Teaching and Learning

Who we are

KMC School is the junior wing of Kathmandu Model College (KMC), one of the most renowned colleges of Nepal. It is located at Buddhanagar, 500 meters South from Nayabaneshwor Chowk.It lies at a peaceful location away from the population overlooking open spaces and greeneries around it, which helps the children to broaden the mental horizon in open and fresh surroundings.
KMC School is committed to academic excellence. The school is dedicated to maintain the academic environment with the help of outstanding faculty engaged in the task of creative sensibility, or sense of responsibility and moral integrity.

We believe that children today are responsible for citizens of tomorrow. However, the nourishment of these buds cannot blossom unless and until they get excellent academic environment which will enable them become acquainted with the nation and their society and family. KMC is committed to create homely but disciplined environment so that children may become aware of their own future. KMC has a qualified team of instructors, who are continuously supervised and guided by a group of academicians, social workers as well as people involved in different disciplines of society. We have innovative practice in teaching and learning which can help students prove themselves outstanding in every corner of the world.

Our Curriculum, and Teaching & Learning

Curriculum

Our curriculum strives to nurture each child’s intellectual, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual development. The core of our curriculum is guided by the national curriculum framework. However, we have enriched our curriculum sufficiently with contents for addressing children’s special interests and needs, and preparing them for the world class citizen of the twenty first century.

We have developed the Pre-school curriculum based on their ability to learn and cognitive level. Accordingly, the curriculum has been developed combining the essence of Montessori / ECD approaches and including the various skills such as social soft skills, language and communication skills, and mathematics and science connecting the students to their everyday life. The Pre-school curriculum also includes visual and performing arts to teach them to live a vibrant and joyful life. Thus, our curriculum is multifaceted in a true sense.

Curriculum at the Junior Primary Level (grade 1 to 3) is based on the government curriculum. However, we have enriched the curriculum with additional skills in the areas of language and life skills. At this level we have included international languages and the basics of performing and visual arts too. Curriculum at this level is designed for integrated approach so that the children could learn to connect their knowledge with different disciplines.

Curriculum at the Senior Primary Level (grade 4 to 8) and at the Secondary Level is complemented by additional skills in languages and arts. At these levels, students are expected to master the skills in performing/visual arts/games through clubs. Specifically, the Senior Primary curriculum is designed to prepare students for secondary school on the basis of their interest and abilities.

School fully relies on the Government curriculum for its Secondary Level. However, the school has included supplementary curriculum for language development. Students are given opportunities to develop their hobbies through clubs and various curricular and co-curricular activities. 

Student – Centered (Activities/Project Based) Teaching Learning

We, at KMC, make sure that whatever practice we do puts the child’s learning in focus. We design activities in such a way that the children are provided ample opportunities to lead their teams, learn to value the other viewpoints and opinions, generate knowledge on the strength of their teams and prove their achievements through collaborative, co-operative, project-based and activities-based teaching-learning approaches. Projects/activities (both individual and group) form an integral component of our teaching-learning approach. Our approach of learning enhances the sense of independence, responsibility, cooperation, open-mindedness, etc. in the young learners.

Research and Innovations

We make children independent and self-sustaining to deal with the challenges of this century through research, innovations and problem solving in real life. These activities give our students ample opportunities to work in harmony with their community and contribute to its betterment. School is adopting micro-level researches as curricular and co-curricular activities for testing hypothesis, exploring the subjects, and understanding nature and the communities. The activities are also expected to focus on resolving problems and innovations. KMC also guides and inspires students for connecting their learning to innovations and creations that ultimately foster students’ aptitude to transform their learning for life through these research activities. 

Excursion and Educational Tours

We organize educational outings like excursions, field trips, and tours customized to the subject matter. These activities are designed to foster profound learning experiences by encouraging students to observe, explore, investigate, and analyze real-world scenarios. They then share their insights through reports and presentations. This method reflects KMC’s belief in learning through practical, real-life experiences.

Exhibitions and Fair

Exhibitions help children to plan, create, demonstrate and justify their work and most importantly make them more independent and confident in their own learning process. KMC School organizes a grand exhibition several times a year. Besides this, we also hold intra–class, intra– school and inter– school exhibitions in diverse fields such as Arts and craft, Mathematics, Science and Technology, Language arts, Social science and OBTE etc. School also organizes various exhibitions and fairs such as food fair, art and craft exhibitions, cultural dress exhibitions, fruits and vegetables exhibitions to promote students’ creativities and extended learning.

International Languages

In a global context, we all are supposed to be global citizens, and learning a foreign language is a big step in becoming a global citizen. Besides English, we are also introducing Chinese and French language in order to understand many people and places of the world. Chinese language is very important for trade and tourism, offering our future generation high prospect to benefit from the growing economy of China. Similarly, French is the second most popular language in Europe.

Community work

We promote community service among our children to foster a sense of responsibility and empathy towards others. By engaging in activities that benefit their communities, they develop essential leadership skills and a deeper understanding of social issues. Through these experiences, our children learn the importance of giving back and making a positive impact in society. This prepares them to become compassionate and proactive leaders who are capable of addressing the needs of their communities in the future.

4. School Administrative Team with Director, Principal and Administrative Head

Continuous Assessment

We have adopted Continuous Assessment System (CAS) to avoid fear of examinations/tests and support students for continuous learning. We assess our students continuously and consistently throughout the academic year based on the set objectives, teaching-learning activities, and students’ attainments. Each and every single activity performed by a student, both inside and outside the School, forms the basis for getting due recognition. Students are awarded grades for their performance in key areas such as home and class assignment, classroom interactions and participations, group works, student’s projects and creations etc. Hence, at KMC, continuous assessment is given a significant weightage for the student’s final evaluation.

13. Senior Students of Football Club with Coach Mr.Sagar Tandukar and ECA Incharge

In-House Training and Professional Development

We believe that teacher training plays a key role in improving the quality of teaching and learning activities which, in turn, gets transformed into the learning outcomes of the children. Hence, we have established a regular training and support system for the teachers. Education experts and subject specialists are working as a team with the teachers in improving their quality of classroom instruction, classroom management, materials development, student evaluation, behavior management, and developing KMC as a safe and child-friendly school for the 21st Century. Our teachers have faith in the novel creation through their own efforts in their work places. This is made possible by mutual sharing of best experiences and the best classroom practices among them. We also provide training and orientations for support staff to uplift their professionalism.
We have also focused on developing our administrative teams to make them more efficient and professional in their jobs.

Montessori-based Pre-school Education

Our Pre-school wing is well-liked by our kids and parents due to it separate boundary with safe and child-friendly play stations. The classes are well-equipped with smart TV, sound system and internet access for audio-visual purposes. We have world-class curriculum and instructional resources. We use smart books and taking books developed by Purple-Turtle, a world class producer of educational resources for Pre-school. We completely base on continuous assessment system (no examinations) in the Pre-school.

22. Public Speaking Club Members with Instructor Mrs. Priyanka Sangraula

Co-Curricular Activities

KMC School connects its Developmental Interactive Approach based curriculum with co-curricular activities. At the beginning of each school year the teaching staff creates a list of appropriate co-curricular activities for the coming year. The KMC School Team supports recommendations for other co-curricular activities from parent/guardians. The following is a list of possible activities:
Speeches, debates, quizzes, spelling bees, slam poetry, Letter/story/poem writing, exhibitions, theatre and music performances, cultural activities, educational tours and hiking.

Extra-Curricular Activities

KMC School prioritizes the holistic development of students by integrating extra-curricular activities into their educational experience. At the start of each school year, careful planning ensures a diverse range of activities that cater to the enhancement of students’ cognitive, affective, and psycho-motor skills. Moreover, we actively seek input from parents and guardians, valuing their recommendations in shaping the extra-curricular program. These activities serve as vital platforms for students to explore their interests, develop new talents, and foster camaraderie among peers. By actively participating in these activities, students not only enrich their learning experiences but also cultivate essential life skills such as teamwork, leadership, and time management. This comprehensive approach to education at KMC School prepares students for success in both academic and personal spheres, empowering them to excel in all facets of life.

After School Clubs

Club activities are very important for students to expand their hobbies and enjoy the activities they like. Joining clubs and volunteering is a great way to:

Change hobby to proficiency,
Make new friends,
Build respect and learn team work,
Gain self-confidence,
Relieve stress,
Learn real world and everyday life skills,
Develop time management skills and
Avoid risky behaviors.

The School has hired professional coaches and celebrities in their respective fields to conduct various club activities. The clubs which are functional at present are: Basketball, Cricket, Football, Dance, Music, Martial Arts and Public Speaking.
Our Extra-curricular Activity Incharge is fully aware of the need and interest of our children in the ever changing times through efficient management of these clubs. New clubs will be launched as per the need and interest of the students and availability of the resources. The club activities are conducted after school, 4 pm to 5 pm, two days for each club. A student is eligible to take part in one club at a time.