Premier School Introduces At-Home Gadget Use Policy for Students
In today’s digital age, children and teenagers are spending more time on smart devices than ever before. While technology offers numerous learning benefits, it also presents challenges such as reduced attention span, increased anxiety, and decreased social interaction.
To address these growing concerns, Premier International IB Continuum School has introduced a thoughtful new initiative — the ‘At-Home Gadget Use Policy.’
Why This Policy Matters
The school designed this policy to support students' mental well-being, encourage healthy learning habits, and build emotional balance. With screen time increasing at home, the school believes that learning shouldn’t be limited to the classroom but should also continue in a structured and meaningful way at home.
Uncontrolled use of smartphones, tablets, and computers can negatively impact children's focus, increase stress, and limit their social engagement. That’s why Premier is taking a proactive step to set clear guidelines — not by banning devices, but by managing their use with purpose and balance.
Made Together with Parents
What makes this policy special is that it wasn’t created in isolation. It was shaped with the active involvement of parents, taking into account the age, development, and needs of students from early grades to high school.
According to the policy:
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Students will use digital devices at home only for a limited, specific time
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Parents will play an active role in monitoring and guiding usage
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The focus will be on utilizing high-quality educational content, spending more quality time together as a family, and establishing healthy digital habits.
Learning from Global Best Practices
Countries around the world are waking up to the risks of excessive screen exposure. For example, France has banned smartphones in schools, and in the U.S., laws are being developed to regulate the use of social media by teenagers.
In Nepal, the Premier’s policy stands out as a timely and thoughtful approach to managing screen use, not through restrictions, but by helping students learn how to use technology responsibly and wisely.
More Than Screen Limits: It’s About Well-Being
This isn’t just about reducing screen time. The policy also touches on deeper issues like:
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Screen addiction
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Rising anxiety in children
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Lack of focus and motivation
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Challenges with social interaction
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Online safety and cyber awareness
It’s a local solution to some of the biggest global challenges young learners face today.
A Message from the Academic Director
Academic Director Prabina Thapa explained that the policy is not about banning devices — it’s about finding balance.
“This is about helping our students grow up with the self-discipline and awareness they need in a digital world,” she said. “It’s about shaping healthy habits, emotional resilience, and a strong sense of responsibility — both online and offline.”
A New Standard for 21st-Century Education
Premier believes education in the 21st century should be more than just screen-based learning. It must also help students build emotional intelligence, social connection, and self-regulation.
By launching this policy, the Premier has taken a strong and practical step toward creating a balanced, modern education system that other schools may soon follow.
