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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. |