Ullens School

Khumaltar, Lalitpur-15, Kathmandu, Nepal

Grades One to Twelve

IB World School

Nepal

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).

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.