Southwestern School

Gongabu, Ringroad, Tokha, Kathmandu

Level
1 - 12

ABOUT

Southwestern School (SWS), an ISO 9001:2008 QMS Certified School, located at ring road, easily accessible, has a long history in education and is co-educational, operating on the premises that it is wholesome for boys and girls to unveil potential and develop many friendships during the school years. School is updated to recent pedagogy and adopts fresh approaches to meet the needs of the present generation. 

It is comprised of subject experts and academicians who have hands-on various academic sectors within the country and outside. Our goal at SWS is the academic and spiritual training of students within a student friendly atmosphere and philosophy.

MissionThe mission of Southwestern School, PG to 10, is to provide challenging academics with a strong moral foundation, within a safe inclusive setting for students of present world.

Values It is our desire for each student to recognize them. We have a passion that each student come to value and view their diversity, and respect the diversities found in each other.

Vision

  • Provide a safe environment, free from bullying.
  • Create an atmosphere where diversity is valued and respected.
  • Provide engaging curriculum that continually challenges each student to reach beyond typical expectations
  • Achieve all these goals by building on a strong foundation of moral principles.

Salient Features

Interactive LearningThe school will pursue its mission to develop independent learners to prepare them for success beyond primary school by deliberately moving away from teacher-centered teaching to student-centered learning. The school use Total Physical Response (TPR) Method as a pedagogy. The audio visual learning is prioritized in daily teaching.

InfirmaryThe school has a separate and cheerful infirmary with a qualified nurse who takes care of the health and well being of our students. Students undergo regular medical check-ups and a health record is maintained for each child. While routine first aid is administered by the unit, any emergency is referred to the nearby Hospitals.

Shuttle ServiceSWS provides a unique shuttle service offering a pre-arranged / pre-scheduled “shared ride” from school. School charges for transportation service according to the distance. The bus riders are to compulsorily produce bus card on pay from account section. Termination of transportation service is not permitted and a petition note should be filed to the office if it is a necessity.

Teaching StaffWe have been blessed at SWS with an outstanding and experienced staff. Our committed and professional staff encourage high levels of performance from all students in a caring and supportive environment. All our staff are dedicated to the students at SWS and provide an engaging, enriching and differentiated programme.

Music A variety of instruments including guitars, keyboards, violins, drum sets, harmoniums and tablas for students inclined towards both western and eastern music.

Sports FacilitiesAlong with academics, physical fitness is given importance. With an eye to groom students into physically strong and mentally active members, a range of sports facilities are made available.

LibrariesThe school has a separate library covering both fiction and nonfiction, resource /reference books , dailies and magazines. Our rich collection of books is updated regularly and students are encouraged to make full use of this facility to develop a love for books from an early age.

DanceDance communicates ideas through movement and expression and is a creative art form. The students learn different skills like rhythm, flexibility, coordination and expression. They participate in composing, moving and appreciating a range of dance styles.


Admission Guidelines

Step 1: Meet admission counselor or team

Step 2: Payment for admission process and collect admission packet from school

Step 3: Submission of admission form along with all documents (hard copy). The

forms can be downloaded from our website.

Step 4: Entrance Test & Formal Interaction

Step 5: Communication of the Results, Admission Status and Fees

Note: In Pre-School no assessment test will be conducted. However, parent interaction will be done and are required to submit a report from the previous school.)

AcceptanceAfter meeting above criteria (Admission Procedure and Requirements), the Principal determines acceptance and placement.

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

School offers a wide range of scholarships to support a student’s education either awarded on the basis of academic or other achievement.

While distributing scholarships, school gets completely governed by act enforced. The school distributes 10% of scholarships based upon various criteria, which usually reflect the values and purposes of the immediate Education Act.

The types of scholarships awarded by the school are:

  • Academic Scholarships
  • Athletic Scholarships
  • Scholarships for Minorities and Underprivileged
  • Scholarships for Women
  • Scholarships for Student of the Year

How to claim scholarships?

Scholarships can be claimed through an application along with other necessary proven and legal documents by the end of Baisakh of every academic year. The application must be addressed the School Principal.

Note:

  1. The scholarship claimed without completing the procedures is rejected.
  2. If the document submitted is proven wrong or manipulating later, the scholarship is automatically cancelled.
  3. No scholarship application is entertained submitted after the dead line.
  4. Scholarships are distributed in the percentage basis.

The school and the scholarship distribution committee surfs all the application and conditions before awarding scholarships. The committee and school reserve the right to award or reject any scholarship. 

  • private Institution