Karunanidhi Education Foundation Secondary School

About Karunanidhi Education Foundation Secondary School

Karunanidhi Education Foundation Secondary School (widely known as KEF Secondary School and formerly listed as Karunanidhi Education Foundation Higher Secondary School) is an institutional academic institution located in Simpani, Pokhara-1, Kaski District, Gandaki Province. Established in 1993 AD (2050 BS), the institution was founded in honor of the revered academician and social figure, the late Pundit Karunanidhi Poudel. Driven by the institutional motto "School for Education, Education for Invention," the school provides education from pre-primary levels through Grade 10 up to the higher secondary (+2) level.

Affiliated with the National Examinations Board (NEB) and approved by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, KEF Secondary School offers Ten Plus Two streams in Science and Management. The institution combines thorough classroom teaching with laboratory exploration, information technology training, and character education to cultivate disciplined, competent, and socially mindful graduates.

Quick Institutional Profile

Academic Programs Offered

School-Level Education

• Pre-Primary to Grade 10: Foundational learning from Nursery and Play Group through Grade 10, concluding with the national Secondary Education Examination (SEE).

Secondary Level (+2 Programs - NEB Affiliated)

• Ten Plus Two (+2) in Science: Two-year science curriculum featuring Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, English, and Nepali, preparing students for engineering, medicine, and scientific research careers.
• Ten Plus Two (+2) in Management: Two-year business course covering Principles of Accounting, Economics, Business Studies, Computer Science, and English, preparing students for higher studies in commerce, finance, and corporate management.

Key Facilities & Infrastructure

• Laboratories: Fully equipped practical laboratories for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, alongside a dedicated computer lab with broadband internet.
• Library: Comprehensive library housing course textbooks, reference titles, literary works, and educational journals.
• Digital Infrastructure: Integration of institutional digital management tools (such as Veda app) facilitating seamless communication among parents, teachers, and administration.
• Transportation: Safe and organized bus services providing commute routes across Pokhara and neighboring localities.
• Canteen: Clean cafeteria serving hygienic food, tea, and balanced meals for students and staff.
• Sports & Activities: Sports facilities for volleyball, basketball, badminton, table tennis, and regular extra-curricular events including debates, creative arts, and quiz contests.
• Scholarships: Merit-based tuition fee concessions for top performers in SEE and internal exams, along with need-based financial aid for deserving students.

Admissions and Eligibility Guidelines

• School Level (PG to Grade 9): Admissions commence in Chaitra and Baisakh ahead of the new academic calendar. New entrants are evaluated through standard entrance tests and parental interviews based on seat availability.
• Grade 11 (+2 Programs):
  • Candidates must have cleared the Secondary Education Examination (SEE) or an equivalent examination, meeting the minimum GPA criteria prescribed by the National Examinations Board.
  • Applicants must appear for a written entrance examination conducted by the school and attend an admission interview prior to final enrollment.

Location & Contact Information

• Address: Simpani, Ward No. 1, Pokhara Metropolitan City, Kaski, Gandaki Province, Nepal
• Phone: +977-061-523259, 061-412409, 061-538760
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://kef.edu.np