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| Number of students |
1300 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
40 |
| Most common nationality |
Bruneian |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
50:50 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Malay, French, Chinese, Spanish, EAL |
| Max. number of students per class |
24 |
| Average number of students per class |
20 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
A combination of Smart TVs and projectors for content learning. Sets of IPADs readily available for primary students. ISB uses the Managebac, Edulink and Seesaw as a means for communication with parents and setting homework. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Only the local Muslim students are required to attend religious classes after school. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, IB Diploma, AQA UAS Certificate, CACHE |
| Results in these examinations |
ISB produced full score 45 for last year results. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Usually within the week or over the weekend if it was given on Friday. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
98% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Highly competent Inclusion team |
| Learning support offered |
Depending on the wave needs, ISB provides 1 to 1, 1 to 4 and more to these students. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
True to our vision, at ISB Everyone excels. Each student is given set target to achieve according to his/her ability. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Applicants will fill up questionnaire for the school to assess their personal and diet needs, etc. They will sit for an entry test depending on their age/level in order to place them at the correct level, if accepted. |
| Waiting list |
Yes. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
05 Aug. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes. |
| School start time |
Primary and early years: 7:25am
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| School finish time |
Primary: 1:45pm
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| Supervised care before/after school |
No. |
| School bus service available |
No. |
| School provided lunches |
The school has a canteen. Students can pre-book their meals a week in advance. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
ISB offers a huge range of Extra Curricular Activities for all students (Primary and Secondary) to participate in with a total of 60 ECAs on offer providing students with a Holistic Education. |
| Sports activities included |
Most of the ECAs are covered in PE lessons. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
Boarding and State-of-the-art Theatre |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Sports hall, Sports Field, 25m Swimming Pool |
| Grades/ages available for boarding |
From Year 7, age 12. |
| Boarding facilities at the school |
5/7days full boarding facilities. All meals are included. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Established in 1964, International School Brunei (ISB) stands as a distinguished, internationally accredited institution in Brunei Darussalam. Operating as a non-profit, co-educational day and boarding school, ISB is dedicated to fostering the holistic development of each child. Committed to lifelong learning, the school embraces diversity and offers a comprehensive educational experience through the IGCSE and IB curriculum, alongside housing a CACHE Program and a Centre for Inclusive Learning (CIL). ISB remains the preferred choice for students both locally in Brunei and from around the world. The school consistently surpasses the world averages in IGCSE and IB results, showcasing its commitment to academic excellence. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Proud to be an inclusive school, ISB’s warm and supportive environment, combined with students of all abilities, cultures and backgrounds, inspires its students to become caring, open-minded global citizens geared for success in an ever-changing world. The school nurtures students to be responsible leaders who feel empowered and can make a difference. |
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