Schools

Texas International Secondary School is a private school at Mitrapark, Chabahil, in Kathmandu, running since 2009. It teaches from Montessori level up to Grade 12, and its NEB-affiliated +2 programme offers Science, Management, Humanities and Law. The school belongs to the Texas International education group, which also runs Texas International College on the same Chabahil campus.

Xavier Academy is a +2 (Grades 11–12) school in Lazimpat, Kathmandu, founded in 1997. It offers NEB Science and Management streams and keeps its classes deliberately small. Its motto is "the institution that cares", and it pairs academic teaching with counselling and co-curricular activities.

Kathmandu Model Secondary School (KMSS) is the +2 wing of Kathmandu Model College, founded in 2000 in Bagbazar, central Kathmandu. It offers NEB-affiliated Grade 11–12 programmes in Science, Management, Humanities and Law. The parent college also teaches Tribhuvan University bachelor's and master's programmes, and a sister campus operates in Balkumari, Lalitpur.

GoldenGate International Secondary School is the +2 section of GoldenGate International College. Both are in Battisputali, Old Baneshwor, Kathmandu, and both were established in 2007. The school runs NEB-affiliated Grade 11–12 programmes in Science, Management and Humanities. The parent college teaches Tribhuvan University bachelor's and master's programmes on the same campus.

Gyanshree School is a new private day school in Mid-Baneshwor, Kathmandu, which opened for the 2026 academic session. It is run jointly by Kathmandu Model Secondary School (KMC Bagbazar) and Euro School Chhauni. It teaches from pre-school upward, following Nepal's National Curriculum together with Cambridge International teaching methods.

IST Secondary School is the +2 wing of the International School of Tourism and Hotel Management (IST), located opposite the German Embassy in Gyaneshwor, Kathmandu. Its NEB-affiliated +2 Management programme lets students specialise in hotel management or tourism, with practical training built into the course. The parent institution also runs bachelor-level hospitality diplomas affiliated with Salzburg University of Applied Sciences.

The New Summit Secondary School is a long-running private school in Maitidevi, Kathmandu, with classes from nursery through the secondary grades. Education portals give its founding year as 1990 (2046 BS). The school says it offers STEM education, computer labs and weekly foreign-language classes, and that it operates under the Phoenix Education Network.

Global School of Science (GSS) is a school in Mid-Baneshwor, Kathmandu, that teaches only +2 Science, founded in 2019. It is a sister institution of Global College of Management and runs NEB-affiliated Grade 11–12 science classes with a strong focus on lab-based practical work. Edusanjal puts enrolment at about 1,500 students (2081/82 BS).

International Public Secondary School is a private school in Mahendranagar (Bhimdatt Municipality), Kanchanpur, founded in 2053 BS (1996/97). It teaches from early-childhood classes to Grade 10 and runs NEB-affiliated +2 programmes in Science and Management. Edusanjal puts enrolment at about 1,300 students (2081/82 BS).

Gandaki Boarding School (GBS) is a non-profit, co-educational boarding school in Lamachaur, Pokhara. It was founded in 1966 by the United Mission to Nepal and the local community, and the Government of Nepal designates it a National School. It teaches Grades 4–12 under the national curriculum with a +2 Science stream. It also runs engineering degrees through Gandaki College of Engineering and Sciences.

The Excelsior School is a private, co-educational English-medium day school in Swoyambhu, Kathmandu, founded in 1992. It teaches from nursery to Grade 10, and Edusanjal puts enrolment at just over 1,000 students (2081/82 BS). The school's stated aim is good-quality education at an affordable cost, using up-to-date teaching methods.

Bal Kalyan Vidya Mandir (BKVM) is a private school in Biratnagar, Morang, founded in 2040 BS (1983/84). It teaches from play group to Grade 10, and its NEB-affiliated +2 section offers Science and Management. Edusanjal puts enrolment at about 3,500 students (2081/82 BS).

Samauji Secondary School is a community (public) school in Kailali district, Sudurpaschim Province. In 2072 BS (2015) the Ministry of Education named it the best community school in Nepal's Far-Western Region. Its exact address, programmes and contact details are not yet verified.

Bhairab Secondary School is a community (public) school at Narakot in Sinja Rural Municipality, Jumla, Karnali Province. It runs an NEB-affiliated +2 programme in the Education stream and an 18-month CTEVT JTA Plant Science course. Collegenp notes that it was named the best school in Nepal's Mid-Western region in 2015.

Kanti Secondary School, formerly Kanti Higher Secondary School, is a government-run community school in Butwal-4, Rupandehi, founded in 2010 BS (1953). It teaches from nursery to Grade 12, with +2 streams in Science, Management, Humanities and Education, and it also runs an open-learning programme. Edusanjal puts enrolment at about 5,500 students (2082 BS).

Tarun Secondary School (Tarun Madhyamik Vidyalaya) is a public school in Balaju, Kathmandu, founded in 2030 BS (1973/74). It teaches in English from play group to Grade 10, and Edusanjal puts enrolment at about 1,800 students (2081/82 BS). Kathmandu Metropolitan City has named it a model community school, and it received the British Council's International School Award in 2023.

Shree Baruneshwor Secondary School is a community school in Rampur, Molung-2, Okhaldhunga. It teaches from nursery to Grade 12, with +2 streams in Science, Management, Humanities and Education and a CTEVT Diploma in Animal Science. In 2072 BS (2015) the Ministry of Education named it the best community school in Nepal's Eastern Region.

Nightingale International Secondary School is a private co-educational day school in Kupondole, Lalitpur, founded in 2057 BS (2000). It teaches from nursery to Grade 12, and its +2 section offers Science, Management and Law. In 2072 BS (2015) the Ministry of Education named it Nepal's best private school, when it was listed as Nightangale Higher Secondary School.

Yuba Sahavagita Secondary School is a government community school in Chhakdol, Sitapaila (Nagarjun-5), on the western edge of Kathmandu, founded in 2042 BS (1985/86). It teaches from early-childhood classes to Grade 10. In 2072 BS (2015) the Ministry of Education named it Nepal's best community school, and after the 2015 earthquake it was rebuilt with Chinese assistance.

One of Nepal's leading progressive schools in Patan, Lalitpur, known for learner-centered education and strong academic standards.