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'''Budhanilkantha School''' is a public and boarding school | '''Budhanilkantha School''' is a national school of Nepal located in the outskirts of [[Kathmandu]]vally. It is a public and boarding school with instructions starting from the 4th grade through high school. It was established in [[1972]] with the aim of being the national school where gifted children from all corners of Nepal could get educated, including those from poor economic backgrounds, who might otherwise not receive 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 British who also 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]]. | ||
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]] [[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 ([http://www.sebsonline.org/ SEBS Online]) of Budhanilkantha school is actively engaged in uplifting Nepalese society through various programmes. | 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]] [[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 ([http://www.sebsonline.org/ SEBS Online]) of Budhanilkantha school is actively engaged in uplifting Nepalese society through various programmes. | ||
The main aim of the school is to provide the students some quality education along with some extra curricular activities. There are quite a handful of clubs in the school which organise programs of various sorts throughout the year.Some major ones include the Creativity Club, Journalism Club, Sports Training and Recreation Club, Society of Open Nepal, Drama and Debating Club and Environment Club. Much of these clubs are run by seniormost students of the school under consultation of one or two academic teachers. | |||
Budhanilkantha school is a fully residential school. Students are assigned to the 12 houses according to sex and class standing. Most of the teachers also live within the compounds of the school. | Budhanilkantha school is a fully residential school. Students are assigned to the 12 houses according to sex and class standing. Most of the teachers also live within the compounds of the school. Because of these circumstances many argue that Budhanilkantha School is a educational bubble greatly lacking in providing a thriving enviroment for social skill development. Apart from this, the school is considered mostly without fault producing a number of highly successful graduate each year. | ||
According to students of Budhanilkantha there are three reasons you could be expelled school. The list however varies every year. Some of the common ones that have been the reason for expulsion have been number one, getting caught buying/eating [[momos]] in "the black gate", number two, vandalism and number three, found wearing no belt or wearing ur pants/skirts below the waist line. | |||
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Revision as of 05:13, 3 January 2007
Budhanilkantha School is a national school of Nepal located in the outskirts of Kathmanduvally. It is a public and boarding school with instructions starting from the 4th grade through high school. It was established in 1972 with the aim of being the national school where gifted children from all corners of Nepal could get educated, including those from poor economic backgrounds, who might otherwise not receive 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 British who also 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.
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 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 (SEBS Online) of Budhanilkantha school is actively engaged in uplifting Nepalese society through various programmes.
The main aim of the school is to provide the students some quality education along with some extra curricular activities. There are quite a handful of clubs in the school which organise programs of various sorts throughout the year.Some major ones include the Creativity Club, Journalism Club, Sports Training and Recreation Club, Society of Open Nepal, Drama and Debating Club and Environment Club. Much of these clubs are run by seniormost students of the school under consultation of one or two academic teachers.
Budhanilkantha school is a fully residential school. Students are assigned to the 12 houses according to sex and class standing. Most of the teachers also live within the compounds of the school. Because of these circumstances many argue that Budhanilkantha School is a educational bubble greatly lacking in providing a thriving enviroment for social skill development. Apart from this, the school is considered mostly without fault producing a number of highly successful graduate each year.
According to students of Budhanilkantha there are three reasons you could be expelled school. The list however varies every year. Some of the common ones that have been the reason for expulsion have been number one, getting caught buying/eating momos in "the black gate", number two, vandalism and number three, found wearing no belt or wearing ur pants/skirts below the waist line.