STS Bir

STS Bir Primary School

Sambhota Tibetan School Bir was intially started by the name of Bir Tibetan Day School. It was set up as a Pre Primary School with seven children by the Tibetan rehabilitation Sociey (TIRS) in 1969. The school is located in the heart of Bir Tibetan Settlement. It is 70 Km from Dharamsala in Kangra District. By the year 1972 number of children in the school has increased to 77. The Central Tibetan School Administration, New Delhi also pitched in to support the school with its grant in aid scheme. When the TIRS withdrew its support due to financial crisis in 1981, the Department of Education (DoE) took over the responsibility for its proper functioning and management. In 1999, all DoE run schools were handed to Sambhota Tibetans Schools Society (STSS). Subsequently the school name has been changed to Sambhota Tibetan School Bir. At that time there were 125 students. Today it is a primary school having classes from pre primary to class 3. There are total 63 students with 8 teaching and 2 non teaching staff. Mrs Chime Dolma is the current headmistress of the school.

Since 2006, the school has implanted the Basic Education Policy (BEP) for Tibetans in exile. It follows the grading system of evaluation. The school emphasizes on holistic education, providing joyful learning environment and ensure all round development for the children.

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