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Rato Bangala School

Nepal, Kathmandu

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Nepali
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1992
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages Nepali, English, Mandarin
Typical class size 30
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, STEM
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Kindergarten
Introduction

Rato Bangala School is a co-educational day school in Patan Dhoka, Nepal, that houses a teacher training institute. The curriculum progresses from Lower School through A-Levels, with Cambridge Assessment International Examinations Grades XI–XII. In early years, Language Arts are taught in Nepali and English alongside Social Studies, Science, Mathematics and Digital Literacy, with specialist teachers for ICT, Nepali, Physical Education, Visual Arts, Music, Gymnastics and Martial Arts. Chinese is taught with the Confucius Institute at Kathmandu University, and Newari appears in Grade IV. Upper School emphasizes hands-on, project-based learning social-emotional growth, while A-Levels are delivered by a registered Cambridge Center NP704 and have produced high marks and Cambridge awards. Founded in 1992, the school champions progressive education through Bank Street College of Education links and a focus on social justice. Facilities include a library, STEAM Lab, five science labs, three computer labs, Art and Design rooms, wood workshop, Kamalmani Theater.

ratobangala.edu.np

M8HC+26M, Lalitpur 44700, Nepal

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The Essentials

Rato Bangala School has typical class sizes of 30, instruction in English, Nepali.

Location
The school is located at Sri Durbar Tole, Patan Dhoka, Lalitpur, Nepal.

Stages
The school has The Rato Bangala School Early Childhood Centre (Pre-Kindergarten) and Lower School (Grades I–III); Middle School (Grades IV–VI); Upper School (Grades VII–X); and A Level.

Type
The school is a co-educational day school that also houses a teacher training institute.

Country affiliation
Nepal.
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Application fees

- Nepalese applicants: NPR 7,500.
- Foreign-national applicants: NPR 15,000.

Admission / enrollment fee and deposit

- One-time admission fee: NPR 50,000. This includes a refundable deposit of NPR 25,000 held by the school at admission.

Tuition fees (by year group and billing frequency)

- Primary level (monthly): NPR 6,800 per month. This monthly figure is reported to include lunch.
- Grade VI (monthly): NPR 7,150 per month.
- Grade X (monthly): NPR 7,400 per month.
- A-Level (historical/indicative): historically reported as approximately NPR 40,000 per month (this figure has been cited as indicative of past A-Level charges rather than a current published rate).

Note: the above tuition figures are provided as monthly amounts; annual totals are therefore the monthly amount multiplied by the number of months billed in the academic year.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- No publicly published, detailed term-by-term billing schedule or standardised payment-terms document was found for the 2026/27 academic year. The school operates on an academic session running April–March; specific term billing dates and instalment options are not publicly listed. For administrative and account queries, the school provides direct contact channels.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable. Rato Bangala is a co-educational day school; there are no published boarding programmes or boarding fees.

Other costs and recurring charges

- Lunch: reported as included in the primary-level monthly tuition figure. Parents should expect additional charges for other services if used (for example extracurricular trips, selected labs, or external exam fees) though specific costs are not publicly itemised.
- Uniforms, textbooks, stationery and personal supplies: specific prices and whether these are sold through the school are not publicly itemised. Parents should budget separately for uniforms and learning materials.
- Event/short-course registration example: some school-affiliated events list modest registration fees (example: NPR 1,200 for a parent workshop). Such event fees are charged separately from tuition and admissions.

Refund information

- No publicly published, detailed refund policy for tuition, admission deposit, or other fees for the 2026/27 academic year was found. The school's publicly available admissions information does not include a full fee-refund schedule.

Fee payment options

- Specific, published fee-payment methods (for example: bank transfer, credit card, online portal, cash at office) are not itemised in publicly available school materials. The school lists contact points for administrative enquiries. Parents should plan to use standard local payment methods unless otherwise instructed by the school's administration.
Academics

Rato Bangala School teaches Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Rato Bangala School offers Lower School (Grades I–III), Middle School (Grades IV–VI), Upper School (Grades VII–X), and A-Level (Grades XI–XII). Lower and Middle School curricula focus on holistic development with Language Arts in Nepali and English, Social Studies, Science, Mathematics, and Digital Literacy, supported by specialist teachers in ICT, Nepali, Physical Education, Visual Arts, Music, Gymnastics, and Martial Arts. Chinese is taught as a foreign language in collaboration with Confucius Institute at Kathmandu University, and Newari is taught in Grade IV. Upper School continues hands‑on, project‑based learning with core subjects taught by class teachers and specialist support, while emphasizing social‑emotional growth through progress reports. For Grades XI–XII, Rato Bangala follows the Cambridge Assessment International Examinations GCE A‑Level curriculum; the school is a registered Cambridge Center NP704, and A‑Level results have been consistently strong with Cambridge awards for high marks in Nepal and around the world.

Exam Results
A‑Level results have been consistently strong, with Cambridge awards for the highest marks in the world and in Nepal. The school is a registered Cambridge International Examination Center (NP704). The SEE and A‑Level results have been excellent, with Rato Bangala students winning Cambridge awards for top marks.

Higher Education Progression
Rato Bangala provides a strong college counseling program for A‑Level students, guiding college applications and admissions. College placements of RBS students are among the best in the region. Cambridge A‑Levels are internationally recognized for higher education entry, and Rato Bangala is registered as a Cambridge NP704 center. The school supports students with guidance to pursue higher education internationally.
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Admissions

Waitlist
Waiting list forms are available for Grades II, IV, V, VI, VII and VIII. The School Office will contact applicants should there be a vacancy. Applicants must complete the waiting list form and follow the standard admission procedure.
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