SOS Hermann Gmeiner Secondary School

About SOS Hermann Gmeiner Secondary School

SOS Hermann Gmeiner Secondary School (historically transliterated in early directories as Herman Mainar Higher Secondary School) is an institutional, non-profit academic institution located in Pokhara-17, Kaski District, Gandaki Province. Operating under the umbrella of SOS Children's Villages Nepal and SOS Kinderdorf International, the school was founded on June 6, 1987 (2044 BS) at Chhorepatan to provide quality education for children residing in SOS Children's Villages, children from Himalayan and Tibetan communities, and students from the surrounding local community.

To accommodate expanding student enrollment, the school established an extension campus in Gharipatan, Pokhara-17 in 1995 to house its senior secondary section. Affiliated with the National Examinations Board (NEB) and approved by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, SOS Hermann Gmeiner Secondary School offers secondary schooling up to Grade 10 and Ten Plus Two (+2) programs in Management. The school emphasizes character building, social responsibility, academic rigor, and small class environments that ensure individualized teacher-student mentorship.

Quick Institutional Profile

Academic Programs Offered

Basic and Secondary School Education

• Kindergarten to Grade 10: Comprehensive basic and secondary school curriculum concluding with the national Secondary Education Examination (SEE). The curriculum blends Nepal's National Curriculum with values of peace, language studies, and social consciousness.

Secondary Level (+2 Programs - NEB Affiliated)

• Ten Plus Two (+2) in Management: Two-year higher secondary program focusing on Accountancy, Economics, Business Studies, Computer Science/Applications, and English. The coursework is designed to develop practical administrative, organizational, and business competencies.

Key Facilities & Infrastructure

• Laboratories: Practical science laboratory facilities and a well-equipped computer laboratory with broadband internet connectivity.
• Library: Dedicated library facility stocked with curriculum textbooks, reference literature, periodicals, and quiet reading areas.
• Campus & Classrooms: Spacious classrooms maintained with optimal class sizes to ensure personalized attention and student interaction.
• Hostel Facilities: Boarding facilities providing structured residential accommodations, nutritious dining, and supervised evening study sessions.
• Cafeteria: On-campus canteen serving clean, hygienic food and snacks for students and staff.
• Sports & Recreation: Playgrounds and courts supporting basketball, volleyball, badminton, table tennis, and physical fitness activities.
• Co-Curricular Activities: Active student clubs including ICT Club, Eco Club, Social Service Club, debate teams, and annual cultural exhibitions.
• Scholarships & Sponsorships: Extensive scholarship schemes and educational sponsorship for children without parental care, vulnerable youths, and economically challenged families.

Admissions and Eligibility Guidelines

• School Level (Kindergarten to Grade 9): Admissions open before the commencement of the academic session in Chaitra/Baisakh. Inquiries, evaluations, and parental interactions are conducted based on seat capacity.
• Grade 11 (+2 Management):
  • Applicants must have successfully cleared the Secondary Education Examination (SEE) or an equivalent recognized examination, meeting the minimum GPA criteria outlined by the National Examinations Board.
  • Prospective students must appear for a written entrance examination and participate in an interview before selection.

Location & Contact Information

• Address: Chhorepatan & Gharipatan, Ward No. 17, Pokhara Metropolitan City, Kaski, Gandaki Province, Nepal
• Phone: +977-061-463307, 061-453307, 061-523307
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://soshgspokhara.edu.np