Modern Indian School, Kathmandu

What Modern Indian School, Kathmandu does

Modern Indian School (MIS) is a non-profit, CBSE-affiliated K-12 institution located on Chobhar, Dakshinkali Road in Kathmandu, Nepal. Founded on March 1, 1978 by three visionaries under a charitable trust, it is the first CBSE-affiliated school in Nepal and operates with continuous Indian Embassy patronage. The school serves over 2,000 students across Kindergarten through Class XII, with 143 teaching staff and 161 classrooms on a 42,269 square meter campus situated at 4,800 feet elevation between pine forests and the Bagmati river.

MIS delivers the CBSE/NCERT curriculum across three senior secondary streams (Science, Commerce, and Arts) and supports academics with co-curricular activities, sports programs, a house system, work experience modules, and an Innovation Lab. Infrastructure includes 11 laboratories, two libraries with approximately 25,000 books, four computer labs with 200 computers, and Smart Boards. The school runs a Google Suite-based online learning platform introduced during COVID-19 and a class-wise WhatsApp Student Information System established in 2019.

The business model is subscription-recurring: bi-monthly tuition and academic fee billing with a 2.5% late payment fine, plus transport fees and one-time entrance/registration charges. Payment is collected through Nabil Bank and Khalti App. Direct-to-family admissions via merit-based screening, entrance tests, and interviews serve three segments — Indian expatriate families (founders' target), Nepali families, and international/foreign nationals. Board examination results consistently show 95.3%-100% pass rates across Class X and Class XII, with multiple students scoring above 90%.

Name

Modern Indian School, Kathmandu

Legal name

Modern Indian School

Website

https://misktm.edu.np

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Modern Indian School is a non-profit, CBSE-affiliated K-12 institution in Kathmandu, Nepal, serving 2,000+ students from KG to Class XII under continuous Indian Embassy patronage. It operates as the first CBSE school in Nepal, founded in 1978.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education (CBSE)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Instructional Delivery & Pedagogy (School-Led) (EDAJAFAB), Physical Education & Health Instruction (EDAJAFAL)

Keywords

• CBSE K-12 education
• Private school education
• Secondary education
• Academic curriculum
• Co-curricular 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, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: The primary revenue stream comes from tuition and academic fees charged bi-monthly (April-May, June-July, August-September, October-November, December-January, February-March). Fees must be paid in advance by the 25th of each billing month. Late payment fine of 2.5% applies on unpaid balance. The school is managed by a non-profit charitable trust.
2. School Transport Services: Bus fees are charged in advance along with tuition fees by the 15th of the billing month. One month's notice required for withdrawal or one month's fee in lieu of notice. School buses cover various localities of Kathmandu valley.
3. Entrance/Registration Fees: Rs. 500/- for online admission form submission. Additional charges include Rs. 50/- for duplicate bill and Rs. 500/- re-admission fee for defaulters.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Modern Indian School, Kathmandu delivers CBSE/NCERT-aligned K-12 education from Kindergarten through Class XII, with senior secondary streams in Science, Commerce, and Arts. The school supplements its academic curriculum with co-curricular activities, sports programs, a vertical house system, work experience programs, school transport services, and online learning support through Google Suite and Smart Boards. The institution operates as a non-profit charitable trust and is the first CBSE-affiliated school in Nepal.

Product overview

Modern Indian School offers a comprehensive CBSE-affiliated educational program spanning from Kindergarten to Senior Secondary (Class XII). The institution operates three academic streams: Science (with Medical & Engineering and Engineering Group pathways), Commerce, and Arts. Supporting the core curriculum are facilities including 161 classrooms, 11 laboratories, 2 libraries with 24,999 books, and 4 computer labs with 200 computers. The school provides extensive co-curricular programs including sports (athletics, football, cricket, basketball, badminton, table tennis, volleyball, martial arts, yoga), work experience activities, and a house system for leadership development. Additional services include school transport, online admission via Google Forms, and fee management through bank and digital payment options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CBSE/NCERT Curriculum Education (KG to Class XII) Comprehensive CBSE-affiliated educational program following NCERT curriculum, spanning from Kindergarten to Senior Secondary (Class XII), delivered to students in Kathmandu, Nepal.
• Senior Secondary Academic Streams (Science, Commerce, Arts) Three specialized academic pathways for Class XI and XII students: Science stream (Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics/Computer Science with Medical & Engineering and Engineering Group pathways), Commerce stream (Business Studies, Economics, Accountancy, with optional Mathematics or Informatics Practices), and Arts stream (History, Geography, Economics, with optional Home Science or Informatics Practices).
• School Transport Service Bus transport service covering multiple localities of Kathmandu valley for students of all classes, with advance billing along with tuition fees by the 15th of the billing month and one-month notice required for withdrawal.
• Sports & Games Training Program Structured sports training program across multiple disciplines including athletics, football, cricket, basketball, badminton, table tennis, volleyball, and martial arts (Karate, Wushu, Taekwondo, and Yoga), designed to support holistic student development.

Quantifiable outcome

• Class X Board Results: 99.5-100% pass rate with topper scoring 98%
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), IndiacoreOthersThe school is affiliated with CBSE (Affiliation No. 6230002). CBSE is one of the most reputed educational boards globally, recognized by educational institutions and universities worldwide. The affiliation provides students with internationally recognized certification.
• Indian Embassy in NepalflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school has enjoyed the patronage of the Indian Embassy in Nepal since its founding. His Excellency the Indian Ambassador serves as the Chief Patron (currently Shri Naveen Srivastava). This relationship has been maintained since 1978 through all successive ambassadors.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Pathways World School: Premium K-12 school near Delhi offering IB and CBSE pathways. Compares on premium Indian K-12 positioning targeting affluent families seeking multiple international curriculum options.
• Bombay Scottish School: Premier ICSE-affiliated K-12 school in Mumbai with 175+ years of legacy. Analogous to MIS as a pioneering Indian-rooted school with strong heritage branding and embassy-style patronage.
• Ecole Mondiale World School: International K-12 school in Mumbai offering IB and Cambridge curricula. Comparable on premium positioning and target demographic of globally mobile Indian families, but with different curriculum.
• Delhi Public School (DPS): India's largest CBSE school chain with global presence including Nepal. Directly comparable on CBSE curriculum and Indian-affiliated positioning, with broader scale and brand recognition.
• GEMS World Academy (CBSE): GEMS Education's CBSE-affiliated international school model. Comparable on combining globally recognized curriculum with Indian-student demographic; broader scale but similar positioning to MIS.

Direct peers

• Lincoln School: International K-12 school in Kathmandu offering international curricula. Competes directly with MIS for English-medium, internationally-minded families in the Kathmandu premium segment.
• Ullens School: Premium K-12 school in Kathmandu Valley serving expatriate and Nepali families. Direct competitor for high-fee families seeking international-quality education in the same geographic market as MIS.
• Rato Bangala School: Premier Nepali K-12 institution in Kathmandu. Targets similar premium Nepali families seeking holistic education and competes with MIS for the same segment of Kathmandu's upper-middle-class demographic.
• St. Xavier's School, Kathmandu: Long-established private K-12 school in Kathmandu affiliated with a notable Indian Jesuit network. Competes for similar premium urban families seeking rigorous Indian-affiliated education.

Regional players

• Laidley School: International K-12 school in Patan (Lalitpur), Kathmandu Valley. Operates in the same metropolitan market with similar premium family focus and partial curriculum overlap.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=BukQG0CAlr0
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/modern-indian-school

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Modern Indian School, Kathmandu