✈️🌏We Visited Nepal Vol. 2 ~ Kindergartens, Elementary Schools, Junior High Schools, High Schools & University ~

To better understand the educational environment our Nepalese students experienced before coming to Japan, we had the opportunity to visit kindergartens, elementary schools, junior high schools, high schools, and a university in Nepal. 😊✨

Our first stop was JANAJYOTI SECONDARY SCHOOL, a public school located in Banepa, about a two-hour drive from Kathmandu. 🏫

Nestled in a peaceful mountain town, the school includes kindergarten, elementary, junior high, and high school divisions. 🌿

High school classes are held from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. ⏰
Students start and finish their school day much earlier than in Japan. 😊

In the afternoon, many students attend language schools, computer classes, or work part-time, spending their time gaining the knowledge and experience they need. 📚

Elementary and junior high school classes are held from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Morning yoga and after-school taekwondo are also part of the school program. 🥋

School lunches are prepared fresh every day in the school’s kitchen, with a different menu each day. 🍛

The school has rapidly embraced digital technology in recent years, including the use of PowerPoint in lessons. 💻
This year, a five-day school week was also introduced. 📅

The school has maintained close ties with Japanese high schools for many years. Through educational support and an annual invitation for the top two students to visit Japan, exchanges between Nepal and Japan continue to flourish. ✨

About half of the students hope to study abroad. Some told us, “I want to go to Japan,” while another shared, “My older sister lives in Nagoya.”

Japan is popular because of its safety and relatively affordable tuition fees.
We hope to welcome many of them to Nara in the future. 🦌✨

Our next destination was ADARSHA BIDYA MANDIR SCHOOL, also located in Banepa. 🏫

This prestigious private school is one of the leading schools in the region. It has approximately 1,100 students from kindergarten through high school, and also includes a university division.
It’s what we would call a “large-scale school” in Japan. 😊

The school is well equipped with facilities such as smart boards, and student presentations are held every day, placing great emphasis on active learning. ✨

In the junior high division, students demonstrated a robot that follows different colors on the ground and confidently explained how it works. We were truly impressed by their high level of knowledge and presentation skills. 🤖

We were also surprised to see presentations even in the kindergarten and elementary school divisions! 😲

A first-grade girl confidently explained the differences between traditional tools and modern ones to her classmates. 👏

The children were very curious about us, and some even came up and asked in English, “What’s your name?”
They were absolutely adorable. 🥰

Our final visit was to Kathmandu University, a non-profit private university located in Dhulikhel. 🎓

It is one of Nepal’s most prestigious universities, and the Prime Minister attends its graduation ceremony every year.

Many graduates go on to work for leading companies. ✨

Fortunately, our visit coincided with the university’s open campus event, where many high school students aspiring to study there were visiting.

We sincerely hope these young people, who will shape Nepal’s future, continue pursuing their dreams. 🌏✨

During our school visits, the principals, teachers, staff, and students welcomed us with great warmth and hospitality.

It was a wonderful experience to interact with such bright, friendly, and welcoming Nepalese students. 😊✨

Our heartfelt thanks go to all the teachers and staff who shared their time and guided us throughout the visits. 🙇‍♀️✨

📍In Vol. 3, we’ll take you on a sightseeing tour of Nepal!

We’ll also introduce some Nepalese souvenirs and local foods that Class 2 recommended before our trip. 🎁🍛

Stay tuned! ✨