New Sumnima English School Promotes Life Skills with Academic Learning
New Sumnima English School, located in Chakupat, Lalitpur, has been actively integrating life skills training alongside academic education.
The school has introduced compulsory skill-based and vocational training for students from Grade 9 to 12 across Technical, Management, and Humanities streams.
Educational Vision
According to Principal R.M. Bajracharya, the school aims to make education more than just textbook learning—it strives to prepare students for real life. He emphasizes that the school is not merely a place for formal instruction but a space for personal growth and capacity building.
Skill-Based Training
Currently, the school offers more than two dozen vocational training programs. Traditional skill-based courses include:
-
Carpentry
-
Plumbing
-
Electrical wiring
In addition, training is provided in modern technical areas such as:
-
Computer hardware
-
Basics of artificial intelligence (AI)
-
Automobile repair
Service and Creative Fields
The school also conducts practical training in the service and creative sectors like:
-
Hotel management
-
Beautician skills
-
Caregiving
-
Graphic design
-
Photography
Practical Learning Environment
Students are given the opportunity to engage in hands-on learning through:
-
Well-equipped laboratories
-
Workshops
-
An in-house hotel platform for real-time practice
Inclusive Opportunities
New Sumnima English School welcomes students who have passed the SEE examination to pursue Grade 11 and 12 studies in Management, Humanities, and Technical Education. Short-term vocational training is also available for students who have not passed SEE.
With the goal of producing skilled human resources, the school has adopted a “learn and earn” approach, allowing students to study while developing income-generating skills.
Academic Focus Areas
In the Humanities stream, the school offers subjects linked to social awareness, such as:
-
Sociology
-
Population studies
-
Health and physical education
-
Mass communication
The Management stream focuses on developing professional and business-related skills.
Teaching Faculty and Method
Classes are conducted by experienced and capable teachers. The teaching approach emphasizes:
-
Practical learning
-
Internship opportunities
-
Field-based research and assignments
Educational Philosophy
The school’s overall teaching model focuses on building knowledge, skills, and character. According to the administration, parents' trust in the school's skill-based learning programs is steadily increasing.
Future Goals
Principal Bajracharya explains that the school’s objective is not only to help students pass board exams but also to develop self-reliant and competitive individuals.
The school is working to prepare students for the future by integrating education, skills, and career readiness. It aims to develop capable, responsible, and independent graduates who are ready for real-world challenges.
Lalitpur