The British College

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The British College, Kathmandu
Established2011
Students2000+
Location
Kathmandu
,
Nepal
Websitewww.thebritishcollege.edu.np Edit this at Wikidata

The British College (also known as TBC) is an independent institution located in Trade Tower Business Center, Thapathali, Kathmandu. It offers British and international qualifications.

Following complaints and student protests in late 2025 claiming that the institution made false promises relating to their academic opportunities outside Nepal, the Nepali Ministry of Education, Science and Technology investigated TBC, and halted issuance of No Objection Certificates in relation to study at unacreddited institutions linked to the case.

History

The British College was established in 2011 with the objective of providing undergraduate and postgraduate courses, awarded by reputable UK universities. As a subsidiary of the Kandel Foundation, TBC was founded by the CEO Rajen Kandel, along with his brother, Mahendra Kandel and father Upendra Sharma.

Unaccredited and incomplete program complaints

In late 2025, The British College came under government and public scrutiny following student allegations that they were misled over overseas progression in the Bachelor’s in Hospitality Business Management (BHM) programme. According to reports published by The Kathmandu Post, students stated they were promised a multi-country academic pathway foundation studies in Nepal, intermediate study in Dubai, and final-year completion in Australia or the United Kingdom despite the programme lacking the required affiliations and regulatory approvals.[1]

Following written complaints and student protests, Nepal’s Ministry of Education, Science and Technology constituted a study panel, which concluded that irregularities had occurred, including the operation of an unauthorised hospitality programme and enrolment of students without approval from Nepali authorities. Some students who travelled to Dubai returned early, citing inadequate academic arrangements and the absence of promised internship opportunities.[2]

The Dubai-based institute involved, The Woolwich Institute (TWI), was reported to be accredited by the UAE’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority but not accredited by the Commission of Academic Accreditation (CAA). Rajen Kandel, the chief executive officer of The British College, is also the chief executive officer of TWI.[2]

In response to the findings, the Ministry halted the issuance of No Objection Certificates (NOC) for study at unaccredited institutions linked to the case,[2] and stated that further action would be taken based on the study’s conclusions.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Students allege British College misled them on 'overseas courses'". The Kathmandu Post. 24 December 2025. Retrieved 24 December 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 "Government study finds irregularities at The British College". The Kathmandu Post. 30 December 2025. Retrieved 30 December 2025.
  3. ↑ "International progression programme investigated in Nepal". British Council Opportunities Insight. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
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