Nepal Police School


The Nepal Police School usually shortened as “NPS”, previously known as Dipendra Police School named after the late Prince Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah of the kingdom of Nepal is a regional system of police boarding schools in Nepal. The school motto is “Better Schooling for ideal Citizens”. The schools predominantly accept applications from children of Nepal police personnel but in some cases accept the application from non-police personnel children. These schools are funded by the welfare program of the Nepal Police Organisation. The school’s history and links have made Nepal Police School one of the prestigious schools in Nepal.
The central school founded in 1984 CE by former IGP late DB Lama saheb is located at Nasiksthan Sanga, 15 miles east of Kathmandu covering over 200 acres on the growing forest and orchard of the southern sloped sunny hills of Sanga. The school admits pupils from Class 4 to 12 and is affiliated to SLC board and HSEB. It is a full boarding school and have strict policies.

Other branches aside from the central school in Nepal

The school academic and administrative functions are headed by Principal and Camp Commandant respectively. The Camp Commandant is generally either Inspector or Deputy Superintendent.

Academics

The school curriculum is presented primarily in English; however there is also an emphasis on developing skills with both written and oral Nepali. The school follows guidelines set by the Ministry of Education and the Higher Secondary Education Board of Nepal.

Sports

Police Schools are also known for their fierce sports teams, specially in football. The central school at Sanga have won several tournaments and is known for organising the famous IGP Running trophy, an inter-school football tournament. The school football team have a long-standing rivalries with Birendra Sainik School. The Eastern regional school at Dharan used to organise a similar DIG Cup football tournament for schools in the Eastern Development Region of Nepal, but discontinued after the 2006 season. The Dharan School also has a powerhouse football team in junior boys winning Under-5 Depot Cup several times.
The schools have produced several famous football players who went on to play at the highest level for the club and the country. The current Nepal footballer Bimal Gharti Magar attended the Dipendra Police School, Belchautara, Tanahu District.

Uniform

Students typically wear light blue shirt, navy blue pants, school issued tie and belt, blue socks and black shoes. Girls may replace navy blue pants with navy blue skirts. Students may also add a navy blue sweater or blazer during winter.