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A school that grew into a group, without leaving Janakpurdham
Monastic opened in 1986 with one school/college and one promise: quality education for quality life. Forty years on, six institutions carry the same crest — and the same standard.
1983
founded in Matihani, Mahottari
1986
reestablished in Janakpur with five students
6
institutions under one crest
150+
alumni working globally
01 — Our story
Built slowly, on results
The journey began in Matihani, Mahottari, Nepal around 1983. Monastic was founded by Dr. Mithilesh Kumar Sah with a vision to bring quality education to the community. In 1986 the school was reestablished in Janakpur, in a rented building with just five students.
Every stage since was added only when the teaching was ready for it. That is why the group still runs on one school/college system, under one academic standard.
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1983
Matihani, Mahottari
The journey begins, founded by Dr. Mithilesh Kumar Sah with a vision to bring quality education to the community.
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1986
Reestablished in Janakpur
A rented building and five students. The Managing Director dates the pursuit of excellence to December 1986.
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2006
Monastic College
Affiliated to Tribhuvan University — BBS, BA and B.Ed, taught in Janakpurdham.
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2020–23
International School Award
Four consecutive award cycles, alongside Google for Education integration.
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2020s
College of Management & Technology
Affiliated to Rajarshi Janak University — BCA, BBA and BSc.CSIT, with modern computing labs.
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2020s
Spectrum Learning Center
A therapy and special-education centre, in partnership with Monastic Preschool.
02 — The founders
Always among us
Dr. Mithilesh Kumar Sah
Founder
Message from the founder
Mrs. Veena Devi
Founder — Monastic School / College
"It is with great joy and a warm heart that I welcome you to the Monastic family."
Our journey began in Matihani, Mahottari, Nepal around 1983. Monastic was founded by my late husband, Dr. Mithilesh Kumar Sah, with a vision to bring quality education to our community. In 1986, we reestablished the school in Janakpur, in a rented building with just five students. Since then, it has been a journey of dedication, hard work, and strong belief in the power of education.
As a mother, an educator, and the founder, I truly understand what parents seek in a school. We are committed to giving every child the care, support, and opportunities they need to shine.
03 — What we stand on
MISSION
Quality education for quality life
Teach well enough that a student from Janakpurdham can compete anywhere, and does not have to leave home to start.
VISION
Shaping generations of talents
A group where every stage — from age two and a half to a bachelor's degree — is held to the same academic standard.
VALUES
Dedicated to excellence
Discipline without fear, tradition alongside technology, and a place for every child, including those who need a gentler path.
04 — Leadership
The people answerable for it
Select a name to read the full profile — tenure, responsibility, and where to reach them directly.
FOUNDER
Dr. Mithilesh Kumar Sah
Founded Monastic · 1983, Matihani
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".
Responsible for
Founding vision
Academic standard
Community access
FOUNDER — MONASTIC SCHOOL / COLLEGE
Mrs. Veena Devi
Founder · welcomes every new family
"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.
Responsible for
Founder’s office
Parent relations
Pastoral care
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Dr. Sonu Kumar
Managing Director, Monastic School / College
"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.
Responsible for
Operations
Admissions
Faculty
Infrastructure
PRINCIPAL
Dr. Shikha Nayak
Principal, Monastic School / College
"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.
Responsible for
Curriculum
Teacher development
Student support
Results
05 — Portfolio
Forty years of work, filed by kind
Every award, result, performance and service project lives in one archive, tagged by institution and year. These are the categories it is kept in.
ACADEMIC
40 yrs
Results & board records
Annual results by institution, distinction holders, and stream-wise performance.
Open archive →
INNOVATION
2024–26
Competitions & hackathons
National Student Innovation Summit, Code for Impact Hackathon, robotics and coding projects.
Open archive →
RECOGNITION
4 cycles
Awards & accreditation
International School Award 2020–23, Google for Education, affiliation approvals.
Open archive →
SPORTS
Yearly
Annual Sports Meet
Athletics and team events across all six institutions, with photography by year.
Open archive →
CULTURE
Yearly
Arts, music & festivals
Saraswati Puja, Vivah Panchami, Holi, graduation ceremonies and the essay prize.
Open archive →
COMMUNITY
Ongoing
Service & outreach
Blood donation programmes, human rights day, women's day, autism awareness sessions.
Open archive →
06 — Affiliations & recognition
Who we answer to, and who has recognised us
Tribhuvan University
Monastic College — BBS, BA, B.Ed
Rajarshi Janak University
College of Management & Technology — BCA, BBA, BSc.CSIT
International School Award
Awarded 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023
Google for Education
Integrated across classrooms and staff workflows
07 — The wider group
Beyond the classroom
The Monastic family also runs an early-years venture, a cancer foundation and a Mithila textile label. Each is independent of the school's academic operation.
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.
Visit08 — Come and see
Visit the school/college before you decide
Bhanu Chowk and Mills Area, Janakpurdham. Walk the labs, sit in a class, meet the coordinator for the institution you are considering.
Campus photograph