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Ullens School

Nepal, Kathmandu

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1400
Type Co-educational
Opened 2006
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Nepali, Mandarin, French, Spanish
Typical class size 22
Strengths Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts, Outdoor Education
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Kindergarten
Introduction

The Ullens School in Nepal is part of the Ullens Education Foundation (UEF), established in 2006 under the patronage of Baron Guy Ullens and Myriam Ullens. It operates at a Khumaltar campus (K–12 and IBDP) and Ullens Kathmandu, offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) alongside the Nepal National Curriculum (NEB). The school teaches in English, with Nepali language development, and Mandarin study in Grades 4–8. It follows Bank Street approach to education, through a partnership with Bank Street College of Education, emphasizing experiential learning, hands-on activities, field trips and ICT resources. Ullens aims for classes (7:1 ratio) and development, including training at Bank Street and IB programmes. Facilities include three libraries totalling 20,000 books, science labs, ActivBoards, a 500-seat auditorium, and Kadjou Building for juniors, the Nala Outdoor Learning Center for nature-based learning. The school runs Project Week, CAS, and student activities such as MUN and Duke of Edinburgh.

15 Shital Marg, Lalitpur 44600, Nepal

The Essentials

Ullens School has 1,400 pupils, typical class sizes of 22, instruction in English.

Location
Khumaltar, Lalitpur-15, Kathmandu, Nepal

Stages
Grades One to Twelve

Type
IB World School

Country affiliation
Nepal
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school does not require uniforms; there is a dress code to maintain civility and avoid fashion-related competition and envy among students.

Food Options
The school runs five cafeterias; serves hot vegetarian lunches to all students; breakfast is provided to elementary grades (Tier I & II) and an afternoon snack is available to elementary and secondary grades. The Food Committee prepares menus with a nutrition expert, and meals are prepared in a modern kitchen under the direction of a professional chef.

Governance and Ownership
Owner: Ullens Education Foundation (UEF) – a privately managed public institution. Ullens School is governed by the School Management Committee (SMC) in accordance with the Education Act of the Government of Nepal; Dr. Arzu Rana Deuba is the chairperson of the SMC. Ullens Education Foundation runs two Ullens School campuses in Kathmandu Valley: Khumaltar, Lalitpur and Bansbari, Kathmandu. The school operates on a non-profit basis, and parental input helps determine the fee structure through a joint UEF–SMC process.
Fees
Application / Admission Fees
- There is an application and admissions process that requires submission of a completed application form and supporting documents. Upon formal acceptance the school issues an acceptance letter and a voucher for a deposit that must be paid to confirm the place; if the deposit is not paid by the due date the offered seat is forfeited.
- The school does not publish fixed, grade-by-grade application or one-time ‘‘admission fee'' amounts in publicly available fee documents. Fee amounts to be paid at admission are communicated to successful applicants in the acceptance letter and deposit voucher.

Tuition fees by school year / grade
- The school's publicly available materials do not contain a term-by-term or per-grade numeric tuition schedule for the 2026/27 academic year (nor a confirmed published schedule for 2025/26). No official, grade-specific per-term or per-year figures are published in the school's downloadable admission forms, FAQs, or brochure downloads. Parents are informed of the applicable tuition amounts through the school's admissions/accounts communications once fees for an academic year have been set and approved.
- Because specific numeric tuition amounts are not published, the following describes how tuition is handled rather than giving numbers:
- Tuition is set each academic year through the school's fee-approval process (the joint meeting of the Ullens Education Foundation and the School Management Committee proposes a structure which is reviewed and approved by the parent body and the local education authority). This approved structure determines the tuition levels for each grade.
- For new admits the acceptance voucher will state the deposit and any first-term or first-invoice amounts required to secure enrollment.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school issues a voucher at acceptance that covers the deposit and initial liable fees; the deposit must be paid by the date shown or the seat will be released.
- No publicly posted, grade-specific term-dates for invoicing or a published term-by-term fee calendar is available in the school's public materials. The school follows an annual academic calendar for admissions and invoicing aligned to its term start dates; parents receive invoices and payment instructions through the school's accounts or admissions communications.
- Late payment penalties or returned-payment charges are not listed in the publicly available admissions brochure or FAQ documents; parents are advised that detailed payment terms (deadlines, penalties, acceptable timetables) are provided directly in admissions/accounts communications.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- Ullens School operates as a day school and does not provide a residential/boarding programme for students; boarding facilities are not part of the school's regular provision. Any scholarship-related or exceptional provision of boarding for out-of-valley scholarship recipients is handled on a case-by-case basis under program-specific arrangements.

Other costs and recurring extras
- Uniforms: Ullens School does not require a school uniform; a dress code is in place instead. There is therefore no standard uniform fee published.
- Transportation: The admission form asks whether a student requires school transportation, indicating that transport is offered as a separate, optional service and that transport charges apply when used. Specific transport routes and fees are not published in the public admission materials.
- Meals/cafeteria: The school operates a vegetarian cafeteria; meal charges (if parents opt-in to the school lunch service) are handled separately from tuition and are not published in the school's publicly posted materials.
- Books, exam and external assessment fees: Textbooks, prescribed materials for Grades 6–10, external exam fees (including IB examination charges for IBDP candidates) and any subject-specific charges (lab, materials, exam entry) are additional to base tuition and billed or required separately. IB/NEB external exam fees (charged by examination authorities) are additional to school tuition.
- Extra-curricular activities, co-curricular trips and specialty programs (outdoor learning week, project week, field trips, some clubs) commonly incur additional, case-by-case fees charged to participating students. These ancillary charges are not published as fixed items in the admissions materials.

Refund information
- The admissions process requires a deposit voucher to secure a place. The publicly available admission procedure and FAQs confirm the deposit requirement but do not publish a general refund policy or conditions for refund of admission deposits in the publicly posted materials. Any refund terms (for deposit, tuition prepayments, or other fees) are specified in the acceptance/fee voucher or in direct communication from the school's accounts office.

Fee payment options
- The school's publicly available admission forms and brochures do not list a published menu of accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, cheque, cash) in the documents accessible to the public. The practical presence of a deposit voucher and standard school accounting practice indicate payments are processed via the school's accounts office or via the payment instructions supplied with acceptance/invoices; specific accepted methods and any surcharges are communicated to parents with their admission/fee paperwork.
Academics

Ullens School teaches IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
Ullens School offers a multifaceted and balanced curriculum for Grades 1–12, aligned with the Nepal Government's National Curriculum. The curriculum is delivered through the Bank Street approach to teaching, and Ullens partners with the Bank Street College of Education in New York. Classes are taught in English, with students learning to speak and write in Nepali and English; from Grades 4 to 8, students study Mandarin. The program emphasizes experiential learning with hands-on activities, field trips, and the use of interactive whiteboards and ICT resources. Ullens School also offers both the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) and the Nepal National Curriculum (NEB).

Higher Education Progression
An academic counseling centre provides guidance for university admission, including university selection, applications, essays, and entrance examinations such as TOEFL, IELTS, and SAT.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Ullens is committed to helping every child be successful. Teachers differentiate and tailor instruction to meet diverse learners. A school counselor supports students with behavioral, social, and emotional issues, with confidentiality maintained in counseling sessions. When problems persist, the Student Study Committee advises on interventions and may refer students to the counselor for support. Counseling and support services are integrated within school programs to address social, emotional, and behavioral needs, including counseling services in the IBDP program.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Ullens differentiates instruction to address diverse learners. Teachers develop differentiated and child-specific strategies to help each student meet grade-level expectations. When a student experiences academic difficulties, teachers provide individual or small-group support to minimize gaps between age and grade or between grade and achievement. A school counselor is available for students to work on behavioral, social, and emotional issues. The Student Study Committee addresses academic and behavioral difficulties and may refer the student to the counselor if problems persist.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Classes are taught in English. Students learn to speak and write in both Nepali and English. All students from Grades Four to Eight study Mandarin. The school emphasizes language development through an experiential, Bank Street–informed approach and collaboration with Bank Street College of Education.

Mental Wellbeing
A school counselor is available to support students with behavioral, social, and emotional issues, with confidentiality maintained. Counseling services address social and emotional wellbeing as a core part of student life. The Student Study Committee addresses behavioral and academic difficulties and may refer students to counseling as needed. Counseling services are mentioned as part of IBDP programming to address social, emotional, and behavioral needs.

Safeguarding
Ullens operates a Child Protection Policy with a zero-tolerance stance toward violations of children's rights and abuse. The policy is based on the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and Nepalese law, and includes a Code of Conduct and procedures for reporting and responding to abuse. All Board of Trustees, staff, interns, and volunteers sign the policy prior to assuming duty, with translations into Nepali and mandatory induction. The policy outlines reporting channels and immediate action on concerns, and is regularly reviewed. Safeguarding practices include supervision of activities and prohibition of corporal punishment.
Parent Experience

History
The Ullens Education Foundation (UEF) is a profit-not-distributing company registered with the Company Registrar Office and established in 2006 under the patronage of Baron Guy Ullens and Myriam Ullens. UEF operates Ullens School in Khumaltar (K–12 & IBDP), Ullens School Kathmandu (K10), Ullens LEAP (a gap year program), Ullens College, and the Ullens Center for Educator Development (UCED), its teacher training wing. UEF is governed by a seven-member Board of Trustees. The Ullens School began in May 2006 with 64 students and 24 faculty, focused on diversity and the concept that every child is unique. In 2009 the IB Diploma Programme was authorized to operate and began in Nepal, with IBDP starting that August.

Community
Ullens Alumni Association (UAA) is a governing body under Ullens School formed to strengthen and empower the Ullens alumni community; established in June 2018 and led by a 13-member Executive Committee, it connects Ullens School with its alumni through programs and events, including an Alumni Day in July and regular reunions across continents. The Nala Outdoor Learning Center is a safe, green space near Kavre that is part of Ullens School and available for retreats or get-togethers for the Ullens community. Recent News includes Learning Beyond Classroom – Grade Eleven Students Support Community Schools in Dhading.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
ATP stands for Action Team for Partnership, a parent body that advises and supports Ullens School to conduct activities that enrich children's experience and understanding and to advise on strategic planning. Parents serve as class representatives for parents, as members of the School Management Committee (SMC), and as guest lecturers and chaperones during class trips and picnics. Ullens School is governed by the School Management Committee (SMC) in accordance with the Education Act of Nepal. Ullens Education Foundation (UEF) is the owner of the school. Bank Street College of Education, New York trained our teachers and leaders, and Bank Street provided technical support in establishing the school's progressive pedagogy. The school follows a government framework for Grades One to Ten and NEB for Grades Eleven and Twelve, and offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP).
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The campus is modern and safe, with bright, airy classrooms that encourage interaction. Kadjou Building houses junior classes I to VIII and includes a cafeteria, library, science laboratories, and performing arts rooms, plus a rooftop playground. There are three libraries—one in each of the junior, senior, and IBDP buildings—holding about 20,000 books and resources with online access. Science, computer and digital classrooms support hands-on learning, and ActivBoards provide interactive lessons. An auditorium seats 500 for assemblies and performing arts, and two cafeterias serve hot vegetarian lunches, breakfast for elementary students, and snacks for secondary grades; a fleet of air-conditioned microbuses transports the majority of students (about ninety percent).

Sports Facilities
Kadjou Building provides a rooftop playground with soft rubber flooring for Grades I–III, and it is used by Grades VI–VIII for soft football. The auditorium floor is fitted with rubber mats and serves as a gym for indoor sports such as table tennis, badminton and gymnastics.

Academic Facilities
Biology, chemistry and physics laboratories are well equipped and IBO certified. Computer laboratories in the junior and senior buildings each have 35 computers and high-speed Internet access. Digital classrooms use ActivBoards to enhance lessons and enable Internet connectivity. The libraries in the junior, senior and IBDP buildings hold about 20,000 books and resources.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Performing arts facilities include dedicated rooms in the Kadjou Building and a 500-seat auditorium for performances and assemblies; the auditorium floor also functions as a gym for indoor sports. The Nala Outdoor Learning Center offers nature-based learning at Kavre, with bamboo-structured facilities that can accommodate up to 72 students in bunk beds, a kitchen, meeting hall, hiking trails, and nearby routes for mountain biking; it supports overnight field trips and retreats.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The curriculum is multifaceted and balanced for Grades One to Twelve within the Nepal Government's National Curriculum, delivered through the Ullens Approach to Education with a Bank Street pedagogy. Classes are taught in English, with Nepali and English used for speaking and writing, and Mandarin is studied by students in Grades Four to Eight. Mathematics is taught through problem-centered exploration, and science and social studies emphasize hands-on learning with field trips. Ullens also offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) and NEB curriculum.

Arts & Creative
Creativity is nurtured through art classes, with drawing, painting and modeling clay in the fine arts program, and confidence-building performing arts through singing, playing musical instruments and acting. The campus provides spaces for art, music and drama, and an auditorium supports performing arts shows. Art and performing arts are integrated to help students express ideas and develop confidence.

Cultural & Language
Mandarin is offered to elementary students, and IBDP students can study French or Spanish. The Nala Outdoor Learning Center offers exposure to authentic Newari culture in Nala and nearby Brahmin/Chhetri and Tamang communities. Model Provincial Assemblies and Model United Nations provide platforms to explore governance, diplomacy and global issues.

Social & Hobbies
Extracurricular activities include music, dance, sports and academic clubs. High school students may pursue the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award (Gold Level). Project Week takes students outside Kathmandu Valley to engage with rural communities and local environments, with initiatives such as surveys and hands-on community projects. Theater programs and Model United Nations expand performance, debate and global engagement.

Community & Service
Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS) is a core component of the IB Diploma Programme, encouraging community engagement and service learning. Project Week involves living with local families, conducting household surveys and contributing to community projects to support local schools and communities. The program emphasizes experiential learning that connects classroom knowledge with real-world needs.

Leadership & Professional
A School Leadership Team (SLT) fully manages Ullens School under the guidance of the School Management Committee and the UEF Board of Trustees. The school maintains a low student-teacher ratio of 7:1 to support close interaction with teachers. Teachers receive ongoing professional development, and school leaders and coordinators participate in training at Bank Street College of Education in New York as well as IB-certified trainings and immersion programs with partner institutions.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The campus is modern and safe, with bright classrooms and dedicated spaces for science, art, music and drama. The fully equipped auditorium seats up to 500 and is used for assemblies and performing arts, while the campus provides two cafeterias serving hot vegetarian meals and snacks. A fleet of air-conditioned microbuses transports students to and from school, and about 90% of students use school transport.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught include English, Nepali and Mandarin. English is the language of instruction; Nepali is spoken and written; Mandarin is taught to Grades 4–8.

Bilingual Teaching
Classes are taught in English; students speak and write in both Nepali and English. Mandarin is studied by all students from Grades Four to Eight.
Reputation

Accreditations
IB World School; first and only IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) in Nepal authorized by the Government of Nepal; IBDP commenced in 2009. MoE Nepal authorization to run IBDP.
Admissions

Admissions
Step 1: Parents/guardians register their child's name in the admissions log at the School's reception. The registration triggers the Admissions Office to begin the admissions process. The office invites the family to an orientation that presents the academic program and includes a school tour.

Step 2: The Admissions Office contacts the family to schedule the orientation. The orientation includes a session by the Principal on the academic program. A school tour is provided during the orientation.

Step 3: Parents/Guardians collect the application package from the Admissions Office. The application form is available at the Office. Two forms exist: one for Grade One to Ten and one for Senior High School and IBDP. The package includes all documents required.

Step 4: Parents/Guardians fill out and submit the application form to the Admissions Office. The Admissions Office will set a date and time for placement assessment and an interview. For Grade I, the assessment is a placement test with a parent interview; for IBDP and Grade XI there is a written mathematics and English test followed by a short student interview.

Step 5: Parents/Guardians and students will be notified by telephone or email if accepted. The notification confirms whether a place is offered. Families receive guidance on next enrollment steps.

Step 6: Upon admission, an acceptance letter and a deposit voucher are issued. The deposit confirms admission and covers liable fees. If the deposit is not paid by the given date, the seat is forfeited and a seat from the waiting list may be offered.

Step 7: Parents/guardians attend an Open House. They receive a handbook, curriculum and other necessary documents. Open House provides essential information before the term begins.

Scholarships
Twenty percent of students benefit from the scholarship program. The Ullens Excellence Award supports academically high achieving students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The award began in 2018 for the IB Diploma Programme and in 2019 for the NEB level. Selection is conducted by a committee including representatives from the Board, the Executive Committee, the Principal, the Vice-Principal and coordinators of IBDP and NEB; announcements are posted via media and Ullens social media. An application form can be downloaded.

Waitlist
Waitlist Form allows interested candidates to submit their details to be placed on the waitlist. We will prioritize waitlisted applications if seats become available in the new academic session.
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