Monks join NBI with a wide range of previous mainstream education.
Some may not attended school at all whilst others may have completed Class X or even XII.
Recognising the importance of English in modern Bhutan, ex-Principal Khenpo Tshewang introduced English classes in 2006 making use of students who had completed higher school grades or local volunteers, thus the ability and availability of teachers has varied over time.

Nalanda Buddhist Institute divides students into four (4) groups based on their ability with English.
The monks learn speaking and conversational skills, vocabulary, reading, and writing.
In addition to basic grammar, the monks are taught some subjects in English such as Buddhism, health and disease, and basic science.
English examinations are not a part of the standard monastic education but NBI will conduct them from 2014.

English classes are held six (6) days a week between 7 and 8pm.
The monastery happily welcomes visitors to visit the monastery and speak English with the monks.
The monks appreciate the opportunity to practice their English and enjoy learning about other people, their countries, and their cultures.
Monks join NBI with a wide range of previous mainstream education. Some may not attended school at all whilst others may have completed Class X or even XII. Recognising the importance of English in modern Bhutan, ex-Principal Khenpo Tshewang introduced English classes in 2006 making use of students who had completed higher school grades or local volunteers, thus the ability and availability of teachers has varied over time.
Nalanda Buddhist Institute divides students into four (4) groups based on their ability with English. The monks learn speaking and conversational skills, vocabulary, reading, and writing. In addition to basic grammar, the monks are taught some subjects in English such as Buddhism, health and disease, and basic science. English examinations are not a part of the standard monastic education but NBI will conduct them from 2014. 
English classes are held six (6) days a week between 7 and 8pm. The monastery happily welcomes visitors to visit the monastery and speak English with the monks. The monks appreciate the opportunity to practice their English and enjoy learning about other people, their countries, and their cultures.
Nalanda Buddhist Institute