Tops English Boarding School
Ramghat, Pokhara , Kaski
About Us
Key Facts:
Name : Tops English Boarding School
Location : Ramghat, Pokhara-10
Gender : Coeducational residential school
Foundation Year : 1993 (2050)
First Year of SLC : 2001(2057)
Initiation of Grade 11 :
: Business Management: 2005 (2061)
: Science: 2012 (2069)
: Hotel Management: 2074 (2017)
Type : PG to 12
School Motto : Striving for Excellence -ul/dfsf nflu k|of;_
School Mission : To prepare children for life by inculcating them with a deep sense of integrity, responsibility, humility and respect.
School Vision : Tops is a great centre of learning.
Introduction
Tops English Boarding School was founded by a prominent educationist Ratna Man Gurung and his wife Bhakti Gurung on 10 December 1993. Since its founding in 1993 the school has obtained an overwhelming support of parents because of its caring and sound academic environment. At Tops each child will be encouraged to reach their highest potential. The school is guided by the principles of service and sense of value. It is committed to give its students a good character. The school is proud of the fact that it has been serving the community and educating young people of the western region of Nepal for over twenty eight years. We are a community inclusive of students from all backgrounds in the school. As the school is promoting a set of values at all times and in all we do, we believe that all students leave school ready to take care of themselves and others in a balanced way.
Scholarship
The school provides full and partial scholarships to some students on the basis of their academic and athletic achievement. Scholarships are also granted on account of their financial needs
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Admissions
All families who are thinking of applying for a place at Tops are warmly invited to visit us and look around any time.
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All families wishing to enroll must fill out an application and supply enrolment documents which will then be followed by an interview or a test or both to determine their academic level or language proficiency.
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Admission FAQ
It is best to apply as soon as you know that ……….. is an option for you. While there is no deadline for applications, we have limited vacancies and we follow a first come first serve policy, so apply early for your best chance of being admitted.
We are open from grade …………..
Admission is given on the basis of an Entrance Examination which is mandatory, comprehensive, and has to be cleared on the basis of marks secured in the exam. A personal interview closely conducted by the School Management is compulsory for all students accompanied by their parents.
Forms can be collected from the school office or can be downloaded from our school website ……………. Completed forms can then either be handed in person in the school or email in …………………..
As part of the application approval process, all children have to participate in an age-appropriate entry assessment for basic math, languages (English and Nepali) and social interaction. This is needed to ensure a smooth and fully supported transition to the school and is by no means a “pass/fail” test. Parent interviews will also take place to ensure that their outlook towards education is in alignment with the school’s values and learning goals.
No. The school believes that every child should have a right to apply to KWS, and does not seek any form of monetary reimbursement for the process.
- A completed application form along with a latest Passport sized photograph.
- A Copy of student’s birth certificate
- Most recent Marks Sheet/Award/Certificate from the student’s previous or current school
Once the admission committee finalizes the entrance dates, you will receive a call and an email with the details.
The official admission process begins from 1st Chaitra every year but as the seats are limited, you will be able to reserve seats prior to the date once you are notified of your child’s selection.
Yes, our school offers varied scholarships to students on a need-cum-merit basis.
Scholarships are provided on the basis of merit as well as criteria set by NEB. Student candidates are required to appear in scholarship exams held by the school for which the school admission desk provides you with the dates and time of exam. Selection is transparent and fair and thus, it is mandatory to pass out the scholarship exams.
Facilities
Boarders of classes Nursery to 4 are given a bath regularly by the ayah didis. Sufficient numbers of solar geysers have been installed and hot water is available in abundance. Boarders of Classes (5 – 7) are made to bathe regularly. Supervision is done by the matrons. Senior boarders are expected to take care of their personal cleanliness. Hair cuts are given at regular intervals. Nails are trimmed regularly. Undergarments, shirts and socks are washed daily. Other items of clothing are washed on alternate days.
Bed sheets and pillow covers are changed twice a week. Shoes are polished every day. In the case of small children, ayah didis put hair oil, comb the hair and help the children to dress up.
The school has a well-equipped science lab that supports the students to translate their theoretical knowledge in their practical life. Besides, the ... Science Department has developed its own Science Practical Book from grades VI-X including all practical problems of each level. In addition to this, the school has a well-furnished computer lab with 24 hours of unlimited and free internet access to the students besides computer practical classes as required by the students. Moreover, the school has a working plan to develop mathematics and English language laboratories in the future.
Besides 3 Terminal and 3 Mid Terminal examinations in an academic session, students at TOPS practice different dimensions of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in English and Nepali language subjects. Book Review; one English and one Nepali each in every Terminal Examination, is mandatory. In the case of non-language subjects, Individual and Group Projects are to be carried in each Terminal Examination, and the grades received by students are added in the final results.
Writing legible and attractive handwriting is a great achievement of student learning, TOPS offers a special extra handwriting class both English and Nepali from expert trainers to its students from grade one to grade ten without additional charge.
We consider events and activities as essential ingredients of curriculum at Tops. Teachers and students alike consider school events important in many ways. All events for the whole school reflect the school atmosphere.
Events
Welcome and farewell, parents' day, sports day, picnic, field trips, excursions, trekking, house competition, prize distribution and felicitation, interactive programme on current issues, morning assembly, talk programme, etc.
Activities
Being a master of ceremony (emcee), singing, dancing and music, event management and fund raising, publication of magazine and newsletters, creative writing, drama, poetry recitation, debate, spelling, reading competition etc.
Boarders have study periods in the morning and in the evening. Teachers are on duty and they ensure that the students do their homework and learn their lessons.
However, some students need extra attention and help. For such students, the school makes arrangement for extra classes. Students of classes 9 and 10 who have to appear for their board examinations need extra guidance. The school provides special classes for them.
The school hostel consists of large, airy buildings. The dormitories are well-lit and ventilated. Each dormitory is in the charge of two teachers and two workers. Presently there are 5 hostel buildings housing 300 students with wardens and assistant wardens to look after the boarders in each hostel
Children’s health is supervised by a well-qualified and experienced medical team. The school has a 10-bed infirmary under the charge of a nursing sister. The children undergo routine medical check-ups. In case of emergency, they are taken to specialists at major city hospitals. Sick students are provided with a special diet in order to help them recover fast. The infirmary is equipped with essential medicines and is capable of providing basic medical attention.
To discover and recognize the inherent potential of the students,Tops School has formed various Students' clubs like Art Club, Music Club, Dance Club, Martial Art Club, Drama Club, Creative Writing Club, Social Service Club, Sports Club etc. in junior and senior categories including all the students at least in one of the clubs.
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Located at ........... near ......., our School is served by regular & quick public transport – buses, micro-vans, and tempos.
Admission is given on the basis of an Entrance Examination which is mandatory, comprehensive, and has to be cleared or on the basis of previous grades. A personal interview closely conducted by the School Management is compulsory for all students accompanied by their parents.
Yes, our school offers varied scholarships to students on a need-cum-merit basis.
Some of our co-curricular activities include debating, elocution, essay writing, painting, drama, project, and excursions.
we have most of the sports facilities for our students.
Our Library is full of text-books, reference books/encyclopedias, and journals/ newspapers/magazines to keep the students well-informed. We have transportation facility as well.