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Inception of Ullens School

The Chief Academic Officer (CAO), Mr. Medin Lamichhane, went to Bank Street Graduate School of Education in New York to study education leadership.

When he came back in 2004, he reviewed the Nepal Government National Curriculum and initiated a short term pilot project to train school teachers in the Bank Street approach to education. A not-for-profit company was registered with the name Ullens Education Foundation to honor the contribution of the Ullens’ family to impoverished families in Nepal. The first program of UEF, the Ullens School came to life in May 2006, with 64 students & 24 faculty members focused on “diversity” and the concept that every child is unique.

In just over a decade of establishment, the Ullens School has earned recognition as a leader in progressive education in Nepal and is one of the most desirable schools in the country for the parents to enroll their kids. Currently, it serves close to 1200 students across these three programs and provides employment to over 300 people including academic and non-academic staff.

The goal was for each classroom to reflect the ethnic and geographical diversity of Nepal:

  • Economic diversity: Fully paying, partial paying, fully subsidized
  • Occupational diversity: Parents from different walks of life, diverse professional backgrounds
  • Ethnic diversity: include all ethnicities of Nepal
  • Gender balance

Our Beliefs

  • Every child is unique. The Ullens approach to teaching respects the cognitive diversity of its children.
  • Education develops a child to a complete being, which includes the child’s social, emotional, physical and intellectual development.
  • Education leads to an understanding of important concepts and mastery of essential skills through instruction which is based on well-researched philosophies of teaching and learning strategies. The school believes that: Learning is ‘child-focused’. Learning is active: students are engaged with real experiences and ‘hands-on’ activities, which help them to construct and develop their own understandings. Learning is engaging students in critical and creative thinking: students deepen their understanding through questions that ask them to solve problems, make connections, draw conclusions and articulate their own ideas. Learning is students reflecting on what they have learned from their experiences. Education is enhanced through respectful, open and supportive relationships between students and teachers. Students are encouraged to be creative and to share their ideas and feelings. Education is interactive. Parents and teachers are engaged in a partnership through which they support each other to provide positive learning environments for children.
Ullens School strives to encourage and empower children to pursue their intellectual curiosity and creativity along a path of self-discovery that leads to responsible adulthood and, to provide a multi-faceted learning environment that includes parents, teachers, students and the community, where children from different cultures and ethnic backgrounds are treated with respect and dignity.
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Ekta Rana

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Ullens School offers a safe, inclusive, and joyful environment where every child is truly seen and heard, for who they are and for who they are becoming. We take our students seriously. Their ideas, perspectives, and voices matter. By nurturing confidence, curiosity, and a strong sense of identity, we empower them to take ownership of their learning and grow into thoughtful, self- aware individuals.

Our approach to teaching and learning is rooted in active engagement and deep understanding. We encourage students to question, research, explore, collaborate, and reflect meaningfully. Through this process, they develop intrinsic motivation and a genuine love for learning that extends far beyond the classroom. We strive to cultivate critical thinking, creativity, resilience,
empathy, transversal skills, and dispositions that prepare them for an ever-changing world.

Guided by our commitment to social justice and global citizenship, we aim to develop ethical, compassionate, and globally minded individuals who are prepared for both academic success and meaningful contributions to society.

Together with a team of passionate and dedicated educators, we are committed to creating a meaningful learning experience that inspires every student to discover their strengths, identify their challenges, and reach their fullest potential.

We believe that learning is a shared journey. Strong partnerships among students, teachers, families, and the wider community form the foundation of our success. When we work together with trust and mutual respect, we create the conditions for every child to flourish, academically, socially, and emotionally. Our teaching and learning practices thrive on collaboration, reinforcing the understanding that education is most powerful when there is collective effort.

It is my privilege to lead a school driven by purpose and committed to making a difference. I invite you to discover a community where learning is purposeful, relationships are valued, and every child’s potential is nurtured with care and intention. We look forward to partnering with you on this inspiring journey.

Warm regards,
Ekta Rana
Principal