Premier School’s New Gadget Rule: Could This Be the End of Screen Addiction?
Kathmandu – Premier International IB Continuum School has taken a bold and innovative step in addressing one of the most pressing challenges facing today’s students: screen addiction. Becoming the first school in Nepal to launch a structured At-Home Gadget Use Policy, Premier is placing student well-being at the heart of its educational mission, extending its influence beyond the classroom and into students’ home environments.
Amid global concern over the harmful effects of excessive and unsupervised screen time, ranging from reduced attention spans and emotional instability to compromised academic performance, Premier’s initiative introduces a holistic, value-based digital wellness strategy tailored for students from early years through senior high school.
Developed in collaboration with the school’s Parent Representative Body, the policy sets clear, age-appropriate guidelines on gadget use. It promotes reduced screen time, encourages family interaction without devices, insists on content quality, and supports parental supervision. Rather than a restrictive ban, the policy focuses on balanced use that includes reinforcing the importance of mental clarity, emotional health, and stronger family bonds.
As education systems around the world take action against digital overexposure such as France banning smartphones in schools and several U.S. states tightening social media controls for minors, Premier is leading Nepal’s response with a contextual approach. The school’s new policy confronts global issues such as anxiety, behavioral disruption, and online safety with practical solutions rooted in the local reality.
This move also reinforces Premier’s reputation for forward-thinking education. By integrating a digital wellness framework into home life, the school ensures that students aren’t just academically competent but are also mentally and emotionally prepared for the digital world they live in.
This step is a call to action. As Premier sets a new benchmark for responsible, 21st-century schooling in Nepal, it signals an urgent need for other educational institutions and policymakers to follow suit. In a world where screens increasingly dominate childhood, Premier’s approach reminds us that education is about more than academics; it’s about nurturing balanced, focused, and emotionally healthy individuals.
