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Nawakunja English Medium SchoolEnglish Medium SchoolNEMSESTD. 1995
Nawakunja
English Medium School
Nawakunja students working with clay — hands-on activity-based learning

Academics

We teach children. Subjects come along for the ride.

A child-centered, design-thinking, transdisciplinary curriculum — delivered through the 5E and 7E learning models.

Our teaching principles

Seven commitments that shape every lesson

Not buzzwords — daily practice, visible in every classroom.

1

Child-centered, design-thinking pedagogy

Empathise → define → ideate → prototype → test. Classrooms that treat children as thinkers, makers, and problem-solvers.

2

Integrated, transdisciplinary curriculum

A school-developed syllabus that weaves literacy, numeracy, science, art, and values into one meaningful story rather than disconnected subjects.

3

Theme-based, experiential learning

Learning organised around real themes children can see, touch, and talk about — seasons, water, community, health.

4

Strong reading & language foundation

Intentional daily practice in listening, speaking, reading, and writing — in English and Nepali — so every child becomes a confident communicator.

5

Inclusive & differentiated instruction

We welcome diverse learners, including those with different learning needs. Teachers adapt tasks, not standards.

6

Digital learning integration

ICT-based teaching, smart-class resources, and safe, purposeful screen use that supports (not replaces) hands-on learning.

7

Critical thinking & creativity

Children are encouraged to ask "why" and "what if" — to build, test, revise, and share ideas.

The 5E cycle

Our daily teaching rhythm

  1. E
    Engagement
    Spark curiosity; connect to what the child already knows and wonders about.
  2. E
    Exploration
    Hands-on investigation — let children notice, question, and play with ideas.
  3. E
    Explanation
    Children articulate what they learned; teachers introduce precise vocabulary.
  4. E
    Elaboration
    Apply, extend, connect across subjects and real life.
  5. E
    Evaluation
    Ongoing formative checks — portfolios, observation, dialogue, reflection.

The 7E extension

For deeper inquiry

  1. E
    Elicit
    Surface prior knowledge and misconceptions.
  2. E
    Engage
    Spark curiosity and ownership.
  3. E
    Explore
    Investigate with materials, questions, peers.
  4. E
    Explain
    Co-construct meaning; name the concept.
  5. E
    Elaborate
    Apply across contexts.
  6. E
    Evaluate
    Formative checks and reflection.
  7. E
    Extend
    Transfer to new problems and real life.

Aligned with Govt. of Nepal CDC

Holistic assessment, not exam pressure

We follow the Government of Nepal's direction for early grades: learning comes first, exams don't. Children in grades 1–4 are assessed continuously — through observation, portfolios, presentations, and projects — not through high-stakes tests.

  • Continuous formative assessment (निरन्तर मूल्याङ्कन) across every subject.
  • Portfolios of real work: writing, drawings, science journals, reflections.
  • Observation-based records of social, emotional, and cognitive growth.
  • Presentations, performances, and project exhibitions instead of written exams in lower grades.
  • Regular parent-teacher conversations — children grow, families stay close.
  • For upper grades, a balanced mix of project work, classwork, and summative checks.

In the smart classroom

Project work, research, presentation — in two languages

Nawakunja students research real places, prepare their own slides, and present on the smart board — in English and Nepali. A sample of recent student projects:

Student project
NEMS
Place-based learning·Presented in Nepali

Kalinchok — history, culture, and natural beauty

Secondary · Social Studies

A student-led presentation on Kalinchok Bhagwati's origin story, its sacred geography, and the mountain ecology that surrounds it — combining religious studies, geography, and storytelling.

Student project
NEMS
Heritage studies·Presented in Nepali

Dolakha Bhimeshwor — heritage and hill landscapes

Secondary · Social Studies

Exploring Dolakha Bhimeshwor temple as a living cultural and ecological site — pilgrims, architecture, and the surrounding hill system.

Student project
NEMS
Systems thinking·Presented in Nepali

Sailung — history, economy, and sustainable futures

Secondary · Integrated

Students analyse why remote localities like Sailung face economic pressures — land use, migration, tourism, and what sustainability could look like locally.

Student project
NEMS
Compare and contrast·Presented in English

Life in rural vs urban Nepal

Upper Basic · EVS / English

Comparing food, housing, health, and daily life between rural and urban settings — a core Grade-6-ish theme brought alive through research and presentation.

Student project
NEMS
Design thinking · Field learning·Presented in English

Chitwan Tharu — cultural immersion & sustainable wisdom

Secondary · Project

A field-inspired study of Tharu traditional housing, ~42 medicinal plants, and the famous stick-dance — connected to design-thinking questions about sustainable community design.

Every child presents. Speaking, researching, building slides, and handling Q&A are core habits we grow from the earliest years — gently in lower grades, with real depth by Secondary.

Frequently asked

What parents most often ask

+Are there formal exams for grades 1 to 4?

No. In line with Government of Nepal Curriculum Development Centre guidance for the Integrated Curriculum, early grades use continuous assessment — portfolios, observation, and projects — rather than high-stakes written exams. Children build confidence and love of learning first.

+What medium of instruction do you use?

English is the primary medium, alongside structured Nepali language development. Young children hear, speak, read, and write English across the day in a supportive, immersive environment.

+What pedagogical approach does Nawakunja follow?

A child-centered, design-thinking approach delivered through an integrated, transdisciplinary curriculum. Lessons use the 5E cycle (Engagement, Exploration, Explanation, Elaboration, Evaluation) and, for deeper inquiry, the 7E extension (adding Elicit and Extend).

+Do you support children with different learning needs?

Yes. Nawakunja is committed to inclusive education. We welcome diverse learners and adapt tasks and supports so every child can progress meaningfully.

+Where is the school located?

Mahalaxmi-6, Siddhipur, Lalitpur. Visitors are welcome — please call 9849034724 or 01-5709124 to arrange a tour.

+How can I apply for admission?

Start with a campus visit. After an informal interaction with the child and submission of documents (birth certificate, transfer if any, parent ID, photos), we confirm the seat and send the admission letter.