A school where every grade is a step forward
NIST Tarapunja School blends an international-standard curriculum with a caring, disciplined school in Banepa — built for children who are just getting started.
280+
Students
8:1
Ratio
K–8
Grades
10+
Years
280+ Students
Montessori – Grade 8
Safe, Guarded School
10+ Years of Excellence

A nurturing home for every learner
NIST Tarapunja School was built on a simple belief — children learn best when they feel safe, seen, and genuinely curious. From our Montessori room to Grade 8, our teachers combine structured academics with warmth, so every student leaves each day a little more confident than they arrived.
Our School in Banepa brings together modern classrooms, a dedicated computer lab, a well-stocked library, and open sports grounds — all within a secured, supervised environment.
What makes learning here different
Activity-Based Learning
Lessons move beyond the textbook with hands-on projects, experiments, and group activities in every subject.
Smart Classrooms
Interactive boards and digital tools bring lessons to life while keeping class sizes small and personal.
Safe School
A gated, supervised school with trained staff, so parents can trust every hour their child spends with us.

Ashok Pandey
Principal, NIST Tarapunja School
Dear Shemrock NIST Community,
A very hearty welcome to the award-winning India's 1st Play-school Chain with 4,00,000+ Alumni and 650+ Branches in South Asia – SHEMROCK Preschool and the associates of NIST Foundation, NIST World School Banepa – where our tiny tots will experience their first vision of the world while they learn many new things; a place where the first salutation of each new day begins with amusement and excitement.
SHEMROCK NIST World School will nurture children with happiness, complete freedom, and the right amount of encouragement & guidance, so the tender minds develop a strong foundation for learning. To supplement rapid social, economic and technological transformation, we have adopted the latest pedagogic principles, namely enquiry, activity-based and problem-solving approaches to classroom teaching and learning, and will continue to evolve in the days ahead.
Likewise, for the holistic development of our students, we are strengthening our arenas of extra-curricular activities. In addition, the safety and well-being of our students are our prime concern. I would also like to partner with our parents and guardians, seeking their active participation and continued support in creating a safe and stimulating learning environment for our children at SHEMROCK.
I appreciate and express my heartfelt gratitude to all our parents for putting their trust in us for educating their children. I assure our parents and guardians that we will make Shemrock NIST World School Banepa the first choice for parents seeking international standards of learning in Banepa.
To supplement the learning materials, we have special edition books, customized workbooks, activity-based writing books, educational DVDs and other resources exclusively designed for our SHEMROCKites in Preschool. We also follow a standard curriculum designed by experts and academicians of NIST Foundation for the school level.
These learning materials are carefully implemented by our capable and trained teachers with comprehensive, child-centered lesson plans researched and designed centrally at the Head Office in New Delhi and NIST Foundation, Kathmandu.
We focus on the holistic development of every child through a progressive approach where each student receives opportunities to learn in a caring and inspiring environment. We also encourage discussions about the challenges of the 21st century to prepare students mentally for the future.
As always, we value the feedback of our parents and guardians and continuously strive to improve. We look forward to welcoming all parents, guardians and students to Shemrock Preschool & NIST World School Banepa.
Ashok Pandey
Director / Principal
One continuous path, Montessori to Grade 8
Everything a growing student needs
Smart Classroom
Library
Sports
Music
Art
Transportation
Life at our school




Latest from our School
EventsAnnual Sports Week Brings the Whole Campus Together
Students from Montessori to Grade 8 competed in track, football, and fun team relays during our week-long sports celebration.
AcademicsGrade 6 & 7 Science Fair Winners Announced
Young scientists presented projects ranging from renewable energy models to water filtration systems, judged by our science faculty.
AdmissionsAdmissions Now Open for the New Academic Session
Seats for Montessori through Grade 8 are now open. Book a campus tour to meet our teachers and see our classrooms in person.
Ready to see the school for yourself?
Schedule a visit and meet our teachers, tour our classrooms, and learn how admissions work.
We'd love to hear from you
Reach out with questions about admissions, academics, or a school visit — our team typically replies within one working day.
- Phone: 011-663531
- Email: contact@nisttarapunjaschool.edu.np