Budhanilkantha School

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{{Infobox school
| name = Budhanilkantha School
| native_name = बूढानीलकण्ठ स्कूल
| image = Bnks_3.jpg
| image_size = 260px
| caption = Budhanilkantha School
| motto = Centre of Excellence
| region =
| city = Budhanilkantha
| state = Bagmati Province
| zipcode = 44600
| country = Nepal
| schooltype = Government Funded Private School
| type = Boarding School
| established =
| founded = 1972
| district = Kathmandu
| authorizer =
| superintendent =
| principal = Hom N. Acharya
| staff = 200
| faculty = 80
| years_taught = 8 years
| houses = Makalu, Dhaulagiri, Hiunchuli, Saipal, Nilgiri, Pumori,Tilicho, Jugal, Choyu, Ratnachuli, Kanchenjunga, Annapurna, Byasrishi, Gaurishankar
| student_union = Council of School Prefects
| slogan = Center of Excellence
| fight_song = Oou-Way-O-Wa-O-Wa
| nickname = BNKS
| graduates = Approximately 4000
| affiliations = {{ubl|[[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 = {{url|bnks.edu.np}}
| students = 1000 (approximately)
| sixth_form_students = 180
| ratio = 10:1
| address = Budhanilkantha-5
| free_label =
| free =
| publication = Bhanjyang
| endowment = Funded by Government of Nepal and alums
}}

'''Budhanilkantha School''', often referred to as '''BNKS''', is a competitive 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 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|O level]]) in 1980. In 1983, English was made the official language of instruction at Budhanilkantha School. Cambridge International [[GCE Advanced Level|A level]] and [[O level]], administered by [[Cambridge Assessment International Education|CAIE]] of the [[University of Cambridge]] was 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|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]]
# 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>

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

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

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