Education in Nepal is structured as school education and higher education. School education includes primary level of grades 1–5, lower secondary and secondary levels of grades 6–8 and 9–10 respectively. Pre-primary level of education is available in some areas. Six years old is the prescribed age for admission into grade one. A national level School Leaving Certificate (SLC) examination is conducted at the end of grade 10.
Grades 11 and 12 are considered as higher secondary level. Higher Secondary Education Board (HSEB) supervises higher secondary schools which are mostly under private management. Previously these grades were under the university system and were run as proficiency certificate level. Though some universities still offer these programs, the policy now is to integrate these grades into the school system.
Higher education consists of bachelor, masters, and PhD levels. Depending upon the stream and subject, bachelors level may be of three to five years’ duration. The duration of masters level is generally two years. Some universities offer programs like M Phil and post-graduate diplomas.
Legally, there are two types of school in the country: community and institutional. Community schools receive regular government grants whereas institutional schools are funded by school’s own or other non-governmental sources. Institutional schools are organized either as a non-profit trust or as a company. However, in practical terms, schools are mainly of two types: public (community) and private (institutional).
Introduction to Tarun Ma Vi, Balaju Tarun Madhyamik Vidyalaya (Tarun Ma Vi) is a well-established secondary school located in Balaju, Kathmandu, known for its commitment to academic excellence and community-focused education. As a government/public school, it provides affordable and quality education to students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds. The school caters to students from Grade 1
Introduction to RR Campus Ratna Rajya Laxmi Campus, commonly known as RR Campus, is a leading institution in Nepal for humanities and social sciences education. Located in Pradarshani Marg, Kathmandu, it is one of the constituent campuses of Tribhuvan University (TU) and has long served as a center of excellence for students pursuing degrees in
Introduction to Padma Kanya Campus (PK Campus) Padma Kanya Multiple Campus (PK Campus) is the first women’s college in Nepal, established with the aim of empowering Nepali women through quality higher education. Located in Bagbazar, Kathmandu, this historic institution has been a beacon of women’s education since 1951 AD (2008 BS). Affiliated with Tribhuvan University,
Introduction to Amrit Campus Amrit Campus, widely known by its acronym ASCOL, is one of the most prestigious science colleges in Nepal. Located in the heart of Kathmandu, it is a constituent campus of Tribhuvan University (TU) and specializes in pure and applied sciences. Founded in 1962 AD (2019 BS) by late Amrit Prasad Pradhan,
Introduction to Tri-Chandra College Tri-Chandra College, also known as Tri-Chandra Multiple Campus, is the oldest and one of the most prestigious colleges in Nepal. Established in 1918 AD (1975 BS) by Prime Minister Chandra Shumsher Jang Bahadur Rana, it marked the formal beginning of higher education in Nepal. Originally named Tribhuvan Chandra Intermediate College, the
Nepal has many great universities that offer various courses. Some of these universities are Kathmandu University, Pokhara University, Lumbini Buddhist University, and Purbanchal University. Tribhuvan University Tribhuvan University is the largest and oldest university in Nepal. It has been ranked among the top 800 universities in the world. The university teaches around a half a