About Us

• St. Mary’s High School follows the National Curriculum of Nepal from Grade 1 to Grade 10. At the end of grade 10 the students sit for their Secondary Education Examination (SEE), which is conducted nationwide by the Ministry of Education, Office of the Controller of Examination, Nepal. The subjects offered by the school are: Nepali, English, Comp Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Health Population & Environment Education, Optional Mathematics or English
• After the SEE, the students can follow either of the two courses: Grades 11 and 12 (Science) syllabus of NEB Nepal, which is a two year course. In grade 11, the Subjects offered in Science are: Compulsory English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology and in grade 12 they are Compulsory Nepali, Compulsory English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Mathematics.

HSEB of Nepal administers the final examinations annually in May/June. To pass HSEB Exams students need to pass in 5 subjects each in Grade 11 and Grade 12.

St. Mary’s High School, Kathmandu runs classes from Grade 1 to Grade 12. Grade 1 to 10 has 4 sections.

Grade 11 and 12 has 10 sections (Science 4 sections and Management4 sections). The total strength of the school is approximately 2880.

Curriculum

The course of studies pursuedis as laid down in the SLC and plus two examinations. The school follows the national education system. The school follows the School Leaving Certificate (S.L.C.) curriculum for Grade Ten. The performance in the SLC examinations by the students of St. Mary's High School has over the years been excellent.

Promotion and Evaluation

• Promotions are guaranteed on the basis of the whole year performance: hence the importance of regularity, punctuality, and performance in the examinations is a must.
• Final Examination will be a comprehensive evaluation covering the whole year performance.
• To be promoted, a minimum of 40% (classes 1- 9) in all the subjects is required. The final result consists of the average of the three terms.
• Keeping the above requirements in consideration, the student’s behaviour and progress are taken into consideration for promotion.
• A student is allowed to repeat only once during her schooling.
• A student who is repeating must maintain above 40% marks in all subjects in all the exams.
• It will not be possible to reconsider the results declared or to hold a re-test.
• If a student remains absent during the exam, the school is not responsible for a retest.

Mission and Vision

Teaching and learning can become inherently spontaneous and student-centered when moved from the confines of the classroom into the world at large. From the collaborative learning atmosphere that results from the unique relationships developed outside the classroom, to the deep learning that occurs when students must put into practice “in the real world” what they have theorized about from behind a desk, field experiences are unmatched in their learning potential. Field experiences early in a student’s career can be formative and can inspire students to continue in a field. St Mary’s High School believes in teaching outside the classroom and organizes various activities. Some of the regular activities are;

1. Field Trips
2. Educational Visits
3. Community service/Social Service
4. MUN
5. FOZ
6. SQC

Rules and Regulation

ASMAN (Association of St. Mary's Alumnae Nepal) is a non-governmental, non-profit organization devoted to the cause of aiding and supporting underprivileged Nepali women and children since 1990.

ASMAN's work and commitment encompasses support in the areas of health, education, environment, cultural awareness and development. The Association brings together former students of St. Mary's High School, the most prestigious girls' school in the country.

Sister Organizations

St. Mary’sHigh School was established in Kathmandu in 1955. It has sister organizations all over the country. Mary Ward School in Jhamsikhelruns classes from grade one through grade ten. Similarly, it runs schools in Pokhara, Lubhu, Jhapa and Biratnagar. St. Mary’s School runs classes from grade one through grade twelve.