Educational system
The school system in Nepal is structured into primary, lower secondary, and upper secondary schools and only primary school is compulsory.
Children start school in Nepal aged around 3-5 years old and the average time spent in school is only about 2-3 years. Most children never complete primary school.
If they are one of the few that go to secondary school, they have to take the national School Leaving Certificate (SLC) exam, which is also known in Nepal as the "Iron Gate" because those few lucky to get past it are offered many opportunites.
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HL Projects
Building Jaladevi School
With the first phase of the Jaladevi school renovation scheme completed (see below), the project now moves on to building two new class rooms. More
With the first phase of the Jaladevi school renovation scheme completed (see below), the project now moves on to building two new class rooms. More
HL News
20th June
Thanks to all our kind donors, we raised a little bit more money than was required for our original plans for Jaladevi School. Now, instead of.. [+Film] More
11th October
A fortnight ago we had some truly terrible news regarding one of our sponsored children, Laxmi Dhakal. Just over two weeks ago Laxmi was struc.. More
4th October
This week saw the largest festival in the Himalayan region - Dashain. The festival is the one time of the year when families all go back to their.. More
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