Meridian International School

What Meridian International School does

Meridian International School is a private K-12 educational institution founded in 2002 and headquartered in Baluwatar, Kathmandu, Nepal. The school operates across primary, elementary, lower secondary, and secondary levels (through SEE/Class 10), serving approximately 2,000+ students with a faculty of 100+ certified teachers and total headcount of 67 employees. The institution's core product is its academic curriculum, supplemented by an I-Care Department (Individual Care Department) offering personalized student support through mentorship, on-demand counseling, home visits, and a Close Observation Department. The school also offers Virtual Classes, in-house teacher workshops, a broad ECA & CCA extracurricular portfolio (sports, music, dance, arts), school transportation via 20+ vehicles, and on-campus dining services.

The school's technology infrastructure comprises Smart Classes, Computer Labs, Science Labs, and campus-wide CCTV security — all standard educational facility tooling rather than proprietary or differentiated technology. No AI/ML capabilities, proprietary software platforms, or technology IP are disclosed. The six-building campus is located at Baluwatar, Kathmandu.

The business model is a subscription-style recurring revenue structure: monthly tuition fees billed for 12 months, monthly transportation fees for 11 months, and a one-time annual fee for services, maintenance, and repairs. Late payment incurs a NPR 50/week fine. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is community-led direct admissions targeting local Kathmandu families via the school's website, social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube MindSpark video magazine), open admissions, and word-of-mouth referrals. The school is independently owned and operated with no disclosed external investors, parent holding company, or institutional funding.

Name

Meridian International School

Legal name

Meridian International School

Website

https://meridian.edu.np

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Meridian International School is a private K-12 institution founded in 2002 in Kathmandu, Nepal, serving 2,000+ students across primary and secondary levels through tuition, extracurriculars, transportation, and personalized I-Care student support services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

University/School Campus Shuttle Services (TLAFAJAD), International Student Academic & Personal Support (case management, referrals) (EDALANAE)

Keywords

• K-12 education services
• International school
• Holistic student development
• School transportation services
• Extracurricular activities programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Kathmandu

HQ country

Nepal

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Monthly tuition fee charged for 12 months according to English calendar
2. Transportation Fees: Bus/transportation fee charged for 11 months per year
3. Annual Charges: One-time annual fee charged at the beginning of each academic session for school services, maintenance, and repairs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Meridian International School is a private K-12 institution in Kathmandu, Nepal delivering academic programs from primary through secondary (up to SEE/Class 10), combined with personalized student support through the I-Care and Close Observation departments, extracurricular activities, school transportation, and dining services. The school operates a single multi-building campus in Baluwatar and charges recurring tuition, monthly transportation, and annual fees.

Product overview

Meridian International School operates as a single unified K-12 educational institution offering comprehensive academic programs across Primary, Elementary, Lower Secondary, and Secondary levels. The school's core offering is its academic curriculum supplemented by the I-Care Department for personalized student support, Virtual Classes for remote learning, In-house Workshops for teacher development, and ECA & CCA Programs including sports (Taekwondo, Football, Basketball, Cricket, Badminton), music (Vocals, Guitar, Violin, Piano), and arts (Art & Craft, Dance). Additional support services include school transportation with over 20 vehicles and dining services. The institution was established in 2002 and is located in Baluwatar, Kathmandu.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-12 Education Services Comprehensive K-12 educational programs covering Primary, Elementary, Lower Secondary, and Secondary levels (through SEE/Class 10), focused on academic excellence combined with holistic development, morality cultivation, and practical skills. Targeted at school-age children and families in Kathmandu, Nepal.
• School Transportation Service Paid monthly transportation service operating a fleet of more than 20 vehicles on defined bus routes across Kathmandu, charged for 11 months per year, with safety protocols and no fee reduction for student absences. Aimed at enrolled students and their families needing daily commute support.
• School Dining Service On-campus dining service providing hygienic, fresh, and warm meals to students in the school dining hall, with menus shaped by student surveys. Targeted at enrolled students during the school day.

Quantifiable outcome

• 14 batches of alumni completed from the school
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Woodstock School: Long-established residential K-12 international school in Mussoorie, India serving South Asian and international students. Comparable on international curriculum positioning and holistic-development mission, though serving a different geography.

Direct peers

• Premier International School: Kathmandu-based K-12 institution marketing itself as an 'international school,' directly comparable on brand positioning and target customer (Nepali families seeking international-style education).
• Budhanilkantha School: Leading K-12 institution in Kathmandu serving Nepali students from primary through secondary. Competes for the same Kathmandu addressable market and similar family demographic with comparable academic-plus-holistic positioning.
• Rato Bangala School: Prominent private K-12 school in Kathmandu, Nepal with a comparable holistic-education mission, English-medium instruction, and established reputation among Nepali families — directly comparable on geography, customer segment, and product.
• Kathmandu International School: International K-12 school in Kathmandu explicitly marketing 'international' curriculum — direct competitor for Meridian's premium international positioning within the same metro.
• Ullens School: Kathmandu-based K-12 international school offering holistic education with strong extracurricular programs. Direct overlap on mission, customer base, and Kathmandu catchment with Meridian.
• Saipal Academy: Private K-12 school in Kathmandu offering science-and-management-focused secondary programs. Competes for the same Nepali family demographic seeking quality secondary education culminating in SEE.
• Lincoln International School: K-12 school in Nepal (Kathmandu Valley) with international branding and English-medium instruction — competes for the same Nepali middle-class families seeking international-style schooling.

Broad incumbents

• Pathways World School: Large multi-campus international K-12 chain across India offering IB/Cambridge programs and extensive extracurricular infrastructure — represents the well-capitalized, credentialed incumbent model Meridian competes against regionally.
• Aga Khan Academies: Network of IB-credentialed international schools across South Asia and East Africa. Represents the gold-standard credentialed international school model and the strategic ceiling Meridian would need accreditations to approach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=-FMhIYKUT6M
• Facebookfacebook.com/mymeridian
• Instagraminstagram.com/mymeridian
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/meridian-international-school

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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