Lower & Middle Secondary School
Classes VII to X — the strong foundation on which all future success is built. “Better lower secondary means better higher secondary.”
How it Began
Ugyen Academy was established as a high school in 2002 to offer an extra-care room for those below-average performers. Following its immediate success, it was confident enough to start the Lower Secondary and Middle Secondary — one way to feed the upper division with excellent performers from within the academy.
The first batch of Class IX began with only three students in 2004. It was hopeful, however, to begin Class X the following year — and there hasn’t been any turning back from that ever-winning progress since. The subsequent years of achievement saw the establishment of Class VII in 2009 and Class VIII in 2010. Today the lower division comprises of classes VII to X.
Lower Division Timeline
Current Statistics
The lower division today — balanced section sizes designed for personalised attention.
Recognition & Excellence
Ugyen Academy is commended by the Ministry of Education for achieving the top position year after year at the middle secondary level. In 2018, it was the only school to be awarded the Testimony of Triple Stars — at both Middle Secondary and Higher Secondary levels — for achieving the top position for nine consecutive years (2009–2023) on the Performance Management System.
Triple Stars Testimony · 2018
The only school in Bhutan awarded the Testimony of Triple Stars at both Middle Secondary and Higher Secondary levels — recognising top position for nine consecutive years on PMS (2009–2023).
The school management team is concentrating more on the lower and middle secondary levels because:
“Better lower secondary means better higher secondary.”
— UA School Management TeamTeaching & Learning Approach
Classes VII to IX enjoy special study tours that complement classroom learning, alongside regular literary programmes for the lower division. Teaching is designed to emphasise 21st-century educational concepts:
Learning to Learn
Equipping students with the skills to be lifelong, self-directed learners.
Thinking to Think
Metacognition — helping students examine and improve how they think.
Study Tours
Field trips that bring classroom concepts to life through real-world exposure.
Literary Programs
Regular reading, writing and speaking activities to build communication strength.
The relentless and inspiring efforts of the students, teachers and the school management will ensure enviable success. Together, we are sure to scale greater heights in education.
Particulars Free from School
A few essentials provided by the school as part of the admission package:
| Particulars | Remarks |
|---|---|
| Student Diary | Details all calendared activities of the school |
| Stationery (a set of exercise books only) | For uniformity |
Please Note
Admission & Fee Information
- All new admissions will be routed through the School Admission Desk, headed by the Head of Department (HoD), and will also need the verification of the School Administration Team.
- The school accepts no cash donation or other gifts for the purpose of admission.
- The school fee structure does not include expenses such as tablets, school uniforms, casual clothing, additional stationery and rachu/kabney. Go through the school brochure for additional information.
- The school organises study tours / field trips (both in- and ex-country) on a cost-sharing basis — with prior consent from each parent.
- We accept Bank Drafts / mPay / MBoB payable to:
- Account No. 102647577 — BOB, Ugyen Academy, Punakha
- Account No. 610952191 — BNB, Ugyen Academy, Punakha