable alumni==
*[[Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev]] (Late King of Nepal)
* [[Prince Nirajan of Nepal|Nirajan Shah]] (Late Prince of Nepal)
*[[Paras, Crown Prince of Nepal|Paras Shah]] (former Crown Prince of Nepal)
*Birendra Bahadur Basnet (Proprietor/Managing Director of [[Buddha Air]])
*Bal Krishna Joshi (creator of Thamel.com)
*[[Bhusan Dahal]] (Music Video Director, Talk Show Host, and Director of [[Kagbeni]])
*[[Nabin Bhattarai]] (Nepali pop musician)
*Diwas Gurung (Neo-Nepalese folk music artist)
*Pukar Malla (Famous model of Nepal)<ref>http://www.cybersansar.com/models/pukar/pukarr.php</ref>
*Hemraj Bhandari (Senior Reporter in [[Nepal Television]])<ref>http://www.nepalitimes.com.np/issue/317/Remembrance/12575</ref><ref>http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullNews.php?headline=2010%2C+A+Love+Story+to+come+true+for+Manisha&NewsID=237411 accessed 23-Sep-2010</ref>
*[[Rajan Nepal]] (creator of sebsonline.org)
* Gyanu Lamichhanne (Assistant Professor of Infectious Diseases, Johns Hopkins University /Featured in Esquire Magazine Best & Brightest 2007)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.esquire.com/features/best-brightest-2007/bestandbrightest2007?click=main_sr|publisher=Esquire Magazine}}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist|2}}

==External links==
* [http://www.bnks.edu.np/ Budhanilkantha School website]
* [http://www.sebsonline.org/ SEBS Online - Budhanilkantha School's Alumni Website]

[[Category:Boarding schools in Nepal]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1972]]
[[Category:Schools in Kathmandu]]

Budhanilkantha School

2013-08-09T09:19:30Z

113.199.216.79:

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| image_caption = Budhanilkantha School
| imagesize = 240px
| name= Budhanilkantha School
| native_name=
| latin_name=
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| schoolmaster =
| headmaster =
| headmistress =
| head teacher =
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| director =
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| endowment =
| authorizer =
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'''Budhanilkantha School''', often referred to as '''BNKS''', is a public [[boarding school]] in Nepal. It is located in Narayansthan, 8 kilometres north of [[Kathmandu]] on the [[foothills]] of [[Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park|Shivapuri]] mountain (2,732 metres).<ref>http://www.vegetarian-restaurants.net/Nepal/Kathmandu-Valley/Budhanilkantha-Temple.htm</ref> It is named after the Budhanilkantha Temple which is located nearby.

One third of pupils are granted scholarships based on merit and need after a selective entrance exam. The school aims to impart quality education for rich and poor alike in an environment that fosters unity and equality.<ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/about/]</ref>

==Overview==

The school was established in 1972.<ref name="bnks">http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref> The school covers about 29 hectares (71 acres) of land. It is a full boarding school for students from 5th grade to [[A-Level]], aged 11 to 21. The school is equipped with three full size multi purpose sports field, a swimming pool, assembly hall, dining hall, sports hall, Learning Resource Center, library with wi-fi internet, modern science labs and living quarters for its faculty. The students come from all over Nepal.

Although the school is governed as a Public Educational Trust, it charges tuition fees for most students and also receives funding from the Ministry of Education. This makes the school a blend of [[Private school|private]] and [[Public school (government funded)|public school]]. Approximately one third of the students receive [[scholarships]] based on merit and need. The scholarships are mostly funded by the Ministry of Education of Nepal. The [[Pestalozzi International Village]] also funds scholarships for 34 students.<ref>http://www.pestalozziworld.com/circles/scholars.html</ref>

Budhanilkantha School, since its inception has produced a considerable number of exemplary citizens. Most of its pupils go to higher education. Many of them have attended the most prestigious universities of the world and can be found active in all aspects of public life. A lot of them have risen to be enterprising businessmen, academics, researchers, doctors, lawyers, engineers, politicians, public officials and leaders of major companies.<ref>http://sebsonline.org/news/news_view.aspx?id=639</ref> The school has gained a very good reputation both within and outside Nepal.<ref>http://www.ecs.com.np/cover_story.php?story_id=23</ref> However, graduates of the school are often criticised in the Nepalese media for working as highly paid professionals in [[United States]] and [[Western Europe]] and not contributing enough to the economic development efforts in Nepal, urging them to return back home.<ref>http://www.nepalitimes.com.np/issue/2002/11/29/Nation/4161 accessed 23-Sep-2010</ref>

==History==
[[Image:Sarswoti temple.jpg|thumb|alt= | ''Saraswoti'' (the goddess of learning) Temple at Budhanilkantha School]]
Budhanilkantha School was established in 1972 as a joint venture between the governments of Nepal and United Kingdom. The first batch of students took the School Leaving Certificate Examination (the national exam that is equivalent to the British [[O-Level]]) in 1980. In 1983, English was made the official language of instruction at Budhanilkantha School. The University of Cambridge([[University of Cambridge International Examinations|CIE]]) O-Level and A-Level programs were introduced in 1985.

Budhanilkantha School converted from a boys' [[single sex school]] to a [[co-educational]] institution in 1992. Co-education at Budhanilkantha has been very successful.<ref name="bnks"/>

In 1994, the British management handed over the administration to Nepalese management.

==Academics==
The school operates three courses of study:

#School Leaving Certificate level (a nationwide curriculum up to class 10 prescribed by the [[Department of Education (Nepal)|Department of Education]] of Nepal),
# [[University of Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge International]] [[A-Level]] and
# 10+2 Level (Higher Secondary Education Board of Nepal, equivalent alternative to A-Level).
[[Image:Shivapuri Budhanilkantha.jpg|thumb|alt=|View of the snow-clad Shivapuri mountain from the Middle Pitch]]

Entry into the school is highly selective and students must pass an entrance exam to gain admission into the school. Normally, entrance examinations are taken for entry into class 5 and post SLC levels. This is intended to continue the high academic status of the school.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/2010/05/12/a-level-entrance-examination/</ref>

Out of 116 students who took the School Leaving Certificate Examination 2011,93 secured Distinction and the rest 23students passed in First Division.This is the best SLC result by any batches of the school. (3000D batch)<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/2010/07/16/slc-results-2066/</ref>

Budhanilkantha School was the first school to introduce [[GCE Advanced Level]] in Nepal.<ref>http://www.wavemag.com.np/issue/article1689.html</ref> It currently offers A-Levels in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Economics, Business Studies, Sociology, Accounting and English Language. It is compulsory for students to sit exams in than five subjects. Mathematics and English Language have to be studied by all students. Most students choose to study science based subjects and some choose to combine sciences and social sciences. In A-Level exams of year 2010, 12% of entries from the school secured grade A* and 30% entries secured grade A. 56% entries from the school secured more than or equal to grade B. 73% of the total entries, excluding General Paper, was on either math or science subjects.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/category/news/</ref> Budhanilkantha students regularly feature in the [[Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge]] outstanding achiever list as the best achieving A-Level candidates in Nepal and worldwide.<ref>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=28054</ref><ref>http://www.nepalnews.com/contents/2008/englishweekly/spotlight/mar/mar28/national3.php</ref>

==Houses==
Budhanilkantha School operates a [[house system]], possibly borrowed from house system operating in British schools.<ref name="bnks"/> The school is fully residential and there are about 920 students in a school year.[[Image:Pumori House.jpg|thumb|alt=|Pumori House]] These students are divided into 12 houses based on sex and grade. All the houses are named after randomly chosen Himalayan peaks and have a colored flag and motto. Each house has a Housemaster, Assistant Housemaster and duty teachers who are responsible for the students of each house. The houses compete in various extracurricular activities throughout the year.

The Housemasters look after the daily affairs of the house while other members of the house help him/her do this. The houses are categorized as boy-junior, girl-junior, boy-senior, girl-senior, boy-upper senior, and girl-upper senior. Each house has its one parallel house, Byasrishi parallel to Gauri Shankar for instance, that compete in different inter-school competitions to lead their houses. There is always a rivalry between parallel houses.

There are student House Captains and Sports Captains within the house. They are supported by a team of House Prefects. Their duty is to maintain discipline in the house and to lead the house while participating various extra-curricular activities.

{| class="wikitable"
|+
|-
! Name
! Motto
! Category
! Classes
! Color
|-
|Dhaulagiri||United We Succeed||Boys - Junior||5 and 6||style="background:orange; text-align: center;"|Orange
|-
|Makalu||Perseverantia Vincit||Boys - Junior||5 and 6||style="background:#003399; color:white"|Dark Blue
|-
|Nilgiri||Working Better Together||Boys - Middle||7 and 8|| style="background:#87CEEB; text-align: center;"|Sky Blue
|-
|Pumori||In Societate Vita||Boys - Middle||7 and 8||style="background:Green; text-align: center" | Green
|-
|Annapurna||Service Through Leadership||Boys - Senior||9 and 10||style="background:Green; text-align: center;"|Yellow
|-
|Kanchenjunga||Wisdom, Integrity and Respect||Boys - Senior||9 and 10||style="background:Red; text-align: center;"|Red
|-
|Hiunchuli||Aim High||Girls - Junior and Middle||5, 6, 7 and 8||style="background:purple; text-align: center;"|Purple
|-
|Saipal||United We Stand||Girls - Junior and Middle||5, 6, 7 and 8||style="background:maroon; color:white; text-align: center;"|Maroon
|-
|Ratnachuli||Ever Onwards||Girls - Senior and Upper Senior||9, 10, A-Level and 10+2||style="background:green; text-align: center;"|Dark Green
|-
|Choyu||Learning for Life||Girls - Senior and Upper Senior||9, 10, A-Level and 10+2||style="background:black; color:white; text-align: center;"|Black
|-
|Byasrishi||Quest for Enlightenment||Boys - Upper Senior||A-Level and 10+2||style="background:#664400; color:white; text-align: center;"|Coffee
|-
|Gauri Sankar|Gaurishankar||Spes Sibi Quisque||Boys - Upper Senior||A-Level and 10+2||style="background:gray; text-align: center;"|Gray
|-
|}

==Governance==

The school is managed under the Public Educational Trust. The Ministry for Education being the main trustee, the Board of Trustees (BOT) is chaired by the Education Secretary of Nepal. The school Management Committee (SMC) is responsible for the formulation, implementation and monitoring of all policy level matters. The Principal takes care of the day to day administration with the help of three Vice-Principals, Chief Administrative Officer and a team of Senior Management Team (SMT). The school is also supported by Friends of Budhanilkantha School (FOBS), the parents' representative association and Society of Ex-Budhanilkantha Students (SEBS). They also actively participate in the school governance.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/</ref>

The permanent principal of the school is Mr. Narayan Prasad Sharma. There are currently three vice principals in the school; Mr. Keshar Khulal, Mr Ramesh Nath Dawadi and Mr Lal Bahadur Rana.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/smt/</ref>

The list of Headmasters/Principals of the school are as follows:

# John B Tyson, Headmaster Designate (1966)
# Peter J Wakeman, Headmaster (1972 to 1977)
# Ken Jones, Headmaster (1978 to 1982)
# Dr. Tej Ratna Kansakar, Acting Headmaster (1983)
# John Tyson, Headmaster (1983 to 1988)
# Brian Garton, Headmaster (1989 to 1992)
# Thomas Thomas, Headmaster (1992 to 1994)
# Satyanarayan Rajbhandari, Principal (1994 to 1995)
# Narayan Prasad Sharma, Principal (1996 to 2012*)
# Keshar Khulal, Principal Designate (2013-2014)

==Infrastructure and Facilities==
[[File:Budhanilkantha School learning resource centre.jpg|thumb|right|Students using the Learning Resource Centre]]

Key infrastructures of the school are as follows:

# Four multi-purpose sports fields, Middle Pitch, Bottom Pitch, Top Pitch and Garden Pitch.
# A 25m competition swimming pool.<ref name="bnks"/>
# Four outdoor and one indoor basketball courts.
# Ten volleyball courts.
# A tennis court.
# A sports hall.
# An assembly hall with stage and full light and sound support.
# A spacious dining hall.
# Six fully equipped [[Laboratory|laboratories]] for [[Physics]], [[Chemistry]] and [[Biology]].
# A micro Hydro-electric Plant was installed with the help of Pestalozzi Overseas Children's Trust UK.
# The Learning Resource Centre (LRC) inaugurated by the First President of Nepal Rt. Hon. Dr. [[Ram Baran Yadav]] <ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/bnks%20history.htm BNKS History] accessed August 20, 2007</ref>
# Two computer labs, with latest computers and full internet access. One of them is within the LRC.
# A library within the LRC with very good collections.

During the past 25 years the school has expanded tremendously. The extension of buildings for the modern science laboratory, student hostels, class rooms, swimming pool, staff flats and office complex. The number of teaching and administrative staff has also increased. Besides this, the school has been quick to exploit changes in technology to facilitate teaching and learning.<ref name="bnks"/>

==Clubs==
[[Image:Budhanilkantha Singing.gif|thumb|alt=|Students performing on stage]]
The school has various clubs where students, especially those in the A-Level program, are handed over the responsibilities and they have to search for sponsors and organize and administer workshops, trainings, concerts and other educational programs under their own steams. The members at the end need to hand in a report of the accomplishments.

The clubs have designations for students that include President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Junior Secretary, members, coordinator, advisor that number from 10 to 35 members.
The clubs running are:
# Awareness Campaign Club
# Creativity Club
# Drama And Debating Club (DADC)
# BNKS.Net
# The Environment Club
# Forum of Cultural Unity on Stage (FOCUS)
# Forum of Young Economist (FYE)
# Interact Club
# LEO Club
# Junior/Youth Red Cross Circle (J/YRCC) of Budhanilkantha School
# Science Club
# Society For Open Nepal (SFON)
# Social Service Club
# Sports Training And Recreation (STAR) Club
# Peace And Human Rights Club
# Journalism Club
# Mathematics Club
# Health and Fitness Club

==Other activities==
Various programs and competitions are held to enhance all round development of the students. P.E. (Physical Education) Department holds various competitions among the parallel houses: basketball matches, football ([[Soccer]]) matches, [[Softball]] matches, Volleyball matches, [[Kabaddi]] matches, etc. The S.T.A.R. (Sports Recreation and Training) club also organizes Inter college football tournament in the memory of Late Narayan Khadka ([[Karate]] trainer and facilitator of the school), which is also termed as N.K. Memorial football tournament (formerly just Inter College Football Tournament). This tournament attracts spectators within and away from the school. Gyanendra Cup, an Inter College Basketball Tournament, was also organized by the school after the name of the former king of Nepal; but was stopped after the downfall of Kingship in Nepal. Other major activities related to sports are: Track and Field meets which is held annually, [[Pentathlon]] and [[Triathlon]] events, Cross country races, Road races,etc.

==Notable alumni==
*[[Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev]] (Late King of Nepal)
* [[Prince Nirajan of Nepal|Nirajan Shah]] (Late Prince of Nepal)
*[[Paras, Crown Prince of Nepal|Paras Shah]] (former Crown Prince of Nepal)
*Birendra Bahadur Basnet (Proprietor/Managing Director of [[Buddha Air]])
*Bal Krishna Joshi (creator of Thamel.com)
*[[Bhusan Dahal]] (Music Video Director, Talk Show Host, and Director of [[Kagbeni]])
*[[Nabin Bhattarai]] (Nepali pop musician)
*Diwas Gurung (Neo-Nepalese folk music artist)
*Pukar Malla (Famous model of Nepal)<ref>http://www.cybersansar.com/models/pukar/pukarr.php</ref>
*Hemraj Bhandari (Senior Reporter in [[Nepal Television]])<ref>http://www.nepalitimes.com.np/issue/317/Remembrance/12575</ref><ref>http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullNews.php?headline=2010%2C+A+Love+Story+to+come+true+for+Manisha&NewsID=237411 accessed 23-Sep-2010</ref>
*[[Rajan Nepal]] (creator of sebsonline.org)
* Gyanu Lamichhanne (Assistant Professor of Infectious Diseases, Johns Hopkins University /Featured in Esquire Magazine Best & Brightest 2007)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.esquire.com/features/best-brightest-2007/bestandbrightest2007?click=main_sr|publisher=Esquire Magazine}}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist|2}}

==External links==
* [http://www.bnks.edu.np/ Budhanilkantha School website]
* [http://www.sebsonline.org/ SEBS Online - Budhanilkantha School's Alumni Website]

[[Category:Boarding schools in Nepal]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1972]]
[[Category:Schools in Kathmandu]]

Budhanilkantha School

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| native_name=
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| motto = Centre of Excellence
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| headmaster =
| headmistress =
| head teacher =
| principal = Mr. Keshar Bahadur Khulal ( BNKS alumuni)
| director =
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| established = 1972
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| students = 1000 [[approximately|approx]]
| enrollment = 5 - 12
| address = Narayansthan, Vishnu VDC
| city = Kathmandu
| state =
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| song =
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'''Budhanilkantha School''', often referred to as '''BNKS''', is a public [[boarding school]] in Nepal. It is located in Narayansthan, 8 kilometres north of [[Kathmandu]] on the [[foothills]] of [[Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park|Shivapuri]] mountain (2,732 metres).<ref>http://www.vegetarian-restaurants.net/Nepal/Kathmandu-Valley/Budhanilkantha-Temple.htm</ref> It is named after the Budhanilkantha Temple which is located nearby.

One third of pupils are granted scholarships based on merit and need after a selective entrance exam. The school aims to impart quality education for rich and poor alike in an environment that fosters unity and equality.<ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/about/]</ref>

==Overview==

The school was established in 1972.<ref name="bnks">http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref> The school covers about 29 hectares (71 acres) of land. It is a full boarding school for students from 5th grade to [[A-Level]], aged 11 to 21. The school is equipped with three full size multi purpose sports field, a swimming pool, assembly hall, dining hall, sports hall, Learning Resource Center, library with wi-fi internet, modern science labs and living quarters for its faculty. The students come from all over Nepal.

Although the school is governed as a Public Educational Trust, it charges tuition fees for most students and also receives funding from the Ministry of Education. This makes the school a blend of [[Private school|private]] and [[Public school (government funded)|public school]]. Approximately one third of the students receive [[scholarships]] based on merit and need. The scholarships are mostly funded by the Ministry of Education of Nepal. The [[Pestalozzi International Village]] also funds scholarships for 34 students.<ref>http://www.pestalozziworld.com/circles/scholars.html</ref>

Budhanilkantha School, since its inception has produced a considerable number of exemplary citizens. Most of its pupils go to higher education. Many of them have attended the most prestigious universities of the world and can be found active in all aspects of public life. A lot of them have risen to be enterprising businessmen, academics, researchers, doctors, lawyers, engineers, politicians, public officials and leaders of major companies.<ref>http://sebsonline.org/news/news_view.aspx?id=639</ref> The school has gained a very good reputation both within and outside Nepal.<ref>http://www.ecs.com.np/cover_story.php?story_id=23</ref> However, graduates of the school are often criticised in the Nepalese media for working as highly paid professionals in [[United States]] and [[Western Europe]] and not contributing enough to the economic development efforts in Nepal, urging them to return back home.<ref>http://www.nepalitimes.com.np/issue/2002/11/29/Nation/4161 accessed 23-Sep-2010</ref>

==History==
[[Image:Sarswoti temple.jpg|thumb|alt= | ''Saraswoti'' (the goddess of learning) Temple at Budhanilkantha School]]
Budhanilkantha School was established in 1972 as a joint venture between the governments of Nepal and United Kingdom. The first batch of students took the School Leaving Certificate Examination (the national exam that is equivalent to the British [[O-Level]]) in 1980. In 1983, English was made the official language of instruction at Budhanilkantha School. The University of Cambridge([[University of Cambridge International Examinations|CIE]]) O-Level and A-Level programs were introduced in 1985.

Budhanilkantha School converted from a boys' [[single sex school]] to a [[co-educational]] institution in 1992. Co-education at Budhanilkantha has been very successful.<ref name="bnks"/>

In 1994, the British management handed over the administration to Nepalese management.

==Academics==
The school operates three courses of study:

#School Leaving Certificate level (a nationwide curriculum up to class 10 prescribed by the [[Department of Education (Nepal)|Department of Education]] of Nepal),
# [[University of Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge International]] [[A-Level]] and
# 10+2 Level (Higher Secondary Education Board of Nepal, equivalent alternative to A-Level).
[[Image:Shivapuri Budhanilkantha.jpg|thumb|alt=|View of the snow-clad Shivapuri mountain from the Middle Pitch]]

Entry into the school is highly selective and students must pass an entrance exam to gain admission into the school. Normally, entrance examinations are taken for entry into class 5 and post SLC levels. This is intended to continue the high academic status of the school.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/2010/05/12/a-level-entrance-examination/</ref>

Out of 116 students who took the School Leaving Certificate Examination 2011,93 secured Distinction and the rest 23students passed in First Division.This is the best SLC result by any batches of the school. (3000D batch)<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/2010/07/16/slc-results-2066/</ref>

Budhanilkantha School was the first school to introduce [[GCE Advanced Level]] in Nepal.<ref>http://www.wavemag.com.np/issue/article1689.html</ref> It currently offers A-Levels in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Economics, Business Studies, Sociology, Accounting and English Language. It is compulsory for students to sit exams in than five subjects. Mathematics and English Language have to be studied by all students. Most students choose to study science based subjects and some choose to combine sciences and social sciences. In A-Level exams of year 2010, 12% of entries from the school secured grade A* and 30% entries secured grade A. 56% entries from the school secured more than or equal to grade B. 73% of the total entries, excluding General Paper, was on either math or science subjects.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/category/news/</ref> Budhanilkantha students regularly feature in the [[Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge]] outstanding achiever list as the best achieving A-Level candidates in Nepal and worldwide.<ref>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=28054</ref><ref>http://www.nepalnews.com/contents/2008/englishweekly/spotlight/mar/mar28/national3.php</ref>

==Houses==
Budhanilkantha School operates a [[house system]], possibly borrowed from house system operating in British schools.<ref name="bnks"/> The school is fully residential and there are about 920 students in a school year.[[Image:Pumori House.jpg|thumb|alt=|Pumori House]] These students are divided into 12 houses based on sex and grade. All the houses are named after randomly chosen Himalayan peaks and have a colored flag and motto. Each house has a Housemaster, Assistant Housemaster and duty teachers who are responsible for the students of each house. The houses compete in various extracurricular activities throughout the year.

The Housemasters look after the daily affairs of the house while other members of the house help him/her do this. The houses are categorized as boy-junior, girl-junior, boy-senior, girl-senior, boy-upper senior, and girl-upper senior. Each house has its one parallel house, Byasrishi parallel to Gauri Shankar for instance, that compete in different inter-school competitions to lead their houses. There is always a rivalry between parallel houses.

There are student House Captains and Sports Captains within the house. They are supported by a team of House Prefects. Their duty is to maintain discipline in the house and to lead the house while participating various extra-curricular activities.

{| class="wikitable"
|+
|-
! Name
! Motto
! Category
! Classes
! Color
|-
|Dhaulagiri||United We Succeed||Boys - Junior||5 and 6||style="background:orange; text-align: center;"|Orange
|-
|Makalu||Perseverantia Vincit||Boys - Junior||5 and 6||style="background:#003399; color:white"|Dark Blue
|-
|Nilgiri||Working Better Together||Boys - Middle||7 and 8|| style="background:Red; text-align: center;"|Sky Blue
|-
|Pumori||In Societate Vita||Boys - Middle||7 and 8||style="background:Yellow; text-align: center" | Green
|-
|Annapurna||Service Through Leadership||Boys - Senior||9 and 10||style="background:Green; text-align: center;"|Yellow
|-
|Kanchenjunga||Wisdom, Integrity and Respect||Boys - Senior||9 and 10||style="background:#87CEEB; text-align: center;"|Red
|-
|Hiunchuli||Aim High||Girls - Junior and Middle||5, 6, 7 and 8||style="background:purple; text-align: center;"|Purple
|-
|Saipal||United We Stand||Girls - Junior and Middle||5, 6, 7 and 8||style="background:maroon; color:white; text-align: center;"|Maroon
|-
|Ratnachuli||Ever Onwards||Girls - Senior and Upper Senior||9, 10, A-Level and 10+2||style="background:green; text-align: center;"|Dark Green
|-
|Choyu||Learning for Life||Girls - Senior and Upper Senior||9, 10, A-Level and 10+2||style="background:black; color:white; text-align: center;"|Black
|-
|Byasrishi||Quest for Enlightenment||Boys - Upper Senior||A-Level and 10+2||style="background:#664400; color:white; text-align: center;"|Coffee
|-
|Gauri Sankar|Gaurishankar||Spes Sibi Quisque||Boys - Upper Senior||A-Level and 10+2||style="background:gray; text-align: center;"|Gray
|-
|}

==Governance==

The school is managed under the Public Educational Trust. The Ministry for Education being the main trustee, the Board of Trustees (BOT) is chaired by the Education Secretary of Nepal. The school Management Committee (SMC) is responsible for the formulation, implementation and monitoring of all policy level matters. The Principal takes care of the day to day administration with the help of three Vice-Principals, Chief Administrative Officer and a team of Senior Management Team (SMT). The school is also supported by Friends of Budhanilkantha School (FOBS), the parents' representative association and Society of Ex-Budhanilkantha Students (SEBS). They also actively participate in the school governance.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/</ref>

The permanent principal of the school is Mr. Narayan Prasad Sharma. There are currently three vice principals in the school; Mr. Keshar Khulal, Mr Ramesh Nath Dawadi and Mr Lal Bahadur Rana.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/smt/</ref>

The list of Headmasters/Principals of the school are as follows:

# John B Tyson, Headmaster Designate (1966)
# Peter J Wakeman, Headmaster (1972 to 1977)
# Ken Jones, Headmaster (1978 to 1982)
# Dr. Tej Ratna Kansakar, Acting Headmaster (1983)
# John Tyson, Headmaster (1983 to 1988)
# Brian Garton, Headmaster (1989 to 1992)
# Thomas Thomas, Headmaster (1992 to 1994)
# Satyanarayan Rajbhandari, Principal (1994 to 1995)
# Narayan Prasad Sharma, Principal (1996 to 2012*)
# Keshar Khulal, Principal Designate (2013-2014)

==Infrastructure and Facilities==
[[File:Budhanilkantha School learning resource centre.jpg|thumb|right|Students using the Learning Resource Centre]]

Key infrastructures of the school are as follows:

# Four multi-purpose sports fields, Middle Pitch, Bottom Pitch, Top Pitch and Garden Pitch.
# A 25m competition swimming pool.<ref name="bnks"/>
# Four outdoor and one indoor basketball courts.
# Ten volleyball courts.
# A tennis court.
# A sports hall.
# An assembly hall with stage and full light and sound support.
# A spacious dining hall.
# Six fully equipped [[Laboratory|laboratories]] for [[Physics]], [[Chemistry]] and [[Biology]].
# A micro Hydro-electric Plant was installed with the help of Pestalozzi Overseas Children's Trust UK.
# The Learning Resource Centre (LRC) inaugurated by the First President of Nepal Rt. Hon. Dr. [[Ram Baran Yadav]] <ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/bnks%20history.htm BNKS History] accessed August 20, 2007</ref>
# Two computer labs, with latest computers and full internet access. One of them is within the LRC.
# A library within the LRC with very good collections.

During the past 25 years the school has expanded tremendously. The extension of buildings for the modern science laboratory, student hostels, class rooms, swimming pool, staff flats and office complex. The number of teaching and administrative staff has also increased. Besides this, the school has been quick to exploit changes in technology to facilitate teaching and learning.<ref name="bnks"/>

==Clubs==
[[Image:Budhanilkantha Singing.gif|thumb|alt=|Students performing on stage]]
The school has various clubs where students, especially those in the A-Level program, are handed over the responsibilities and they have to search for sponsors and organize and administer workshops, trainings, concerts and other educational programs under their own steams. The members at the end need to hand in a report of the accomplishments.

The clubs have designations for students that include President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Junior Secretary, members, coordinator, advisor that number from 10 to 35 members.
The clubs running are:
# Awareness Campaign Club
# Creativity Club
# Drama And Debating Club (DADC)
# BNKS.Net
# The Environment Club
# Forum of Cultural Unity on Stage (FOCUS)
# Forum of Young Economist (FYE)
# Interact Club
# LEO Club
# Junior/Youth Red Cross Circle (J/YRCC) of Budhanilkantha School
# Science Club
# Society For Open Nepal (SFON)
# Social Service Club
# Sports Training And Recreation (STAR) Club
# Peace And Human Rights Club
# Journalism Club
# Mathematics Club
# Health and Fitness Club

==Other activities==
Various programs and competitions are held to enhance all round development of the students. P.E. (Physical Education) Department holds various competitions among the parallel houses: basketball matches, football ([[Soccer]]) matches, [[Softball]] matches, Volleyball matches, [[Kabaddi]] matches, etc. The S.T.A.R. (Sports Recreation and Training) club also organizes Inter college football tournament in the memory of Late Narayan Khadka ([[Karate]] trainer and facilitator of the school), which is also termed as N.K. Memorial football tournament (formerly just Inter College Football Tournament). This tournament attracts spectators within and away from the school. Gyanendra Cup, an Inter College Basketball Tournament, was also organized by the school after the name of the former king of Nepal; but was stopped after the downfall of Kingship in Nepal. Other major activities related to sports are: Track and Field meets which is held annually, [[Pentathlon]] and [[Triathlon]] events, Cross country races, Road races,etc.

==Notable alumni==
*[[Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev]] (Late King of Nepal)
* [[Prince Nirajan of Nepal|Nirajan Shah]] (Late Prince of Nepal)
*[[Paras, Crown Prince of Nepal|Paras Shah]] (former Crown Prince of Nepal)
*Birendra Bahadur Basnet (Proprietor/Managing Director of [[Buddha Air]])
*Bal Krishna Joshi (creator of Thamel.com)
*[[Bhusan Dahal]] (Music Video Director, Talk Show Host, and Director of [[Kagbeni]])
*[[Nabin Bhattarai]] (Nepali pop musician)
*Diwas Gurung (Neo-Nepalese folk music artist)
*Pukar Malla (Famous model of Nepal)<ref>http://www.cybersansar.com/models/pukar/pukarr.php</ref>
*Hemraj Bhandari (Senior Reporter in [[Nepal Television]])<ref>http://www.nepalitimes.com.np/issue/317/Remembrance/12575</ref><ref>http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullNews.php?headline=2010%2C+A+Love+Story+to+come+true+for+Manisha&NewsID=237411 accessed 23-Sep-2010</ref>
*[[Rajan Nepal]] (creator of sebsonline.org)
* Gyanu Lamichhanne (Assistant Professor of Infectious Diseases, Johns Hopkins University /Featured in Esquire Magazine Best & Brightest 2007)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.esquire.com/features/best-brightest-2007/bestandbrightest2007?click=main_sr|publisher=Esquire Magazine}}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist|2}}

==External links==
* [http://www.bnks.edu.np/ Budhanilkantha School website]
* [http://www.sebsonline.org/ SEBS Online - Budhanilkantha School's Alumni Website]

[[Category:Boarding schools in Nepal]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1972]]
[[Category:Schools in Kathmandu]]

Budhanilkantha School

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| image_caption = Budhanilkantha School
| imagesize = 240px
| name= Budhanilkantha School
| native_name=
| latin_name=
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| schoolmaster =
| headmaster =
| headmistress =
| head teacher =
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| director =
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| song =
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| endowment =
| authorizer =
| information =
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}}

'''Budhanilkantha School''', often referred to as '''BNKS''', is a public [[boarding school]] in Nepal. It is located in Narayansthan, 8 kilometres north of [[Kathmandu]] on the [[foothills]] of [[Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park|Shivapuri]] mountain (2,732 metres).<ref>http://www.vegetarian-restaurants.net/Nepal/Kathmandu-Valley/Budhanilkantha-Temple.htm</ref> It is named after the Budhanilkantha Temple which is located nearby.

One third of pupils are granted scholarships based on merit and need after a selective entrance exam. The school aims to impart quality education for rich and poor alike in an environment that fosters unity and equality.<ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/about/]</ref>

==Overview==

The school was established in 1972.<ref name="bnks">http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref> The school covers about 29 hectares (71 acres) of land. It is a full boarding school for students from 5th grade to [[A-Level]], aged 11 to 18. The school is equipped with three full size multi purpose sports field, a swimming pool, assembly hall, dining hall, sports hall, Learning Resource Center, library with wi-fi internet, modern science labs and living quarters for its faculty. The students come from all over Nepal.

Although the school is governed as a Public Educational Trust, it charges tuition fees for most students and also receives funding from the Ministry of Education. This makes the school a blend of [[Private school|private]] and [[Public school (government funded)|public school]]. Approximately one third of the students receive [[scholarships]] based on merit and need. The scholarships are mostly funded by the Ministry of Education of Nepal. The [[Pestalozzi International Village]] also funds scholarships for 34 students.<ref>http://www.pestalozziworld.com/circles/scholars.html</ref>

Budhanilkantha School, since its inception has produced a considerable number of exemplary citizens. Most of its pupils go to higher education. Many of them have attended the most prestigious universities of the world and can be found active in all aspects of public life. A lot of them have risen to be enterprising businessmen, academics, researchers, doctors, lawyers, engineers, politicians, public officials and leaders of major companies.<ref>http://sebsonline.org/news/news_view.aspx?id=639</ref> The school has gained a very good reputation both within and outside Nepal.<ref>http://www.ecs.com.np/cover_story.php?story_id=23</ref> However, graduates of the school are often criticised in the Nepalese media for working as highly paid professionals in [[United States]] and [[Western Europe]] and not contributing enough to the economic development efforts in Nepal, urging them to return back home.<ref>http://www.nepalitimes.com.np/issue/2002/11/29/Nation/4161 accessed 23-Sep-2010</ref>

==History==
[[Image:Sarswoti temple.jpg|thumb|alt= | ''Saraswoti'' (the goddess of learning) Temple at Budhanilkantha School]]
Budhanilkantha School was established in 1972 as a joint venture between the governments of Nepal and United Kingdom. The first batch of students took the School Leaving Certificate Examination (the national exam that is equivalent to the British [[O-Level]]) in 1980. In 1983, English was made the official language of instruction at Budhanilkantha School. The University of Cambridge([[University of Cambridge International Examinations|CIE]]) O-Level and A-Level programs were introduced in 1985.

Budhanilkantha School converted from a boys' [[single sex school]] to a [[co-educational]] institution in 1992. Co-education at Budhanilkantha has been very successful.<ref name="bnks"/>

In 1994, the British management handed over the administration to Nepalese management.

==Academics==
The school operates three courses of study:

#School Leaving Certificate level (a nationwide curriculum up to class 10 prescribed by the [[Department of Education (Nepal)|Department of Education]] of Nepal),
# [[University of Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge International]] [[A-Level]] and
# 10+2 Level (Higher Secondary Education Board of Nepal, equivalent alternative to A-Level).
[[Image:Shivapuri Budhanilkantha.jpg|thumb|alt=|View of the snow-clad Shivapuri mountain from the Middle Pitch]]

Entry into the school is highly selective and students must pass an entrance exam to gain admission into the school. Normally, entrance examinations are taken for entry into class 5 and post SLC levels. This is intended to continue the high academic status of the school.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/2010/05/12/a-level-entrance-examination/</ref>

Out of 116 students who took the School Leaving Certificate Examination 2011,93 secured Distinction and the rest 23students passed in First Division.This is the best SLC result by any batches of the school. (3000D batch)<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/2010/07/16/slc-results-2066/</ref>

Budhanilkantha School was the first school to introduce [[GCE Advanced Level]] in Nepal.<ref>http://www.wavemag.com.np/issue/article1689.html</ref> It currently offers A-Levels in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Economics, Business Studies, Sociology, Accounting and English Language. It is compulsory for students to sit exams in than five subjects. Mathematics and English Language have to be studied by all students. Most students choose to study science based subjects and some choose to combine sciences and social sciences. In A-Level exams of year 2010, 12% of entries from the school secured grade A* and 30% entries secured grade A. 56% entries from the school secured more than or equal to grade B. 73% of the total entries, excluding General Paper, was on either math or science subjects.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/category/news/</ref> Budhanilkantha students regularly feature in the [[Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge]] outstanding achiever list as the best achieving A-Level candidates in Nepal and worldwide.<ref>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=28054</ref><ref>http://www.nepalnews.com/contents/2008/englishweekly/spotlight/mar/mar28/national3.php</ref>

==Houses==
Budhanilkantha School operates a [[house system]], possibly borrowed from house system operating in British schools.<ref name="bnks"/> The school is fully residential and there are about 920 students in a school year.[[Image:Pumori House.jpg|thumb|alt=|Pumori House]] These students are divided into 12 houses based on sex and grade. All the houses are named after randomly chosen Himalayan peaks and have a colored flag and motto. Each house has a Housemaster, Assistant Housemaster and duty teachers who are responsible for the students of each house. The houses compete in various extracurricular activities throughout the year.

The Housemasters look after the daily affairs of the house while other members of the house help him/her do this. The houses are categorized as boy-junior, girl-junior, boy-senior, girl-senior, boy-upper senior, and girl-upper senior. Each house has its one parallel house, Byasrishi parallel to Gauri Shankar for instance, that compete in different inter-school competitions to lead their houses. There is always a rivalry between parallel houses.

There are student House Captains and Sports Captains within the house. They are supported by a team of House Prefects. Their duty is to maintain discipline in the house and to lead the house while participating various extra-curricular activities.

{| class="wikitable"
|+
|-
! Name
! Motto
! Category
! Classes
! Color
|-
|Dhaulagiri||United We Succeed||Boys - Junior||5 and 6||style="background:orange; text-align: center;"|Orange
|-
|Makalu||Perseverantia Vincit||Boys - Junior||5 and 6||style="background:#003399; color:white"|Dark Blue
|-
|Nilgiri||Working Better Together||Boys - Middle||7 and 8|| style="background:Red; text-align: center;"|Red
|-
|Pumori||In Societate Vita||Boys - Middle||7 and 8||style="background:Green; text-align: center" | Green
|-
|Annapurna||Service Through Leadership||Boys - Senior||9 and 10||style="background:Yellow; text-align: center;"|Yellow
|-
|Kanchenjunga||Wisdom, Integrity and Respect||Boys - Senior||9 and 10||style="background:#87CEEB; text-align: center;"|Sky Blue
|-
|Hiunchuli||Aim High||Girls - Junior and Middle||5, 6, 7 and 8||style="background:purple; text-align: center;"|Purple
|-
|Saipal||United We Stand||Girls - Junior and Middle||5, 6, 7 and 8||style="background:maroon; color:white; text-align: center;"|Maroon
|-
|Ratnachuli||Ever Onwards||Girls - Senior and Upper Senior||9, 10, A-Level and 10+2||style="background:green; text-align: center;"|Green
|-
|Choyu||Learning for Life||Girls - Senior and Upper Senior||9, 10, A-Level and 10+2||style="background:black; color:white; text-align: center;"|Black
|-
|Byasrishi||Quest for Enlightenment||Boys - Upper Senior||A-Level and 10+2||style="background:#664400; color:white; text-align: center;"|Coffee
|-
|Gauri Sankar|Gaurishankar||Spes Sibi Quisque||Boys - Upper Senior||A-Level and 10+2||style="background:gray; text-align: center;"|Gray
|-
|}

==Governance==

The school is managed under the Public Educational Trust. The Ministry for Education being the main trustee, the Board of Trustees (BOT) is chaired by the Education Secretary of Nepal. The school Management Committee (SMC) is responsible for the formulation, implementation and monitoring of all policy level matters. The Principal takes care of the day to day administration with the help of three Vice-Principals, Chief Administrative Officer and a team of Senior Management Team (SMT). The school is also supported by Friends of Budhanilkantha School (FOBS), the parents' representative association and Society of Ex-Budhanilkantha Students (SEBS). They also actively participate in the school governance.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/</ref>

The permanent principal of the school is Mr. Narayan Prasad Sharma. There are currently three vice principals in the school; Mr. Keshar Khulal, Mr Ramesh Nath Dawadi and Mr Lal Bahadur Rana.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/smt/</ref>

The list of Headmasters/Principals of the school are as follows:

# John B Tyson, Headmaster Designate (1966)
# Peter J Wakeman, Headmaster (1972 to 1977)
# Ken Jones, Headmaster (1978 to 1982)
# Dr. Tej Ratna Kansakar, Acting Headmaster (1983)
# John Tyson, Headmaster (1983 to 1988)
# Brian Garton, Headmaster (1989 to 1992)
# Thomas Thomas, Headmaster (1992 to 1994)
# Satyanarayan Rajbhandari, Principal (1994 to 1995)
# Narayan Prasad Sharma, Principal (1996 to 2012*)
# Keshar Khulal, Principal Designate (2013-2014)

==Infrastructure and Facilities==
[[File:Budhanilkantha School learning resource centre.jpg|thumb|right|Students using the Learning Resource Centre]]

Key infrastructures of the school are as follows:

# Four multi-purpose sports fields, Middle Pitch, Bottom Pitch, Top Pitch and Garden Pitch.
# A 25m competition swimming pool.<ref name="bnks"/>
# Four outdoor and one indoor basketball courts.
# Ten volleyball courts.
# A tennis court.
# A sports hall.
# An assembly hall with stage and full light and sound support.
# A spacious dining hall.
# Six fully equipped [[Laboratory|laboratories]] for [[Physics]], [[Chemistry]] and [[Biology]].
# A micro Hydro-electric Plant was installed with the help of Pestalozzi Overseas Children's Trust UK.
# The Learning Resource Centre (LRC) inaugurated by the First President of Nepal Rt. Hon. Dr. [[Ram Baran Yadav]] <ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/bnks%20history.htm BNKS History] accessed August 20, 2007</ref>
# Two computer labs, with latest computers and full internet access. One of them is within the LRC.
# A library within the LRC with very good collections.

During the past 25 years the school has expanded tremendously. The extension of buildings for the modern science laboratory, student hostels, class rooms, swimming pool, staff flats and office complex. The number of teaching and administrative staff has also increased. Besides this, the school has been quick to exploit changes in technology to facilitate teaching and learning.<ref name="bnks"/>

==Clubs==
[[Image:Budhanilkantha Singing.gif|thumb|alt=|Students performing on stage]]
The school has various clubs where students, especially those in the A-Level program, are handed over the responsibilities and they have to search for sponsors and organize and administer workshops, trainings, concerts and other educational programs under their own steams. The members at the end need to hand in a report of the accomplishments.

The clubs have designations for students that include President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Junior Secretary, members, coordinator, advisor that number from 10 to 35 members.
The clubs running are:
# Awareness Campaign Club
# Creativity Club
# Drama And Debating Club (DADC)
# BNKS.Net
# The Environment Club
# Forum of Cultural Unity on Stage (FOCUS)
# Forum of Young Economist (FYE)
# Interact Club
# LEO Club
# Junior/Youth Red Cross Circle (J/YRCC) of Budhanilkantha School
# Science Club
# Society For Open Nepal (SFON)
# Social Service Club
# Sports Training And Recreation (STAR) Club
# Peace And Human Rights Club
# Journalism Club
# Mathematics Club
# Health and Fitness Club

==Other activities==
Various programs and competitions are held to enhance all round development of the students. P.E. (Physical Education) Department holds various competitions among the parallel houses: basketball matches, football ([[Soccer]]) matches, [[Softball]] matches, Volleyball matches, [[Kabaddi]] matches, etc. The S.T.A.R. (Sports Recreation and Training) club also organizes Inter college football tournament in the memory of Late Narayan Khadka ([[Karate]] trainer and facilitator of the school), which is also termed as N.K. Memorial football tournament (formerly just Inter College Football Tournament). This tournament attracts spectators within and away from the school. Gyanendra Cup, an Inter College Basketball Tournament, was also organized by the school after the name of the former king of Nepal; but was stopped after the downfall of Kingship in Nepal. Other major activities related to sports are: Track and Field meets which is held annually, [[Pentathlon]] and [[Triathlon]] events, Cross country races, Road races,etc.

==Notable alumni==
*[[Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev]] (Late King of Nepal)
* [[Prince Nirajan of Nepal|Nirajan Shah]] (Late Prince of Nepal)
*[[Paras, Crown Prince of Nepal|Paras Shah]] (former Crown Prince of Nepal)
*Birendra Bahadur Basnet (Proprietor/Managing Director of [[Buddha Air]])
*Bal Krishna Joshi (creator of Thamel.com)
*[[Bhusan Dahal]] (Music Video Director, Talk Show Host, and Director of [[Kagbeni]])
*[[Nabin Bhattarai]] (Nepali pop musician)
*Diwas Gurung (Neo-Nepalese folk music artist)
*Pukar Malla (Famous model of Nepal)<ref>http://www.cybersansar.com/models/pukar/pukarr.php</ref>
*Hemraj Bhandari (Senior Reporter in [[Nepal Television]])<ref>http://www.nepalitimes.com.np/issue/317/Remembrance/12575</ref><ref>http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullNews.php?headline=2010%2C+A+Love+Story+to+come+true+for+Manisha&NewsID=237411 accessed 23-Sep-2010</ref>
*[[Rajan Nepal]] (creator of sebsonline.org)

==References==
{{Reflist|2}}

==External links==
* [http://www.bnks.edu.np/ Budhanilkantha School website]
* [http://www.sebsonline.org/ SEBS Online - Budhanilkantha School's Alumni Website]

[[Category:Schools in Nepal]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1972]]

Budhanilkantha School

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'''Budhanilkantha School''', often referred to as '''BNKS''', is a public [[boarding school]] in Nepal. It is located in Narayansthan, 8 kilometres north of [[Kathmandu]] on the [[foothills]] of [[Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park|Shivapuri]] mountain (2,732 metres).<ref>http://www.vegetarian-restaurants.net/Nepal/Kathmandu-Valley/Budhanilkantha-Temple.htm</ref> It is named after the Budhanilkantha Temple which is located nearby.

One third of pupils are granted scholarships based on merit and need after a selective entrance exam. The school aims to impart quality education for rich and poor alike in an environment that fosters unity and equality.<ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/about/]</ref>

==Overview==

The school was established in 1972.<ref name="bnks">http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref> The school covers about 29 hectares (71 acres) of land. It is a full boarding school for students from 5th grade to [[A-Level]], aged 11 to 18. The school is equipped with three full size multi purpose sports field, a swimming pool, assembly hall, dining hall, sports hall, Learning Resource Center, library with wi-fi internet, modern science labs and living quarters for its faculty. The students come from all over Nepal.

Although the school is governed as a Public Educational Trust, it charges tuition fees for most students and also receives funding from the Ministry of Education. This makes the school a blend of [[Private school|private]] and [[Public school (government funded)|public school]]. Approximately one third of the students receive [[scholarships]] based on merit and need. The scholarships are mostly funded by the Ministry of Education of Nepal. The [[Pestalozzi International Village]] also funds scholarships for 34 students.<ref>http://www.pestalozziworld.com/circles/scholars.html</ref>

Budhanilkantha School, since its inception has produced a considerable number of exemplary citizens. Most of its pupils go to higher education. Many of them have attended the most prestigious universities of the world and can be found active in all aspects of public life. A lot of them have risen to be enterprising businessmen, academics, researchers, doctors, lawyers, engineers, politicians, public officials and leaders of major companies.<ref>http://sebsonline.org/news/news_view.aspx?id=639</ref> The school has gained a very good reputation both within and outside Nepal.<ref>http://www.ecs.com.np/cover_story.php?story_id=23</ref> However, graduates of the school are often criticised in the Nepalese media for working as highly paid professionals in [[United States]] and [[Western Europe]] and not contributing enough to the economic development efforts in Nepal, urging them to return back home.<ref>http://www.nepalitimes.com.np/issue/2002/11/29/Nation/4161 accessed 23-Sep-2010</ref>

==History==
[[Image:Sarswoti temple.jpg|thumb|alt= | ''Saraswoti'' (the goddess of learning) Temple at Budhanilkantha School]]
Budhanilkantha School was established in 1972 as a joint venture between the governments of Nepal and United Kingdom. The first batch of students took the School Leaving Certificate Examination (the national exam that is equivalent to the British [[O-Level]]) in 1980. In 1983, English was made the official language of instruction at Budhanilkantha School. The University of Cambridge([[University of Cambridge International Examinations|CIE]]) O-Level and A-Level programs were introduced in 1985.

Budhanilkantha School converted from a boys' [[single sex school]] to a [[co-educational]] institution in 1992. Co-education at Budhanilkantha has been very successful.<ref name="bnks"/>

In 1994, the British management handed over the administration to Nepalese management.

==Academics==
The school operates three courses of study:

#School Leaving Certificate level (a nationwide curriculum up to class 10 prescribed by the [[Department of Education (Nepal)|Department of Education]] of Nepal),
# [[University of Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge International]] [[A-Level]] and
# 10+2 Level (Higher Secondary Education Board of Nepal, equivalent alternative to A-Level).
[[Image:Shivapuri Budhanilkantha.jpg|thumb|alt=|View of the snow-clad Shivapuri mountain from the Middle Pitch]]

Entry into the school is highly selective and students must pass an entrance exam to gain admission into the school. Normally, entrance examinations are taken for entry into class 5 and post SLC levels. This is intended to continue the high academic status of the school.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/2010/05/12/a-level-entrance-examination/</ref>

Out of 116 students who took the School Leaving Certificate Examination 2011,93 secured Distinction and the rest 23students passed in First Division.This is the best SLC result by any batches of the school. (3000D batch)<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/2010/07/16/slc-results-2066/</ref>

Budhanilkantha School was the first school to introduce [[GCE Advanced Level]] in Nepal.<ref>http://www.wavemag.com.np/issue/article1689.html</ref> It currently offers A-Levels in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Economics, Business Studies, Sociology, Accounting and English Language. It is compulsory for students to sit exams in than five subjects. Mathematics and English Language have to be studied by all students. Most students choose to study science based subjects and some choose to combine sciences and social sciences. In A-Level exams of year 2010, 12% of entries from the school secured grade A* and 30% entries secured grade A. 56% entries from the school secured more than or equal to grade B. 73% of the total entries, excluding General Paper, was on either math or science subjects.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/category/news/</ref> Budhanilkantha students regularly feature in the [[Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge]] outstanding achiever list as the best achieving A-Level candidates in Nepal and worldwide.<ref>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=28054</ref><ref>http://www.nepalnews.com/contents/2008/englishweekly/spotlight/mar/mar28/national3.php</ref>

==Houses==
Budhanilkantha School operates a [[house system]], possibly borrowed from house system operating in British schools.<ref name="bnks"/> The school is fully residential and there are about 920 students in a school year.[[Image:Pumori House.jpg|thumb|alt=|Pumori House]] These students are divided into 12 houses based on sex and grade. All the houses are named after randomly chosen Himalayan peaks and have a colored flag and motto. Each house has a Housemaster, Assistant Housemaster and duty teachers who are responsible for the students of each house. The houses compete in various extracurricular activities throughout the year.

The Housemasters look after the daily affairs of the house while other members of the house help him/her do this. The houses are categorized as boy-junior, girl-junior, boy-senior, girl-senior, boy-upper senior, and girl-upper senior. Each house has its one parallel house, Byasrishi parallel to Gauri Shankar for instance, that compete in different inter-school competitions to lead their houses. There is always a rivalry between parallel houses.

There are student House Captains and Sports Captains within the house. They are supported by a team of House Prefects. Their duty is to maintain discipline in the house and to lead the house while participating various extra-curricular activities.

{| class="wikitable"
|+
|-
! Name
! Motto
! Category
! Classes
! Color
|-
|Dhaulagiri||United We Succeed||Boys - Junior||5 and 6||style="background:orange; text-align: center;"|Orange
|-
|Makalu||Perseverantia Vincit||Boys - Junior||5 and 6||style="background:#003399; color:white"|Dark Blue
|-
|Nilgiri||Working Better Together||Boys - Middle||7 and 8|| style="background:Red; text-align: center;"|Red
|-
|Pumori||In Societate Vita||Boys - Middle||7 and 8||style="background:Green; text-align: center" | Green
|-
|Annapurna||Service Through Leadership||Boys - Senior||9 and 10||style="background:Yellow; text-align: center;"|Yellow
|-
|Kanchenjunga||Wisdom, Integrity and Respect||Boys - Senior||9 and 10||style="background:Sky Blue; text-align: center;"|Sky Blue
|-
|Hiunchuli||Aim High||Girls - Junior and Middle||5, 6, 7 and 8||style="background:purple; text-align: center;"|Purple
|-
|Saipal||United We Stand||Girls - Junior and Middle||5, 6, 7 and 8||style="background:maroon; color:white; text-align: center;"|Maroon
|-
|Ratnachuli||Ever Onwards||Girls - Senior and Upper Senior||9, 10, A-Level and 10+2||style="background:green; text-align: center;"|Green
|-
|Choyu||Learning for Life||Girls - Senior and Upper Senior||9, 10, A-Level and 10+2||style="background:black; color:white; text-align: center;"|Black
|-
|Byasrishi||Quest for Enlightenment||Boys - Upper Senior||A-Level and 10+2||style="background:#664400; color:white; text-align: center;"|Federal Blue
|-
|Gau-ri Sankar|Gaurishankar||Spes Sibi Quisque||Boys - Upper Senior||A-Level and 10+2||style="background:gray; text-align: center;"|Gray
|-
|}

==Governance==

The school is managed under the Public Educational Trust. The Ministry for Education being the main trustee, the Board of Trustees (BOT) is chaired by the Education Secretary of Nepal. The school Management Committee (SMC) is responsible for the formulation, implementation and monitoring of all policy level matters. The Principal takes care of the day to day administration with the help of three Vice-Principals, Chief Administrative Officer and a team of Senior Management Team (SMT). The school is also supported by Friends of Budhanilkantha School (FOBS), the parents' representative association and Society of Ex-Budhanilkantha Students (SEBS). They also actively participate in the school governance.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/</ref>

The permanent principal of the school is Mr. Narayan Prasad Sharma. There are currently three vice principals in the school; Mr. Keshar Khulal, Mr Ramesh Nath Dawadi and Mr Lal Bahadur Rana.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/smt/</ref>

The list of Headmasters/Principals of the school are as follows:

# John B Tyson, Headmaster Designate (1966)
# Peter J Wakeman, Headmaster (1972 to 1977)
# Ken Jones, Headmaster (1978 to 1982)
# Dr. Tej Ratna Kansakar, Acting Headmaster (1983)
# John Tyson, Headmaster (1983 to 1988)
# Brian Garton, Headmaster (1989 to 1992)
# Thomas Thomas, Headmaster (1992 to 1994)
# Satyanarayan Rajbhandari, Principal (1994 to 1995)
# Narayan Prasad Sharma, Principal (1996 to 2012*)
# Keshar Khulal, Principal Designate (2013-2014)

==Infrastructure and Facilities==
[[File:Budhanilkantha School learning resource centre.jpg|thumb|right|Students using the Learning Resource Centre]]

Key infrastructures of the school are as follows:

# Four multi-purpose sports fields, Middle Pitch, Bottom Pitch, Top Pitch and Garden Pitch.
# A 25m competition swimming pool.<ref name="bnks"/>
# Four outdoor and one indoor basketball courts.
# Ten volleyball courts.
# A tennis court.
# A sports hall.
# An assembly hall with stage and full light and sound support.
# A spacious dining hall.
# Six fully equipped [[Laboratory|laboratories]] for [[Physics]], [[Chemistry]] and [[Biology]].
# A micro Hydro-electric Plant was installed with the help of Pestalozzi Overseas Children's Trust UK.
# The Learning Resource Centre (LRC) inaugurated by the First President of Nepal Rt. Hon. Dr. [[Ram Baran Yadav]] <ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/bnks%20history.htm BNKS History] accessed August 20, 2007</ref>
# Two computer labs, with latest computers and full internet access. One of them is within the LRC.
# A library within the LRC with very good collections.

During the past 25 years the school has expanded tremendously. The extension of buildings for the modern science laboratory, student hostels, class rooms, swimming pool, staff flats and office complex. The number of teaching and administrative staff has also increased. Besides this, the school has been quick to exploit changes in technology to facilitate teaching and learning.<ref name="bnks"/>

==Clubs==
[[Image:Budhanilkantha Singing.gif|thumb|alt=|Students performing on stage]]
The school has various clubs where students, especially those in the A-Level program, are handed over the responsibilities and they have to search for sponsors and organize and administer workshops, trainings, concerts and other educational programs under their own steams. The members at the end need to hand in a report of the accomplishments.

The clubs have designations for students that include President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Junior Secretary, members, coordinator, advisor that number from 10 to 35 members.
The clubs running are:
# Awareness Campaign Club
# Creativity Club
# Drama And Debating Club (DADC)
# BNKS.Net
# The Environment Club
# Forum of Cultural Unity on Stage (FOCUS)
# Forum of Young Economist (FYE)
# Interact Club
# LEO Club
# Junior/Youth Red Cross Circle (J/YRCC) of Budhanilkantha School
# Science Club
# Society For Open Nepal (SFON)
# Social Service Club
# Sports Training And Recreation (STAR) Club
# Peace And Human Rights Club
# Journalism Club
# Mathematics Club
# Health and Fitness Club

==Other activities==
Various programs and competitions are held to enhance all round development of the students. P.E. (Physical Education) Department holds various competitions among the parallel houses: basketball matches, football ([[Soccer]]) matches, [[Softball]] matches, Volleyball matches, [[Kabaddi]] matches, etc. The S.T.A.R. (Sports Recreation and Training) club also organizes Inter college football tournament in the memory of Late Narayan Khadka ([[Karate]] trainer and facilitator of the school), which is also termed as N.K. Memorial football tournament (formerly just Inter College Football Tournament). This tournament attracts spectators within and away from the school. Gyanendra Cup, an Inter College Basketball Tournament, was also organized by the school after the name of the former king of Nepal; but was stopped after the downfall of Kingship in Nepal. Other major activities related to sports are: Track and Field meets which is held annually, [[Pentathlon]] and [[Triathlon]] events, Cross country races, Road races,etc.

==Notable alumni==
*[[Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev]] (Late King of Nepal)
* [[Prince Nirajan of Nepal|Nirajan Shah]] (Late Prince of Nepal)
*[[Paras, Crown Prince of Nepal|Paras Shah]] (former Crown Prince of Nepal)
*Birendra Bahadur Basnet (Proprietor/Managing Director of [[Buddha Air]])
*Bal Krishna Joshi (creator of Thamel.com)
*[[Bhusan Dahal]] (Music Video Director, Talk Show Host, and Director of [[Kagbeni]])
*[[Nabin Bhattarai]] (Nepali pop musician)
*Diwas Gurung (Neo-Nepalese folk music artist)
*Pukar Malla (Famous model of Nepal)<ref>http://www.cybersansar.com/models/pukar/pukarr.php</ref>
*Hemraj Bhandari (Senior Reporter in [[Nepal Television]])<ref>http://www.nepalitimes.com.np/issue/317/Remembrance/12575</ref><ref>http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullNews.php?headline=2010%2C+A+Love+Story+to+come+true+for+Manisha&NewsID=237411 accessed 23-Sep-2010</ref>
*[[Rajan Nepal]] (creator of sebsonline.org)

==References==
{{Reflist|2}}

==External links==
* [http://www.bnks.edu.np/ Budhanilkantha School website]
* [http://www.sebsonline.org/ SEBS Online - Budhanilkantha School's Alumni Website]

[[Category:Schools in Nepal]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1972]]

Budhanilkantha School

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{{Infobox school
| image= Bnks_3.jpg
| image_caption = Budhanilkantha School
| imagesize = 240px
| name= Budhanilkantha School
| native_name=
| latin_name=
| motto = Centre of Excellence
| schoolmaster =
| headmaster =
| headmistress =
| head teacher =
| principal = Mr. Narayan Prasad Sharma
| director =
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| enrollment =
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| city = Kathmandu
| state =
| country = Nepal
| free_label =
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| colors =
| mascot =
| nickname = BNKS
| song =
| district = Kathmandu
| affiliations = [[School Leaving Certificate (Nepal)|School Leaving Certificate]] (Grade 10) [[University of Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge International Examinations]] (A-level) Higher Secondary Education Board (10+2)
| endowment =
| authorizer =
| information =
| website = [http://www.bnks.edu.np bnks.edu.np]
}}

'''Budhanilkantha School''', often referred to as '''BNKS''', is a public [[boarding school]] in Nepal. It was founded by [[King Birendra]] in 1972.

It located in Narayansthan, eight kilometres north of [[Kathmandu]] on the [[foothills]] of [[Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park|Shivapuri]] mountain (2,732 metres).<ref>http://www.vegetarian-restaurants.net/Nepal/Kathmandu-Valley/Budhanilkantha-Temple.htm</ref> It is named after the Budhanilkantha Temple which is located nearby.

One third of pupils are granted scholarships based on merit and need after a selective entrance exam. The school aims to impart quality education for rich and poor alike in an environment that fosters unity and equality.<ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/about/]</ref>

==Overview==

The school was established in 1972.<ref name="bnks">http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref> The school covers about 29 hectares (71 acres) of land. It is a full boarding school for students from 5th grade to [[A-Level]], aged 11 to 18. The school is equipped with three full size multi purpose sports field, a swimming pool, assembly hall, dining hall, sports hall, Learning Resource Center, library with wi-fi internet, modern science labs and living quarters for its faculty. The students come from all over Nepal.

Although the school is governed as a Public Educational Trust, it charges tuition fees for most students and also receives funding from the Ministry of Education. This makes the school a blend of [[Private school|private]] and [[Public school (government funded)|public school]]. Approximately one third of the students receive [[scholarships]] based on merit and need. The scholarships are mostly funded by the Ministry of Education of Nepal. The [[Pestalozzi International Village]] also funds scholarships for 34 students.<ref>http://www.pestalozziworld.com/circles/scholars.html</ref>

Budhanilkantha School, since its inception has produced a considerable number of exemplary citizens. Most of its pupils go to higher education. Many of them have attended the most prestigious universities of the world and can be found active in all aspects of public life. A lot of them have risen to be enterprising businessmen, academics, researchers, doctors, lawyers, engineers, politicians, public officials and leaders of major companies.<ref>http://sebsonline.org/news/news_view.aspx?id=639</ref> The school has gained a very good reputation both within and outside Nepal.<ref>http://www.ecs.com.np/cover_story.php?story_id=23</ref> However, graduates of the school are often criticised in the Nepalese media for working as highly paid professionals in [[United States]] and [[Western Europe]] and not contributing enough to the economic development efforts in Nepal, urging them to return back home.<ref>http://www.nepalitimes.com.np/issue/2002/11/29/Nation/4161 accessed 23-Sep-2010</ref>

==History==
[[Image:Sarswoti temple.jpg|thumb|alt= | ''Saraswoti'' (the goddess of learning) Temple at Budhanilkantha School]]
Budhanilkantha School was established in 1972 as a joint venture between the governments of Nepal and United Kingdom. The first batch of students took the School Leaving Certificate Examination (the national exam that is equivalent to the British [[O-Level]]) in 1980. In 1983, English was made the official language of instruction at Budhanilkantha School. The University of Cambridge([[University of Cambridge International Examinations|CIE]]) O-Level and A-Level programs were introduced in 1985.

Budhanilkantha School converted from a boys' [[single sex school]] to a [[co-educational]] institution in 1992. Co-education at Budhanilkantha has been very successful.<ref name="bnks"/>

In 1994, the British management handed over the administration to Nepalese management.

==Academics==
The school operates three courses of study:

#School Leaving Certificate level (a nationwide curriculum up to class 10 prescribed by the [[Department of Education (Nepal)|Department of Education]] of Nepal),
# [[University of Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge International]] [[A-Level]] and
# 10+2 Level (Higher Secondary Education Board of Nepal, equivalent alternative to A-Level).
[[Image:Shivapuri Budhanilkantha.jpg|thumb|alt=|View of the snow-clad Shivapuri mountain from the Middle Pitch]]

Entry into the school is highly selective and students must pass an entrance exam to gain admission into the school. Normally, entrance examinations are taken for entry into class 5 and post SLC levels. This is intended to continue the high academic status of the school.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/2010/05/12/a-level-entrance-examination/</ref>

Out of 95 students who took the School Leaving Certificate Examination 2010, 56 secured Distinction and the rest 39 students passed in First Division.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/2010/07/16/slc-results-2066/</ref>

Budhanilkantha School was the first school to introduce [[GCE Advanced Level]] in Nepal.<ref>http://www.wavemag.com.np/issue/article1689.html</ref> It currently offers A-Levels in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Economics, Business Studies, Sociology and English Language. It is compulsory for students to sit exams in than five subjects. Mathematics and General Paper have to be studied by all students. Most students choose to study science based subjects and some choose to combine sciences and social sciences. In A-Level exams of year 2010, 12% of entries from the school secured grade A* and 30% entries secured grade A. 56% entries from the school secured more than or equal to grade B. 73% of the total entries, excluding General Paper, was on either math or science subjects.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/category/news/</ref> Budhanilkantha students regularly feature in the [[Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge]] outstanding achiever list as the best achieving A-Level candidates in Nepal and worldwide.<ref>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=28054</ref><ref>http://www.nepalnews.com/contents/2008/englishweekly/spotlight/mar/mar28/national3.php</ref>

==Houses==
Budhanilkantha School operates a [[house system]], possibly borrowed from house system operating in British schools.<ref name="bnks"/> The school is fully residential and there are about 920 students in a school year.[[Image:Pumori House.jpg|thumb|alt=|Pumori House]] These students are divided into 12 houses based on sex and grade. All the houses are named after randomly chosen Himalayan peaks and have a colored flag and motto. Each house has a Housemaster, Assistant Housemaster and duty teachers who are responsible for the students of each house. The houses compete in various extracurricular activities throughout the year.

The Housemasters look after the daily affairs of the house while other members of the house help him/her do this. The houses are categorized as boy-junior, girl-junior, boy-senior, girl-senior, boy-upper senior, and girl-upper senior. Each house has its one parallel house, Byasrishi parallel to Gauri Shankar for instance, that compete in different inter-school competitions to lead their houses. There is always a rivalry between parallel houses.

There are student House Captains and Sports Captains within the house. They are supported by a team of House Prefects. Their duty is to maintain discipline in the house and to lead the house while participating various extra-curricular activities.

{| class="wikitable"
|+
|-
! Name
! Motto
! Category
! Classes
! Color
|-
|Dhaulagiri||United We Succeed||Boys - Junior||5 and 6||style="background:orange; text-align: center;"|Orange
|-
|Makalu||Perseverantia Vincit||Boys - Junior||5 and 6||style="background:#003399; color:white"|Dark Blue
|-
|Annapurna||Service Through Leadership||Boys - Senior||9 and 10|| style="background:Yellow; text-align: center;"|Yellow
|-
|Kanchenjunga||Wisdom, Integrity and Respect ||Boys - Senior||9 and 10||style="background:Red; text-align: center" | Red
|-
|Nilgiri||Working Better Together||Boys - Middle||7 and 8||style="background:Blue; text-align: center;"|Sky Blue
|-
|Pumori||In Societate Vita||Boys - Middle||7 and 8||style="background:Green; text-align: center;"|Green
|-
|Hiunchuli||Aim High||Girls - Junior and Middle||5, 6, 7 and 8||style="background:purple; text-align: center;"|Purple
|-
|Saipal||United We Stand||Girls - Junior and Middle||5, 6, 7 and 8||style="background:maroon; color:white; text-align: center;"|Maroon
|-
|Ratnachuli||Ever Onwards||Girls - Senior and Upper Senior||9, 10, A-Level and 10+2||style="background:green; text-align: center;"|Green
|-
|Choyu||Learning for Life||Girls - Senior and Upper Senior||9, 10, A-Level, 10+2||style="background:black; color:white; text-align: center;"|Black
|-
|Byasrishi||Quest for Enlightenment||Boys - Upper Senior||A-Level and 10+2||style="background:#000066; color:white; text-align: center;"|Dark Blue
|-
|Gau-ri Sankar|Gaurishankar||Spes Sibi Quisque||Boys - Upper Senior||A-Level, 10+2||style="background:gray; text-align: center;"|Gray
|-
|}

==Governance==

The school is managed under the Public Educational Trust. The Ministry for Education being the main trustee, the Board of Trustees (BOT) is chaired by the Education Secretary of Nepal. The school Management Committee (SMC) is responsible for the formulation, implementation and monitoring of all policy level matters. The Principal takes care of the day to day administration with the help of three Vice-Principals, Chief Administrative Officer and a team of Senior Management Team (SMT). The school is also supported by Friends of Budhanilkantha School (FOBS), the parents' representative association and Society of Ex-Budhanilkantha Students (SEBS). They also actively participate in the school governance.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/</ref>

The permanent principal of the school is Mr. Narayan Prasad Sharma. There are currently three vice principals in the school; Mr. Keshar Khulal, Mr Ramesh Nath Dawadi and Mr Lal Bahadur Rana.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/smt/</ref>

The list of Headmasters/Principals of the school are as follows:

# John B Tyson, Headmaster Designate (1966)
# Peter J Wakeman, Headmaster (1972 to 1977)
# Ken Jones, Headmaster (1978 to 1982)
# Dr. Tej Ratna Kansakar, Acting Headmaster (1983)
# John Tyson, Headmaster (1983 to 1988)
# Brian Garton, Headmaster (1989 to 1992)
# Thomas Thomas, Headmaster (1992 to 1994)
# Satyanarayan Rajbhandari, Principal (1994 to 1995)
# ''Narayan Prasad Sharma'', Permanent Principal (1996 to date)

==Infrastructure and Facilities==
[[File:Budhanilkantha School learning resource centre.jpg|thumb|right|Students using the Learning Resource Centre]]

Key infrastructures of the school are as follows:

# Four multi-purpose sports fields, Middle Pitch, Bottom Pitch, Top Pitch and Garden Pitch.
# A 25m competition swimming pool.<ref name="bnks"/>
# Four outdoor and one indoor basketball courts.
# Ten volleyball courts.
# A tennis court.
# A sports hall.
# An assembly hall with stage and full light and sound support.
# A spacious dining hall.
# Six fully equipped [[Laboratory|laboratories]] for [[Physics]], [[Chemistry]] and [[Biology]].
# A micro Hydro-electric Plant was installed with the help of Pestalozzi Overseas Children's Trust UK.
# The Learning Resource Centre (LRC) inaugurated by the First President of Nepal Rt. Hon. Dr. [[Ram Baran Yadav]] <ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/bnks%20history.htm BNKS History] accessed August 20st 2007</ref>
# Two computer labs, with latest computers and full internet access. One of them is within the LRC.
# A library within the LRC with very good collections.

During the past 25 years the school has expanded tremendously. The extension of buildings for the modern science laboratory, student hostels, class rooms, swimming pool, staff flats and office complex. The number of teaching and administrative staff has also increased. Besides this, the school has been quick to exploit changes in technology to facilitate teaching and learning.<ref name="bnks"/>

==Clubs==
[[Image:Budhanilkantha Singing.gif|thumb|alt=|Students performing on stage]]
The school has various clubs where students, especially those in the A-Level program, are handed over the responsibilities and they have to search for sponsors and organize and administer workshops, trainings, concerts and other educational programs under their own steams. The members at the end need to hand in a report of the accomplishments.

The clubs have designations for students that include President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Junior Secretary, members, coordinator, advisor that number from 10 to 35 members.
The clubs running are:
# Awareness Campaign Club
# Creativity Club
# Drama And Debating Club (DADC)
# BNKS.Net
# The Environment Club
# Forum of Cultural Unity on Stage (FOCUS)
# Forum of Young Economist (FYE)
# Interact Club
# LEO Club
# Junior/Youth Red Cross Circle (J/YRCC) of Budhanilkantha School
# Science Club
# Society For Open Nepal (SFON)
# Social Service Club
# Sports Training And Recreation (STAR) Club
# Peace And Human Rights Club
# Journalism Club
# Mathematics Club
# Health and Fitness Club

==Other activities==
Various programs and competitions are held to enhance all round development of the students. P.E. (Physical Education) Department holds various competitions among the parallel houses: basketball matches, football ([[Soccer]]) matches, [[Softball]] matches, Volleyball matches, [[Kabaddi]] matches, etc. The S.T.A.R. (Sports Recreation and Training) club also organizes Inter college football tournament in the memory of Late Narayan Khadka ([[Karate]] trainer and facilitator of the school), which is also termed as N.K. Memorial football tournament (formerly just Inter College Football Tournament). This tournament attracts spectators within and away from the school. Gyanendra Cup, an Inter College Basketball Tournament, was also organized by the school after the name of the former king of Nepal; but was stopped after the downfall of Kingship in Nepal. Other major activities related to sports are: Track and Field meets which is held annually, [[Pentathlon]] and [[Triathlon]] events, Cross country races, Road races,etc.

==Notable alumni==
*[[Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev]] (Late King of Nepal)
* [[Prince Nirajan of Nepal|Nirajan Shah]] (Late Prince of Nepal)
*[[Paras, Crown Prince of Nepal|Paras Shah]] (former Crown Prince of Nepal)
*Birendra Bahadur Basnet (Proprietor/Managing Director of [[Buddha Air]])
*Bal Krishna Joshi (creator of Thamel.com)
*[[Bhusan Dahal]] (Music Video Director, Talk Show Host, and Director of [[Kagbeni]])
*[[Nabin Bhattarai]] (Nepali pop musician)
*Diwas Gurung (Neo-Nepalese folk music artist)
*Pukar Malla (Famous model of Nepal)<ref>http://www.cybersansar.com/models/pukar/pukarr.php</ref>
*Hemraj Bhandari (Senior Reporter in [[Nepal Television]])<ref>http://www.nepalitimes.com.np/issue/317/Remembrance/12575</ref><ref>http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullNews.php?headline=2010%2C+A+Love+Story+to+come+true+for+Manisha&NewsID=237411 accessed 23-Sep-2010</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist|2}}

==External links==
* [http://www.bnks.edu.np/ Budhanilkantha School website]
* [http://www.sebsonline.org/ SEBS Online - Budhanilkantha School's Alumni Website]

[[Category:Schools in Nepal]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1972]]

Budhanilkantha School

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113.199.142.191: /* Houses */

{{refimprove|date=March 2009}}
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| imagesize = 240px
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| native_name=
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| director =
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| endowment =
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'''Budhanilkantha School''', often referred to as '''BNKS''', is a public [[boarding school]] in Nepal. It was founded by [[King Birendra]] in 1972.

It located in Narayansthan, eight kilometres north of [[Kathmandu]] on the [[foothills]] of [[Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park|Shivapuri]] mountain (2,732 metres).<ref>http://www.vegetarian-restaurants.net/Nepal/Kathmandu-Valley/Budhanilkantha-Temple.htm</ref> It is named after the Budhanilkantha Temple which is located nearby.

One third of pupils are granted scholarships based on merit and need after a selective entrance exam. The school aims to impart quality education for rich and poor alike in an environment that fosters unity and equality.<ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/about/]</ref>

==Overview==

The school was established in 1972.<ref name="bnks">http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref> The school covers about 29 hectares (71 acres) of land. It is a full boarding school for students from 5th grade to [[A-Level]], aged 11 to 18. The school is equipped with three full size multi purpose sports field, a swimming pool, assembly hall, dining hall, sports hall, Learning Resource Center, library with wi-fi internet, modern science labs and living quarters for its faculty. The students come from all over Nepal.

Although the school is governed as a Public Educational Trust, it charges tuition fees for most students and also receives funding from the Ministry of Education. This makes the school a blend of [[Private school|private]] and [[Public school (government funded)|public school]]. Approximately one third of the students receive [[scholarships]] based on merit and need. The scholarships are mostly funded by the Ministry of Education of Nepal. The [[Pestalozzi International Village]] also funds scholarships for 34 students.<ref>http://www.pestalozziworld.com/circles/scholars.html</ref>

Budhanilkantha School, since its inception has produced a considerable number of exemplary citizens. Most of its pupils go to higher education. Many of them have attended the most prestigious universities of the world and can be found active in all aspects of public life. A lot of them have risen to be enterprising businessmen, academics, researchers, doctors, lawyers, engineers, politicians, public officials and leaders of major companies.<ref>http://sebsonline.org/news/news_view.aspx?id=639</ref> The school has gained a very good reputation both within and outside Nepal.<ref>http://www.ecs.com.np/cover_story.php?story_id=23</ref> However, graduates of the school are often criticised in the Nepalese media for working as highly paid professionals in [[United States]] and [[Western Europe]] and not contributing enough to the economic development efforts in Nepal, urging them to return back home.<ref>http://www.nepalitimes.com.np/issue/2002/11/29/Nation/4161 accessed 23-Sep-2010</ref>

==History==
[[Image:Sarswoti temple.jpg|thumb|alt= | ''Saraswoti'' (the goddess of learning) Temple at Budhanilkantha School]]
Budhanilkantha School was established in 1972 as a joint venture between the governments of Nepal and United Kingdom. The first batch of students took the School Leaving Certificate Examination (the national exam that is equivalent to the British [[O-Level]]) in 1980. In 1983, English was made the official language of instruction at Budhanilkantha School. The University of Cambridge([[University of Cambridge International Examinations|CIE]]) O-Level and A-Level programs were introduced in 1985.

Budhanilkantha School converted from a boys' [[single sex school]] to a [[co-educational]] institution in 1992. Co-education at Budhanilkantha has been very successful.<ref name="bnks"/>

In 1994, the British management handed over the administration to Nepalese management.

==Academics==
The school operates three courses of study:

#School Leaving Certificate level (a nationwide curriculum up to class 10 prescribed by the [[Department of Education (Nepal)|Department of Education]] of Nepal),
# [[University of Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge International]] [[A-Level]] and
# 10+2 Level (Higher Secondary Education Board of Nepal, equivalent alternative to A-Level).
[[Image:Shivapuri Budhanilkantha.jpg|thumb|alt=|View of the snow-clad Shivapuri mountain from the Middle Pitch]]

Entry into the school is highly selective and students must pass an entrance exam to gain admission into the school. Normally, entrance examinations are taken for entry into class 5 and post SLC levels. This is intended to continue the high academic status of the school.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/2010/05/12/a-level-entrance-examination/</ref>

Out of 95 students who took the School Leaving Certificate Examination 2010, 56 secured Distinction and the rest 39 students passed in First Division.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/2010/07/16/slc-results-2066/</ref>

Budhanilkantha School was the first school to introduce [[GCE Advanced Level]] in Nepal.<ref>http://www.wavemag.com.np/issue/article1689.html</ref> It currently offers A-Levels in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Economics, Business Studies, Sociology and English Language. It is compulsory for students to sit exams in than five subjects. Mathematics and General Paper have to be studied by all students. Most students choose to study science based subjects and some choose to combine sciences and social sciences. In A-Level exams of year 2010, 12% of entries from the school secured grade A* and 30% entries secured grade A. 56% entries from the school secured more than or equal to grade B. 73% of the total entries, excluding General Paper, was on either math or science subjects.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/category/news/</ref> Budhanilkantha students regularly feature in the [[Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge]] outstanding achiever list as the best achieving A-Level candidates in Nepal and worldwide.<ref>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=28054</ref><ref>http://www.nepalnews.com/contents/2008/englishweekly/spotlight/mar/mar28/national3.php</ref>

==Houses==
Budhanilkantha School operates a [[house system]], possibly borrowed from house system operating in British schools.<ref name="bnks"/> The school is fully residential and there are about 920 students in a school year.[[Image:Pumori House.jpg|thumb|alt=|Pumori House]] These students are divided into 12 houses based on sex and grade. All the houses are named after randomly chosen Himalayan peaks and have a colored flag and motto. Each house has a Housemaster, Assistant Housemaster and duty teachers who are responsible for the students of each house. The houses compete in various extracurricular activities throughout the year.

The Housemasters look after the daily affairs of the house while other members of the house help him/her do this. The houses are categorized as boy-junior, girl-junior, boy-senior, girl-senior, boy-upper senior, and girl-upper senior. Each house has its one parallel house, Byasrishi parallel to Gauri Shankar for instance, that compete in different inter-school competitions to lead their houses. There is always a rivalry between parallel houses.

There are student House Captains and Sports Captains within the house. They are supported by a team of House Prefects. Their duty is to maintain discipline in the house and to lead the house while participating various extra-curricular activities.

{| class="wikitable"
|+
|-
! Name
! Motto
! Category
! Classes
! Color
|-
|Dhaulagiri||United We Succeed||Boys - Junior||5 and 6||style="background:orange; text-align: center;"|Orange
|-
|Makalu||Perseverantia Vincit||Boys - Junior||5 and 6||style="background:#003399; color:white"|Dark Blue
|-
|Annapurna||Service Through Leadership||Boys - Senior||9 and 10|| style="background:Yellow; text-align: center;"|Yellow
|-
|Kanchenjunga||Wisdom, Integrity and Respect ||Boys - Senior||9 and 10||style="background:Red; text-align: center" | Red
|-
|Nilgiri||Working Better Together||Boys - Junior||7 and 8||style="background:Blue; text-align: center;"|Sky Blue
|-
|Pumori||In Societate Vita||Boys - Junior||7 and 8||style="background:Green; text-align: center;"|Green
|-
|Hiunchuli||Aim High||Girls - Junior||5, 6, 7 and 8||style="background:purple; text-align: center;"|Purple
|-
|Saipal||United We Stand||Girls - Junior||5, 6, 7 and 8||style="background:maroon; color:white; text-align: center;"|Maroon
|-
|Ratnachuli||Ever Onwards||Girls - Senior and Upper Senior||9, 10, A-Level and 10+2||style="background:green; text-align: center;"|Green
|-
|Choyu||Learning for Life||Girls - Senior and Upper Senior||9, 10, A-Level, 10+2||style="background:black; color:white; text-align: center;"|Black
|-
|Byasrishi||Quest for Enlightenment||Boys - Upper Senior||A-Level and 10+2||style="background:#000066; color:white; text-align: center;"|Dark Blue
|-
|Gau-ri Sankar|Gaurishankar||Spes Sibi Quisque||Boys - Upper Senior||A-Level, 10+2||style="background:gray; text-align: center;"|Gray
|-
|}

==Governance==

The school is managed under the Public Educational Trust. The Ministry for Education being the main trustee, the Board of Trustees (BOT) is chaired by the Education Secretary of Nepal. The school Management Committee (SMC) is responsible for the formulation, implementation and monitoring of all policy level matters. The Principal takes care of the day to day administration with the help of three Vice-Principals, Chief Administrative Officer and a team of Senior Management Team (SMT). The school is also supported by Friends of Budhanilkantha School (FOBS), the parents' representative association and Society of Ex-Budhanilkantha Students (SEBS). They also actively participate in the school governance.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/</ref>

The permanent principal of the school is Mr. Narayan Prasad Sharma. There are currently three vice principals in the school; Mr. Keshar Khulal, Mr Ramesh Nath Dawadi and Mr Lal Bahadur Rana.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/smt/</ref>

The list of Headmasters/Principals of the school are as follows:

# John B Tyson, Headmaster Designate (1966)
# Peter J Wakeman, Headmaster (1972 to 1977)
# Ken Jones, Headmaster (1978 to 1982)
# Dr. Tej Ratna Kansakar, Acting Headmaster (1983)
# John Tyson, Headmaster (1983 to 1988)
# Brian Garton, Headmaster (1989 to 1992)
# Thomas Thomas, Headmaster (1992 to 1994)
# Satyanarayan Rajbhandari, Principal (1994 to 1995)
# ''Narayan Prasad Sharma'', Permanent Principal (1996 to date)

==Infrastructure and Facilities==
[[File:Budhanilkantha School learning resource centre.jpg|thumb|right|Students using the Learning Resource Centre]]

Key infrastructures of the school are as follows:

# Four multi-purpose sports fields, Middle Pitch, Bottom Pitch, Top Pitch and Garden Pitch.
# A 25m competition swimming pool.<ref name="bnks"/>
# Four outdoor and one indoor basketball courts.
# Ten volleyball courts.
# A tennis court.
# A sports hall.
# An assembly hall with stage and full light and sound support.
# A spacious dining hall.
# Six fully equipped [[Laboratory|laboratories]] for [[Physics]], [[Chemistry]] and [[Biology]].
# A micro Hydro-electric Plant was installed with the help of Pestalozzi Overseas Children's Trust UK.
# The Learning Resource Centre (LRC) inaugurated by the First President of Nepal Rt. Hon. Dr. [[Ram Baran Yadav]] <ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/bnks%20history.htm BNKS History] accessed August 20st 2007</ref>
# Two computer labs, with latest computers and full internet access. One of them is within the LRC.
# A library within the LRC with very good collections.

During the past 25 years the school has expanded tremendously. The extension of buildings for the modern science laboratory, student hostels, class rooms, swimming pool, staff flats and office complex. The number of teaching and administrative staff has also increased. Besides this, the school has been quick to exploit changes in technology to facilitate teaching and learning.<ref name="bnks"/>

==Clubs==
[[Image:Budhanilkantha Singing.gif|thumb|alt=|Students performing on stage]]
The school has various clubs where students, especially those in the A-Level program, are handed over the responsibilities and they have to search for sponsors and organize and administer workshops, trainings, concerts and other educational programs under their own steams. The members at the end need to hand in a report of the accomplishments.

The clubs have designations for students that include President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Junior Secretary, members, coordinator, advisor that number from 10 to 35 members.
The clubs running are:
# Awareness Campaign Club
# Creativity Club
# Drama And Debating Club (DADC)
# BNKS.Net
# The Environment Club
# Forum of Cultural Unity on Stage (FOCUS)
# Forum of Young Economist (FYE)
# Interact Club
# LEO Club
# Junior/Youth Red Cross Circle (J/YRCC) of Budhanilkantha School
# Science Club
# Society For Open Nepal (SFON)
# Social Service Club
# Sports Training And Recreation (STAR) Club
# Peace And Human Rights Club
# Journalism Club
# Mathematics Club
# Health and Fitness Club

==Other activities==
Various programs and competitions are held to enhance all round development of the students. P.E. (Physical Education) Department holds various competitions among the parallel houses: basketball matches, football ([[Soccer]]) matches, [[Softball]] matches, Volleyball matches, [[Kabaddi]] matches, etc. The S.T.A.R. (Sports Recreation and Training) club also organizes Inter college football tournament in the memory of Late Narayan Khadka ([[Karate]] trainer and facilitator of the school), which is also termed as N.K. Memorial football tournament (formerly just Inter College Football Tournament). This tournament attracts spectators within and away from the school. Gyanendra Cup, an Inter College Basketball Tournament, was also organized by the school after the name of the former king of Nepal; but was stopped after the downfall of Kingship in Nepal. Other major activities related to sports are: Track and Field meets which is held annually, [[Pentathlon]] and [[Triathlon]] events, Cross country races, Road races,etc.

==Notable alumni==
*[[Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev]] (Late King of Nepal)
* [[Prince Nirajan of Nepal|Nirajan Shah]] (Late Prince of Nepal)
*[[Paras, Crown Prince of Nepal|Paras Shah]] (former Crown Prince of Nepal)
*Birendra Bahadur Basnet (Proprietor/Managing Director of [[Buddha Air]])
*Bal Krishna Joshi (creator of Thamel.com)
*[[Bhusan Dahal]] (Music Video Director, Talk Show Host, and Director of [[Kagbeni]])
*[[Nabin Bhattarai]] (Nepali pop musician)
*Diwas Gurung (Neo-Nepalese folk music artist)
*Pukar Malla (Famous model of Nepal)<ref>http://www.cybersansar.com/models/pukar/pukarr.php</ref>
*Hemraj Bhandari (Senior Reporter in [[Nepal Television]])<ref>http://www.nepalitimes.com.np/issue/317/Remembrance/12575</ref><ref>http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullNews.php?headline=2010%2C+A+Love+Story+to+come+true+for+Manisha&NewsID=237411 accessed 23-Sep-2010</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist|2}}

==External links==
* [http://www.bnks.edu.np/ Budhanilkantha School website]
* [http://www.sebsonline.org/ SEBS Online - Budhanilkantha School's Alumni Website]

[[Category:Schools in Nepal]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1972]]

Budhanilkantha School

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{{Infobox school
| image= Bnks_3.jpg
| image_caption = Budhanilkantha School
| imagesize = 240px
| name= Budhanilkantha School
| native_name=
| latin_name=
| motto = Centre of Excellence
| schoolmaster =
| headmaster =
| headmistress =
| head teacher =
| principal = Mr. Narayan Prasad Sharma
| director =
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| enrollment =
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| city = Kathmandu
| state =
| country = Nepal
| free_label =
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| colors =
| mascot =
| nickname = BNKS
| song =
| district = Kathmandu
| affiliations = [[School Leaving Certificate (Nepal)|School Leaving Certificate]] (Grade 10) [[University of Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge International Examinations]] (A-level) Higher Secondary Education Board (10+2)
| endowment =
| authorizer =
| information =
| website = [http://www.bnks.edu.np bnks.edu.np]
}}

'''Budhanilkantha School''', often referred to as '''BNKS''', is a public [[boarding school]] in Nepal. It was founded by [[King Birendra]] in 1972.

It located in Narayansthan, eight kilometres north of [[Kathmandu]] on the [[foothills]] of [[Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park|Shivapuri]] mountain (2,732 metres).<ref>http://www.vegetarian-restaurants.net/Nepal/Kathmandu-Valley/Budhanilkantha-Temple.htm</ref> It is named after the Budhanilkantha Temple which is located nearby.

One third of pupils are granted scholarships based on merit and need after a selective entrance exam. The school aims to impart quality education for rich and poor alike in an environment that fosters unity and equality.<ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/about/]</ref>

==Overview==

The school was established in 1972.<ref name="bnks">http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref> The school covers about 29 hectares (71 acres) of land. It is a full boarding school for students from 5th grade to [[A-Level]], aged 11 to 18. The school is equipped with three full size multi purpose sports field, a swimming pool, assembly hall, dining hall, sports hall, Learning Resource Center, library with wi-fi internet, modern science labs and living quarters for its faculty. The students come from all over Nepal.

Although the school is governed as a Public Educational Trust, it charges tuition fees for most students and also receives funding from the Ministry of Education. This makes the school a blend of [[Private school|private]] and [[Public school (government funded)|public school]]. Approximately one third of the students receive [[scholarships]] based on merit and need. The scholarships are mostly funded by the Ministry of Education of Nepal. The [[Pestalozzi International Village]] also funds scholarships for 34 students.<ref>http://www.pestalozziworld.com/circles/scholars.html</ref>

Budhanilkantha School, since its inception has produced a considerable number of exemplary citizens. Most of its pupils go to higher education. Many of them have attended the most prestigious universities of the world and can be found active in all aspects of public life. A lot of them have risen to be enterprising businessmen, academics, researchers, doctors, lawyers, engineers, politicians, public officials and leaders of major companies.<ref>http://sebsonline.org/news/news_view.aspx?id=639</ref> The school has gained a very good reputation both within and outside Nepal.<ref>http://www.ecs.com.np/cover_story.php?story_id=23</ref> However, graduates of the school are often criticised in the Nepalese media for working as highly paid professionals in [[United States]] and [[Western Europe]] and not contributing enough to the economic development efforts in Nepal, urging them to return back home.<ref>http://www.nepalitimes.com.np/issue/2002/11/29/Nation/4161 accessed 23-Sep-2010</ref>

==History==
[[Image:Sarswoti temple.jpg|thumb|alt= | ''Saraswoti'' (the goddess of learning) Temple at Budhanilkantha School]]
Budhanilkantha School was established in 1972 as a joint venture between the governments of Nepal and United Kingdom. The first batch of students took the School Leaving Certificate Examination (the national exam that is equivalent to the British [[O-Level]]) in 1980. In 1983, English was made the official language of instruction at Budhanilkantha School. The University of Cambridge([[University of Cambridge International Examinations|CIE]]) O-Level and A-Level programs were introduced in 1985.

Budhanilkantha School converted from a boys' [[single sex school]] to a [[co-educational]] institution in 1992. Co-education at Budhanilkantha has been very successful.<ref name="bnks"/>

In 1994, the British management handed over the administration to Nepalese management.

==Academics==
The school operates three courses of study:

#School Leaving Certificate level (a nationwide curriculum up to class 10 prescribed by the [[Department of Education (Nepal)|Department of Education]] of Nepal),
# [[University of Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge International]] [[A-Level]] and
# 10+2 Level (Higher Secondary Education Board of Nepal, equivalent alternative to A-Level).
[[Image:Shivapuri Budhanilkantha.jpg|thumb|alt=|View of the snow-clad Shivapuri mountain from the Middle Pitch]]

Entry into the school is highly selective and students must pass an entrance exam to gain admission into the school. Normally, entrance examinations are taken for entry into class 5 and post SLC levels. This is intended to continue the high academic status of the school.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/2010/05/12/a-level-entrance-examination/</ref>

Out of 95 students who took the School Leaving Certificate Examination 2010, 56 secured Distinction and the rest 39 students passed in First Division.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/2010/07/16/slc-results-2066/</ref>

Budhanilkantha School was the first school to introduce [[GCE Advanced Level]] in Nepal.<ref>http://www.wavemag.com.np/issue/article1689.html</ref> It currently offers A-Levels in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Economics, Business Studies, Sociology and English Language. It is compulsory for students to sit exams in than five subjects. Mathematics and General Paper have to be studied by all students. Most students choose to study science based subjects and some choose to combine sciences and social sciences. In A-Level exams of year 2010, 12% of entries from the school secured grade A* and 30% entries secured grade A. 56% entries from the school secured more than or equal to grade B. 73% of the total entries, excluding General Paper, was on either math or science subjects.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/category/news/</ref> Budhanilkantha students regularly feature in the [[Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge]] outstanding achiever list as the best achieving A-Level candidates in Nepal and worldwide.<ref>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=28054</ref><ref>http://www.nepalnews.com/contents/2008/englishweekly/spotlight/mar/mar28/national3.php</ref>

==Houses==
Budhanilkantha School operates a [[house system]], possibly borrowed from house system operating in British schools.<ref name="bnks"/> The school is fully residential and there are about 920 students in a school year.[[Image:Pumori House.jpg|thumb|alt=|Pumori House]] These students are divided into 12 houses based on sex and grade. All the houses are named after randomly chosen Himalayan peaks and have a colored flag and motto. Each house has a Housemaster, Assistant Housemaster and duty teachers who are responsible for the students of each house. The houses compete in various extracurricular activities throughout the year.

The Housemasters look after the daily affairs of the house while other members of the house help him/her do this. The houses are categorized as boy-junior, girl-junior, boy-senior, girl-senior, boy-upper senior, and girl-upper senior. Each house has its one parallel house, Byasrishi parallel to Gauri Shankar for instance, that compete in different inter-school competitions to lead their houses. There is always a rivalry between parallel houses.

There are student House Captains and Sports Captains within the house. They are supported by a team of House Prefects. Their duty is to maintain discipline in the house and to lead the house while participating various extra-curricular activities.

{| class="wikitable"
|+
|-
! Name
! Motto
! Category
! Classes
! Color
|-
|Dhaulagiri||United We Succeed||Boys - Junior||5 and 6||style="background:orange; text-align: center;"|Orange
|-
|Makalu||Perseverantia Vincit||Boys - Junior||5 and 6||style="background:#003399; color:white"|Dark Blue
|-
|Annapurna||Service Through Leadership||Boys - Senior||9 and 10|| style="background:Yellow; text-align: center;"|Yellow
|-
|Kanchenjunga||Wisdom, Integrity and Respect ||Boys - Senior||9 and 10||style="background:Red; text-align: center" | Red
|-
|Nilgiri||Working Better Together||Boys - Junior||7 and 8||style="background:Sky Blue; text-align: center;"|Sky Blue
|-
|Pumori||In Societate Vita||Boys - Junior||7 and 8||style="background:Green; text-align: center;"|Green
|-
|Hiunchuli||Aim High||Girls - Junior||5, 6, 7 and 8||style="background:purple; text-align: center;"|Purple
|-
|Saipal||United We Stand||Girls - Junior||5, 6, 7 and 8||style="background:maroon; color:white; text-align: center;"|Maroon
|-
|Ratnachuli||Ever Onwards||Girls - Senior and Upper Senior||9, 10, A-Level and 10+2||style="background:green; text-align: center;"|Green
|-
|Choyu||Learning for Life||Girls - Senior and Upper Senior||9, 10, A-Level, 10+2||style="background:black; color:white; text-align: center;"|Black
|-
|Byasrishi||Quest for Enlightenment||Boys - Upper Senior||A-Level and 10+2||style="background:#000066; color:white; text-align: center;"|Dark Blue
|-
|Gau-ri Sankar|Gaurishankar||Spes Sibi Quisque||Boys - Upper Senior||A-Level, 10+2||style="background:gray; text-align: center;"|Gray
|-
|}

==Governance==

The school is managed under the Public Educational Trust. The Ministry for Education being the main trustee, the Board of Trustees (BOT) is chaired by the Education Secretary of Nepal. The school Management Committee (SMC) is responsible for the formulation, implementation and monitoring of all policy level matters. The Principal takes care of the day to day administration with the help of three Vice-Principals, Chief Administrative Officer and a team of Senior Management Team (SMT). The school is also supported by Friends of Budhanilkantha School (FOBS), the parents' representative association and Society of Ex-Budhanilkantha Students (SEBS). They also actively participate in the school governance.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/</ref>

The permanent principal of the school is Mr. Narayan Prasad Sharma. There are currently three vice principals in the school; Mr. Keshar Khulal, Mr Ramesh Nath Dawadi and Mr Lal Bahadur Rana.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/smt/</ref>

The list of Headmasters/Principals of the school are as follows:

# John B Tyson, Headmaster Designate (1966)
# Peter J Wakeman, Headmaster (1972 to 1977)
# Ken Jones, Headmaster (1978 to 1982)
# Dr. Tej Ratna Kansakar, Acting Headmaster (1983)
# John Tyson, Headmaster (1983 to 1988)
# Brian Garton, Headmaster (1989 to 1992)
# Thomas Thomas, Headmaster (1992 to 1994)
# Satyanarayan Rajbhandari, Principal (1994 to 1995)
# ''Narayan Prasad Sharma'', Permanent Principal (1996 to date)

==Infrastructure and Facilities==
[[File:Budhanilkantha School learning resource centre.jpg|thumb|right|Students using the Learning Resource Centre]]

Key infrastructures of the school are as follows:

# Four multi-purpose sports fields, Middle Pitch, Bottom Pitch, Top Pitch and Garden Pitch.
# A 25m competition swimming pool.<ref name="bnks"/>
# Four outdoor and one indoor basketball courts.
# Ten volleyball courts.
# A tennis court.
# A sports hall.
# An assembly hall with stage and full light and sound support.
# A spacious dining hall.
# Six fully equipped [[Laboratory|laboratories]] for [[Physics]], [[Chemistry]] and [[Biology]].
# A micro Hydro-electric Plant was installed with the help of Pestalozzi Overseas Children's Trust UK.
# The Learning Resource Centre (LRC) inaugurated by the First President of Nepal Rt. Hon. Dr. [[Ram Baran Yadav]] <ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/bnks%20history.htm BNKS History] accessed August 20st 2007</ref>
# Two computer labs, with latest computers and full internet access. One of them is within the LRC.
# A library within the LRC with very good collections.

During the past 25 years the school has expanded tremendously. The extension of buildings for the modern science laboratory, student hostels, class rooms, swimming pool, staff flats and office complex. The number of teaching and administrative staff has also increased. Besides this, the school has been quick to exploit changes in technology to facilitate teaching and learning.<ref name="bnks"/>

==Clubs==
[[Image:Budhanilkantha Singing.gif|thumb|alt=|Students performing on stage]]
The school has various clubs where students, especially those in the A-Level program, are handed over the responsibilities and they have to search for sponsors and organize and administer workshops, trainings, concerts and other educational programs under their own steams. The members at the end need to hand in a report of the accomplishments.

The clubs have designations for students that include President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Junior Secretary, members, coordinator, advisor that number from 10 to 35 members.
The clubs running are:
# Awareness Campaign Club
# Creativity Club
# Drama And Debating Club (DADC)
# BNKS.Net
# The Environment Club
# Forum of Cultural Unity on Stage (FOCUS)
# Forum of Young Economist (FYE)
# Interact Club
# LEO Club
# Junior/Youth Red Cross Circle (J/YRCC) of Budhanilkantha School
# Science Club
# Society For Open Nepal (SFON)
# Social Service Club
# Sports Training And Recreation (STAR) Club
# Peace And Human Rights Club
# Journalism Club
# Mathematics Club
# Health and Fitness Club

==Other activities==
Various programs and competitions are held to enhance all round development of the students. P.E. (Physical Education) Department holds various competitions among the parallel houses: basketball matches, football ([[Soccer]]) matches, [[Softball]] matches, Volleyball matches, [[Kabaddi]] matches, etc. The S.T.A.R. (Sports Recreation and Training) club also organizes Inter college football tournament in the memory of Late Narayan Khadka ([[Karate]] trainer and facilitator of the school), which is also termed as N.K. Memorial football tournament (formerly just Inter College Football Tournament). This tournament attracts spectators within and away from the school. Gyanendra Cup, an Inter College Basketball Tournament, was also organized by the school after the name of the former king of Nepal; but was stopped after the downfall of Kingship in Nepal. Other major activities related to sports are: Track and Field meets which is held annually, [[Pentathlon]] and [[Triathlon]] events, Cross country races, Road races,etc.

==Notable alumni==
*[[Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev]] (Late King of Nepal)
* [[Prince Nirajan of Nepal|Nirajan Shah]] (Late Prince of Nepal)
*[[Paras, Crown Prince of Nepal|Paras Shah]] (former Crown Prince of Nepal)
*Birendra Bahadur Basnet (Proprietor/Managing Director of [[Buddha Air]])
*Bal Krishna Joshi (creator of Thamel.com)
*[[Bhusan Dahal]] (Music Video Director, Talk Show Host, and Director of [[Kagbeni]])
*[[Nabin Bhattarai]] (Nepali pop musician)
*Diwas Gurung (Neo-Nepalese folk music artist)
*Pukar Malla (Famous model of Nepal)<ref>http://www.cybersansar.com/models/pukar/pukarr.php</ref>
*Hemraj Bhandari (Senior Reporter in [[Nepal Television]])<ref>http://www.nepalitimes.com.np/issue/317/Remembrance/12575</ref><ref>http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullNews.php?headline=2010%2C+A+Love+Story+to+come+true+for+Manisha&NewsID=237411 accessed 23-Sep-2010</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist|2}}

==External links==
* [http://www.bnks.edu.np/ Budhanilkantha School website]
* [http://www.sebsonline.org/ SEBS Online - Budhanilkantha School's Alumni Website]

[[Category:Schools in Nepal]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1972]]

Budhanilkantha School

2012-06-16T17:18:20Z

113.199.142.191: /* Houses */

{{refimprove|date=March 2009}}
{{coord|27|46|55.52|N|85|21|34.2|E|region:NP|display=title}}
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| image_caption = Budhanilkantha School
| imagesize = 240px
| name= Budhanilkantha School
| native_name=
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| director =
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| endowment =
| authorizer =
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'''Budhanilkantha School''', often referred to as '''BNKS''', is a public [[boarding school]] in Nepal. It was founded by [[King Birendra]] in 1972.

It located in Narayansthan, eight kilometres north of [[Kathmandu]] on the [[foothills]] of [[Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park|Shivapuri]] mountain (2,732 metres).<ref>http://www.vegetarian-restaurants.net/Nepal/Kathmandu-Valley/Budhanilkantha-Temple.htm</ref> It is named after the Budhanilkantha Temple which is located nearby.

One third of pupils are granted scholarships based on merit and need after a selective entrance exam. The school aims to impart quality education for rich and poor alike in an environment that fosters unity and equality.<ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/about/]</ref>

==Overview==

The school was established in 1972.<ref name="bnks">http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref> The school covers about 29 hectares (71 acres) of land. It is a full boarding school for students from 5th grade to [[A-Level]], aged 11 to 18. The school is equipped with three full size multi purpose sports field, a swimming pool, assembly hall, dining hall, sports hall, Learning Resource Center, library with wi-fi internet, modern science labs and living quarters for its faculty. The students come from all over Nepal.

Although the school is governed as a Public Educational Trust, it charges tuition fees for most students and also receives funding from the Ministry of Education. This makes the school a blend of [[Private school|private]] and [[Public school (government funded)|public school]]. Approximately one third of the students receive [[scholarships]] based on merit and need. The scholarships are mostly funded by the Ministry of Education of Nepal. The [[Pestalozzi International Village]] also funds scholarships for 34 students.<ref>http://www.pestalozziworld.com/circles/scholars.html</ref>

Budhanilkantha School, since its inception has produced a considerable number of exemplary citizens. Most of its pupils go to higher education. Many of them have attended the most prestigious universities of the world and can be found active in all aspects of public life. A lot of them have risen to be enterprising businessmen, academics, researchers, doctors, lawyers, engineers, politicians, public officials and leaders of major companies.<ref>http://sebsonline.org/news/news_view.aspx?id=639</ref> The school has gained a very good reputation both within and outside Nepal.<ref>http://www.ecs.com.np/cover_story.php?story_id=23</ref> However, graduates of the school are often criticised in the Nepalese media for working as highly paid professionals in [[United States]] and [[Western Europe]] and not contributing enough to the economic development efforts in Nepal, urging them to return back home.<ref>http://www.nepalitimes.com.np/issue/2002/11/29/Nation/4161 accessed 23-Sep-2010</ref>

==History==
[[Image:Sarswoti temple.jpg|thumb|alt= | ''Saraswoti'' (the goddess of learning) Temple at Budhanilkantha School]]
Budhanilkantha School was established in 1972 as a joint venture between the governments of Nepal and United Kingdom. The first batch of students took the School Leaving Certificate Examination (the national exam that is equivalent to the British [[O-Level]]) in 1980. In 1983, English was made the official language of instruction at Budhanilkantha School. The University of Cambridge([[University of Cambridge International Examinations|CIE]]) O-Level and A-Level programs were introduced in 1985.

Budhanilkantha School converted from a boys' [[single sex school]] to a [[co-educational]] institution in 1992. Co-education at Budhanilkantha has been very successful.<ref name="bnks"/>

In 1994, the British management handed over the administration to Nepalese management.

==Academics==
The school operates three courses of study:

#School Leaving Certificate level (a nationwide curriculum up to class 10 prescribed by the [[Department of Education (Nepal)|Department of Education]] of Nepal),
# [[University of Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge International]] [[A-Level]] and
# 10+2 Level (Higher Secondary Education Board of Nepal, equivalent alternative to A-Level).
[[Image:Shivapuri Budhanilkantha.jpg|thumb|alt=|View of the snow-clad Shivapuri mountain from the Middle Pitch]]

Entry into the school is highly selective and students must pass an entrance exam to gain admission into the school. Normally, entrance examinations are taken for entry into class 5 and post SLC levels. This is intended to continue the high academic status of the school.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/2010/05/12/a-level-entrance-examination/</ref>

Out of 95 students who took the School Leaving Certificate Examination 2010, 56 secured Distinction and the rest 39 students passed in First Division.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/2010/07/16/slc-results-2066/</ref>

Budhanilkantha School was the first school to introduce [[GCE Advanced Level]] in Nepal.<ref>http://www.wavemag.com.np/issue/article1689.html</ref> It currently offers A-Levels in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Economics, Business Studies, Sociology and English Language. It is compulsory for students to sit exams in than five subjects. Mathematics and General Paper have to be studied by all students. Most students choose to study science based subjects and some choose to combine sciences and social sciences. In A-Level exams of year 2010, 12% of entries from the school secured grade A* and 30% entries secured grade A. 56% entries from the school secured more than or equal to grade B. 73% of the total entries, excluding General Paper, was on either math or science subjects.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/category/news/</ref> Budhanilkantha students regularly feature in the [[Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge]] outstanding achiever list as the best achieving A-Level candidates in Nepal and worldwide.<ref>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=28054</ref><ref>http://www.nepalnews.com/contents/2008/englishweekly/spotlight/mar/mar28/national3.php</ref>

==Houses==
Budhanilkantha School operates a [[house system]], possibly borrowed from house system operating in British schools.<ref name="bnks"/> The school is fully residential and there are about 920 students in a school year.[[Image:Pumori House.jpg|thumb|alt=|Pumori House]] These students are divided into 12 houses based on sex and grade. All the houses are named after randomly chosen Himalayan peaks and have a colored flag and motto. Each house has a Housemaster, Assistant Housemaster and duty teachers who are responsible for the students of each house. The houses compete in various extracurricular activities throughout the year.

The Housemasters look after the daily affairs of the house while other members of the house help him/her do this. The houses are categorized as boy-junior, girl-junior, boy-senior, girl-senior, boy-upper senior, and girl-upper senior. Each house has its one parallel house, Byasrishi parallel to Gauri Shankar for instance, that compete in different inter-school competitions to lead their houses. There is always a rivalry between parallel houses.

There are student House Captains and Sports Captains within the house. They are supported by a team of House Prefects. Their duty is to maintain discipline in the house and to lead the house while participating various extra-curricular activities.

{| class="wikitable"
|+
|-
! Name
! Motto
! Category
! Classes
! Color
|-
|Dhaulagiri||United We Succeed||Boys - Junior||5 and 6||style="background:orange; text-align: center;"|Orange
|-
|Makalu||Perseverantia Vincit||Boys - Junior||5 and 6||style="background:#003399; color:white"|Dark Blue
|-
|Annapurna||Service Through Leadership||Boys - Senior||9 and 10|| style="background:Yellow; text-align: center;"|Yellow
|-
|Kanchenjunga||Wisdom, Integrity and Respect ||Boys - Senior||9 and 10||style="background:Red" | Red
|-
|Nilgiri||Working Better Together||Boys - Junior||7 and 8||style="background:BFFE; text-align: center;"|Sky Blue
|-
|Pumori||In Societate Vita||Boys - Junior||7 and 8||style="background:Green; text-align: center;"|Green
|-
|Hiunchuli||Aim High||Girls - Junior||5, 6, 7 and 8||style="background:purple; text-align: center;"|Purple
|-
|Saipal||United We Stand||Girls - Junior||5, 6, 7 and 8||style="background:maroon; color:white; text-align: center;"|Maroon
|-
|Ratnachuli||Ever Onwards||Girls - Senior and Upper Senior||9, 10, A-Level and 10+2||style="background:green; text-align: center;"|Green
|-
|Choyu||Learning for Life||Girls - Senior and Upper Senior||9, 10, A-Level, 10+2||style="background:black; color:white; text-align: center;"|Black
|-
|Byasrishi||Quest for Enlightenment||Boys - Upper Senior||A-Level and 10+2||style="background:#000066; color:white; text-align: center;"|Dark Blue
|-
|Gau-ri Sankar|Gaurishankar||Spes Sibi Quisque||Boys - Upper Senior||A-Level, 10+2||style="background:gray; text-align: center;"|Gray
|-
|}

==Governance==

The school is managed under the Public Educational Trust. The Ministry for Education being the main trustee, the Board of Trustees (BOT) is chaired by the Education Secretary of Nepal. The school Management Committee (SMC) is responsible for the formulation, implementation and monitoring of all policy level matters. The Principal takes care of the day to day administration with the help of three Vice-Principals, Chief Administrative Officer and a team of Senior Management Team (SMT). The school is also supported by Friends of Budhanilkantha School (FOBS), the parents' representative association and Society of Ex-Budhanilkantha Students (SEBS). They also actively participate in the school governance.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/</ref>

The permanent principal of the school is Mr. Narayan Prasad Sharma. There are currently three vice principals in the school; Mr. Keshar Khulal, Mr Ramesh Nath Dawadi and Mr Lal Bahadur Rana.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/smt/</ref>

The list of Headmasters/Principals of the school are as follows:

# John B Tyson, Headmaster Designate (1966)
# Peter J Wakeman, Headmaster (1972 to 1977)
# Ken Jones, Headmaster (1978 to 1982)
# Dr. Tej Ratna Kansakar, Acting Headmaster (1983)
# John Tyson, Headmaster (1983 to 1988)
# Brian Garton, Headmaster (1989 to 1992)
# Thomas Thomas, Headmaster (1992 to 1994)
# Satyanarayan Rajbhandari, Principal (1994 to 1995)
# ''Narayan Prasad Sharma'', Permanent Principal (1996 to date)

==Infrastructure and Facilities==
[[File:Budhanilkantha School learning resource centre.jpg|thumb|right|Students using the Learning Resource Centre]]

Key infrastructures of the school are as follows:

# Four multi-purpose sports fields, Middle Pitch, Bottom Pitch, Top Pitch and Garden Pitch.
# A 25m competition swimming pool.<ref name="bnks"/>
# Four outdoor and one indoor basketball courts.
# Ten volleyball courts.
# A tennis court.
# A sports hall.
# An assembly hall with stage and full light and sound support.
# A spacious dining hall.
# Six fully equipped [[Laboratory|laboratories]] for [[Physics]], [[Chemistry]] and [[Biology]].
# A micro Hydro-electric Plant was installed with the help of Pestalozzi Overseas Children's Trust UK.
# The Learning Resource Centre (LRC) inaugurated by the First President of Nepal Rt. Hon. Dr. [[Ram Baran Yadav]] <ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/bnks%20history.htm BNKS History] accessed August 20st 2007</ref>
# Two computer labs, with latest computers and full internet access. One of them is within the LRC.
# A library within the LRC with very good collections.

During the past 25 years the school has expanded tremendously. The extension of buildings for the modern science laboratory, student hostels, class rooms, swimming pool, staff flats and office complex. The number of teaching and administrative staff has also increased. Besides this, the school has been quick to exploit changes in technology to facilitate teaching and learning.<ref name="bnks"/>

==Clubs==
[[Image:Budhanilkantha Singing.gif|thumb|alt=|Students performing on stage]]
The school has various clubs where students, especially those in the A-Level program, are handed over the responsibilities and they have to search for sponsors and organize and administer workshops, trainings, concerts and other educational programs under their own steams. The members at the end need to hand in a report of the accomplishments.

The clubs have designations for students that include President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Junior Secretary, members, coordinator, advisor that number from 10 to 35 members.
The clubs running are:
# Awareness Campaign Club
# Creativity Club
# Drama And Debating Club (DADC)
# BNKS.Net
# The Environment Club
# Forum of Cultural Unity on Stage (FOCUS)
# Forum of Young Economist (FYE)
# Interact Club
# LEO Club
# Junior/Youth Red Cross Circle (J/YRCC) of Budhanilkantha School
# Science Club
# Society For Open Nepal (SFON)
# Social Service Club
# Sports Training And Recreation (STAR) Club
# Peace And Human Rights Club
# Journalism Club
# Mathematics Club
# Health and Fitness Club

==Other activities==
Various programs and competitions are held to enhance all round development of the students. P.E. (Physical Education) Department holds various competitions among the parallel houses: basketball matches, football ([[Soccer]]) matches, [[Softball]] matches, Volleyball matches, [[Kabaddi]] matches, etc. The S.T.A.R. (Sports Recreation and Training) club also organizes Inter college football tournament in the memory of Late Narayan Khadka ([[Karate]] trainer and facilitator of the school), which is also termed as N.K. Memorial football tournament (formerly just Inter College Football Tournament). This tournament attracts spectators within and away from the school. Gyanendra Cup, an Inter College Basketball Tournament, was also organized by the school after the name of the former king of Nepal; but was stopped after the downfall of Kingship in Nepal. Other major activities related to sports are: Track and Field meets which is held annually, [[Pentathlon]] and [[Triathlon]] events, Cross country races, Road races,etc.

==Notable alumni==
*[[Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev]] (Late King of Nepal)
* [[Prince Nirajan of Nepal|Nirajan Shah]] (Late Prince of Nepal)
*[[Paras, Crown Prince of Nepal|Paras Shah]] (former Crown Prince of Nepal)
*Birendra Bahadur Basnet (Proprietor/Managing Director of [[Buddha Air]])
*Bal Krishna Joshi (creator of Thamel.com)
*[[Bhusan Dahal]] (Music Video Director, Talk Show Host, and Director of [[Kagbeni]])
*[[Nabin Bhattarai]] (Nepali pop musician)
*Diwas Gurung (Neo-Nepalese folk music artist)
*Pukar Malla (Famous model of Nepal)<ref>http://www.cybersansar.com/models/pukar/pukarr.php</ref>
*Hemraj Bhandari (Senior Reporter in [[Nepal Television]])<ref>http://www.nepalitimes.com.np/issue/317/Remembrance/12575</ref><ref>http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullNews.php?headline=2010%2C+A+Love+Story+to+come+true+for+Manisha&NewsID=237411 accessed 23-Sep-2010</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist|2}}

==External links==
* [http://www.bnks.edu.np/ Budhanilkantha School website]
* [http://www.sebsonline.org/ SEBS Online - Budhanilkantha School's Alumni Website]

[[Category:Schools in Nepal]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1972]]

Budhanilkantha School

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{{refimprove|date=March 2009}}
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{{Infobox school
| image= Bnks_3.jpg
| image_caption = Budhanilkantha School
| imagesize = 240px
| name= Budhanilkantha School
| native_name=
| latin_name=
| motto = Centre of Excellence
| schoolmaster =
| headmaster =
| headmistress =
| head teacher =
| principal = Mr. Narayan Prasad Sharma
| director =
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| enrollment =
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| city = Kathmandu
| state =
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| free_label =
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| colors =
| mascot =
| nickname = BNKS
| song =
| district = Kathmandu
| affiliations = [[School Leaving Certificate (Nepal)|School Leaving Certificate]] (Grade 10) [[University of Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge International Examinations]] (A-level) Higher Secondary Education Board (10+2)
| endowment =
| authorizer =
| information =
| website = [http://www.bnks.edu.np bnks.edu.np]
}}

'''Budhanilkantha School''', often referred to as '''BNKS''', is a public [[boarding school]] in Nepal. It was founded by [[King Birendra]] in 1972.

It located in Narayansthan, eight kilometres north of [[Kathmandu]] on the [[foothills]] of [[Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park|Shivapuri]] mountain (2,732 metres).<ref>http://www.vegetarian-restaurants.net/Nepal/Kathmandu-Valley/Budhanilkantha-Temple.htm</ref> It is named after the Budhanilkantha Temple which is located nearby.

One third of pupils are granted scholarships based on merit and need after a selective entrance exam. The school aims to impart quality education for rich and poor alike in an environment that fosters unity and equality.<ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/about/]</ref>

==Overview==

The school was established in 1972.<ref name="bnks">http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref> The school covers about 29 hectares (71 acres) of land. It is a full boarding school for students from 5th grade to [[A-Level]], aged 11 to 18. The school is equipped with three full size multi purpose sports field, a swimming pool, assembly hall, dining hall, sports hall, Learning Resource Center, library with wi-fi internet, modern science labs and living quarters for its faculty. The students come from all over Nepal.

Although the school is governed as a Public Educational Trust, it charges tuition fees for most students and also receives funding from the Ministry of Education. This makes the school a blend of [[Private school|private]] and [[Public school (government funded)|public school]]. Approximately one third of the students receive [[scholarships]] based on merit and need. The scholarships are mostly funded by the Ministry of Education of Nepal. The [[Pestalozzi International Village]] also funds scholarships for 34 students.<ref>http://www.pestalozziworld.com/circles/scholars.html</ref>

Budhanilkantha School, since its inception has produced a considerable number of exemplary citizens. Most of its pupils go to higher education. Many of them have attended the most prestigious universities of the world and can be found active in all aspects of public life. A lot of them have risen to be enterprising businessmen, academics, researchers, doctors, lawyers, engineers, politicians, public officials and leaders of major companies.<ref>http://sebsonline.org/news/news_view.aspx?id=639</ref> The school has gained a very good reputation both within and outside Nepal.<ref>http://www.ecs.com.np/cover_story.php?story_id=23</ref> However, graduates of the school are often criticised in the Nepalese media for working as highly paid professionals in [[United States]] and [[Western Europe]] and not contributing enough to the economic development efforts in Nepal, urging them to return back home.<ref>http://www.nepalitimes.com.np/issue/2002/11/29/Nation/4161 accessed 23-Sep-2010</ref>

==History==
[[Image:Sarswoti temple.jpg|thumb|alt= | ''Saraswoti'' (the goddess of learning) Temple at Budhanilkantha School]]
Budhanilkantha School was established in 1972 as a joint venture between the governments of Nepal and United Kingdom. The first batch of students took the School Leaving Certificate Examination (the national exam that is equivalent to the British [[O-Level]]) in 1980. In 1983, English was made the official language of instruction at Budhanilkantha School. The University of Cambridge([[University of Cambridge International Examinations|CIE]]) O-Level and A-Level programs were introduced in 1985.

Budhanilkantha School converted from a boys' [[single sex school]] to a [[co-educational]] institution in 1992. Co-education at Budhanilkantha has been very successful.<ref name="bnks"/>

In 1994, the British management handed over the administration to Nepalese management.

==Academics==
The school operates three courses of study:

#School Leaving Certificate level (a nationwide curriculum up to class 10 prescribed by the [[Department of Education (Nepal)|Department of Education]] of Nepal),
# [[University of Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge International]] [[A-Level]] and
# 10+2 Level (Higher Secondary Education Board of Nepal, equivalent alternative to A-Level).
[[Image:Shivapuri Budhanilkantha.jpg|thumb|alt=|View of the snow-clad Shivapuri mountain from the Middle Pitch]]

Entry into the school is highly selective and students must pass an entrance exam to gain admission into the school. Normally, entrance examinations are taken for entry into class 5 and post SLC levels. This is intended to continue the high academic status of the school.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/2010/05/12/a-level-entrance-examination/</ref>

Out of 95 students who took the School Leaving Certificate Examination 2010, 56 secured Distinction and the rest 39 students passed in First Division.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/2010/07/16/slc-results-2066/</ref>

Budhanilkantha School was the first school to introduce [[GCE Advanced Level]] in Nepal.<ref>http://www.wavemag.com.np/issue/article1689.html</ref> It currently offers A-Levels in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Economics, Business Studies, Sociology and English Language. It is compulsory for students to sit exams in than five subjects. Mathematics and General Paper have to be studied by all students. Most students choose to study science based subjects and some choose to combine sciences and social sciences. In A-Level exams of year 2010, 12% of entries from the school secured grade A* and 30% entries secured grade A. 56% entries from the school secured more than or equal to grade B. 73% of the total entries, excluding General Paper, was on either math or science subjects.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/category/news/</ref> Budhanilkantha students regularly feature in the [[Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge]] outstanding achiever list as the best achieving A-Level candidates in Nepal and worldwide.<ref>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=28054</ref><ref>http://www.nepalnews.com/contents/2008/englishweekly/spotlight/mar/mar28/national3.php</ref>

==Houses==
Budhanilkantha School operates a [[house system]], possibly borrowed from house system operating in British schools.<ref name="bnks"/> The school is fully residential and there are about 920 students in a school year.[[Image:Pumori House.jpg|thumb|alt=|Pumori House]] These students are divided into 12 houses based on sex and grade. All the houses are named after randomly chosen Himalayan peaks and have a colored flag and motto. Each house has a Housemaster, Assistant Housemaster and duty teachers who are responsible for the students of each house. The houses compete in various extracurricular activities throughout the year.

The Housemasters look after the daily affairs of the house while other members of the house help him/her do this. The houses are categorized as boy-junior, girl-junior, boy-senior, girl-senior, boy-upper senior, and girl-upper senior. Each house has its one parallel house, Byasrishi parallel to Gauri Shankar for instance, that compete in different inter-school competitions to lead their houses. There is always a rivalry between parallel houses.

There are student House Captains and Sports Captains within the house. They are supported by a team of House Prefects. Their duty is to maintain discipline in the house and to lead the house while participating various extra-curricular activities.

{| class="wikitable"
|+
|-
! Name
! Motto
! Category
! Classes
! Color
|-
|Dhaulagiri||United We Succeed||Boys - Junior||5 and 6||style="background:orange; text-align: center;"|Orange
|-
|Makalu||Perseverantia Vincit||Boys - Junior||5 and 6||style="background:#003399; color:white"|Dark Blue
|-
|Annapurna||Service Through Leadership||Boys - Senior||9 and 10|| style="background:Yellow; text-align: center;"|Yellow
|-
|Kanchenjunga||Wisdom, Integrity and Respect ||Boys - Senior||9 and 10||style="background:Red" | Red
|-
|Nilgiri||Working Better Together||Boys - Junior||7 and 8||style="background:Sky Blue; text-align: center;"|Sky Blue
|-
|Pumori||In Societate Vita||Boys - Junior||7 and 8||style="background:Green; text-align: center;"|Green
|-
|Hiunchuli||Aim High||Girls - Junior||5, 6, 7 and 8||style="background:purple; text-align: center;"|Purple
|-
|Saipal||United We Stand||Girls - Junior||5, 6, 7 and 8||style="background:maroon; color:white; text-align: center;"|Maroon
|-
|Ratnachuli||Ever Onwards||Girls - Senior and Upper Senior||9, 10, A-Level and 10+2||style="background:green; text-align: center;"|Green
|-
|Choyu||Learning for Life||Girls - Senior and Upper Senior||9, 10, A-Level, 10+2||style="background:black; color:white; text-align: center;"|Black
|-
|Byasrishi||Quest for Enlightenment||Boys - Upper Senior||A-Level and 10+2||style="background:#000066; color:white; text-align: center;"|Dark Blue
|-
|Gau-ri Sankar|Gaurishankar||Spes Sibi Quisque||Boys - Upper Senior||A-Level, 10+2||style="background:gray; text-align: center;"|Gray
|-
|}

==Governance==

The school is managed under the Public Educational Trust. The Ministry for Education being the main trustee, the Board of Trustees (BOT) is chaired by the Education Secretary of Nepal. The school Management Committee (SMC) is responsible for the formulation, implementation and monitoring of all policy level matters. The Principal takes care of the day to day administration with the help of three Vice-Principals, Chief Administrative Officer and a team of Senior Management Team (SMT). The school is also supported by Friends of Budhanilkantha School (FOBS), the parents' representative association and Society of Ex-Budhanilkantha Students (SEBS). They also actively participate in the school governance.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/</ref>

The permanent principal of the school is Mr. Narayan Prasad Sharma. There are currently three vice principals in the school; Mr. Keshar Khulal, Mr Ramesh Nath Dawadi and Mr Lal Bahadur Rana.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/smt/</ref>

The list of Headmasters/Principals of the school are as follows:

# John B Tyson, Headmaster Designate (1966)
# Peter J Wakeman, Headmaster (1972 to 1977)
# Ken Jones, Headmaster (1978 to 1982)
# Dr. Tej Ratna Kansakar, Acting Headmaster (1983)
# John Tyson, Headmaster (1983 to 1988)
# Brian Garton, Headmaster (1989 to 1992)
# Thomas Thomas, Headmaster (1992 to 1994)
# Satyanarayan Rajbhandari, Principal (1994 to 1995)
# ''Narayan Prasad Sharma'', Permanent Principal (1996 to date)

==Infrastructure and Facilities==
[[File:Budhanilkantha School learning resource centre.jpg|thumb|right|Students using the Learning Resource Centre]]

Key infrastructures of the school are as follows:

# Four multi-purpose sports fields, Middle Pitch, Bottom Pitch, Top Pitch and Garden Pitch.
# A 25m competition swimming pool.<ref name="bnks"/>
# Four outdoor and one indoor basketball courts.
# Ten volleyball courts.
# A tennis court.
# A sports hall.
# An assembly hall with stage and full light and sound support.
# A spacious dining hall.
# Six fully equipped [[Laboratory|laboratories]] for [[Physics]], [[Chemistry]] and [[Biology]].
# A micro Hydro-electric Plant was installed with the help of Pestalozzi Overseas Children's Trust UK.
# The Learning Resource Centre (LRC) inaugurated by the First President of Nepal Rt. Hon. Dr. [[Ram Baran Yadav]] <ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/bnks%20history.htm BNKS History] accessed August 20st 2007</ref>
# Two computer labs, with latest computers and full internet access. One of them is within the LRC.
# A library within the LRC with very good collections.

During the past 25 years the school has expanded tremendously. The extension of buildings for the modern science laboratory, student hostels, class rooms, swimming pool, staff flats and office complex. The number of teaching and administrative staff has also increased. Besides this, the school has been quick to exploit changes in technology to facilitate teaching and learning.<ref name="bnks"/>

==Clubs==
[[Image:Budhanilkantha Singing.gif|thumb|alt=|Students performing on stage]]
The school has various clubs where students, especially those in the A-Level program, are handed over the responsibilities and they have to search for sponsors and organize and administer workshops, trainings, concerts and other educational programs under their own steams. The members at the end need to hand in a report of the accomplishments.

The clubs have designations for students that include President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Junior Secretary, members, coordinator, advisor that number from 10 to 35 members.
The clubs running are:
# Awareness Campaign Club
# Creativity Club
# Drama And Debating Club (DADC)
# BNKS.Net
# The Environment Club
# Forum of Cultural Unity on Stage (FOCUS)
# Forum of Young Economist (FYE)
# Interact Club
# LEO Club
# Junior/Youth Red Cross Circle (J/YRCC) of Budhanilkantha School
# Science Club
# Society For Open Nepal (SFON)
# Social Service Club
# Sports Training And Recreation (STAR) Club
# Peace And Human Rights Club
# Journalism Club
# Mathematics Club
# Health and Fitness Club

==Other activities==
Various programs and competitions are held to enhance all round development of the students. P.E. (Physical Education) Department holds various competitions among the parallel houses: basketball matches, football ([[Soccer]]) matches, [[Softball]] matches, Volleyball matches, [[Kabaddi]] matches, etc. The S.T.A.R. (Sports Recreation and Training) club also organizes Inter college football tournament in the memory of Late Narayan Khadka ([[Karate]] trainer and facilitator of the school), which is also termed as N.K. Memorial football tournament (formerly just Inter College Football Tournament). This tournament attracts spectators within and away from the school. Gyanendra Cup, an Inter College Basketball Tournament, was also organized by the school after the name of the former king of Nepal; but was stopped after the downfall of Kingship in Nepal. Other major activities related to sports are: Track and Field meets which is held annually, [[Pentathlon]] and [[Triathlon]] events, Cross country races, Road races,etc.

==Notable alumni==
*[[Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev]] (Late King of Nepal)
* [[Prince Nirajan of Nepal|Nirajan Shah]] (Late Prince of Nepal)
*[[Paras, Crown Prince of Nepal|Paras Shah]] (former Crown Prince of Nepal)
*Birendra Bahadur Basnet (Proprietor/Managing Director of [[Buddha Air]])
*Bal Krishna Joshi (creator of Thamel.com)
*[[Bhusan Dahal]] (Music Video Director, Talk Show Host, and Director of [[Kagbeni]])
*[[Nabin Bhattarai]] (Nepali pop musician)
*Diwas Gurung (Neo-Nepalese folk music artist)
*Pukar Malla (Famous model of Nepal)<ref>http://www.cybersansar.com/models/pukar/pukarr.php</ref>
*Hemraj Bhandari (Senior Reporter in [[Nepal Television]])<ref>http://www.nepalitimes.com.np/issue/317/Remembrance/12575</ref><ref>http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullNews.php?headline=2010%2C+A+Love+Story+to+come+true+for+Manisha&NewsID=237411 accessed 23-Sep-2010</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist|2}}

==External links==
* [http://www.bnks.edu.np/ Budhanilkantha School website]
* [http://www.sebsonline.org/ SEBS Online - Budhanilkantha School's Alumni Website]

[[Category:Schools in Nepal]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1972]]

Budhanilkantha School

2012-06-16T17:14:06Z

113.199.142.191: /* Houses */

{{refimprove|date=March 2009}}
{{coord|27|46|55.52|N|85|21|34.2|E|region:NP|display=title}}
{{Infobox school
| image= Bnks_3.jpg
| image_caption = Budhanilkantha School
| imagesize = 240px
| name= Budhanilkantha School
| native_name=
| latin_name=
| motto = Centre of Excellence
| schoolmaster =
| headmaster =
| headmistress =
| head teacher =
| principal = Mr. Narayan Prasad Sharma
| director =
| superintendent =
| type = [[Public school (government funded)|Public]], [[Independent school]], [[Boarding school]] , [[Coeducational]]
| established = 1972
| staff =
| faculty =
| students = 1000 [[approximately|approx]]
| enrollment =
| address = Narayansthan, Vishnu VDC
| city = Kathmandu
| state =
| country = Nepal
| free_label =
| free =
| colors =
| mascot =
| nickname = BNKS
| song =
| district = Kathmandu
| affiliations = [[School Leaving Certificate (Nepal)|School Leaving Certificate]] (Grade 10) [[University of Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge International Examinations]] (A-level) Higher Secondary Education Board (10+2)
| endowment =
| authorizer =
| information =
| website = [http://www.bnks.edu.np bnks.edu.np]
}}

'''Budhanilkantha School''', often referred to as '''BNKS''', is a public [[boarding school]] in Nepal. It was founded by [[King Birendra]] in 1972.

It located in Narayansthan, eight kilometres north of [[Kathmandu]] on the [[foothills]] of [[Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park|Shivapuri]] mountain (2,732 metres).<ref>http://www.vegetarian-restaurants.net/Nepal/Kathmandu-Valley/Budhanilkantha-Temple.htm</ref> It is named after the Budhanilkantha Temple which is located nearby.

One third of pupils are granted scholarships based on merit and need after a selective entrance exam. The school aims to impart quality education for rich and poor alike in an environment that fosters unity and equality.<ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/about/]</ref>

==Overview==

The school was established in 1972.<ref name="bnks">http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref> The school covers about 29 hectares (71 acres) of land. It is a full boarding school for students from 5th grade to [[A-Level]], aged 11 to 18. The school is equipped with three full size multi purpose sports field, a swimming pool, assembly hall, dining hall, sports hall, Learning Resource Center, library with wi-fi internet, modern science labs and living quarters for its faculty. The students come from all over Nepal.

Although the school is governed as a Public Educational Trust, it charges tuition fees for most students and also receives funding from the Ministry of Education. This makes the school a blend of [[Private school|private]] and [[Public school (government funded)|public school]]. Approximately one third of the students receive [[scholarships]] based on merit and need. The scholarships are mostly funded by the Ministry of Education of Nepal. The [[Pestalozzi International Village]] also funds scholarships for 34 students.<ref>http://www.pestalozziworld.com/circles/scholars.html</ref>

Budhanilkantha School, since its inception has produced a considerable number of exemplary citizens. Most of its pupils go to higher education. Many of them have attended the most prestigious universities of the world and can be found active in all aspects of public life. A lot of them have risen to be enterprising businessmen, academics, researchers, doctors, lawyers, engineers, politicians, public officials and leaders of major companies.<ref>http://sebsonline.org/news/news_view.aspx?id=639</ref> The school has gained a very good reputation both within and outside Nepal.<ref>http://www.ecs.com.np/cover_story.php?story_id=23</ref> However, graduates of the school are often criticised in the Nepalese media for working as highly paid professionals in [[United States]] and [[Western Europe]] and not contributing enough to the economic development efforts in Nepal, urging them to return back home.<ref>http://www.nepalitimes.com.np/issue/2002/11/29/Nation/4161 accessed 23-Sep-2010</ref>

==History==
[[Image:Sarswoti temple.jpg|thumb|alt= | ''Saraswoti'' (the goddess of learning) Temple at Budhanilkantha School]]
Budhanilkantha School was established in 1972 as a joint venture between the governments of Nepal and United Kingdom. The first batch of students took the School Leaving Certificate Examination (the national exam that is equivalent to the British [[O-Level]]) in 1980. In 1983, English was made the official language of instruction at Budhanilkantha School. The University of Cambridge([[University of Cambridge International Examinations|CIE]]) O-Level and A-Level programs were introduced in 1985.

Budhanilkantha School converted from a boys' [[single sex school]] to a [[co-educational]] institution in 1992. Co-education at Budhanilkantha has been very successful.<ref name="bnks"/>

In 1994, the British management handed over the administration to Nepalese management.

==Academics==
The school operates three courses of study:

#School Leaving Certificate level (a nationwide curriculum up to class 10 prescribed by the [[Department of Education (Nepal)|Department of Education]] of Nepal),
# [[University of Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge International]] [[A-Level]] and
# 10+2 Level (Higher Secondary Education Board of Nepal, equivalent alternative to A-Level).
[[Image:Shivapuri Budhanilkantha.jpg|thumb|alt=|View of the snow-clad Shivapuri mountain from the Middle Pitch]]

Entry into the school is highly selective and students must pass an entrance exam to gain admission into the school. Normally, entrance examinations are taken for entry into class 5 and post SLC levels. This is intended to continue the high academic status of the school.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/2010/05/12/a-level-entrance-examination/</ref>

Out of 95 students who took the School Leaving Certificate Examination 2010, 56 secured Distinction and the rest 39 students passed in First Division.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/2010/07/16/slc-results-2066/</ref>

Budhanilkantha School was the first school to introduce [[GCE Advanced Level]] in Nepal.<ref>http://www.wavemag.com.np/issue/article1689.html</ref> It currently offers A-Levels in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Economics, Business Studies, Sociology and English Language. It is compulsory for students to sit exams in than five subjects. Mathematics and General Paper have to be studied by all students. Most students choose to study science based subjects and some choose to combine sciences and social sciences. In A-Level exams of year 2010, 12% of entries from the school secured grade A* and 30% entries secured grade A. 56% entries from the school secured more than or equal to grade B. 73% of the total entries, excluding General Paper, was on either math or science subjects.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/category/news/</ref> Budhanilkantha students regularly feature in the [[Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge]] outstanding achiever list as the best achieving A-Level candidates in Nepal and worldwide.<ref>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=28054</ref><ref>http://www.nepalnews.com/contents/2008/englishweekly/spotlight/mar/mar28/national3.php</ref>

==Houses==
Budhanilkantha School operates a [[house system]], possibly borrowed from house system operating in British schools.<ref name="bnks"/> The school is fully residential and there are about 920 students in a school year.[[Image:Pumori House.jpg|thumb|alt=|Pumori House]] These students are divided into 12 houses based on sex and grade. All the houses are named after randomly chosen Himalayan peaks and have a colored flag and motto. Each house has a Housemaster, Assistant Housemaster and duty teachers who are responsible for the students of each house. The houses compete in various extracurricular activities throughout the year.

The Housemasters look after the daily affairs of the house while other members of the house help him/her do this. The houses are categorized as boy-junior, girl-junior, boy-senior, girl-senior, boy-upper senior, and girl-upper senior. Each house has its one parallel house, Byasrishi parallel to Gauri Shankar for instance, that compete in different inter-school competitions to lead their houses. There is always a rivalry between parallel houses.

There are student House Captains and Sports Captains within the house. They are supported by a team of House Prefects. Their duty is to maintain discipline in the house and to lead the house while participating various extra-curricular activities.

{| class="wikitable"
|+
|-
! Name
! Motto
! Category
! Classes
! Color
|-
|Dhaulagiri||United We Succeed||Boys - Junior||5 and 6||style="background:orange; text-align: center;"|Orange
|-
|Makalu||Perseverantia Vincit||Boys - Junior||5 and 6||style="background:#003399; color:white"|Dark Blue
|-
|Annapurna||Service Through Leadership||Boys - Senior||9 and 10|| style="background:Yellow; text-align: center;"|Yellow
|-
|Kanchenjunga||Wisdom, Integrity and Respect ||Boys - Senior||9 and 10||style="background:#00BFFF" | Red
|-
|Nilgiri||Working Better Together||Boys - Junior||7 and 8||style="background:Sky Blue; text-align: center;"|Sky Blue
|-
|Pumori||In Societate Vita||Boys - Junior||7 and 8||style="background:Green; text-align: center;"|Green
|-
|Hiunchuli||Aim High||Girls - Junior||5, 6, 7 and 8||style="background:purple; text-align: center;"|Purple
|-
|Saipal||United We Stand||Girls - Junior||5, 6, 7 and 8||style="background:maroon; color:white; text-align: center;"|Maroon
|-
|Ratnachuli||Ever Onwards||Girls - Senior and Upper Senior||9, 10, A-Level and 10+2||style="background:green; text-align: center;"|Green
|-
|Choyu||Learning for Life||Girls - Senior and Upper Senior||9, 10, A-Level, 10+2||style="background:black; color:white; text-align: center;"|Black
|-
|Byasrishi||Quest for Enlightenment||Boys - Upper Senior||A-Level and 10+2||style="background:#000066; color:white; text-align: center;"|Dark Blue
|-
|Gau-ri Sankar|Gaurishankar||Spes Sibi Quisque||Boys - Upper Senior||A-Level, 10+2||style="background:gray; text-align: center;"|Gray
|-
|}

==Governance==

The school is managed under the Public Educational Trust. The Ministry for Education being the main trustee, the Board of Trustees (BOT) is chaired by the Education Secretary of Nepal. The school Management Committee (SMC) is responsible for the formulation, implementation and monitoring of all policy level matters. The Principal takes care of the day to day administration with the help of three Vice-Principals, Chief Administrative Officer and a team of Senior Management Team (SMT). The school is also supported by Friends of Budhanilkantha School (FOBS), the parents' representative association and Society of Ex-Budhanilkantha Students (SEBS). They also actively participate in the school governance.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/</ref>

The permanent principal of the school is Mr. Narayan Prasad Sharma. There are currently three vice principals in the school; Mr. Keshar Khulal, Mr Ramesh Nath Dawadi and Mr Lal Bahadur Rana.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/smt/</ref>

The list of Headmasters/Principals of the school are as follows:

# John B Tyson, Headmaster Designate (1966)
# Peter J Wakeman, Headmaster (1972 to 1977)
# Ken Jones, Headmaster (1978 to 1982)
# Dr. Tej Ratna Kansakar, Acting Headmaster (1983)
# John Tyson, Headmaster (1983 to 1988)
# Brian Garton, Headmaster (1989 to 1992)
# Thomas Thomas, Headmaster (1992 to 1994)
# Satyanarayan Rajbhandari, Principal (1994 to 1995)
# ''Narayan Prasad Sharma'', Permanent Principal (1996 to date)

==Infrastructure and Facilities==
[[File:Budhanilkantha School learning resource centre.jpg|thumb|right|Students using the Learning Resource Centre]]

Key infrastructures of the school are as follows:

# Four multi-purpose sports fields, Middle Pitch, Bottom Pitch, Top Pitch and Garden Pitch.
# A 25m competition swimming pool.<ref name="bnks"/>
# Four outdoor and one indoor basketball courts.
# Ten volleyball courts.
# A tennis court.
# A sports hall.
# An assembly hall with stage and full light and sound support.
# A spacious dining hall.
# Six fully equipped [[Laboratory|laboratories]] for [[Physics]], [[Chemistry]] and [[Biology]].
# A micro Hydro-electric Plant was installed with the help of Pestalozzi Overseas Children's Trust UK.
# The Learning Resource Centre (LRC) inaugurated by the First President of Nepal Rt. Hon. Dr. [[Ram Baran Yadav]] <ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/bnks%20history.htm BNKS History] accessed August 20st 2007</ref>
# Two computer labs, with latest computers and full internet access. One of them is within the LRC.
# A library within the LRC with very good collections.

During the past 25 years the school has expanded tremendously. The extension of buildings for the modern science laboratory, student hostels, class rooms, swimming pool, staff flats and office complex. The number of teaching and administrative staff has also increased. Besides this, the school has been quick to exploit changes in technology to facilitate teaching and learning.<ref name="bnks"/>

==Clubs==
[[Image:Budhanilkantha Singing.gif|thumb|alt=|Students performing on stage]]
The school has various clubs where students, especially those in the A-Level program, are handed over the responsibilities and they have to search for sponsors and organize and administer workshops, trainings, concerts and other educational programs under their own steams. The members at the end need to hand in a report of the accomplishments.

The clubs have designations for students that include President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Junior Secretary, members, coordinator, advisor that number from 10 to 35 members.
The clubs running are:
# Awareness Campaign Club
# Creativity Club
# Drama And Debating Club (DADC)
# BNKS.Net
# The Environment Club
# Forum of Cultural Unity on Stage (FOCUS)
# Forum of Young Economist (FYE)
# Interact Club
# LEO Club
# Junior/Youth Red Cross Circle (J/YRCC) of Budhanilkantha School
# Science Club
# Society For Open Nepal (SFON)
# Social Service Club
# Sports Training And Recreation (STAR) Club
# Peace And Human Rights Club
# Journalism Club
# Mathematics Club
# Health and Fitness Club

==Other activities==
Various programs and competitions are held to enhance all round development of the students. P.E. (Physical Education) Department holds various competitions among the parallel houses: basketball matches, football ([[Soccer]]) matches, [[Softball]] matches, Volleyball matches, [[Kabaddi]] matches, etc. The S.T.A.R. (Sports Recreation and Training) club also organizes Inter college football tournament in the memory of Late Narayan Khadka ([[Karate]] trainer and facilitator of the school), which is also termed as N.K. Memorial football tournament (formerly just Inter College Football Tournament). This tournament attracts spectators within and away from the school. Gyanendra Cup, an Inter College Basketball Tournament, was also organized by the school after the name of the former king of Nepal; but was stopped after the downfall of Kingship in Nepal. Other major activities related to sports are: Track and Field meets which is held annually, [[Pentathlon]] and [[Triathlon]] events, Cross country races, Road races,etc.

==Notable alumni==
*[[Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev]] (Late King of Nepal)
* [[Prince Nirajan of Nepal|Nirajan Shah]] (Late Prince of Nepal)
*[[Paras, Crown Prince of Nepal|Paras Shah]] (former Crown Prince of Nepal)
*Birendra Bahadur Basnet (Proprietor/Managing Director of [[Buddha Air]])
*Bal Krishna Joshi (creator of Thamel.com)
*[[Bhusan Dahal]] (Music Video Director, Talk Show Host, and Director of [[Kagbeni]])
*[[Nabin Bhattarai]] (Nepali pop musician)
*Diwas Gurung (Neo-Nepalese folk music artist)
*Pukar Malla (Famous model of Nepal)<ref>http://www.cybersansar.com/models/pukar/pukarr.php</ref>
*Hemraj Bhandari (Senior Reporter in [[Nepal Television]])<ref>http://www.nepalitimes.com.np/issue/317/Remembrance/12575</ref><ref>http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullNews.php?headline=2010%2C+A+Love+Story+to+come+true+for+Manisha&NewsID=237411 accessed 23-Sep-2010</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist|2}}

==External links==
* [http://www.bnks.edu.np/ Budhanilkantha School website]
* [http://www.sebsonline.org/ SEBS Online - Budhanilkantha School's Alumni Website]

[[Category:Schools in Nepal]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1972]]

Budhanilkantha School

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'''Budhanilkantha School''', often referred to as '''BNKS''', is a public [[boarding school]] in Nepal. It was founded by [[King Birendra]] in 1972.

It located in Narayansthan, eight kilometres north of [[Kathmandu]] on the [[foothills]] of [[Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park|Shivapuri]] mountain (2,732 metres).<ref>http://www.vegetarian-restaurants.net/Nepal/Kathmandu-Valley/Budhanilkantha-Temple.htm</ref> It is named after the Budhanilkantha Temple which is located nearby.

One third of pupils are granted scholarships based on merit and need after a selective entrance exam. The school aims to impart quality education for rich and poor alike in an environment that fosters unity and equality.<ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/about/]</ref>

==Overview==

The school was established in 1972.<ref name="bnks">http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref> The school covers about 29 hectares (71 acres) of land. It is a full boarding school for students from 5th grade to [[A-Level]], aged 11 to 18. The school is equipped with three full size multi purpose sports field, a swimming pool, assembly hall, dining hall, sports hall, Learning Resource Center, library with wi-fi internet, modern science labs and living quarters for its faculty. The students come from all over Nepal.

Although the school is governed as a Public Educational Trust, it charges tuition fees for most students and also receives funding from the Ministry of Education. This makes the school a blend of [[Private school|private]] and [[Public school (government funded)|public school]]. Approximately one third of the students receive [[scholarships]] based on merit and need. The scholarships are mostly funded by the Ministry of Education of Nepal. The [[Pestalozzi International Village]] also funds scholarships for 34 students.<ref>http://www.pestalozziworld.com/circles/scholars.html</ref>

Budhanilkantha School, since its inception has produced a considerable number of exemplary citizens. Most of its pupils go to higher education. Many of them have attended the most prestigious universities of the world and can be found active in all aspects of public life. A lot of them have risen to be enterprising businessmen, academics, researchers, doctors, lawyers, engineers, politicians, public officials and leaders of major companies.<ref>http://sebsonline.org/news/news_view.aspx?id=639</ref> The school has gained a very good reputation both within and outside Nepal.<ref>http://www.ecs.com.np/cover_story.php?story_id=23</ref> However, graduates of the school are often criticised in the Nepalese media for working as highly paid professionals in [[United States]] and [[Western Europe]] and not contributing enough to the economic development efforts in Nepal, urging them to return back home.<ref>http://www.nepalitimes.com.np/issue/2002/11/29/Nation/4161 accessed 23-Sep-2010</ref>

==History==
[[Image:Sarswoti temple.jpg|thumb|alt= | ''Saraswoti'' (the goddess of learning) Temple at Budhanilkantha School]]
Budhanilkantha School was established in 1972 as a joint venture between the governments of Nepal and United Kingdom. The first batch of students took the School Leaving Certificate Examination (the national exam that is equivalent to the British [[O-Level]]) in 1980. In 1983, English was made the official language of instruction at Budhanilkantha School. The University of Cambridge([[University of Cambridge International Examinations|CIE]]) O-Level and A-Level programs were introduced in 1985.

Budhanilkantha School converted from a boys' [[single sex school]] to a [[co-educational]] institution in 1992. Co-education at Budhanilkantha has been very successful.<ref name="bnks"/>

In 1994, the British management handed over the administration to Nepalese management.

==Academics==
The school operates three courses of study:

#School Leaving Certificate level (a nationwide curriculum up to class 10 prescribed by the [[Department of Education (Nepal)|Department of Education]] of Nepal),
# [[University of Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge International]] [[A-Level]] and
# 10+2 Level (Higher Secondary Education Board of Nepal, equivalent alternative to A-Level).
[[Image:Shivapuri Budhanilkantha.jpg|thumb|alt=|View of the snow-clad Shivapuri mountain from the Middle Pitch]]

Entry into the school is highly selective and students must pass an entrance exam to gain admission into the school. Normally, entrance examinations are taken for entry into class 5 and post SLC levels. This is intended to continue the high academic status of the school.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/2010/05/12/a-level-entrance-examination/</ref>

Out of 95 students who took the School Leaving Certificate Examination 2010, 56 secured Distinction and the rest 39 students passed in First Division.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/2010/07/16/slc-results-2066/</ref>

Budhanilkantha School was the first school to introduce [[GCE Advanced Level]] in Nepal.<ref>http://www.wavemag.com.np/issue/article1689.html</ref> It currently offers A-Levels in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Economics, Business Studies, Sociology and English Language. It is compulsory for students to sit exams in than five subjects. Mathematics and General Paper have to be studied by all students. Most students choose to study science based subjects and some choose to combine sciences and social sciences. In A-Level exams of year 2010, 12% of entries from the school secured grade A* and 30% entries secured grade A. 56% entries from the school secured more than or equal to grade B. 73% of the total entries, excluding General Paper, was on either math or science subjects.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/category/news/</ref> Budhanilkantha students regularly feature in the [[Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge]] outstanding achiever list as the best achieving A-Level candidates in Nepal and worldwide.<ref>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=28054</ref><ref>http://www.nepalnews.com/contents/2008/englishweekly/spotlight/mar/mar28/national3.php</ref>

==Houses==
Budhanilkantha School operates a [[house system]], possibly borrowed from house system operating in British schools.<ref name="bnks"/> The school is fully residential and there are about 920 students in a school year.[[Image:Pumori House.jpg|thumb|alt=|Pumori House]] These students are divided into 12 houses based on sex and grade. All the houses are named after randomly chosen Himalayan peaks and have a colored flag and motto. Each house has a Housemaster, Assistant Housemaster and duty teachers who are responsible for the students of each house. The houses compete in various extracurricular activities throughout the year.

The Housemasters look after the daily affairs of the house while other members of the house help him/her do this. The houses are categorized as boy-junior, girl-junior, boy-senior, girl-senior, boy-upper senior, and girl-upper senior. Each house has its one parallel house, Byasrishi parallel to Gauri Shankar for instance, that compete in different inter-school competitions to lead their houses. There is always a rivalry between parallel houses.

There are student House Captains and Sports Captains within the house. They are supported by a team of House Prefects. Their duty is to maintain discipline in the house and to lead the house while participating various extra-curricular activities.

{| class="wikitable"
|+
|-
! Name
! Motto
! Category
! Classes
! Color
|-
|Dhaulagiri||United We Succeed||Boys - Junior||5 and 6||style="background:orange; text-align: center;"|Orange
|-
|Makalu||Perseverantia Vincit||Boys - Junior||5 and 6||style="background:#003399; color:white"|Dark Blue
|-
|Annapurna||Service Through Leadership||Boys - Senior||9 and 10|| style="background:green; text-align: center;"|Yellow
|-
|Kanchenjunga||Wisdom, Integrity and Respect ||Boys - Senior||9 and 10||style="background:#00BFFF" | Red
|-
|Nilgiri||Working Better Together||Boys - Junior||7 and 8||style="background:red; text-align: center;"|Sky Blue
|-
|Pumori||In Societate Vita||Boys - Junior||7 and 8||style="background:yellow; text-align: center;"|Green
|-
|Hiunchuli||Aim High||Girls - Junior||5, 6, 7 and 8||style="background:purple; text-align: center;"|Purple
|-
|Saipal||United We Stand||Girls - Junior||5, 6, 7 and 8||style="background:maroon; color:white; text-align: center;"|Maroon
|-
|Ratnachuli||Ever Onwards||Girls - Senior and Upper Senior||9, 10, A-Level and 10+2||style="background:green; text-align: center;"|Green
|-
|Choyu||Learning for Life||Girls - Senior and Upper Senior||9, 10, A-Level, 10+2||style="background:black; color:white; text-align: center;"|Black
|-
|Byasrishi||Quest for Enlightenment||Boys - Upper Senior||A-Level and 10+2||style="background:#000066; color:white; text-align: center;"|Dark Blue
|-
|Gau-ri Sankar|Gaurishankar||Spes Sibi Quisque||Boys - Upper Senior||A-Level, 10+2||style="background:gray; text-align: center;"|Gray
|-
|}

==Governance==

The school is managed under the Public Educational Trust. The Ministry for Education being the main trustee, the Board of Trustees (BOT) is chaired by the Education Secretary of Nepal. The school Management Committee (SMC) is responsible for the formulation, implementation and monitoring of all policy level matters. The Principal takes care of the day to day administration with the help of three Vice-Principals, Chief Administrative Officer and a team of Senior Management Team (SMT). The school is also supported by Friends of Budhanilkantha School (FOBS), the parents' representative association and Society of Ex-Budhanilkantha Students (SEBS). They also actively participate in the school governance.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/</ref>

The permanent principal of the school is Mr. Narayan Prasad Sharma. There are currently three vice principals in the school; Mr. Keshar Khulal, Mr Ramesh Nath Dawadi and Mr Lal Bahadur Rana.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/smt/</ref>

The list of Headmasters/Principals of the school are as follows:

# John B Tyson, Headmaster Designate (1966)
# Peter J Wakeman, Headmaster (1972 to 1977)
# Ken Jones, Headmaster (1978 to 1982)
# Dr. Tej Ratna Kansakar, Acting Headmaster (1983)
# John Tyson, Headmaster (1983 to 1988)
# Brian Garton, Headmaster (1989 to 1992)
# Thomas Thomas, Headmaster (1992 to 1994)
# Satyanarayan Rajbhandari, Principal (1994 to 1995)
# ''Narayan Prasad Sharma'', Permanent Principal (1996 to date)

==Infrastructure and Facilities==
[[File:Budhanilkantha School learning resource centre.jpg|thumb|right|Students using the Learning Resource Centre]]

Key infrastructures of the school are as follows:

# Four multi-purpose sports fields, Middle Pitch, Bottom Pitch, Top Pitch and Garden Pitch.
# A 25m competition swimming pool.<ref name="bnks"/>
# Four outdoor and one indoor basketball courts.
# Ten volleyball courts.
# A tennis court.
# A sports hall.
# An assembly hall with stage and full light and sound support.
# A spacious dining hall.
# Six fully equipped [[Laboratory|laboratories]] for [[Physics]], [[Chemistry]] and [[Biology]].
# A micro Hydro-electric Plant was installed with the help of Pestalozzi Overseas Children's Trust UK.
# The Learning Resource Centre (LRC) inaugurated by the First President of Nepal Rt. Hon. Dr. [[Ram Baran Yadav]] <ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/bnks%20history.htm BNKS History] accessed August 20st 2007</ref>
# Two computer labs, with latest computers and full internet access. One of them is within the LRC.
# A library within the LRC with very good collections.

During the past 25 years the school has expanded tremendously. The extension of buildings for the modern science laboratory, student hostels, class rooms, swimming pool, staff flats and office complex. The number of teaching and administrative staff has also increased. Besides this, the school has been quick to exploit changes in technology to facilitate teaching and learning.<ref name="bnks"/>

==Clubs==
[[Image:Budhanilkantha Singing.gif|thumb|alt=|Students performing on stage]]
The school has various clubs where students, especially those in the A-Level program, are handed over the responsibilities and they have to search for sponsors and organize and administer workshops, trainings, concerts and other educational programs under their own steams. The members at the end need to hand in a report of the accomplishments.

The clubs have designations for students that include President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Junior Secretary, members, coordinator, advisor that number from 10 to 35 members.
The clubs running are:
# Awareness Campaign Club
# Creativity Club
# Drama And Debating Club (DADC)
# BNKS.Net
# The Environment Club
# Forum of Cultural Unity on Stage (FOCUS)
# Forum of Young Economist (FYE)
# Interact Club
# LEO Club
# Junior/Youth Red Cross Circle (J/YRCC) of Budhanilkantha School
# Science Club
# Society For Open Nepal (SFON)
# Social Service Club
# Sports Training And Recreation (STAR) Club
# Peace And Human Rights Club
# Journalism Club
# Mathematics Club
# Health and Fitness Club

==Other activities==
Various programs and competitions are held to enhance all round development of the students. P.E. (Physical Education) Department holds various competitions among the parallel houses: basketball matches, football ([[Soccer]]) matches, [[Softball]] matches, Volleyball matches, [[Kabaddi]] matches, etc. The S.T.A.R. (Sports Recreation and Training) club also organizes Inter college football tournament in the memory of Late Narayan Khadka ([[Karate]] trainer and facilitator of the school), which is also termed as N.K. Memorial football tournament (formerly just Inter College Football Tournament). This tournament attracts spectators within and away from the school. Gyanendra Cup, an Inter College Basketball Tournament, was also organized by the school after the name of the former king of Nepal; but was stopped after the downfall of Kingship in Nepal. Other major activities related to sports are: Track and Field meets which is held annually, [[Pentathlon]] and [[Triathlon]] events, Cross country races, Road races,etc.

==Notable alumni==
*[[Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev]] (Late King of Nepal)
* [[Prince Nirajan of Nepal|Nirajan Shah]] (Late Prince of Nepal)
*[[Paras, Crown Prince of Nepal|Paras Shah]] (former Crown Prince of Nepal)
*Birendra Bahadur Basnet (Proprietor/Managing Director of [[Buddha Air]])
*Bal Krishna Joshi (creator of Thamel.com)
*[[Bhusan Dahal]] (Music Video Director, Talk Show Host, and Director of [[Kagbeni]])
*[[Nabin Bhattarai]] (Nepali pop musician)
*Diwas Gurung (Neo-Nepalese folk music artist)
*Pukar Malla (Famous model of Nepal)<ref>http://www.cybersansar.com/models/pukar/pukarr.php</ref>
*Hemraj Bhandari (Senior Reporter in [[Nepal Television]])<ref>http://www.nepalitimes.com.np/issue/317/Remembrance/12575</ref><ref>http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullNews.php?headline=2010%2C+A+Love+Story+to+come+true+for+Manisha&NewsID=237411 accessed 23-Sep-2010</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist|2}}

==External links==
* [http://www.bnks.edu.np/ Budhanilkantha School website]
* [http://www.sebsonline.org/ SEBS Online - Budhanilkantha School's Alumni Website]

[[Category:Schools in Nepal]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1972]]

Budhanilkantha School

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{{Infobox school
| image= Bnks_3.jpg
| image_caption = Budhanilkantha School
| imagesize = 240px
| name= Budhanilkantha School
| native_name=
| latin_name=
| motto = Centre of Excellence
| schoolmaster =
| headmaster =
| headmistress =
| head teacher =
| principal = Mr. Narayan Prasad Sharma
| director =
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| city = Kathmandu
| state =
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| nickname = BNKS
| song =
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| affiliations = [[School Leaving Certificate (Nepal)|School Leaving Certificate]] (Grade 10) [[University of Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge International Examinations]] (A-level) Higher Secondary Education Board (10+2)
| endowment =
| authorizer =
| information =
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}}

'''Budhanilkantha School''', often referred to as '''BNKS''', is a public [[boarding school]] in Nepal. It was founded by [[King Birendra]] in 1972.

It located in Narayansthan, eight kilometres north of [[Kathmandu]] on the [[foothills]] of [[Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park|Shivapuri]] mountain (2,732 metres).<ref>http://www.vegetarian-restaurants.net/Nepal/Kathmandu-Valley/Budhanilkantha-Temple.htm</ref> It is named after the Budhanilkantha Temple which is located nearby.

One third of pupils are granted scholarships based on merit and need after a selective entrance exam. The school aims to impart quality education for rich and poor alike in an environment that fosters unity and equality.<ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/about/]</ref>

==Overview==

The school was established in 1972.<ref name="bnks">http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref> The school covers about 29 hectares (71 acres) of land. It is a full boarding school for students from 5th grade to [[A-Level]], aged 11 to 18. The school is equipped with three full size multi purpose sports field, a swimming pool, assembly hall, dining hall, sports hall, Learning Resource Center, library with wi-fi internet, modern science labs and living quarters for its faculty. The students come from all over Nepal.

Although the school is governed as a Public Educational Trust, it charges tuition fees for most students and also receives funding from the Ministry of Education. This makes the school a blend of [[Private school|private]] and [[Public school (government funded)|public school]]. Approximately one third of the students receive [[scholarships]] based on merit and need. The scholarships are mostly funded by the Ministry of Education of Nepal. The [[Pestalozzi International Village]] also funds scholarships for 34 students.<ref>http://www.pestalozziworld.com/circles/scholars.html</ref>

Budhanilkantha School, since its inception has produced a considerable number of exemplary citizens. Most of its pupils go to higher education. Many of them have attended the most prestigious universities of the world and can be found active in all aspects of public life. A lot of them have risen to be enterprising businessmen, academics, researchers, doctors, lawyers, engineers, politicians, public officials and leaders of major companies.<ref>http://sebsonline.org/news/news_view.aspx?id=639</ref> The school has gained a very good reputation both within and outside Nepal.<ref>http://www.ecs.com.np/cover_story.php?story_id=23</ref> However, graduates of the school are often criticised in the Nepalese media for working as highly paid professionals in [[United States]] and [[Western Europe]] and not contributing enough to the economic development efforts in Nepal, urging them to return back home.<ref>http://www.nepalitimes.com.np/issue/2002/11/29/Nation/4161 accessed 23-Sep-2010</ref>

==History==
[[Image:Sarswoti temple.jpg|thumb|alt= | ''Saraswoti'' (the goddess of learning) Temple at Budhanilkantha School]]
Budhanilkantha School was established in 1972 as a joint venture between the governments of Nepal and United Kingdom. The first batch of students took the School Leaving Certificate Examination (the national exam that is equivalent to the British [[O-Level]]) in 1980. In 1983, English was made the official language of instruction at Budhanilkantha School. The University of Cambridge([[University of Cambridge International Examinations|CIE]]) O-Level and A-Level programs were introduced in 1985.

Budhanilkantha School converted from a boys' [[single sex school]] to a [[co-educational]] institution in 1992. Co-education at Budhanilkantha has been very successful.<ref name="bnks"/>

In 1994, the British management handed over the administration to Nepalese management.

==Academics==
The school operates three courses of study:

#School Leaving Certificate level (a nationwide curriculum up to class 10 prescribed by the [[Department of Education (Nepal)|Department of Education]] of Nepal),
# [[University of Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge International]] [[A-Level]] and
# 10+2 Level (Higher Secondary Education Board of Nepal, equivalent alternative to A-Level).
[[Image:Shivapuri Budhanilkantha.jpg|thumb|alt=|View of the snow-clad Shivapuri mountain from the Middle Pitch]]

Entry into the school is highly selective and students must pass an entrance exam to gain admission into the school. Normally, entrance examinations are taken for entry into class 5 and post SLC levels. This is intended to continue the high academic status of the school.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/2010/05/12/a-level-entrance-examination/</ref>

Out of 95 students who took the School Leaving Certificate Examination 2010, 56 secured Distinction and the rest 39 students passed in First Division.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/2010/07/16/slc-results-2066/</ref>

Budhanilkantha School was the first school to introduce [[GCE Advanced Level]] in Nepal.<ref>http://www.wavemag.com.np/issue/article1689.html</ref> It currently offers A-Levels in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Economics, Business Studies, Sociology and English Language. It is compulsory for students to sit exams in than five subjects. Mathematics and General Paper have to be studied by all students. Most students choose to study science based subjects and some choose to combine sciences and social sciences. In A-Level exams of year 2010, 12% of entries from the school secured grade A* and 30% entries secured grade A. 56% entries from the school secured more than or equal to grade B. 73% of the total entries, excluding General Paper, was on either math or science subjects.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/category/news/</ref> Budhanilkantha students regularly feature in the [[Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge]] outstanding achiever list as the best achieving A-Level candidates in Nepal and worldwide.<ref>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=28054</ref><ref>http://www.nepalnews.com/contents/2008/englishweekly/spotlight/mar/mar28/national3.php</ref>

==Houses==
Budhanilkantha School operates a [[house system]], possibly borrowed from house system operating in British schools.<ref name="bnks"/> The school is fully residential and there are about 920 students in a school year.[[Image:Pumori House.jpg|thumb|alt=|Pumori House]] These students are divided into 12 houses based on sex and grade. All the houses are named after randomly chosen Himalayan peaks and have a colored flag and motto. Each house has a Housemaster, Assistant Housemaster and duty teachers who are responsible for the students of each house. The houses compete in various extracurricular activities throughout the year.

The Housemasters look after the daily affairs of the house while other members of the house help him/her do this. The houses are categorized as boy-junior, girl-junior, boy-senior, girl-senior, boy-upper senior, and girl-upper senior. Each house has its one parallel house, Byasrishi parallel to Gauri Shankar for instance, that compete in different inter-school competitions to lead their houses. There is always a rivalry between parallel houses.

There are student House Captains and Sports Captains within the house. They are supported by a team of House Prefects. Their duty is to maintain discipline in the house and to lead the house while participating various extra-curricular activities.

{| class="wikitable"
|+
|-
! Name
! Motto
! Category
! Classes
! Color
|-
|Dhaulagiri||United We Succeed||Boys - Junior||5 and 6||style="background:orange; text-align: center;"|Orange
|-
|Makalu||Perseverantia Vincit||Boys - Junior||5 and 6||style="background:#003399; color:white"|Dark Blue
|-
|Annapurna||Service Through Leadership||Boys - Senior||9 and 10|| style="background:green; text-align: center;"|Green
|-
|Kanchenjunga||Wisdom, Integrity and Respect ||Boys - Senior||9 and 10||style="background:#00BFFF" | Sky Blue
|-
|Nilgiri||Working Better Together||Boys - Junior||7 and 8||style="background:red; text-align: center;"|Red
|-
|Pumori||In Societate Vita||Boys - Junior||7 and 8||style="background:yellow; text-align: center;"|Yellow
|-
|Hiunchuli||Aim High||Girls - Junior||5, 6, 7 and 8||style="background:purple; text-align: center;"|Purple
|-
|Saipal||United We Stand||Girls - Junior||5, 6, 7 and 8||style="background:maroon; color:white; text-align: center;"|Maroon
|-
|Ratnachuli||Ever Onwards||Girls - Senior and Upper Senior||9, 10, A-Level and 10+2||style="background:green; text-align: center;"|Green
|-
|Choyu||Learning for Life||Girls - Senior and Upper Senior||9, 10, A-Level, 10+2||style="background:black; color:white; text-align: center;"|Black
|-
|Byasrishi||Quest for Enlightenment||Boys - Upper Senior||A-Level and 10+2||style="background:#000066; color:white; text-align: center;"|Dark Blue
|-
|Gau-ri Sankar|Gaurishankar||Spes Sibi Quisque||Boys - Upper Senior||A-Level, 10+2||style="background:gray; text-align: center;"|Gray
|-
|}

==Governance==

The school is managed under the Public Educational Trust. The Ministry for Education being the main trustee, the Board of Trustees (BOT) is chaired by the Education Secretary of Nepal. The school Management Committee (SMC) is responsible for the formulation, implementation and monitoring of all policy level matters. The Principal takes care of the day to day administration with the help of three Vice-Principals, Chief Administrative Officer and a team of Senior Management Team (SMT). The school is also supported by Friends of Budhanilkantha School (FOBS), the parents' representative association and Society of Ex-Budhanilkantha Students (SEBS). They also actively participate in the school governance.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/</ref>

The permanent principal of the school is Mr. Narayan Prasad Sharma. There are currently three vice principals in the school; Mr. Keshar Khulal, Mr Ramesh Nath Dawadi and Mr Lal Bahadur Rana.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/smt/</ref>

The list of Headmasters/Principals of the school are as follows:

# John B Tyson, Headmaster Designate (1966)
# Peter J Wakeman, Headmaster (1972 to 1977)
# Ken Jones, Headmaster (1978 to 1982)
# Dr. Tej Ratna Kansakar, Acting Headmaster (1983)
# John Tyson, Headmaster (1983 to 1988)
# Brian Garton, Headmaster (1989 to 1992)
# Thomas Thomas, Headmaster (1992 to 1994)
# Satyanarayan Rajbhandari, Principal (1994 to 1995)
# ''Narayan Prasad Sharma'', Permanent Principal (1996 to date)

==Infrastructure and Facilities==
[[File:Budhanilkantha School learning resource centre.jpg|thumb|right|Students using the Learning Resource Centre]]

Key infrastructures of the school are as follows:

# Four multi-purpose sports fields, Middle Pitch, Bottom Pitch, Top Pitch and Garden Pitch.
# A 25m competition swimming pool.<ref name="bnks"/>
# Four outdoor and one indoor basketball courts.
# Ten volleyball courts.
# A tennis court.
# A sports hall.
# An assembly hall with stage and full light and sound support.
# A spacious dining hall.
# Six fully equipped [[Laboratory|laboratories]] for [[Physics]], [[Chemistry]] and [[Biology]].
# A micro Hydro-electric Plant was installed with the help of Pestalozzi Overseas Children's Trust UK.
# The Learning Resource Centre (LRC) inaugurated by the First President of Nepal Rt. Hon. Dr. [[Ram Baran Yadav]] <ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/bnks%20history.htm BNKS History] accessed August 20st 2007</ref>
# Two computer labs, with latest computers and full internet access. One of them is within the LRC.
# A library within the LRC with very good collections.

During the past 25 years the school has expanded tremendously. The extension of buildings for the modern science laboratory, student hostels, class rooms, swimming pool, staff flats and office complex. The number of teaching and administrative staff has also increased. Besides this, the school has been quick to exploit changes in technology to facilitate teaching and learning.<ref name="bnks"/>

==Clubs==
[[Image:Budhanilkantha Singing.gif|thumb|alt=|Students performing on stage]]
The school has various clubs where students, especially those in the A-Level program, are handed over the responsibilities and they have to search for sponsors and organize and administer workshops, trainings, concerts and other educational programs under their own steams. The members at the end need to hand in a report of the accomplishments.

The clubs have designations for students that include President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Junior Secretary, members, coordinator, advisor that number from 10 to 35 members.
The clubs running are:
# Awareness Campaign Club
# Creativity Club
# Drama And Debating Club (DADC)
# BNKS.Net
# The Environment Club
# Forum of Cultural Unity on Stage (FOCUS)
# Forum of Young Economist (FYE)
# Interact Club
# LEO Club
# Junior/Youth Red Cross Circle (J/YRCC) of Budhanilkantha School
# Science Club
# Society For Open Nepal (SFON)
# Social Service Club
# Sports Training And Recreation (STAR) Club
# Peace And Human Rights Club
# Journalism Club
# Mathematics Club
# Health and Fitness Club

==Other activities==
Various programs and competitions are held to enhance all round development of the students. P.E. (Physical Education) Department holds various competitions among the parallel houses: basketball matches, football ([[Soccer]]) matches, [[Softball]] matches, Volleyball matches, [[Kabaddi]] matches, etc. The S.T.A.R. (Sports Recreation and Training) club also organizes Inter college football tournament in the memory of Late Narayan Khadka ([[Karate]] trainer and facilitator of the school), which is also termed as N.K. Memorial football tournament (formerly just Inter College Football Tournament). This tournament attracts spectators within and away from the school. Gyanendra Cup, an Inter College Basketball Tournament, was also organized by the school after the name of the former king of Nepal; but was stopped after the downfall of Kingship in Nepal. Other major activities related to sports are: Track and Field meets which is held annually, [[Pentathlon]] and [[Triathlon]] events, Cross country races, Road races,etc.

==Notable alumni==
*[[Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev]] (Late King of Nepal)
* [[Prince Nirajan of Nepal|Nirajan Shah]] (Late Prince of Nepal)
*[[Paras, Crown Prince of Nepal|Paras Shah]] (former Crown Prince of Nepal)
*Birendra Bahadur Basnet (Proprietor/Managing Director of [[Buddha Air]])
*Bal Krishna Joshi (creator of Thamel.com)
*[[Bhusan Dahal]] (Music Video Director, Talk Show Host, and Director of [[Kagbeni]])
*[[Nabin Bhattarai]] (Nepali pop musician)
*Diwas Gurung (Neo-Nepalese folk music artist)
*Pukar Malla (Famous model of Nepal)<ref>http://www.cybersansar.com/models/pukar/pukarr.php</ref>
*Hemraj Bhandari (Senior Reporter in [[Nepal Television]])<ref>http://www.nepalitimes.com.np/issue/317/Remembrance/12575</ref><ref>http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullNews.php?headline=2010%2C+A+Love+Story+to+come+true+for+Manisha&NewsID=237411 accessed 23-Sep-2010</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist|2}}

==External links==
* [http://www.bnks.edu.np/ Budhanilkantha School website]
* [http://www.sebsonline.org/ SEBS Online - Budhanilkantha School's Alumni Website]

[[Category:Schools in Nepal]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1972]]

Budhanilkantha School

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'''Budhanilkantha School''', often referred to as '''BNKS''', is a public [[boarding school]] in Nepal. It was founded by [[King Birendra]] in 1972.

It located in Narayansthan, eight kilometres north of [[Kathmandu]] on the beautiful [[foothills]] of [[Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park|Shivapuri]] mountain (2,732 metres).<ref>http://www.vegetarian-restaurants.net/Nepal/Kathmandu-Valley/Budhanilkantha-Temple.htm</ref> It is named after the Budhanilkantha Temple which is located nearby.

It is a very prestigious and elite institution in Nepal, known for high academic achievement of students and wide range of extra-curricular activities.<ref name="articlesbase">http://www.articlesbase.com/history-articles/the-three-rs-and-beyond-education-in-nepal-2682593.html</ref>

One third of pupils are granted scholarships based on merit and need after a very selective entrance exam. The school aims to impart quality education for rich and poor alike in an environment that fosters unity and equality.<ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/about/]</ref>

==Overview==

The school was established in 1972.<ref name="bnks">http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref> The school covers about 29 hectares (71 acres) of land. It is a full boarding school for students from 5th grade to [[A-Level]], aged 11 to 18. The school is equipped with modern day facilities like three full size multi purpose sports field, a swimming pool, assembly hall, dining hall, sports hall, Learning Resource Center, library with wi-fi internet, modern science labs and living quarters for its faculty. The students come from all over Nepal.

Although the school is governed as a Public Educational Trust, it charges tuition fees for most students and also receives funding from the Ministry of Education. This makes the school a blend of [[Private school|private]] and [[Public school (government funded)|public school]]. Approximately one third of the students receive [[scholarships]] based on merit and need. The scholarships are mostly funded by the Ministry of Education of Nepal. The [[Pestalozzi International Village]] also funds scholarships for 34 students.<ref>http://www.pestalozziworld.com/circles/scholars.html</ref>

Budhanilkantha School, since its inception has produced a considerable number of exemplary citizens. Most of its pupils go to higher education. Many of them have attended the most prestigious universities of the world and can be found active in all aspects of public life. A lot of them have risen to be enterprising businessmen, academics, researchers, doctors, lawyers, engineers, politicians, public officials and leaders of major companies.<ref>http://sebsonline.org/news/news_view.aspx?id=639</ref> The school has gained a very good reputation both within and outside Nepal.<ref>http://www.ecs.com.np/cover_story.php?story_id=23</ref> However, graduates of the school are often criticised in the Nepalese media for working as highly paid professionals in [[United States]] and [[Western Europe]] and not contributing enough to the economic development efforts in Nepal, urging them to return back home.<ref>http://www.nepalitimes.com.np/issue/2002/11/29/Nation/4161 accessed 23-Sep-2010</ref>

==History==
[[Image:Sarswoti temple.jpg|thumb|alt= | ''Saraswoti'' (the goddess of learning) Temple at Budhanilkantha School]]
Budhanilkantha School was established in 1972 as a joint venture between the governments of Nepal and United Kingdom. The first batch of students took the School Leaving Certificate Examination (the national exam that is equivalent to the British [[O-Level]]) in 1980. In 1983, English was made the official language of instruction at Budhanilkantha School. The University of Cambridge([[University of Cambridge International Examinations|CIE]]) O-Level and A-Level programs were introduced in 1985.

Budhanilkantha School converted from a boys' [[single sex school]] to a [[co-educational]] institution in 1992. Co-education at Budhanilkantha has been very successful.<ref name="bnks"/>

In 1994, the British management handed over the administration to Nepalese management. This school is famous for a SLC record, i.e., top 10 all from Budhanilkantha School. The seniors houses are rather pathetic. Many students sre expelled for case related to bullying and smoking/drinking.

==Academics==
The school operates three courses of study:

#School Leaving Certificate level (a nationwide curriculum up to class 10 prescribed by the [[Department of Education (Nepal)|Department of Education]] of Nepal),
# [[University of Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge International]] [[A-Level]] and
# 10+2 Level (Higher Secondary Education Board of Nepal, equivalent alternative to A-Level).
[[Image:Shivapuri Budhanilkantha.jpg|thumb|alt=|View of the snow-clad Shivapuri mountain from the Middle Pitch]]

Entry into the school is highly selective and students must pass an entrance exam to gain admission into the school. Normally, entrance examinations are taken for entry into class 5 and post SLC levels. This is intended to continue the high academic status of the school.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/2010/05/12/a-level-entrance-examination/</ref>

The academics of Budhanilkantha School is rigorous and demanding. Students are expected to perform very well. Out of 95 students who took the School Leaving Certificate Examination 2010, 56 secured Distinction and the rest 39 students passed in First Division.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/2010/07/16/slc-results-2066/</ref>

Budhanilkantha School was the first school to introduce [[GCE Advanced Level]] in Nepal.<ref>http://www.wavemag.com.np/issue/article1689.html</ref> It currently offers A-Levels in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Economics, Business Studies, Sociology and English Language. It is compulsory for students to sit exams in than five subjects. Mathematics and General Paper have to be studied by all students. Most students choose to study science based subjects and some choose to combine sciences and social sciences. In A-Level exams of year 2010, 12% of entries from the school secured grade A* and 30% entries secured grade A. 56% entries from the school secured more than or equal to grade B. 73% of the total entries, excluding General Paper, was on either math or science subjects.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/category/news/</ref> Budhanilkantha students regularly feature in the [[Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge]] outstanding achiever list as the best achieving A-Level candidates in Nepal and worldwide.<ref>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=28054</ref> This reinforces that Budhanilkantha School is not only an elite institution within Nepal, but also one of the prime schools internationally.<ref>http://www.nepalnews.com/contents/2008/englishweekly/spotlight/mar/mar28/national3.php</ref>

Due to high academic achievement and a strong focus on extra curricular activities, after their A-Levels most students go on to study in some of the most prestigious colleges and universities of the world. <ref name="articlesbase"/>

==Houses==
Budhanilkantha School operates a [[house system]]. It was possibly borrowed from house system operating in British schools.<ref name="bnks"/> The school is fully residential and there are about 920 students in a school year.[[Image:Pumori House.jpg|thumb|alt=|Pumori House]] These students are divided into 12 houses based on sex and grade. All the houses are named after randomly chosen Himalayan peaks and have a colored flag and motto. Each house has a Housemaster, Assistant Housemaster and duty teachers who are responsible for the students of each house. The houses compete in various extracurricular activities throughout the year.

The Housemasters look after the daily affairs of the house while other members of the house help him/her do this. The houses are categorized as boy-junior, girl-junior, boy-senior, girl-senior, boy-upper senior, and girl-upper senior. Each house has its one parallel house, Byasrishi parallel to Gauri Shankar for instance, that compete in different inter-school competitions to lead their houses. There is always a rivalry between parallel houses. The rivalry between Pumori House and Nilgiri House is probably the most ruthless. Different houses hold different motto. These motto help each of them to cooperate and be self respecting.

There are student House Captains and Sports Captains within the house. They are supported by a team of House Prefects. Their duty is to maintain discipline in the house and to lead the house while participating various extra-curricular activities.

{| class="wikitable"
|+
|-
! Name
! Motto
! Category
! Classes
! Color
|-
|Dhaulagiri||United We Succeed||Boys - Junior||5 and 6||style="background:orange; text-align: center;"|Orange
|-
|Makalu||Perseverantia Vincit||Boys - Junior||5 and 6||style="background:#003399; color:white"|Dark Blue
|-
|Annapurna||Service Through Leadership||Boys - Senior||7 and 8|| style="background:green; text-align: center;"|Green
|-
|Kanchenjunga||Wisdom, Integrity and Respect ||Boys - Senior||7 and 8||style="background:#00BFFF" | Sky Blue
|-
|Nilgiri||Working Better Together||Boys - Junior||9 and 10||style="background:red; text-align: center;"|Red
|-
|Pumori||In Societate Vita||Boys - Junior||9 and 10||style="background:yellow; text-align: center;"|Yellow
|-
|Hiunchuli||Aim High||Girls - Junior||5, 6, 7 and 8||style="background:purple; text-align: center;"|Purple
|-
|Saipal||United We Stand||Girls - Junior||5, 6, 7 and 8||style="background:maroon; color:white; text-align: center;"|Maroon
|-
|Ratnachuli||Ever Onwards||Girls - Senior and Upper Senior||9, 10, A-Level and 10+2||style="background:green; text-align: center;"|Green
|-
|Choyu||Learning for Life||Girls - Senior and Upper Senior||9, 10, A-Level, 10+2||style="background:black; color:white; text-align: center;"|Black
|-
|Byasrishi||Quest for Enlightenment||Boys - Upper Senior||A-Level and 10+2||style="background:#000066; color:white; text-align: center;"|Dark Blue
|-
|Gau-ri Sankar|Gaurishankar||Spes Sibi Quisque||Boys - Upper Senior||A-Level, 10+2||style="background:gray; text-align: center;"|Gray
|-
|}
Note: House system has changed.

==Governance==

The school is managed under the Public Educational Trust. The Ministry for Education being the main trustee, the Board of Trustees (BOT) is chaired by the Education Secretary of Nepal. The school Management Committee (SMC) is responsible for the formulation, implementation and monitoring of all policy level matters. The Principal takes care of the day to day administration with the help of three Vice-Principals, Chief Administrative Officer and a team of Senior Management Team (SMT). The school is also supported by Friends of Budhanilkantha School (FOBS), the parents' representative association and Society of Ex-Budhanilkantha Students (SEBS). They also actively participate in the school governance.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/</ref>

The permanent principal of the school is Mr. Narayan Prasad Sharma. There are currently three vice principals in the school; Mr. Keshar Khulal, Mr Ramesh Nath Dawadi and Mr Lal Bahadur Rana.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/smt/</ref>

The list of Headmasters/Principals of the school are as follows:

# John B Tyson, Headmaster Designate (1966)
# Peter J Wakeman, Headmaster (1972 to 1977)
# Ken Jones, Headmaster (1978 to 1982)
# Dr. Tej Ratna Kansakar, Acting Headmaster (1983)
# John Tyson, Headmaster (1983 to 1988)
# Brian Garton, Headmaster (1989 to 1992)
# Thomas Thomas, Headmaster (1992 to 1994)
# Satyanarayan Rajbhandari, Principal (1994 to 1995)
# ''Narayan Prasad Sharma'', Permanent Principal (1996 to date)

==Infrastructure and Facilities==
[[File:Budhanilkantha School learning resource centre.jpg|thumb|right|Students using the Learning Resource Centre]]

Key infrastructures of the school are as follows:

# Four multi-purpose sports fields, Middle Pitch, Bottom Pitch, Top Pitch and Garden Pitch.
# A 25m competition swimming pool.<ref name="bnks"/>
# Four outdoor and one indoor basketball courts.
# Ten volleyball courts.
# A tennis court.
# A sports hall.
# An assembly hall with stage and full light and sound support.
# A spacious dining hall.
# Six fully equipped [[Laboratory|laboratories]] for [[Physics]], [[Chemistry]] and [[Biology]].
# A micro Hydro-electric Plant was installed with the help of Pestalozzi Overseas Children's Trust UK.
# The Learning Resource Centre (LRC) inaugurated by the First President of Nepal Rt. Hon. Dr. [[Ram Baran Yadav]] <ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/bnks%20history.htm BNKS History] accessed August 20st 2007</ref>
# Two computer labs, with latest computers and full internet access. One of them is within the LRC.
# A library within the LRC with very good collections.

During the past 25 years the school has expanded tremendously. The extension of buildings for the modern science laboratory, student hostels, class rooms, swimming pool, staff flats and office complex. The number of teaching and administrative staff has also increased. Besides this, the school has been quick to exploit changes in technology to facilitate teaching and learning.<ref name="bnks"/>

==Clubs==
[[Image:Budhanilkantha Singing.gif|thumb|alt=|Students performing on stage]]
The school has various clubs where students, especially those in the A-Level program, are handed over the responsibilities and they have to search for sponsors and organize and administer workshops, trainings, concerts and other educational programs under their own steams. The members at the end need to hand in a report of the accomplishments. The club works have let the students show their talent and leadership qualities, making the students outstanding in terms of extra-curricular and leadership qualities.

The clubs have designations for students that include President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Junior Secretary, members, coordinator, advisor that number from 10 to 35 members.
The clubs running are:
# Awareness Campaign Club
# Creativity Club
# Drama And Debating Club (DADC)
# BNKS.Net
# The Environment Club
# Forum of Cultural Unity on Stage (FOCUS)
# Forum of Young Economist (FYE)
# Interact Club
# LEO Club
# Junior/Youth Red Cross Circle (J/YRCC) of Budhanilkantha School
# Science Club
# Society For Open Nepal (SFON)
# Social Service Club
# Sports Training And Recreation (STAR) Club
# Peace And Human Rights Club
# Journalism Club
# Mathematics Club
# Health and Fitness Club

==Other activities==
Various programs and competitions are held to enhance all round development of the students. P.E. (Physical Education) Department holds various competitions among the parallel houses: basketball matches, football ([[Soccer]]) matches, [[Softball]] matches, Volleyball matches, [[Kabaddi]] matches, etc. The S.T.A.R. (Sports Recreation and Training) club also organizes Inter college football tournament in the memory of Late Narayan Khadka ([[Karate]] trainer and facilitator of the school), which is also termed as N.K. Memorial football tournament (formerly just Inter College Football Tournament). This tournament attracts lots of spectators within and away from the school. Gyanendra Cup, an Inter College Basketball Tournament, was also organized by the school after the name of the former king of Nepal; but was stopped after the downfall of Kingship in Nepal. Other major activities related to sports are: Track and Field meets which is held annually, [[Pentathlon]] and [[Triathlon]] events, Cross country races, Road races,etc.

==Notable alumni==
*[[Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev]] (Late King of Nepal)
* [[Prince_Nirajan_of_Nepal|Nirajan Shah]] (Late Prince of Nepal)
*[[Paras,_Crown_Prince_of_Nepal|Paras Shah]] (former Crown Prince of Nepal)
*Birendra Bahadur Basnet (Proprietor/Managing Director of [[Buddha Air]])
*Bal Krishna Joshi (creator of Thamel.com)
*[[Bhusan Dahal]] (Music Video Director, Talk Show Host, and Director of [[Kagbeni]])
*[[Nabin Bhattarai]] (Nepali pop musician)
*Diwas Gurung (Neo-Nepalese folk music artist)
*Pukar Malla (Famous model of Nepal)<ref>http://www.cybersansar.com/models/pukar/pukarr.php</ref>
*Hemraj Bhandari (Senior Reporter in [[Nepal Television]])<ref>http://www.nepalitimes.com.np/issue/317/Remembrance/12575</ref><ref>http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullNews.php?headline=2010%2C+A+Love+Story+to+come+true+for+Manisha&NewsID=237411 accessed 23-Sep-2010</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist|2}}

==External links==
* [http://www.bnks.edu.np/ Budhanilkantha School website]
* [http://www.sebsonline.org/ SEBS Online - Budhanilkantha School's Alumni Website]

[[Category:Schools in Nepal]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1972]]

Budhanilkantha School

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'''Budhanilkantha School''', often referred to as '''BNKS''', is a public [[boarding school]] in Nepal. It was founded by [[King Birendra]] in 1972.

It located in Narayansthan, eight kilometres north of [[Kathmandu]] on the beautiful [[foothills]] of [[Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park|Shivapuri]] mountain (2,732 metres).<ref>http://www.vegetarian-restaurants.net/Nepal/Kathmandu-Valley/Budhanilkantha-Temple.htm</ref> It is named after the Budhanilkantha Temple which is located nearby.

It is a very prestigious and elite institution in Nepal, known for high academic achievement of students and wide range of extra-curricular activities.<ref name="articlesbase">http://www.articlesbase.com/history-articles/the-three-rs-and-beyond-education-in-nepal-2682593.html</ref>

One third of pupils are granted scholarships based on merit and need after a very selective entrance exam. The school aims to impart quality education for rich and poor alike in an environment that fosters unity and equality.<ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/about/]</ref>

==Overview==

The school was established in 1972.<ref name="bnks">http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref> The school covers about 29 hectares (71 acres) of land. It is a full boarding school for students from 5th grade to [[A-Level]], aged 11 to 18. The school is equipped with modern day facilities like three full size multi purpose sports field, a swimming pool, assembly hall, dining hall, sports hall, Learning Resource Center, library with wi-fi internet, modern science labs and living quarters for its faculty. The students come from all over Nepal.

Although the school is governed as a Public Educational Trust, it charges tuition fees for most students and also receives funding from the Ministry of Education. This makes the school a blend of [[Private school|private]] and [[Public school (government funded)|public school]]. Approximately one third of the students receive [[scholarships]] based on merit and need. The scholarships are mostly funded by the Ministry of Education of Nepal. The [[Pestalozzi International Village]] also funds scholarships for 34 students.<ref>http://www.pestalozziworld.com/circles/scholars.html</ref>

Budhanilkantha School, since its inception has produced a considerable number of exemplary citizens. Most of its pupils go to higher education. Many of them have attended the most prestigious universities of the world and can be found active in all aspects of public life. A lot of them have risen to be enterprising businessmen, academics, researchers, doctors, lawyers, engineers, politicians, public officials and leaders of major companies.<ref>http://sebsonline.org/news/news_view.aspx?id=639</ref> The school has gained a very good reputation both within and outside Nepal.<ref>http://www.ecs.com.np/cover_story.php?story_id=23</ref> However, graduates of the school are often criticised in the Nepalese media for working as highly paid professionals in [[United States]] and [[Western Europe]] and not contributing enough to the economic development efforts in Nepal, urging them to return back home.<ref>http://www.nepalitimes.com.np/issue/2002/11/29/Nation/4161 accessed 23-Sep-2010</ref>

==History==
[[Image:Sarswoti temple.jpg|thumb|alt= | ''Saraswoti'' (the goddess of learning) Temple at Budhanilkantha School]]
Budhanilkantha School was established in 1972 as a joint venture between the governments of Nepal and United Kingdom. The first batch of students took the School Leaving Certificate Examination (the national exam that is equivalent to the British [[O-Level]]) in 1980. In 1983, English was made the official language of instruction at Budhanilkantha School. The University of Cambridge([[University of Cambridge International Examinations|CIE]]) O-Level and A-Level programs were introduced in 1985.

Budhanilkantha School converted from a boys' [[single sex school]] to a [[co-educational]] institution in 1992. Co-education at Budhanilkantha has been very successful.<ref name="bnks"/>

In 1994, the British management handed over the administration to Nepalese management.

==Academics==
The school operates three courses of study:

#School Leaving Certificate level (a nationwide curriculum up to class 10 prescribed by the [[Department of Education (Nepal)|Department of Education]] of Nepal),
# [[University of Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge International]] [[A-Level]] and
# 10+2 Level (Higher Secondary Education Board of Nepal, equivalent alternative to A-Level).
[[Image:Shivapuri Budhanilkantha.jpg|thumb|alt=|View of the snow-clad Shivapuri mountain from the Middle Pitch]]

Entry into the school is highly selective and students must pass an entrance exam to gain admission into the school. Normally, entrance examinations are taken for entry into class 5 and post SLC levels. This is intended to continue the high academic status of the school.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/2010/05/12/a-level-entrance-examination/</ref>

The academics of Budhanilkantha School is rigorous and demanding. Students are expected to perform very well. Out of 95 students who took the School Leaving Certificate Examination 2010, 56 secured Distinction and the rest 39 students passed in First Division.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/2010/07/16/slc-results-2066/</ref>

Budhanilkantha School was the first school to introduce [[GCE Advanced Level]] in Nepal.<ref>http://www.wavemag.com.np/issue/article1689.html</ref> It currently offers A-Levels in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Economics, Business Studies, Sociology and English Language. It is compulsory for students to sit exams in than five subjects. Mathematics and General Paper have to be studied by all students. Most students choose to study science based subjects and some choose to combine sciences and social sciences. In A-Level exams of year 2010, 12% of entries from the school secured grade A* and 30% entries secured grade A. 56% entries from the school secured more than or equal to grade B. 73% of the total entries, excluding General Paper, was on either math or science subjects.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/category/news/</ref> Budhanilkantha students regularly feature in the [[Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge]] outstanding achiever list as the best achieving A-Level candidates in Nepal and worldwide.<ref>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=28054</ref> This reinforces that Budhanilkantha School is not only an elite institution within Nepal, but also one of the prime schools internationally.<ref>http://www.nepalnews.com/contents/2008/englishweekly/spotlight/mar/mar28/national3.php</ref>

Due to high academic achievement and a strong focus on extra curricular activities, after their A-Levels most students go on to study in some of the most prestigious colleges and universities of the world. <ref name="articlesbase"/>

==Houses==
Budhanilkantha School operates a [[house system]]. It was possibly borrowed from house system operating in British schools.<ref name="bnks"/> The school is fully residential and there are about 920 students in a school year.[[Image:Pumori House.jpg|thumb|alt=|Pumori House]] These students are divided into 12 houses based on sex and grade. All the houses are named after randomly chosen Himalayan peaks and have a colored flag and motto. Each house has a Housemaster, Assistant Housemaster and duty teachers who are responsible for the students of each house. The houses compete in various extracurricular activities throughout the year.

The Housemasters look after the daily affairs of the house while other members of the house help him/her do this. The houses are categorized as boy-junior, girl-junior, boy-senior, girl-senior, boy-upper senior, and girl-upper senior. Each house has its one parallel house, Byasrishi parallel to Gauri Shankar for instance, that compete in different inter-school competitions to lead their houses. There is always a rivalry between parallel houses. The rivalry between Pumori House and Nilgiri House is probably the most ruthless. Different houses hold different motto. These motto help each of them to cooperate and be self respecting.

There are student House Captains and Sports Captains within the house. They are supported by a team of House Prefects. Their duty is to maintain discipline in the house and to lead the house while participating various extra-curricular activities.

{| class="wikitable"
|+
|-
! Name
! Motto
! Category
! Classes
! Color
|-
|Dhaulagiri||United We Succeed||Boys - Junior||5 and 6||style="background:orange; text-align: center;"|Orange
|-
|Makalu||Perseverantia Vincit||Boys - Junior||5 and 6||style="background:#003399; color:white"|Dark Blue
|-
|Annapurna||Service Through Leadership||Boys - Senior||7 and 8|| style="background:green; text-align: center;"|Green
|-
|Kanchenjunga||Wisdom, Integrity and Respect ||Boys - Senior||7 and 8||style="background:#00BFFF" | Sky Blue
|-
|Nilgiri||Working Better Together||Boys - Junior||9 and 10||style="background:red; text-align: center;"|Red
|-
|Pumori||In Societate Vita||Boys - Junior||9 and 10||style="background:yellow; text-align: center;"|Yellow
|-
|Hiunchuli||Aim High||Girls - Junior||5, 6, 7 and 8||style="background:purple; text-align: center;"|Purple
|-
|Saipal||United We Stand||Girls - Junior||5, 6, 7 and 8||style="background:maroon; color:white; text-align: center;"|Maroon
|-
|Ratnachuli||Ever Onwards||Girls - Senior and Upper Senior||9, 10, A-Level and 10+2||style="background:green; text-align: center;"|Green
|-
|Choyu||Learning for Life||Girls - Senior and Upper Senior||9, 10, A-Level, 10+2||style="background:black; color:white; text-align: center;"|Black
|-
|Byasrishi||Quest for Enlightenment||Boys - Upper Senior||A-Level and 10+2||style="background:#000066; color:white; text-align: center;"|Dark Blue
|-
|Gau-ri Sankar|Gaurishankar||Spes Sibi Quisque||Boys - Upper Senior||A-Level, 10+2||style="background:gray; text-align: center;"|Gray
|-
|}
Note: House system has changed.

==Governance==

The school is managed under the Public Educational Trust. The Ministry for Education being the main trustee, the Board of Trustees (BOT) is chaired by the Education Secretary of Nepal. The school Management Committee (SMC) is responsible for the formulation, implementation and monitoring of all policy level matters. The Principal takes care of the day to day administration with the help of three Vice-Principals, Chief Administrative Officer and a team of Senior Management Team (SMT). The school is also supported by Friends of Budhanilkantha School (FOBS), the parents' representative association and Society of Ex-Budhanilkantha Students (SEBS). They also actively participate in the school governance.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/</ref>

The permanent principal of the school is Mr. Narayan Prasad Sharma. There are currently three vice principals in the school; Mr. Keshar Khulal, Mr Ramesh Nath Dawadi and Mr Lal Bahadur Rana.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/smt/</ref>

The list of Headmasters/Principals of the school are as follows:

# John B Tyson, Headmaster Designate (1966)
# Peter J Wakeman, Headmaster (1972 to 1977)
# Ken Jones, Headmaster (1978 to 1982)
# Dr. Tej Ratna Kansakar, Acting Headmaster (1983)
# John Tyson, Headmaster (1983 to 1988)
# Brian Garton, Headmaster (1989 to 1992)
# Thomas Thomas, Headmaster (1992 to 1994)
# Satyanarayan Rajbhandari, Principal (1994 to 1995)
# ''Narayan Prasad Sharma'', Permanent Principal (1996 to date)

==Infrastructure and Facilities==
[[File:Budhanilkantha School learning resource centre.jpg|thumb|right|Students using the Learning Resource Centre]]

Key infrastructures of the school are as follows:

# Four multi-purpose sports fields, Middle Pitch, Bottom Pitch, Top Pitch and Garden Pitch.
# A 25m competition swimming pool.<ref name="bnks"/>
# Four outdoor and one indoor basketball courts.
# Ten volleyball courts.
# A tennis court.
# A sports hall.
# An assembly hall with stage and full light and sound support.
# A spacious dining hall.
# Six fully equipped [[Laboratory|laboratories]] for [[Physics]], [[Chemistry]] and [[Biology]].
# A micro Hydro-electric Plant was installed with the help of Pestalozzi Overseas Children's Trust UK.
# The Learning Resource Centre (LRC) inaugurated by the First President of Nepal Rt. Hon. Dr. [[Ram Baran Yadav]] <ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/bnks%20history.htm BNKS History] accessed August 20st 2007</ref>
# Two computer labs, with latest computers and full internet access. One of them is within the LRC.
# A library within the LRC with very good collections.

During the past 25 years the school has expanded tremendously. The extension of buildings for the modern science laboratory, student hostels, class rooms, swimming pool, staff flats and office complex. The number of teaching and administrative staff has also increased. Besides this, the school has been quick to exploit changes in technology to facilitate teaching and learning.<ref name="bnks"/>

==Clubs==
[[Image:Budhanilkantha Singing.gif|thumb|alt=|Students performing on stage]]
The school has various clubs where students, especially those in the A-Level program, are handed over the responsibilities and they have to search for sponsors and organize and administer workshops, trainings, concerts and other educational programs under their own steams. The members at the end need to hand in a report of the accomplishments. The club works have let the students show their talent and leadership qualities, making the students outstanding in terms of extra-curricular and leadership qualities.

The clubs have designations for students that include President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Junior Secretary, members, coordinator, advisor that number from 10 to 35 members.
The clubs running are:
# Awareness Campaign Club
# Creativity Club
# Drama And Debating Club (DADC)
# BNKS.Net
# The Environment Club
# Forum of Cultural Unity on Stage (FOCUS)
# Forum of Young Economist (FYE)
# Interact Club
# LEO Club
# Junior/Youth Red Cross Circle (J/YRCC) of Budhanilkantha School
# Science Club
# Society For Open Nepal (SFON)
# Social Service Club
# Sports Training And Recreation (STAR) Club
# Peace And Human Rights Club
# Journalism Club
# Mathematics Club
# Health and Fitness Club

==Other activities==
Various programs and competitions are held to enhance all round development of the students. P.E. (Physical Education) Department holds various competitions among the parallel houses: basketball matches, football ([[Soccer]]) matches, [[Softball]] matches, Volleyball matches, [[Kabaddi]] matches, etc. The S.T.A.R. (Sports Recreation and Training) club also organizes Inter college football tournament in the memory of Late Narayan Khadka ([[Karate]] trainer and facilitator of the school), which is also termed as N.K. Memorial football tournament (formerly just Inter College Football Tournament). This tournament attracts lots of spectators within and away from the school. Gyanendra Cup, an Inter College Basketball Tournament, was also organized by the school after the name of the former king of Nepal; but was stopped after the downfall of Kingship in Nepal. Other major activities related to sports are: Track and Field meets which is held annually, [[Pentathlon]] and [[Triathlon]] events, Cross country races, Road races,etc.

==Notable alumni==
*[[Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev]] (Late King of Nepal)
* [[Prince_Nirajan_of_Nepal|Nirajan Shah]] (Late Prince of Nepal)
*[[Paras,_Crown_Prince_of_Nepal|Paras Shah]] (former Crown Prince of Nepal)
*Birendra Bahadur Basnet (Proprietor/Managing Director of [[Buddha Air]])
*Bal Krishna Joshi (creator of Thamel.com)
*[[Bhusan Dahal]] (Music Video Director, Talk Show Host, and Director of [[Kagbeni]])
*[[Nabin Bhattarai]] (Nepali pop musician)
*Diwas Gurung (Neo-Nepalese folk music artist)
*Pukar Malla (Famous model of Nepal)<ref>http://www.cybersansar.com/models/pukar/pukarr.php</ref>
*Hemraj Bhandari (Senior Reporter in [[Nepal Television]])<ref>http://www.nepalitimes.com.np/issue/317/Remembrance/12575</ref><ref>http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullNews.php?headline=2010%2C+A+Love+Story+to+come+true+for+Manisha&NewsID=237411 accessed 23-Sep-2010</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist|2}}

==External links==
* [http://www.bnks.edu.np/ Budhanilkantha School website]
* [http://www.sebsonline.org/ SEBS Online - Budhanilkantha School's Alumni Website]

[[Category:Schools in Nepal]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1972]]

Budhanilkantha School

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'''Budhanilkantha School''', often referred to as '''BNKS''', is a public [[boarding school]] in Nepal. It located in Narayansthan, eight kilometres north of [[Kathmandu]] on the beautiful [[foothills]] of [[Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park|Shivapuri]] mountain (2,732 metres).<ref>http://www.vegetarian-restaurants.net/Nepal/Kathmandu-Valley/Budhanilkantha-Temple.htm</ref> It is named after the [[Budhailkantha Temple]] which is located nearby.

It is one of the most prestigious and elite schools of Nepal.<ref>http://www.articlesbase.com/history-articles/the-three-rs-and-beyond-education-in-nepal-2682593.html</ref> Students are enrolled from all over the country and about one third of them study on scholarships provided to the meritorious and needy after a very selective entrance exam. The school aims to impart quality education for rich and poor alike in an environment that fosters unity and equality.<ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/about/]</ref>

==Overview==

The school was established in 1972.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref> The school covers about 29 hectares (71 acres) of land. It is a full boarding school for students from 5th grade to [[A-Level]], aged 11 to 18. The school is equipped with modern day facilities like three full size multi purpose sports field, a swimming pool, assembly hall, dining hall, sports hall, Learning Resource Center, library with wi-fi internet, modern science labs and living quarters for its faculty. The students come from all over Nepal.

Although the school is governed as a Public Educational Trust, it charges tuition fees for most students and also receives funding from the Ministry of Education. This makes the school a blend of [[Private school|private]] and [[Public school (government funded)|public school]]. Approximately one third of the students receive [[scholarships]] based on merit and need. The scholarships are mostly funded by the Ministry of Education of Nepal. The [[Pestalozzi International Village]] also funds scholarships for 34 students.<ref>http://www.pestalozziworld.com/circles/scholars.html</ref>

Budhanilkantha School, since its inception has produced a considerable number of exemplary citizens. A high proportion of its graduates go on to attend schools of higher education. Several of its graduates have attended the most prestigious universities all over the world and can be found active in all aspects of public life. A lot of them have risen to be enterprising businessmen, academics, researchers, doctors, lawyers, engineers, politicians, public officials and leaders of major companies.<ref>http://sebsonline.org/news/news_view.aspx?id=639</ref> The school has gained a very good reputation both within and outside Nepal.<ref>http://www.ecs.com.np/cover_story.php?story_id=23</ref> However, graduates of the school are often criticised in the Nepalese media for working as highly paid professionals in [[United States]] and [[Western Europe]] and not contributing enough to the economic development efforts in Nepal, urging them to return bank home.<ref>http://www.nepalitimes.com.np/issue/2002/11/29/Nation/4161 accessed 23-Sep-2010</ref>

==History==
[[Image:Sarswoti temple.jpg‎‎|thumb|alt= | ''Saraswoti'' (the goddess of learning) Temple at Budhanilkantha School]]
Budhanilkantha School was established in 1972 as a joint venture between the governments of Nepal and United Kingdom. The first batch of students took the School Leaving Certificate Examination (the national exam that is equivalent to the British [[O-Level]]) in 1980. In 1983, English was made the official language of instruction at Budhanilkantha School. The University of Cambridge([[University of Cambridge International Examinations|CIE]]) O-Level and A-Level programs were introduced in 1985.

Budhanilkantha School converted from a boys' [[single sex school]] to a [[co-educational]] institution in 1992. Co-education at Budhanilkantha has been very successful.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref>

In 1994, the British management handed over the administration to Nepalese management.

==Academics==
The school operates three courses of study:

#School Leaving Certificate level (a nationwide curriculum up to class 10 prescribed by the [[Department of Education (Nepal)|Department of Education]] of Nepal),
# [[University of Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge International]] [[A-Level]] and
# 10+2 Level (Higher Secondary Education Board of Nepal, equivalent alternative to A-Level).
[[Image:Shivapuri Budhanilkantha.jpg‎|thumb|alt=|View of the snow-clad Shivapuri mountain from the Middle Pitch]]

Entry into the school is highly selective and students must pass an entrance exam to gain admission into the school. Normally, entrance examinations are taken for entry into class 5 and post SLC levels. This is intended to continue the high academic status of the school.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/2010/05/12/a-level-entrance-examination/</ref>

The academics of Budhanilkantha School is rigorous and demanding. Students are expected to perform very well. Out of 95 students who took the School Leaving Certificate Examination 2010, 56 secured Distinction and the rest 39 students passed in First Division.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/2010/07/16/slc-results-2066/</ref>

Budhanilkantha School was the first school to introduce [[GCE Advanced Level]] in Nepal.<ref>http://www.wavemag.com.np/issue/article1689.html</ref> It currently offers A-Levels in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Economics, Business Studies, Sociology and English Language. It is compulsory for students to sit exams in than five subjects. Mathematics and General Paper have to be studied by all students. Most students choose to study science based subjects and some choose to combine sciences and social sciences. In A-Level exams of year 2010, 12% of entries from the school secured grade A* and 30% entries secured grade A. 56% entries from the school secured more than or equal to grade B. 73% of the total entries, excluding General Paper, was on either math or science subjects.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/category/news/</ref> Budhanilkantha students regularly feature in the [[Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge]] outstanding achiever list as the best achieving A-Level candidates in Nepal and worldwide.<ref>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=28054</ref> This reinforces that Budhanilkantha School is not only an elite institution within Nepal, but also one of the prime schools internationally.<ref>http://www.nepalnews.com/contents/2008/englishweekly/spotlight/mar/mar28/national3.php</ref>

Due to high academic achievement and a strong focus on extra curricular activities, after their A-Levels most students go on to study in some of the most prestigious colleges and universities of the world. Budhanilkantha students also regularly gain places in [[Ivy League]] institutions.<ref>http://www.articlesbase.com/history-articles/the-three-rs-and-beyond-education-in-nepal-2682593.html</ref>

==Houses==
Budhanilkantha School operates a [[house system]]. It was possibly borrowed from house system operating in British schools.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref> The school is fully residential and there are about 920 students in a school year.[[Image:Pumori House.jpg‎|thumb|alt=|Pumori House]] These students are divided into 12 houses based on sex and grade. All the houses are named after randomly chosen Himalayan peaks and have a colored flag and motto. Each house has a Housemaster, Assistant Housemaster and duty teachers who are responsible for the students of each house. The houses compete in various extracurricular activities throughout the year.

The Housemasters look after the daily affairs of the house while other members of the house help him/her do this. The houses are categorized as boy-junior, girl-junior, boy-senior, girl-senior, boy-upper senior, and girl-upper senior. Each house has its one parallel house, Byasrishi parallel to Gauri Shankar for instance, that compete in different inter-school competitions to lead their houses. There is always a rivalry between parallel houses. The rivalry between Pumori House and Nilgiri House is probably the most ruthless. Different houses hold different motto. These motto help each of them to cooperate and be self respecting.

There are student House Captains and Sports Captains within the house. They are supported by a team of House Prefects. Their duty is to maintain discipline in the house and to lead the house while participating various extra-curricular activities.

{| class="wikitable"
|+
|-
! Name
! Motto
! Category
! Classes
! Color
|-
|Dhaulagiri||United We Succeed||Boys - Junior||5 and 6||style="background:orange; text-align: center;"|Orange
|-
|Makalu||Perseverancia Vincit||Boys - Junior||5 and 6||style="background:#003399; color:white"|Dark Blue
|-
|Annapurna||Service Through Leadership||Boys - Junior||7 and 8|| style="background:green; text-align: center;"|Green
|-
|Kanchenjunga||Wisdom, Integrity and Respect ||Boys - Junior||7 and 8||style="background:#00BFFF" | Sky Blue
|-
|Nilgiri||Working Better Together||Boys - Senior||9 and 10||style="background:red; text-align: center;"|Red
|-
|Pumori||In Societate Vita||Boys - Senior||9 and 10||style="background:yellow; text-align: center;"|Yellow
|-
|Hiunchuli||Aim High||Girls - Junior||5, 6, 7 and 8||style="background:purple; text-align: center;"|Purple
|-
|Saipal||United We Stand||Girls - Junior||5, 6, 7 and 8||style="background:maroon; color:white; text-align: center;"|Maroon
|-
|Ratnachuli||Ever Onwards||Girls - Senior and Upper Senior||9, 10, A-Level and 10+2||style="background:green; text-align: center;"|Green
|-
|Choyu||Learning for Life||Girls - Senior and Upper Senior||9, 10, A-Level, 10+2||style="background:black; color:white; text-align: center;"|Black
|-
|Byasrishi||Quest for Enlightenment||Boys - Upper Senior||A-Level and 10+2||style="background:#000066; color:white; text-align: center;"|Dark Blue
|-
|Gay-ri Sankar|Gaurishankar||Spes Sibi Quisque||Boys - Upper Senior||A-Level, 10+2||style="background:gray; text-align: center;"|Gray
|-
|}

==Governance==

The school is managed under the Public Educational Trust. The Ministry for Education being the main trustee, the Board of Trustees (BOT) is chaired by the Education Secretary of Nepal. The school Management Committee (SMC) is responsible for the formulation, implementation and monitoring of all policy level matters. The Principal takes care of the day to day administration with the help of three Vice-Principals, Chief Administrative Officer and a team of Senior Management Team (SMT). The school is also supported by Friends of Budhanilkantha School (FOBS), the parents' representative association and Society of Ex-Budhanilkantha Students (SEBS). They also actively participate in the school governance.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/</ref>

The permanent principal of the school is Mr. Narayan Prasad Sharma. There are currently three vice principals in the school; Mr. Keshar Khulal, Mr Ramesh Nath Dawadi and Mr Lal Bahadur Rana.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/smt/</ref>

The list of Headmasters/Principals of the school are as follows:

1. John B Tyson, Headmaster Designate (1966)
2. Peter J Wakeman, Headmaster (1972 to 1977)
3. Ken Jones, Headmaster (1978 to 1982)
4. Dr. Tej Ratna Kansakar, Acting Headmaster (1983)
5. John Tyson, Headmaster (1983 to 1988)
6. Brian Garton, Headmaster (1989 to 1992)
7. Thomas Thomas, Headmaster (1992 to 1994)
8. Satyanarayan Rajbhandari, Principal (1994 to 1995)
9. Narayan Prasad Sharma, Principal (1996 to date)

==Infrastructure and Facilities==
[[File:Budhanilkantha School learning resource centre.jpg|thumb|right|Students using the Learning Resource Centre]]

Key infrastructures of the school are as follows:

# Four multi-purpose sports fields, Middle Pitch, Bottom Pitch, Top Pitch and Garden Pitch.
# A 25m competition swimming pool.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref>
# Four outdoor and one indoor basketball courts.
# Ten volleyball courts.
# A tennis court.
# A sports hall.
# An assembly hall with stage and full light and sound support.
# A spacious dining hall.
# Six fully equipped [[Laboratory|laboratories]] for [[Physics]], [[Chemistry]] and [[Biology]].
# A micro Hydro-electric Plant was installed with the help of Pestalozzi Overseas Children's Trust UK.
# The Learning Resource Centre (LRC) inaugurated by the First President of Nepal Rt. Hon. Dr. [[Ram Baran Yadav]] <ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/bnks%20history.htm BNKS History] accessed August 20st 2007</ref>
# Two computer labs, with latest computers and full internet access. One of them is within the LRC.
# A library within the LRC with very good collections.

During the past 25 years the school has expanded tremendously. The extension of buildings for the modern science laboratory, student hostels, class rooms, swimming pool, staff flats and office complex. The number of teaching and administrative staff has also increased. Besides this, the school has been quick to exploit changes in technology to facilitate teaching and learning.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref>

==Clubs==
[[Image:Budhanilkantha Singing.gif‎|thumb|alt=|Students performing on stage]]
The school has various clubs where students, especially those in the A-Level program, are handed over the responsibilities and they have to search for sponsors and organize and administer workshops, trainings, concerts and other educational programs under their own steams. The members at the end need to hand in a report of the accomplishments. The club works have let the students show their talent and leadership qualities, making the students outstanding in terms of extra-curricular and leadership qualities.

The clubs have designations for students that include President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Junior Secretary, members, coordinator, advisor that number from 10 to 35 members.
The clubs running are:
# Awareness Campaign Club
# Creativity Club
# Drama And Debating Club (DADC)
# BNKS.Net
# The Environment Club
# Forum of Cultural Unity on Stage (FOCUS)
# Forum of Young Economist (FYE)
# Interact Club
# LEO Club
# Junior/Youth Red Cross Circle (J/YRCC) of Budhanilkantha School
# Science Club
# Society For Open Nepal (SFON)
# Social Service Club
# Sports Training And Recreation (STAR) Club
# Peace And Human Rights Club
# Journalism Club
# Mathematics Club
# Health and Fitness Club

The school has all these clubs but doesn't have a basketball team. That is one major shortcoming of this school which is why many
students are a little bit disappointed in the school. 3131 aayush of the 3000' D batch is reportedly the best player the school
has seen till now. Even Rajesh Hamal wants to be trained by this extraordinarily gifted youngster but this boy is very focused on
his studies and has avoided doing so.

==Notable alumni==
*[[Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev]] (Late King of Nepal)
*[[Nirajan Shah]] (Late Prince of Nepal)
*Paras Shah (former crown prince of Nepal)
*Krishna Prasad Koirala (PE teacher)
*Birendra Bahadur Basnet (Proprietor/Managing Director of [[Buddha Air]])
*Bal Krishna Joshi (creator of Thamel.com)
*[[Bhusan Dahal]] (Music Video Director, Talk Show Host, and Director of [[Kagbeni]])
*[[Nabin Bhattarai]] (Nepali pop musician)
*Diwas Gurung (Neo-Nepalese folk music artist)
*Pukar Malla (Famous model of Nepal)<ref>http://www.cybersansar.com/models/pukar/pukarr.php</ref>
*Hemraj Bhandari (Senior Reporter in [[Nepal Television]])<ref>http://www.nepalitimes.com.np/issue/317/Remembrance/12575</ref><ref>http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullNews.php?headline=2010%2C+A+Love+Story+to+come+true+for+Manisha&NewsID=237411 accessed 23-Sep-2010</ref>
*[[Dwarika Lal Shrestha]] (Dermatologist)

==References==
{{Reflist|2}}

==External links==
* [http://www.bnks.edu.np/ Budhanilkantha School web site]
* [http://www.sebsonline.org/ SEBS Online - Budhanilkantha School's Alumni Website]

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'''Budhanilkantha School''', often referred to as '''BNKS''', is a public [[boarding school]] in Nepal. It located in Narayansthan, eight kilometres north of [[Kathmandu]] on the beautiful [[foothills]] of [[Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park|Shivapuri]] mountain (2,732 metres).<ref>http://www.vegetarian-restaurants.net/Nepal/Kathmandu-Valley/Budhanilkantha-Temple.htm</ref> It is named after the [[Budhailkantha Temple]] which is located nearby.

It is one of the most prestigious and elite schools of Nepal.<ref>http://www.articlesbase.com/history-articles/the-three-rs-and-beyond-education-in-nepal-2682593.html</ref> Students are enrolled from all over the country and about one third of them study on scholarships provided to the meritorious and needy after a very selective entrance exam. The school aims to impart quality education for rich and poor alike in an environment that fosters unity and equality.<ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/about/]</ref>

==Overview==

The school was established in 1972.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref> The school covers about 29 hectares (71 acres) of land. It is a full boarding school for students from 5th grade to [[A-Level]], aged 11 to 18. The school is equipped with modern day facilities like three full size multi purpose sports field, a swimming pool, assembly hall, dining hall, sports hall, Learning Resource Center, library with wi-fi internet, modern science labs and living quarters for its faculty. The students come from all over Nepal.

Although the school is governed as a Public Educational Trust, it charges tuition fees for most students and also receives funding from the Ministry of Education. This makes the school a blend of [[Private school|private]] and [[Public school (government funded)|public school]]. Approximately one third of the students receive [[scholarships]] based on merit and need. The scholarships are mostly funded by the Ministry of Education of Nepal. The [[Pestalozzi International Village]] also funds scholarships for 34 students.<ref>http://www.pestalozziworld.com/circles/scholars.html</ref>

Budhanilkantha School, since its inception has produced a considerable number of exemplary citizens. A high proportion of its graduates go on to attend schools of higher education. Several of its graduates have attended the most prestigious universities all over the world and can be found active in all aspects of public life. A lot of them have risen to be enterprising businessmen, academics, researchers, doctors, lawyers, engineers, politicians, public officials and leaders of major companies.<ref>http://sebsonline.org/news/news_view.aspx?id=639</ref> The school has gained a very good reputation both within and outside Nepal.<ref>http://www.ecs.com.np/cover_story.php?story_id=23</ref> However, graduates of the school are often criticised in the Nepalese media for working as highly paid professionals in [[United States]] and [[Western Europe]] and not contributing enough to the economic development efforts in Nepal, urging them to return bank home.<ref>http://www.nepalitimes.com.np/issue/2002/11/29/Nation/4161 accessed 23-Sep-2010</ref>

==History==
[[Image:Sarswoti temple.jpg‎‎|thumb|alt= | ''Saraswoti'' (the goddess of learning) Temple at Budhanilkantha School]]
Budhanilkantha School was established in 1972 as a joint venture between the governments of Nepal and United Kingdom. The first batch of students took the School Leaving Certificate Examination (the national exam that is equivalent to the British [[O-Level]]) in 1980. In 1983, English was made the official language of instruction at Budhanilkantha School. The University of Cambridge([[University of Cambridge International Examinations|CIE]]) O-Level and A-Level programs were introduced in 1985.

Budhanilkantha School converted from a boys' [[single sex school]] to a [[co-educational]] institution in 1992. Co-education at Budhanilkantha has been very successful.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref>

In 1994, the British management handed over the administration to Nepalese management.

==Academics==
The school operates three courses of study:

#School Leaving Certificate level (a nationwide curriculum up to class 10 prescribed by the [[Department of Education (Nepal)|Department of Education]] of Nepal),
# [[University of Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge International]] [[A-Level]] and
# 10+2 Level (Higher Secondary Education Board of Nepal, equivalent alternative to A-Level).
[[Image:Shivapuri Budhanilkantha.jpg‎|thumb|alt=|View of the snow-clad Shivapuri mountain from the Middle Pitch]]

Entry into the school is highly selective and students must pass an entrance exam to gain admission into the school. Normally, entrance examinations are taken for entry into class 5 and post SLC levels. This is intended to continue the high academic status of the school.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/2010/05/12/a-level-entrance-examination/</ref>

The academics of Budhanilkantha School is rigorous and demanding. Students are expected to perform very well. Out of 95 students who took the School Leaving Certificate Examination 2010, 56 secured Distinction and the rest 39 students passed in First Division.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/2010/07/16/slc-results-2066/</ref>

Budhanilkantha School was the first school to introduce [[GCE Advanced Level]] in Nepal.<ref>http://www.wavemag.com.np/issue/article1689.html</ref> It currently offers A-Levels in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Economics, Business Studies, Sociology and English Language. It is compulsory for students to sit exams in than five subjects. Mathematics and General Paper have to be studied by all students. Most students choose to study science based subjects and some choose to combine sciences and social sciences. In A-Level exams of year 2010, 12% of entries from the school secured grade A* and 30% entries secured grade A. 56% entries from the school secured more than or equal to grade B. 73% of the total entries, excluding General Paper, was on either math or science subjects.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/category/news/</ref> Budhanilkantha students regularly feature in the [[Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge]] outstanding achiever list as the best achieving A-Level candidates in Nepal and worldwide.<ref>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=28054</ref> This reinforces that Budhanilkantha School is not only an elite institution within Nepal, but also one of the prime schools internationally.<ref>http://www.nepalnews.com/contents/2008/englishweekly/spotlight/mar/mar28/national3.php</ref>

Due to high academic achievement and a strong focus on extra curricular activities, after their A-Levels most students go on to study in some of the most prestigious colleges and universities of the world. Budhanilkantha students also regularly gain places in [[Ivy League]] institutions.<ref>http://www.articlesbase.com/history-articles/the-three-rs-and-beyond-education-in-nepal-2682593.html</ref>

==Houses==
Budhanilkantha School operates a [[house system]]. It was possibly borrowed from house system operating in British schools.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref> The school is fully residential and there are about 920 students in a school year.[[Image:Pumori House.jpg‎|thumb|alt=|Pumori House]] These students are divided into 12 houses based on sex and grade. All the houses are named after randomly chosen Himalayan peaks and have a colored flag and motto. Each house has a Housemaster, Assistant Housemaster and duty teachers who are responsible for the students of each house. The houses compete in various extracurricular activities throughout the year.

The Housemasters look after the daily affairs of the house while other members of the house help him/her do this. The houses are categorized as boy-junior, girl-junior, boy-senior, girl-senior, boy-upper senior, and girl-upper senior. Each house has its one parallel house, Byasrishi parallel to Gauri Shankar for instance, that compete in different inter-school competitions to lead their houses. There is always a rivalry between parallel houses. The rivalry between Pumori House and Nilgiri House is probably the most ruthless. Different houses hold different motto. These motto help each of them to cooperate and be self respecting.

There are student House Captains and Sports Captains within the house. They are supported by a team of House Prefects. Their duty is to maintain discipline in the house and to lead the house while participating various extra-curricular activities.

{| class="wikitable"
|+
|-
! Name
! Motto
! Category
! Classes
! Color
|-
|Dhaulagiri||United We Succeed||Boys - Junior||5 and 6||style="background:orange; text-align: center;"|Orange
|-
|Makalu||Perseverancia Vincit||Boys - Junior||5 and 6||style="background:#003399; color:white"|Dark Blue
|-
|Annapurna||Service Through Leadership||Boys - Junior||7 and 8|| style="background:green; text-align: center;"|Green
|-
|Kanchenjunga||Wisdom, Integrity and Respect ||Boys - Junior||7 and 8||style="background:#00BFFF" | Sky Blue
|-
|Nilgiri||Working Better Together||Boys - Senior||9 and 10||style="background:red; text-align: center;"|Red
|-
|Pumori||In Societate Vita||Boys - Senior||9 and 10||style="background:yellow; text-align: center;"|Yellow
|-
|Hiunchuli||Aim High||Girls - Junior||5, 6, 7 and 8||style="background:purple; text-align: center;"|Purple
|-
|Saipal||United We Stand||Girls - Junior||5, 6, 7 and 8||style="background:maroon; color:white; text-align: center;"|Maroon
|-
|Ratnachuli||Ever Onwards||Girls - Senior and Upper Senior||9, 10, A-Level and 10+2||style="background:green; text-align: center;"|Green
|-
|Choyu||Learning for Life||Girls - Senior and Upper Senior||9, 10, A-Level, 10+2||style="background:black; color:white; text-align: center;"|Black
|-
|Byasrishi||Quest for Enlightenment||Boys - Upper Senior||A-Level and 10+2||style="background:#000066; color:white; text-align: center;"|Dark Blue
|-
|Gay-ri Sankar|Gaurishankar||Spes Sibi Quisque||Boys - Upper Senior||A-Level, 10+2||style="background:gray; text-align: center;"|Gray
|-
|}

==Governance==

The school is managed under the Public Educational Trust. The Ministry for Education being the main trustee, the Board of Trustees (BOT) is chaired by the Education Secretary of Nepal. The school Management Committee (SMC) is responsible for the formulation, implementation and monitoring of all policy level matters. The Principal takes care of the day to day administration with the help of three Vice-Principals, Chief Administrative Officer and a team of Senior Management Team (SMT). The school is also supported by Friends of Budhanilkantha School (FOBS), the parents' representative association and Society of Ex-Budhanilkantha Students (SEBS). They also actively participate in the school governance.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/</ref>

The current principal of the school is Mr. Narayan Prasad Sharma. There are currently three vice principals in the school; Mr. Keshar Khulal, Mr Ramesh Nath Dawadi and Mr Lal Bahadur Rana.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/smt/</ref>

The list of Headmasters/Principals of the school are as follows:

1. John B Tyson, Headmaster Designate (1966)
2. Peter J Wakeman, Headmaster (1972 to 1977)
3. Ken Jones, Headmaster (1978 to 1982)
4. Dr. Tej Ratna Kansakar, Acting Headmaster (1983)
5. John Tyson, Headmaster (1983 to 1988)
6. Brian Garton, Headmaster (1989 to 1992)
7. Thomas Thomas, Headmaster (1992 to 1994)
8. Satyanarayan Rajbhandari, Principal (1994 to 1995)
9. Narayan Prasad Sharma, Principal (1996 to date)

==Infrastructure and Facilities==
[[File:Budhanilkantha School learning resource centre.jpg|thumb|right|Students using the Learning Resource Centre]]

Key infrastructures of the school are as follows:

# Four multi-purpose sports fields, Middle Pitch, Bottom Pitch, Top Pitch and Garden Pitch.
# A 25m competition swimming pool.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref>
# Four outdoor and one indoor basketball courts.
# Ten volleyball courts.
# A tennis court.
# A sports hall.
# An assembly hall with stage and full light and sound support.
# A spacious dining hall.
# Six fully equipped [[Laboratory|laboratories]] for [[Physics]], [[Chemistry]] and [[Biology]].
# A micro Hydro-electric Plant was installed with the help of Pestalozzi Overseas Children's Trust UK.
# The Learning Resource Centre (LRC) inaugurated by the First President of Nepal Rt. Hon. Dr. [[Ram Baran Yadav]] <ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/bnks%20history.htm BNKS History] accessed August 20st 2007</ref>
# Two computer labs, with latest computers and full internet access. One of them is within the LRC.
# A library within the LRC with very good collections.

During the past 25 years the school has expanded tremendously. The extension of buildings for the modern science laboratory, student hostels, class rooms, swimming pool, staff flats and office complex. The number of teaching and administrative staff has also increased. Besides this, the school has been quick to exploit changes in technology to facilitate teaching and learning.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref>

==Clubs==
[[Image:Budhanilkantha Singing.gif‎|thumb|alt=|Students performing on stage]]
The school has various clubs where students, especially those in the A-Level program, are handed over the responsibilities and they have to search for sponsors and organize and administer workshops, trainings, concerts and other educational programs under their own steams. The members at the end need to hand in a report of the accomplishments. The club works have let the students show their talent and leadership qualities, making the students outstanding in terms of extra-curricular and leadership qualities.

The clubs have designations for students that include President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Junior Secretary, members, coordinator, advisor that number from 10 to 35 members.
The clubs running are:
# Awareness Campaign Club
# Creativity Club
# Drama And Debating Club (DADC)
# BNKS.Net
# The Environment Club
# Forum of Cultural Unity on Stage (FOCUS)
# Forum of Young Economist (FYE)
# Interact Club
# LEO Club
# Junior/Youth Red Cross Circle (J/YRCC) of Budhanilkantha School
# Science Club
# Society For Open Nepal (SFON)
# Social Service Club
# Sports Training And Recreation (STAR) Club
# Peace And Human Rights Club
# Journalism Club
# Mathematics Club
# Health and Fitness Club

The school has all these clubs but doesn't have a basketball team. That is one major shortcoming of this school which is why many
students are a little bit disappointed in the school. 3131 aayush of the 3000' D batch is reportedly the best player the school
has seen till now. Even Rajesh Hamal wants to be trained by this extraordinarily gifted youngster but this boy is very focused on
his studies and has avoided doing so.

==Notable alumni==
*[[Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev]] (Late King of Nepal)
*[[Nirajan Shah]] (Late Prince of Nepal)
*Paras Shah (former crown prince of Nepal)
*Krishna Prasad Koirala (PE teacher)
*Birendra Bahadur Basnet (Proprietor/Managing Director of [[Buddha Air]])
*Bal Krishna Joshi (creator of Thamel.com)
*[[Bhusan Dahal]] (Music Video Director, Talk Show Host, and Director of [[Kagbeni]])
*[[Nabin Bhattarai]] (Nepali pop musician)
*Diwas Gurung (Neo-Nepalese folk music artist)
*Pukar Malla (Famous model of Nepal)<ref>http://www.cybersansar.com/models/pukar/pukarr.php</ref>
*Hemraj Bhandari (Senior Reporter in [[Nepal Television]])<ref>http://www.nepalitimes.com.np/issue/317/Remembrance/12575</ref><ref>http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullNews.php?headline=2010%2C+A+Love+Story+to+come+true+for+Manisha&NewsID=237411 accessed 23-Sep-2010</ref>
*[[Dwarika Lal Shrestha]] (Dermatologist)

==References==
{{Reflist|2}}

==External links==
* [http://www.bnks.edu.np/ Budhanilkantha School web site]
* [http://www.sebsonline.org/ SEBS Online - Budhanilkantha School's Alumni Website]

{{Coord missing|Nepal}}

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[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1972]]

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'''Budhanilkantha School''', often referred to as '''BNKS''', is a public [[boarding school]] in Nepal. It located in Narayansthan, eight kilometres north of [[Kathmandu]] on the beautiful [[foothills]] of [[Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park|Shivapuri]] mountain (2,732 metres).<ref>http://www.vegetarian-restaurants.net/Nepal/Kathmandu-Valley/Budhanilkantha-Temple.htm</ref> It is named after the [[Budhailkantha Temple]] which is located nearby.

It is one of the most prestigious and elite schools of Nepal.<ref>http://www.articlesbase.com/history-articles/the-three-rs-and-beyond-education-in-nepal-2682593.html</ref> Students are enrolled from all over the country and about one third of them study on scholarships provided to the meritorious and needy after a very selective entrance exam. The school aims to impart quality education for rich and poor alike in an environment that fosters unity and equality.<ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/about/]</ref>

==Overview==

The school was established in 1972.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref> The school covers about 29 hectares (71 acres) of land. It is a full boarding school for students from 5th grade to [[A-Level]], aged 11 to 18. The school is equipped with modern day facilities like three full size multi purpose sports field, a swimming pool, assembly hall, dining hall, sports hall, Learning Resource Center, library with wi-fi internet, modern science labs and living quarters for its faculty. The students come from all over Nepal.

Although the school is governed as a Public Educational Trust, it charges tuition fees for most students and also receives funding from the Ministry of Education. This makes the school a blend of [[Private school|private]] and [[Public school (government funded)|public school]]. Approximately one third of the students receive [[scholarships]] based on merit and need. The scholarships are mostly funded by the Ministry of Education of Nepal. The [[Pestalozzi International Village]] also funds scholarships for 34 students.<ref>http://www.pestalozziworld.com/circles/scholars.html</ref>

Budhanilkantha School, since its inception has produced a considerable number of exemplary citizens. A high proportion of its graduates go on to attend schools of higher education. Several of its graduates have attended the most prestigious universities all over the world and can be found active in all aspects of public life. A lot of them have risen to be enterprising businessmen, academics, researchers, doctors, lawyers, engineers, politicians, public officials and leaders of major companies.<ref>http://sebsonline.org/news/news_view.aspx?id=639</ref> The school has gained a very good reputation both within and outside Nepal.<ref>http://www.ecs.com.np/cover_story.php?story_id=23</ref> However, graduates of the school are often criticised in the Nepalese media for working as highly paid professionals in [[United States]] and [[Western Europe]] and not contributing enough to the economic development efforts in Nepal, urging them to return bank home.<ref>http://www.nepalitimes.com.np/issue/2002/11/29/Nation/4161 accessed 23-Sep-2010</ref>

==History==
[[Image:Sarswoti temple.jpg‎‎|thumb|alt= | ''Saraswoti'' (the goddess of learning) Temple at Budhanilkantha School]]
Budhanilkantha School was established in 1972 as a joint venture between the governments of Nepal and United Kingdom. The first batch of students took the School Leaving Certificate Examination (the national exam that is equivalent to the British [[O-Level]]) in 1980. In 1983, English was made the official language of instruction at Budhanilkantha School. The University of Cambridge([[University of Cambridge International Examinations|CIE]]) O-Level and A-Level programs were introduced in 1985.

Budhanilkantha School converted from a boys' [[single sex school]] to a [[co-educational]] institution in 1992. Co-education at Budhanilkantha has been very successful.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref>

In 1994, the British management handed over the administration to Nepalese management.

==Academics==
The school operates three courses of study:

#School Leaving Certificate level (a nationwide curriculum up to class 10 prescribed by the [[Department of Education (Nepal)|Department of Education]] of Nepal),
# [[University of Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge International]] [[A-Level]] and
# 10+2 Level (Higher Secondary Education Board of Nepal, equivalent alternative to A-Level).
[[Image:Shivapuri Budhanilkantha.jpg‎|thumb|alt=|View of the snow-clad Shivapuri mountain from the Middle Pitch]]

Entry into the school is highly selective and students must pass an entrance exam to gain admission into the school. Normally, entrance examinations are taken for entry into class 5 and post SLC levels. This is intended to continue the high academic status of the school.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/2010/05/12/a-level-entrance-examination/</ref>

The academics of Budhanilkantha School is rigorous and demanding. Students are expected to perform very well. Out of 95 students who took the School Leaving Certificate Examination 2010, 56 secured Distinction and the rest 39 students passed in First Division.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/2010/07/16/slc-results-2066/</ref>

Budhanilkantha School was the first school to introduce [[GCE Advanced Level]] in Nepal.<ref>http://www.wavemag.com.np/issue/article1689.html</ref> It currently offers A-Levels in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Economics, Business Studies, Sociology and English Language. It is compulsory for students to sit exams in than five subjects. Mathematics and General Paper have to be studied by all students. Most students choose to study science based subjects and some choose to combine sciences and social sciences. In A-Level exams of year 2010, 12% of entries from the school secured grade A* and 30% entries secured grade A. 56% entries from the school secured more than or equal to grade B. 73% of the total entries, excluding General Paper, was on either math or science subjects.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/category/news/</ref> Budhanilkantha students regularly feature in the [[Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge]] outstanding achiever list as the best achieving A-Level candidates in Nepal and worldwide.<ref>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=28054</ref> This reinforces that Budhanilkantha School is not only an elite institution within Nepal, but also one of the prime schools internationally.<ref>http://www.nepalnews.com/contents/2008/englishweekly/spotlight/mar/mar28/national3.php</ref>

Due to high academic achievement and a strong focus on extra curricular activities, after their A-Levels most students go on to study in some of the most prestigious colleges and universities of the world. Budhanilkantha students also regularly gain places in [[Ivy League]] institutions.<ref>http://www.articlesbase.com/history-articles/the-three-rs-and-beyond-education-in-nepal-2682593.html</ref>

==Houses==
Budhanilkantha School operates a [[house system]]. It was possibly borrowed from house system operating in British schools.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref> The school is fully residential and there are about 920 students in a school year.[[Image:Pumori House.jpg‎|thumb|alt=|Pumori House]] These students are divided into 12 houses based on sex and grade. All the houses are named after randomly chosen Himalayan peaks and have a colored flag and motto. Each house has a Housemaster, Assistant Housemaster and duty teachers who are responsible for the students of each house. The houses compete in various extracurricular activities throughout the year.

The Housemasters look after the daily affairs of the house while other members of the house help him/her do this. The houses are categorized as boy-junior, girl-junior, boy-senior, girl-senior, boy-upper senior, and girl-upper senior. Each house has its one parallel house, Byasrishi parallel to Gauri Shankar for instance, that compete in different inter-school competitions to lead their houses. There is always a rivalry between parallel houses. The rivalry between Pumori House and Nilgiri House is probably the most ruthless. Different houses hold different motto. These motto help each of them to cooperate and be self respecting.

There are student House Captains and Sports Captains within the house. They are supported by a team of House Prefects. Their duty is to maintain discipline in the house and to lead the house while participating various extra-curricular activities.

{| class="wikitable"
|+
|-
! Name
! Motto
! Category
! Classes
! Color
|-
|Dhaulagiri||United We Succeed||Boys - Junior||5 and 6||style="background:orange; text-align: center;"|Orange
|-
|Makalu||Perseverancia Vincit||Boys - Junior||5 and 6||style="background:#003399; color:white"|Dark Blue
|-
|Annapurna||Service Through Leadership||Boys - Junior||7 and 8|| style="background:green; text-align: center;"|Green
|-
|Kanchenjunga||Wisdom, Integrity and Respect ||Boys - Junior||7 and 8||style="background:#00BFFF" | Sky Blue
|-
|Nilgiri||Working Better Together||Boys - Senior||9 and 10||style="background:red; text-align: center;"|Red
|-
|Pumori||In Societate Vita||Boys - Senior||9 and 10||style="background:yellow; text-align: center;"|Yellow
|-
|Hiunchuli||Aim High||Girls - Junior||5, 6, 7 and 8||style="background:purple; text-align: center;"|Purple
|-
|Saipal||United We Stand||Girls - Junior||5, 6, 7 and 8||style="background:maroon; color:white; text-align: center;"|Maroon
|-
|Ratnachuli||Ever Onwards||Girls - Senior and Upper Senior||9, 10, A-Level and 10+2||style="background:green; text-align: center;"|Green
|-
|Choyu||Learning for Life||Girls - Senior and Upper Senior||9, 10, A-Level, 10+2||style="background:black; color:white; text-align: center;"|Black
|-
|Byasrishi||Quest for Enlightenment||Boys - Upper Senior||A-Level and 10+2||style="background:#000066; color:white; text-align: center;"|Dark Blue
|-
|Gay-ri Sankar|Gaurishankar||Spes Sibi Quisque||Boys - Upper Senior||A-Level, 10+2||style="background:gray; text-align: center;"|Gray
|-
|}

==Governance==

The school is managed under the Public Educational Trust. The Ministry for Education being the main trustee, the Board of Trustees (BOT) is chaired by the Education Secretary of Nepal. The school Management Committee (SMC) is responsible for the formulation, implementation and monitoring of all policy level matters. The Principal takes care of the day to day administration with the help of three Vice-Principals, Chief Administrative Officer and a team of Senior Management Team (SMT). The school is also supported by Friends of Budhanilkantha School (FOBS), the parents' representative association and Society of Ex-Budhanilkantha Students (SEBS). They also actively participate in the school governance.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/</ref>

The current principal of the school is Mr. Narayan Prasad Sharma. There are currently three vice principals in the school; Mr. Keshar Khulal, Mr Ramesh Nath Dawadi and Mr Lal Bahadur Rana.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/smt/</ref>

The list of Headmasters/Principals of the school are as follows:

1. John B Tyson, Headmaster Designate (1966)
2. Peter J Wakeman, Headmaster (1972 to 1977)
3. Ken Jones, Headmaster (1978 to 1982)
4. Dr. Tej Ratna Kansakar, Acting Headmaster (1983)
5. John Tyson, Headmaster (1983 to 1988)
6. Brian Garton, Headmaster (1989 to 1992)
7. Thomas Thomas, Headmaster (1992 to 1994)
8. Satyanarayan Rajbhandari, Principal (1994 to 1995)
9. Narayan Prasad Sharma, Principal (1996 to date)

==Infrastructure and Facilities==
[[File:Budhanilkantha School learning resource centre.jpg|thumb|right|Students using the Learning Resource Centre]]

Key infrastructures of the school are as follows:

# Four multi-purpose sports fields, Middle Pitch, Bottom Pitch, Top Pitch and Garden Pitch.
# A 25m competition swimming pool.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref>
# Four outdoor and one indoor basketball courts.
# Ten volleyball courts.
# A tennis court.
# A sports hall.
# An assembly hall with stage and full light and sound support.
# A spacious dining hall.
# Six fully equipped [[Laboratory|laboratories]] for [[Physics]], [[Chemistry]] and [[Biology]].
# A micro Hydro-electric Plant was installed with the help of Pestalozzi Overseas Children's Trust UK.
# The Learning Resource Centre (LRC) inaugurated by the First President of Nepal Rt. Hon. Dr. [[Ram Baran Yadav]] <ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/bnks%20history.htm BNKS History] accessed August 20st 2007</ref>
# Two computer labs, with latest computers and full internet access. One of them is within the LRC.
# A library within the LRC with very good collections.

During the past 25 years the school has expanded tremendously. The extension of buildings for the modern science laboratory, student hostels, class rooms, swimming pool, staff flats and office complex. The number of teaching and administrative staff has also increased. Besides this, the school has been quick to exploit changes in technology to facilitate teaching and learning.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref>

==Clubs==
[[Image:Budhanilkantha Singing.gif‎|thumb|alt=|Students performing on stage]]
The school has various clubs where students, especially those in the A-Level program, are handed over the responsibilities and they have to search for sponsors and organize and administer workshops, trainings, concerts and other educational programs under their own steams. The members at the end need to hand in a report of the accomplishments. The club works have let the students show their talent and leadership qualities, making the students outstanding in terms of extra-curricular and leadership qualities.

The clubs have designations for students that include President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Junior Secretary, members, coordinator, advisor that number from 10 to 35 members.
The clubs running are:
# Awareness Campaign Club
# Creativity Club
# Drama And Debating Club (DADC)
# BNKS.Net
# The Environment Club
# Forum of Cultural Unity on Stage (FOCUS)
# Forum of Young Economist (FYE)
# Interact Club
# LEO Club
# Junior/Youth Red Cross Circle (J/YRCC) of Budhanilkantha School
# Science Club
# Society For Open Nepal (SFON)
# Social Service Club
# Sports Training And Recreation (STAR) Club
# Peace And Human Rights Club
# Journalism Club
# Mathematics Club
# Health and Fitness Club

The school has all these clubs but doesn't have a basketball team. That is one major shortcoming of this school which is why many
students are a little bit disappointed in the school. 3131 aayush of the 3000' D batch is reportedly the best player the school
has seen till now. Even Rajesh Hamal wants to be trained by this extraordinarily gifted youngster but this boy is very focused on
his studies and has avoided doing so.

==Notable alumni==
*[[Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev]] (Late King of Nepal)
*[[Nirajan Shah]] (Late Prince of Nepal)
*Paras Shah (former crown prince of Nepal)
*Birendra Bahadur Basnet (Proprietor/Managing Director of [[Buddha Air]])
*Bal Krishna Joshi (creator of Thamel.com)
*[[Bhusan Dahal]] (Music Video Director, Talk Show Host, and Director of [[Kagbeni]])
*[[Nabin Bhattarai]] (Nepali pop musician)
*Diwas Gurung (Neo-Nepalese folk music artist)
*Pukar Malla (Famous model of Nepal)<ref>http://www.cybersansar.com/models/pukar/pukarr.php</ref>
*Hemraj Bhandari (Senior Reporter in [[Nepal Television]])<ref>http://www.nepalitimes.com.np/issue/317/Remembrance/12575</ref><ref>http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullNews.php?headline=2010%2C+A+Love+Story+to+come+true+for+Manisha&NewsID=237411 accessed 23-Sep-2010</ref>
*[[Dwarika Lal Shrestha]] (Dermatologist)

==References==
{{Reflist|2}}

==External links==
* [http://www.bnks.edu.np/ Budhanilkantha School web site]
* [http://www.sebsonline.org/ SEBS Online - Budhanilkantha School's Alumni Website]

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'''Budhanilkantha School''', often referred to as '''BNKS''', is a public [[boarding school]] in Nepal. It located in Narayansthan, eight kilometres north of [[Kathmandu]] on the beautiful [[foothills]] of [[Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park|Shivapuri]] mountain (2,732 metres).<ref>http://www.vegetarian-restaurants.net/Nepal/Kathmandu-Valley/Budhanilkantha-Temple.htm</ref> It is named after the [[Budhailkantha Temple]] which is located nearby.

It is one of the most prestigious and elite schools of Nepal.<ref>http://www.articlesbase.com/history-articles/the-three-rs-and-beyond-education-in-nepal-2682593.html</ref> Students are enrolled from all over the country and about one third of them study on scholarships provided to the meritorious and needy after a very selective entrance exam. The school aims to impart quality education for rich and poor alike in an environment that fosters unity and equality.<ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/about/]</ref>

==Overview==

The school was established in 1972.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref> The school covers about 29 hectares (71 acres) of land. It is a full boarding school for students from 5th grade to [[A-Level]], aged 11 to 18. The school is equipped with modern day facilities like three full size multi purpose sports field, a swimming pool, assembly hall, dining hall, sports hall, Learning Resource Center, library with wi-fi internet, modern science labs and living quarters for its faculty. The students come from all over Nepal.

Although the school is governed as a Public Educational Trust, it charges tuition fees for most students and also receives funding from the Ministry of Education. This makes the school a blend of [[Private school|private]] and [[Public school (government funded)|public school]]. Approximately one third of the students receive [[scholarships]] based on merit and need. The scholarships are mostly funded by the Ministry of Education of Nepal. The [[Pestalozzi International Village]] also funds scholarships for 34 students.<ref>http://www.pestalozziworld.com/circles/scholars.html</ref>

Budhanilkantha School, since its inception has produced a considerable number of exemplary citizens. A high proportion of its graduates go on to attend schools of higher education. Several of its graduates have attended the most prestigious universities all over the world and can be found active in all aspects of public life. A lot of them have risen to be enterprising businessmen, academics, researchers, doctors, lawyers, engineers, politicians, public officials and leaders of major companies.<ref>http://sebsonline.org/news/news_view.aspx?id=639</ref> The school has gained a very good reputation both within and outside Nepal.<ref>http://www.ecs.com.np/cover_story.php?story_id=23</ref> However, graduates of the school are often criticised in the Nepalese media for working as highly paid professionals in [[United States]] and [[Western Europe]] and not contributing enough to the economic development efforts in Nepal, urging them to return bank home.<ref>http://www.nepalitimes.com.np/issue/2002/11/29/Nation/4161 accessed 23-Sep-2010</ref>

==History==
[[Image:Sarswoti temple.jpg‎‎|thumb|alt= | ''Saraswoti'' (the goddess of learning) Temple at Budhanilkantha School]]
Budhanilkantha School was established in 1972 as a joint venture between the governments of Nepal and United Kingdom. The first batch of students took the School Leaving Certificate Examination (the national exam that is equivalent to the British [[O-Level]]) in 1980. In 1983, English was made the official language of instruction at Budhanilkantha School. The University of Cambridge([[University of Cambridge International Examinations|CIE]]) O-Level and A-Level programs were introduced in 1985.

Budhanilkantha School converted from a boys' [[single sex school]] to a [[co-educational]] institution in 1992. Co-education at Budhanilkantha has been very successful.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref>

In 1994, the British management handed over the administration to Nepalese management.

==Academics==
The school operates three courses of study:

#School Leaving Certificate level (a nationwide curriculum up to class 10 prescribed by the [[Department of Education (Nepal)|Department of Education]] of Nepal),
# [[University of Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge International]] [[A-Level]] and
# 10+2 Level (Higher Secondary Education Board of Nepal, equivalent alternative to A-Level).
[[Image:Shivapuri Budhanilkantha.jpg‎|thumb|alt=|View of the snow-clad Shivapuri mountain from the Middle Pitch]]

Entry into the school is highly selective and students must pass an entrance exam to gain admission into the school. Normally, entrance examinations are taken for entry into class 5 and post SLC levels. This is intended to continue the high academic status of the school.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/2010/05/12/a-level-entrance-examination/</ref>

The academics of Budhanilkantha School is rigorous and demanding. Students are expected to perform very well. Out of 95 students who took the School Leaving Certificate Examination 2010, 56 secured Distinction and the rest 39 students passed in First Division.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/2010/07/16/slc-results-2066/</ref>

Budhanilkantha School was the first school to introduce [[GCE Advanced Level]] in Nepal.<ref>http://www.wavemag.com.np/issue/article1689.html</ref> It currently offers A-Levels in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Economics, Business Studies, Sociology and English Language. It is compulsory for students to sit exams in than five subjects. Mathematics and General Paper have to be studied by all students. Most students choose to study science based subjects and some choose to combine sciences and social sciences. In A-Level exams of year 2010, 12% of entries from the school secured grade A* and 30% entries secured grade A. 56% entries from the school secured more than or equal to grade B. 73% of the total entries, excluding General Paper, was on either math or science subjects.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/category/news/</ref> Budhanilkantha students regularly feature in the [[Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge]] outstanding achiever list as the best achieving A-Level candidates in Nepal and worldwide.<ref>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=28054</ref> This reinforces that Budhanilkantha School is not only an elite institution within Nepal, but also one of the prime schools internationally.<ref>http://www.nepalnews.com/contents/2008/englishweekly/spotlight/mar/mar28/national3.php</ref>

Due to high academic achievement and a strong focus on extra curricular activities, after their A-Levels most students go on to study in some of the most prestigious colleges and universities of the world. Budhanilkantha students also regularly gain places in [[Ivy League]] institutions.<ref>http://www.articlesbase.com/history-articles/the-three-rs-and-beyond-education-in-nepal-2682593.html</ref>

==Houses==
Budhanilkantha School operates a [[house system]]. It was possibly borrowed from house system operating in British schools.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref> The school is fully residential and there are about 920 students in a school year.[[Image:Pumori House.jpg‎|thumb|alt=|Pumori House]] These students are divided into 12 houses based on sex and grade. All the houses are named after randomly chosen Himalayan peaks and have a colored flag and motto. Each house has a Housemaster, Assistant Housemaster and duty teachers who are responsible for the students of each house. The houses compete in various extracurricular activities throughout the year.

The Housemasters look after the daily affairs of the house while other members of the house help him/her do this. The houses are categorized as boy-junior, girl-junior, boy-senior, girl-senior, boy-upper senior, and girl-upper senior. Each house has its one parallel house, Byasrishi parallel to Gauri Shankar for instance, that compete in different inter-school competitions to lead their houses. There is always a rivalry between parallel houses. The rivalry between Pumori House and Nilgiri House is probably the most ruthless. Different houses hold different motto. These motto help each of them to cooperate and be self respecting.

There are student House Captains and Sports Captains within the house. They are supported by a team of House Prefects. Their duty is to maintain discipline in the house and to lead the house while participating various extra-curricular activities.

{| class="wikitable"
|+
|-
! Name
! Motto
! Category
! Classes
! Color
|-
|Dhaulagiri||United We Succeed||Boys - Junior||5 and 6||style="background:orange; text-align: center;"|Orange
|-
|Makalu||Perseverancia Vincit||Boys - Junior||5 and 6||style="background:#003399; color:white"|Dark Blue
|-
|Annapurna||Service Through Leadership||Boys - Junior||7 and 8|| style="background:green; text-align: center;"|Green
|-
|Kanchenjunga||Wisdom, Integrity and Respect ||Boys - Junior||7 and 8||style="background:#00BFFF" | Sky Blue
|-
|Nilgiri||Working Better Together||Boys - Senior||9 and 10||style="background:red; text-align: center;"|Red
|-
|Pumori||In Societate Vita||Boys - Senior||9 and 10||style="background:yellow; text-align: center;"|Yellow
|-
|Hiunchuli||Aim High||Girls - Junior||5, 6, 7 and 8||style="background:purple; text-align: center;"|Purple
|-
|Saipal||United We Stand||Girls - Junior||5, 6, 7 and 8||style="background:maroon; color:white; text-align: center;"|Maroon
|-
|Ratnachuli||Ever Onwards||Girls - Senior and Upper Senior||9, 10, A-Level and 10+2||style="background:green; text-align: center;"|Green
|-
|Choyu||Learning for Life||Girls - Senior and Upper Senior||9, 10, A-Level, 10+2||style="background:black; color:white; text-align: center;"|Black
|-
|Byasrishi||Quest for Enlightenment||Boys - Upper Senior||A-Level and 10+2||style="background:#000066; color:white; text-align: center;"|Dark Blue
|-
|Gay-ri Sankar|Gaurishankar||Spes Sibi Quisque||Boys - Upper Senior||A-Level, 10+2||style="background:gray; text-align: center;"|Gray
|-
|}

==Governance==

The school is managed under the Public Educational Trust. The Ministry for Education being the main trustee, the Board of Trustees (BOT) is chaired by the Education Secretary of Nepal. The school Management Committee (SMC) is responsible for the formulation, implementation and monitoring of all policy level matters. The Principal takes care of the day to day administration with the help of three Vice-Principals, Chief Administrative Officer and a team of Senior Management Team (SMT). The school is also supported by Friends of Budhanilkantha School (FOBS), the parents' representative association and Society of Ex-Budhanilkantha Students (SEBS). They also actively participate in the school governance.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/</ref>

The current principal of the school is Mr. Narayan Prasad Sharma. There are currently three vice principals in the school; Mr. Keshar Khulal, Mr Ramesh Nath Dawadi and Mr Lal Bahadur Rana.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/smt/</ref>

The list of Headmasters/Principals of the school are as follows:

1. John B Tyson, Headmaster Designate (1966)
2. Peter J Wakeman, Headmaster (1972 to 1977)
3. Ken Jones, Headmaster (1978 to 1982)
4. Dr. Tej Ratna Kansakar, Acting Headmaster (1983)
5. John Tyson, Headmaster (1983 to 1988)
6. Brian Garton, Headmaster (1989 to 1992)
7. Thomas Thomas, Headmaster (1992 to 1994)
8. Satyanarayan Rajbhandari, Principal (1994 to 1995)
9. Narayan Prasad Sharma, Principal (1996 to date)

==Infrastructure and Facilities==
[[File:Budhanilkantha School learning resource centre.jpg|thumb|right|Students using the Learning Resource Centre]]

Key infrastructures of the school are as follows:

# Four multi-purpose sports fields, Middle Pitch, Bottom Pitch, Top Pitch and Garden Pitch.
# A 25m competition swimming pool.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref>
# Four outdoor and one indoor basketball courts.
# Ten volleyball courts.
# A tennis court.
# A sports hall.
# An assembly hall with stage and full light and sound support.
# A spacious dining hall.
# Six fully equipped [[Laboratory|laboratories]] for [[Physics]], [[Chemistry]] and [[Biology]].
# A micro Hydro-electric Plant was installed with the help of Pestalozzi Overseas Children's Trust UK.
# The Learning Resource Centre (LRC) inaugurated by the First President of Nepal Rt. Hon. Dr. [[Ram Baran Yadav]] <ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/bnks%20history.htm BNKS History] accessed August 20st 2007</ref>
# Two computer labs, with latest computers and full internet access. One of them is within the LRC.
# A library within the LRC with very good collections.

During the past 25 years the school has expanded tremendously. The extension of buildings for the modern science laboratory, student hostels, class rooms, swimming pool, staff flats and office complex. The number of teaching and administrative staff has also increased. Besides this, the school has been quick to exploit changes in technology to facilitate teaching and learning.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref>

==Clubs==
[[Image:Budhanilkantha Singing.gif‎|thumb|alt=|Students performing on stage]]
The school has various clubs where students, especially those in the A-Level program, are handed over the responsibilities and they have to search for sponsors and organize and administer workshops, trainings, concerts and other educational programs under their own steams. The members at the end need to hand in a report of the accomplishments. The club works have let the students show their talent and leadership qualities, making the students outstanding in terms of extra-curricular and leadership qualities.

The clubs have designations for students that include President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Junior Secretary, members, coordinator, advisor that number from 10 to 35 members.
The clubs running are:
# Awareness Campaign Club
# Creativity Club
# Drama And Debating Club (DADC)
# BNKS.Net
# The Environment Club
# Forum of Cultural Unity on Stage (FOCUS)
# Forum of Young Economist (FYE)
# Interact Club
# LEO Club
# Junior/Youth Red Cross Circle (J/YRCC) of Budhanilkantha School
# Science Club
# Society For Open Nepal (SFON)
# Social Service Club
# Sports Training And Recreation (STAR) Club
# Peace And Human Rights Club
# Journalism Club
# Mathematics Club
# Health and Fitness Club

The school has all these clubs but doesn't have a basketball team. That is one major shortcoming of this school which is why many students are a little bit disappointed in the school. 3131 aayush of the 3000' D batch is reportedly the best playern the school ha s seen till now. Even Rajesh Hamal wants to be trained by this extraordinarily gifted youngster but this boy is very focused on his studies and has avoided doing so.
==Notable alumni==
*[[Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev]] (Late King of Nepal)
*[[Nirajan Shah]] (Late Prince of Nepal)
*Paras Shah (former crown prince of Nepal)
*Birendra Bahadur Basnet (Proprietor/Managing Director of [[Buddha Air]])
*Bal Krishna Joshi (creator of Thamel.com)
*[[Bhusan Dahal]] (Music Video Director, Talk Show Host, and Director of [[Kagbeni]])
*[[Nabin Bhattarai]] (Nepali pop musician)
*Diwas Gurung (Neo-Nepalese folk music artist)
*Pukar Malla (Famous model of Nepal)<ref>http://www.cybersansar.com/models/pukar/pukarr.php</ref>
*Hemraj Bhandari (Senior Reporter in [[Nepal Television]])<ref>http://www.nepalitimes.com.np/issue/317/Remembrance/12575</ref><ref>http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullNews.php?headline=2010%2C+A+Love+Story+to+come+true+for+Manisha&NewsID=237411 accessed 23-Sep-2010</ref>
*[[Dwarika Lal Shrestha]] (Dermatologist)

==References==
{{Reflist|2}}

==External links==
* [http://www.bnks.edu.np/ Budhanilkantha School web site]
* [http://www.sebsonline.org/ SEBS Online - Budhanilkantha School's Alumni Website]

{{Coord missing|Nepal}}

[[Category:Schools in Nepal]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1972]]

Budhanilkantha School

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'''Budhanilkantha School''', often referred to as '''BNKS''', is a public [[boarding school]] in Nepal. It located in Narayansthan, eight kilometres north of [[Kathmandu]] on the beautiful [[foothills]] of [[Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park|Shivapuri]] mountain (2,732 metres).<ref>http://www.vegetarian-restaurants.net/Nepal/Kathmandu-Valley/Budhanilkantha-Temple.htm</ref> It is named after the [[Budhailkantha Temple]] which is located nearby.

It is one of the most prestigious and elite schools of Nepal.<ref>http://www.articlesbase.com/history-articles/the-three-rs-and-beyond-education-in-nepal-2682593.html</ref> Students are enrolled from all over the country and about one third of them study on scholarships provided to the meritorious and needy after a very selective entrance exam. The school aims to impart quality education for rich and poor alike in an environment that fosters unity and equality.<ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/about/]</ref>

==Overview==

The school was established in 1972.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref> The school covers about 29 hectares (71 acres) of land. It is a full boarding school for students from 5th grade to [[A-Level]], aged 11 to 18. The school is equipped with modern day facilities like three full size multi purpose sports field, a swimming pool, assembly hall, dining hall, sports hall, Learning Resource Center, library with wi-fi internet, modern science labs and living quarters for its faculty. The students come from all over Nepal.

Although the school is governed as a Public Educational Trust, it charges tuition fees for most students and also receives funding from the Ministry of Education. This makes the school a blend of [[Private school|private]] and [[Public school (government funded)|public school]]. Approximately one third of the students receive [[scholarships]] based on merit and need. The scholarships are mostly funded by the Ministry of Education of Nepal. The [[Pestalozzi International Village]] also funds scholarships for 34 students.<ref>http://www.pestalozziworld.com/circles/scholars.html</ref>

Budhanilkantha School, since its inception has produced a considerable number of exemplary citizens. A high proportion of its graduates go on to attend schools of higher education. Several of its graduates have attended the most prestigious universities all over the world and can be found active in all aspects of public life. A lot of them have risen to be enterprising businessmen, academics, researchers, doctors, lawyers, engineers, politicians, public officials and leaders of major companies.<ref>http://sebsonline.org/news/news_view.aspx?id=639</ref> The school has gained a very good reputation both within and outside Nepal.<ref>http://www.ecs.com.np/cover_story.php?story_id=23</ref> However, graduates of the school are often criticised in the Nepalese media for working as highly paid professionals in [[United States]] and [[Western Europe]] and not contributing enough to the economic development efforts in Nepal, urging them to return bank home.<ref>http://www.nepalitimes.com.np/issue/2002/11/29/Nation/4161 accessed 23-Sep-2010</ref>

==History==
[[Image:Sarswoti temple.jpg‎‎|thumb|alt= | ''Saraswoti'' (the goddess of learning) Temple at Budhanilkantha School]]
Budhanilkantha School was established in 1972 as a joint venture between the governments of Nepal and United Kingdom. The first batch of students took the School Leaving Certificate Examination (the national exam that is equivalent to the British [[O-Level]]) in 1980. In 1983, English was made the official language of instruction at Budhanilkantha School. The University of Cambridge([[University of Cambridge International Examinations|CIE]]) O-Level and A-Level programs were introduced in 1985.

Budhanilkantha School converted from a boys' [[single sex school]] to a [[co-educational]] institution in 1992. Co-education at Budhanilkantha has been very successful.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref>

In 1994, the British management handed over the administration to Nepalese management.

==Academics==
The school operates three courses of study:

#School Leaving Certificate level (a nationwide curriculum up to class 10 prescribed by the [[Department of Education (Nepal)|Department of Education]] of Nepal),
# [[University of Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge International]] [[A-Level]] and
# 10+2 Level (Higher Secondary Education Board of Nepal, equivalent alternative to A-Level).
[[Image:Shivapuri Budhanilkantha.jpg‎|thumb|alt=|View of the snow-clad Shivapuri mountain from the Middle Pitch]]

Entry into the school is highly selective and students must pass an entrance exam to gain admission into the school. Normally, entrance examinations are taken for entry into class 5 and post SLC levels. This is intended to continue the high academic status of the school.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/2010/05/12/a-level-entrance-examination/</ref>

The academics of Budhanilkantha School is rigorous and demanding. Students are expected to perform very well. Out of 95 students who took the School Leaving Certificate Examination 2010, 56 secured Distinction and the rest 39 students passed in First Division.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/2010/07/16/slc-results-2066/</ref>

Budhanilkantha School was the first school to introduce [[GCE Advanced Level]] in Nepal.<ref>http://www.wavemag.com.np/issue/article1689.html</ref> It currently offers A-Levels in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Economics, Business Studies, Sociology and English Language. It is compulsory for students to sit exams in than five subjects. Mathematics and General Paper have to be studied by all students. Most students choose to study science based subjects and some choose to combine sciences and social sciences. In A-Level exams of year 2010, 12% of entries from the school secured grade A* and 30% entries secured grade A. 56% entries from the school secured more than or equal to grade B. 73% of the total entries, excluding General Paper, was on either math or science subjects.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/category/news/</ref> Budhanilkantha students regularly feature in the [[Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge]] outstanding achiever list as the best achieving A-Level candidates in Nepal and worldwide.<ref>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=28054</ref> This reinforces that Budhanilkantha School is not only an elite institution within Nepal, but also one of the prime schools internationally.<ref>http://www.nepalnews.com/contents/2008/englishweekly/spotlight/mar/mar28/national3.php</ref>

Due to high academic achievement and a strong focus on extra curricular activities, after their A-Levels most students go on to study in some of the most prestigious colleges and universities of the world. Budhanilkantha students also regularly gain places in [[Ivy League]] institutions.<ref>http://www.articlesbase.com/history-articles/the-three-rs-and-beyond-education-in-nepal-2682593.html</ref>

==Houses==
Budhanilkantha School operates a [[house system]]. It was possibly borrowed from house system operating in British schools.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref> The school is fully residential and there are about 920 students in a school year.[[Image:Pumori House.jpg‎|thumb|alt=|Pumori House]] These students are divided into 12 houses based on sex and grade. All the houses are named after randomly chosen Himalayan peaks and have a colored flag and motto. Each house has a Housemaster, Assistant Housemaster and duty teachers who are responsible for the students of each house. The houses compete in various extracurricular activities throughout the year.

The Housemasters look after the daily affairs of the house while other members of the house help him/her do this. The houses are categorized as boy-junior, girl-junior, boy-senior, girl-senior, boy-upper senior, and girl-upper senior. Each house has its one parallel house, Byasrishi parallel to Gauri Shankar for instance, that compete in different inter-school competitions to lead their houses. There is always a rivalry between parallel houses. The rivalry between Pumori House and Nilgiri House is probably the most ruthless. Different houses hold different motto. These motto help each of them to cooperate and be self respecting.

There are student House Captains and Sports Captains within the house. They are supported by a team of House Prefects. Their duty is to maintain discipline in the house and to lead the house while participating various extra-curricular activities.

{| class="wikitable"
|+
|-
! Name
! Motto
! Category
! Classes
! Color
|-
|Dhaulagiri||United We Succeed||Boys - Junior||5 and 6||style="background:orange; text-align: center;"|Orange
|-
|Makalu||Per Verancia Per Vincit||Boys - Junior||5 and 6||style="background:#003399; color:white"|Dark Blue
|-
|Annapurna||Service Through Leadership||Boys - Junior||7 and 8|| style="background:green; text-align: center;"|Green
|-
|Kanchenjunga||Wisdom, Integrity and Respect ||Boys - Junior||7 and 8||style="background:#00BFFF" | Sky Blue
|-
|Nilgiri||Working Better Together||Boys - Senior||9 and 10||style="background:red; text-align: center;"|Red
|-
|Pumori||In Societate Vita||Boys - Senior||9 and 10||style="background:yellow; text-align: center;"|Yellow
|-
|Hiunchuli||Aim High||Girls - Junior||5, 6, 7 and 8||style="background:purple; text-align: center;"|Purple
|-
|Saipal||United We Stand||Girls - Junior||5, 6, 7 and 8||style="background:maroon; color:white; text-align: center;"|Maroon
|-
|Ratnachuli||Ever Onwards||Girls - Senior and Upper Senior||9, 10, A-Level and 10+2||style="background:green; text-align: center;"|Green
|-
|Choyu||Learning for Life||Girls - Senior and Upper Senior||9, 10, A-Level, 10+2||style="background:black; color:white; text-align: center;"|Black
|-
|Byasrishi||Quest for Enlightenment||Boys - Upper Senior||A-Level and 10+2||style="background:#000066; color:white; text-align: center;"|Dark Blue
|-
|Gay-ri Sankar|Gaurishankar||Spes Sibi Quisque||Boys - Upper Senior||A-Level, 10+2||style="background:gray; text-align: center;"|Gray
|-
|}

==Governance==

The school is managed under the Public Educational Trust. The Ministry for Education being the main trustee, the Board of Trustees (BOT) is chaired by the Education Secretary of Nepal. The school Management Committee (SMC) is responsible for the formulation, implementation and monitoring of all policy level matters. The Principal takes care of the day to day administration with the help of three Vice-Principals, Chief Administrative Officer and a team of Senior Management Team (SMT). The school is also supported by Friends of Budhanilkantha School (FOBS), the parents' representative association and Society of Ex-Budhanilkantha Students (SEBS). They also actively participate in the school governance.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/</ref>

The current principal of the school is Mr. Narayan Prasad Sharma. There are currently three vice principals in the school; Mr. Keshar Khulal, Mr Ramesh Nath Dawadi and Mr Lal Bahadur Rana.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/smt/</ref>

The list of Headmasters/Principals of the school are as follows:

1. John B Tyson, Headmaster Designate (1966)
2. Peter J Wakeman, Headmaster (1972 to 1977)
3. Ken Jones, Headmaster (1978 to 1982)
4. Dr. Tej Ratna Kansakar, Acting Headmaster (1983)
5. John Tyson, Headmaster (1983 to 1988)
6. Brian Garton, Headmaster (1989 to 1992)
7. Thomas Thomas, Headmaster (1992 to 1994)
8. Satyanarayan Rajbhandari, Principal (1994 to 1995)
9. Narayan Prasad Sharma, Principal (1996 to date)

==Infrastructure and Facilities==
[[File:Budhanilkantha School learning resource centre.jpg|thumb|right|Students using the Learning Resource Centre]]

Key infrastructures of the school are as follows:

# Four multi-purpose sports fields, Middle Pitch, Bottom Pitch, Top Pitch and Garden Pitch.
# A 25m competition swimming pool.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref>
# Four outdoor and one indoor basketball courts.
# Ten volleyball courts.
# A tennis court.
# A sports hall.
# An assembly hall with stage and full light and sound support.
# A spacious dining hall.
# Six fully equipped [[Laboratory|laboratories]] for [[Physics]], [[Chemistry]] and [[Biology]].
# A micro Hydro-electric Plant was installed with the help of Pestalozzi Overseas Children's Trust UK.
# The Learning Resource Centre (LRC) inaugurated by the First President of Nepal Rt. Hon. Dr. [[Ram Baran Yadav]] <ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/bnks%20history.htm BNKS History] accessed August 20st 2007</ref>
# Two computer labs, with latest computers and full internet access. One of them is within the LRC.
# A library within the LRC with very good collections.

During the past 25 years the school has expanded tremendously. The extension of buildings for the modern science laboratory, student hostels, class rooms, swimming pool, staff flats and office complex. The number of teaching and administrative staff has also increased. Besides this, the school has been quick to exploit changes in technology to facilitate teaching and learning.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref>

==Clubs==
[[Image:Budhanilkantha Singing.gif‎|thumb|alt=|Students performing on stage]]
The school has various clubs where students, especially those in the A-Level program, are handed over the responsibilities and they have to search for sponsors and organize and administer workshops, trainings, concerts and other educational programs under their own steams. The members at the end need to hand in a report of the accomplishments. The club works have let the students show their talent and leadership qualities, making the students outstanding in terms of extra-curricular and leadership qualities.

The clubs have designations for students that include President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Junior Secretary, members, coordinator, advisor that number from 10 to 35 members.
The clubs running are:
# Awareness Campaign Club
# Creativity Club
# Drama And Debating Club (DADC)
# BNKS.Net
# The Environment Club
# Forum of Cultural Unity on Stage (FOCUS)
# Forum of Young Economist (FYE)
# Interact Club
# LEO Club
# Junior/Youth Red Cross Circle (J/YRCC) of Budhanilkantha School
# Science Club
# Society For Open Nepal (SFON)
# Social Service Club
# Sports Training And Recreation (STAR) Club
# Peace And Human Rights Club
# Journalism Club
# Mathematics Club
# Health and Fitness Club

==Notable alumni==
*[[Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev]] (Late King of Nepal)
*[[Paras Shah]] (Ex-Crown Prince of Nepal)
*[[Nirajan Shah]] (Late Prince of Nepal)
*Birendra Bahadur Basnet (Proprietor/Managing Director of [[Buddha Air]])
*Bal Krishna Joshi (creator of Thamel.com)
*[[Bhusan Dahal]] (Music Video Director, Talk Show Host, and Director of [[Kagbeni]])
*[[Nabin Bhattarai]] (Nepali pop musician)
*Diwas Gurung (Neo-Nepalese folk music artist)
*Pukar Malla (Famous model of Nepal)<ref>http://www.cybersansar.com/models/pukar/pukarr.php</ref>
*Tulsi Ramtel (Social changer and civil activist)<ref>http://www.myrepublica.com/portal/index.php?action=news_details&news_id=22168</ref>
*Hemraj Bhandari (Senior Reporter in [[Nepal Television]])<ref>http://www.nepalitimes.com.np/issue/317/Remembrance/12575</ref>
*Ashutosh Bhattarai( leading internet hacker)<ref>http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullNews.php?headline=2010%2C+A+Love+Story+to+come+true+for+Manisha&NewsID=237411 accessed 23-Sep-2010</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist|2}}

==External links==
* [http://www.bnks.edu.np/ Budhanilkantha School web site]
* [http://www.sebsonline.org/ SEBS Online - Budhanilkantha School's Alumni Website]

{{Coord missing|Nepal}}

[[Category:Schools in Nepal]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1972]]

Budhanilkantha School

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'''Budhanilkantha School''', often referred to as '''BNKS''', is a public [[boarding school]] in Nepal. It located in Narayansthan, eight kilometres north of [[Kathmandu]] on the beautiful [[foothills]] of [[Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park|Shivapuri]] mountain (2,732 metres).<ref>http://www.vegetarian-restaurants.net/Nepal/Kathmandu-Valley/Budhanilkantha-Temple.htm</ref> It is named after the [[Budhailkantha Temple]] which is located nearby.

It is one of the most prestigious and elite schools of Nepal.<ref>http://www.articlesbase.com/history-articles/the-three-rs-and-beyond-education-in-nepal-2682593.html</ref> Students are enrolled from all over the country and about one third of them study on scholarships provided to the meritorious and needy after a very selective entrance exam. The school aims to impart quality education for rich and poor alike in an environment that fosters unity and equality.<ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/about/]</ref>

==Overview==

The school was established in 1972.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref> The school covers about 29 hectares (71 acres) of land. It is a full boarding school for students from 5th grade to [[A-Level]], aged 11 to 18. The school is equipped with modern day facilities like three full size multi purpose sports field, a swimming pool, assembly hall, dining hall, sports hall, Learning Resource Center, library with wi-fi internet, modern science labs and living quarters for its faculty. The students come from all over Nepal.

Although the school is governed as a Public Educational Trust, it charges tuition fees for most students and also receives funding from the Ministry of Education. This makes the school a blend of [[Private school|private]] and [[Public school (government funded)|public school]]. Approximately one third of the students receive [[scholarships]] based on merit and need. The scholarships are mostly funded by the Ministry of Education of Nepal. The [[Pestalozzi International Village]] also funds scholarships for 34 students.<ref>http://www.pestalozziworld.com/circles/scholars.html</ref>

Budhanilkantha School, since its inception has produced a considerable number of exemplary citizens. Almost all of its graduates go on to universities. Several of its graduates have attended the most prestigious universities all over the world and can be found active in aspects of public life. A lot of them have risen to be enterprising businessmen, academics, researchers, doctors, lawyers, engineers, politicians, public officials and leaders of major companies but not a single artist or poet.<ref>http://sebsonline.org/news/news_view.aspx?id=639</ref> The school has gained a very good reputation both within and outside Nepal.<ref>http://www.ecs.com.np/cover_story.php?story_id=23</ref> However, graduates of the school are often criticised in the Nepalese media for working as highly paid professionals in [[United States]] and [[Western Europe]] and not contributing enough to the economic development efforts in Nepal, urging them to return bank home.<ref>http://www.nepalitimes.com.np/issue/2002/11/29/Nation/4161 accessed 23-Sep-2010</ref>

==History==
[[Image:Sarswoti temple.jpg‎‎|thumb|alt= | ''Saraswoti'' (the goddess of learning) Temple at Budhanilkantha School]]
Budhanilkantha School was established in 1972 as a joint venture between the governments of Nepal and United Kingdom. The first batch of students took the School Leaving Certificate Examination (the national exam that is equivalent to the British [[O-Level]]) in 1980. In 1983, English was made the official language of instruction at Budhanilkantha School. The University of Cambridge([[University of Cambridge International Examinations|CIE]]) O-Level and A-Level programs were introduced in 1985.

Budhanilkantha School converted from a boys' [[single sex school]] to a [[co-educational]] institution in 1992. Co-education at Budhanilkantha has been very successful.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref>

In 1994, the British management handed over the administration to Nepalese management.

==Academics==
The school operates three courses of study:

#School Leaving Certificate level (a nationwide curriculum up to class 10 prescribed by the [[Department of Education (Nepal)|Department of Education]] of Nepal),
# [[University of Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge International]] [[A-Level]] and
# 10+2 Level (Higher Secondary Education Board of Nepal, equivalent alternative to A-Level).
[[Image:Shivapuri Budhanilkantha.jpg‎|thumb|alt=|View of the snow-clad Shivapuri mountain from the Middle Pitch]]

Entry into the school is highly selective and students must pass an entrance exam to gain admission into the school. Normally, entrance examinations are taken for entry into class 5 and post SLC levels. This is intended to continue the high academic status of the school.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/2010/05/12/a-level-entrance-examination/</ref>

The academics of Budhanilkantha School is rigorous and demanding. Students are expected to perform very well. Out of 95 students who took the School Leaving Certificate Examination 2010, 56 secured Distinction and the rest 39 students passed in First Division.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/2010/07/16/slc-results-2066/</ref>

Budhanilkantha School was the first school to introduce [[GCE Advanced Level]] in Nepal.<ref>http://www.wavemag.com.np/issue/article1689.html</ref> It currently offers A-Levels in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Economics, Business Studies, Sociology and English Language. It is compulsory for students to sit exams in than five subjects. Mathematics and General Paper have to be studied by all students. Most students choose to study science based subjects and some choose to combine sciences and social sciences. In A-Level exams of year 2010, 12% of entries from the school secured grade A* and 30% entries secured grade A. 56% entries from the school secured more than or equal to grade B. 73% of the total entries, excluding General Paper, was on either math or science subjects.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/category/news/</ref> Budhanilkantha students regularly feature in the [[Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge]] outstanding achiever list as the best achieving A-Level candidate in Nepal and worldwide.<ref>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=28054</ref> This reinforces that Budhanilkantha School is not only an elite institution within Nepal, but also one of the prime schools internationally.<ref>http://www.nepalnews.com/contents/2008/englishweekly/spotlight/mar/mar28/national3.php</ref>

Due to high academic achievement and a strong focus on extra curricular activities, after their A-Levels most students go on to study in some of the most prestigious colleges and universities of the world. Budhanilkantha students also regularly gain places in [[Ivy League]] institutions.<ref>http://www.articlesbase.com/history-articles/the-three-rs-and-beyond-education-in-nepal-2682593.html</ref>

==Houses==
Budhanilkantha School operates a [[house system]]. It was possibly borrowed from house system operating in British schools.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref> The school is fully residential and there are about 920 students in a school year.[[Image:Pumori House.jpg‎|thumb|alt=|Pumori House]] These students are divided into 12 houses based on sex and grade. All the houses are named after randomly chosen Himalayan peaks and have a colored flag and motto. Each house has a Housemaster, Assistant Housemaster and duty teachers who are responsible for the students of each house. The houses compete in various extracurricular activities throughout the year.

The Housemasters look after the daily affairs of the house while other members of the house help him/her do this. The houses are categorized as boy-junior & girl-junior, boy-senior & girl-senior and boy-upper senior & girl-upper senior. Each house has its one parallel house, Byasrishi parallel to Gauri Shankar for instance, that compete in different inter-school competitions to lead their houses. There is always a rivalry between parallel houses. The rivalry between Pumori House and Nilgiri House is probably the most ruthless. Different houses hold different motto. These motto help each of them to cooperate and be self respecting.

There are student House Captains and Sports Captains within the house. They are supported by a team of House Prefects. Their duty is to maintain discipline in the house and to lead the house while participating various extra-curricular activities.

{| class="wikitable"
|+
|-
! Name
! Motto
! Category
! Classes
! Color
|-
|Dhaulagiri||United We Succeed||Boys - Junior||5 and 6||style="background:orange; text-align: center;"|Orange
|-
|Makalu||Per Verancia Per Vincit||Boys - Junior||5 and 6||style="background:#003399; color:white"|Dark Blue
|-
|Annapurna||Service Through Leadership||Boys - Junior||7 and 8|| style="background:green; text-align: center;"|Green
|-
|Kanchenjunga||Wisdom, Integrity and Respect (The best House)||Boys - Junior||7 and 8||style="background:#00BFFF" | Sky Blue
|-
|Nilgiri||Working Better Together||Boys - Senior||9 and 10||style="background:red; text-align: center;"|Red
|-
|Pumori||In Societate Vita||Boys - Senior||9 and 10||style="background:yellow; text-align: center;"|Yellow
|-
|Hiunchuli||Aim High||Girls - Junior||5, 6, 7 and 8||style="background:purple; text-align: center;"|Purple
|-
|Saipal||United We Stand||Girls - Junior||5, 6, 7 and 8||style="background:maroon; color:white; text-align: center;"|Maroon
|-
|Ratnachuli||Ever Onwards||Girls - Senior and Upper Senior||9, 10, A-Level and 10+2||style="background:green; text-align: center;"|Green
|-
|Choyu||Learning for Life||Girls - Senior and Upper Senior||9, 10, A-Level, 10+2||style="background:black; color:white; text-align: center;"|Black
|-
|Byasrishi||Quest for Enlightenment||Boys - Upper Senior||A-Level and 10+2||style="background:#000066; color:white; text-align: center;"|Dark Blue
|-
|Gay-ri Sankar|Gaurishankar||Spes Sibi Quisque||Boys - Upper Senior||A-Level, 10+2||style="background:gray; text-align: center;"|Gray
|-
|}

==Governance==

The school is managed under the Public Educational Trust. The Ministry for Education being the main trustee, the Board of Trustees (BOT) is chaired by the Education Secretary of Nepal. The school Management Committee (SMC) is responsible for the formulation, implementation and monitoring of all policy level matters. The Principal takes care of the day to day administration with the help of three Vice-Principals, Chief Administrative Officer and a team of Senior Management Team (SMT). The school is also supported by Friends of Budhanilkantha School (FOBS), the parents' representative association and Society of Ex-Budhanilkantha Students (SEBS). They also actively participate in the school governance.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/</ref>

The current principal of the school is Mr. Narayan Prasad Sharma. There are currently three vice principals in the school; Mr. Keshar Khulal, Mr Ramesh Nath Dawadi and Mr Lal Bahadur Rana.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/smt/</ref>

The list of Headmasters/Principals of the school are as follows:

1. John B Tyson, Headmaster Designate (1966)
2. Peter J Wakeman, Headmaster (1972 to 1977)
3. Ken Jones, Headmaster (1978 to 1982)
4. Dr. Tej Ratna Kansakar, Acting Headmaster (1983)
5. John Tyson, Headmaster (1983 to 1988)
6. Brian Garton, Headmaster (1989 to 1992)
7. Thomas Thomas, Headmaster (1992 to 1994)
8. Satyanarayan Rajbhandari, Principal (1994 to 1995)
9. Narayan Prasad Sharma, Principal (1996 to date)

==Infrastructure and Facilities==
[[File:Budhanilkantha School learning resource centre.jpg|thumb|right|Students using the Learning Resource Centre]]

Key infrastructures of the school are as follows:

# Four multi-purpose sports fields, Middle Pitch, Bottom Pitch, Top Pitch and Garden Pitch.
# A 25m competition swimming pool.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref>
# Four outdoor and one indoor basketball courts.
# Ten volleyball courts.
# A tennis court.
# A sports hall.
# An assembly hall with stage and full light and sound support.
# A spacious dining hall.
# Six fully equipped [[Laboratory|laboratories]] for [[Physics]], [[Chemistry]] and [[Biology]].
# A micro Hydro-electric Plant was installed with the help of Pestalozzi Overseas Children's Trust UK.
# The Learning Resource Centre (LRC) inaugurated by the First President of Nepal Rt. Hon. Dr. [[Ram Baran Yadav]] <ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/bnks%20history.htm BNKS History] accessed August 20st 2007</ref>
# Two computer labs, with latest computers and full internet access. One of them is within the LRC.
# A library within the LRC with very good collections.

During the past 25 years the school has expanded tremendously. The extension of buildings for the modern science laboratory, student hostels, class rooms, swimming pool, staff flats and office complex. The number of teaching and administrative staff has also increased. Besides this, the school has been quick to exploit changes in technology to facilitate teaching and learning.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref>

==Clubs==
[[Image:Budhanilkantha Singing.gif‎|thumb|alt=|Students performing on stage]]
The school has various clubs where students, especially those in the A-Level program, are handed over the responsibilities and they have to search for sponsors and organize and administer workshops, trainings, concerts and other educational programs under their own steams. The members at the end need to hand in a report of the accomplishments. The club works have let the students show their talent and leadership qualities, making the students outstanding in terms of extra-curricular and leadership qualities.

The clubs have designations for students that include President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Junior Secretary, members, coordinator, advisor that number from 10 to 35 members.
The clubs running are:
# Awareness Campaign Club
# Creativity Club
# Drama And Debating Club (DADC)
# BNKS.Net
# The Environment Club
# Forum of Cultural Unity on Stage (FOCUS)
# Forum of Young Economist (FYE)
# Interact Club
# LEO Club
# Junior/Youth Red Cross Circle (J/YRCC) of Budhanilkantha School
# Science Club
# Society For Open Nepal (SFON)
# Social Service Club
# Sports Training And Recreation (STAR) Club
# Peace And Human Rights Club
# Journalism Club
# Mathematics Club
# Health and Fitness Club

==Notable alumni==
*[[Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev]] (Late King of Nepal)
*[[Paras Shah]] (Ex-Crown Prince of Nepal)
*[[Nirajan Shah]] (Late Prince of Nepal)
*Birendra Bahadur Basnet (Proprietor/Managing Director of [[Buddha Air]])
*Bal Krishna Joshi (creator of Thamel.com)
*[[Bhusan Dahal]] (Director of [[Kagbeni]])
*[[Nabin Bhattarai]] (Nepali pop musician)
*Diwas Gurung (Neo-Nepalese folk music artist)
*Pukar Malla (Famous model of Nepal)<ref>http://www.cybersansar.com/models/pukar/pukarr.php</ref>
*Tulsi Ramtel (Social changer and civil activist)<ref>http://www.myrepublica.com/portal/index.php?action=news_details&news_id=22168</ref>
*Hemraj Bhandari (Senior Reporter in [[Nepal Television]])<ref>http://www.nepalitimes.com.np/issue/317/Remembrance/12575</ref>
<ref>http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullNews.php?headline=2010%2C+A+Love+Story+to+come+true+for+Manisha&NewsID=237411 accessed 23-Sep-2010</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist|2}}

==External links==
* [http://www.bnks.edu.np/ Budhanilkantha School web site]
* [http://www.sebsonline.org/ SEBS Online - Budhanilkantha School's Alumni Website]

{{Coord missing|Nepal}}

[[Category:Schools in Nepal]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1972]]

Budhanilkantha School

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'''Budhanilkantha School''', often referred to as '''BNKS''', is a public [[boarding school]] in Nepal. It located in Narayansthan, eight kilometres north of [[Kathmandu]] on the beautiful [[foothills]] of [[Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park|Shivapuri]] mountain (2,732 metres).<ref>http://www.vegetarian-restaurants.net/Nepal/Kathmandu-Valley/Budhanilkantha-Temple.htm</ref> It is named after the [[Budhailkantha Temple]] which is located nearby.

It is one of the most prestigious and elite schools of Nepal.<ref>http://www.articlesbase.com/history-articles/the-three-rs-and-beyond-education-in-nepal-2682593.html</ref> Students are enrolled from all over the country and about one third of them study on scholarships provided to the meritorious and needy after a very selective entrance exam. The school aims to impart quality education for rich and poor alike in an environment that fosters unity and equality.<ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/about/]</ref>

==Overview==

The school was established in 1972.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref> The school covers about 29 hectares (71 acres) of land. It is a full boarding school for students from 5th grade to [[A-Level]], aged 11 to 18. The school is equipped with modern day facilities like three full size multi purpose sports field, a swimming pool, assembly hall, dining hall, sports hall, Learning Resource Center, library with wi-fi internet, modern science labs and living quarters for its faculty. The students come from all over Nepal.

Although the school is governed as a Public Educational Trust, it charges tuition fees for most students and also receives funding from the Ministry of Education. This makes the school a blend of [[Private school|private]] and [[Public school (government funded)|public school]]. Approximately one third of the students receive [[scholarships]] based on merit and need. The scholarships are mostly funded by the Ministry of Education of Nepal. The [[Pestalozzi International Village]] also funds scholarships for 34 students.<ref>http://www.pestalozziworld.com/circles/scholars.html</ref>

Budhanilkantha School, since its inception has produced a considerable number of exemplary citizens. Almost all of its graduates go on to universities. Several of its graduates have attended the most prestigious universities all over the world and can be found active in aspects of public life. A lot of them have risen to be enterprising businessmen, academics, researchers, doctors, lawyers, engineers, politicians, public officials and leaders of major companies but not a single artist or poet.<ref>http://sebsonline.org/news/news_view.aspx?id=639</ref> The school has gained a very good reputation both within and outside Nepal.<ref>http://www.ecs.com.np/cover_story.php?story_id=23</ref> However, graduates of the school are often criticised in the Nepalese media for working as highly paid professionals in [[United States]] and [[Western Europe]] and not contributing enough to the economic development efforts in Nepal, urging them to return bank home.<ref>http://www.nepalitimes.com.np/issue/2002/11/29/Nation/4161 accessed 23-Sep-2010</ref>

==History==
[[Image:Sarswoti temple.jpg‎‎|thumb|alt= | ''Saraswoti'' (the goddess of learning) Temple at Budhanilkantha School]]
Budhanilkantha School was established in 1972 as a joint venture between the governments of Nepal and United Kingdom. The first batch of students took the School Leaving Certificate Examination (the national exam that is equivalent to the British [[O-Level]]) in 1980. In 1983, English was made the official language of instruction at Budhanilkantha School. The University of Cambridge([[University of Cambridge International Examinations|CIE]]) O-Level and A-Level programs were introduced in 1985.

Budhanilkantha School converted from a boys' [[single sex school]] to a [[co-educational]] institution in 1992. Co-education at Budhanilkantha has been very successful.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref>

In 1994, the British management handed over the administration to Nepalese management.

==Academics==
The school operates three courses of study:

#School Leaving Certificate level (a nationwide curriculum up to class 10 prescribed by the [[Department of Education (Nepal)|Department of Education]] of Nepal),
# [[University of Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge International]] [[A-Level]] and
# 10+2 Level (Higher Secondary Education Board of Nepal, equivalent alternative to A-Level).
[[Image:Shivapuri Budhanilkantha.jpg‎|thumb|alt=|View of the snow-clad Shivapuri mountain from the Middle Pitch]]

Entry into the school is highly selective and students must pass an entrance exam to gain admission into the school. Normally, entrance examinations are taken for entry into class 5 and post SLC levels. This is intended to continue the high academic status of the school.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/2010/05/12/a-level-entrance-examination/</ref>

The academics of Budhanilkantha School is rigorous and demanding. Students are expected to perform very well. Out of 95 students who took the School Leaving Certificate Examination 2010, 56 secured Distinction and the rest 39 students passed in First Division.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/2010/07/16/slc-results-2066/</ref>

Budhanilkantha School was the first school to introduce [[GCE Advanced Level]] in Nepal.<ref>http://www.wavemag.com.np/issue/article1689.html</ref> It currently offers A-Levels in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Economics, Business Studies, Sociology and English Language. It is compulsory for students to sit exams in than five subjects. Mathematics and General Paper have to be studied by all students. Most students choose to study science based subjects and some choose to combine sciences and social sciences. In A-Level exams of year 2010, 12% of entries from the school secured grade A* and 30% entries secured grade A. 56% entries from the school secured more than or equal to grade B. 73% of the total entries, excluding General Paper, was on either math or science subjects.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/category/news/</ref> Budhanilkantha students regularly feature in the [[Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge]] outstanding achiever list as the best achieving A-Level candidate in Nepal and worldwide.<ref>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=28054</ref> This reinforces that Budhanilkantha School is not only an elite institution within Nepal, but also one of the prime schools internationally.<ref>http://www.nepalnews.com/contents/2008/englishweekly/spotlight/mar/mar28/national3.php</ref>

Due to high academic achievement and a strong focus on extra curricular activities, after their A-Levels most students go on to study in some of the most prestigious colleges and universities of the world. Budhanilkantha students also regularly gain places in [[Ivy League]] institutions.<ref>http://www.articlesbase.com/history-articles/the-three-rs-and-beyond-education-in-nepal-2682593.html</ref>

==Houses==
Budhanilkantha School operates a [[house system]]. It was possibly borrowed from house system operating in British schools.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref> The school is fully residential and there are about 920 students in a school year.[[Image:Pumori House.jpg‎|thumb|alt=|Pumori House]] These students are divided into 12 houses based on sex and grade. All the houses are named after randomly chosen Himalayan peaks and have a colored flag and motto. Each house has a Housemaster, Assistant Housemaster and duty teachers who are responsible for the students of each house. The houses compete in various extracurricular activities throughout the year.

The Housemasters look after the daily affairs of the house while other members of the house help him/her do this. The houses are categorized as boy-junior & girl-junior, boy-senior & girl-senior and boy-upper senior & girl-upper senior. Each house has its one parallel house, Byasrishi parallel to Gauri Shankar for instance, that compete in different inter-school competitions to lead their houses. There is always a rivalry between parallel houses. The rivalry between Pumori House and Nilgiri House is probably the most ruthless. Different houses hold different motto. These motto help each of them to cooperate and be self respecting.

There are student House Captains and Sports Captains within the house. They are supported by a team of House Prefects. Their duty is to maintain discipline in the house and to lead the house while participating various extra-curricular activities.

{| class="wikitable"
|+
|-
! Name
! Motto
! Category
! Classes
! Color
|-
|Dhaulagiri||United We Succeed||Boys - Junior||5 and 6||style="background:orange; text-align: center;"|Orange
|-
|Makalu||Per Verancia Per Vincit||Boys - Junior||5 and 6||style="background:#003399; color:white"|Dark Blue
|-
|Annapurna||Service Through Leadership||Boys - Junior||7 and 8|| style="background:green; text-align: center;"|Green
|-
|Kanchenjunga||Wisdom, Integrity and Respect||Boys - Junior||7 and 8||style="background:#00BFFF" | Sky Blue
|-
|Nilgiri||Working Better Together||Boys - Senior||9 and 10||style="background:red; text-align: center;"|Red
|-
|Pumori||In Societate Vita||Boys - Senior||9 and 10||style="background:yellow; text-align: center;"|Yellow
|-
|Hiunchuli||Aim High||Girls - Junior||5, 6, 7 and 8||style="background:purple; text-align: center;"|Purple
|-
|Saipal||United We Stand||Girls - Junior||5, 6, 7 and 8||style="background:maroon; color:white; text-align: center;"|Pink
|-
|Ratnachuli||Ever Onwards||Girls - Senior and Upper Senior||9, 10, A-Level and 10+2||style="background:green; text-align: center;"|Green
|-
|Choyu||Learning for Life||Girls - Senior and Upper Senior||9, 10, A-Level, 10+2||style="background:black; color:white; text-align: center;"|Black
|-
|Byasrishi||Quest for Enlightenment||Boys - Upper Senior||A-Level and 10+2||style="background:#000066; color:white; text-align: center;"|Dark Blue
|-
|Gay-ri Sankar|Gaurishankar||Spes Sibi Quisque||Boys - Upper Senior||A-Level, 10+2||style="background:gray; text-align: center;"|Gray
|-
|}

==Governance==

The school is managed under the Public Educational Trust. The Ministry for Education being the main trustee, the Board of Trustees (BOT) is chaired by the Education Secretary of Nepal. The school Management Committee (SMC) is responsible for the formulation, implementation and monitoring of all policy level matters. The Principal takes care of the day to day administration with the help of three Vice-Principals, Chief Administrative Officer and a team of Senior Management Team (SMT). The school is also supported by Friends of Budhanilkantha School (FOBS), the parents' representative association and Society of Ex-Budhanilkantha Students (SEBS). They also actively participate in the school governance.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/</ref>

The current principal of the school is Mr. Narayan Prasad Sharma. There are currently three vice principals in the school; Mr. Keshar Khulal, Mr Ramesh Nath Dawadi and Mr Lal Bahadur Rana.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/smt/</ref>

The list of Headmasters/Principals of the school are as follows:

1. John B Tyson, Headmaster Designate (1966)
2. Peter J Wakeman, Headmaster (1972 to 1977)
3. Ken Jones, Headmaster (1978 to 1982)
4. Dr. Tej Ratna Kansakar, Acting Headmaster (1983)
5. John Tyson, Headmaster (1983 to 1988)
6. Brian Garton, Headmaster (1989 to 1992)
7. Thomas Thomas, Headmaster (1992 to 1994)
8. Satyanarayan Rajbhandari, Principal (1994 to 1995)
9. Narayan Prasad Sharma, Principal (1996 to date)

==Infrastructure and Facilities==
[[File:Budhanilkantha School learning resource centre.jpg|thumb|right|Students using the Learning Resource Centre]]

Key infrastructures of the school are as follows:

# Four multi-purpose sports fields, Middle Pitch, Bottom Pitch, Top Pitch and Garden Pitch.
# A 25m competition swimming pool.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref>
# Four outdoor and one indoor basketball courts.
# Ten volleyball courts.
# A tennis court.
# A sports hall.
# An assembly hall with stage and full light and sound support.
# A spacious dining hall.
# Six fully equipped [[Laboratory|laboratories]] for [[Physics]], [[Chemistry]] and [[Biology]].
# A micro Hydro-electric Plant was installed with the help of Pestalozzi Overseas Children's Trust UK.
# The Learning Resource Centre (LRC) inaugurated by the First President of Nepal Rt. Hon. Dr. [[Ram Baran Yadav]] <ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/bnks%20history.htm BNKS History] accessed August 20st 2007</ref>
# Two computer labs, with latest computers and full internet access. One of them is within the LRC.
# A library within the LRC with very good collections.

During the past 25 years the school has expanded tremendously. The extension of buildings for the modern science laboratory, student hostels, class rooms, swimming pool, staff flats and office complex. The number of teaching and administrative staff has also increased. Besides this, the school has been quick to exploit changes in technology to facilitate teaching and learning.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref>

==Clubs==
[[Image:Budhanilkantha Singing.gif‎|thumb|alt=|Students performing on stage]]
The school has various clubs where students, especially those in the A-Level program, are handed over the responsibilities and they have to search for sponsors and organize and administer workshops, trainings, concerts and other educational programs under their own steams. The members at the end need to hand in a report of the accomplishments. The club works have let the students show their talent and leadership qualities, making the students outstanding in terms of extra-curricular and leadership qualities.

The clubs have designations for students that include President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Junior Secretary, members, coordinator, advisor that number from 10 to 35 members.
The clubs running are:
# Awareness Campaign Club
# Creativity Club
# Drama And Debating Club (DADC)
# BNKS.Net
# The Environment Club
# Forum of Cultural Unity on Stage (FOCUS)
# Forum of Young Economist (FYE)
# Interact Club
# LEO Club
# Junior/Youth Red Cross Circle (J/YRCC) of Budhanilkantha School
# Science Club
# Society For Open Nepal (SFON)
# Social Service Club
# Sports Training And Recreation (STAR) Club
# Peace And Human Rights Club
# Journalism Club
# Mathematics Club
# Health and Fitness Club

==Notable alumni==
*[[Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev]] (Late King of Nepal)
*[[Paras Shah]] (Ex-Crown Prince of Nepal)
*[[Nirajan Shah]] (Late Prince of Nepal)
*Birendra Bahadur Basnet (Proprietor/Managing Director of [[Buddha Air]])
*Bal Krishna Joshi (creator of Thamel.com)
*[[Bhusan Dahal]] (Director of [[Kagbeni]])
*[[Nabin Bhattarai]] (Nepali pop musician)
*Diwas Gurung (Neo-Nepalese folk music artist)
*Pukar Malla (Famous model of Nepal)<ref>http://www.cybersansar.com/models/pukar/pukarr.php</ref>
*Tulsi Ramtel (Social changer and civil activist)<ref>http://www.myrepublica.com/portal/index.php?action=news_details&news_id=22168</ref>
*Hemraj Bhandari (Senior Reporter in [[Nepal Television]])<ref>http://www.nepalitimes.com.np/issue/317/Remembrance/12575</ref>
<ref>http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullNews.php?headline=2010%2C+A+Love+Story+to+come+true+for+Manisha&NewsID=237411 accessed 23-Sep-2010</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist|2}}

==External links==
* [http://www.bnks.edu.np/ Budhanilkantha School web site]
* [http://www.sebsonline.org/ SEBS Online - Budhanilkantha School's Alumni Website]

{{Coord missing|Nepal}}

[[Category:Schools in Nepal]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1972]]

Budhanilkantha School

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'''Budhanilkantha School''', often referred to as '''BNKS''', is a public [[boarding school]] in Nepal. It located in Narayansthan, eight kilometres north of [[Kathmandu]] on the beautiful [[foothills]] of [[Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park|Shivapuri]] mountain (2,732 metres).<ref>http://www.vegetarian-restaurants.net/Nepal/Kathmandu-Valley/Budhanilkantha-Temple.htm</ref> It is named after the [[Budhailkantha Temple]] which is located nearby.

It is one of the most prestigious and elite schools of Nepal.<ref>http://www.articlesbase.com/history-articles/the-three-rs-and-beyond-education-in-nepal-2682593.html</ref> Students are enrolled from all over the country and about one third of them study on scholarships provided to the meritorious and needy after a very selective entrance exam. The school aims to impart quality education for rich and poor alike in an environment that fosters unity and equality.<ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/about/]</ref>

==Overview==

The school was established in 1972.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref> The school covers about 29 hectares (71 acres) of land. It is a full boarding school for students from 5th grade to [[A-Level]], aged 11 to 18. The school is equipped with modern day facilities like three full size multi purpose sports field, a swimming pool, assembly hall, dining hall, sports hall, Learning Resource Center, library with wi-fi internet, modern science labs and living quarters for its faculty. The students come from all over Nepal.

Although the school is governed as a Public Educational Trust, it charges tuition fees for most students and also receives funding from the Ministry of Education. This makes the school a blend of [[Private school|private]] and [[Public school (government funded)|public school]]. Approximately one third of the students receive [[scholarships]] based on merit and need. The scholarships are mostly funded by the Ministry of Education of Nepal. The [[Pestalozzi International Village]] also funds scholarships for 34 students.<ref>http://www.pestalozziworld.com/circles/scholars.html</ref>

Budhanilkantha School, since its inception has produced a considerable number of exemplary citizens. Almost all of its graduates go on to universities. Several of its graduates have attended the most prestigious universities all over the world and can be found active in aspects of public life. A lot of them have risen to be enterprising businessmen, academics, researchers, doctors, lawyers, engineers, politicians, public officials and leaders of major companies but not a single artist or poet.<ref>http://sebsonline.org/news/news_view.aspx?id=639</ref> The school has gained a very good reputation both within and outside Nepal.<ref>http://www.ecs.com.np/cover_story.php?story_id=23</ref> However, graduates of the school are often criticised in the Nepalese media for working as highly paid professionals in [[United States]] and [[Western Europe]] and not contributing enough to the economic development efforts in Nepal, urging them to return bank home.<ref>http://www.nepalitimes.com.np/issue/2002/11/29/Nation/4161 accessed 23-Sep-2010</ref>

==History==
[[Image:Sarswoti temple.jpg‎‎|thumb|alt= | ''Saraswoti'' (the goddess of learning) Temple at Budhanilkantha School]]
Budhanilkantha School was established in 1972 as a joint venture between the governments of Nepal and United Kingdom. The first batch of students took the School Leaving Certificate Examination (the national exam that is equivalent to the British [[O-Level]]) in 1980. In 1983, English was made the official language of instruction at Budhanilkantha School. The University of Cambridge([[University of Cambridge International Examinations|CIE]]) O-Level and A-Level programs were introduced in 1985.

Budhanilkantha School converted from a boys' [[single sex school]] to a [[co-educational]] institution in 1992. Co-education at Budhanilkantha has been very successful.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref>

In 1994, the British management handed over the administration to Nepalese management.

==Academics==
The school operates three courses of study:

#School Leaving Certificate level (a nationwide curriculum up to class 10 prescribed by the [[Department of Education (Nepal)|Department of Education]] of Nepal),
# [[University of Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge International]] [[A-Level]] and
# 10+2 Level (Higher Secondary Education Board of Nepal, equivalent alternative to A-Level).
[[Image:Shivapuri Budhanilkantha.jpg‎|thumb|alt=|View of the snow-clad Shivapuri mountain from the Middle Pitch]]

Entry into the school is highly selective and students must pass an entrance exam to gain admission into the school. Normally, entrance examinations are taken for entry into class 5 and post SLC levels. This is intended to continue the high academic status of the school.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/2010/05/12/a-level-entrance-examination/</ref>

The academics of Budhanilkantha School is rigorous and demanding. Students are expected to perform very well. Out of 95 students who took the School Leaving Certificate Examination 2010, 56 secured Distinction and the rest 39 students passed in First Division.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/2010/07/16/slc-results-2066/</ref>

Budhanilkantha School was the first school to introduce [[GCE Advanced Level]] in Nepal.<ref>http://www.wavemag.com.np/issue/article1689.html</ref> It currently offers A-Levels in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Economics, Business Studies, Sociology and English Language. It is compulsory for students to sit exams in than five subjects. Mathematics and General Paper have to be studied by all students. Most students choose to study science based subjects and some choose to combine sciences and social sciences. In A-Level exams of year 2010, 12% of entries from the school secured grade A* and 30% entries secured grade A. 56% entries from the school secured more than or equal to grade B. 73% of the total entries, excluding General Paper, was on either math or science subjects.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/category/news/</ref> Budhanilkantha students regularly feature in the [[Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge]] outstanding achiever list as the best achieving A-Level candidate in Nepal and worldwide.<ref>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=28054</ref> This reinforces that Budhanilkantha School is not only an elite institution within Nepal, but also one of the prime schools internationally.<ref>http://www.nepalnews.com/contents/2008/englishweekly/spotlight/mar/mar28/national3.php</ref>

Due to high academic achievement and a strong focus on extra curricular activities, after their A-Levels most students go on to study in some of the most prestigious colleges and universities of the world. Budhanilkantha students also regularly gain places in [[Ivy League]] institutions.<ref>http://www.articlesbase.com/history-articles/the-three-rs-and-beyond-education-in-nepal-2682593.html</ref>

==Houses==
Budhanilkantha School operates a [[house system]]. It was possibly borrowed from house system operating in British schools.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref> The school is fully residential and there are about 920 students in a school year.[[Image:Pumori House.jpg‎|thumb|alt=|Pumori House]] These students are divided into 12 houses based on sex and grade. All the houses are named after randomly chosen Himalayan peaks and have a colored flag and motto. Each house has a Housemaster, Assistant Housemaster and duty teachers who are responsible for the students of each house. The houses compete in various extracurricular activities throughout the year.

The Housemasters look after the daily affairs of the house while other members of the house help him/her do this. The houses are categorized as boy-junior & girl-junior, boy-senior & girl-senior and boy-upper senior & girl-upper senior. Each house has its one parallel house, Byasrishi parallel to Gauri Shankar for instance, that compete in different inter-school competitions to lead their houses. There is always a rivalry between parallel houses. The rivalry between Pumori House and Nilgiri House is probably the most ruthless. Different houses hold different motto. These motto help each of them to cooperate and be self respecting.

There are student House Captains and Sports Captains within the house. They are supported by a team of House Prefects. Their duty is to maintain discipline in the house and to lead the house while participating various extra-curricular activities.

{| class="wikitable"
|+
|-
! Name
! Motto
! Category
! Classes
! Color
|-
|Dhaulagiri||United We Succeed||Boys - Junior||5 and 6||style="background:orange; text-align: center;"|Orange
|-
|Makalu||Per Verancia Per Vincit||Boys - Junior||5 and 6||style="background:#003399; color:white"|Dark Blue
|-
|Annapurna||Service Through Leadership||Boys - Junior||7 and 8|| style="background:green; text-align: center;"|Green
|-
|Kanchenjunga||Wisdom, Integrity and Respect||Boys - Junior||7 and 8||style="background:#00BFFF" | Sky Blue
|-
|Nilgiri||Working Better Together||Boys - Senior||9 and 10||style="background:red; text-align: center;"|Red
|-
|Pumori||In Societate Vita||Boys - Senior||9 and 10||style="background:yellow; text-align: center;"|Yellow
|-
|Hiunchuli||Aim High||Girls - Junior||5, 6, 7 and 8||style="background:purple; text-align: center;"|Purple
|-
|Saipal||United We Stand||Girls - Junior||5, 6, 7 and 8||style="background:pink; color:white; text-align: center;"|Pink
|-
|Ratnachuli||Ever Onwards||Girls - Senior and Upper Senior||9, 10, A-Level and 10+2||style="background:green; text-align: center;"|Green
|-
|Choyu||Learning for Life||Girls - Senior and Upper Senior||9, 10, A-Level, 10+2||style="background:black; color:white; text-align: center;"|Black
|-
|Byasrishi||Quest for Enlightenment||Boys - Upper Senior||A-Level and 10+2||style="background:#000066; color:white; text-align: center;"|Dark Blue
|-
|Gay-ri Sankar|Gaurishankar||Spes Sibi Quisque||Boys - Upper Senior||A-Level, 10+2||style="background:gray; text-align: center;"|Gray
|-
|}

==Governance==

The school is managed under the Public Educational Trust. The Ministry for Education being the main trustee, the Board of Trustees (BOT) is chaired by the Education Secretary of Nepal. The school Management Committee (SMC) is responsible for the formulation, implementation and monitoring of all policy level matters. The Principal takes care of the day to day administration with the help of three Vice-Principals, Chief Administrative Officer and a team of Senior Management Team (SMT). The school is also supported by Friends of Budhanilkantha School (FOBS), the parents' representative association and Society of Ex-Budhanilkantha Students (SEBS). They also actively participate in the school governance.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/</ref>

The current principal of the school is Mr. Narayan Prasad Sharma. There are currently three vice principals in the school; Mr. Keshar Khulal, Mr Ramesh Nath Dawadi and Mr Lal Bahadur Rana.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/smt/</ref>

The list of Headmasters/Principals of the school are as follows:

1. John B Tyson, Headmaster Designate (1966)
2. Peter J Wakeman, Headmaster (1972 to 1977)
3. Ken Jones, Headmaster (1978 to 1982)
4. Dr. Tej Ratna Kansakar, Acting Headmaster (1983)
5. John Tyson, Headmaster (1983 to 1988)
6. Brian Garton, Headmaster (1989 to 1992)
7. Thomas Thomas, Headmaster (1992 to 1994)
8. Satyanarayan Rajbhandari, Principal (1994 to 1995)
9. Narayan Prasad Sharma, Principal (1996 to date)

==Infrastructure and Facilities==
[[File:Budhanilkantha School learning resource centre.jpg|thumb|right|Students using the Learning Resource Centre]]

Key infrastructures of the school are as follows:

# Four multi-purpose sports fields, Middle Pitch, Bottom Pitch, Top Pitch and Garden Pitch.
# A 25m competition swimming pool.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref>
# Four outdoor and one indoor basketball courts.
# Ten volleyball courts.
# A tennis court.
# A sports hall.
# An assembly hall with stage and full light and sound support.
# A spacious dining hall.
# Six fully equipped [[Laboratory|laboratories]] for [[Physics]], [[Chemistry]] and [[Biology]].
# A micro Hydro-electric Plant was installed with the help of Pestalozzi Overseas Children's Trust UK.
# The Learning Resource Centre (LRC) inaugurated by the First President of Nepal Rt. Hon. Dr. [[Ram Baran Yadav]] <ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/bnks%20history.htm BNKS History] accessed August 20st 2007</ref>
# Two computer labs, with latest computers and full internet access. One of them is within the LRC.
# A library within the LRC with very good collections.

During the past 25 years the school has expanded tremendously. The extension of buildings for the modern science laboratory, student hostels, class rooms, swimming pool, staff flats and office complex. The number of teaching and administrative staff has also increased. Besides this, the school has been quick to exploit changes in technology to facilitate teaching and learning.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref>

==Clubs==
[[Image:Budhanilkantha Singing.gif‎|thumb|alt=|Students performing on stage]]
The school has various clubs where students, especially those in the A-Level program, are handed over the responsibilities and they have to search for sponsors and organize and administer workshops, trainings, concerts and other educational programs under their own steams. The members at the end need to hand in a report of the accomplishments. The club works have let the students show their talent and leadership qualities, making the students outstanding in terms of extra-curricular and leadership qualities.

The clubs have designations for students that include President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Junior Secretary, members, coordinator, advisor that number from 10 to 35 members.
The clubs running are:
# Awareness Campaign Club
# Creativity Club
# Drama And Debating Club (DADC)
# BNKS.Net
# The Environment Club
# Forum of Cultural Unity on Stage (FOCUS)
# Forum of Young Economist (FYE)
# Interact Club
# LEO Club
# Junior/Youth Red Cross Circle (J/YRCC) of Budhanilkantha School
# Science Club
# Society For Open Nepal (SFON)
# Social Service Club
# Sports Training And Recreation (STAR) Club
# Peace And Human Rights Club
# Journalism Club
# Mathematics Club
# Health and Fitness Club

==Notable alumni==
*[[Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev]] (Late King of Nepal)
*[[Paras Shah]] (Ex-Crown Prince of Nepal)
*[[Nirajan Shah]] (Late Prince of Nepal)
*Birendra Bahadur Basnet (Proprietor/Managing Director of [[Buddha Air]])
*Bal Krishna Joshi (creator of Thamel.com)
*[[Bhusan Dahal]] (Director of [[Kagbeni]])
*[[Nabin Bhattarai]] (Nepali pop musician)
*Diwas Gurung (Neo-Nepalese folk music artist)
*Pukar Malla (Famous model of Nepal)<ref>http://www.cybersansar.com/models/pukar/pukarr.php</ref>
*Tulsi Ramtel (Social changer and civil activist)<ref>http://www.myrepublica.com/portal/index.php?action=news_details&news_id=22168</ref>
*Hemraj Bhandari (Senior Reporter in [[Nepal Television]])<ref>http://www.nepalitimes.com.np/issue/317/Remembrance/12575</ref>
<ref>http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullNews.php?headline=2010%2C+A+Love+Story+to+come+true+for+Manisha&NewsID=237411 accessed 23-Sep-2010</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist|2}}

==External links==
* [http://www.bnks.edu.np/ Budhanilkantha School web site]
* [http://www.sebsonline.org/ SEBS Online - Budhanilkantha School's Alumni Website]

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Budhanilkantha School

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'''Budhanilkantha School''', often referred to as '''BNKS''', is a public [[boarding school]] in Nepal. It located in Narayansthan, eight kilometres north of [[Kathmandu]] on the beautiful [[foothills]] of [[Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park|Shivapuri]] mountain (2,732 metres).<ref>http://www.vegetarian-restaurants.net/Nepal/Kathmandu-Valley/Budhanilkantha-Temple.htm</ref> It is named after the [[Budhailkantha Temple]] which is located nearby.

It is one of the most prestigious and elite schools of Nepal.<ref>http://www.articlesbase.com/history-articles/the-three-rs-and-beyond-education-in-nepal-2682593.html</ref> Students are enrolled from all over the country and about one third of them study on scholarships provided to the meritorious and needy after a very selective entrance exam. The school aims to impart quality education for rich and poor alike in an environment that fosters unity and equality.<ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/about/]</ref>

==Overview==

The school was established in 1972.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref> The school covers about 29 hectares (71 acres) of land. It is a full boarding(lamphu kaam napako school) school for students from 5th grade to [[A-Level]], aged 11 to 18. The school is equipped with modern day facilities like three full size multi purpose sports field, a swimming pool, assembly hall, dining hall, sports hall, Learning Resource Center, library with wi-fi internet, modern science labs and living quarters for its faculty. The students come from all over Nepal.

Although the school is governed as a Public Educational Trust, it charges tuition fees for most students and also receives funding from the Ministry of Education. This makes the school a blend of [[Private school|private]] and [[Public school (government funded)|public school]]. Approximately one third of the students receive [[scholarships]] based on merit and need. The scholarships are mostly funded by the Ministry of Education of Nepal. The [[Pestalozzi International Village]] also funds scholarships for 34 students.<ref>http://www.pestalozziworld.com/circles/scholars.html</ref>

Budhanilkantha School, since its inception has produced a considerable number of exemplary citizens. Almost all of its graduates go on to universities. Several of its graduates have attended the most prestigious universities all over the world and can be found active in aspects of public life. A lot of them have risen to be enterprising businessmen, academics, researchers, doctors, lawyers, engineers, politicians, public officials and leaders of major companies but not a single artist or poet.<ref>http://sebsonline.org/news/news_view.aspx?id=639</ref> The school has gained a very good reputation both within and outside Nepal.<ref>http://www.ecs.com.np/cover_story.php?story_id=23</ref> However, graduates of the school are often criticised in the Nepalese media for working as highly paid professionals in [[United States]] and [[Western Europe]] and not contributing enough to the economic development efforts in Nepal, urging them to return bank home.<ref>http://www.nepalitimes.com.np/issue/2002/11/29/Nation/4161 accessed 23-Sep-2010</ref>

==History==
[[Image:Sarswoti temple.jpg‎‎|thumb|alt= | ''Saraswoti'' (the goddess of learning) Temple at Budhanilkantha School]]
Budhanilkantha School was established in 1972 as a joint venture between the governments of Nepal and United Kingdom. The first batch of students took the School Leaving Certificate Examination (the national exam that is equivalent to the British [[O-Level]]) in 1980. In 1983, English was made the official language of instruction at Budhanilkantha School. The University of Cambridge([[University of Cambridge International Examinations|CIE]]) O-Level and A-Level programs were introduced in 1985.

Budhanilkantha School converted from a boys' [[single sex school]] to a [[co-educational]] institution in 1992. Co-education at Budhanilkantha has been very successful.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref>

In 1994, the British management handed over the administration to Nepalese management.

==Academics==
The school operates three courses of study:

#School Leaving Certificate level (a nationwide curriculum up to class 10 prescribed by the [[Department of Education (Nepal)|Department of Education]] of Nepal),
# [[University of Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge International]] [[A-Level]] and
# 10+2 Level (Higher Secondary Education Board of Nepal, equivalent alternative to A-Level).
[[Image:Shivapuri Budhanilkantha.jpg‎|thumb|alt=|View of the snow-clad Shivapuri mountain from the Middle Pitch]]

Entry into the school is highly selective and students must pass an entrance exam to gain admission into the school. Normally, entrance examinations are taken for entry into class 5 and post SLC levels. This is intended to continue the high academic status of the school.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/2010/05/12/a-level-entrance-examination/</ref>

The academics of Budhanilkantha School is rigorous and demanding. Students are expected to perform very well. Out of 95 students who took the School Leaving Certificate Examination 2010, 56 secured Distinction and the rest 39 students passed in First Division.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/2010/07/16/slc-results-2066/</ref>

Budhanilkantha School was the first school to introduce [[GCE Advanced Level]] in Nepal.<ref>http://www.wavemag.com.np/issue/article1689.html</ref> It currently offers A-Levels in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Economics, Business Studies, Sociology and English Language. It is compulsory for students to sit exams in than five subjects. Mathematics and General Paper have to be studied by all students. Most students choose to study science based subjects and some choose to combine sciences and social sciences. In A-Level exams of year 2010, 12% of entries from the school secured grade A* and 30% entries secured grade A. 56% entries from the school secured more than or equal to grade B. 73% of the total entries, excluding General Paper, was on either math or science subjects.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/category/news/</ref> Budhanilkantha students regularly feature in the [[Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge]] outstanding achiever list as the best achieving A-Level candidate in Nepal and worldwide.<ref>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=28054</ref> This reinforces that Budhanilkantha School is not only an elite institution within Nepal, but also one of the prime schools internationally.<ref>http://www.nepalnews.com/contents/2008/englishweekly/spotlight/mar/mar28/national3.php</ref>

Due to high academic achievement and a strong focus on extra curricular activities, after their A-Levels most students go on to study in some of the most prestigious colleges and universities of the world. Budhanilkantha students also regularly gain places in [[Ivy League]] institutions.<ref>http://www.articlesbase.com/history-articles/the-three-rs-and-beyond-education-in-nepal-2682593.html</ref>

==Houses==
Budhanilkantha School operates a [[house system]]. It was possibly borrowed from house system operating in British schools.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref> The school is fully residential and there are about 920 students in a school year.[[Image:Pumori House.jpg‎|thumb|alt=|Pumori House]] These students are divided into 12 houses based on sex and grade. All the houses are named after randomly chosen Himalayan peaks and have a colored flag and motto. Each house has a Housemaster, Assistant Housemaster and duty teachers who are responsible for the students of each house. The houses compete in various extracurricular activities throughout the year.

The Housemasters look after the daily affairs of the house while other members of the house help him/her do this. The houses are categorized as boy-junior & girl-junior, boy-senior & girl-senior and boy-upper senior & girl-upper senior. Each house has its one parallel house, Byasrishi parallel to Gauri Shankar for instance, that compete in different inter-school competitions to lead their houses. There is always a rivalry between parallel houses. The rivalry between Pumori House and Nilgiri House is probably the most ruthless. Different houses hold different motto. These motto help each of them to cooperate and be self respecting.

There are student House Captains and Sports Captains within the house. They are supported by a team of House Prefects. Their duty is to maintain discipline in the house and to lead the house while participating various extra-curricular activities.

{| class="wikitable"
|+
|-
! Name
! Motto
! Category
! Classes
! Color
|-
|Dhaulagiri||United We Succeed||Boys - Junior||5 and 6||style="background:orange; text-align: center;"|Orange
|-
|Makalu||Per Verancia Per Vincit||Boys - Junior||5 and 6||style="background:#003399; color:white"|Dark Blue
|-
|Annapurna||Service Through Leadership||Boys - Junior||7 and 8|| style="background:green; text-align: center;"|Green
|-
|Kanchenjunga||Wisdom, Integrity and Respect||Boys - Junior||7 and 8||style="background:#00BFFF" | Sky Blue
|-
|Nilgiri||Working Better Together||Boys - Senior||9 and 10||style="background:red; text-align: center;"|Red
|-
|Pumori||In Societate Vita||Boys - Senior||9 and 10||style="background:yellow; text-align: center;"|Yellow
|-
|Hiunchuli||Aim High||Girls - Junior||5, 6, 7 and 8||style="background:purple; text-align: center;"|Purple
|-
|Saipal||United We Stand||Girls - Junior||5, 6, 7 and 8||style="background:pink; color:white; text-align: center;"|Pink
|-
|Ratnachuli||Ever Onwards||Girls - Senior and Upper Senior||9, 10, A-Level and 10+2||style="background:green; text-align: center;"|Green
|-
|Choyu||Learning for Life||Girls - Senior and Upper Senior||9, 10, A-Level, 10+2||style="background:black; color:white; text-align: center;"|Black
|-
|Byasrishi||Quest for Enlightenment||Boys - Upper Senior||A-Level and 10+2||style="background:#000066; color:white; text-align: center;"|Dark Blue
|-
|Gay-ri Sankar|Gaurishankar||Spes Sibi Quisque||Boys - Upper Senior||A-Level, 10+2||style="background:gray; text-align: center;"|Gray
|-
|}

==Governance==

The school is managed under the Public Educational Trust. The Ministry for Education being the main trustee, the Board of Trustees (BOT) is chaired by the Education Secretary of Nepal. The school Management Committee (SMC) is responsible for the formulation, implementation and monitoring of all policy level matters. The Principal takes care of the day to day administration with the help of three Vice-Principals, Chief Administrative Officer and a team of Senior Management Team (SMT). The school is also supported by Friends of Budhanilkantha School (FOBS), the parents' representative association and Society of Ex-Budhanilkantha Students (SEBS). They also actively participate in the school governance.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/</ref>

The current principal of the school is Mr. Narayan Prasad Sharma. There are currently three vice principals in the school; Mr. Keshar Khulal, Mr Ramesh Nath Dawadi and Mr Lal Bahadur Rana.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/smt/</ref>

The list of Headmasters/Principals of the school are as follows:

1. John B Tyson, Headmaster Designate (1966)
2. Peter J Wakeman, Headmaster (1972 to 1977)
3. Ken Jones, Headmaster (1978 to 1982)
4. Dr. Tej Ratna Kansakar, Acting Headmaster (1983)
5. John Tyson, Headmaster (1983 to 1988)
6. Brian Garton, Headmaster (1989 to 1992)
7. Thomas Thomas, Headmaster (1992 to 1994)
8. Satyanarayan Rajbhandari, Principal (1994 to 1995)
9. Narayan Prasad Sharma, Principal (1996 to date)

==Infrastructure and Facilities==
[[File:Budhanilkantha School learning resource centre.jpg|thumb|right|Students using the Learning Resource Centre]]

Key infrastructures of the school are as follows:

# Four multi-purpose sports fields, Middle Pitch, Bottom Pitch, Top Pitch and Garden Pitch.
# A 25m competition swimming pool.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref>
# Four outdoor and one indoor basketball courts.
# Ten volleyball courts.
# A tennis court.
# A sports hall.
# An assembly hall with stage and full light and sound support.
# A spacious dining hall.
# Six fully equipped [[Laboratory|laboratories]] for [[Physics]], [[Chemistry]] and [[Biology]].
# A micro Hydro-electric Plant was installed with the help of Pestalozzi Overseas Children's Trust UK.
# The Learning Resource Centre (LRC) inaugurated by the First President of Nepal Rt. Hon. Dr. [[Ram Baran Yadav]] <ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/bnks%20history.htm BNKS History] accessed August 20st 2007</ref>
# Two computer labs, with latest computers and full internet access. One of them is within the LRC.
# A library within the LRC with very good collections.

During the past 25 years the school has expanded tremendously. The extension of buildings for the modern science laboratory, student hostels, class rooms, swimming pool, staff flats and office complex. The number of teaching and administrative staff has also increased. Besides this, the school has been quick to exploit changes in technology to facilitate teaching and learning.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref>

==Clubs==
[[Image:Budhanilkantha Singing.gif‎|thumb|alt=|Students performing on stage]]
The school has various clubs where students, especially those in the A-Level program, are handed over the responsibilities and they have to search for sponsors and organize and administer workshops, trainings, concerts and other educational programs under their own steams. The members at the end need to hand in a report of the accomplishments. The club works have let the students show their talent and leadership qualities, making the students outstanding in terms of extra-curricular and leadership qualities.

The clubs have designations for students that include President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Junior Secretary, members, coordinator, advisor that number from 10 to 35 members.
The clubs running are:
# Awareness Campaign Club
# Creativity Club
# Drama And Debating Club (DADC)
# BNKS.Net
# The Environment Club
# Forum of Cultural Unity on Stage (FOCUS)
# Forum of Young Economist (FYE)
# Interact Club
# LEO Club
# Junior/Youth Red Cross Circle (J/YRCC) of Budhanilkantha School
# Science Club
# Society For Open Nepal (SFON)
# Social Service Club
# Sports Training And Recreation (STAR) Club
# Peace And Human Rights Club
# Journalism Club
# Mathematics Club
# Health and Fitness Club

==Notable alumni==
*[[Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev]] (Late King of Nepal)
*[[Paras Shah]] (Ex-Crown Prince of Nepal)
*[[Nirajan Shah]] (Late Prince of Nepal)
*Birendra Bahadur Basnet (Proprietor/Managing Director of [[Buddha Air]])
*Bal Krishna Joshi (creator of Thamel.com)
*[[Bhusan Dahal]] (Director of [[Kagbeni]])
*[[Nabin Bhattarai]] (Nepali pop musician)
*Diwas Gurung (Neo-Nepalese folk music artist)
*Pukar Malla (Famous model of Nepal)<ref>http://www.cybersansar.com/models/pukar/pukarr.php</ref>
*Tulsi Ramtel (Social changer and civil activist)<ref>http://www.myrepublica.com/portal/index.php?action=news_details&news_id=22168</ref>
*Hemraj Bhandari (Senior Reporter in [[Nepal Television]])<ref>http://www.nepalitimes.com.np/issue/317/Remembrance/12575</ref>
<ref>http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullNews.php?headline=2010%2C+A+Love+Story+to+come+true+for+Manisha&NewsID=237411 accessed 23-Sep-2010</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist|2}}

==External links==
* [http://www.bnks.edu.np/ Budhanilkantha School web site]
* [http://www.sebsonline.org/ SEBS Online - Budhanilkantha School's Alumni Website]

{{Coord missing|Nepal}}

[[Category:Schools in Nepal]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1972]]

Budhanilkantha School

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'''Budhanilkantha School''', often referred to as '''BNKS''', is a public [[boarding school]] in Nepal. It located in Narayansthan, eight kilometres north of [[Kathmandu]] on the beautiful [[foothills]] of [[Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park|Shivapuri]] mountain (2,732 metres).<ref>http://www.vegetarian-restaurants.net/Nepal/Kathmandu-Valley/Budhanilkantha-Temple.htm</ref> It is named after the [[Budhailkantha Temple]] which is located nearby.

It is one of the most prestigious and elite schools of Nepal.<ref>http://www.articlesbase.com/history-articles/the-three-rs-and-beyond-education-in-nepal-2682593.html</ref> Students are enrolled from all over the country and about one third of them study on scholarships provided to the meritorious and needy after a very selective entrance exam. The school aims to impart quality education for rich and poor alike in an environment that fosters unity and equality.<ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/about/]</ref>

==Overview==

The school was established in 1972.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref> The school covers about 29 hectares (71 acres) of land. It is a full boarding school for students from 5th grade to [[A-Level]], aged 11 to 18. The school is equipped with modern day facilities like three full size multi purpose sports field, a swimming pool, assembly hall, dining hall, sports hall, Learning Resource Center, library with wi-fi internet, modern science labs and living quarters for its faculty. The students come from all over Nepal.

Although the school is governed as a Public Educational Trust, it charges tuition fees for most students and also receives funding from the Ministry of Education. This makes the school a blend of [[Private school|private]] and [[Public school (government funded)|public school]]. Approximately one third of the students receive [[scholarships]] based on merit and need. The scholarships are mostly funded by the Ministry of Education of Nepal. The [[Pestalozzi International Village]] also funds scholarships for 34 students.<ref>http://www.pestalozziworld.com/circles/scholars.html</ref>

Budhanilkantha School, since its inception has produced a considerable number of exemplary citizens. Almost all of its graduates go on to universities. Several of its graduates have attended the most prestigious universities all over the world and can be found active in aspects of public life. A lot of them have risen to be enterprising businessmen, academics, researchers, doctors, lawyers, engineers, politicians, public officials and leaders of major companies but not a single artist or poet.<ref>http://sebsonline.org/news/news_view.aspx?id=639</ref> The school has gained a very good reputation both within and outside Nepal.<ref>http://www.ecs.com.np/cover_story.php?story_id=23</ref> However, graduates of the school are often criticised in the Nepalese media for working as highly paid professionals in [[United States]] and [[Western Europe]] and not contributing enough to the economic development efforts in Nepal, urging them to return bank home.<ref>http://www.nepalitimes.com.np/issue/2002/11/29/Nation/4161 accessed 23-Sep-2010</ref>

==History==
[[Image:Sarswoti temple.jpg‎‎|thumb|alt= | ''Saraswoti'' (the goddess of learning) Temple at Budhanilkantha School]]
Budhanilkantha School was established in 1972 as a joint venture between the governments of Nepal and United Kingdom. The first batch of students took the School Leaving Certificate Examination (the national exam that is equivalent to the British [[O-Level]]) in 1980. In 1983, English was made the official language of instruction at Budhanilkantha School. The University of Cambridge([[University of Cambridge International Examinations|CIE]]) O-Level and A-Level programs were introduced in 1985.

Budhanilkantha School converted from a boys' [[single sex school]] to a [[co-educational]] institution in 1992. Co-education at Budhanilkantha has been very successful.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref>

In 1994, the British management handed over the administration to Nepalese management.

==Academics==
The school operates three courses of study:

#School Leaving Certificate level (a nationwide curriculum up to class 10 prescribed by the [[Department of Education (Nepal)|Department of Education]] of Nepal),
# [[University of Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge International]] [[A-Level]] and
# 10+2 Level (Higher Secondary Education Board of Nepal, equivalent alternative to A-Level).
[[Image:Shivapuri Budhanilkantha.jpg‎|thumb|alt=|View of the snow-clad Shivapuri mountain from the Middle Pitch]]

Entry into the school is highly selective and students must pass an entrance exam to gain admission into the school.(ghus khwaye pani huncha) Normally, entrance examinations are taken for entry into class 5 and post SLC levels. This is intended to continue the high academic status of the school.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/2010/05/12/a-level-entrance-examination/</ref>

The academics of Budhanilkantha School is rigorous and demanding. Students are expected to perform very well. Out of 95 students who took the School Leaving Certificate Examination 2010, 56 secured Distinction and the rest 39 students passed in First Division.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/2010/07/16/slc-results-2066/</ref>

Budhanilkantha School was the first school to introduce [[GCE Advanced Level]] in Nepal.<ref>http://www.wavemag.com.np/issue/article1689.html</ref> It currently offers A-Levels in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Economics, Business Studies, Sociology and English Language. It is compulsory for students to sit exams in than five subjects. Mathematics and General Paper have to be studied by all students. Most students choose to study science based subjects and some choose to combine sciences and social sciences. In A-Level exams of year 2010, 12% of entries from the school secured grade A* and 30% entries secured grade A. 56% entries from the school secured more than or equal to grade B. 73% of the total entries, excluding General Paper, was on either math or science subjects.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/category/news/</ref> Budhanilkantha students regularly feature in the [[Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge]] outstanding achiever list as the best achieving A-Level candidate in Nepal and worldwide.<ref>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=28054</ref> This reinforces that Budhanilkantha School is not only an elite institution within Nepal, but also one of the prime schools internationally.<ref>http://www.nepalnews.com/contents/2008/englishweekly/spotlight/mar/mar28/national3.php</ref>

Due to high academic achievement and a strong focus on extra curricular activities, after their A-Levels most students go on to study in some of the most prestigious colleges and universities of the world. Budhanilkantha students also regularly gain places in [[Ivy League]] institutions.<ref>http://www.articlesbase.com/history-articles/the-three-rs-and-beyond-education-in-nepal-2682593.html</ref>

==Houses==
Budhanilkantha School operates a [[house system]]. It was possibly borrowed from house system operating in British schools.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref> The school is fully residential and there are about 920 students in a school year.[[Image:Pumori House.jpg‎|thumb|alt=|Pumori House]] These students are divided into 12 houses based on sex and grade. All the houses are named after randomly chosen Himalayan peaks and have a colored flag and motto. Each house has a Housemaster, Assistant Housemaster and duty teachers who are responsible for the students of each house. The houses compete in various extracurricular activities throughout the year.

The Housemasters look after the daily affairs of the house while other members of the house help him/her do this. The houses are categorized as boy-junior & girl-junior, boy-senior & girl-senior and boy-upper senior & girl-upper senior. Each house has its one parallel house, Byasrishi parallel to Gauri Shankar for instance, that compete in different inter-school competitions to lead their houses. There is always a rivalry between parallel houses. The rivalry between Pumori House and Nilgiri House is probably the most ruthless. Different houses hold different motto. These motto help each of them to cooperate and be self respecting.

There are student House Captains and Sports Captains within the house. They are supported by a team of House Prefects. Their duty is to maintain discipline in the house and to lead the house while participating various extra-curricular activities.

{| class="wikitable"
|+
|-
! Name
! Motto
! Category
! Classes
! Color
|-
|Dhaulagiri||United We Succeed||Boys - Junior||5 and 6||style="background:orange; text-align: center;"|Orange
|-
|Makalu||Per Verancia Per Vincit||Boys - Junior||5 and 6||style="background:#003399; color:white"|Dark Blue
|-
|Annapurna||Service Through Leadership||Boys - Junior||7 and 8|| style="background:green; text-align: center;"|Green
|-
|Kanchenjunga||Wisdom, Integrity and Respect||Boys - Junior||7 and 8||style="background:#00BFFF" | Sky Blue
|-
|Nilgiri||Working Better Together||Boys - Senior||9 and 10||style="background:red; text-align: center;"|Red
|-
|Pumori||In Societate Vita||Boys - Senior||9 and 10||style="background:yellow; text-align: center;"|Yellow
|-
|Hiunchuli||Aim High||Girls - Junior||5, 6, 7 and 8||style="background:purple; text-align: center;"|Purple
|-
|Saipal||United We Stand||Girls - Junior||5, 6, 7 and 8||style="background:pink; color:white; text-align: center;"|Pink
|-
|Ratnachuli||Ever Onwards||Girls - Senior and Upper Senior||9, 10, A-Level and 10+2||style="background:green; text-align: center;"|Green
|-
|Choyu||Learning for Life||Girls - Senior and Upper Senior||9, 10, A-Level, 10+2||style="background:black; color:white; text-align: center;"|Black
|-
|Byasrishi||Quest for Enlightenment||Boys - Upper Senior||A-Level and 10+2||style="background:#000066; color:white; text-align: center;"|Dark Blue
|-
|Gay-ri Sankar|Gaurishankar||Spes Sibi Quisque||Boys - Upper Senior||A-Level, 10+2||style="background:gray; text-align: center;"|Gray
|-
|}

==Governance==

The school is managed under the Public Educational Trust. The Ministry for Education being the main trustee, the Board of Trustees (BOT) is chaired by the Education Secretary of Nepal. The school Management Committee (SMC) is responsible for the formulation, implementation and monitoring of all policy level matters. The Principal takes care of the day to day administration with the help of three Vice-Principals, Chief Administrative Officer and a team of Senior Management Team (SMT). The school is also supported by Friends of Budhanilkantha School (FOBS), the parents' representative association and Society of Ex-Budhanilkantha Students (SEBS). They also actively participate in the school governance.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/</ref>

The current principal of the school is Mr. Narayan Prasad Sharma. There are currently three vice principals in the school; Mr. Keshar Khulal, Mr Ramesh Nath Dawadi and Mr Lal Bahadur Rana.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/smt/</ref>

The list of Headmasters/Principals of the school are as follows:

1. John B Tyson, Headmaster Designate (1966)
2. Peter J Wakeman, Headmaster (1972 to 1977)
3. Ken Jones, Headmaster (1978 to 1982)
4. Dr. Tej Ratna Kansakar, Acting Headmaster (1983)
5. John Tyson, Headmaster (1983 to 1988)
6. Brian Garton, Headmaster (1989 to 1992)
7. Thomas Thomas, Headmaster (1992 to 1994)
8. Satyanarayan Rajbhandari, Principal (1994 to 1995)
9. Narayan Prasad Sharma, Principal (1996 to date)

==Infrastructure and Facilities==
[[File:Budhanilkantha School learning resource centre.jpg|thumb|right|Students using the Learning Resource Centre]]

Key infrastructures of the school are as follows:

# Four multi-purpose sports fields, Middle Pitch, Bottom Pitch, Top Pitch and Garden Pitch.
# A 25m competition swimming pool.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref>
# Four outdoor and one indoor basketball courts.
# Ten volleyball courts.
# A tennis court.
# A sports hall.
# An assembly hall with stage and full light and sound support.
# A spacious dining hall.
# Six fully equipped [[Laboratory|laboratories]] for [[Physics]], [[Chemistry]] and [[Biology]].
# A micro Hydro-electric Plant was installed with the help of Pestalozzi Overseas Children's Trust UK.
# The Learning Resource Centre (LRC) inaugurated by the First President of Nepal Rt. Hon. Dr. [[Ram Baran Yadav]] <ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/bnks%20history.htm BNKS History] accessed August 20st 2007</ref>
# Two computer labs, with latest computers and full internet access. One of them is within the LRC.
# A library within the LRC with very good collections.

During the past 25 years the school has expanded tremendously. The extension of buildings for the modern science laboratory, student hostels, class rooms, swimming pool, staff flats and office complex. The number of teaching and administrative staff has also increased. Besides this, the school has been quick to exploit changes in technology to facilitate teaching and learning.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref>

==Clubs==
[[Image:Budhanilkantha Singing.gif‎|thumb|alt=|Students performing on stage]]
The school has various clubs where students, especially those in the A-Level program, are handed over the responsibilities and they have to search for sponsors and organize and administer workshops, trainings, concerts and other educational programs under their own steams. The members at the end need to hand in a report of the accomplishments. The club works have let the students show their talent and leadership qualities, making the students outstanding in terms of extra-curricular and leadership qualities.

The clubs have designations for students that include President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Junior Secretary, members, coordinator, advisor that number from 10 to 35 members.
The clubs running are:
# Awareness Campaign Club
# Creativity Club
# Drama And Debating Club (DADC)
# BNKS.Net
# The Environment Club
# Forum of Cultural Unity on Stage (FOCUS)
# Forum of Young Economist (FYE)
# Interact Club
# LEO Club
# Junior/Youth Red Cross Circle (J/YRCC) of Budhanilkantha School
# Science Club
# Society For Open Nepal (SFON)
# Social Service Club
# Sports Training And Recreation (STAR) Club
# Peace And Human Rights Club
# Journalism Club
# Mathematics Club
# Health and Fitness Club

==Notable alumni==
*[[Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev]] (Late King of Nepal)
*[[Paras Shah]] (Ex-Crown Prince of Nepal)
*[[Nirajan Shah]] (Late Prince of Nepal)
*Birendra Bahadur Basnet (Proprietor/Managing Director of [[Buddha Air]])
*Bal Krishna Joshi (creator of Thamel.com)
*[[Bhusan Dahal]] (Director of [[Kagbeni]])
*[[Nabin Bhattarai]] (Nepali pop musician)
*Diwas Gurung (Neo-Nepalese folk music artist)
*Pukar Malla (Famous model of Nepal)<ref>http://www.cybersansar.com/models/pukar/pukarr.php</ref>
*Tulsi Ramtel (Social changer and civil activist)<ref>http://www.myrepublica.com/portal/index.php?action=news_details&news_id=22168</ref>
*Hemraj Bhandari (Senior Reporter in [[Nepal Television]])<ref>http://www.nepalitimes.com.np/issue/317/Remembrance/12575</ref>
<ref>http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullNews.php?headline=2010%2C+A+Love+Story+to+come+true+for+Manisha&NewsID=237411 accessed 23-Sep-2010</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist|2}}

==External links==
* [http://www.bnks.edu.np/ Budhanilkantha School web site]
* [http://www.sebsonline.org/ SEBS Online - Budhanilkantha School's Alumni Website]

{{Coord missing|Nepal}}

[[Category:Schools in Nepal]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1972]]

Budhanilkantha School

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'''Budhanilkantha School''', often referred to as '''BNKS''', is a public [[boarding school]] in Nepal. It located in Narayansthan, eight kilometres north of [[Kathmandu]] on the beautiful [[foothills]] of [[Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park|Shivapuri]] mountain (2,732 metres).<ref>http://www.vegetarian-restaurants.net/Nepal/Kathmandu-Valley/Budhanilkantha-Temple.htm</ref> It is named after the [[Budhailkantha Temple]] which is located nearby.

It is one of the most prestigious and elite schools of Nepal.<ref>http://www.articlesbase.com/history-articles/the-three-rs-and-beyond-education-in-nepal-2682593.html</ref> Students are enrolled from all over the country and about one third of them study on scholarships provided to the meritorious and needy after a very selective entrance exam. The school aims to impart quality education for rich and poor alike in an environment that fosters unity and equality.<ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/about/]</ref>

==Overview==

The school was established in 1972.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref> The school covers about 29 hectares (71 acres) of land. It is a full boarding school for students from 5th grade to [[A-Level]], aged 11 to 18. The school is equipped with modern day facilities like three full size multi purpose sports field, a swimming pool, assembly hall, dining hall, sports hall, Learning Resource Center, library with wi-fi internet, modern science labs and living quarters for its faculty. The students come from all over Nepal.

Although the school is governed as a Public Educational Trust, it charges tuition fees for most students and also receives funding from the Ministry of Education. This makes the school a blend of [[Private school|private]] and [[Public school (government funded)|public school]]. Approximately one third of the students receive [[scholarships]] based on merit and need. The scholarships are mostly funded by the Ministry of Education of Nepal. The [[Pestalozzi International Village]] also funds scholarships for 34 students.<ref>http://www.pestalozziworld.com/circles/scholars.html</ref>

Budhanilkantha School, since its inception has produced a considerable number of exemplary citizens. Almost all of its graduates go on to universities. Several of its graduates have attended the most prestigious universities all over the world and can be found active in aspects of public life. A lot of them have risen to be enterprising businessmen, academics, researchers, doctors, lawyers, engineers, politicians, public officials and leaders of major companies but not a single artist or poet.<ref>http://sebsonline.org/news/news_view.aspx?id=639</ref> The school has gained a very good reputation both within and outside Nepal.<ref>http://www.ecs.com.np/cover_story.php?story_id=23</ref> However, graduates of the school are often criticised in the Nepalese media for working as highly paid professionals in [[United States]] and [[Western Europe]] and not contributing enough to the economic development efforts in Nepal, urging them to return bank home.<ref>http://www.nepalitimes.com.np/issue/2002/11/29/Nation/4161 accessed 23-Sep-2010</ref>

==History==
[[Image:Sarswoti temple.jpg‎‎|thumb|alt= | ''Saraswoti'' (the goddess of learning) Temple at Budhanilkantha School]]
Budhanilkantha School was established in 1972 as a joint venture between the governments of Nepal and United Kingdom. The first batch of students took the School Leaving Certificate Examination (the national exam that is equivalent to the British [[O-Level]]) in 1980. In 1983, English was made the official language of instruction at Budhanilkantha School. The University of Cambridge([[University of Cambridge International Examinations|CIE]]) O-Level and A-Level programs were introduced in 1985.

Budhanilkantha School converted from a boys' [[single sex school]] to a [[co-educational]] institution in 1992. Co-education at Budhanilkantha has been very successful.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref>

In 1994, the British management handed over the administration to Nepalese management.

==Academics==
The school operates three courses of study:

#School Leaving Certificate level (a nationwide curriculum up to class 10 prescribed by the [[Department of Education (Nepal)|Department of Education]] of Nepal),
# [[University of Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge International]] [[A-Level]] and
# 10+2 Level (Higher Secondary Education Board of Nepal, equivalent alternative to A-Level).
[[Image:Shivapuri Budhanilkantha.jpg‎|thumb|alt=|View of the snow-clad Shivapuri mountain from the Middle Pitch]]

Entry into the school is highly selective and students must pass an entrance exam to gain admission into the school.9ghus kwaye pani huncha) Normally, entrance examinations are taken for entry into class 5 and post SLC levels. This is intended to continue the high academic status of the school.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/2010/05/12/a-level-entrance-examination/</ref>

The academics of Budhanilkantha School is rigorous and demanding. Students are expected to perform very well. Out of 95 students who took the School Leaving Certificate Examination 2010, 56 secured Distinction and the rest 39 students passed in First Division.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/2010/07/16/slc-results-2066/</ref>

Budhanilkantha School was the first school to introduce [[GCE Advanced Level]] in Nepal.<ref>http://www.wavemag.com.np/issue/article1689.html</ref> It currently offers A-Levels in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Economics, Business Studies, Sociology and English Language. It is compulsory for students to sit exams in than five subjects. Mathematics and General Paper have to be studied by all students. Most students choose to study science based subjects and some choose to combine sciences and social sciences. In A-Level exams of year 2010, 12% of entries from the school secured grade A* and 30% entries secured grade A. 56% entries from the school secured more than or equal to grade B. 73% of the total entries, excluding General Paper, was on either math or science subjects.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/category/news/</ref> Budhanilkantha students regularly feature in the [[Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge]] outstanding achiever list as the best achieving A-Level candidate in Nepal and worldwide.<ref>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=28054</ref> This reinforces that Budhanilkantha School is not only an elite institution within Nepal, but also one of the prime schools internationally.<ref>http://www.nepalnews.com/contents/2008/englishweekly/spotlight/mar/mar28/national3.php</ref>

Due to high academic achievement and a strong focus on extra curricular activities, after their A-Levels most students go on to study in some of the most prestigious colleges and universities of the world. Budhanilkantha students also regularly gain places in [[Ivy League]] institutions.<ref>http://www.articlesbase.com/history-articles/the-three-rs-and-beyond-education-in-nepal-2682593.html</ref>

==Houses==
Budhanilkantha School operates a [[house system]]. It was possibly borrowed from house system operating in British schools.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref> The school is fully residential and there are about 920 students in a school year.[[Image:Pumori House.jpg‎|thumb|alt=|Pumori House]] These students are divided into 12 houses based on sex and grade. All the houses are named after randomly chosen Himalayan peaks and have a colored flag and motto. Each house has a Housemaster, Assistant Housemaster and duty teachers who are responsible for the students of each house. The houses compete in various extracurricular activities throughout the year.

The Housemasters look after the daily affairs of the house while other members of the house help him/her do this. The houses are categorized as boy-junior & girl-junior, boy-senior & girl-senior and boy-upper senior & girl-upper senior. Each house has its one parallel house, Byasrishi parallel to Gauri Shankar for instance, that compete in different inter-school competitions to lead their houses. There is always a rivalry between parallel houses. The rivalry between Pumori House and Nilgiri House is probably the most ruthless. Different houses hold different motto. These motto help each of them to cooperate and be self respecting.

There are student House Captains and Sports Captains within the house. They are supported by a team of House Prefects. Their duty is to maintain discipline in the house and to lead the house while participating various extra-curricular activities.

{| class="wikitable"
|+
|-
! Name
! Motto
! Category
! Classes
! Color
|-
|Dhaulagiri||United We Succeed||Boys - Junior||5 and 6||style="background:orange; text-align: center;"|Orange
|-
|Makalu||Per Verancia Per Vincit||Boys - Junior||5 and 6||style="background:#003399; color:white"|Dark Blue
|-
|Annapurna||Service Through Leadership||Boys - Junior||7 and 8|| style="background:green; text-align: center;"|Green
|-
|Kanchenjunga||Wisdom, Integrity and Respect||Boys - Junior||7 and 8||style="background:#00BFFF" | Sky Blue
|-
|Nilgiri||Working Better Together||Boys - Senior||9 and 10||style="background:red; text-align: center;"|Red
|-
|Pumori||In Societate Vita||Boys - Senior||9 and 10||style="background:yellow; text-align: center;"|Yellow
|-
|Hiunchuli||Aim High||Girls - Junior||5, 6, 7 and 8||style="background:purple; text-align: center;"|Purple
|-
|Saipal||United We Stand||Girls - Junior||5, 6, 7 and 8||style="background:pink; color:white; text-align: center;"|Pink
|-
|Ratnachuli||Ever Onwards||Girls - Senior and Upper Senior||9, 10, A-Level and 10+2||style="background:green; text-align: center;"|Green
|-
|Choyu||Learning for Life||Girls - Senior and Upper Senior||9, 10, A-Level, 10+2||style="background:black; color:white; text-align: center;"|Black
|-
|Byasrishi||Quest for Enlightenment||Boys - Upper Senior||A-Level and 10+2||style="background:#000066; color:white; text-align: center;"|Dark Blue
|-
|Gay-ri Sankar|Gaurishankar||Spes Sibi Quisque||Boys - Upper Senior||A-Level, 10+2||style="background:gray; text-align: center;"|Gray
|-
|}

==Governance==

The school is managed under the Public Educational Trust. The Ministry for Education being the main trustee, the Board of Trustees (BOT) is chaired by the Education Secretary of Nepal. The school Management Committee (SMC) is responsible for the formulation, implementation and monitoring of all policy level matters. The Principal takes care of the day to day administration with the help of three Vice-Principals, Chief Administrative Officer and a team of Senior Management Team (SMT). The school is also supported by Friends of Budhanilkantha School (FOBS), the parents' representative association and Society of Ex-Budhanilkantha Students (SEBS). They also actively participate in the school governance.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/</ref>

The current principal of the school is Mr. Narayan Prasad Sharma. There are currently three vice principals in the school; Mr. Keshar Khulal, Mr Ramesh Nath Dawadi and Mr Lal Bahadur Rana.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/smt/</ref>

The list of Headmasters/Principals of the school are as follows:

1. John B Tyson, Headmaster Designate (1966)
2. Peter J Wakeman, Headmaster (1972 to 1977)
3. Ken Jones, Headmaster (1978 to 1982)
4. Dr. Tej Ratna Kansakar, Acting Headmaster (1983)
5. John Tyson, Headmaster (1983 to 1988)
6. Brian Garton, Headmaster (1989 to 1992)
7. Thomas Thomas, Headmaster (1992 to 1994)
8. Satyanarayan Rajbhandari, Principal (1994 to 1995)
9. Narayan Prasad Sharma, Principal (1996 to date)

==Infrastructure and Facilities==
[[File:Budhanilkantha School learning resource centre.jpg|thumb|right|Students using the Learning Resource Centre]]

Key infrastructures of the school are as follows:

# Four multi-purpose sports fields, Middle Pitch, Bottom Pitch, Top Pitch and Garden Pitch.
# A 25m competition swimming pool.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref>
# Four outdoor and one indoor basketball courts.
# Ten volleyball courts.
# A tennis court.
# A sports hall.
# An assembly hall with stage and full light and sound support.
# A spacious dining hall.
# Six fully equipped [[Laboratory|laboratories]] for [[Physics]], [[Chemistry]] and [[Biology]].
# A micro Hydro-electric Plant was installed with the help of Pestalozzi Overseas Children's Trust UK.
# The Learning Resource Centre (LRC) inaugurated by the First President of Nepal Rt. Hon. Dr. [[Ram Baran Yadav]] <ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/bnks%20history.htm BNKS History] accessed August 20st 2007</ref>
# Two computer labs, with latest computers and full internet access. One of them is within the LRC.
# A library within the LRC with very good collections.

During the past 25 years the school has expanded tremendously. The extension of buildings for the modern science laboratory, student hostels, class rooms, swimming pool, staff flats and office complex. The number of teaching and administrative staff has also increased. Besides this, the school has been quick to exploit changes in technology to facilitate teaching and learning.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref>

==Clubs==
[[Image:Budhanilkantha Singing.gif‎|thumb|alt=|Students performing on stage]]
The school has various clubs where students, especially those in the A-Level program, are handed over the responsibilities and they have to search for sponsors and organize and administer workshops, trainings, concerts and other educational programs under their own steams. The members at the end need to hand in a report of the accomplishments. The club works have let the students show their talent and leadership qualities, making the students outstanding in terms of extra-curricular and leadership qualities.

The clubs have designations for students that include President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Junior Secretary, members, coordinator, advisor that number from 10 to 35 members.
The clubs running are:
# Awareness Campaign Club
# Creativity Club
# Drama And Debating Club (DADC)
# BNKS.Net
# The Environment Club
# Forum of Cultural Unity on Stage (FOCUS)
# Forum of Young Economist (FYE)
# Interact Club
# LEO Club
# Junior/Youth Red Cross Circle (J/YRCC) of Budhanilkantha School
# Science Club
# Society For Open Nepal (SFON)
# Social Service Club
# Sports Training And Recreation (STAR) Club
# Peace And Human Rights Club
# Journalism Club
# Mathematics Club
# Health and Fitness Club

==Notable alumni==
*[[Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev]] (Late King of Nepal)
*[[Paras Shah]] (Ex-Crown Prince of Nepal)
*[[Nirajan Shah]] (Late Prince of Nepal)
*Birendra Bahadur Basnet (Proprietor/Managing Director of [[Buddha Air]])
*Bal Krishna Joshi (creator of Thamel.com)
*[[Bhusan Dahal]] (Director of [[Kagbeni]])
*[[Nabin Bhattarai]] (Nepali pop musician)
*Diwas Gurung (Neo-Nepalese folk music artist)
*Pukar Malla (Famous model of Nepal)<ref>http://www.cybersansar.com/models/pukar/pukarr.php</ref>
*Tulsi Ramtel (Social changer and civil activist)<ref>http://www.myrepublica.com/portal/index.php?action=news_details&news_id=22168</ref>
*Hemraj Bhandari (Senior Reporter in [[Nepal Television]])<ref>http://www.nepalitimes.com.np/issue/317/Remembrance/12575</ref>
<ref>http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullNews.php?headline=2010%2C+A+Love+Story+to+come+true+for+Manisha&NewsID=237411 accessed 23-Sep-2010</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist|2}}

==External links==
* [http://www.bnks.edu.np/ Budhanilkantha School web site]
* [http://www.sebsonline.org/ SEBS Online - Budhanilkantha School's Alumni Website]

{{Coord missing|Nepal}}

[[Category:Schools in Nepal]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1972]]

Budhanilkantha School

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'''Budhanilkantha School''', often referred to as '''BNKS''', is a public [[boarding school]] in Nepal. It located in Narayansthan, eight kilometres north of [[Kathmandu]] on the beautiful [[foothills]] of [[Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park|Shivapuri]] mountain (2,732 metres).<ref>http://www.vegetarian-restaurants.net/Nepal/Kathmandu-Valley/Budhanilkantha-Temple.htm</ref> It is named after the [[Budhailkantha Temple]] which is located nearby.

It is one of the most prestigious and elite schools of Nepal.<ref>http://www.articlesbase.com/history-articles/the-three-rs-and-beyond-education-in-nepal-2682593.html</ref> Students are enrolled from all over the country and about one third of them study on scholarships provided to the meritorious and needy after a very selective entrance exam. The school aims to impart quality education for rich and poor alike in an environment that fosters unity and equality.<ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/about/]</ref>

==Overview==

The school was established in 1972.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref> The school covers about 29 hectares (71 acres) of land. It is a full boarding school for students from 5th grade to [[A-Level]], aged 11 to 18. The school is equipped with modern day facilities like three full size multi purpose sports field, a swimming pool, assembly hall, dining hall, sports hall, Learning Resource Center, library with wi-fi internet, modern science labs and living quarters for its faculty. The students come from all over Nepal.

Although the school is governed as a Public Educational Trust, it charges tuition fees for most students and also receives funding from the Ministry of Education. This makes the school a blend of [[Private school|private]] and [[Public school (government funded)|public school]]. Approximately one third of the students receive [[scholarships]] based on merit and need. The scholarships are mostly funded by the Ministry of Education of Nepal. The [[Pestalozzi International Village]] also funds scholarships for 34 students.<ref>http://www.pestalozziworld.com/circles/scholars.html</ref>

Budhanilkantha School9campus pani ho hai), since its inception has produced a considerable number of exemplary citizens. Almost all of its graduates go on to universities. Several of its graduates have attended the most prestigious universities all over the world and can be found active in aspects of public life. A lot of them have risen to be enterprising businessmen, academics, researchers, doctors, lawyers, engineers, politicians, public officials and leaders of major companies but not a single artist or poet.<ref>http://sebsonline.org/news/news_view.aspx?id=639</ref> The school has gained a very good reputation both within and outside Nepal.<ref>http://www.ecs.com.np/cover_story.php?story_id=23</ref> However, graduates of the school are often criticised in the Nepaleseas highly paid professionals in [[United States]] and [[Western Europe]] and not contributing enough to the economic development efforts in Nepal, urging them to return bank home.<ref>http://www.nepalitimes.com.np/issue/2002/11/29/Nation/4161 accessed 23-Sep-2010</ref>

==History==
[[Image:Sarswoti temple.jpg‎‎|thumb|alt= | ''Saraswoti'' (the goddess of learning) Temple at Budhanilkantha School]]
Budhanilkantha School was established in 1972 as a joint venture between the governments of Nepal and United Kingdom. The first batch of students took the School Leaving Certificate Examination (the national exam that is equivalent to the British [[O-Level]]) in 1980. In 1983, English was made the official language of instruction at Budhanilkantha School. The University of Cambridge([[University of Cambridge International Examinations|CIE]]) O-Level and A-Level programs were introduced in 1985.

Budhanilkantha School converted from a boys' [[single sex school]] to a [[co-educational]] institution in 1992. Co-education at Budhanilkantha has been very successful.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref>

In 1994, the British management handed over the administration to Nepalese management.

==Academics==
The school operates three courses of study:

#School Leaving Certificate level (a nationwide curriculum up to class 10 prescribed by the [[Department of Education (Nepal)|Department of Education]] of Nepal),
# [[University of Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge International]] [[A-Level]] and
# 10+2 Level (Higher Secondary Education Board of Nepal, equivalent alternative to A-Level).
[[Image:Shivapuri Budhanilkantha.jpg‎|thumb|alt=|View of the snow-clad Shivapuri mountain from the Middle Pitch]]

Entry into the school is highly selective and students must pass an entrance exam to gain admission into the school. Normally, entrance examinations are taken for entry into class 5 and post SLC levels. This is intended to continue the high academic status of the school.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/2010/05/12/a-level-entrance-examination/</ref>

The academics of Budhanilkantha School is rigorous and demanding. Students are expected to perform very well. Out of 95 students who took the School Leaving Certificate Examination 2010, 56 secured Distinction and the rest 39 students passed in First Division.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/2010/07/16/slc-results-2066/</ref>

Budhanilkantha School was the first school to introduce [[GCE Advanced Level]] in Nepal.<ref>http://www.wavemag.com.np/issue/article1689.html</ref> It currently offers A-Levels in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Economics, Business Studies, Sociology and English Language. It is compulsory for students to sit exams in than five subjects. Mathematics and General Paper have to be studied by all students. Most students choose to study science based subjects and some choose to combine sciences and social sciences. In A-Level exams of year 2010, 12% of entries from the school secured grade A* and 30% entries secured grade A. 56% entries from the school secured more than or equal to grade B. 73% of the total entries, excluding General Paper, was on either math or science subjects.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/category/news/</ref> Budhanilkantha students regularly feature in the [[Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge]] outstanding achiever list as the best achieving A-Level candidate in Nepal and worldwide.<ref>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=28054</ref> This reinforces that Budhanilkantha School is not only an elite institution within Nepal, but also one of the prime schools internationally.<ref>http://www.nepalnews.com/contents/2008/englishweekly/spotlight/mar/mar28/national3.php</ref>

Due to high academic achievement and a strong focus on extra curricular activities, after their A-Levels most students go on to study in some of the most prestigious colleges and universities of the world. Budhanilkantha students also regularly gain places in [[Ivy League]] institutions.<ref>http://www.articlesbase.com/history-articles/the-three-rs-and-beyond-education-in-nepal-2682593.html</ref>

==Houses==
Budhanilkantha School operates a [[house system]]. It was possibly borrowed from house system operating in British schools.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref> The school is fully residential and there are about 920 students in a school year.[[Image:Pumori House.jpg‎|thumb|alt=|Pumori House]] These students are divided into 12 houses based on sex and grade. All the houses are named after randomly chosen Himalayan peaks and have a colored flag and motto. Each house has a Housemaster, Assistant Housemaster and duty teachers who are responsible for the students of each house. The houses compete in various extracurricular activities throughout the year.

The Housemasters look after the daily affairs of the house while other members of the house help him/her do this. The houses are categorized as boy-junior & girl-junior, boy-senior & girl-senior and boy-upper senior & girl-upper senior. Each house has its one parallel house, Byasrishi parallel to Gauri Shankar for instance, that compete in different inter-school competitions to lead their houses. There is always a rivalry between parallel houses. The rivalry between Pumori House and Nilgiri House is probably the most ruthless. Different houses hold different motto. These motto help each of them to cooperate and be self respecting.

There are student House Captains and Sports Captains within the house. They are supported by a team of House Prefects. Their duty is to maintain discipline in the house and to lead the house while participating various extra-curricular activities.

{| class="wikitable"
|+
|-
! Name
! Motto
! Category
! Classes
! Color
|-
|Dhaulagiri||United We Succeed||Boys - Junior||5 and 6||style="background:orange; text-align: center;"|Orange
|-
|Makalu||Per Verancia Per Vincit||Boys - Junior||5 and 6||style="background:#003399; color:white"|Dark Blue
|-
|Annapurna||Service Through Leadership||Boys - Junior||7 and 8|| style="background:green; text-align: center;"|Green
|-
|Kanchenjunga||Wisdom, Integrity and Respect||Boys - Junior||7 and 8||style="background:#00BFFF" | Sky Blue
|-
|Nilgiri||Working Better Together||Boys - Senior||9 and 10||style="background:red; text-align: center;"|Red
|-
|Pumori||In Societate Vita||Boys - Senior||9 and 10||style="background:yellow; text-align: center;"|Yellow
|-
|Hiunchuli||Aim High||Girls - Junior||5, 6, 7 and 8||style="background:purple; text-align: center;"|Purple
|-
|Saipal||United We Stand||Girls - Junior||5, 6, 7 and 8||style="background:pink; color:white; text-align: center;"|Pink
|-
|Ratnachuli||Ever Onwards||Girls - Senior and Upper Senior||9, 10, A-Level and 10+2||style="background:green; text-align: center;"|Green
|-
|Choyu||Learning for Life||Girls - Senior and Upper Senior||9, 10, A-Level, 10+2||style="background:black; color:white; text-align: center;"|Black
|-
|Byasrishi||Quest for Enlightenment||Boys - Upper Senior||A-Level and 10+2||style="background:#000066; color:white; text-align: center;"|Dark Blue
|-
|Gay-ri Sankar|Gaurishankar||Spes Sibi Quisque||Boys - Upper Senior||A-Level, 10+2||style="background:gray; text-align: center;"|Gray
|-
|}

==Governance==

The school is managed under the Public Educational Trust. The Ministry for Education being the main trustee, the Board of Trustees (BOT) is chaired by the Education Secretary of Nepal. The school Management Committee (SMC) is responsible for the formulation, implementation and monitoring of all policy level matters. The Principal takes care of the day to day administration with the help of three Vice-Principals, Chief Administrative Officer and a team of Senior Management Team (SMT). The school is also supported by Friends of Budhanilkantha School (FOBS), the parents' representative association and Society of Ex-Budhanilkantha Students (SEBS). They also actively participate in the school governance.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/</ref>

The current principal of the school is Mr. Narayan Prasad Sharma. There are currently three vice principals in the school; Mr. Keshar Khulal, Mr Ramesh Nath Dawadi and Mr Lal Bahadur Rana.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/smt/</ref>

The list of Headmasters/Principals of the school are as follows:

1. John B Tyson, Headmaster Designate (1966)
2. Peter J Wakeman, Headmaster (1972 to 1977)
3. Ken Jones, Headmaster (1978 to 1982)
4. Dr. Tej Ratna Kansakar, Acting Headmaster (1983)
5. John Tyson, Headmaster (1983 to 1988)
6. Brian Garton, Headmaster (1989 to 1992)
7. Thomas Thomas, Headmaster (1992 to 1994)
8. Satyanarayan Rajbhandari, Principal (1994 to 1995)
9. Narayan Prasad Sharma, Principal (1996 to date)

==Infrastructure and Facilities==
[[File:Budhanilkantha School learning resource centre.jpg|thumb|right|Students using the Learning Resource Centre]]

Key infrastructures of the school are as follows:

# Four multi-purpose sports fields, Middle Pitch, Bottom Pitch, Top Pitch and Garden Pitch.
# A 25m competition swimming pool.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref>
# Four outdoor and one indoor basketball courts.
# Ten volleyball courts.
# A tennis court.
# A sports hall.
# An assembly hall with stage and full light and sound support.
# A spacious dining hall.
# Six fully equipped [[Laboratory|laboratories]] for [[Physics]], [[Chemistry]] and [[Biology]].
# A micro Hydro-electric Plant was installed with the help of Pestalozzi Overseas Children's Trust UK.
# The Learning Resource Centre (LRC) inaugurated by the First President of Nepal Rt. Hon. Dr. [[Ram Baran Yadav]] <ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/bnks%20history.htm BNKS History] accessed August 20st 2007</ref>
# Two computer labs, with latest computers and full internet access. One of them is within the LRC.
# A library within the LRC with very good collections.

During the past 25 years the school has expanded tremendously. The extension of buildings for the modern science laboratory, student hostels, class rooms, swimming pool, staff flats and office complex. The number of teaching and administrative staff has also increased. Besides this, the school has been quick to exploit changes in technology to facilitate teaching and learning.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref>

==Clubs==
[[Image:Budhanilkantha Singing.gif‎|thumb|alt=|Students performing on stage]]
The school has various clubs where students, especially those in the A-Level program, are handed over the responsibilities and they have to search for sponsors and organize and administer workshops, trainings, concerts and other educational programs under their own steams. The members at the end need to hand in a report of the accomplishments. The club works have let the students show their talent and leadership qualities, making the students outstanding in terms of extra-curricular and leadership qualities.

The clubs have designations for students that include President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Junior Secretary, members, coordinator, advisor that number from 10 to 35 members.
The clubs running are:
# Awareness Campaign Club
# Creativity Club
# Drama And Debating Club (DADC)
# BNKS.Net
# The Environment Club
# Forum of Cultural Unity on Stage (FOCUS)
# Forum of Young Economist (FYE)
# Interact Club
# LEO Club
# Junior/Youth Red Cross Circle (J/YRCC) of Budhanilkantha School
# Science Club
# Society For Open Nepal (SFON)
# Social Service Club
# Sports Training And Recreation (STAR) Club
# Peace And Human Rights Club
# Journalism Club
# Mathematics Club
# Health and Fitness Club

==Notable alumni==
*[[Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev]] (Late King of Nepal)
*[[Paras Shah]] (Ex-Crown Prince of Nepal)
*[[Nirajan Shah]] (Late Prince of Nepal)
*Birendra Bahadur Basnet (Proprietor/Managing Director of [[Buddha Air]])
*Bal Krishna Joshi (creator of Thamel.com)
*[[Bhusan Dahal]] (Director of [[Kagbeni]])
*[[Nabin Bhattarai]] (Nepali pop musician)
*Diwas Gurung (Neo-Nepalese folk music artist)
*Pukar Malla (Famous model of Nepal)<ref>http://www.cybersansar.com/models/pukar/pukarr.php</ref>
*Tulsi Ramtel (Social changer and civil activist)<ref>http://www.myrepublica.com/portal/index.php?action=news_details&news_id=22168</ref>
*Hemraj Bhandari (Senior Reporter in [[Nepal Television]])<ref>http://www.nepalitimes.com.np/issue/317/Remembrance/12575</ref>
<ref>http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullNews.php?headline=2010%2C+A+Love+Story+to+come+true+for+Manisha&NewsID=237411 accessed 23-Sep-2010</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist|2}}

==External links==
* [http://www.bnks.edu.np/ Budhanilkantha School web site]
* [http://www.sebsonline.org/ SEBS Online - Budhanilkantha School's Alumni Website]

{{Coord missing|Nepal}}

[[Category:Schools in Nepal]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1972]]

Budhanilkantha School

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'''Budhanilkantha School''', often referred to as '''BNKS''', is a public [[boarding school]] in Nepal. It located in Narayansthan, eight kilometres north of [[Kathmandu]] on the beautiful [[foothills]] of [[Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park|Shivapuri]] mountain (2,732 metres).<ref>http://www.vegetarian-restaurants.net/Nepal/Kathmandu-Valley/Budhanilkantha-Temple.htm</ref> It is named after the [[Budhailkantha Temple]] which is located nearby.

It is one of the most prestigious and elite schools of Nepal.<ref>http://www.articlesbase.com/history-articles/the-three-rs-and-beyond-education-in-nepal-2682593.html</ref> Students are enrolled from all over the country and about one third of them study on scholarships provided to the meritorious and needy after a very selective entrance exam. The school aims to impart quality education for rich and poor alike in an environment that fosters unity and equality.<ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/about/]</ref>

==Overview==

The school was established in 1972. <ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref> The school covers about 29 hectares (71 acres) of land. It is a full boarding school for students from 5th grade to [[A-Level]], aged 11 to 18. The school is equipped with modern day facilities like three full size multi purpose sports field, a swimming pool, assembly hall, dining hall, sports hall, Learning Resource Center, library with wi-fi internet, modern science labs and living quarters for its faculty. The students come from all over Nepal.

Although the school is governed as a Public Educational Trust, it charges tuition fees for most students and also receives funding from the Ministry of Education. This makes the school a blend of [[Private school|private]] and [[Public school (government funded)|public school]]. Approximately one third of the students receive [[scholarships]] based on merit and need. The scholarships are mostly funded by the Ministry of Education of Nepal. The [[Pestalozzi International Village]] also funds scholarships for 34 students.<ref>http://www.pestalozziworld.com/circles/scholars.html</ref>

Budhanilkantha School, since its inception has produced a considerable number of exemplary citizens. Almost all of its graduates go on to universities. Several of its graduates have attended the most prestigious universities all over the world and can be found active in aspects of public life. A lot of them have risen to be enterprising businessmen, academics, researchers, doctors, lawyers, engineers, politicians, public officials and leaders of major companies.<ref>http://sebsonline.org/news/news_view.aspx?id=639</ref> The school has gained a very good reputation both within and outside Nepal.<ref>http://www.ecs.com.np/cover_story.php?story_id=23</ref> However, graduates of the school are often criticised in the Nepalese media for working as highly paid professionals in [[United States]] and [[Western Europe]] and not contributing enough to the economic development efforts in Nepal, urging them to return bank home.<ref>http://www.nepalitimes.com.np/issue/2002/11/29/Nation/4161 accessed 23-Sep-2010</ref>

==History==
[[Image:Sarswoti_temple.jpg‎‎|thumb|alt= | ''Saraswoti'' (the goddess of learning) Temple at Budhanilkantha School]]
Budhanilkantha School was established in 1972 as a joint venture between the governments of Nepal and United Kingdom. The first batch of students took the School Leaving Certificate Examination (the national exam that is equivalent to the British [[O-Level]]) in 1980. In 1983, English was made the official language of instruction at Budhanilkantha School. The University of Cambridge([[University of Cambridge International Examinations|CIE]]) O-Level and A-Level programs were introduced in 1985.

Budhanilkantha School converted from a boys' [[single sex school]] to a [[co-educational]] institution in 1992. Co-education at Budhanilkantha has been very successful.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref>

In 1994, the British management handed over the administration to Nepalese management.

==Academics==
The school operates three courses of study:

#School Leaving Certificate level (a nationwide curriculum up to class 10 prescribed by the [[Department of Education (Nepal)|Department of Education]] of Nepal),
# [[University of Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge International]] [[A-Level]] and
# 10+2 Level (Higher Secondary Education Board of Nepal, equivalent alternative to A-Level).
[[Image:Shivapuri_Budhanilkantha.jpg‎|thumb|alt=|View of the snow-clad Shivapuri mountain from the Middle Pitch]]

Entry into the school is highly selective and students must pass an entrance exam to gain admission into the school. Normally, entrance examinations are taken for entry into class 5 and post SLC levels. This is intended to continue the high academic status of the school.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/2010/05/12/a-level-entrance-examination/</ref>

The academics of Budhanilkantha School is rigorous and demanding. Students are expected to perform very well. Out of 95 students who took the School Leaving Certificate Examination 2010, 56 secured Distinction and the rest 39 students passed in First Division.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/2010/07/16/slc-results-2066/</ref>

Budhanilkantha School was the first school to introduce [[GCE Advanced Level]] in Nepal.<ref>http://www.wavemag.com.np/issue/article1689.html</ref> It currently offers A-Levels in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Economics, Business Studies, Sociology and General Paper. It is compulsory for students to sit exams in than five subjects. Mathematics and General Paper have to be studied by all students. Most students choose to study science based subjects and some choose to combine sciences and social sciences. In A-Level exams of year 2010, 12% of entries from the school secured grade A* and 30% entries secured grade A. 56% entries from the school secured more than or equal to grade B. 73% of the total entries, excluding General Paper, was on either math or science subjects.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/category/news/</ref> Budhanilkantha students regularly feature in the [[Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge]] outstanding achiever list as the best achieving A-Level candidate in Nepal and worldwide.<ref>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=28054</ref> This reinforces that Budhanilkantha School is not only an elite institution within Nepal, but also one of the prime schools internationally. <ref>http://www.nepalnews.com/contents/2008/englishweekly/spotlight/mar/mar28/national3.php</ref>

Due to high academic achievement and a strong focus on extra curricular activities, after their A-Levels most students go on to study in some of the most prestigious colleges and universities of the world. Budhanilkantha students also regularly gain places in [[Ivy League]] institutions.<ref>http://www.articlesbase.com/history-articles/the-three-rs-and-beyond-education-in-nepal-2682593.html</ref>

==Houses==
Budhanilkantha School operates a [[house system]]. It was possibly borrowed from house system operating in British schools. <ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref> The school is fully residential and there are about 920 students in a school year.[[Image:Pumori_House.jpg‎|thumb|alt=|Pumori House]] These students are divided into 12 houses based on sex and grade. All the houses are named after randomly chosen Himalayan peaks and have a colored flag and motto. Each house has a Housemaster, Assistant Housemaster and duty teachers who are responsible for the students of each house. The houses compete in various extracurricular activities throughout the year.

The Housemasters look after the daily affairs of the house while other members of the house help him/her do this. The houses are categorized as boy-junior & girl-junior, boy-senior & girl-senior and boy-upper senior & girl-upper senior. Each house has its one parallel house, Byasrishi parallel to Gauri Shankar for instance, that compete in different inter-school competitions to lead their houses. There is always a rivalry between parallel houses. The rivalry between Pumori House and Nilgiri House is probably the most ruthless. Different houses hold different motto. These motto help each of them to cooperate and be self respecting.

There are student House Captains and Sports Captains within the house. They are supported by a team of House Prefects. Their duty is to maintain discipline in the house and to lead the house while participating various extra-curricular activities.

{| class="wikitable"
|+
|-
! Name
! Motto
! Category
! Classes
! Color
|-
|Dhaulagiri||United We Succeed||Boys - Junior||5 and 6||style="background:orange; text-align: center;"|Orange
|-
|Makalu||Per Verancia Per Vincit||Boys - Junior||5 and 6||style="background:#003399; color:white"|Dark Blue
|-
|Annapurna||Service Through Leadership||Boys - Junior||7 and 8|| style="background:green; text-align: center;"|Green
|-
|Kanchenjunga||Wisdom, Integrity and Respect||Boys - Junior||7 and 8||style="background:#00BFFF" | Sky Blue
|-
|Nilgiri||Working Better Together||Boys - Senior||9 and 10||style="background:red; text-align: center;"|Red
|-
|Pumori||In Societate Vita||Boys - Senior||9 and 10||style="background:yellow; text-align: center;"|Yellow
|-
|Hiunchuli||Aim High||Girls - Junior||5, 6, 7 and 8||style="background:purple; text-align: center;"|Purple
|-
|Saipal||United We Stand||Girls - Junior||5, 6, 7 and 8||style="background:pink; color:white; text-align: center;"|Pink
|-
|Ratnachuli||Ever Onwards||Girls - Senior and Upper Senior||9, 10, A-Level and 10+2||style="background:green; text-align: center;"|Green
|-
|Choyu||Learning for Life||Girls - Senior and Upper Senior||9, 10, A-Level, 10+2||style="background:black; color:white; text-align: center;"|Black
|-
|Byasrishi||Quest for Enlightenment||Boys - Upper Senior||A-Level and 10+2||style="background:#000066; color:white; text-align: center;"|Dark Blue
|-
|Gay-ri Sankar|Gaurishankar||Spes Sibi Quisque||Boys - Upper Senior||A-Level, 10+2||style="background:gray; text-align: center;"|Gray
|-
|}

==Governance==

The school is managed under the Public Educational Trust. The Ministry for Education being the main trustee, the Board of Trustees (BOT) is chaired by the Education Secretary of Nepal. The school Management Committee (SMC) is responsible for the formulation, implementation and monitoring of all policy level matters. The Principal takes care of the day to day administration with the help of three Vice-Principals, Chief Administrative Officer and a team of Senior Management Team (SMT). The school is also supported by Friends of Budhanilkantha School (FOBS), the parents' representative association and Society of Ex-Budhanilkantha Students (SEBS). They also actively participate in the school governance.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/</ref>

The current principal of the school is Mr. Narayan Prasad Sharma. There are currently three vice principals in the school; Mr. Keshar Khulal, Mr Ramesh Nath Dawadi and Mr Lal Bahadur Rana.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/smt/</ref>

The list of Headmasters/Principals of the school are as follows:

1. John B Tyson, Headmaster Designate (1966)
2. Peter J Wakeman, Headmaster (1972 to 1977)
3. Ken Jones, Headmaster (1978 to 1982)
4. Dr. Tej Ratna Kansakar, Acting Headmaster (1983)
5. John Tyson, Headmaster (1983 to 1988)
6. Brian Garton, Headmaster (1989 to 1992)
7. Thomas Thomas, Headmaster (1992 to 1994)
8. Satyanarayan Rajbhandari, Principal (1994 to 1995)
9. Narayan Prasad Sharma, Principal (1996 to date)

==Infrastructure and Facilities==
[[File:Budhanilkantha School learning resource centre.jpg|thumb|right|Students using the Learning Resource Centre]]

Key infrastructures of the school are as follows:

# Four multi-purpose sports fields, Middle Pitch, Bottom Pitch, Top Pitch and Garden Pitch.
# A 25m competition swimming pool.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref>
# Four outdoor and one indoor basketball courts.
# Ten volleyball courts.
# A tennis court.
# A sports hall.
# An assembly hall with stage and full light and sound support.
# A spacious dining hall.
# Six fully equipped [[Laboratory|laboratories]] for [[Physics]], [[Chemistry]] and [[Biology]].
# A micro Hydro-electric Plant was installed with the help of Pestalozzi Overseas Children's Trust UK.
# The Learning Resource Centre (LRC) inaugurated by the First President of Nepal Rt. Hon. Dr. [[Ram Baran Yadav]] <ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/bnks%20history.htm BNKS History] accessed August 20st 2007</ref>
# Two computer labs, with latest computers and full internet access. One of them is within the LRC.
# A library within the LRC with very good collections.

During the past 25 years the school has expanded tremendously. The extension of buildings for the modern science laboratory, student hostels, class rooms, swimming pool, staff flats and office complex. The number of teaching and administrative staff has also increased. Besides this, the school has been quick to exploit changes in technology to facilitate teaching and learning.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref>

==Clubs==
[[Image:Budhanilkantha_Singing.gif‎|thumb|alt=|Students performing on stage]]
The school has various clubs where students, especially those in the A-Level program, are handed over the responsibilities and they have to search for sponsors and organize and administer workshops, trainings, concerts and other educational programs under their own steams. The members at the end need to hand in a report of the accomplishments. The club works have let the students show their talent and leadership qualities, making the students outstanding in terms of extra-curricular and leadership qualities.

The clubs have designations for students that include President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Junior Secretary, members, coordinator, advisor that number from 10 to 35 members.
The clubs running are:
# Awareness Campaign Club
# Creativity Club
# Drama And Debating Club (DADC)
# BNKS.Net
# The Environment Club
# Forum of Cultural Unity on Stage (FOCUS)
# Forum of Young Economist (FYE)
# Interact Club
# LEO Club
# Junior/Youth Red Cross Circle (J/YRCC) of Budhanilkantha School
# Science Club
# Society For Open Nepal (SFON)
# Social Service Club
# Sports Training And Recreation (STAR) Club
# Peace And Human Rights Club
# Journalism Club
# Mathematics Club
# Health and Fitness Club

==Notable alumni==
*[[Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev]] (Late King of Nepal)
*[[Paras Shah]] (Ex-Crown Prince of Nepal)
*[[Nirajan Shah]] (Late Prince of Nepal)
*Birendra Bahadur Basnet (Proprietor/Managing Director of [[Buddha Air]])
*Bal Krishna Joshi (creator of Thamel.com)
*[[Bhusan Dahal]] (Director of [[Kagbeni]])
*[[Nabin Bhattarai]] (Nepali pop musician)
*Diwas Gurung (Neo-Nepalese folk music artist)
*Pukar Malla (Famous model of Nepal)<ref>http://www.cybersansar.com/models/pukar/pukarr.php</ref>
*Tulsi Ramtel (Social changer and civil activist)<ref>http://www.myrepublica.com/portal/index.php?action=news_details&news_id=22168</ref>
*Hemraj Bhandari (Senior Reporter in [[Nepal Television]])<ref>http://www.nepalitimes.com.np/issue/317/Remembrance/12575</ref>
*Samrat Dahal (Businessman married to actress [[Manisha Koirala]])<ref>http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullNews.php?headline=2010%2C+A+Love+Story+to+come+true+for+Manisha&NewsID=237411 accessed 23-Sep-2010</ref>
*Jip Tshering Lama (Businessman and Central Committee Member of [[Nepali Congress]])<ref>http://www.sherpakyidug.org/e-talk/etalk1.asp</ref>
*Amit Raj Mulmi (executive director-BIG BITE fastfood, Pokhara, first and only of its kind in Pokhara.) www.bigbitepokhara.com

==References==
{{Reflist|2}}

==External links==
* [http://www.bnks.edu.np/ Budhanilkantha School web site]
* [http://www.sebsonline.org/ SEBS Online - Budhanilkantha School's Alumni Website]

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[[Category:Schools in Nepal]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1972]]

Budhanilkantha School

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'''Budhanilkantha School''', often referred to as '''BNKS''', is a public [[boarding school]] in Nepal. It located in Narayansthan, eight kilometres north of [[Kathmandu]] on the beautiful [[foothills]] of [[Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park|Shivapuri]] mountain (2,732 metres).<ref>http://www.vegetarian-restaurants.net/Nepal/Kathmandu-Valley/Budhanilkantha-Temple.htm</ref> It is named after the [[Budhailkantha Temple]] which is located nearby.

It is one of the most prestigious and elite schools of Nepal.<ref>http://www.articlesbase.com/history-articles/the-three-rs-and-beyond-education-in-nepal-2682593.html</ref> Students are enrolled from all over the country and about one third of them study on scholarships provided to the meritorious and needy after a very selective entrance exam. The school aims to impart quality education for rich and poor alike in an environment that fosters unity and equality.<ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/about/]</ref>

==Overview==

The school was established in 1972. <ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref> The school covers about 29 hectares (71 acres) of land. It is a full boarding school for students from 5th grade to [[A-Level]], aged 11 to 18. The school is equipped with modern day facilities like three full size multi purpose sports field, a swimming pool, assembly hall, dining hall, sports hall, Learning Resource Center, library with wi-fi internet, modern science labs and living quarters for its faculty. The students come from all over Nepal.

Although the school is governed as a Public Educational Trust, it charges tuition fees for most students and also receives funding from the Ministry of Education. This makes the school a blend of [[Private school|private]] and [[Public school (government funded)|public school]]. Approximately one third of the students receive [[scholarships]] based on merit and need. The scholarships are mostly funded by the Ministry of Education of Nepal. The [[Pestalozzi International Village]] also funds scholarships for 34 students.<ref>http://www.pestalozziworld.com/circles/scholars.html</ref>

Budhanilkantha School, since its inception has produced a considerable number of exemplary citizens. Almost all of its graduates go on to universities. Several of its graduates have attended the most prestigious universities all over the world and can be found active in aspects of public life. A lot of them have risen to be enterprising businessmen, academics, researchers, doctors, lawyers, engineers, politicians, public officials and leaders of major companies.<ref>http://sebsonline.org/news/news_view.aspx?id=639</ref> The school has gained a very good reputation both within and outside Nepal.<ref>http://www.ecs.com.np/cover_story.php?story_id=23</ref> However, graduates of the school are often criticised in the Nepalese media for working as highly paid professionals in [[United States]] and [[Western Europe]] and not contributing enough to the economic development efforts in Nepal, urging them to return bank home.<ref>http://www.nepalitimes.com.np/issue/2002/11/29/Nation/4161 accessed 23-Sep-2010</ref>

==History==
[[Image:Sarswoti_temple.jpg‎‎|thumb|alt= | ''Saraswoti'' (the goddess of learning) Temple at Budhanilkantha School]]
Budhanilkantha School was established in 1972 as a joint venture between the governments of Nepal and United Kingdom. The first batch of students took the School Leaving Certificate Examination (the national exam that is equivalent to the British [[O-Level]]) in 1980. In 1983, English was made the official language of instruction at Budhanilkantha School. The University of Cambridge([[University of Cambridge International Examinations|CIE]]) O-Level and A-Level programs were introduced in 1985.

Budhanilkantha School converted from a boys' [[single sex school]] to a [[co-educational]] institution in 1992. Co-education at Budhanilkantha has been very successful.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref>

In 1994, the British management handed over the administration to Nepalese management.

==Academics==
The school operates three courses of study:

#School Leaving Certificate level (a nationwide curriculum up to class 10 prescribed by the [[Department of Education (Nepal)|Department of Education]] of Nepal),
# [[University of Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge International]] [[A-Level]] and
# 10+2 Level (Higher Secondary Education Board of Nepal, equivalent alternative to A-Level).
[[Image:Shivapuri_Budhanilkantha.jpg‎|thumb|alt=|View of the snow-clad Shivapuri mountain from the Middle Pitch]]

Entry into the school is highly selective and students must pass an entrance exam to gain admission into the school. Normally, entrance examinations are taken for entry into class 5 and post SLC levels. This is intended to continue the high academic status of the school.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/2010/05/12/a-level-entrance-examination/</ref>

The academics of Budhanilkantha School is rigorous and demanding. Students are expected to perform very well. Out of 95 students who took the School Leaving Certificate Examination 2010, 56 secured Distinction and the rest 39 students passed in First Division.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/2010/07/16/slc-results-2066/</ref>

Budhanilkantha School was the first school to introduce [[GCE Advanced Level]] in Nepal.<ref>http://www.wavemag.com.np/issue/article1689.html</ref> It currently offers A-Levels in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Economics, Business Studies, Sociology and General Paper. It is compulsory for students to sit exams in than five subjects. Mathematics and General Paper have to be studied by all students. Most students choose to study science based subjects and some choose to combine sciences and social sciences. In A-Level exams of year 2010, 12% of entries from the school secured grade A* and 30% entries secured grade A. 56% entries from the school secured more than or equal to grade B. 73% of the total entries, excluding General Paper, was on either math or science subjects.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/category/news/</ref> Budhanilkantha students regularly feature in the [[Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge]] outstanding achiever list as the best achieving A-Level candidate in Nepal and worldwide.<ref>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=28054</ref> This reinforces that Budhanilkantha School is not only an elite institution within Nepal, but also one of the prime schools internationally. <ref>http://www.nepalnews.com/contents/2008/englishweekly/spotlight/mar/mar28/national3.php</ref>

Due to high academic achievement and a strong focus on extra curricular activities, after their A-Levels most students go on to study in some of the most prestigious colleges and universities of the world. Budhanilkantha students also regularly gain places in [[Ivy League]] institutions.<ref>http://www.articlesbase.com/history-articles/the-three-rs-and-beyond-education-in-nepal-2682593.html</ref>

==Houses==
Budhanilkantha School operates a [[house system]]. It was possibly borrowed from house system operating in British schools. <ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref> The school is fully residential and there are about 920 students in a school year.[[Image:Pumori_House.jpg‎|thumb|alt=|Pumori House]] These students are divided into 12 houses based on sex and grade. All the houses are named after randomly chosen Himalayan peaks and have a colored flag and motto. Each house has a Housemaster, Assistant Housemaster and duty teachers who are responsible for the students of each house. The houses compete in various extracurricular activities throughout the year.

The Housemasters look after the daily affairs of the house while other members of the house help him/her do this. The houses are categorized as boy-junior & girl-junior, boy-senior & girl-senior and boy-upper senior & girl-upper senior. Each house has its one parallel house, Byasrishi parallel to Gauri Shankar for instance, that compete in different inter-school competitions to lead their houses. There is always a rivalry between parallel houses. The rivalry between Pumori House and Nilgiri House is probably the most ruthless. Different houses hold different motto. These motto help each of them to cooperate and be self respecting.

There are student House Captains and Sports Captains within the house. They are supported by a team of House Prefects. Their duty is to maintain discipline in the house and to lead the house while participating various extra-curricular activities.

{| class="wikitable"
|+
|-
! Name
! Motto
! Category
! Classes
! Color
|-
|Dhaulagiri||United We Succeed||Boys - Junior||5 and 6||style="background:orange; text-align: center;"|Orange
|-
|Makalu||Per Verancia Per Vincit||Boys - Junior||5 and 6||style="background:#003399; color:white"|Dark Blue
|-
|Annapurna||Service Through Leadership||Boys - Junior||7 and 8|| style="background:green; text-align: center;"|Green
|-
|Kanchenjunga||Wisdom, Integrity and Respect||Boys - Junior||7 and 8||style="background:#00BFFF" | Sky Blue
|-
|Nilgiri||Working Better Together||Boys - Senior||9 and 10||style="background:red; text-align: center;"|Red
|-
|Pumori||In Societate Vita||Boys - Senior||9 and 10||style="background:yellow; text-align: center;"|Yellow
|-
|Hiunchuli||Aim High||Girls - Junior||5, 6, 7 and 8||style="background:purple; text-align: center;"|Purple
|-
|Saipal||United We Stand||Girls - Junior||5, 6, 7 and 8||style="background:pink; color:white; text-align: center;"|Pink
|-
|Ratnachuli||Ever Onwards||Girls - Senior and Upper Senior||9, 10, A-Level and 10+2||style="background:green; text-align: center;"|Green
|-
|Choyu||Learning for Life||Girls - Senior and Upper Senior||9, 10, A-Level, 10+2||style="background:black; color:white; text-align: center;"|Black
|-
|Byasrishi||Quest for Enlightenment||Boys - Upper Senior||A-Level and 10+2||style="background:#000066; color:white; text-align: center;"|Dark Blue
|-
|Gay-ri Sankar|Gaurishankar||Spes Sibi Quisque||Boys - Upper Senior||A-Level, 10+2||style="background:gray; text-align: center;"|Gray
|-
|}

==Governance==

The school is managed under the Public Educational Trust. The Ministry for Education being the main trustee, the Board of Trustees (BOT) is chaired by the Education Secretary of Nepal. The school Management Committee (SMC) is responsible for the formulation, implementation and monitoring of all policy level matters. The Principal takes care of the day to day administration with the help of three Vice-Principals, Chief Administrative Officer and a team of Senior Management Team (SMT). The school is also supported by Friends of Budhanilkantha School (FOBS), the parents' representative association and Society of Ex-Budhanilkantha Students (SEBS). They also actively participate in the school governance.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/</ref>

The current principal of the school is Mr. Narayan Prasad Sharma. There are currently three vice principals in the school; Mr. Keshar Khulal, Mr Ramesh Nath Dawadi and Mr Lal Bahadur Rana.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/smt/</ref>

The list of Headmasters/Principals of the school are as follows:

1. John B Tyson, Headmaster Designate (1966)
2. Peter J Wakeman, Headmaster (1972 to 1977)
3. Ken Jones, Headmaster (1978 to 1982)
4. Dr. Tej Ratna Kansakar, Acting Headmaster (1983)
5. John Tyson, Headmaster (1983 to 1988)
6. Brian Garton, Headmaster (1989 to 1992)
7. Thomas Thomas, Headmaster (1992 to 1994)
8. Satyanarayan Rajbhandari, Principal (1994 to 1995)
9. Narayan Prasad Sharma, Principal (1996 to date)

==Infrastructure and Facilities==
[[File:Budhanilkantha School learning resource centre.jpg|thumb|right|Students using the Learning Resource Centre]]

Key infrastructures of the school are as follows:

# Four multi-purpose sports fields, Middle Pitch, Bottom Pitch, Top Pitch and Garden Pitch.
# A 25m competition swimming pool.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref>
# Four outdoor and one indoor basketball courts.
# Ten volleyball courts.
# A tennis court.
# A sports hall.
# An assembly hall with stage and full light and sound support.
# A spacious dining hall.
# Six fully equipped [[Laboratory|laboratories]] for [[Physics]], [[Chemistry]] and [[Biology]].
# A micro Hydro-electric Plant was installed with the help of Pestalozzi Overseas Children's Trust UK.
# The Learning Resource Centre (LRC) inaugurated by the First President of Nepal Rt. Hon. Dr. [[Ram Baran Yadav]] <ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/bnks%20history.htm BNKS History] accessed August 20st 2007</ref>
# Two computer labs, with latest computers and full internet access. One of them is within the LRC.
# A library within the LRC with very good collections.

During the past 25 years the school has expanded tremendously. The extension of buildings for the modern science laboratory, student hostels, class rooms, swimming pool, staff flats and office complex. The number of teaching and administrative staff has also increased. Besides this, the school has been quick to exploit changes in technology to facilitate teaching and learning.<ref>http://bnks.edu.np/about/history/</ref>

==Clubs==
[[Image:Budhanilkantha_Singing.gif‎|thumb|alt=|Students performing on stage]]
The school has various clubs where students, especially those in the A-Level program, are handed over the responsibilities and they have to search for sponsors and organize and administer workshops, trainings, concerts and other educational programs under their own steams. The members at the end need to hand in a report of the accomplishments. The club works have let the students show their talent and leadership qualities, making the students outstanding in terms of extra-curricular and leadership qualities.

The clubs have designations for students that include President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Junior Secretary, members, coordinator, advisor that number from 10 to 35 members.
The clubs running are:
# Awareness Campaign Club
# Creativity Club
# Drama And Debating Club (DADC)
# BNKS.Net
# The Environment Club
# Forum of Cultural Unity on Stage (FOCUS)
# Forum of Young Economist (FYE)
# Interact Club
# LEO Club
# Junior/Youth Red Cross Circle (J/YRCC) of Budhanilkantha School
# Science Club
# Society For Open Nepal (SFON)
# Social Service Club
# Sports Training And Recreation (STAR) Club
# Peace And Human Rights Club
# Journalism Club
# Mathematics Club
# Health and Fitness Club

==Notable alumni==
*[[Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev]] (Late King of Nepal)
*[[Paras Shah]] (Ex-Crown Prince of Nepal)
*[[Nirajan Shah]] (Late Prince of Nepal)
*Birendra Bahadur Basnet (Proprietor/Managing Director of [[Buddha Air]])
*Bal Krishna Joshi (creator of Thamel.com)
*[[Bhusan Dahal]] (Director of [[Kagbeni]])
*[[Nabin Bhattarai]] (Nepali pop musician)
*Diwas Gurung (Neo-Nepalese folk music artist)
*Pukar Malla (Famous model of Nepal)<ref>http://www.cybersansar.com/models/pukar/pukarr.php</ref>
*Tulsi Ramtel (Social changer and civil activist)<ref>http://www.myrepublica.com/portal/index.php?action=news_details&news_id=22168</ref>
*Hemraj Bhandari (Senior Reporter in [[Nepal Television]])<ref>http://www.nepalitimes.com.np/issue/317/Remembrance/12575</ref>
*Samrat Dahal (Businessman married to actress [[Manisha Koirala]])<ref>http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullNews.php?headline=2010%2C+A+Love+Story+to+come+true+for+Manisha&NewsID=237411 accessed 23-Sep-2010</ref>
*Jip Tshering Lama (Businessman and Central Committee Member of [[Nepali Congress]])<ref>http://www.sherpakyidug.org/e-talk/etalk1.asp</ref>
*Amit Raj Mulmi (executive director-BIG BITE fastfood, Pokhara, first and only of its kind in Pokhara.)

==References==
{{Reflist|2}}

==External links==
* [http://www.bnks.edu.np/ Budhanilkantha School web site]
* [http://www.sebsonline.org/ SEBS Online - Budhanilkantha School's Alumni Website]

{{Coord missing|Nepal}}

[[Category:Schools in Nepal]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1972]]

Budhanilkantha School

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| headmaster =
| headmistress =
| head teacher =
| principal = Mr. Narayan Prasad Sharma
| director =
| superintendent =
| type = [[Public school (government funded)|Public]]{{dn}}, [[Boarding school]] , [[coeducational]]
| established = 1972
| staff =
| faculty =
| students = 1000 [[approximately|approx]]
| enrollment =
| address = P. O. Box :- 1018 Kathmandu, Nepal
| city = Kathmandu
| state =
| country = Nepal
| free_label =
| free =
| colors =
| mascot =
| nickname =
| song =
| district = Kathmandu
| affiliations = [[SEBS|Society of Ex Budhanilkantha Students]], [[FOBS|Friends of Budhanilkantha School]]
| endowment =
| authorizer =
| information = +977-1-4371637,+977-1-4370248
| website = [http://www.bnks.edu.np bnks.edu.np]
}}

'''Budhanilkantha School''' is a public school in [[Kathmandu]]. It is the government designated ‘National School’ of Nepal<ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/about/]</ref>.

==Overview==

The school was established in 1972 as a joint venture between the government of Nepal and the government of the United Kingdom. The school covers about 600 ropanies (1 ropanies=5476 sq ft). The school is a residential school for student from 5th grade to 12th grade with several playgrounds, a swimming pool, assembly hall, dining hall, sports hall, Learning Resource Center, library with wi-fi internet, modern science labs and living quarters for its faculty. The majority of the students, who range from year 9 to year 12, are boarders. The students come from throughout Nepal. Enrollment is tuition based but there are [[scholarship]]s offered under the Nepali government after an annual entrance exam. Approximately one third of the students receive scholarships based on merit and need.

==History==

Budhanilkantha School was established in 1972.

The school was boys oriented until 1992 when it was declared as a co-educational institution. The year was very significant and a milestone in the history of the school as it saw the introduction of the first batch of girls into the system. Co-education at Budhanilkantha has indeed been very successful.

In 1994, the British Management handed over the administration to Nepalese management. Many concerned feared that with the hand over, the quality would deteriorate. But, the Nepali management team has done an excellent job of establishing and maintaining the school as a center of excellence. School discipline seems to have vastly improved.

With the support of Board of Governors, Senior Management Team (SMT), Teaching and Administrative staff, Students, Parents and many other well-wishers, the school has been able to become a true center of excellence. Most of the Budhanilkantha School students have turned out to be skilled professionals in various fields both in Nepal and abroad.

==Administration==

The role of the administrative management of any organization is very important to achieve the desired goals. Budhanilkantha School has had effective plans and programs to run the organization smoothly. To execute the plan and program, Budhanilkantha school has a board of governors, The senior Management team, the teaching and administrative staff. principal, vice principals, sr. Teachers and general teachers in the teaching staff whereas Bursar, Deputy Bursar, chief accountant, catering manager, Maintenance Officer, Head Matron and many other members of staff are in the administration section.

==Course of study==
The school operates three courses of study:

#School Leaving Certificate level (a nationwide curriculum up to class 10 prescribed by the [[Department of Education (Nepal)|Department of Education]], Ministry of Education and Sports, Government of Nepal
# 10+2 Level (2 years of study post S.L.C., prescribed by the Higher Secondary Education Board, Nepal, and
# [[General Certificate of Education]]

Most students go on to attend prestigious colleges and universities in Nepal, India, the United States, and the United Kingdom. The alumni association - Society of Ex Budhanilkantha Students (SEBS) of Budhanilkantha school, actively engages in uplifting the Nepali society through various programs and takes an interest in the school's activities.

The school not only achieves high academic standards but also imparts multi-dimensional skills and leadership qualities through an array of sports and extracurricular activities. Among those are drama production, debates and many other extracurricular activities.

The school is managed by a [[Board Of Governors]] (BOG) consisting of the Chairman (nominated by Ministry of Education and Sports); a representative of the British Embassy; Joint Secretary, Ministry of Education and Sports; Director, Central Region Education Directorate; a representative from the palace; two representative from the parents; the chairperson of the Friends Of Budhanilkantha School (FOBS) and the principal of the School as member-secretary. In the first two decades of its operation, the school was managed by a succession of British head-masters.

==Houses==
The school is fully residential and there are about 920 [[students]] in a school year. These [[students]] are sorted into 12 houses based on sex and grade. All the houses are named after randomly chosen Himalayan peaks and have a colored flag and motto. Each house has a Head of House, Assistant Head of House and duty teachers who are responsible for the students of each house. The houses compete in various extracurricular activities throughout the year.

The Head of House looks after the daily [[affairs]] of the house while other members of the house help him/her do this. The houses are categorized as boy-junior & girl-junior, boy-senior & girl-senior and boy-upper [[twelfth grade|senior]] & girl-upper senior. Each house has its one parallel house, Byasrishi parallel to Gauri Shankar for instance, that compete in different inter-school [[competitions]] to lead their houses.

{| class="wikitable"
|+
|-
! Name
! Motto
! Category
! Classes
! Color
|-
|Dhaulagiri||United We Succeed||Boys - Junior||5 and 6||style="background:orange; text-align: center;"|Orange
|-
|Makalu||Per Verancia Per Vincit||Boys - Junior||5 and 6||style="background:#003399; color:white"|Dark Blue
|-
|Annapurna||Service Through Leadership||Boys - Junior||7 and 8|| style="background:green; text-align: center;"|Green
|-
|Kanchenjunga||Wisdom, Integrity and Respect||Boys - Junior||7 and 8||style="background:#00BFFF" | Sky Blue
|-
|Nilgiri||Working Better Together||Boys - Senior||9 and 10||style="background:red; text-align: center;"|Red
|-
|Pumori||In Societate Vita||Boys - Senior||9 and 10||style="background:yellow; text-align: center;"|Yellow
|-
|Hiunchuli||Aim High||Girls - Junior||5, 6, 7 and 8||style="background:purple; text-align: center;"|Purple
|-
|Saipal||United We Stand||Girls - Junior||5, 6, 7 and 8||style="background:pink; color:white; text-align: center;"|Pink
|-
|Ratnachuli||Ever Onwards||Girls - Senior and Upper Senior||9, 10, A-Level and 10+2||style="background:green; text-align: center;"|Green
|-
|Choyu||Learning for Life||Girls - Senior and Upper Senior||9, 10, A-Level, 10+2||style="background:black; color:white; text-align: center;"|Black
|-
|Byasrishi||Quest for Enlightenment||Boys - Upper Senior||A-Level and 10+2||style="background:#000066; color:white; text-align: center;"|Dark Blue
|-
|Gay-ri Sankar|Gaurishankar||SPES SIBI QUISQUE||Boys - Upper Senior||A-Level, 10+2||style="background:gray; text-align: center;"|Gray
|-
|}

Entry into the school is highly selective and students must pass an [[entrance]] exam to gain admission into the school. Normally, entrance examinations are taken for entry into class 5 and post SLC levels. This is intended to continue the high academic status of the school.
Different houses held [[different]] [[motto]]. These motto help each of them to cooperate and be self respecting. Along with the motto, other programmes are also held along each houses to develop a talent in the students of Budhanilkantha School.

==Status==
The school is one of the most renowned in the country. The main aim of the school is to provide its students with quality education and various extra curricular activities. There are several clubs in the school which organize programs of various sorts throughout the year.

The current principal of the school is Mr. Narayan Prasad Sharma. There are currently three vice principals in the school; Mr. Keshar Khulal (Lower Secondary Level), Mr Ramesh Nath Dawadi ([[Higher Secondary Level]])and Mr Lal Bahadur Rana (Extra curricular).The CAO[Chief Administrative Officer], Mr Nani Ram KC used to look after the administration. He has just recently filed his resignation from the post and his resignation has been accepted. The position of Bursar has been filled by Mr. Nani Ram KC who previously held the post before his contract ended and was not renewed. Almost all of the teachers also live within the school campus making it easier for the school to conduct classes during strikes that take place in the current volatile political environment in Nepal. {{Citation needed|date=September 2007}}.

===Key Events===
[[File:Budhanilkantha School learning resource centre.jpg|thumb|right|Students using the Learning Resource centre]]
# In 1983, the school became an English Medium School and a big adjustment in administrative management occurred.
# The Cambridge University O-Level program was introduced in 1985.
# Primary knowledge of computer education was started in 1986 and a computer installed in the general office.
# A-Level Program introduced in 1986.
# In 1991 Budhanilkantha School became a co-educational institution.
# In 1995, the management was handed over to a Nepalese management team by the British government.
# In 1997, on the occasion of the school's Silver Jubilee Year the school introduced 10+2 program of the Higher Secondary Education Board.
# In 1997, a Micro Hydro Plant was installed in the school campus by the help of Pestalozzi Overseas Children's Trust UK
# In 2007, a student died of Pneumonia, Sparking an inconclusive strike by the students against the school administration. A mass meeting between the students, Teachers and School Management sought to solve the underlying problems they were facing. it was decided that a committee would be formed and would look into all of the grievances of the students. The committee came up with a report months later, and many believe it favors the management.
# In 2008, The most-awaited LRC (Learning Resource Centre) which took 3 years for construction is completed.
# Inaugural of LRC by 1st president of Nepal Rt. Hon. Ram Baran Yadav <ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/bnks%20history.htm BNKS History] accessed August 20st 2007</ref>

During the past 25 years the school has expanded tremendously. The extension of buildings for the modern science laboratory, student hostels, class rooms, swimming pool, staff flats and office complex. The number of teaching and administrative staff has also increased, the introduction of computer education and application of computers in the office are also important changes. Besides this, STD, ISTD, fax and E-mail have also led to quicker help the school to keep up its reputation of being the center of excellence in the country. We hope to develop this institution further by efficient management in days to come.

Budhanilkantha School, since its inception has come a long way and has produced a considerable number of exemplary citizens required for the development of the country. Several of its graduates are now to be found in the most prestigious universities all over the world. In fact, the school has gained an enviable reputation both within and outside Nepal. Having achieved are curricular and co-curricular aims and objectives. The school has developed a unique culture of its own and by virtue of its Scholarship Schemes; it has bloomed into a beautiful garden disseminating the sweet fragrance of Nepali soil.

==Clubs==
The school has come up with a wonderful concept of clubs where students, especially the seniors, are handed over the responsibilities and they have to search for sponsors and organize and administer workshops, trainings, concerts and other educational programs under their own steams. The members at the end need to hand in a report of the accomplishments. The club works have definitely let the students show their talent and leadership qualities, making the school one of the most outstanding schools in terms of extra curricular and leadership qualities.

The clubs have designations for students that include President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Junior Secretary, Members, Coordinator, advisors that number from 10 to 35 members.
The clubs running are:
# Awareness Campaign Club
# Creativity Club
# Drama And Debating Club (DADC)
# BNKS.Net
# Environment Club
# FOCUS
# Forum of Young Economist (FYE)
# Interact Club
# LEO Club
# Junior/Youth Red Cross Circle (J/YRCC) of Budhanilkantha School
# Science Club
# Society For Open Nepal (SFON)
# Social Service Club
# Sports Training And Recreation (STAR) Club
# Peace And Human Rights Club
# Journalism Club
# Mathematics Club
# Health and Fitness Club

==Notable alumni==
*Bal Krishna Joshi (creator of Thamel.com)
*[[Bhusan Dahal]] (Director of [[Kagbeni]])
*Diwas Gurung (Neo-Nepalese folk music recording artist)
*[[Nabin Bhattarai]] (Nepali pop musician)
*Birendra Bahadur Basnet (Proprietor/Managing Director - Buddha Air, Nepal)
*[[Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev]] (Ex-Royalty of Nepal)
*[[Paras Shah]] (Ex-Royalty of Nepal)
*[[Nirajan Shah]] (Ex-Royalty of Nepal)

==References==
{{Reflist|2}}
*http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullstory.asp?filename=aCXatKsbrzqea7Sa6sa5HNamal&folder=aCXatK&Name=City&sImageFileName=&dtSiteDate=20080713
*http://www.southasianmedia.net/cnn.cfm?id=516146&category=Human%20Rights&Country=NEPAL
*http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullstory.asp?filename=aCXatKsbrzqea7Sa6sa5HNamal&folder=aCXatK&Name=City&sImageFileName=&dtSiteDate=20080713
*http://www.wearebnks.com

==External links==
* [http://www.bnks.edu.np/ Budhanilkantha School web site]
* [http://www.sebsonline.org/ SEBS Online - Budhanilkantha School's Alumni Website]

{{Coord missing|Nepal}}

[[Category:Schools in Nepal]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1972]]

Budhanilkantha School

2010-03-04T13:25:24Z

113.199.185.7: /* Overview */

{{Article issues|POV =December 2007|cleanup =December 2007|unreferenced =March 2009}}

{{Infobox school
| image= Budhanilkantha_school.jpg
| image_caption = Budhanilkantha School
| imagesize = 240px
| name= Budhanilkantha School
| native_name=
| latin_name=
| motto = Centre of Excellence
| schoolmaster =
| headmaster =
| headmistress =
| head teacher =
| principal = Mr. Narayan Prasad Sharma
| director =
| superintendent =
| type = [[Public school (government funded)|Public]]{{dn}}, [[Boarding school]] , [[coeducational]]
| established = 1972
| staff =
| faculty =
| students = 1000 [[approximately|approx]]
| enrollment =
| address = P. O. Box :- 1018 Kathmandu, Nepal
| city = Kathmandu
| state =
| country = Nepal
| free_label =
| free =
| colors =
| mascot =
| nickname =
| song =
| district = Kathmandu
| affiliations = [[SEBS|Society of Ex Budhanilkantha Students]], [[FOBS|Friends of Budhanilkantha School]]
| endowment =
| authorizer =
| information = +977-1-4371637,+977-1-4370248
| website = [http://www.bnks.edu.np bnks.edu.np]
}}

'''Budhanilkantha School''' is a public school in [[Kathmandu]]. It is the government designated ‘National School’ of Nepal<ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/about/]</ref>.

==Overview==

The school was established in 1972 as a joint venture between the government of Nepal and the government of the United Kingdom. The school covers about 600 ropanies (1 ropanies=5476 sq ft). The school is a residential school for student from 5th gade to 12th grade with several playgrounds, a swimming pool, assembly hall, dining hall, sports hall, Learning Resource Center, library with wi-fi internet, modern science labs and living quarters for its faculty. The majority of the students, who range from year 9 to year 12, are boarders. The students come from throughout Nepal. Enrollment is tuition based but there are [[scholarship]]s offered under the Nepali government after an annual entrance exam. Approximately one third of the students receive scholarships based on merit and need.

==History==

Budhanilkantha School was established in 1972.

The school was boys oriented until 1981 when it was declared as a co-educational institution. The year was very significant and a milestone in the history of the school as it saw the introduction of the first batch of girls into the system. Co-education at Budhanilkantha has indeed been very successful.

In 1994, the British Management handed over the administration to Nepalese management. Many concerned feared that with the hand over, the quality would deteriorate. But, the Nepali management team has done an excellent job of establishing and maintaining the school as a center of excellence. School discipline seems to have vastly improved.

With the support of Board of Governors, Senior Management Team (SMT), Teaching and Administrative staff, Students, Parents and many other well-wishers, the school has been able to become a true center of excellence. Most of the Budhanilkantha School students have turned out to be skilled professionals in various fields both in Nepal and abroad.

==Administration==

The role of the administrative management of any organization is very important to achieve the desired goals. Budhanilkantha School has had effective plans and programs to run the organization smoothly. To execute the plan and program, Budhanilkantha school has a board of governors, The senior Management team, the teaching and administrative staff. principal, vice principals, sr. Teachers and general teachers in the teaching staff whereas Bursar, Deputy Bursar, chief accountant, catering manager, Maintenance Officer, Head Matron and many other members of staff are in the administration section.

==Course of study==
The school operates three courses of study:

#School Leaving Certificate level (a nationwide curriculum up to class 10 prescribed by the [[Department of Education (Nepal)|Department of Education]], Ministry of Education and Sports, Government of Nepal
# 10+2 Level (2 years of study post S.L.C., prescribed by the Higher Secondary Education Board, Nepal, and
# [[General Certificate of Education]]

Most students go on to attend prestigious colleges and universities in Nepal, India, the United States, and the United Kingdom. The alumni association - Society of Ex Budhanilkantha Students (SEBS) of Budhanilkantha school, actively engages in uplifting the Nepali society through various programs and takes an interest in the school's activities.

The school not only achieves high academic standards but also imparts multi-dimensional skills and leadership qualities through an array of sports and extracurricular activities. Among those are drama production, debates and many other extracurricular activities.

The school is managed by a [[Board Of Governors]] (BOG) consisting of the Chairman (nominated by Ministry of Education and Sports); a representative of the British Embassy; Joint Secretary, Ministry of Education and Sports; Director, Central Region Education Directorate; a representative from the palace; two representative from the parents; the chairperson of the Friends Of Budhanilkantha School (FOBS) and the principal of the School as member-secretary. In the first two decades of its operation, the school was managed by a succession of British head-masters.

==Houses==
The school is fully residential and there are about 920 [[students]] in a school year. These [[students]] are sorted into 12 houses based on sex and grade. All the houses are named after randomly chosen Himalayan peaks and have a colored flag and motto. Each house has a Head of House, Assistant Head of House and duty teachers who are responsible for the students of each house. The houses compete in various extracurricular activities throughout the year.

The Head of House looks after the daily [[affairs]] of the house while other members of the house help him/her do this. The houses are categorized as boy-junior & girl-junior, boy-senior & girl-senior and boy-upper [[twelfth grade|senior]] & girl-upper senior. Each house has its one parallel house, Byasrishi parallel to Gauri Shankar for instance, that compete in different inter-school [[competitions]] to lead their houses.

{| class="wikitable"
|+
|-
! Name
! Motto
! Category
! Classes
! Color
|-
|Dhaulagiri||United We Succeed||Boys - Junior||5 and 6||style="background:orange; text-align: center;"|Orange
|-
|Makalu||Per Verancia Per Vincit||Boys - Junior||5 and 6||style="background:#003399; color:white"|Dark Blue
|-
|Annapurna||Service Through Leadership||Boys - Junior||7 and 8|| style="background:green; text-align: center;"|Green
|-
|Kanchenjunga||Wisdom, Integrity and Respect||Boys - Junior||7 and 8||style="background:#00BFFF" | Sky Blue
|-
|Nilgiri||Working Better Together||Boys - Senior||9 and 10||style="background:red; text-align: center;"|Red
|-
|Pumori||In Societate Vita||Boys - Senior||9 and 10||style="background:yellow; text-align: center;"|Yellow
|-
|Hiunchuli||Aim High||Girls - Junior||5, 6, 7 and 8||style="background:purple; text-align: center;"|Purple
|-
|Saipal||United We Stand||Girls - Junior||5, 6, 7 and 8||style="background:pink; color:white; text-align: center;"|Pink
|-
|Ratnachuli||Ever Onwards||Girls - Senior and Upper Senior||9, 10, A-Level and 10+2||style="background:green; text-align: center;"|Green
|-
|Choyu||Learning for Life||Girls - Senior and Upper Senior||9, 10, A-Level, 10+2||style="background:black; color:white; text-align: center;"|Black
|-
|Byasrishi||Quest for Enlightenment||Boys - Upper Senior||A-Level and 10+2||style="background:#000066; color:white; text-align: center;"|Dark Blue
|-
|Gay-ri Sankar|Gaurishankar||SPES SIBI QUISQUE||Boys - Upper Senior||A-Level, 10+2||style="background:gray; text-align: center;"|Gray
|-
|}

Entry into the school is highly selective and students must pass an [[entrance]] exam to gain admission into the school. Normally, entrance examinations are taken for entry into class 5 and post SLC levels. This is intended to continue the high academic status of the school.
Different houses held [[different]] [[motto]]. These motto help each of them to cooperate and be self respecting. Along with the motto, other programmes are also held along each houses to develop a talent in the students of Budhanilkantha School.

==Status==
The school is one of the most renowned in the country. The main aim of the school is to provide its students with quality education and various extra curricular activities. There are several clubs in the school which organize programs of various sorts throughout the year.

The current principal of the school is Mr. Narayan Prasad Sharma. There are currently three vice principals in the school; Mr. Keshar Khulal (Lower Secondary Level), Mr Ramesh Nath Dawadi ([[Higher Secondary Level]])and Mr Lal Bahadur Rana (Extra curricular).The CAO[Chief Administrative Officer], Mr Nani Ram KC used to look after the administration. He has just recently filed his resignation from the post and his resignation has been accepted. The position of Bursar has been filled by Mr. Nani Ram KC who previously held the post before his contract ended and was not renewed. Almost all of the teachers also live within the school campus making it easier for the school to conduct classes during strikes that take place in the current volatile political environment in Nepal. {{Citation needed|date=September 2007}}.

===Key Events===
[[File:Budhanilkantha School learning resource centre.jpg|thumb|right|Students using the Learning Resource centre]]
# In 1983, the school became an English Medium School and a big adjustment in administrative management occurred.
# The Cambridge University O-Level program was introduced in 1985.
# Primary knowledge of computer education was started in 1986 and a computer installed in the general office.
# A-Level Program introduced in 1986.
# In 1991 Budhanilkantha School became a co-educational institution.
# In 1995, the management was handed over to a Nepalese management team by the British government.
# In 1997, on the occasion of the school's Silver Jubilee Year the school introduced 10+2 program of the Higher Secondary Education Board.
# In 1997, a Micro Hydro Plant was installed in the school campus by the help of Pestalozzi Overseas Children's Trust UK
# In 2007, a student died of Pneumonia, Sparking an inconclusive strike by the students against the school administration. A mass meeting between the students, Teachers and School Management sought to solve the underlying problems they were facing. it was decided that a committee would be formed and would look into all of the grievances of the students. The committee came up with a report months later, and many believe it favors the management.
# In 2008, The most-awaited LRC (Learning Resource Centre) which took 3 years for construction is completed.
# Inaugural of LRC by 1st president of Nepal Rt. Hon. Ram Baran Yadav <ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/bnks%20history.htm BNKS History] accessed August 20st 2007</ref>

During the past 25 years the school has expanded tremendously. The extension of buildings for the modern science laboratory, student hostels, class rooms, swimming pool, staff flats and office complex. The number of teaching and administrative staff has also increased, the introduction of computer education and application of computers in the office are also important changes. Besides this, STD, ISTD, fax and E-mail have also led to quicker help the school to keep up its reputation of being the center of excellence in the country. We hope to develop this institution further by efficient management in days to come.

Budhanilkantha School, since its inception has come a long way and has produced a considerable number of exemplary citizens required for the development of the country. Several of its graduates are now to be found in the most prestigious universities all over the world. In fact, the school has gained an enviable reputation both within and outside Nepal. Having achieved are curricular and co-curricular aims and objectives. The school has developed a unique culture of its own and by virtue of its Scholarship Schemes; it has bloomed into a beautiful garden disseminating the sweet fragrance of Nepali soil.

==Clubs==
The school has come up with a wonderful concept of clubs where students, especially the seniors, are handed over the responsibilities and they have to search for sponsors and organize and administer workshops, trainings, concerts and other educational programs under their own steams. The members at the end need to hand in a report of the accomplishments. The club works have definitely let the students show their talent and leadership qualities, making the school one of the most outstanding schools in terms of extra curricular and leadership qualities.

The clubs have designations for students that include President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Junior Secretary, Members, Coordinator, advisors that number from 10 to 35 members.
The clubs running are:
# Awareness Campaign Club
# Creativity Club
# Drama And Debating Club (DADC)
# BNKS.Net
# Environment Club
# FOCUS
# Forum of Young Economist (FYE)
# Interact Club
# LEO Club
# Junior/Youth Red Cross Circle (J/YRCC) of Budhanilkantha School
# Science Club
# Society For Open Nepal (SFON)
# Social Service Club
# Sports Training And Recreation (STAR) Club
# Peace And Human Rights Club
# Journalism Club
# Mathematics Club
# Health and Fitness Club

==Notable alumni==
*Bal Krishna Joshi (creator of Thamel.com)
*[[Bhusan Dahal]] (Director of [[Kagbeni]])
*Diwas Gurung (Neo-Nepalese folk music recording artist)
*[[Nabin Bhattarai]] (Nepali pop musician)
*Birendra Bahadur Basnet (Proprietor/Managing Director - Buddha Air, Nepal)
*[[Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev]] (Ex-Royalty of Nepal)
*[[Paras Shah]] (Ex-Royalty of Nepal)
*[[Nirajan Shah]] (Ex-Royalty of Nepal)

==References==
{{Reflist|2}}
*http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullstory.asp?filename=aCXatKsbrzqea7Sa6sa5HNamal&folder=aCXatK&Name=City&sImageFileName=&dtSiteDate=20080713
*http://www.southasianmedia.net/cnn.cfm?id=516146&category=Human%20Rights&Country=NEPAL
*http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullstory.asp?filename=aCXatKsbrzqea7Sa6sa5HNamal&folder=aCXatK&Name=City&sImageFileName=&dtSiteDate=20080713
*http://www.wearebnks.com

==External links==
* [http://www.bnks.edu.np/ Budhanilkantha School web site]
* [http://www.sebsonline.org/ SEBS Online - Budhanilkantha School's Alumni Website]

{{Coord missing|Nepal}}

[[Category:Schools in Nepal]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1972]]

Budhanilkantha School

2010-03-04T13:17:17Z

113.199.185.7: /* Overview */

{{Article issues|POV =December 2007|cleanup =December 2007|unreferenced =March 2009}}

{{Infobox school
| image= Budhanilkantha_school.jpg
| image_caption = Budhanilkantha School
| imagesize = 240px
| name= Budhanilkantha School
| native_name=
| latin_name=
| motto = Centre of Excellence
| schoolmaster =
| headmaster =
| headmistress =
| head teacher =
| principal = Mr. Narayan Prasad Sharma
| director =
| superintendent =
| type = [[Public school (government funded)|Public]]{{dn}}, [[Boarding school]] , [[coeducational]]
| established = 1972
| staff =
| faculty =
| students = 1000 [[approximately|approx]]
| enrollment =
| address = P. O. Box :- 1018 Kathmandu, Nepal
| city = Kathmandu
| state =
| country = Nepal
| free_label =
| free =
| colors =
| mascot =
| nickname =
| song =
| district = Kathmandu
| affiliations = [[SEBS|Society of Ex Budhanilkantha Students]], [[FOBS|Friends of Budhanilkantha School]]
| endowment =
| authorizer =
| information = +977-1-4371637,+977-1-4370248
| website = [http://www.bnks.edu.np bnks.edu.np]
}}

'''Budhanilkantha School''' is a public school in [[Kathmandu]]. It is the government designated ‘National School’ of Nepal<ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/about/]</ref>.

==Overview==

The school was established in 1972 as a joint venture between the government of Nepal and the government of the United Kingdom. The school covers about 600 ropanies (1 ropanies=5476 sq ft). The school is a residential school for student from 5th gade to 12th grade with several playgrounds, a swimming pool, assembly hall, dining hall, sports hall, Learning Resource Center, library with wi-fi internet, modern science labs and living quarters for its faculty. The majority of the students, who range from year 9 to year 12, are boarders. The students come from throughout Nepal. Enrollment is tuition based but there are [[scholarship]]s offered under the Nepali government after an annual entrance exam. Approximately one third of the students receive scholarships based on merit and need and sandhya is a good girl

==History==

Budhanilkantha School was established in 1972.

The school was boys oriented until 1981 when it was declared as a co-educational institution. The year was very significant and a milestone in the history of the school as it saw the introduction of the first batch of girls into the system. Co-education at Budhanilkantha has indeed been very successful.

In 1994, the British Management handed over the administration to Nepalese management. Many concerned feared that with the hand over, the quality would deteriorate. But, the Nepali management team has done an excellent job of establishing and maintaining the school as a center of excellence. School discipline seems to have vastly improved.

With the support of Board of Governors, Senior Management Team (SMT), Teaching and Administrative staff, Students, Parents and many other well-wishers, the school has been able to become a true center of excellence. Most of the Budhanilkantha School students have turned out to be skilled professionals in various fields both in Nepal and abroad.

==Administration==

The role of the administrative management of any organization is very important to achieve the desired goals. Budhanilkantha School has had effective plans and programs to run the organization smoothly. To execute the plan and program, Budhanilkantha school has a board of governors, The senior Management team, the teaching and administrative staff. principal, vice principals, sr. Teachers and general teachers in the teaching staff whereas Bursar, Deputy Bursar, chief accountant, catering manager, Maintenance Officer, Head Matron and many other members of staff are in the administration section.

==Course of study==
The school operates three courses of study:

#School Leaving Certificate level (a nationwide curriculum up to class 10 prescribed by the [[Department of Education (Nepal)|Department of Education]], Ministry of Education and Sports, Government of Nepal
# 10+2 Level (2 years of study post S.L.C., prescribed by the Higher Secondary Education Board, Nepal, and
# [[General Certificate of Education]]

Most students go on to attend prestigious colleges and universities in Nepal, India, the United States, and the United Kingdom. The alumni association - Society of Ex Budhanilkantha Students (SEBS) of Budhanilkantha school, actively engages in uplifting the Nepali society through various programs and takes an interest in the school's activities.

The school not only achieves high academic standards but also imparts multi-dimensional skills and leadership qualities through an array of sports and extracurricular activities. Among those are drama production, debates and many other extracurricular activities.

The school is managed by a [[Board Of Governors]] (BOG) consisting of the Chairman (nominated by Ministry of Education and Sports); a representative of the British Embassy; Joint Secretary, Ministry of Education and Sports; Director, Central Region Education Directorate; a representative from the palace; two representative from the parents; the chairperson of the Friends Of Budhanilkantha School (FOBS) and the principal of the School as member-secretary. In the first two decades of its operation, the school was managed by a succession of British head-masters.

==Houses==
The school is fully residential and there are about 920 [[students]] in a school year. These [[students]] are sorted into 12 houses based on sex and grade. All the houses are named after randomly chosen Himalayan peaks and have a colored flag and motto. Each house has a Head of House, Assistant Head of House and duty teachers who are responsible for the students of each house. The houses compete in various extracurricular activities throughout the year.

The Head of House looks after the daily [[affairs]] of the house while other members of the house help him/her do this. The houses are categorized as boy-junior & girl-junior, boy-senior & girl-senior and boy-upper [[twelfth grade|senior]] & girl-upper senior. Each house has its one parallel house, Byasrishi parallel to Gauri Shankar for instance, that compete in different inter-school [[competitions]] to lead their houses.

{| class="wikitable"
|+
|-
! Name
! Motto
! Category
! Classes
! Color
|-
|Dhaulagiri||United We Succeed||Boys - Junior||5 and 6||style="background:orange; text-align: center;"|Orange
|-
|Makalu||Per Verancia Per Vincit||Boys - Junior||5 and 6||style="background:#003399; color:white"|Dark Blue
|-
|Annapurna||Service Through Leadership||Boys - Junior||7 and 8|| style="background:green; text-align: center;"|Green
|-
|Kanchenjunga||Wisdom, Integrity and Respect||Boys - Junior||7 and 8||style="background:#00BFFF" | Sky Blue
|-
|Nilgiri||Working Better Together||Boys - Senior||9 and 10||style="background:red; text-align: center;"|Red
|-
|Pumori||In Societate Vita||Boys - Senior||9 and 10||style="background:yellow; text-align: center;"|Yellow
|-
|Hiunchuli||Aim High||Girls - Junior||5, 6, 7 and 8||style="background:purple; text-align: center;"|Purple
|-
|Saipal||United We Stand||Girls - Junior||5, 6, 7 and 8||style="background:pink; color:white; text-align: center;"|Pink
|-
|Ratnachuli||Ever Onwards||Girls - Senior and Upper Senior||9, 10, A-Level and 10+2||style="background:green; text-align: center;"|Green
|-
|Choyu||Learning for Life||Girls - Senior and Upper Senior||9, 10, A-Level, 10+2||style="background:black; color:white; text-align: center;"|Black
|-
|Byasrishi||Quest for Enlightenment||Boys - Upper Senior||A-Level and 10+2||style="background:#000066; color:white; text-align: center;"|Dark Blue
|-
|Gay-ri Sankar|Gaurishankar||SPES SIBI QUISQUE||Boys - Upper Senior||A-Level, 10+2||style="background:gray; text-align: center;"|Gray
|-
|}

Entry into the school is highly selective and students must pass an [[entrance]] exam to gain admission into the school. Normally, entrance examinations are taken for entry into class 5 and post SLC levels. This is intended to continue the high academic status of the school.
Different houses held [[different]] [[motto]]. These motto help each of them to cooperate and be self respecting. Along with the motto, other programmes are also held along each houses to develop a talent in the students of Budhanilkantha School.

==Status==
The school is one of the most renowned in the country. The main aim of the school is to provide its students with quality education and various extra curricular activities. There are several clubs in the school which organize programs of various sorts throughout the year.

The current principal of the school is Mr. Narayan Prasad Sharma. There are currently three vice principals in the school; Mr. Keshar Khulal (Lower Secondary Level), Mr Ramesh Nath Dawadi ([[Higher Secondary Level]])and Mr Lal Bahadur Rana (Extra curricular).The CAO[Chief Administrative Officer], Mr Nani Ram KC used to look after the administration. He has just recently filed his resignation from the post and his resignation has been accepted. The position of Bursar has been filled by Mr. Nani Ram KC who previously held the post before his contract ended and was not renewed. Almost all of the teachers also live within the school campus making it easier for the school to conduct classes during strikes that take place in the current volatile political environment in Nepal. {{Citation needed|date=September 2007}}.

===Key Events===
[[File:Budhanilkantha School learning resource centre.jpg|thumb|right|Students using the Learning Resource centre]]
# In 1983, the school became an English Medium School and a big adjustment in administrative management occurred.
# The Cambridge University O-Level program was introduced in 1985.
# Primary knowledge of computer education was started in 1986 and a computer installed in the general office.
# A-Level Program introduced in 1986.
# In 1991 Budhanilkantha School became a co-educational institution.
# In 1995, the management was handed over to a Nepalese management team by the British government.
# In 1997, on the occasion of the school's Silver Jubilee Year the school introduced 10+2 program of the Higher Secondary Education Board.
# In 1997, a Micro Hydro Plant was installed in the school campus by the help of Pestalozzi Overseas Children's Trust UK
# In 2007, a student died of Pneumonia, Sparking an inconclusive strike by the students against the school administration. A mass meeting between the students, Teachers and School Management sought to solve the underlying problems they were facing. it was decided that a committee would be formed and would look into all of the grievances of the students. The committee came up with a report months later, and many believe it favors the management.
# In 2008, The most-awaited LRC (Learning Resource Centre) which took 3 years for construction is completed.
# Inaugural of LRC by 1st president of Nepal Rt. Hon. Ram Baran Yadav <ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/bnks%20history.htm BNKS History] accessed August 20st 2007</ref>

During the past 25 years the school has expanded tremendously. The extension of buildings for the modern science laboratory, student hostels, class rooms, swimming pool, staff flats and office complex. The number of teaching and administrative staff has also increased, the introduction of computer education and application of computers in the office are also important changes. Besides this, STD, ISTD, fax and E-mail have also led to quicker help the school to keep up its reputation of being the center of excellence in the country. We hope to develop this institution further by efficient management in days to come.

Budhanilkantha School, since its inception has come a long way and has produced a considerable number of exemplary citizens required for the development of the country. Several of its graduates are now to be found in the most prestigious universities all over the world. In fact, the school has gained an enviable reputation both within and outside Nepal. Having achieved are curricular and co-curricular aims and objectives. The school has developed a unique culture of its own and by virtue of its Scholarship Schemes; it has bloomed into a beautiful garden disseminating the sweet fragrance of Nepali soil.

==Clubs==
The school has come up with a wonderful concept of clubs where students, especially the seniors, are handed over the responsibilities and they have to search for sponsors and organize and administer workshops, trainings, concerts and other educational programs under their own steams. The members at the end need to hand in a report of the accomplishments. The club works have definitely let the students show their talent and leadership qualities, making the school one of the most outstanding schools in terms of extra curricular and leadership qualities.

The clubs have designations for students that include President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Junior Secretary, Members, Coordinator, advisors that number from 10 to 35 members.
The clubs running are:
# Awareness Campaign Club
# Creativity Club
# Drama And Debating Club (DADC)
# BNKS.Net
# Environment Club
# FOCUS
# Forum of Young Economist (FYE)
# Interact Club
# LEO Club
# Junior/Youth Red Cross Circle (J/YRCC) of Budhanilkantha School
# Science Club
# Society For Open Nepal (SFON)
# Social Service Club
# Sports Training And Recreation (STAR) Club
# Peace And Human Rights Club
# Journalism Club
# Mathematics Club
# Health and Fitness Club

==Notable alumni==
*Bal Krishna Joshi (creator of Thamel.com)
*[[Bhusan Dahal]] (Director of [[Kagbeni]])
*Diwas Gurung (Neo-Nepalese folk music recording artist)
*[[Nabin Bhattarai]] (Nepali pop musician)
*Birendra Bahadur Basnet (Proprietor/Managing Director - Buddha Air, Nepal)
*[[Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev]] (Ex-Royalty of Nepal)
*[[Paras Shah]] (Ex-Royalty of Nepal)
*[[Nirajan Shah]] (Ex-Royalty of Nepal)

==References==
{{Reflist|2}}
*http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullstory.asp?filename=aCXatKsbrzqea7Sa6sa5HNamal&folder=aCXatK&Name=City&sImageFileName=&dtSiteDate=20080713
*http://www.southasianmedia.net/cnn.cfm?id=516146&category=Human%20Rights&Country=NEPAL
*http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullstory.asp?filename=aCXatKsbrzqea7Sa6sa5HNamal&folder=aCXatK&Name=City&sImageFileName=&dtSiteDate=20080713
*http://www.wearebnks.com

==External links==
* [http://www.bnks.edu.np/ Budhanilkantha School web site]
* [http://www.sebsonline.org/ SEBS Online - Budhanilkantha School's Alumni Website]

{{Coord missing|Nepal}}

[[Category:Schools in Nepal]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1972]]

Budhanilkantha School

2009-12-14T16:32:01Z

113.199.135.59: /* Administration */

{{Article issues|POV =December 2007|cleanup =December 2007|unreferenced =March 2009}}

{{Infobox school
| image= Budhanilkantha_school.jpg
| image_caption = Budhanilkantha School
| imagesize = 240px
| name= Budhanilkantha School
| native_name=
| latin_name=
| motto = Centre of Excellence
| schoolmaster =
| headmaster =
| headmistress =
| head teacher =
| principal = Mr. Narayan Prasad Sharma
| director =
| superintendent =
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| established = 1972
| staff =
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| enrollment =
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| city = Kathmandu
| state =
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| colors =
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| nickname =
| song =
| district = Kathmandu
| affiliations =
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| authorizer =
| information = +977-1-4371637,+977-1-4370248
| website = [http://www.bnks.edu.np bnks.edu.np]
}}

'''Budhanilkantha School''' is a public school in [[Kathmandu]]. It is the government designated ‘National School’ of Nepal<ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/about/]</ref>.

==Overview==

The school was established in 1972 as a joint venture between the government of Nepal and the government of the United Kingdom. The school covers about 600 ropanies (1 ropanies=5476 sq ft). The school is a first grade residential school with several playgrounds, a swimming pool, assembly hall, dining hall, sports hall, Learning Resource Center, library with wi-fi internet, modern science labs and living quarters for its faculty. The majority of the students, who range from year 5 to year 12, are boarders. The students come from throughout Nepal. Enrollment is tuition based but there are [[scholarship]]s offered under the Nepali government after an annual entrance exam. Approximately one third of the students receive scholarships based on merit and need.

==History==

Budhanilkantha School was established in 1972.

The school was boys oriented until 1981 when it was declared as a co-educational institution. The year was very significant and a milestone in the history of the school as it saw the introduction of the first batch of girls into the system. Co-education at Budhanilkantha has indeed been very successful.

In 1994, the British Management handed over the administration to Nepalese management. Many concerned feared that with the hand over, the quality would deteriorate. But, the Nepali management team has done an excellent job of establishing and maintaining the school as a center of excellence. School discipline seems to have vastly improved.

With the support of Board of Governors, Senior Management Team (SMT), Teaching and Administrative staff, Students, Parents and many other well-wishers, the school has been able to become a true center of excellence. Most of the Budhanilkantha School students have turned out to be skilled professionals in various fields both in Nepal and abroad.

==Administration==

AnthThe role of the administrative management of any organization is very important to achieve the desired goals. Budhanilkantha School has had effective plans and programs to run the organization smoothly. To execute the plan and program, Budhanilkantha school has a board of governors, The senior Management team, the teaching and administrative staff. principal, vice principals, sr. Teachers and general teachers in the teaching staff whereas Bursar, Deputy Bursar, chief accountant, catering manager, Maintenance Officer, Head Matron and many other members of staff are in the administration section.

==Course of study==
The school operates three courses of study:

#School Leaving Certificate level (a nationwide curriculum up to class 10 prescribed by the [[Department of Education (Nepal)|Department of Education]], Ministry of Education and Sports, Government of Nepal
# 10+2 Level (2 years of study post S.L.C., prescribed by the Higher Secondary Education Board, Nepal, and
# [[General Certificate of Education]]

Most students go on to attend prestigious colleges and universities in Nepal, India, the United States, and the United Kingdom. The alumni association - Society of Ex Budhanilkantha Students (SEBS) of Budhanilkantha school, actively engages in uplifting the Nepali society through various programs and takes an interest in the school's activities.

The school not only achieves high academic standards but also imparts multi-dimensional skills and leadership qualities through an array of sports and extracurricular activities. Among those are drama production, debates and many other extracurricular activities.

The school is managed by a [[Board Of Governors]] (BOG) consisting of the Chairman (nominated by Ministry of Education and Sports); a representative of the British Embassy; Joint Secretary, Ministry of Education and Sports; Director, Central Region Education Directorate; a representative from the palace; two representative from the parents; the chairperson of the Friends Of Budhanilkantha School (FOBS) and the principal of the School as member-secretary. In the first two decades of its operation, the school was managed by a succession of British head-masters.

==Houses==
The school is fully residential and there are about 920 [[students]] in a school year. These [[students]] are sorted into 12 houses based on sex and grade. All the houses are named after randomly chosen Himalayan peaks and have a colored flag and motto. Each house has a Head of House, Assistant Head of House and duty teachers who are responsible for the students of each house. The houses compete in various extracurricular activities throughout the year.

The Head of House looks after the daily [[affairs]] of the house while other members of the house help him/her do this. The houses are categorized as boy-junior & girl-junior, boy-senior & girl-senior and boy-upper [[twelfth grade|senior]] & girl-upper senior. Each house has its one parallel house, Byasrishi parallel to Gauri Shankar for instance, that compete in different inter-school [[competitions]] to lead their houses.

{| class="wikitable"
|+
|-
! Name
! Motto
! Category
! Classes
! Color
|-
|Dhaulagiri||United We Succeed||Boys - Junior||5 and 6||style="background:orange; text-align: center;"|Orange
|-
|Makalu||Per Verancia Per Vincit||Boys - Junior||5 and 6||style="background:#003399; color:white"|Dark Blue
|-
|Annapurna||Service Through Leadership||Boys - Junior||7 and 8|| style="background:green; text-align: center;"|Green
|-
|Kanchenjunga||Wisdom, Integrity and Respect||Boys - Junior||7 and 8||style="background:#00BFFF" | Sky Blue
|-
|Nilgiri||Working Better Together||Boys - Senior||9 and 10||style="background:red; text-align: center;"|Red
|-
|Pumori||In Societate Vita||Boys - Senior||9 and 10||style="background:yellow; text-align: center;"|Yellow
|-
|Hiunchuli||Aim High||Girls - Junior||5, 6, 7 and 8||style="background:purple; text-align: center;"|Purple
|-
|Saipal||United We Stand||Girls - Junior||5, 6, 7 and 8||style="background:pink; color:white; text-align: center;"|Pink
|-
|Ratnachuli||Ever Onwards||Girls - Senior and Upper Senior||9, 10, A-Level and 10+2||style="background:green; text-align: center;"|Green
|-
|Choyu||Learning for Life||Girls - Senior and Upper Senior||9, 10, A-Level, 10+2||style="background:black; color:white; text-align: center;"|Black
|-
|Byasrishi||Quest for Enlightenment||Boys - Upper Senior||A-Level and 10+2||style="background:#000066; color:white; text-align: center;"|Dark Blue
|-
|Gauri Sankar|Gaurishankar||SPES SIBI QUISQUE||Boys - Upper Senior||A-Level, 10+2||style="background:gray; text-align: center;"|Gray
|-
|}

Entry into the school is highly selective and students must pass an [[entrance]] exam to gain admission into the school. Normally, entrance examinations are taken for entry into class 5 and post SLC levels. This is intended to continue the high academic status of the school.
Different houses held [[different]] [[motto]]. These motto help each of them to cooperate and be self respecting. Along with the motto, other programmes are also held along each houses to develop a talent in the students of Budhanilkantha School.

==Status==
The school is one of the most renowned in the country. The main aim of the school is to provide its students with quality education and various extra curricular activities. There are several clubs in the school which organize programs of various sorts throughout the year.

The current principal of the school is Mr. Narayan Prasad Sharma. There are currently three vice principals in the school; Mr. Keshar Khulal (Lower Secondary Level), Mr Ramesh Nath Dawadi ([[Higher Secondary Level]])and Mr Lal Bahadur Rana (Extra curricular).The CAO[Chief Administrative Officer], Mr Nani Ram KC used to look after the administration. He has just recently filed his resignation from the post and his resignation has been accepted. The position of Bursar has been filled by Mr. Nani Ram KC who previously held the post before his contract ended and was not renewed. Almost all of the teachers also live within the school campus making it easier for the school to conduct classes during strikes that take place in the current volatile political environment in Nepal. {{Citation needed|date=September 2007}}.

===Key Events===
[[File:Budhanilkantha School learning resource centre.jpg|thumb|right|Students using the Learning Resource centre]]
# In 1983, the school became an English Medium School and a big adjustment in administrative management occurred.
# The Cambridge University O-Level program was introduced in 1985.
# Primary knowledge of computer education was started in 1986 and a computer installed in the general office.
# A-Level Program introduced in 1986.
# In 1991 Budhanilkantha School became a co-educational institution.
# In 1995, the management was handed over to a Nepalese management team by the British government.
# In 1997, on the occasion of the school's Silver Jubilee Year the school introduced 10+2 program of the Higher Secondary Education Board.
# In 1997, a Micro Hydro Plant was installed in the school campus by the help of Pestalozzi Overseas Children's Trust UK
# In 2007, a student died of Pneumonia, Sparking an inconclusive strike by the students against the school administration. A mass meeting between the students, Teachers and School Management sought to solve the underlying problems they were facing. it was decided that a committee would be formed and would look into all of the grievances of the students. The committee came up with a report months later, and many believe it favors the management.
# In 2008, The most-awaited LRC (Learning Resource Centre) which took 3 years for construction is completed.
# Inaugural of LRC by 1st president of Nepal Rt. Hon. Ram Baran Yadav <ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/bnks%20history.htm BNKS History] accessed August 20st 2007</ref>

During the past 25 years the school has expanded tremendously. The extension of buildings for the modern science laboratory, student hostels, class rooms, swimming pool, staff flats and office complex. The number of teaching and administrative staff has also increased, the introduction of computer education and application of computers in the office are also important changes. Besides this, STD, ISTD, fax and E-mail have also led to quicker help the school to keep up its reputation of being the center of excellence in the country. We hope to develop this institution further by efficient management in days to come.

Budhanilkantha School, since its inception has come a long way and has produced a considerable number of exemplary citizens required for the development of the country. Several of its graduates are now to be found in the most prestigious universities all over the world. In fact, the school has gained an enviable reputation both within and outside Nepal. Having achieved are curricular and co-curricular aims and objectives. The school has developed a unique culture of its own and by virtue of its Scholarship Schemes; it has bloomed into a beautiful garden disseminating the sweet fragrance of Nepali soil.

==Clubs==
The school has come up with a wonderful concept of clubs where students, especially the seniors, are handed over the responsibilities and they have to search for sponsors and organize and administer workshops, trainings, concerts and other educational programs under their own steams. The members at the end need to hand in a report of the accomplishments. The club works have definitely let the students show their talent and leadership qualities, making the school one of the most outstanding schools in terms of extra curricular and leadership qualities.

The clubs have designations for students that include President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Junior Secretary, Members, Coordinator, advisors that number from 10 to 35 members.
The clubs running are:
# Awareness Campaign Club
# Creativity Club
# Drama And Debating Club (DADC)
# BNKS.Net
# Environment Club
# FOCUS
# Forum of Young Economist (FYE)
# Interact Club
# LEO Club
# Junior/Youth Red Cross Circle (J/YRCC) of Budhanilkantha School
# Science Club
# Society For Open Nepal (SFON)
# Social Service Club
# Sports Training And Recreation (STAR) Club
# Peace And Human Rights Club
# Journalism Club
# Mathematics Club
# Health and Fitness Club

==Notable alumni==
*Bal Krishna Joshi (creator of Thamel.com)
*[[Bhusan Dahal]] (Director of [[Kagbeni]])
*Diwas Gurung (Neo-Nepalese folk music recording artist)
*[[Nabin Bhattarai]] (Nepali pop musician)

==References==
{{Reflist|2}}
*http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullstory.asp?filename=aCXatKsbrzqea7Sa6sa5HNamal&folder=aCXatK&Name=City&sImageFileName=&dtSiteDate=20080713
*http://www.southasianmedia.net/cnn.cfm?id=516146&category=Human%20Rights&Country=NEPAL
*http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullstory.asp?filename=aCXatKsbrzqea7Sa6sa5HNamal&folder=aCXatK&Name=City&sImageFileName=&dtSiteDate=20080713
*http://www.wearebnks.com

==External links==
* [http://www.bnks.edu.np/ Budhanilkantha School web site]
* [http://www.sebsonline.org/ SEBS Online - Budhanilkantha School's Alumni Website]

{{Coord missing|Nepal}}

[[Category:Schools in Nepal]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1972]]

Budhanilkantha School

2009-07-11T11:31:46Z

113.199.156.51: /* Cultural traits and quirks */

{{Article issues|POV =December 2007|cleanup =December 2007|unreferenced =March 2009}}

{{Infobox high school
| image= Budhanilkantha_school.jpg
| image_caption = Budhanilkantha School
| imagesize = 240px
| name= Budhanilkantha School
| native_name=
| latin_name=
| motto = Centre of Excellence
| schoolmaster =
| headmaster =
| headmistress =
| head teacher =
| principal = Mr. Narayan Prasad Sharma
| director =
| superintendent =
| type = [[Public school|Public]], [[Boarding school]]
| established = 1972
| staff =
| faculty =
| students = [[coeducational]]
| enrollment =
| address = P. O. Box :- 1018 Kathmandu, Nepal
| city = Kathmandu
| state =
| country = Nepal
| free_label =
| free =
| colors =
| mascot =
| nickname =
| song =
| district = Kathmandu
| affiliations =
| endowment =
| authorizer =
| information = +977-1-4371637,+977-1-4370248
| website = [http://www.bnks.edu.np bnks.edu.np]
}}

'''Budhanilkantha School''' is the government designated ‘National School’ of Nepal<ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/about/]</ref>. It is categorized as a public school, situated in the breathtaking panorama of the capital, [[Kathmandu]].

==Overview==

A joint venture effort between the government of Nepal and the government of the United Kingdom, the school was established in 1972 with the sole aim to impart quality education. The school covers about 600 ropanies (1 ropanies=5476 sq ft). The school has excellent physical facilities of a first grade residential school with several playgrounds, a swimming pool, assembly hall, dining hall, sports hall, Learning Resource Center, well equipped library (With Wi-Fi Internet), modern science labs and living quarters for its faculty. Almost all of its students, from class 5 to class 12, reside on school grounds. The meritorious students come from all corners of Nepal, representing different races, ethnicities, cultures and socio-economic levels. Enrollment is tuition based but there are [[scholarship]]s offered under the Nepali government after a very selective entrance exam taken every year. Approximately one third of the students receive scholarships based on merit and need.

==Cultural traits and quirks==

Budhanilkantha School has slang terms, house systems, calendaring methods and a handful of quirky cultural traits that distinguishes it from other schools in Nepal. Some of these are typical of 'public schools' with roots in the British educational system. Others are uniquely from Budhanilkantha.

Places, events and slang terms such as the following are part of regular usage among the school population:

*tuck shop: for purchasing stationery
*morning study/prep-time/quiet-time: before-breakfast-study/evening study/after-supper-study
*day room: a room in each 'house' where above mentioned studying activities take place. Day rooms are also supplied with indoor sporting paraphernalia such as table tennis boards etc.
*leave weekend: weekends when students are allowed to go home, accompanied by a parent or a legal guardian
*long holiday: one of three, generally month-long vacations
*TPS: Short for 'ten-past-six', a particularly severe form of punishment that takes place at exactly 6:10 in the morning (now bordering towards archaic). Mostly carried out by senior students of a house, on junior miscreants
*black gate: well known, well visited location within the school compound, marked by a black colored metal gate that remains closed on most days except during school events. Many illegal activities are known to take place here, purchasing of items from across the wall being the most prominent (owing to a particularly short portion of the compound wall). Frequently referred to as BG
*band hut: tiny, two door hut located at the vicinity of the above mentioned 'black gate' where school band equipment such as drums, bagpipes, bugles etc are stored
*'assembly hall muni': section below the school assembly hall where a stream/brook flows through. It has been a rich source for speculative legends (including one particularly morbid myth concerning human sacrifice). A generally good location for crab hunting
*silver-jubilee park: previously unused portion of land in the vicinity of the school weather-station that was turned into a garden with a fountain on occasion of the school's 25th anniversary in 1997 AD.
*road-race: running event that takes place during winter (third term). Race starts and finishes near the school main gate. Final stretch of the track before finish line falls on the public road outside school walls.
*cross-country: well known, grueling long distance race, also taking place in the 'third term' that covers unforgiving terrain in and around the school compound. The track runs through thorny bushes, muddy pathways, riversides, steep uphills, nettle-ridden grasslands and football fields. It starts and ends at the 'middle-pitch' (school's main sporting field) and is known to be a true test of endurance, stamina and perseverance.
*dammi/kharaat/harrip/jhakaas/check: various terms, all used to the effect of 'AWESOME'
*'baal': this is a staple term, mostly among senior students. It has been argued that 'baal' cannot be defined because it is a multifaceted idea, a state of mind, way of life, a philosophy, an abstraction of a set of ethos that can only be lived, felt, experienced and understood, but never defined. In keeping with this tradition of obscurity surrounding the idea of 'baal', no further attempt will be made to define it
*milan chowk: 3-way intersection of roads near the girl's hostel and the upper-senior basketball court where lovelorn souls meet
*lights-off: time of night after 'quiet-time' when students are expected to go to bed and lights are turned out. Specially in junior houses, this often kicks off the time of night when stories are told in dormitories and students look for mischief to indulge in
*bhangeri: generic name given to the school cobbler, regardless of their individual identity. This negates the need to learn a cobbler's name when an old one is replaced by a new one.
*locker-check: periodic rifling through of personal possessions by teachers or prefects, in search of edible contraband or stolen goods. These are common right after leave-weekends and holidays when illegal edibles imported from home are confiscated, and right before holidays when theft is perceived to escalate
*nilo-jacket: the very beloved school jacket intended as informal wear - theoretically wind and water resistant. A common place to hide foodstuff during locker-checks
*bhabuk: different to it actual linguistic meaning, 'bhabuk' in Budhanilkantha School means someone whose academic performance is exemplary
*blyaadi: someone one is not in speaking terms with (e.g. Ram and Sita are blyaadis)
*boka: generally fumbling, precociously mature, socially awkward, often humorous, sporty, foul mouthed male student with below par personal hygiene
*chippu/chippad: a student who is suspiciously older than his classmates
*nangre: one able to kick a football spectacularly, regardless of general soccer skills. Nangre's are great assets during corner kicks.
*chop parne: to unlawfully make ones own an item whose rightful owner is somebody else
*crab: tasty croissant from the school bakery
*philippines ko pustakari: the as yet unseen, untasted unimaginably delicious mythical pustakari, to be awarded by Mr. JR Wagle to anyone that gets a perfect score in Nepali
*cup udaune: to win championship at a sporting event
*dhyau: a student with notable height surplus
*khyau: a student with notable weight deficit
*dodge khane: to be confused, duped, perplexed or otherwise dumbfounded by a person, problem or situation
*FOSLA: Frustrated One Sided Lover's Association
*FOSLA bench: a particular bench perched at a raised precipice overlooking trees, grass fields and distant horizons whereupon FOSLA members (see definition for FOSLA) take seat, congregate and contemplate their unique predicament to wallow over unrequited love
*Gagaluloo: Gagaluloo comes from a moderately known school legend involving African tribes and a couple of protagonists in an interesting situation. In general use, it describes a torturous experience of particular/peculiar hardship
*highway star: an individual notable for their fondness of strolling up and down the school main road, seemingly on repeat
*house spirit: a notion akin to nationalism but concerning one's house
*jamroll: the school baker's invention. Cream from cream-roll is replaced with a filling of jam
*LL-CC MG-MG: La La, Chha Chha, Moj Gar, Moj Gar. In other word, 'ENJOY'
*pass this: common scenario in a dining hall situation where food items have to be constantly passed around a table
*pwaat: an undoubtedly attractive girl
*silent rocker: an unusual, original Budhanilkantha term that explores two-facetedness of an individual. Indicates untrustworthy nature hidden behind an agreeable/silent facade
*XEVIN :king of the school.The followers of XEVIN,after meeting him,cross their arms making an X,the initial of XEVIN,and shgout XEVIN!!!
*good try: way to express sarcastic remarks on someone else's unlaughable jokes or unsuitable comments.
*untidy: untidy in bnks is generally referred to an undoubtedly ugly girl.
Most students in Budhanilkantha School are known to acquire a nickname soon after joining, which often attaches for life and can see variations of the same assigned to siblings who might later attend the School. This form of nickname inheriting has also been known to occur between students with the same first name. Nicknaming is not limited to students - most teachers, administrative staff, dining hall bearers and even some house 'aayah' didi's are given one.

==History==

Budhanilkantha School was established in 1972. The main objective of the school is to produce quality man-power in the country in order to provide valuable assistance in the national development. A complete description of the precise purpose of the school is to conduct the national education program, which includes the provision of knowledge or learning skills and to generate the creative abilities in order to enable the students to lead country forward.

The school was boys oriented until 1991 when it was declared as a co-educational institution. The year was very significant and a milestone in the history of the school as it saw the introduction of the first batch of girls into the system. Co-education at Budhanilkantha has indeed been very successful. Many brilliant girls have, too come a long way after graduating from the school.

In 1994, the British Management handed over the administration to Nepalese management. Many concerned feared that with the hand over, the quality would deteriorate. But, the Nepali management team, amazingly, has done an excellent job of establishing and maintaining the school as a center of excellence. On the contrary, there has been no deterioration, and in fact, there have been improvement in some areas. School discipline seems to have vastly improved.

In order to perform these tasks from time to time the school had to encounter many difficulties and problems to achieve the goal. In spite of various problem the school has been successful in provide quality education within these twenty eight years. With the support of Board of Governors, Senior Management Team (SMT), Teaching and Administrative staff, Students, Parents and many other well-wishers, the school has been able to become a true center of excellence. To-day many Budhanilkantha School students from different parts of the country, whatever their financial background, are now highly qualified doctors, engineers, pilots, administrative officers, army officers, police officers and so on.

==Administration==

The role of the administrative management of any organization is very important to achieve the desired goals. Budhanilkantha School has had effective plans and programs to run the organization smoothly. To execute the plan and program, Budhanilkantha school has a board of governors, The senior Management team, the teaching and administrative staff. principal, vice principals sr. Teachers and general teachers in the teaching staff whereas Bursar, Deputy Bursar, chief accountant, catering manager, Maintenance Officer, Head Matron and many other members of staff are in the administration section.

==Course of study==
The school operates three courses of study:

#School Leaving Certificate level (a nationwide curriculum up to class 10 prescribed by the [[Department of Education (Nepal)|Department of Education]], Ministry of Education and Sports, Government of Nepal
# 10+2 Level (2 years of study post S.L.C., prescribed by the Higher Secondary Education Board, Nepal, and
# [[General Certificate of Education]]

Most students go on to attend prestigious colleges and universities in Nepal, India, the United States, and the United Kingdom. The alumni association - Society of Ex Budhanilkantha Students (SEBS) of Budhanilkantha school, actively engages in uplifting the Nepali society through various programs and takes an interest in the school's activities.

The school not only achieves high academic standards but also imparts multi-dimensional skills and leadership qualities through an array of sports and extracurricular activities. Among those are drama production, debates and many other extracurricular activities.

The school is managed by a [[Board Of Governors]] (BOG) consisting of the Chairman (nominated by MOE); a representative of the British Embassy; Joint Secretary, Ministry of Education and Sports; Director, Central Region Education Directorate; a representative from the palace; two representative from the parents; the chairperson of the Friends Of Budhanilkantha School (FOBS) and the principal of the School as member-secretary. In the first two decades of its operation, the school was managed by a succession of British head-masters.

==Houses==
The school is fully residential and there are about 920 [[students]] in a school year. These [[students]] are sorted into 12 houses based on sex and grade. All the houses are named after randomly chosen Himalayan peaks and have a colored flag and motto. Each house has a Head of House, Assistant Head of House and duty teachers who are responsible for the students of each house. The houses compete in various extracurricular activities throughout the year.

The Head of House looks after the daily [[affairs]] of the house while other members of the house help him/her do this. The houses are categorized as boy-junior & girl-junior, boy-senior & girl-senior and boy-upper [[senior]] & girl-upper senior. Each house has its one parallel house, Byasrishi parallel to Gauri Shankar for instance, that compete in different inter-school [[competitions]] to lead their houses.

{| class="wikitable"
|+
|-
! Name
! Motto
! Category
! Classes
! Color
|-
|Dhaulagiri||||Boys - Junior||5 and 6||style="background:orange; text-align: center;"|Orange
|-
|Makalu||Per Verancia Per Vincit||Boys - Junior||5 and 6||style="background:#003399; color:white"|Dark Blue
|-
|Annapurna||Service Through Leadership||Boys - Junior||7 and 8|| style="background:green; text-align: center;"|Green
|-
|Kanchenjunga||Wisdom, Integrity and Respect||Boys - Junior||7 and 8||style="background:#00BFFF" | Sky Blue
|-
|Nilgiri||Working Better Together||Boys - Senior||9 and 10||style="background:red; text-align: center;"|Red
|-
|Pumori||In Societate Vita||Boys - Senior||9 and 10||style="background:yellow; text-align: center;"|Yellow
|-
|Hiunchuli||Aim High||Girls - Junior||5, 6, 7 and 8||style="background:purple; text-align: center;"|Purple
|-
|Saipal||United We Stand||Girls - Junior||5, 6, 7 and 8||style="background:maroon; color:white; text-align: center;"|Maroon
|-
|Ratnachuli||Ever Onwards||Girls - Senior and Upper Senior||9, 10, A-Level and 10+2||style="background:green; text-align: center;"|Green
|-
|Choyu||Learning for Life||Girls - Senior and Upper Senior||9, 10, A-Level, 10+2||style="background:black; color:white; text-align: center;"|Black
|-
|Byasrishi||Quest for Enlightenment||Boys - Upper Senior||A-Level and 10+2||style="background:#000066; color:white; text-align: center;"|Dark Blue
|-
|Gauri Sankar|Gaurishankar||||Boys - Upper Senior||A-Level, 10+2||style="background:gray; text-align: center;"|Gray
|-
|}

Entry into the school is highly selective and students must pass an [[entrance]] exam to gain admission into the school. Normally, entrance examinations are taken for entry into class 5 and post SLC levels. This is intended to continue the high academic status of the school.
Different houses held [[different]] [[motto]]. These motto help each of them to cooperate and be self [[respectful]]. Along with the motto, other programmes are also held along each houses to develop a talent in the students of Budhanilkantha School.

==Status==
The school is one of the most renowned in the country. The main aim of the school is to provide its students with quality education and various extra curricular activities. There are several clubs in the school which organize programs of various sorts throughout the year.

The current principal of the school is Mr. Narayan Prasad Sharma. There are currently three vice principals in the school; Mr. Keshar Khulal (Lower Secondary Level), Mr Ramesh Nath Dawadi ([[Higher Secondary Level]])and Mr Lal Bahadur Rana (Extra curricular).The CAO[Chief Administrative Officer], Mr Sushim Poudel used to look after the administration. He has just recently filed his resignation from the post and his resignation has been accepted. The position of Bursar has been filled by Mr. Nani Ram KC who previously held the post before his contract ended and was not renewed. Almost all of the teachers also live within the school campus making it easier for the school to conduct classes during strikes that take place in the current volatile political environment in Nepal. {{Fact|date=September 2007}}.

===Key Events===
# In 1983, the school became an English Medium School and a big adjustment in administrative management occurred.
# The Cambridge University O-Level program was introduced in 1985.
# Primary knowledge of computer education was started in 1986 and a computer installed in the general office.
# A-Level Program introduced in 1986.
# In 1991 Budhanilkantha School became a co-educational institution.
# In 1995, the management was handed over to a Nepalese management team by the British government.
# In 1997, on the occasion of the school's Silver Jubilee Year the school introduced 10+2 program of the Higher Secondary Education Board.
# In 1997, a Micro Hydro Plant was installed in the school campus by the help of Pestalozzi Overseas Children's Trust UK
# In 2007, a student died of Pneumonia, Sparking an inconclusive strike by the students against the school administration. A mass meeting between the students, Teachers and School Management sought to solve the underlying problems they were facing. it was decided that a committee would be formed and would look into all of the grievances of the students. The committee came up with a report months later, and many believe it favors the management.
# In 2008, The most-awaited LRC (Learning Resource Centre) which took 3 years for construction is completed.
# Inaugural of LRC by 1st president of Nepal Rt. Hon. Ram Baran Yadav
<ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/bnks%20history.htm BNKS History] accessed August 20st 2007</ref>

During the past 25 years the school has expanded tremendously. The extension of buildings for the modern science laboratory, student hostels, class rooms, swimming pool, staff flats and office complex. The number of teaching and administrative staff has also increased, the introduction of computer education and application of computers in the office are also important changes. Besides this, STD, ISTD, fax and E-mail have also led to quicker help the school to keep up its reputation of being the center of excellence in the country. We hope to develop this institution further by efficient management in days to come.

Budhanilkantha School, since its inception has come a long way and has produced a considerable number of exemplary citizens required for the development of the country. Several of its graduates are now to be found in the most prestigious universities all over the world. In fact, the school has gained an enviable reputation both within and outside Nepal. Having achieved are curricular and co-curricular aims and objectives. The school has developed a unique culture of its own and by virtue of its Scholarship Schemes; it has bloomed into a beautiful garden disseminating the sweet fragrance of Nepali soil.

==Clubs==
The school has come up with a wonderful concept of clubs where students, especially the seniors, are handed over the responsibilities and they have to search for sponsors and organize and administer workshops, trainings, concerts and other educational programs under their own steams. The members at the end need to hand in a report of the accomplishments. The club works have definitely let the students show their talent and leadership qualities, making the school one of the most outstanding schools in terms of extra curricular and leadership qualities.

The clubs have designations for students that include President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Junior Secretary, Members, Coordinator, advisors that number from 10 to 35 members.
The clubs running are:
# Awareness Campaign Club
# Creativity Club
# Drama And Debating Club (DADC)
# BNKS.Net
# Environment Club
# FOCUS
# Forum of Young Economist (FYE)
# Interact Club
# LEO Club
# Junior/Youth Red Cross Circle (J/YRCC) of Budhanilkantha School
# Science Club
# Society For Open Nepal (SFON)
# Social Service Club
# Sports Training And Recreation (STAR) Club
# Peace And Human Rights Club
# Journalism Club
# Mathematics Club
# Health and Fitness Club

==Notable alumni==
*[[Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev]] (Late King of Nepal)
*[[Nirajan Bir Bikram Shan Dev]] (Late Prince of Nepal)
*[[Paras Bir Bikram Shah Dev]] (ex-Crown prince of Nepal)
*Bal Krishna Joshi (creator of Thamel.com)
*Bhusan Dahal (Director of [[Kagbeni]])
*Sagar Onta (Transportation Engineer)
*Ujwal Thapa (Director of Digital Max Solutions)
*Pukar Malla (Engineer)
*Gyanu Lamichhane (Biologist)
*Diwas Gurung (Neo-Nepalese folk music recording artist)
*Nabin Bhattarai (Nepali pop musician)

==References==
{{Reflist|2}}
*http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullstory.asp?filename=aCXatKsbrzqea7Sa6sa5HNamal&folder=aCXatK&Name=City&sImageFileName=&dtSiteDate=20080713
*http://www.southasianmedia.net/cnn.cfm?id=516146&category=Human%20Rights&Country=NEPAL
*http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullstory.asp?filename=aCXatKsbrzqea7Sa6sa5HNamal&folder=aCXatK&Name=City&sImageFileName=&dtSiteDate=20080713
*http://www.wearebnks.com
Bhusan Dahal(TV Personality

==External links==
* [http://www.bnks.edu.np/ Budhanilkantha School web site]
* [http://www.sebsonline.org/ SEBS Online - Budhanilkantha School's Alumni Website]

{{Coord missing|Nepal}}

[[Category:Schools in Nepal]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1972]]

Budhanilkantha School

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'''Budhanilkantha School''' is the government designated ‘National School’ of Nepal<ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/about/]</ref>. It is categorized as a public school, situated in the breathtaking panorama of the capital, [[Kathmandu]].

==Overview==

A joint venture effort between the government of Nepal and the government of the United Kingdom, the school was established in 1972 with the sole aim to impart quality education. The school covers about 600 ropanies (1 ropanies=5476 sq ft). The school has excellent physical facilities of a first grade residential school with several playgrounds, a swimming pool, assembly hall, dining hall, sports hall, Learning Resource Center, well equipped library (With Wi-Fi Internet), modern science labs and living quarters for its faculty. Almost all of its students, from class 5 to class 12, reside on school grounds. The meritorious students come from all corners of Nepal, representing different races, ethnicities, cultures and socio-economic levels. Enrollment is tuition based but there are [[scholarship]]s offered under the Nepali government after a very selective entrance exam taken every year. Approximately one third of the students receive scholarships based on merit and need.

==Cultural traits and quirks==

Budhanilkantha School has slang terms, house systems, calendaring methods and a handful of quirky cultural traits that distinguishes it from other schools in Nepal. Some of these are typical of 'public schools' with roots in the British educational system. Others are uniquely from Budhanilkantha.

Places, events and slang terms such as the following are part of regular usage among the school population:

*tuck shop: for purchasing stationery
*morning study/prep-time/quiet-time: before-breakfast-study/evening study/after-supper-study
*day room: a room in each 'house' where above mentioned studying activities take place. Day rooms are also supplied with indoor sporting paraphernalia such as table tennis boards etc.
*leave weekend: weekends when students are allowed to go home, accompanied by a parent or a legal guardian
*long holiday: one of three, generally month-long vacations
*TPS: Short for 'ten-past-six', a particularly severe form of punishment that takes place at exactly 6:10 in the morning (now bordering towards archaic). Mostly carried out by senior students of a house, on junior miscreants
*black gate: well known, well visited location within the school compound, marked by a black colored metal gate that remains closed on most days except during school events. Many illegal activities are known to take place here, purchasing of items from across the wall being the most prominent (owing to a particularly short portion of the compound wall). Frequently referred to as BG
*band hut: tiny, two door hut located at the vicinity of the above mentioned 'black gate' where school band equipment such as drums, bagpipes, bugles etc are stored
*'assembly hall muni': section below the school assembly hall where a stream/brook flows through. It has been a rich source for speculative legends (including one particularly morbid myth concerning human sacrifice). A generally good location for crab hunting
*silver-jubilee park: previously unused portion of land in the vicinity of the school weather-station that was turned into a garden with a fountain on occasion of the school's 25th anniversary in 1997 AD.
*road-race: running event that takes place during winter (third term). Race starts and finishes near the school main gate. Final stretch of the track before finish line falls on the public road outside school walls.
*cross-country: well known, grueling long distance race, also taking place in the 'third term' that covers unforgiving terrain in and around the school compound. The track runs through thorny bushes, muddy pathways, riversides, steep uphills, nettle-ridden grasslands and football fields. It starts and ends at the 'middle-pitch' (school's main sporting field) and is known to be a true test of endurance, stamina and perseverance.
*dammi/kharaat/harrip/jhakaas/check: various terms, all used to the effect of 'AWESOME'
*'baal': this is a staple term, mostly among senior students. It has been argued that 'baal' cannot be defined because it is a multifaceted idea, a state of mind, way of life, a philosophy, an abstraction of a set of ethos that can only be lived, felt, experienced and understood, but never defined. In keeping with this tradition of obscurity surrounding the idea of 'baal', no further attempt will be made to define it
*milan chowk: 3-way intersection of roads near the girl's hostel and the upper-senior basketball court where lovelorn souls meet
*lights-off: time of night after 'quiet-time' when students are expected to go to bed and lights are turned out. Specially in junior houses, this often kicks off the time of night when stories are told in dormitories and students look for mischief to indulge in
*bhangeri: generic name given to the school cobbler, regardless of their individual identity. This negates the need to learn a cobbler's name when an old one is replaced by a new one.
*locker-check: periodic rifling through of personal possessions by teachers or prefects, in search of edible contraband or stolen goods. These are common right after leave-weekends and holidays when illegal edibles imported from home are confiscated, and right before holidays when theft is perceived to escalate
*nilo-jacket: the very beloved school jacket intended as informal wear - theoretically wind and water resistant. A common place to hide foodstuff during locker-checks
*bhabuk: different to it actual linguistic meaning, 'bhabuk' in Budhanilkantha School means someone whose academic performance is exemplary
*blyaadi: someone one is not in speaking terms with (e.g. Ram and Sita are blyaadis)
*boka: generally fumbling, precociously mature, socially awkward, often humorous, sporty, foul mouthed male student with below par personal hygiene
*chippu/chippad: a student who is suspiciously older than his classmates
*nangre: one able to kick a football spectacularly, regardless of general soccer skills. Nangre's are great assets during corner kicks.
*chop parne: to unlawfully make ones own an item whose rightful owner is somebody else
*crab: tasty croissant from the school bakery
*philippines ko pustakari: the as yet unseen, untasted unimaginably delicious mythical pustakari, to be awarded by Mr. JR Wagle to anyone that gets a perfect score in Nepali
*cup udaune: to win championship at a sporting event
*dhyau: a student with notable height surplus
*khyau: a student with notable weight deficit
*dodge khane: to be confused, duped, perplexed or otherwise dumbfounded by a person, problem or situation
*FOSLA: Frustrated One Sided Lover's Association
*FOSLA bench: a particular bench perched at a raised precipice overlooking trees, grass fields and distant horizons whereupon FOSLA members (see definition for FOSLA) take seat, congregate and contemplate their unique predicament to wallow over unrequited love
*Gagaluloo: Gagaluloo comes from a moderately known school legend involving African tribes and a couple of protagonists in an interesting situation. In general use, it describes a torturous experience of particular/peculiar hardship
*highway star: an individual notable for their fondness of strolling up and down the school main road, seemingly on repeat
*house spirit: a notion akin to nationalism but concerning one's house
*jamroll: the school baker's invention. Cream from cream-roll is replaced with a filling of jam
*LL-CC MG-MG: La La, Chha Chha, Moj Gar, Moj Gar. In other word, 'ENJOY'
*pass this: common scenario in a dining hall situation where food items have to be constantly passed around a table
*pwaat: an undoubtedly attractive girl
*silent rocker: an unusual, original Budhanilkantha term that explores two-facetedness of an individual. Indicates untrustworthy nature hidden behind an agreeable/silent facade
*vorya: voracious eater
*good try: way to express sarcastic remarks on someone else's unlaughable jokes or unsuitable comments.
*untidy: untidy in bnks is generally referred to an undoubtedly ugly girl.
*xevin: king of the school baalest person alive
Most students in Budhanilkantha School are known to acquire a nickname soon after joining, which often attaches for life and can see variations of the same assigned to siblings who might later attend the School. This form of nickname inheriting has also been known to occur between students with the same first name. Nicknaming is not limited to students - most teachers, administrative staff, dining hall bearers and even some house 'aayah' didi's are given one.

==History==

Budhanilkantha School was established in 1972. The main objective of the school is to produce quality man-power in the country in order to provide valuable assistance in the national development. A complete description of the precise purpose of the school is to conduct the national education program, which includes the provision of knowledge or learning skills and to generate the creative abilities in order to enable the students to lead country forward.

The school was boys oriented until 1991 when it was declared as a co-educational institution. The year was very significant and a milestone in the history of the school as it saw the introduction of the first batch of girls into the system. Co-education at Budhanilkantha has indeed been very successful. Many brilliant girls have, too come a long way after graduating from the school.

In 1994, the British Management handed over the administration to Nepalese management. Many concerned feared that with the hand over, the quality would deteriorate. But, the Nepali management team, amazingly, has done an excellent job of establishing and maintaining the school as a center of excellence. On the contrary, there has been no deterioration, and in fact, there have been improvement in some areas. School discipline seems to have vastly improved.

In order to perform these tasks from time to time the school had to encounter many difficulties and problems to achieve the goal. In spite of various problem the school has been successful in provide quality education within these twenty eight years. With the support of Board of Governors, Senior Management Team (SMT), Teaching and Administrative staff, Students, Parents and many other well-wishers, the school has been able to become a true center of excellence. To-day many Budhanilkantha School students from different parts of the country, whatever their financial background, are now highly qualified doctors, engineers, pilots, administrative officers, army officers, police officers and so on.

==Administration==

The role of the administrative management of any organization is very important to achieve the desired goals. Budhanilkantha School has had effective plans and programs to run the organization smoothly. To execute the plan and program, Budhanilkantha school has a board of governors, The senior Management team, the teaching and administrative staff. principal, vice principals sr. Teachers and general teachers in the teaching staff whereas Bursar, Deputy Bursar, chief accountant, catering manager, Maintenance Officer, Head Matron and many other members of staff are in the administration section.

==Course of study==
The school operates three courses of study:

#School Leaving Certificate level (a nationwide curriculum up to class 10 prescribed by the [[Department of Education (Nepal)|Department of Education]], Ministry of Education and Sports, Government of Nepal
# 10+2 Level (2 years of study post S.L.C., prescribed by the Higher Secondary Education Board, Nepal, and
# [[General Certificate of Education]]

Most students go on to attend prestigious colleges and universities in Nepal, India, the United States, and the United Kingdom. The alumni association - Society of Ex Budhanilkantha Students (SEBS) of Budhanilkantha school, actively engages in uplifting the Nepali society through various programs and takes an interest in the school's activities.

The school not only achieves high academic standards but also imparts multi-dimensional skills and leadership qualities through an array of sports and extracurricular activities. Among those are drama production, debates and many other extracurricular activities.

The school is managed by a [[Board Of Governors]] (BOG) consisting of the Chairman (nominated by MOE); a representative of the British Embassy; Joint Secretary, Ministry of Education and Sports; Director, Central Region Education Directorate; a representative from the palace; two representative from the parents; the chairperson of the Friends Of Budhanilkantha School (FOBS) and the principal of the School as member-secretary. In the first two decades of its operation, the school was managed by a succession of British head-masters.

==Houses==
The school is fully residential and there are about 920 [[students]] in a school year. These [[students]] are sorted into 12 houses based on sex and grade. All the houses are named after randomly chosen Himalayan peaks and have a colored flag and motto. Each house has a Head of House, Assistant Head of House and duty teachers who are responsible for the students of each house. The houses compete in various extracurricular activities throughout the year.

The Head of House looks after the daily [[affairs]] of the house while other members of the house help him/her do this. The houses are categorized as boy-junior & girl-junior, boy-senior & girl-senior and boy-upper [[senior]] & girl-upper senior. Each house has its one parallel house, Byasrishi parallel to Gauri Shankar for instance, that compete in different inter-school [[competitions]] to lead their houses.

{| class="wikitable"
|+
|-
! Name
! Motto
! Category
! Classes
! Color
|-
|Dhaulagiri||||Boys - Junior||5 and 6||style="background:orange; text-align: center;"|Orange
|-
|Makalu||Per Verancia Per Vincit||Boys - Junior||5 and 6||style="background:#003399; color:white"|Dark Blue
|-
|Annapurna||Service Through Leadership||Boys - Junior||7 and 8|| style="background:green; text-align: center;"|Green
|-
|Kanchenjunga||Wisdom, Integrity and Respect||Boys - Junior||7 and 8||style="background:#00BFFF" | Sky Blue
|-
|Nilgiri||Working Better Together||Boys - Senior||9 and 10||style="background:red; text-align: center;"|Red
|-
|Pumori||In Societate Vita||Boys - Senior||9 and 10||style="background:yellow; text-align: center;"|Yellow
|-
|Hiunchuli||Aim High||Girls - Junior||5, 6, 7 and 8||style="background:purple; text-align: center;"|Purple
|-
|Saipal||United We Stand||Girls - Junior||5, 6, 7 and 8||style="background:maroon; color:white; text-align: center;"|Maroon
|-
|Ratnachuli||Ever Onwards||Girls - Senior and Upper Senior||9, 10, A-Level and 10+2||style="background:green; text-align: center;"|Green
|-
|Choyu||Learning for Life||Girls - Senior and Upper Senior||9, 10, A-Level, 10+2||style="background:black; color:white; text-align: center;"|Black
|-
|Byasrishi||Quest for Enlightenment||Boys - Upper Senior||A-Level and 10+2||style="background:#000066; color:white; text-align: center;"|Dark Blue
|-
|Gauri Sankar|Gaurishankar||||Boys - Upper Senior||A-Level, 10+2||style="background:gray; text-align: center;"|Gray
|-
|}

Entry into the school is highly selective and students must pass an [[entrance]] exam to gain admission into the school. Normally, entrance examinations are taken for entry into class 5 and post SLC levels. This is intended to continue the high academic status of the school.
Different houses held [[different]] [[motto]]. These motto help each of them to cooperate and be self [[respectful]]. Along with the motto, other programmes are also held along each houses to develop a talent in the students of Budhanilkantha School.

==Status==
The school is one of the most renowned in the country. The main aim of the school is to provide its students with quality education and various extra curricular activities. There are several clubs in the school which organize programs of various sorts throughout the year.

The current principal of the school is Mr. Narayan Prasad Sharma. There are currently three vice principals in the school; Mr. Keshar Khulal (Lower Secondary Level), Mr Ramesh Nath Dawadi ([[Higher Secondary Level]])and Mr Lal Bahadur Rana (Extra curricular).The CAO[Chief Administrative Officer], Mr Sushim Poudel used to look after the administration. He has just recently filed his resignation from the post and his resignation has been accepted. The position of Bursar has been filled by Mr. Nani Ram KC who previously held the post before his contract ended and was not renewed. Almost all of the teachers also live within the school campus making it easier for the school to conduct classes during strikes that take place in the current volatile political environment in Nepal. {{Fact|date=September 2007}}.

===Key Events===
# In 1983, the school became an English Medium School and a big adjustment in administrative management occurred.
# The Cambridge University O-Level program was introduced in 1985.
# Primary knowledge of computer education was started in 1986 and a computer installed in the general office.
# A-Level Program introduced in 1986.
# In 1991 Budhanilkantha School became a co-educational institution.
# In 1995, the management was handed over to a Nepalese management team by the British government.
# In 1997, on the occasion of the school's Silver Jubilee Year the school introduced 10+2 program of the Higher Secondary Education Board.
# In 1997, a Micro Hydro Plant was installed in the school campus by the help of Pestalozzi Overseas Children's Trust UK
# In 2007, a student died of Pneumonia, Sparking an inconclusive strike by the students against the school administration. A mass meeting between the students, Teachers and School Management sought to solve the underlying problems they were facing. it was decided that a committee would be formed and would look into all of the grievances of the students. The committee came up with a report months later, and many believe it favors the management.
# In 2008, The most-awaited LRC (Learning Resource Centre) which took 3 years for construction is completed.
# Inaugural of LRC by 1st president of Nepal Rt. Hon. Ram Baran Yadav
<ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/bnks%20history.htm BNKS History] accessed August 20st 2007</ref>

During the past 25 years the school has expanded tremendously. The extension of buildings for the modern science laboratory, student hostels, class rooms, swimming pool, staff flats and office complex. The number of teaching and administrative staff has also increased, the introduction of computer education and application of computers in the office are also important changes. Besides this, STD, ISTD, fax and E-mail have also led to quicker help the school to keep up its reputation of being the center of excellence in the country. We hope to develop this institution further by efficient management in days to come.

Budhanilkantha School, since its inception has come a long way and has produced a considerable number of exemplary citizens required for the development of the country. Several of its graduates are now to be found in the most prestigious universities all over the world. In fact, the school has gained an enviable reputation both within and outside Nepal. Having achieved are curricular and co-curricular aims and objectives. The school has developed a unique culture of its own and by virtue of its Scholarship Schemes; it has bloomed into a beautiful garden disseminating the sweet fragrance of Nepali soil.

==Clubs==
The school has come up with a wonderful concept of clubs where students, especially the seniors, are handed over the responsibilities and they have to search for sponsors and organize and administer workshops, trainings, concerts and other educational programs under their own steams. The members at the end need to hand in a report of the accomplishments. The club works have definitely let the students show their talent and leadership qualities, making the school one of the most outstanding schools in terms of extra curricular and leadership qualities.

The clubs have designations for students that include President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Junior Secretary, Members, Coordinator, advisors that number from 10 to 35 members.
The clubs running are:
# Awareness Campaign Club
# Creativity Club
# Drama And Debating Club (DADC)
# BNKS.Net
# Environment Club
# FOCUS
# Forum of Young Economist (FYE)
# Interact Club
# LEO Club
# Junior/Youth Red Cross Circle (J/YRCC) of Budhanilkantha School
# Science Club
# Society For Open Nepal (SFON)
# Social Service Club
# Sports Training And Recreation (STAR) Club
# Peace And Human Rights Club
# Journalism Club
# Mathematics Club
# Health and Fitness Club

==Notable alumni==
*[[Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev]] (Late King of Nepal)
*[[Nirajan Bir Bikram Shan Dev]] (Late Prince of Nepal)
*[[Paras Bir Bikram Shah Dev]] (ex-Crown prince of Nepal)
*Bal Krishna Joshi (creator of Thamel.com)
*Bhusan Dahal (Director of [[Kagbeni]])
*Sagar Onta (Transportation Engineer)
*Ujwal Thapa (Director of Digital Max Solutions)
*Pukar Malla (Engineer)
*Gyanu Lamichhane (Biologist)
*Diwas Gurung (Neo-Nepalese folk music recording artist)
*Nabin Bhattarai (Nepali pop musician)

==References==
{{Reflist|2}}
*http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullstory.asp?filename=aCXatKsbrzqea7Sa6sa5HNamal&folder=aCXatK&Name=City&sImageFileName=&dtSiteDate=20080713
*http://www.southasianmedia.net/cnn.cfm?id=516146&category=Human%20Rights&Country=NEPAL
*http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullstory.asp?filename=aCXatKsbrzqea7Sa6sa5HNamal&folder=aCXatK&Name=City&sImageFileName=&dtSiteDate=20080713
*http://www.wearebnks.com
Bhusan Dahal(TV Personality

==External links==
* [http://www.bnks.edu.np/ Budhanilkantha School web site]
* [http://www.sebsonline.org/ SEBS Online - Budhanilkantha School's Alumni Website]

{{Coord missing|Nepal}}

[[Category:Schools in Nepal]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1972]]

Budhanilkantha School

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{{Article issues|POV =December 2007|cleanup =December 2007|unreferenced =March 2009}}

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'''Budhanilkantha School''' is the government designated ‘National School’ of Nepal<ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/about/]</ref>. It is categorized as a public school, situated in the breathtaking panorama of the capital, [[Kathmandu]].

==Overview==

A joint venture effort between the government of Nepal and the government of the United Kingdom, the school was established in 1972 with the sole aim to impart quality education. The school covers about 600 ropanies (1 ropanies=5476 sq ft). The school has excellent physical facilities of a first grade residential school with several playgrounds, a swimming pool, assembly hall, dining hall, sports hall, Learning Resource Center, well equipped library (With Wi-Fi Internet), modern science labs and living quarters for its faculty. Almost all of its students, from class 5 to class 12, reside on school grounds. The meritorious students come from all corners of Nepal, representing different races, ethnicities, cultures and socio-economic levels. Enrollment is tuition based but there are [[scholarship]]s offered under the Nepali government after a very selective entrance exam taken every year. Approximately one third of the students receive scholarships based on merit and need.

==Cultural traits and quirks==

Budhanilkantha School has slang terms, house systems, calendaring methods and a handful of quirky cultural traits that distinguishes it from other schools in Nepal. Some of these are typical of 'public schools' with roots in the British educational system. Others are uniquely from Budhanilkantha.

Places, events and slang terms such as the following are part of regular usage among the school population:

*tuck shop: for purchasing stationery
*morning study/prep-time/quiet-time: before-breakfast-study/evening study/after-supper-study
*day room: a room in each 'house' where above mentioned studying activities take place. Day rooms are also supplied with indoor sporting paraphernalia such as table tennis boards etc.
*leave weekend: weekends when students are allowed to go home, accompanied by a parent or a legal guardian
*long holiday: one of three, generally month-long vacations
*TPS: Short for 'ten-past-six', a particularly severe form of punishment that takes place at exactly 6:10 in the morning (now bordering towards archaic). Mostly carried out by senior students of a house, on junior miscreants
*black gate: well known, well visited location within the school compound, marked by a black colored metal gate that remains closed on most days except during school events. Many illegal activities are known to take place here, purchasing of items from across the wall being the most prominent (owing to a particularly short portion of the compound wall). Frequently referred to as BG
*band hut: tiny, two door hut located at the vicinity of the above mentioned 'black gate' where school band equipment such as drums, bagpipes, bugles etc are stored
*'assembly hall muni': section below the school assembly hall where a stream/brook flows through. It has been a rich source for speculative legends (including one particularly morbid myth concerning human sacrifice). A generally good location for crab hunting
*silver-jubilee park: previously unused portion of land in the vicinity of the school weather-station that was turned into a garden with a fountain on occasion of the school's 25th anniversary in 1997 AD.
*road-race: running event that takes place during winter (third term). Race starts and finishes near the school main gate. Final stretch of the track before finish line falls on the public road outside school walls.
*cross-country: well known, grueling long distance race, also taking place in the 'third term' that covers unforgiving terrain in and around the school compound. The track runs through thorny bushes, muddy pathways, riversides, steep uphills, nettle-ridden grasslands and football fields. It starts and ends at the 'middle-pitch' (school's main sporting field) and is known to be a true test of endurance, stamina and perseverance.
*dammi/kharaat/harrip/jhakaas/check: various terms, all used to the effect of 'AWESOME'
*'baal': this is a staple term, mostly among senior students. It has been argued that 'baal' cannot be defined because it is a multifaceted idea, a state of mind, way of life, a philosophy, an abstraction of a set of ethos that can only be lived, felt, experienced and understood, but never defined. In keeping with this tradition of obscurity surrounding the idea of 'baal', no further attempt will be made to define it
*milan chowk: 3-way intersection of roads near the girl's hostel and the upper-senior basketball court where lovelorn souls meet
*lights-off: time of night after 'quiet-time' when students are expected to go to bed and lights are turned out. Specially in junior houses, this often kicks off the time of night when stories are told in dormitories and students look for mischief to indulge in
*bhangeri: generic name given to the school cobbler, regardless of their individual identity. This negates the need to learn a cobbler's name when an old one is replaced by a new one.
*locker-check: periodic rifling through of personal possessions by teachers or prefects, in search of edible contraband or stolen goods. These are common right after leave-weekends and holidays when illegal edibles imported from home are confiscated, and right before holidays when theft is perceived to escalate
*nilo-jacket: the very beloved school jacket intended as informal wear - theoretically wind and water resistant. A common place to hide foodstuff during locker-checks
*bhabuk: different to it actual linguistic meaning, 'bhabuk' in Budhanilkantha School means someone whose academic performance is exemplary
*blyaadi: someone one is not in speaking terms with (e.g. Ram and Sita are blyaadis)
*boka: generally fumbling, precociously mature, socially awkward, often humorous, sporty, foul mouthed male student with below par personal hygiene
*chippu/chippad: a student who is suspiciously older than his classmates
*nangre: one able to kick a football spectacularly, regardless of general soccer skills. Nangre's are great assets during corner kicks.
*chop parne: to unlawfully make ones own an item whose rightful owner is somebody else
*crab: tasty croissant from the school bakery
*philippines ko pustakari: the as yet unseen, untasted unimaginably delicious mythical pustakari, to be awarded by Mr. JR Wagle to anyone that gets a perfect score in Nepali
*cup udaune: to win championship at a sporting event
*dhyau: a student with notable height surplus
*khyau: a student with notable weight deficit
*dodge khane: to be confused, duped, perplexed or otherwise dumbfounded by a person, problem or situation
*FOSLA: Frustrated One Sided Lover's Association
*FOSLA bench: a particular bench perched at a raised precipice overlooking trees, grass fields and distant horizons whereupon FOSLA members (see definition for FOSLA) take seat, congregate and contemplate their unique predicament to wallow over unrequited love
*Gagaluloo: Gagaluloo comes from a moderately known school legend involving African tribes and a couple of protagonists in an interesting situation. In general use, it describes a torturous experience of particular/peculiar hardship
*highway star: an individual notable for their fondness of strolling up and down the school main road, seemingly on repeat
*house spirit: a notion akin to nationalism but concerning one's house
*jamroll: the school baker's invention. Cream from cream-roll is replaced with a filling of jam
*LL-CC MG-MG: La La, Chha Chha, Moj Gar, Moj Gar. In other word, 'ENJOY'
*pass this: common scenario in a dining hall situation where food items have to be constantly passed around a table
*pwaat: an undoubtedly attractive girl
*XEVIN: king of the school, god of the school, baalest person alive.
*silent rocker: an unusual, original Budhanilkantha term that explores two-facetedness of an individual. Indicates untrustworthy nature hidden behind an agreeable/silent facade
*vorya: voracious eater
*good try: way to express sarcastic remarks on someone else's unlaughable jokes or unsuitable comments.
*untidy: untidy in bnks is generally referred to an undoubtedly ugly girl.
Most students in Budhanilkantha School are known to acquire a nickname soon after joining, which often attaches for life and can see variations of the same assigned to siblings who might later attend the School. This form of nickname inheriting has also been known to occur between students with the same first name. Nicknaming is not limited to students - most teachers, administrative staff, dining hall bearers and even some house 'aayah' didi's are given one.

==History==

Budhanilkantha School was established in 1972. The main objective of the school is to produce quality man-power in the country in order to provide valuable assistance in the national development. A complete description of the precise purpose of the school is to conduct the national education program, which includes the provision of knowledge or learning skills and to generate the creative abilities in order to enable the students to lead country forward.

The school was boys oriented until 1991 when it was declared as a co-educational institution. The year was very significant and a milestone in the history of the school as it saw the introduction of the first batch of girls into the system. Co-education at Budhanilkantha has indeed been very successful. Many brilliant girls have, too come a long way after graduating from the school.

In 1994, the British Management handed over the administration to Nepalese management. Many concerned feared that with the hand over, the quality would deteriorate. But, the Nepali management team, amazingly, has done an excellent job of establishing and maintaining the school as a center of excellence. On the contrary, there has been no deterioration, and in fact, there have been improvement in some areas. School discipline seems to have vastly improved.

In order to perform these tasks from time to time the school had to encounter many difficulties and problems to achieve the goal. In spite of various problem the school has been successful in provide quality education within these twenty eight years. With the support of Board of Governors, Senior Management Team (SMT), Teaching and Administrative staff, Students, Parents and many other well-wishers, the school has been able to become a true center of excellence. To-day many Budhanilkantha School students from different parts of the country, whatever their financial background, are now highly qualified doctors, engineers, pilots, administrative officers, army officers, police officers and so on.

==Administration==

The role of the administrative management of any organization is very important to achieve the desired goals. Budhanilkantha School has had effective plans and programs to run the organization smoothly. To execute the plan and program, Budhanilkantha school has a board of governors, The senior Management team, the teaching and administrative staff. principal, vice principals sr. Teachers and general teachers in the teaching staff whereas Bursar, Deputy Bursar, chief accountant, catering manager, Maintenance Officer, Head Matron and many other members of staff are in the administration section.

==Course of study==
The school operates three courses of study:

#School Leaving Certificate level (a nationwide curriculum up to class 10 prescribed by the [[Department of Education (Nepal)|Department of Education]], Ministry of Education and Sports, Government of Nepal
# 10+2 Level (2 years of study post S.L.C., prescribed by the Higher Secondary Education Board, Nepal, and
# [[General Certificate of Education]]

Most students go on to attend prestigious colleges and universities in Nepal, India, the United States, and the United Kingdom. The alumni association - Society of Ex Budhanilkantha Students (SEBS) of Budhanilkantha school, actively engages in uplifting the Nepali society through various programs and takes an interest in the school's activities.

The school not only achieves high academic standards but also imparts multi-dimensional skills and leadership qualities through an array of sports and extracurricular activities. Among those are drama production, debates and many other extracurricular activities.

The school is managed by a [[Board Of Governors]] (BOG) consisting of the Chairman (nominated by MOE); a representative of the British Embassy; Joint Secretary, Ministry of Education and Sports; Director, Central Region Education Directorate; a representative from the palace; two representative from the parents; the chairperson of the Friends Of Budhanilkantha School (FOBS) and the principal of the School as member-secretary. In the first two decades of its operation, the school was managed by a succession of British head-masters.

==Houses==
The school is fully residential and there are about 920 [[students]] in a school year. These [[students]] are sorted into 12 houses based on sex and grade. All the houses are named after randomly chosen Himalayan peaks and have a colored flag and motto. Each house has a Head of House, Assistant Head of House and duty teachers who are responsible for the students of each house. The houses compete in various extracurricular activities throughout the year.

The Head of House looks after the daily [[affairs]] of the house while other members of the house help him/her do this. The houses are categorized as boy-junior & girl-junior, boy-senior & girl-senior and boy-upper [[senior]] & girl-upper senior. Each house has its one parallel house, Byasrishi parallel to Gauri Shankar for instance, that compete in different inter-school [[competitions]] to lead their houses.

{| class="wikitable"
|+
|-
! Name
! Motto
! Category
! Classes
! Color
|-
|Dhaulagiri||||Boys - Junior||5 and 6||style="background:orange; text-align: center;"|Orange
|-
|Makalu||Per Verancia Per Vincit||Boys - Junior||5 and 6||style="background:#003399; color:white"|Dark Blue
|-
|Annapurna||Service Through Leadership||Boys - Junior||7 and 8|| style="background:green; text-align: center;"|Green
|-
|Kanchenjunga||Wisdom, Integrity and Respect||Boys - Junior||7 and 8||style="background:#00BFFF" | Sky Blue
|-
|Nilgiri||Working Better Together||Boys - Senior||9 and 10||style="background:red; text-align: center;"|Red
|-
|Pumori||In Societate Vita||Boys - Senior||9 and 10||style="background:yellow; text-align: center;"|Yellow
|-
|Hiunchuli||Aim High||Girls - Junior||5, 6, 7 and 8||style="background:purple; text-align: center;"|Purple
|-
|Saipal||United We Stand||Girls - Junior||5, 6, 7 and 8||style="background:maroon; color:white; text-align: center;"|Maroon
|-
|Ratnachuli||Ever Onwards||Girls - Senior and Upper Senior||9, 10, A-Level and 10+2||style="background:green; text-align: center;"|Green
|-
|Choyu||Learning for Life||Girls - Senior and Upper Senior||9, 10, A-Level, 10+2||style="background:black; color:white; text-align: center;"|Black
|-
|Byasrishi||Quest for Enlightenment||Boys - Upper Senior||A-Level and 10+2||style="background:#000066; color:white; text-align: center;"|Dark Blue
|-
|Gauri Sankar|Gaurishankar||||Boys - Upper Senior||A-Level, 10+2||style="background:gray; text-align: center;"|Gray
|-
|}

Entry into the school is highly selective and students must pass an [[entrance]] exam to gain admission into the school. Normally, entrance examinations are taken for entry into class 5 and post SLC levels. This is intended to continue the high academic status of the school.
Different houses held [[different]] [[motto]]. These motto help each of them to cooperate and be self [[respectful]]. Along with the motto, other programmes are also held along each houses to develop a talent in the students of Budhanilkantha School.

==Status==
The school is one of the most renowned in the country. The main aim of the school is to provide its students with quality education and various extra curricular activities. There are several clubs in the school which organize programs of various sorts throughout the year.

The current principal of the school is Mr. Narayan Prasad Sharma. There are currently three vice principals in the school; Mr. Keshar Khulal (Lower Secondary Level), Mr Ramesh Nath Dawadi ([[Higher Secondary Level]])and Mr Lal Bahadur Rana (Extra curricular).The CAO[Chief Administrative Officer], Mr Sushim Poudel used to look after the administration. He has just recently filed his resignation from the post and his resignation has been accepted. The position of Bursar has been filled by Mr. Nani Ram KC who previously held the post before his contract ended and was not renewed. Almost all of the teachers also live within the school campus making it easier for the school to conduct classes during strikes that take place in the current volatile political environment in Nepal. {{Fact|date=September 2007}}.

===Key Events===
# In 1983, the school became an English Medium School and a big adjustment in administrative management occurred.
# The Cambridge University O-Level program was introduced in 1985.
# Primary knowledge of computer education was started in 1986 and a computer installed in the general office.
# A-Level Program introduced in 1986.
# In 1991 Budhanilkantha School became a co-educational institution.
# In 1995, the management was handed over to a Nepalese management team by the British government.
# In 1997, on the occasion of the school's Silver Jubilee Year the school introduced 10+2 program of the Higher Secondary Education Board.
# In 1997, a Micro Hydro Plant was installed in the school campus by the help of Pestalozzi Overseas Children's Trust UK
# In 2007, a student died of Pneumonia, Sparking an inconclusive strike by the students against the school administration. A mass meeting between the students, Teachers and School Management sought to solve the underlying problems they were facing. it was decided that a committee would be formed and would look into all of the grievances of the students. The committee came up with a report months later, and many believe it favors the management.
# In 2008, The most-awaited LRC (Learning Resource Centre) which took 3 years for construction is completed.
# Inaugural of LRC by 1st president of Nepal Rt. Hon. Ram Baran Yadav
<ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/bnks%20history.htm BNKS History] accessed August 20st 2007</ref>

During the past 25 years the school has expanded tremendously. The extension of buildings for the modern science laboratory, student hostels, class rooms, swimming pool, staff flats and office complex. The number of teaching and administrative staff has also increased, the introduction of computer education and application of computers in the office are also important changes. Besides this, STD, ISTD, fax and E-mail have also led to quicker help the school to keep up its reputation of being the center of excellence in the country. We hope to develop this institution further by efficient management in days to come.

Budhanilkantha School, since its inception has come a long way and has produced a considerable number of exemplary citizens required for the development of the country. Several of its graduates are now to be found in the most prestigious universities all over the world. In fact, the school has gained an enviable reputation both within and outside Nepal. Having achieved are curricular and co-curricular aims and objectives. The school has developed a unique culture of its own and by virtue of its Scholarship Schemes; it has bloomed into a beautiful garden disseminating the sweet fragrance of Nepali soil.

==Clubs==
The school has come up with a wonderful concept of clubs where students, especially the seniors, are handed over the responsibilities and they have to search for sponsors and organize and administer workshops, trainings, concerts and other educational programs under their own steams. The members at the end need to hand in a report of the accomplishments. The club works have definitely let the students show their talent and leadership qualities, making the school one of the most outstanding schools in terms of extra curricular and leadership qualities.

The clubs have designations for students that include President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Junior Secretary, Members, Coordinator, advisors that number from 10 to 35 members.
The clubs running are:
# Awareness Campaign Club
# Creativity Club
# Drama And Debating Club (DADC)
# BNKS.Net
# Environment Club
# FOCUS
# Forum of Young Economist (FYE)
# Interact Club
# LEO Club
# Junior/Youth Red Cross Circle (J/YRCC) of Budhanilkantha School
# Science Club
# Society For Open Nepal (SFON)
# Social Service Club
# Sports Training And Recreation (STAR) Club
# Peace And Human Rights Club
# Journalism Club
# Mathematics Club
# Health and Fitness Club

==Notable alumni==
*[[Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev]] (Late King of Nepal)
*[[Nirajan Bir Bikram Shan Dev]] (Late Prince of Nepal)
*[[Paras Bir Bikram Shah Dev]] (ex-Crown prince of Nepal)
*Bal Krishna Joshi (creator of Thamel.com)
*Bhusan Dahal (Director of [[Kagbeni]])
*Sagar Onta (Transportation Engineer)
*Ujwal Thapa (Director of Digital Max Solutions)
*Pukar Malla (Engineer)
*Gyanu Lamichhane (Biologist)
*Diwas Gurung (Neo-Nepalese folk music recording artist)
*Nabin Bhattarai (Nepali pop musician)

==References==
{{Reflist|2}}
*http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullstory.asp?filename=aCXatKsbrzqea7Sa6sa5HNamal&folder=aCXatK&Name=City&sImageFileName=&dtSiteDate=20080713
*http://www.southasianmedia.net/cnn.cfm?id=516146&category=Human%20Rights&Country=NEPAL
*http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullstory.asp?filename=aCXatKsbrzqea7Sa6sa5HNamal&folder=aCXatK&Name=City&sImageFileName=&dtSiteDate=20080713
*http://www.wearebnks.com
Bhusan Dahal(TV Personality

==External links==
* [http://www.bnks.edu.np/ Budhanilkantha School web site]
* [http://www.sebsonline.org/ SEBS Online - Budhanilkantha School's Alumni Website]

{{Coord missing|Nepal}}

[[Category:Schools in Nepal]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1972]]

Budhanilkantha School

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'''Budhanilkantha School''' is the government designated ‘National School’ of Nepal<ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/about/]</ref>. It is categorized as a public school, situated in the breathtaking panorama of the capital, [[Kathmandu]].

==Overview==

A joint venture effort between the government of Nepal and the government of the United Kingdom, the school was established in 1972 with the sole aim to impart quality education. The school covers about 600 ropanies (1 ropanies=5476 sq ft). The school has excellent physical facilities of a first grade residential school with several playgrounds, a swimming pool, assembly hall, dining hall, sports hall, Learning Resource Center, well equipped library (With Wi-Fi Internet), modern science labs and living quarters for its faculty. Almost all of its students, from class 5 to class 12, reside on school grounds. The meritorious students come from all corners of Nepal, representing different races, ethnicities, cultures and socio-economic levels. Enrollment is tuition based but there are [[scholarship]]s offered under the Nepali government after a very selective entrance exam taken every year. Approximately one third of the students receive scholarships based on merit and need.

==Cultural traits and quirks==

Budhanilkantha School has slang terms, house systems, calendaring methods and a handful of quirky cultural traits that distinguishes it from other schools in Nepal. Some of these are typical of 'public schools' with roots in the British educational system. Others are uniquely from Budhanilkantha.

Places, events and slang terms such as the following are part of regular usage among the school population:

*tuck shop: for purchasing stationery
*morning study/prep-time/quiet-time: before-breakfast-study/evening study/after-supper-study
*day room: a room in each 'house' where above mentioned studying activities take place. Day rooms are also supplied with indoor sporting paraphernalia such as table tennis boards etc.
*leave weekend: weekends when students are allowed to go home, accompanied by a parent or a legal guardian
*long holiday: one of three, generally month-long vacations
*TPS: Short for 'ten-past-six', a particularly severe form of punishment that takes place at exactly 6:10 in the morning (now bordering towards archaic). Mostly carried out by senior students of a house, on junior miscreants
*black gate: well known, well visited location within the school compound, marked by a black colored metal gate that remains closed on most days except during school events. Many illegal activities are known to take place here, purchasing of items from across the wall being the most prominent (owing to a particularly short portion of the compound wall). Frequently referred to as BG
*band hut: tiny, two door hut located at the vicinity of the above mentioned 'black gate' where school band equipment such as drums, bagpipes, bugles etc are stored
*'assembly hall muni': section below the school assembly hall where a stream/brook flows through. It has been a rich source for speculative legends (including one particularly morbid myth concerning human sacrifice). A generally good location for crab hunting
*silver-jubilee park: previously unused portion of land in the vicinity of the school weather-station that was turned into a garden with a fountain on occasion of the school's 25th anniversary in 1997 AD.
*road-race: running event that takes place during winter (third term). Race starts and finishes near the school main gate. Final stretch of the track before finish line falls on the public road outside school walls.
*cross-country: well known, grueling long distance race, also taking place in the 'third term' that covers unforgiving terrain in and around the school compound. The track runs through thorny bushes, muddy pathways, riversides, steep uphills, nettle-ridden grasslands and football fields. It starts and ends at the 'middle-pitch' (school's main sporting field) and is known to be a true test of endurance, stamina and perseverance.
*dammi/kharaat/harrip/jhakaas/check: various terms, all used to the effect of 'AWESOME'
*'baal': this is a staple term, mostly among senior students. It has been argued that 'baal' cannot be defined because it is a multifaceted idea, a state of mind, way of life, a philosophy, an abstraction of a set of ethos that can only be lived, felt, experienced and understood, but never defined. In keeping with this tradition of obscurity surrounding the idea of 'baal', no further attempt will be made to define it
*milan chowk: 3-way intersection of roads near the girl's hostel and the upper-senior basketball court where lovelorn souls meet
*lights-off: time of night after 'quiet-time' when students are expected to go to bed and lights are turned out. Specially in junior houses, this often kicks off the time of night when stories are told in dormitories and students look for mischief to indulge in
*bhangeri: generic name given to the school cobbler, regardless of their individual identity. This negates the need to learn a cobbler's name when an old one is replaced by a new one.
*locker-check: periodic rifling through of personal possessions by teachers or prefects, in search of edible contraband or stolen goods. These are common right after leave-weekends and holidays when illegal edibles imported from home are confiscated, and right before holidays when theft is perceived to escalate
*nilo-jacket: the very beloved school jacket intended as informal wear - theoretically wind and water resistant. A common place to hide foodstuff during locker-checks
*bhabuk: different to it actual linguistic meaning, 'bhabuk' in Budhanilkantha School means someone whose academic performance is exemplary
*blyaadi: someone one is not in speaking terms with (e.g. Ram and Sita are blyaadis)
*boka: generally fumbling, precociously mature, socially awkward, often humorous, sporty, foul mouthed male student with below par personal hygiene
*chippu/chippad: a student who is suspiciously older than his classmates
*nangre: one able to kick a football spectacularly, regardless of general soccer skills. Nangre's are great assets during corner kicks.
*chop parne: to unlawfully make ones own an item whose rightful owner is somebody else
*crab: tasty croissant from the school bakery
*philippines ko pustakari: the as yet unseen, untasted unimaginably delicious mythical pustakari, to be awarded by Mr. JR Wagle to anyone that gets a perfect score in Nepali
*cup udaune: to win championship at a sporting event
*dhyau: a student with notable height surplus
*khyau: a student with notable weight deficit
*dodge khane: to be confused, duped, perplexed or otherwise dumbfounded by a person, problem or situation
*FOSLA: Frustrated One Sided Lover's Association
*FOSLA bench: a particular bench perched at a raised precipice overlooking trees, grass fields and distant horizons whereupon FOSLA members (see definition for FOSLA) take seat, congregate and contemplate their unique predicament to wallow over unrequited love
*Gagaluloo: Gagaluloo comes from a moderately known school legend involving African tribes and a couple of protagonists in an interesting situation. In general use, it describes a torturous experience of particular/peculiar hardship
*highway star: an individual notable for their fondness of strolling up and down the school main road, seemingly on repeat
*house spirit: a notion akin to nationalism but concerning one's house
*jamroll: the school baker's invention. Cream from cream-roll is replaced with a filling of jam
*LL-CC MG-MG: La La, Chha Chha, Moj Gar, Moj Gar. In other word, 'ENJOY'
*pass this: common scenario in a dining hall situation where food items have to be constantly passed around a table
*pwaat: an undoubtedly attractive girl
*silent rocker: an unusual, original Budhanilkantha term that explores two-facetedness of an individual. Indicates untrustworthy nature hidden behind an agreeable/silent facade
*vorya: voracious eater
*good try: way to express sarcastic remarks on someone else's unlaughable jokes or unsuitable comments.
*untidy: untidy in bnks is generally referred to an undoubtedly ugly girl.
*XEVIN: king of the school, god of everyone, baalest person alive.....
Most students in Budhanilkantha School are known to acquire a nickname soon after joining, which often attaches for life and can see variations of the same assigned to siblings who might later attend the School. This form of nickname inheriting has also been known to occur between students with the same first name. Nicknaming is not limited to students - most teachers, administrative staff, dining hall bearers and even some house 'aayah' didi's are given one.

==History==

Budhanilkantha School was established in 1972. The main objective of the school is to produce quality man-power in the country in order to provide valuable assistance in the national development. A complete description of the precise purpose of the school is to conduct the national education program, which includes the provision of knowledge or learning skills and to generate the creative abilities in order to enable the students to lead country forward.

The school was boys oriented until 1991 when it was declared as a co-educational institution. The year was very significant and a milestone in the history of the school as it saw the introduction of the first batch of girls into the system. Co-education at Budhanilkantha has indeed been very successful. Many brilliant girls have, too come a long way after graduating from the school.

In 1994, the British Management handed over the administration to Nepalese management. Many concerned feared that with the hand over, the quality would deteriorate. But, the Nepali management team, amazingly, has done an excellent job of establishing and maintaining the school as a center of excellence. On the contrary, there has been no deterioration, and in fact, there have been improvement in some areas. School discipline seems to have vastly improved.

In order to perform these tasks from time to time the school had to encounter many difficulties and problems to achieve the goal. In spite of various problem the school has been successful in provide quality education within these twenty eight years. With the support of Board of Governors, Senior Management Team (SMT), Teaching and Administrative staff, Students, Parents and many other well-wishers, the school has been able to become a true center of excellence. To-day many Budhanilkantha School students from different parts of the country, whatever their financial background, are now highly qualified doctors, engineers, pilots, administrative officers, army officers, police officers and so on.

==Administration==

The role of the administrative management of any organization is very important to achieve the desired goals. Budhanilkantha School has had effective plans and programs to run the organization smoothly. To execute the plan and program, Budhanilkantha school has a board of governors, The senior Management team, the teaching and administrative staff. principal, vice principals sr. Teachers and general teachers in the teaching staff whereas Bursar, Deputy Bursar, chief accountant, catering manager, Maintenance Officer, Head Matron and many other members of staff are in the administration section.

==Course of study==
The school operates three courses of study:

#School Leaving Certificate level (a nationwide curriculum up to class 10 prescribed by the [[Department of Education (Nepal)|Department of Education]], Ministry of Education and Sports, Government of Nepal
# 10+2 Level (2 years of study post S.L.C., prescribed by the Higher Secondary Education Board, Nepal, and
# [[General Certificate of Education]]

Most students go on to attend prestigious colleges and universities in Nepal, India, the United States, and the United Kingdom. The alumni association - Society of Ex Budhanilkantha Students (SEBS) of Budhanilkantha school, actively engages in uplifting the Nepali society through various programs and takes an interest in the school's activities.

The school not only achieves high academic standards but also imparts multi-dimensional skills and leadership qualities through an array of sports and extracurricular activities. Among those are drama production, debates and many other extracurricular activities.

The school is managed by a [[Board Of Governors]] (BOG) consisting of the Chairman (nominated by MOE); a representative of the British Embassy; Joint Secretary, Ministry of Education and Sports; Director, Central Region Education Directorate; a representative from the palace; two representative from the parents; the chairperson of the Friends Of Budhanilkantha School (FOBS) and the principal of the School as member-secretary. In the first two decades of its operation, the school was managed by a succession of British head-masters.

==Houses==
The school is fully residential and there are about 920 [[students]] in a school year. These [[students]] are sorted into 12 houses based on sex and grade. All the houses are named after randomly chosen Himalayan peaks and have a colored flag and motto. Each house has a Head of House, Assistant Head of House and duty teachers who are responsible for the students of each house. The houses compete in various extracurricular activities throughout the year.

The Head of House looks after the daily [[affairs]] of the house while other members of the house help him/her do this. The houses are categorized as boy-junior & girl-junior, boy-senior & girl-senior and boy-upper [[senior]] & girl-upper senior. Each house has its one parallel house, Byasrishi parallel to Gauri Shankar for instance, that compete in different inter-school [[competitions]] to lead their houses.

{| class="wikitable"
|+
|-
! Name
! Motto
! Category
! Classes
! Color
|-
|Dhaulagiri||||Boys - Junior||5 and 6||style="background:orange; text-align: center;"|Orange
|-
|Makalu||Per Verancia Per Vincit||Boys - Junior||5 and 6||style="background:#003399; color:white"|Dark Blue
|-
|Annapurna||Service Through Leadership||Boys - Junior||7 and 8|| style="background:green; text-align: center;"|Green
|-
|Kanchenjunga||Wisdom, Integrity and Respect||Boys - Junior||7 and 8||style="background:#00BFFF" | Sky Blue
|-
|Nilgiri||Working Better Together||Boys - Senior||9 and 10||style="background:red; text-align: center;"|Red
|-
|Pumori||In Societate Vita||Boys - Senior||9 and 10||style="background:yellow; text-align: center;"|Yellow
|-
|Hiunchuli||Aim High||Girls - Junior||5, 6, 7 and 8||style="background:purple; text-align: center;"|Purple
|-
|Saipal||United We Stand||Girls - Junior||5, 6, 7 and 8||style="background:maroon; color:white; text-align: center;"|Maroon
|-
|Ratnachuli||Ever Onwards||Girls - Senior and Upper Senior||9, 10, A-Level and 10+2||style="background:green; text-align: center;"|Green
|-
|Choyu||Learning for Life||Girls - Senior and Upper Senior||9, 10, A-Level, 10+2||style="background:black; color:white; text-align: center;"|Black
|-
|Byasrishi||Quest for Enlightenment||Boys - Upper Senior||A-Level and 10+2||style="background:#000066; color:white; text-align: center;"|Dark Blue
|-
|Gauri Sankar|Gaurishankar||||Boys - Upper Senior||A-Level, 10+2||style="background:gray; text-align: center;"|Gray
|-
|}

Entry into the school is highly selective and students must pass an [[entrance]] exam to gain admission into the school. Normally, entrance examinations are taken for entry into class 5 and post SLC levels. This is intended to continue the high academic status of the school.
Different houses held [[different]] [[motto]]. These motto help each of them to cooperate and be self [[respectful]]. Along with the motto, other programmes are also held along each houses to develop a talent in the students of Budhanilkantha School.

==Status==
The school is one of the most renowned in the country. The main aim of the school is to provide its students with quality education and various extra curricular activities. There are several clubs in the school which organize programs of various sorts throughout the year.

The current principal of the school is Mr. Narayan Prasad Sharma. There are currently three vice principals in the school; Mr. Keshar Khulal (Lower Secondary Level), Mr Ramesh Nath Dawadi ([[Higher Secondary Level]])and Mr Lal Bahadur Rana (Extra curricular).The CAO[Chief Administrative Officer], Mr Sushim Poudel used to look after the administration. He has just recently filed his resignation from the post and his resignation has been accepted. The position of Bursar has been filled by Mr. Nani Ram KC who previously held the post before his contract ended and was not renewed. Almost all of the teachers also live within the school campus making it easier for the school to conduct classes during strikes that take place in the current volatile political environment in Nepal. {{Fact|date=September 2007}}.

===Key Events===
# In 1983, the school became an English Medium School and a big adjustment in administrative management occurred.
# The Cambridge University O-Level program was introduced in 1985.
# Primary knowledge of computer education was started in 1986 and a computer installed in the general office.
# A-Level Program introduced in 1986.
# In 1991 Budhanilkantha School became a co-educational institution.
# In 1995, the management was handed over to a Nepalese management team by the British government.
# In 1997, on the occasion of the school's Silver Jubilee Year the school introduced 10+2 program of the Higher Secondary Education Board.
# In 1997, a Micro Hydro Plant was installed in the school campus by the help of Pestalozzi Overseas Children's Trust UK
# In 2007, a student died of Pneumonia, Sparking an inconclusive strike by the students against the school administration. A mass meeting between the students, Teachers and School Management sought to solve the underlying problems they were facing. it was decided that a committee would be formed and would look into all of the grievances of the students. The committee came up with a report months later, and many believe it favors the management.
# In 2008, The most-awaited LRC (Learning Resource Centre) which took 3 years for construction is completed.
# Inaugural of LRC by 1st president of Nepal Rt. Hon. Ram Baran Yadav
<ref>[http://bnks.edu.np/bnks%20history.htm BNKS History] accessed August 20st 2007</ref>

During the past 25 years the school has expanded tremendously. The extension of buildings for the modern science laboratory, student hostels, class rooms, swimming pool, staff flats and office complex. The number of teaching and administrative staff has also increased, the introduction of computer education and application of computers in the office are also important changes. Besides this, STD, ISTD, fax and E-mail have also led to quicker help the school to keep up its reputation of being the center of excellence in the country. We hope to develop this institution further by efficient management in days to come.

Budhanilkantha School, since its inception has come a long way and has produced a considerable number of exemplary citizens required for the development of the country. Several of its graduates are now to be found in the most prestigious universities all over the world. In fact, the school has gained an enviable reputation both within and outside Nepal. Having achieved are curricular and co-curricular aims and objectives. The school has developed a unique culture of its own and by virtue of its Scholarship Schemes; it has bloomed into a beautiful garden disseminating the sweet fragrance of Nepali soil.

==Clubs==
The school has come up with a wonderful concept of clubs where students, especially the seniors, are handed over the responsibilities and they have to search for sponsors and organize and administer workshops, trainings, concerts and other educational programs under their own steams. The members at the end need to hand in a report of the accomplishments. The club works have definitely let the students show their talent and leadership qualities, making the school one of the most outstanding schools in terms of extra curricular and leadership qualities.

The clubs have designations for students that include President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Junior Secretary, Members, Coordinator, advisors that number from 10 to 35 members.
The clubs running are:
# Awareness Campaign Club
# Creativity Club
# Drama And Debating Club (DADC)
# BNKS.Net
# Environment Club
# FOCUS
# Forum of Young Economist (FYE)
# Interact Club
# LEO Club
# Junior/Youth Red Cross Circle (J/YRCC) of Budhanilkantha School
# Science Club
# Society For Open Nepal (SFON)
# Social Service Club
# Sports Training And Recreation (STAR) Club
# Peace And Human Rights Club
# Journalism Club
# Mathematics Club
# Health and Fitness Club

==Notable alumni==
*[[Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev]] (Late King of Nepal)
*[[Nirajan Bir Bikram Shan Dev]] (Late Prince of Nepal)
*[[Paras Bir Bikram Shah Dev]] (ex-Crown prince of Nepal)
*Bal Krishna Joshi (creator of Thamel.com)
*Bhusan Dahal (Director of [[Kagbeni]])
*Sagar Onta (Transportation Engineer)
*Ujwal Thapa (Director of Digital Max Solutions)
*Pukar Malla (Engineer)
*Gyanu Lamichhane (Biologist)
*Diwas Gurung (Neo-Nepalese folk music recording artist)
*Nabin Bhattarai (Nepali pop musician)

==References==
{{Reflist|2}}
*http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullstory.asp?filename=aCXatKsbrzqea7Sa6sa5HNamal&folder=aCXatK&Name=City&sImageFileName=&dtSiteDate=20080713
*http://www.southasianmedia.net/cnn.cfm?id=516146&category=Human%20Rights&Country=NEPAL
*http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullstory.asp?filename=aCXatKsbrzqea7Sa6sa5HNamal&folder=aCXatK&Name=City&sImageFileName=&dtSiteDate=20080713
*http://www.wearebnks.com
Bhusan Dahal(TV Personality

==External links==
* [http://www.bnks.edu.np/ Budhanilkantha School web site]
* [http://www.sebsonline.org/ SEBS Online - Budhanilkantha School's Alumni Website]

{{Coord missing|Nepal}}

[[Category:Schools in Nepal]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1972]]