International School Fees Nepal: Budget to Premium

Nepal (Kathmandu and other cities) has international schools from budget to premium – British, IB and other curricula. This guide gives fee ranges and example schools so you can make an informed choice.

Quick overview of fee ranges (annual tuition, indicative)

• Budget: Roughly NPR 150,000–350,000 per year (primary). Newer or smaller schools, recognised curricula.
• Mid-tier: Roughly NPR 450,000–800,000 per year (primary). Established schools, good facilities.
• Premium: Roughly NPR 950,000–1,800,000+ per year (primary). Top facilities, strong IGCSE/IBDP.

Secondary and exam years are typically higher.

Budget end: example schools and fees

Lincoln School (certain programmes), Budhanilkantha School (international stream) and GEMS School can sit in the budget band. Primary often NPR 180,000–350,000 per year. Check each school’s latest fee schedule.

Mid-tier: example schools and fees

Kathmandu International Study Centre (KISC), Lincoln School and British School Kathmandu are mid-tier examples. Primary often NPR 500,000–800,000; secondary/IBDP can be NPR 800,000–1,200,000. Strong British/IB provision.

Premium: example schools and fees

Lincoln School (full programme), Kathmandu International Study Centre (KISC) (senior years) and Rato Bangala School sit at the premium end. Primary can be NPR 1,000,000–1,500,000 and secondary/IBDP NPR 1,200,000–1,900,000+. Extensive facilities and university placement.

What to watch beyond tuition

• Registration and enrolment fees (one-off; can be NPR 25,000–80,000+).
• Learning support and EAL – often extra; can add NPR 60,000–150,000+ per year.
• Board exam fees (IGCSE, IB, A level) – not in tuition; budget NPR 50,000–120,000+ per exam session.

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How to choose

• Set your budget band and curriculum; request full fee schedules (tuition + one-off and annual extras).
• Compare total cost over 3–5 years and fee progression by year group.
• Clarify what is included vs add-on (support, trips, exams).

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