Nepal, Kathmandu
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No school uniform; students follow the KISC dress code.
The pupils are offered a school lunch each day, cooked on site from fresh produce. There is no on-site snack service noted.
Houses are Dhaulagiri, Makalu, and Annapurna. Inter-house events include sports and music activities; house T-shirts are available for students.
KISC is owned by Human Development and Community Services (HDCS), a Nepali NGO. The School Management Committee (SMC) governs KISC and includes representatives of parents and staff, HDCS, and a Ministry of Education representative; the committee meets six times a year.
Kathmandu International Study Centre (KISC) is a not-for-profit international Christian school for students aged 4 to 18. The curriculum follows the British system, with Cambridge IGCSE in Grades 9–10 and Cambridge International AS and A Levels in Grades 11–12, leading to Cambridge external examinations and university placement worldwide. The school draws on resources from around the world to support an international student body and maintains optima class sizes and a holistic approach to learning. Facilities include two libraries, science laboratories, ICT and music rooms, a dedicated secondary library, and a three-storey academic block, alongside a separate sports complex and a grass field. Distinctive programs include the Duke of Edinburgh Award and a leadership course that develop service, expeditions and leadership. KISC holds MSA and Cambridge accreditations, and British Schools Overseas accreditation was achieved in 2022. The school emphasizes service, activities, and cross-cultural understanding through house competitions, electives, and community initiatives.