Empowering Vulnerable Children through education

At Teresa Academy, we strive to provide comprehensive educational and developmental opportunities for vulnerable children, particularly girls, who face challenging circumstances such as orphanhood, abandonment, economic hardship, and the risk of trafficking.

School Overview

Established on April 2, 1998, Teresa Academy began with Nursery, Kindergarten, and Grade 1 classes, welcoming 45 students. Our core mission has always been to foster the development of orphans, semi-orphans, and children at risk, who often struggle to access education, care, and protection. We place special emphasis on economically disadvantaged girls, who are particularly vulnerable to trafficking in their communities. Regular Students: 365, with 12 students in the Chhahari class (a bridging class that helps out-of school girls return to formal education).

Current Status

• Total Students: 377, with 90% girls and 10% boys.
• Regular Students: 365, with 12 students in the Chhahari class.
• Living Arrangements: While most students live in Maiti Nepal’s Child Protection Center, others come from surrounding areas.

Many of these children come from difficult backgrounds and face uncertain futures. Access to quality education serves as a pathway for them to break the cycle of poverty. The academy focuses on empowering these young girls through education, helping them overcome their challenges. The school provides high-quality education through a dedicated team of qualified teachers, who work to create enriching learning experiences. With a focus on nurturing growth, Teresa Academy offers an intellectually stimulating environment where students can reach their potential and work towards brighter futures.

Major Achievements of 2024

• SEE Graduates: Teresa Academy has maintained a 100% pass rate in the SEE exams. Students consistently achieve grades A, B+, and B. Graduates of 2023 are continuing their education, with many progressing to grade XI in the school’s second batch of Higher Secondary.
• Alumni Success: Graduates are excelling in various fields, such as Medicine, Hospitality, Accountancy, Engineering, and Arts.
• Basketball: Basketball is a key focus at Teresa Academy, with both girls’ and boys’ teams performing exceptionally well.
• Taekwondo Success: Our Taekwondo team has proven to be one of the best in the country, with students securing top positions in national competitions, including First Place in the Upa Myar Cup Taekwondo competition.
• Inspiration and Resilience: Students demonstrate great enthusiasm for learning, despite their challenging pasts. Their resilience inspires teachers and contributes to positive change, aiding their healing process.
• Chhahari Class: Since 2013, Chhahari Class has helped reintegrate young girls who had dropped out or never attended school, providing them with a chance to return to formal education.
• Holistic Development: The school offers a nurturing environment where students enhance their problem-solving, leadership, and teamwork skills, reducing the likelihood of negative behaviors.

External Activities

• Students participated in several inter-school competitions, including:
  • Inter-School Quiz Competition organized by the Education Department, Kathmandu Metropolitan (Grades 8-10).
  • Inter-School Dance Competition by Nepal Children’s Organization (Children’s Day).
  • Basketball Tournaments hosted by Bouddha International School, Willson English Boarding School, and Euro School.
  • Taekwondo Competition organized by GEMS School.
• Community Engagement: Students took part in a cleaning campaign on Environment Day and senior students conducted an orientation on Recycling, Reuse, and Reduce. They were also involved in raising awareness against social and domestic violence.
• Celebrations: The school celebrated Children’s Day, Teacher’s Day, Dashain, Tihar, Christmas, and Saraswati Puja.

Awards & Recognition

• January 3: Won Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals at the Third President Running SealedTaekwando Championship 2024.
• March 8: Secured Gold and Bronze medals at the 4th EMILE Kathmandu District LevelTaekwando Championship 2024.
• May 4: Won Gold Medal at the Upa-Mayor Cup Taekwando Championship 2024.
• September 4: Won the Inter-School Junior Dance Competition organized by City Montessori.
• September 29: Participated in the Inter-School Essay Writing Competition organized by Nepal Police School.