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|established = 1972
| name                    = Budhanilkantha School
|type = National
| native_name            = बूढानीलकण्ठ स्कूल
|principal = Mr. Narayan Prasad Sharm
| image                   = Bnks_3.jpg
|city =  
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|enrollment=  
| caption                = Budhanilkantha School
|staff =  
| motto                  = Centre of Excellence
|campus =  
| city                    = Kathmandu
|website= [http://www.bnks.edu.np bnks.edu.np]
| state                  = Bagmati Province
|}}
| zipcode                = 44600
| country                = Nepal
| schooltype              = Government Funded Private School
| type                    = Boarding
| established             =
| founded                = 1972
| district                = Kathmandu
| authorizer              =
| superintendent          =
| ceeb                    = 689070
| principal               = Hom N. Acharya
| staff                  = 200
| faculty                = 80
| grades                  = 5-12
| area                    = 95 Acres
| campus_type            = Boarding
| houses                  = Makalu, Dhaulagiri, Hiunchuli, Saipal, Nilgiri, Pumori,Tilicho, Jugal, Choyu, Ratnachuli, Kanchenjunga, Annapurna, Byasrishi, Gaurishankar
| student_union          = Council of School Prefects
| slogan                  = Center of Excellence
| fight_song              = Oou-Way-O-Wa-O-Wa
| nickname                = BNKS
| graduates              = Approximately 4000
| affiliations            = {{ubl|[[School Leaving Certificate (Nepal)|School Leaving Certificate]] (Grade 10) |[[University of Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge International Examinations]] (A-level) |[[Higher Secondary Education Board]] (10+2)}}
| alumni                  = Old Budhas
| website                 = {{url|bnks.edu.np}}
| gender                  = Coeducational
| students                = 1136 total
| sixth_form_students    = 180
| ratio                  = 14:1
| address                = Narayanthan - Baaghdwar Rd, Budhanilkantha 44622
| free_label              =
| publication            = Bhanjyang
| endowment              = Funded by Government of Nepal and alums
}}


'''Budhanilkantha School''' is a public and boarding school in [[Nepal]]. Instructions start from the 4th grade through high school.  
'''Budhanilkantha School''', often referred to as '''BNKS''', is a competitive public [[boarding school]] in Nepal. It is located in Narayanthan, 8 kilometres north of [[Kathmandu]] on the [[foothills]] of [[Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park|Shivapuri]] mountain (2,732 metres).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.vegetarian-restaurants.net/Nepal/Kathmandu-Valley/Budhanilkantha-Temple.htm |title=Archived copy |access-date=2010-09-22 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101029003337/http://vegetarian-restaurants.net/Nepal/Kathmandu-Valley/Budhanilkantha-Temple.htm |archive-date=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|access-date=6 March 2019}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
The school was established in [[1972]] on the outskirts of the [[Kathmandu]] valley with the aim of being the national school. Budhanilkantha would be for gifted children from all corners of Nepal, including those from poor economic backgrounds. These children would not otherwise receive a good education.  More than one-third of the students receive some form of [[scholarship]] from the government or private British organizations to cover the cost of their education and stay in school. The school was opened by the Nepali and UK Governments. The British ran the administration of the school until 1995, after which the administration was handed over to Nepalis.  The school was an [[all boys school]] until [[1992]], when it became [[co-educational]].  
[[File:Sarswoti temple.jpg|thumb|alt= | ''[[Saraswati]]'' (the goddess of learning) Temple at Budhanilkantha School]]
Budhanilkantha School was established in 1972 as a joint venture between the governments of Nepal and the United Kingdom. The first batch of students took the School Leaving Certificate Examination (the national exam that is equivalent to the British [[O-Level|O level]]) in 1980. In 1983, English was made the official language of instruction at Budhanilkantha School. Cambridge International [[GCE Advanced Level|A level]] and [[O level]], administered by [[Cambridge Assessment International Education|CAIE]] of the [[University of Cambridge]] was introduced in 1985 and 1986 respectively.
 
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.


==Curriculum==
==Overview==
The school educates students from grades 4 to 10, following the government curriculum.  After completing grade 10, students can choose between studying for the [[University of Cambridge]] [[GCE]] [[Advanced Level (UK)|A-levels]] or the Higher Secondary Education Board's +2 education programme.  Most students go on to attend colleges and universities in [[Nepal]], [[India]], the [[United States]], and the [[United Kingdom]]. The alumni association<ref>[http://www.sebsonline.org/ Alumini association - SEBS Online]</ref> of Budhanilkantha school is actively engaged in uplifting Nepalese society through various programmes.
The school is a full boarding school for students from 5th grade to [[A-Level|A level]], aged 10 to 19.


Budhanilkantha School is located at the base of Shivapuri mountain, far north of the Kathmandu valley.
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 school is a fully residential and there are about 920 students. These students are divided among the 12 houses. The houses are - 1 [[Makalu]], 2 [[Annapurna]], 3 [[Dhaulagiri]], 4 [[Kanchenjunga]], 5 [[Nilgiri]], 6 Pumori, 7 Hiunchuli, 8 Saipal, 9 [[Ratnachuli]], 10 [[Choyu]], 11 [[Byasrishi]] and 12 Gaurishankar. All the houses are named after randomly chosen himalayan peaks. 1 and 3 are junior boys house. 2 and 4 are middle boys houses. 5 and 6 are senior boys houses. 7 and 8 are junior and middle girls houses. 9 and 10 are senior and upper senior girls houses. 11 and 12 are the uppermost senior houses. Students to be enrolled in this school must pass an entrance exam and the students are taken for class four and for post SLC levels. This is intended to continue the high academic status of the school.


==Status==
==Academics==
The school is considered the National School of Nepal. The main aim of the school is to provide its students with quality education and various extra curricular activities. There are several clubs in the school which organise programs of various sorts throughout the year.
The school operates three courses of study:
#[[School Leaving Certificate (Nepal)|School Leaving Certificate]] level (a nationwide curriculum up to class 10 prescribed by the [[Department of Education (Nepal)|Department of Education]] of Nepal),
# [[University of Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge International]] [[A-Level]]
# 10+2 Level (Higher Secondary Education Board of Nepal, an equivalent alternative to A-Level).
[[File: Shivapuri Budhanilkantha.jpg|thumb|alt=|View of the snow-clad [[Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park|Shivapuri]] mountain from the Middle Pitch]]


Budhanilkantha school is a fully residential school. Students are assigned to the 12 houses according to sex and class standing.The current principal of the school is Mr. Narayan Prasad Sharma. Most of the teachers also live within the compounds of the school. Because of these circumstances many argue that Budhanilkantha School is an educational bubble greatly lacking in providing a thriving environment for social skill development. Others criticise it as a launching ground for both students and teachers alike to go abroad. Apart from this, the school is considered mostly without fault producing a number of highly successful graduates each year.  
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 |access-date=2010-09-22 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100721074535/http://bnks.edu.np/2010/05/12/a-level-entrance-examination/ |archive-date=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 |access-date=2010-09-22 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110724190148/http://bnks.edu.np/2010/07/16/slc-results-2066/ |archive-date=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 |access-date=2010-09-23 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100402164839/http://www.wavemag.com.np/issue/article1689.html |archive-date=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|access-date=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|access-date=6 March 2019}}</ref><ref>[http://www.nepalnews.com/contents/2008/englishweekly/spotlight/mar/mar28/national3.php]{{dead link|date=November 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
 
==Governance==
The school is managed under the Public Educational Trust. The Ministry for Education being the main trustee, the Board of Trustees (BOT) is chaired by the Education Secretary of Nepal. The School Management Committee (SMC) is responsible for the formulation, implementation, and monitoring of all policy-level matters. The Principal takes care of the day-to-day administration with the help of two Vice-Principals, Chief Administrative Officer and a team of Senior Management Team SMT. The school is also supported by Friends of Budhanilkantha School (FOBS), the parents' representative association and the Society of Ex-Budhanilkantha Students (SEBS). They also actively participate in the school governance.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/|title=School Management - Budhanilkantha School|website=Bnks.edu.np|access-date=6 March 2019}}</ref>
 
The present principal of the school is Hom Nath Acharya. There are currently two vice principals in the school; Mr. Deepak Kayastha and Mrs. Timila Shakya Acharya.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/smt/|title=Senior Management Team (SMT) - Budhanilkantha School|website=Bnks.edu.np|access-date=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 sopnil, 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]], Late President of [[Bibeksheel Nepali]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.whynepal.com/about/|title=About Ujwal Thapa|website=WhyNepal.com|access-date=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)
*[https://www.instagram.com/diwasg/?hl=en Diwas Gurung] (Music Producer)


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist|2}}
{{Reflist}}
==External link==
 
* [http://www.bnks.edu.np/ Budhanilkantha School web site]
==External links==
* [http://www.sebsonline.org/ SEBS Online - Budhanilkantha School's Alumni Website]
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[[Category:Schools in Nepal]]
* [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]]
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[[Category:Schools in Kathmandu]]
[[Category:Education in Nepal]]

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Budhanilkantha School, often referred to as BNKS, is a competitive public boarding school in Nepal. It is located in Narayanthan, 8 kilometres north of Kathmandu on the foothills of Shivapuri mountain (2,732 metres).[1] 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.[2]

History

Saraswati (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. Cambridge International A level and O level, administered by CAIE of the University of Cambridge was introduced in 1985 and 1986 respectively.

Budhanilkantha School converted from a boys' 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 and public school. Approximately one-third of the students receive scholarships based on merit and need.

Academics

The school operates three courses of study:

  1. School Leaving Certificate level (a nationwide curriculum up to class 10 prescribed by the Department of Education of Nepal),
  2. Cambridge International A-Level
  3. 10+2 Level (Higher Secondary Education Board of Nepal, an equivalent alternative to A-Level).
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.[3]

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.[4]

Budhanilkantha School was the first school to introduce GCE Advanced Level in Nepal.[5] 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.[6] Budhanilkantha students regularly feature in the Cambridge outstanding achiever list as the best achieving A-Level candidates in Nepal and worldwide.[7][8]

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.[9]

The present principal of the school is Hom Nath Acharya. There are currently two vice principals in the school; Mr. Deepak Kayastha and Mrs. Timila Shakya Acharya.[10]

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

  1. John B Tyson, Headmaster Designate (1966)
  2. Peter J Wakeman, Headmaster (1972 to 1977)
  3. Ken Jones, Headmaster (1978 to 1982)
  4. Dr. Tej Ratna Kansakar, Acting Headmaster (1983)
  5. John Tyson, Headmaster (1983 to 1988)
  6. Brian Garton, Headmaster (1989 to 1992)
  7. Thomas sopnil, Headmaster (1992 to 1994)
  8. Satyanarayan Rajbhandari, Principal (1994 to 1995)
  9. Narayan Prasad Sharma, Principal (1996 to 2012)
  10. Keshar Khulal, Principal (2013 to 2019)
  11. Hom Nath Acharya, Principal (2019 to till date)
Students using the Learning Resource Centre

Notable alumni

References

  1. ↑ "Archived copy". http://www.vegetarian-restaurants.net/Nepal/Kathmandu-Valley/Budhanilkantha-Temple.htm. 
  2. ↑ "About Us - Budhanilkantha School". http://bnks.edu.np/about/. 
  3. ↑ "Archived copy". http://bnks.edu.np/2010/05/12/a-level-entrance-examination/. 
  4. ↑ "Archived copy". http://bnks.edu.np/2010/07/16/slc-results-2066/. 
  5. ↑ "Archived copy". http://www.wavemag.com.np/issue/article1689.html. 
  6. ↑ "News - Budhanilkantha School". http://bnks.edu.np/category/news/. 
  7. ↑ "Latest news". https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/latest-news/. 
  8. ↑ [1]
  9. ↑ "School Management - Budhanilkantha School". http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/. 
  10. ↑ "Senior Management Team (SMT) - Budhanilkantha School". http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/smt/. 
  11. ↑ "About Ujwal Thapa". http://www.whynepal.com/about/. 

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