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Monastic demo jai monastic 40 years of academic excellence

Since 1986

About

1983

founded in Matihani, Mahottari

1986

reestablished in Janakpur with five students

6

institutions under one crest

150+

alumni working globally

The journey began in Matihani, Mahottari, around 1983. In 1986 the school was reestablished in Janakpur, in a rented building, with five students. Everything since has been built on that.

Our story

Built slowly, on results

  • 1983

    Matihani, Mahottari

    The journey begins, founded by Dr. Mithilesh Kumar Sah with a vision to bring quality education to the community.

  • 1986

    Reestablished in Janakpur

    A rented building and five students. The Managing Director dates the pursuit of excellence to December 1986.

  • 2006

    Monastic College

    Affiliated to Tribhuvan University — BBS, BA and B.Ed, taught in Janakpurdham.

  • 2020–23

    International School Award

    Four consecutive award cycles, alongside Google for Education integration.

Leadership

The people answerable for it

Dr. Mithilesh Kumar Sah

Dr. Mithilesh Kumar Sah

FOUNDER

Founded Monastic with a vision to bring quality education to the community. The journey began in Matihani, Mahottari around 1983; in 1986 the school was reestablished in Janakpur. The prospectus remembers him under the heading "Always Among Us".

  • Founding vision
  • Academic standard
  • Community access
Mrs. Veena Devi

Mrs. Veena Devi

FOUNDER — MONASTIC SCHOOL / COLLEGE

"As a mother, an educator, and the founder, I truly understand what parents seek in a school." Reestablished the school in Janakpur in 1986 in a rented building with five students, and still writes the welcome that opens the prospectus.

  • Founder’s office
  • Parent relations
  • Pastoral care
Dr. Sonu Kumar

Dr. Sonu Kumar

MANAGING DIRECTOR

"Our journey in pursuit of excellence began in December 1986." Runs the group day to day and invites families to visit the school/college in the historic kingdom of Janak, where he describes teaching and learning as simple, enjoyable and accessible to students.

  • Operations
  • Admissions
  • Faculty
  • Infrastructure
Dr. Shikha Nayak

Dr. Shikha Nayak

PRINCIPAL

"We are committed to providing the highest quality education in a safe, nurturing, and stress-free environment." Leads teaching and learning across the school and college — innovative methods, personalised support, and recognition of each student’s strengths.

  • Curriculum
  • Teacher development
  • Student support
  • Results
Director, Spectrum

Director, Spectrum

DIRECTOR — SPECTRUM LEARNING CENTER

Leads the therapy and special-education centre for children with autism, Down syndrome and learning difficulties, and runs autism awareness sessions for parents and teachers.

  • Therapy programmes
  • Individual plans
  • Parent training

Beyond the classroom

The wider group

PRESCHOOL · DAY CARE · ACTIVITY CENTER

Innova World

Nepal’s first Finnish pedagogy–based preschool, redefining early education through Finnish excellence, intentional design and uncompromising quality.

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NON-PROFIT

Dr. Mithilesh Memorial Cancer Foundation

A non-profit organisation managed by the Monastic School family to help people suffering from cancer.

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TRADITION IN EVERY THREAD

Mithilāya

A Mithila textile label working with hand-printed saris from the region — craft from the same district the school was built in.

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Come on a normal working day, not an open-day performance. Ring the office and we will arrange a time.

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