A HEADTEACHER at a Nepalese boarding school will return to his pupils with a new qualification.

Tshewang Lama Sherpa started his MSc in Educational Management at University College Worcester in September last year.

He will go back to the school in Kathmandu later this month.

The school teaches mainly children from Sherpa families. Their ages range from three to 16-year-old.

The children are taught at both primary and secondary level in subjects such as English, Nepali, Sanskrit, science and maths.

Thirty-five-year-old Tshewang has strong links with teachers and pupils from The King's School Worcester and decided to study at UCW after being told that it "is one of the best universities to produce teachers in the UK".

King's School provided part-funding for Tshewang's studies.

"My studies have been very significant and will help me develop my school and advise others in Nepal," said Tshewang.

"What I have enjoyed most is looking at the comparisons between educational systems in Nepal and Britain.

"My tutors and fellow students have been very supportive and I have found people from Worcester kind and helpful.

"I would like to express my gratitude to my tutors and non-teaching staff and also extend my thanks to all from King's for their help and friendship."