Kathmandu. The British College (TBC) based in Thapathali has made its official views public on the misinformation, rumours and agitation incidents that have been disseminated through social media and various media in recent period. The college has claimed that some people have intensified the incident with the intention of damaging the reputation of the institution and gaining financial benefits.
The British College, established in 2011, is an institution providing higher education in Nepal in partnership with British universities. According to the college, it is a college accredited by the British Accreditation Council and follows the prevailing regulations of the Government of Nepal and currently has around 1,500 students studying in Nepal.
According to the college, the latest dispute is related to the foundation program under Hospitality Management and academic collaboration with Dubai-based Woolwich Institute. According to the college, the foundation program of hospitality management has been approved by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology and the official documents related to it are available.
According to the college, students can complete the Pearson H&D diploma in Dubai and then go to other countries for final year top-up studies.
The Woolwich Institute is an independent institution licensed by the Government of Dubai and regulated by the KHDA. More than three dozen Nepali students are currently studying in Dubai.
The college claims that the movement started with limited curiosity but was later intensified by some people for financial gain. According to the statement, a former student and his colleagues, who faced the possibility of disciplinary action in Dubai, had encouraged other students to leave their studies and return to Nepal. The college has also claimed that it has planned to extort a large amount of money from the college through WhatsApp messages.
After returning to Nepal, 9 students staged a demonstration on the college premises, blocked classrooms, misbehaved with the staff and broadcast it live through social media, according to the college.
More than 40 unrelated people associated with various political student unions entered the campus and created a riot and the situation was brought under control after police intervention. A former student of the college administration has been arrested on the charge of financial pressure under the National Penal Code, 2074.
However, the college has spoken to parents and students to resolve the issue and has proposed options for full refund of fees, transfer to other programs or institutions, and continuity of studies.
According to the college, 7 out of 9 people who returned from Dubai accepted the solution and 2 returned to Dubai. Meanwhile, acknowledging that some programmes have been affected due to the temporary suspension of the No Objection Letter (NOC) for Dubai study visas, the college said it has provided the affected students with alternative routes and support.
“The British College is committed to its core objective of providing quality British education in Nepal, reiterating its policy of academic excellence, transparency, regulatory compliance and zero tolerance to financial pressures,” the statement read.
The British College’s official stance on misinformation and rumours
Date: January 2026
Intro:
The British College Nepal has issued this official statement to dispel the misinformation and misinformation that has been spread in recent times about the institution, its educational programs and international partnerships. This leading college, which has been providing higher education in partnership with UK universities, has been operating in a transparent manner. Accordingly, the college considers it very important to play a responsible role and communicate with students, parents and all stakeholders on the basis of facts and evidence.
Although some students have raised the issue of various types of documents and evidences, student records, permission and approval, institutional correspondence, mediator’s records, communication through digital communication and documents of the concerned bodies, some of the ‘agitations’ have turned into an attempt to extort a huge amount of money from the college. Attempts have been made to hurt the reputation of the organization in the name of movement and to destabilize the organization.
The British College presents authentic and fact-based information on the quality of our educational programmes, regulatory compliance and our unwavering commitment to student success, while articulating its official position on rumours and misconceptions spread by visible and invisible characters.
About The British College
Established in 2011, The British College is one of the leading UK degree awarders in Nepal.
Institutional Qualifications and Characteristics
● The only college accredited by the British Accreditation Council in Nepal
● Honored with various national and international awards as a leading international college
● Fully approved by the Government of Nepal, Ministry of Education
● Academic partnerships with prestigious UK universities
● The Board of Directors of the College has been serving the education sector for more than 23 years, and The British College Nepal has been consistently maintaining academic excellence for more than 15 years
● About 1,500 students studying in TBC Nepal
● Tens of thousands of successful alumni around the world
● Group’s educational institutions operating in Nepal, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates (Dubai) and Canada{
Since our inception, our objective is to provide world-class British higher education in Nepal and to give Nepali students access to global opportunities without having to leave the country.
The British College Nepal’s Clarification on Hospitality Management Program
Validity of Foundation Program
1. Hamro Foundation Program is formally approved by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Government of Nepal, with official approval documents available.
2. All publicity materials and admission documents regarding this program are clearly mentioned on the official website of the college. The programme provides an alternative pathway to degree studies after completing a two-year Pearson HND Diploma in Dubai, the final year of which can be done in different countries.
3. This structure is common practice in the UK and global higher education systems and was communicated to all interested students with full transparency.
Dubai Campus Operations
Woolwich Institute Dubai is a legally independent educational institution separate from the TBC and operates under the full license of the GBV government and the regulation of the KHDA (Knowledge and Human Development Authority).
As per the agreement, the students were provided with accommodation and internship opportunities.
More than three dozen Nepali students are currently successfully studying in Dubai, progressing academically and getting industry internships.
The British College’s response to the controversy: the reality behind the movement
According to a detailed internal review, although initially a small number of students showed some curiosity, they did not intend to launch a large-scale agitation. These limited issues have been misused by other individuals and external parties to damage the reputation of the company, which has been turned into an economic pressure tactic with the involvement of a small group and some competing elements.
Key Facts Justifying the Purpose of Financial Pressure
Initial events in Dubai
A former TWI Dubai student was given a formal verbal warning due to his repeated misbehavior towards teachers and staff and the possibility of disciplinary action.
After this warning, the man and his two close associates Priyanka Nepal and Sajina Khadka (first-year hospitality management students of Nepal) started encouraging other Nepali students to leave their studies and return to Nepal.
Proof of economic pressure
WhatsApp messages show a clear plan to extort a large amount of money from the college by making a public uproar.
The hospitality students who returned from Dubai received Rs. 1000 per person from the college. He had promised to claim Rs 2 crore. It was also claimed that the movement and political reach would be used to recover the money.
From this point on, the issue of personal discipline morphed into an organized economic pressure strategy.
False and misleading claims: Explanation with facts
The claim that the foundation program is invalid or not approved by the ministry is completely false. Official acceptance letters confirm that the program is fully approved.
The claims that students in Dubai were forced to sleep on the streets, were not given accommodation, that the institution is fake are completely false and misleading. TWI Dubai
Dubai Knowledge Park is a fully licensed institution regulated by the KHDA. The accommodation was arranged as per the agreement. The subsequent housing problems were caused by the negligence of individual students, not institutional failures. No additional assistance was requested in Dubai on this matter.
The claimant himself admitted on social media that he was expected to study at Pearson HND Dubai, which confirms that he was fully aware of the program’s structure.
Agitation and police intervention
Disruption to the College
After returning to Nepal, 9 students from Dubai, with the help of the students of Hospitality Management, disrupted the meeting called by the college authorities and protested aggressively inside the TBC campus. An atmosphere of fear and unrest was created among those who were in the dialogue. Some of the archived events include:
Locking teachers in the classroom
Misbehaving with academic and administrative staff
Abusive and threatening
Continuous unauthorized live streaming via TikTok / Instagram
Involvement of external groups and police action
As the agitation escalated, more than 40 unrelated people associated with student organizations of various political parties were forced into the campus. These individuals had no educational or institutional connection with TBC.
They caused college mob riots, intimidation and property damage, leading to police intervention and several arrests.
Due to the timely intervention of the Nepal Police, further violence and serious damage were prevented and peace and security were restored to the campus.
In this context, the police arrested Bibek Dhakal, a former student of MSc subject who is yet to pay fees to the college, on the basis of evidence related to financial pressure under Section 253 of the National Penal Code, 2074.
This incident clearly shows that the so-called movement has gone far beyond any legitimate student concern and has turned into an organized illegal attempt to create fear, chaos and reputational damage for financial gain.
Addressing Student Concerns: Proactive Solutions Despite Financial Pressures
Despite the nature of these activities, The British College took quick steps to solve the problem with prudence.
Active Dialog
Direct contact with all hospitality students returning from Dubai and their parents.
Organize a meeting with parents to understand the problem and discuss the solution.
Open dialog continues throughout the resolution process
Proposed solution options
The college has offered various options even after going beyond the agreement, citing institutional responsibility:
Full Refund
Transfer to alternate programs
Transfer to another organization
Continuing Academic Support for Those Who Want to Complete Hospitality Studies
Solution result
7 out of 9 students who returned from Dubai accepted the solution to the proposed problem.
The 2 students admitted that they were influenced and returned to Dubai to continue their studies.
Dozens of Nepali students are continuing their studies in Dubai.
Even in the face of financial pressures, the college is committed to the welfare of the students and is looking for creative solutions.
The British College’s commitment to the ongoing issue
The British College:
● Academic Excellence: Maintaining UK level education through accredited partnerships.
● Student Wellbeing: TBC’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Unit
is dedicated to prioritizing the well-being and success of every student.
The company has provided counseling and support services to current and former students.
● Transparent communication: To provide clear and truthful information about all programs and opportunities.
● Regulatory compliance: To comply with all standards of the Ministry of Education and international standards.
Zero tolerance to financial pressure: Student commitment to support but not succumb to financial pressure
Government of Nepal Regarding NOC
The decision of the Government of Nepal to temporarily suspend the NOC for UAE study visas had affected some colleges and universities in the UAE that do not fall under the CAA framework. This step has been taken mainly due to unregulated entities based out of Dubai. Woolwich Institute
Dubai is regulated by the KHDA but does not fall under the CAA framework.
Although this matter is beyond our agreement, The British College is actively working to:
All the affected hospitality foundations contacted the students and parents.
Alternative routes and assistance were proposed.
The foundation provided the option of completing the course, refund or transfer.
In this way, TDR has shown that it has always been committed to exceeding expectations for students. The college has reached a cordial and satisfactory agreement with all the Hospitality Foundation students. However, only two of them decided not to accept the consensus effort.
Upcoming path
The British College is focused on providing an accessible and high-quality British education to Nepali students.
We continue:
Strengthening educational partnerships
Expanding Student Support Services
Enhancing career and placement opportunities
Maintain a transparent dialogue with all stakeholders
We are focused on protecting the institution and students from malicious elements.
We express regret over the inconvenience and mental stress caused to students, parents, staff and stakeholders due to this incident. We would also like to express our sincere thanks to our students, parents, alumni, academic partners, and supporters for their continued belief in our mission and values. Your faith is our greatest strength.
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