NIST School

About Bhaktapur NIST School

Established in 2000 AD (2057 BS), Bhaktapur NIST School is a prominent private educational institution located in Lokanthali, Madhyapur Thimi-1, Bhaktapur. As part of the broader National Institute of Science and Technology (NIST) educational network, the school provides a nurturing, child-centered environment focused on 21st-century skill development, including critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and social responsibility.

Motto & Philosophy

* Motto / Core Vision: Excellence in Holistic Education / Providing Space for Purposeful Learning.

* Guiding Philosophy: Fostering academic excellence, intellectual inquiry, and character development in a safe, caring, and collaborative community.

Academic Programmes Offered

Bhaktapur NIST School offers a continuous academic pathway under the National Examination Board (NEB) of Nepal:

Early Childhood (ECD) to Grade 10

* Montessori / ECD to Primary: Focuses on foundational literacy, cognitive reasoning, and motor skill development in a playful and structured environment.

* Secondary Level (Grades 6 to 10): Prepares students for the national Secondary Education Examination (SEE) using an activity-based curriculum.

Ten Plus Two (+2 Level - NEB)

* Science Stream: Combines theoretical coursework in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, and Computer Science with hands-on laboratory experimentation to prepare students for engineering, medical, and IT fields.

* Law Stream: Introduces students to legal theories, jurisprudence, constitutional rights, and legal reasoning.

Key Facilities & Infrastructure

* Science & IT Laboratories: State-of-the-art Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and ICT labs equipped with high-speed internet, modern software, and hardware tools.

* Library: Stocked with extensive reference literature, academic textbooks, journals, and digital learning assets.

* Health & First Aid: On-campus infirmary staffed by a full-time, experienced registered nurse for immediate medical care.

* Dining & Transportation: Nutritious, balanced meal services (cafeteria) and dedicated school bus services covering surrounding residential areas within a 10 km radius.

* Safety & Security: CCTV surveillance and strict student safety protocols on campus and during transit.

Extracurricular & Co-Curricular Engagement

* Sports & Athletics: Regular training in basketball, football, table tennis, taekwondo, cricket, and swimming.

* Creative Arts & Mindfulness: Dedicated sessions for dance, music, drama, yoga, fine arts, and crafts.

* Intellectual Forums: Debates, quizzes, public speaking, literary competitions, and annual science/project exhibitions.

* Excursions & Field Trips: Educational visits to agricultural farms, botanical gardens, museums, and community service initiatives to connect classroom theories with real-world experience.

Overview at a Glance

Location: Lokanthali, Madhyapur Thimi-1, Bhaktapur, Nepal

Established: 2000 AD (2057 BS) 

Level Offered: ECD to Grade 10 (SEE) and Ten Plus Two (+2)

Board Affiliation: National Examination Board (NEB)

+2 Streams Offered: Science and Law

Key Facilities: Science Labs, ICT Lab, Library, Infirmary, Cafeteria, Transport, Sports, Yoga