Gandaki Boarding School is a Cambridge A Levels / National Curriculum school in Pokhara, Nepal. Founded in 1966. Annual tuition ranges from $633 to $1,232 USD.
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Scholarships Available
Scholarships are provided to approximately 20–25% of students who are underprivileged or from remote areas and low castes. Around 226 scholarship students span Class Four to Class Twelve, with pathways continuing to Gandaki College of Engineering and Science (GCES). A scholarship intake for Class Four is held annually, with entrance exam on January 22.
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About
Gandaki Boarding School is a Nepal Government-designated National School in Pokhara, Nepal, serving co-educational boarding and day students in Grades 4–12 since its founding in 1966. Operating under the motto Knowledge, Character and Service, the school follows the National Curriculum with Cambridge A Levels in the upper years, and has earned the Regional Education Shield 19 times. It provides scholarships to around 20–25% of its students and maintains an affiliated college, GCES, offering university-level engineering and science programs.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
GBS is a Nepal Government-designated National School founded in 1966 with the motto Knowledge, Character and Service. It provides scholarships to approximately 20–25% of students from underprivileged, remote, or low-caste backgrounds (~226 scholarship students). The school has won the Regional Education Shield 19 times and the National Education Shield once. It is affiliated with Gandaki College of Engineering and Science (GCES), offering pathways to university-level programs including Software Engineering and Computer Engineering. A new ICT Building and swimming pool have recently been added, and the library holds over 14,000 books.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Classes 4-5 (Teaching) | NPR 51,600 |
| Classes 4-6 (Boarding) | NPR 65,300 |
| Classes 6-10 (Teaching) | NPR 66,000 |
| Classes 7-10 (Boarding) | NPR 76,900 |
| Classes 11-12 (Boarding) | NPR 90,400 |
| Classes 11-12 (Teaching) | NPR 78,000 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: NPR 84,800 - 165,050. Application fee: $228.
Admissions Process
- 1Admissions are selective and based on prior academic achievement, evaluations from the current school, and performance on an entrance test. Entrance exam dates: January 22 for scholarship intake to Class Four, March 20 for fee-paying intake to Class Four, and June for Class Eleven.
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Boarding Life
Residential accommodation is available for co-educational boarding students in Grades 4–12. Annual boarding charges are tiered by year group: Classes 4–6 (NPR 65,300/year), Classes 7–10 (NPR 76,900/year), and Classes 11–12 (NPR 90,400/year). A 24-hour Health Center and swimming pool with a dedicated trainer and lifeguards are available on campus.
Co-educational boarding school for Grades 4–12. Both residential and day-student options are available, with annual boarding charges listed by year group: Classes 4–6, Classes 7–10, and Classes 11–12.
School Day
School day runs from 9:45 to 4:05.
Student Life
Meal/snack (khaja) is provided at NPR 1,200 per student per month.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Wellbeing is supported through a focus on SEL, emphasizing attitudes, learning skills, social relationships, and effort.
The school admits students without regard to ethnicity, race, religion, culture or creed, reflecting an inclusive safeguarding approach.
Student Demographics
School Background
Nepal Government designated National School, managed under the GBS/GCES trust.
Regional Education Shield (19 times)National Education Shield (1 time)