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Kathmandu International Study Centre

Nepal, Kathmandu

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 4 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 220
Type Co-educational
Opened 1987
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages Nepali, Korean, French, German, Spanish
Typical class size 20
Strengths Sport, Outdoor Education, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Leadership and Professional, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Primary School, Secondary School, Preschool, Kindergarten
Introduction

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.

www.kisc.edu.np

J8F9+F36, Thecho 44700, Nepal

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The Essentials

Kathmandu International Study Centre has 220 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English.

Location
The school is in Lalitpur, Nepal, about 7km south of Kathmandu. Postal address: P.O. Box 2714, Lalitpur, Nepal. The site offers views of the Himalayan mountains.

Stages
Primary and Secondary

Type
Not-for-profit international Christian school

Pupil Nationality Mix
Approximately 220 students come from around 20 countries.

Additional learning support
The Student Support Faculty supports all pupils across the Primary and Secondary Schools with Individualised Education Plans for students referred for learning differences. We cannot accommodate physical or severe learning disabilities at this site due to staffing and space limitations.

Religious affiliation
Christian

Bus service
KISC runs one bus and two vans each school day morning and afternoon. The bus travels to the Kathmandu side of the city; one van travels to the Patan area and another to the Godavari area.
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Application fee

- The non-refundable online application fee is USD 100, payable at the time of application.

Tuition fees (annual and per-term by school level and student category)

- Tuition is presented as an annual amount by school level and student category. The school operates on a four-term academic calendar; the per-term figures shown below are calculated by dividing the published annual tuition by four (per-term amounts are therefore an arithmetic division of the annual fee by four).

- Primary (Mission student): Annual tuition USD 3,280 — Per term (calculated) USD 820.

- Primary (Non-mission student): Annual tuition USD 3,812 — Per term (calculated) USD 953.

- Secondary (Mission student): Annual tuition USD 4,600 — Per term (calculated) USD 1,150.

- Secondary (Non-mission student): Annual tuition USD 5,980 — Per term (calculated) USD 1,495.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The academic year runs from early August to late June and is organised in four terms (Term 1: August, Term 2: October, Term 3: January, Term 4: April). Tuition figures are published as annual amounts; transport fees are explicitly charged per term. Per-term billing is computed here by dividing the annual tuition by four. Specific payment deadlines, penalties for late payment, and whether tuition may be paid annually, termly, or by another schedule are set by the school's finance office.

One-off and other mandatory fees

- Capital levy (one-off) USD 750.

- Security/administrative deposit: NPR 20,000 (Rs 20,000).

Transport (optional) and related fees

- Bus service (to/from Kathmandu): USD 110 per student per term.

- Van service (to Patan area): USD 90 per student per term.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable; the school is operated as a day school. No boarding fee is published.

Uniforms and dress-code

- There is no school uniform; students must follow the school's dress code. No mandatory uniform fee is listed.

Other potential costs

- Transport is charged separately (see transport fees above). Additional costs that commonly apply at schools (exam/assessment fees, activity or curriculum fees, textbooks, lunches, insurance, optional extracurricular charges) are not itemised in the publicly available fee summary; such items may be charged separately and should be confirmed with the school finance office.

Refund information

- A formal withdrawal form is provided by the school and is used for student withdrawal procedures; specific refund rules (refundability of deposits, timing or percentage of refunds for tuition or other fees on withdrawal) are set out in the school's withdrawal/refund policy. The withdrawal form is available through the school's forms section.

Fee payment options

- The school accepts electronic bank transfers (NMB Bank Limited — international transfer details and SWIFT code are published for payments to Nepal). Card payments and online donations/payments can be processed when card details are provided to the finance/donations contact; PayPal and partner donation gateways are also used for international payments. For local and international payments the school provides bank account details and can process card/PayPal payments. Specific instructions for paying school fees (payment references, invoice numbers, charges for international transfers, and accepted card processing for tuition) are handled by the school's finance office.
Academics

Kathmandu International Study Centre teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum
KISC delivers an international Cambridge curriculum. The Primary Curriculum covers Language Skills, Mathematics, Science, World Around Us, PSHE, and Bible, plus Related Arts (Library, Art, ICT, Music, PE). Language instruction emphasizes reading, writing, grammar and spelling, with a word‑study approach to spelling. In Secondary (Grades 9–12), Cambridge International Education (CIE) is taught, with IGCSE in Grades 9–10 and AS/AL in Grades 11–12, culminating in Cambridge external examinations. The school uses resources from around the world to support its international student body and maintains optima class sizes and a holistic approach to learning. The Duke of Edinburgh Award program and a Leadership Course complement academics, and graduates have been accepted into universities worldwide.

Exam Results
Examinations follow Cambridge International Examinations (CIE). IGCSE is studied in Grades 9–10 and AS/AL in Grades 11–12, with external Cambridge assessments. Grades are reported under Cambridge guidelines, and the school provides a GPA through an external provider to universities when required for admission; the school does not internally rank students. Detailed results data for recent cohorts are published in the school profile.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates have been accepted into top universities worldwide, including Australia (Australian National University, University of Sydney, University of Technology Sydney, University of Wollongong), Canada (Memorial University of Newfoundland, Ontario Tech, University of Waterloo, York University), the United Kingdom (Cardiff University, Royal College of Art, University of Birmingham, University of Edinburgh, University of Leeds, University of Liverpool, University of London, University of Southampton, University of Westminster), and the United States (Amherst College, Baylor University, Biola University, Calvin University, among others). The School Profile lists additional institutions across the US, UK, Canada, Australia and beyond.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Contact Us: Request information about KISC with the Admissions Coordinator and check availability in the child's expected entry grade.

2. Schedule a tour: Experience the environment and atmosphere of the school by visiting with a guided tour arranged by the Admissions Coordinator.

3. Complete an application: The online application fee is USD 100; submit the required documentation; an application does not guarantee acceptance; you will receive an email from the Admissions Coordinator within two weeks with next steps. The age/placement check is by August 1; children entering Pre-K must be 4 by the start of the term; the teacher will assess readiness for progression.

4. Testing: Academic testing for Pre-K through Grade 12, scheduled by the Admissions Coordinator; information for students whose first language is not English is provided; a minimum English level is required to enroll; if not met, a retest is possible after six months; an English Language Learner (ELL) program is available for admitted students.

5. Parent Interview/Enrollment: Within two weeks of testing, acceptance for enrollment is communicated by email; if admitted, a meeting with the Head of the Primary School or the Head of the Secondary School is arranged to discuss enrollment.

Scholarships
Scholarships are offered through a formal application process. The Scholarship Application collects information including student name, year group in the coming academic year, whether a Nepali parent is present, and a Financial Questionnaire with questions on family income, assets, expenditures and other circumstances. Scholarships are limited and awarded based on need relative to other students in the KISC community; funds come from fees paid by other students; scholarships are awarded for one year only. The Scholarship Committee requires complete and accurate information; misrepresentation can result in loss of the scholarship. The Scholarship Application is accessible via Forms & Information; scholarship outcomes are communicated with signatures and dates.
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