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Nepal, Kathmandu
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KISC is housed in three buildings relocated in 2018 and enclosed by a high perimeter wall with monitored gates and CCTV. The primary building is single-storey, with outdoor access from each classroom and the primary library sits around a large central school hall. The secondary section is a three-storey block with equipped science laboratories on the top floor and additional classrooms on the lower floors; an administration block houses the medical room, art room, kitchen and secondary library. A separate covered sports area with showers and changing rooms sits on site, and the grounds include outdoor spaces with table tennis tables, a basketball court and a long jump pit. Libraries are well stocked, science laboratories have Cambridge-ready equipment, and ICT/music rooms are well equipped with projectors and interactive whiteboards. The kitchen is used daily for meals and a school clinic is available on site.
KISC has a futsal pitch, basketball court, gym (weights and aerobics), a large multipurpose hall and a large grass sports field used for activities including ultimate frisbee, volleyball, netball and cricket. There are two table-tennis tables on site. A swimming pool is accessible nearby for swimming lessons and competitions. The inter-house program includes annual sports and music events, and KISC participates in the Nepal Inter-School Sports Association (NISSA) league.
Academic facilities include two libraries (primary and secondary) well stocked with English publications; the secondary section occupies a three-storey building with equipped science laboratories on the top floor and other subject classrooms on the lower floors. Music and ICT rooms are on site and are suitably equipped; every classroom has a projector and secondary classrooms are equipped with interactive whiteboards. The libraries support English-language learning and Cambridge exam preparation.
IDEA: the International Duke of Edinburgh Award is offered at KISC with Bronze, Silver and Gold levels and expeditions. Activity Week provides service projects and adventures for primary and secondary students. Electives are offered alongside the core curriculum, and an annual show is held each year. Students participate in a house system (Dhaulagiri, Makalu and Annapurna) with inter-house sport and music competitions.
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.
