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Nepal, Kathmandu
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
