Quick summary of key school information
School details
Languages
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Malay, Mandarin |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, A Levels |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Assessment |
School day
| School start time |
8:00 |
| School finish time |
From 15:00 to 16:30 depending on the day and grade level. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Chess and board games, drama, art and design, music, science, debating, cookery, robotics, badminton, swimming, football, futsal, basketball, volleyball, netball, table tennis |
Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
ICT laboratories, science laboratories, library, multipurpose hall, performing arts and drama academy centre |
| Sports facilities at the school |
- Swimming pools for beginner and advanced swimmers
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About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Founded in 2017, Borneo International School comprises of both a Primary and Secondary School on the same campus and is accredited to Cambridge International Education (CIE) UK. It is truly one school with a common aim to provide a holistic education that not only prepares students for life but also recognises that these school years are intrinsically precious and should be enjoyable, memorable and transformative. BIS was established to bring internationally recognized education at affordable fees to the community. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
BIS aims to be the leading international school in Sarawak, synonymous with high quality education and a model of excellence for lifelong learning. |