The British College (TBC), Kathmandu, has issued a detailed clarification in response to widespread misinformation, selective online content, and serious allegations circulated in recent weeks through social and national media. The statement is issued to place verified facts on record and to clearly outline institutional processes, student support arrangements, and legal standing.

1. Institutional and Legal Standing
The British College, Kathmandu, is a higher education institution operating in Nepal and delivering programmes in partnership with internationally recognised universities from the United Kingdom. The College operates in compliance with applicable regulatory and institutional requirements in Nepal.

TBC offers a range of quality academic programmes. The Hospitality Foundation programme delivered at TBC is a preparatory course designed to equip students with basic hospitality skills, academic knowledge, language proficiency, and study skills required for progression to higher-level programmes. Such foundation pathways are widely recognised in the United Kingdom and internationally.

The Woolwich Institute, Dubai, is a legally separate institution operating under the laws and regulations of the United Arab Emirates and licensed by relevant UAE authorities. TBC has an MoU with TWI for international transfer. It delivers academic programmes to more than 300 students from over 25 countries in accordance with UAE regulatory frameworks.

2. Course Approval and Progression Pathways
Students enrolling at TBC are provided with written information outlining programme structure, progression pathways, academic expectations, and the respective roles of each institution. Progression from a foundation programme to further study depends on the successful completion of academic requirements and applicable progression criteria.

3. Accommodation Arrangements in Dubai
For students travelling to Dubai, accommodation assistance was arranged through third-party providers to support initial settlement. Students were provided with detailed information and multiple options to choose the type and quality of accommodation based on their individual budgets. These options were clearly explained as part of the initial orientation and settlement support process.

4. Internships and Work Experience Support
TWI operates courses with approval from the relevant education authorities in the UAE. These courses include internationally recognised British Higher National Diploma programmes.

Internships are not guaranteed. Internship outcomes depend on employer selection, student readiness, performance, attendance, and prevailing market conditions. This position has been clearly communicated during enrolment, and the College holds documentary evidence confirming that students agreed to these terms. Internship facilitation forms part of employability support and is not a condition for course completion or award.

5. Student Returns and Subsequent Events in Nepal
A small number of Nepali students (9 out of a total cohort of 51 Nepali students) returned to Nepal for personal reasons. Prior to travel, these students were offered various internship opportunities and were advised against returning to Nepal, as the College had organised further confirmed internships commencing from 1 December 2025.

Following their return to Nepal, the College engaged with students and parents through formal consultations. The College has already resolved issues related to these students through appropriate academic and administrative processes.

6. Staff Harassment and Unauthorised Filming
Despite resolution of issues with the returned students, certain unrelated individuals and external people continued to enter College premises without authorisation, engaging in unauthorised filming, selective recordings, and harassment of staff.

These actions caused distress, disrupted normal academic operations, and necessitated security intervention and law-enforcement involvement to ensure the safety of staff, students, and property.

7. Unrelated Former Students and External Groups
A small number of former students who had previously been terminated due to academic and disciplinary concerns, including unpaid fees, subsequently joined external individuals and parents in making demands outside the scope of the College’s academic and regulatory framework.

The College nevertheless continued engagement in a calm, professional, and responsible manner through appropriate channels.

8. Allegations of Exploitation
The College categorically rejects allegations of exploitation of any students in the UAE, including allegations relating to physical exploitation. These claims are false, unsubstantiated, and highly irresponsible.

No such allegations were ever raised with College management previously, nor have they been formally reported or substantiated through lawful or regulatory channels. The circulation of such claims has caused significant distress to students who are currently studying and progressing satisfactorily in Dubai.

9. Welfare and Safeguarding
Student welfare remains a core priority. Where distress has been identified, appropriate welfare outreach has been initiated in line with safeguarding protocols that require confidentiality, proportionality, and due process.

10. Incident on Tuesday, 23 December
On Tuesday, 23 December, individuals with no affiliation to the College, claiming association with various political groups, entered the College premises forcibly and engaged in disruptive and intimidating behaviour, including physical intimidation and property disruption. Nepal Police intervened and brought the situation under control.

11. Legal and Regulatory Action
These matters have been formally referred to relevant legal, cyber, and regulatory authorities. Both institutions are cooperating fully with all lawful processes. The College will not engage in trial-by-social-media or respond to allegations outside formal channels.

12. Conclusion
The British College remains firmly committed to academic quality, student welfare, and responsible institutional conduct. Academic delivery continues as normal. Nepal Police have assured continued support to maintain safety and security for staff and students, and the College has further strengthened its internal security arrangements. TBC requests all stakeholders not to follow misinformation and rumours and contact the college directly if anyone requires additional information.

source: the british college