Kathmandu - Post Report Question and Answers
What is the availability of international schools? What has been your general experience with them, if any?
I know of a few international schools in Kathmandu, but do not have children at post so can't speak to them. - Jun 2024
There are a few options for schools. I have not had a lot of experience with them, but I have heard opinions from others. For high school, most kids attend Lincoln School, which works for many people. They do not offer an IB program, only AP, so that is something to consider. They have a great environment for learning and look at the student individually. I know that many people do not like how far away Lincoln is, but it doesn't stop anything from attending. There is also a French school and British school. I know someone in preschool who likes the French school. - Aug 2022
I've heard the Lincon School is excellent, but no personal experience. - Aug 2019
I don't have any firsthand experience but people seemed to be happy with the American and French schools. - Jul 2014
Most American expats send their kids to Lincoln School (lsnepal.com), which is a great option, although small (c. 260 kids preK through 12). There is also a French School and a British School. - May 2014
Most people send their kids to the Lincoln school. - Apr 2014
Lincoln School is the most popular school for embassy families with school-aged kids. There are also several preschools (Addison Academy and the French School). There is a British School with great facilities. Our children were in elementary, middle and high school here (we have three kids). Our oldest daughter will be graduating from Lincoln in 2014. It is a small, friendly school and we have seen many positive changes in the short time we've been here. The new principal (currently in his second year) recently hired many new teachers who have improved the school academically. They have a great French language program and just started offering Spanish to middle school and high school students. The kids are very friendly and inclusive. There is also a good music and drama program. After school activities keep my 10-year old son busy with karate, drums and breakdancing to name a few. Overall, we've been pleased. - Dec 2013
I am biased. I have taught at Lincoln for four years. Last year and the year before, the school went through some convulsive changes and experienced significant divisions. Many negative impressions of the school stem back to that time. There was a change in administration, however, and the school is moving forward again. I don't believe that stories of unresponsive administration and out of touch long time teachers are relevant today. I know of four teachers out of 30 who (next year) will have been there more than five years. I view those more experienced teachers with a great deal of respect and find them highly professional. Despite the fact that most students are not native english speakers, our SAT scores this year are higher than the world average. The is a significant upward trend academically in the upper school in the last few years. I have taught at marginal schools before, and I know that this is not one. I have not visited a public school in the U.S. that can compare with the education we offer. I taught 150 students in US public school classrooms. I teach 77 this year. The curriculum is innovative, relevant, and pushes students to take an active role in determining what courses are offered. We offer 10 different AP courses with only about 85 kids in the high school. Take at look at the web site and judge for yourself www.lsnepal.com - May 2013
Lincoln School seems to provide a good curriculum for at least younger children; no experience with older ones yet. Kids get bussed to school and back, which is great. - Sep 2010
Lincoln School is terrible. We had numerous problems with them. They don't respect the parent and believe that they know what is best for your kids. Be prepared for your kids to only explore the Liberal Arts. The school itself has many liberal ideals, which funnels into all the classrooms. The school will provide your children with an excellent school theater program but don't expect much in the maths and sciences. There are some teachers who have worked there for well over 10 years. When you meet them, you will wonder if they forgot what the real world looks like. - Jan 2010
My children are younger and we have generally had a good experience. People with older parents report a few issues - mainly regarding a lack of training/accountability for some of the long-term resident teachers. - May 2008
