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| Number of students |
1300 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
046 |
| 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. |
| 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 |
Fully equipped interactive smart TV for content learning. Handheld IPad for each student. |
| 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 |
IB Diploma, IGCSE |
| 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 |
92% |
| 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 |
Everyone excels is the school motto, 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. These activities form an integral part of ISB's vision for 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 facilities |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Sports hall, sports field |
| 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 |
Founded in 1964, International School Brunei is an accredited, non-profit, English-medium, co-educational, day and boarding school located in Brunei Darussalam. ISB occupies two sites. A primary school in Seria and an all through school with a new state-of-the-art campus in the capital city, Bandar Seri Begawan. |
| 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. |