A bright, caring start — from playgroup to +2.
Dhrubatara English School is an English-medium, co-educational school in Budhanilkantha, Kathmandu — nurturing curious, confident learners since 1990.
- 35+
- Years
- ECD–12
- Programmes
- 4
- +2 Streams
35+
26 SEE & 2 +2 Batches
1990
Established 1990
ECD–12
9 Ropani Sports Ground
ISO
ISO 21001:2018 certified
One school, every stage of the journey
A continuous English-medium pathway from early childhood through the +2 streams — each level designed around how children actually learn.
ECD / PlaygroupEarly Childhood
A warm, play-based start for our ~150 young learners that builds confidence, language and curiosity.
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Grades 1–8Basic Level
A strong English-medium foundation for ~320 students across core subjects and life skills.
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Grades 9–10 · SEESecondary
Focused SEE preparation. We have successfully produced 26 SEE (SLC) batches.
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+2 · Grades 11–12Higher Secondary
Serving 210+ secondary students across General, Management, Hotel Management, and Civil Engineering.
ExploreLife at Dhrubatara, in pictures
Bright classrooms, busy labs, the field and the stage — a glimpse of everyday life on campus.
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Students in an English-medium classroom
Hands-on science lab
Library and reading
Sports and games
Art and creativity
Facilities that support every learner
From science, math and computer labs to a 9-ropani sports ground, music, and transport — a full campus built around safe, well-rounded growth.
- Library & Book Corner
- Science Lab
- Math Lab
- Computer Lab
- Cafeteria
- 9-Ropani Sports Ground
- Music
- Dance
- Transport
- Hostel
- Conference Hall
- Clubs & ECA
See the school in motion
Short clips from around the campus — classrooms, activities and events.
News & stories
26 Jul 2026
Educational tour to Pokhara for Grade 9 & 10
A four-day learning trip combining fieldwork and team-building.
26 Jul 2026
Science Exhibition 2026 sparks young innovators
Over 60 student projects filled the Conference Hall this term.
26 Jul 2026
Dhrubatara becomes Budhanilkantha's first ISO 21001:2018 school
The first school in the municipality to achieve the learner-focused certification.
Trusted by parents, remembered by alumni
“The teachers know my daughter as an individual. She's grown in confidence every single year.”
Sita Sharma
Parent, Grade 7
“From ECD to my SEE, Dhrubatara gave me a foundation I carry into +2. The labs and clubs made learning real.”
Aayush Thapa
Alumnus, Batch 2024
“A disciplined, caring environment with strong English. The new online notices keep us informed.”
Bishnu Gurung
Parent, Grade 4
Admissions are open for the new session
Apply online in minutes, or book a campus visit to meet our teachers and see the facilities first-hand.
Find us in Budhanilkantha
Address
Budhanilkantha-03, Chapali, Kathmandu, Nepal
Phone
Office hours
Sun–Fri, 09:00 – 17:00