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| name = Budhanilkantha School | | name = Budhanilkantha School | ||
| native_name = बूढानीलकण्ठ स्कूल | | native_name = बूढानीलकण्ठ स्कूल | ||
| image = Bnks_3.jpg | | image = Bnks_3.jpg | ||
| image_size = | | image_size = 260px | ||
| caption = Budhanilkantha School | | caption = Budhanilkantha School | ||
| motto = Centre of Excellence | | motto = Centre of Excellence | ||
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| faculty = 80 | | faculty = 80 | ||
| years_taught = 8 years | | years_taught = 8 years | ||
| houses = Makalu | | houses = Makalu, Dhaulagiri, Huinchuli, Saipal, Nilgiri, Pumori, Choyu, Ratnachuli, Kanchenjunga, Annapurna, Lotse, Byasrishi, Gaurishankar | ||
Dhaulagiri | |||
Huinchuli | |||
Saipal | |||
Nilgiri | |||
Pumori | |||
Choyu | |||
Ratnachuli | |||
Kanchenjunga | |||
Annapurna | |||
Lotse | |||
Byasrishi | |||
Gaurishankar | |||
| student_union = Council of School Prefects | | student_union = Council of School Prefects | ||
| slogan = Center of Excellence | | slogan = Center of Excellence | ||
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| nickname = BNKS | | nickname = BNKS | ||
| graduates = Approximately 4000 | | graduates = Approximately 4000 | ||
| affiliations = [[School Leaving Certificate (Nepal)|School Leaving Certificate]] (Grade 10) | | 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)}} | ||
[[University of Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge International Examinations]] (A-level) | |||
[[Higher Secondary Education Board]] (10+2) | |||
| information = | | information = | ||
| website = bnks.edu.np | | website = {{url|bnks.edu.np}} | ||
| students = 1000 (approximately) | | students = 1000 (approximately) | ||
| sixth_form_students = 180 | | sixth_form_students = 180 | ||
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| publication = Bhanjyang | | publication = Bhanjyang | ||
| endowment = Funded by Government of Nepal and alums | | endowment = Funded by Government of Nepal and alums | ||
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# Keshar Khulal, Principal (2013 to 2019) | # Keshar Khulal, Principal (2013 to 2019) | ||
# Hom Nath Acharya, Principal (2019 to till date) | # Hom Nath Acharya, Principal (2019 to till date) | ||
[[File: Budhanilkantha School learning resource centre.jpg|thumb|right|Students using the Learning Resource Centre]] | [[File: Budhanilkantha School learning resource centre.jpg|thumb|right|Students using the Learning Resource Centre]] | ||
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*[[Swarnim Wagle]] (Former Vice-Chairman of [[National Planning Commission of Nepal|National Planning Commission]]) | *[[Swarnim Wagle]] (Former Vice-Chairman of [[National Planning Commission of Nepal|National Planning Commission]]) | ||
*[[Karun Thapa]] (Media and IT Expert) | *[[Karun Thapa]] (Media and IT Expert) | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 16:05, 23 December 2020
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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
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.
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:
- School Leaving Certificate level (a nationwide curriculum up to class 10 prescribed by the Department of Education of Nepal),
- Cambridge International A-Level
- 10+2 Level (Higher Secondary Education Board of Nepal, an equivalent alternative to A-Level).
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:
- 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)
Notable alumni
- Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev (Late King of Nepal)
- Nirajan Shah (Late Prince of Nepal)
- Nabin K Bhattarai (Singer)
- Paras Bir Bikram Shah, Ex-Crown Prince of Nepal
- Ujwal Thapa, president of Bibeksheel Nepali[11]
- Bhusan Dahal (Media Personality)
- Bartika Eam Rai (Singer/ Songwriter/ Poet)
- Swarnim Wagle (Former Vice-Chairman of National Planning Commission)
- Karun Thapa (Media and IT Expert)
References
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-10-29. https://web.archive.org/web/20101029003337/http://vegetarian-restaurants.net/Nepal/Kathmandu-Valley/Budhanilkantha-Temple.htm. Retrieved on 2010-09-22.
- ↑ "About Us - Budhanilkantha School". http://bnks.edu.np/about/. Retrieved on 6 March 2019.
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-07-21. https://web.archive.org/web/20100721074535/http://bnks.edu.np/2010/05/12/a-level-entrance-examination/. Retrieved on 2010-09-22.
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-07-24. https://web.archive.org/web/20110724190148/http://bnks.edu.np/2010/07/16/slc-results-2066/. Retrieved on 2010-09-22.
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-04-02. https://web.archive.org/web/20100402164839/http://www.wavemag.com.np/issue/article1689.html. Retrieved on 2010-09-23.
- ↑ "News - Budhanilkantha School". http://bnks.edu.np/category/news/. Retrieved on 6 March 2019.
- ↑ "Latest news". https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/latest-news/. Retrieved on 6 March 2019.
- ↑ [1]
- ↑ "School Management - Budhanilkantha School". http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/. Retrieved on 6 March 2019.
- ↑ "Senior Management Team (SMT) - Budhanilkantha School". http://bnks.edu.np/about/school-management/smt/. Retrieved on 6 March 2019.
- ↑ "About Ujwal Thapa". http://www.whynepal.com/about/. Retrieved on 6 March 2019.
External links
- Budhanilkantha School website
- Budhanilkantha School on WikiNepal