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Budhanilkantha School

2020-07-26T17:11:34Z

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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 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 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==
{{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

2020-07-23T14:18:52Z

49.244.75.194: /* Governance */

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{{Infobox school b
| 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 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 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==
{{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

2020-03-21T05:58:44Z

49.244.45.105:

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{{Refimprove|date=March 2017}}
{{Third-party|date=March 2017}}}}
 
{{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 (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 = 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 = www.bnks.edu
| 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 |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.

==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, 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 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

2019-06-08T12:23:50Z

49.244.17.181:

Budhanilkantha School

2019-04-30T12:56:59Z

49.244.38.235:

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| 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= Kushal Sigdel
| 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

2019-04-30T10:56:42Z

49.244.35.41:

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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 }}
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| authorizer =
| superintendent =
| principal= Bal Ram Cobler
| 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 =
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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

2016-12-25T11:13:36Z

49.244.110.157: /* Notable alumni */ some of the people mentioned are not notable at all

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{{Infobox school
| image = Bnks_3.jpg
| caption = Budhanilkantha School
| image_size =
| name = Budhanilkantha School
| native_name =
| latin_name =
| motto = Centre of Excellence
| schoolmaster =
| 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 =
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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

2015-03-19T12:00:36Z

49.244.252.217: /* Notable alumni */

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| 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>

<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 (71 acres) 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 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>

==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:

# 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
# 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)
*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 (film)|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)
* Keshar Bahadur Khulal (Principal of the School)
* Santosh Shah (Founder of Today's Youth Asia)
* Subash Ghimire (Editor in chief of Republica)
* Swarnim Wagley ( Member of Planning Commission, Govt. of Nepal))
* Ujjwal thapa (leader of bibeksheel party)
* Jivan Shahi (CA Member)

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

==External links==
{{Commons category|Budhanilkantha School}}
* [http://www.bnks.edu.np/ Budhanilkantha School website]

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

Budhanilkantha School

2013-02-24T17:50:23Z

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{{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]]
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| staff =
| faculty =
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| 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 =
| 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 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
|-
|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

2013-02-24T17:46:49Z

49.244.69.248:

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{{coord|27|46|55.52|N|85|21|34.2|E|region:NP|display=title}}
{{Infobox school
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| image_caption = Budhanilkantha School
| imagesize = 240px
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| latin_name=
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| headmaster =
| headmistress =
| head teacher =
| principal = Mr. Narayan Prasad Sharma
| director =
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| staff =
| faculty =
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| enrollment = 5 - 12
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| city = Kathmandu
| state =
| country = Nepal
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| mascot =
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| song =
| district = Kathmandu
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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 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
|-
|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)

Mona Dangol, International woman of mystery
==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

2012-11-06T17:07:58Z

49.244.103.119:

{{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 =
| superintendent =
| type = [[Public school (government funded)|Public]], [[Independent school]], [[Boarding school]] , [[Coeducational]]
| established = 1972
| staff =
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| 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 =
| 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
|-
|Nilgiri||Working Better Together||Boys - Middle||7 and 8|| style="background:Sky Blue; 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;"|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'', 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 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>

==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

2012-11-06T17:03:23Z

49.244.103.119:

{{refimprove|date=March 2009}}
{{coord|27|46|55.52|N|85|21|34.2|E|region:NP|display=title}}
{{Infobox 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 =
| principal = Mr. Narayan Prasad Sharma
| director =
| superintendent =
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| established = 1972
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| 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 =
| 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
|-
|Nilgiri||Working Better Together||Boys - Middle||7 and 8|| style="background:Green; text-align: center;"|Sky Blue
|-
|Pumori||In Societate Vita||Boys - Middle||7 and 8||style="background:Blue; text-align: center" | Green
|-
|Annapurna||Service Through Leadership||Boys - Senior||9 and 10||style="background:Red; text-align: center;"|Yellow
|-
|Kanchenjunga||Wisdom, Integrity and Respect||Boys - Senior||9 and 10||style="background:Yellow; 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;"|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'', 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 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>

==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 - Middle||7 and 8|| style="background:Green; text-align: center;"|Green
|-
|Kanchenjunga||Wisdom, Integrity and Respect ||Boys - Middle||7 and 8||style="background:Blue; text-align: center" | 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 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;"|Federal 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 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>

==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

2012-08-17T18:26:38Z

49.244.55.121: /* Houses */ corrected errors in house categorization

{{refimprove|date=March 2009}}
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| image_caption = Budhanilkantha School
| imagesize = 240px
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| schoolmaster =
| headmaster =
| headmistress =
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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 - Middle||7 and 8|| style="background:Yellow; text-align: center;"|Green
|-
|Kanchenjunga||Wisdom, Integrity and Respect ||Boys - Middle||7 and 8||style="background:Red; text-align: center" | Sky Blue
|-
|Nilgiri||Working Better Together||Boys - Senior||9 and 10||style="background:Blue; text-align: center;"|Red
|-
|Pumori||In Societate Vita||Boys - Senior||9 and 10||style="background:Green; text-align: center;"|Yellow
|-
|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;"|Federal 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 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>

==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: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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'''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>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>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>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 pakhe ko ||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 - TIMILA PALE DIDI KO GHAR AMILO CHA 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>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

==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)
*Krishna Prasad Koirala
*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 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 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>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>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>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 pakhe ko ||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
|-
|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>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

==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)
*Krishna Prasad Koirala
*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 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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| imagesize = 240px
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| staff =
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| city = Kathmandu
| state =
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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>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>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>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
|-
|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>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

==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)
*Krishna Prasad Koirala
*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 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 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>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>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 not 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>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
|-
|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>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

==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)
*Krishna Prasad Koirala
*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==
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==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 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>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>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 not 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 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
|-
|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>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

==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)
* Nirajan Shah (Late Prince of Nepal)
*Paras Shah (former Crown Prince of Nepal)
*Krishna Prasad Koirala
*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 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 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>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>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 not 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 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
|-
|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>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

==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)
* 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>

==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]]