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Pelkhil School

Bhutan, Thimphu

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees BTN 15,000 - 54,000
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Opened 2010
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages English
Typical class size 20
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Pelkhil School sits on an eight acre riverfront campus in Thimphu, Bhutan, serving students from pre primary to grade 12. The school delivers Cambridge curriculum alongside Bhutanese textbooks, with Cambridge Primary and Secondary, IGCSE, and A Levels, and it supplements English, Maths, and Science. Pelkhil is Bhutan's first affiliated Cambridge International School and hosts a Cambridge Professional Development Qualification Centre, supporting teacher development. Established in 2010, the campus offers a broad program that includes sports, culture, and exchanges. The learning environment spans classrooms and extracurriculars, with a full sized astro turf pitch for PE and Sports Day, and a Continuing Education Centre for adults offering BHSEC in Arts and Commerce. The school emphasises arts, music, and performance, celebrates Bhutanese heritage, and integrates language and culture into daily life. Notable features include the Cambridge PDQ Centre and the international exchange opportunities that broaden students' horizons. The campus fosters resilience, curiosity, collaboration.

Tashi Pelkhil Village Lungtenphu, Bhutan

The Essentials

Pelkhil School has typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English.

Location
Tashi Pelkhil Village, Nazhirama, Thimphu 11001, Bhutan

Stages
Primary Wing
Fees

Annual tuition at Pelkhil School ranges from BTN 15,000 to BTN 54,000 for 2026/27.

Application & Registration Fees

- Registration (non-refundable): BTN 1,200.
- One-time refundable security deposit: BTN 5,000 (refundable provided the student completes at least one term).

Tuition fees (by year group) — per term and per year

- Pre-Primary to Grade VI (PP–VI): BTN 19,500 per term; BTN 39,000 per year.
- Grades VII–VIII: BTN 21,000 per term; BTN 42,000 per year.
- Grades IX–X: BTN 24,000 per term; BTN 48,000 per year.
- Grades XI–XII: BTN 27,000 per term; BTN 54,000 per year.
- Continuing Education (CE): BTN 15,000 per year for Arts/Commerce; BTN 17,000 per year for the Science stream.

Common surcharges and recurring additional fees (expressed per term unless otherwise indicated)

- Science‑stream laboratory surcharge: BTN 3,000 per term (applies to students in Science stream).
- Stationery (Primary wing requirement): BTN 1,000 per term.
- School activities / dayboarding activities (per activity): BTN 500 per month or BTN 3,000 per term.
- Tutorials (optional): BTN 500 per month or BTN 3,000 per term.
- Bus service (optional): BTN 900 per month (subject to revision).
- Annual administrative/exam and other non‑tuition charges: These are billed as fixed costs applicable to all students (amounts not itemised in the published fee schedule).

Discounts

- Sibling discount: 10% discount for second and subsequent concurrently enrolled siblings.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The academic year is organised as two terms.
- Tuition and term charges are payable in two instalments — at the beginning of each term.

Boarding / Dayboarding

- Dayboarding: Dayboarding is optional for junior students (up to Class 8) and required for students in Grades 9–12; dayboarding is structured around selected activities and tutorials with the activity fees shown above.
- Residential boarding: No separate residential/boarding fee schedule or published residential boarding charges were found in the publicly available fee materials.

Uniforms and clothing

- Uniforms and tracksuits are purchased from external outfitters specified by the school (outfitter names provided); uniform prices are not itemised in the published fee information.

Refund information

- Registration fee is non‑refundable.
- Security deposit (BTN 5,000) is refundable provided the student completes at least one term; eligibility for refund requires completing the minimum term condition.
- No separate refund schedule or additional refundable/non‑refundable tuition clauses were itemised in the published fee documents.

Payment options

- The published fee materials list billing amounts and instalment timing but do not itemise accepted payment channels (for example, bank transfer, cash, or credit card). No explicit payment method instructions were found in the publicly available fee pages.

Other notes on charges

- Examples used in the published materials to illustrate total per‑term costs:
- A student in Grade 9 or 10 (non‑Science) is shown with a total of BTN 25,000 per term (tuition BTN 24,000 + stationery BTN 1,000).
- A student in the Science stream is shown with a total of BTN 28,000 per term (tuition BTN 24,000 + stationery BTN 1,000 + science surcharge BTN 3,000).

Summary of items not itemised in published fee materials

- No explicit published amounts were located for: residential boarding (if offered), detailed annual administrative/exam fee breakdowns, uniform prices, or specific accepted payment channels. These items are referenced as present or required but not numerically itemised in the publicly available fee pages.
Academics

Pelkhil School teaches Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels.

Curriculum
Cambridge curricula are provided to supplement Bhutanese textbooks for English, Maths and Science. Pelkhil is Bhutan's first fully affiliated Cambridge International School and hosts a Cambridge Professional Development Qualification (PDQ) Centre.

Student Teacher Ratio
Pelkhil School provides primary students with a favorable student-teacher ratio that enables teachers to give close attention to each student.

Exam Results
In 2016, Class III ranked in the top 5 nationwide in the BCSEA common exams.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Pelkhil School sits on an 8-acre riverfront campus in Thimphu with about 50,000 square feet of built area. It was established in 2010 and is Bhutan's first Cambridge International School serving students from pre-primary to grade 12. The campus delivers the Cambridge curriculum and supports a broad educational program that includes sports and culture. Life at Pelkhil includes sports, cultural activities, and opportunities for learning beyond the classroom, including international school exchanges.

Sports Facilities
The school has a full-sized astro-turf pitch used for physical education and Sports Day.

Academic Facilities
Pelkhil is Bhutan's first Cambridge International School. The Cambridge Professional Development Qualification (PDQ) Centre is hosted on campus. Pelkhil also runs a Continuing Education Centre for adult learners offering BHSEC in Arts and Commerce.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Judo is offered through Bhutan's first Pelkhil Judo Club (established 2010). Music and performance activities are part of school life, and students participate in international exchanges and cultural activities.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Pelkhil is Bhutan's first Cambridge International School and a premier K–12 institution in Thimphu. The Cambridge curriculum supplements Bhutanese textbooks in English, Mathematics, and Science. The school emphasizes academic excellence and character development, with opportunities for global exposure through international exchanges. The learning culture spans the classroom and beyond, fostering holistic growth from primary through senior levels.

Arts & Creative
Pelkhil values learning beyond the classroom through music and the arts. Students perform and participate in activities that extend learning beyond regular lessons. The arts program complements academic studies and fosters creativity and self-expression. The school celebrates musical and artistic achievements as part of a wholesome education.

Cultural & Language
Pelkhil celebrates Bhutanese heritage and national pride. Students participate in Bhutan's National Day celebrations, carrying the school flag and royal portraits as a living expression of civic pride and belonging. Bhutanese language and culture are integrated into school life to nurture cultural understanding and identity.

Social & Hobbies
Pelkhil offers a broad range of sports, with physical education and teamwork emphasized on Sports Day. Primary students use the full-sized astro-turf pitch for sport and play as part of daily life. The school supports extracurricular activities, including judo, and offers scholarships for judo athletes as part of its broader program of sport and recreation.

Leadership & Professional
Pelkhil is Bhutan's first Cambridge PDQ Centre. The PDQ Centre conducts in-service teacher training with two cohorts per year: March–June and August–November. The program is recognized for elevating teaching standards and aligning with international professional development expectations.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports and wellness are central to Pelkhil's daily life on the riverfront campus. Physical education and teamwork are woven into the school experience, with activities that promote resilience and a lifelong love of activity. The overall program balances academics with wellbeing to support a healthy, active lifestyle.
Languages

Language Provision
The school teaches English and Dzongkha. Cambridge International Curriculum supplements Bhutanese textbooks for English, Maths and Science. Dzongkha is taught as a subject in the Primary Wing.
School Events
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