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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.
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
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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
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Facilities
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Reputation
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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.
School Events
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FAQs
What curriculum does Ullens School follow?
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.
What age range does Ullens School cater to?
The school serves students aged 2 to 18. Grades One to Twelve.
What are the tuition fees at Ullens School?
**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 th
Where is Ullens School located?
Khumaltar, Lalitpur-15, Kathmandu, Nepal
What accreditations does Ullens School hold?
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.
Does Ullens School provide additional learning support?
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 betwe
What languages are taught at Ullens School?
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.
Does Ullens School offer 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 comm
Is there a waitlist at Ullens School?
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.
How do I apply to Ullens School?
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
How many students attend Ullens School?
The school has approximately 1400 students.
What sports facilities are available?
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.
What wellbeing support does Ullens School provide?
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 Stu
Does Ullens School offer English language support?
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 Educatio
What extracurricular activities are available?
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 a
