Compare Singapore Curriculum International Schools in Brunei

SMSIS is located at Spg. 340 Jalan Gadong, Kg Mata-Mata, Bandar Seri Begawan BE 1718, Negara Brunei Darussalam. The address places the campus in the Gadong area of Brunei's capital, accessible by road. The school serves expatriate families alongside Bruneian residents.

SMSIS provides Early Years (EYFS) through Primary education. The Primary curriculum runs on the Cambridge Primary Programme for core subjects (English, Mathematics, Science and ICT Starters), and Kindergarten 1 to Year 6 are the listed year levels.

SMSIS operates as an international day school and is co-educational. The admissions policy indicates a focus on expatriate and Bruneian families, implying non-segregated gender provision.

SMSIS provides a Health Clinic with a school nurse to support student health and safety. There is a designated Student Support Unit for learning-support needs. Public details of specific SEN provisions are not published on the site.

No formal country affiliation is published for SMSIS. The curriculum uses the UK-origin Cambridge Primary Programme for core subjects and Brunei's SPN 21 for local subjects, reflecting a dual-framework approach.

There is no explicit religious affiliation stated for SMSIS. Brunei's SPN 21 curriculum includes Islamic Religious Knowledge for Muslim students as part of the national framework, but the school itself is described as international and non-sectarian.

SMSIS uses a two-session day structure: a Morning Session and an Afternoon Session. The exact start/end times are not published in accessible text.

Public information about a school bus service is not published on the SMSIS site. Families should contact the school to discuss transport arrangements. Contact details are available through the school's Contact Us page.

Uniforms are compulsory for all students. School and PE uniforms are available for purchase from Bajoo Boutique, the official uniform supplier located at Unit No. C4, Ground Floor, Warisan Mata-Mata Complex, Jalan Gadong, Bandar Seri Begawan.

SMSIS has an on-site tuck shop run in partnership with SMSS Secondary, located near the book shop and following Brunei's Ministry of Health canteen guidelines. The tuck shop sells healthy items and is operated by a Nyonya Restaurant offering options such as fresh fruits, sandwiches, burgers, porridge, noodles and rice.

SMSIS is governed by a Board of Governors (BoG) that works with the school leadership to guide the school's purpose, policies and strategic direction. The BoG comprises volunteers from the school community (parents, teachers and staff) and prominent local experts, and acts as steward to ensure sustainability, standards and legal compliance.

Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is used for the youngest learners, delivered through a thematic approach with prime areas (Personal, Social and Emotional Development; Communication and Language; Physical Development) and specific areas (Literacy, Mathematics, Knowledge and Understanding the World, Creative Development) to support school readiness. In Primary, Cambridge Primary Curriculum covers English, Mathematics, Science and ICT Starters, providing a solid foundation and integrated assessment. Cambridge Primary provides progression-based assessment, including Cambridge Primary Progression Tests (Stages 3–6) to monitor progress and Cambridge Primary Checkpoint, generally taken at the end of Stage 6. Non-core subjects follow the UK National Curriculum in England (PSHE, Social Studies, Music, Physical Education, Art and Design). Brunei's SPN 21 framework applies to MIB, Bahasa Melayu and Islamic Religious Knowledge and is compulsory for local and expatriate Muslim students. Bahasa Melayu is taught from Kindergarten 2 through Year 6, and Mandarin is offered as an elective foreign language.

SMSIS supports Social and Emotional Learning through a Guidance and Counselling Programme aimed at holistic student development via activities, interventions, and positive discipline. The school operates a Student Transition Program to help new students and families prepare for the move with individualized support. The Homeroom Programme strengthens classroom communities, with class teachers meeting students Monday to Thursday for 25-minute sessions covering health and safety awareness, student-led conferences, and life guidance, while fostering self-awareness, empathy and respect for diverse cultures. The Learning Support Unit provides supplementary teaching for students with learning difficulties in literacy and numeracy, and Learning Differences ensures SEN students have access to the full curriculum. An English Learners Language Program supports students whose English is not yet proficient to acquire and improve English over time.

SMSIS discloses a Learning Support Unit and Learning Differences as means to support students with learning difficulties in literacy and numeracy and to enable access to the full curriculum. The English Learners Language Program provides EAL support. Published materials do not indicate other specific SEN categories or that SMSIS is a dedicated specialist SEN institution.

An English Learners Language Program accommodates students whose language is not English to assist them acquire and increase their English language proficiency over time.

Guidance and Counselling supports the holistic development of students, addressing emotional and social needs. The Homeroom Programme includes health and safety awareness, student-led conferences, and life guidance; 25-minute sessions focus on self-awareness, empathy and valuing diversity, supporting mental wellbeing and global citizenship.

The Child Safety Statement commits SMSIS to creating a safe and positive environment and safeguarding students from violence and abuse. The Child Protection Policy is based on Brunei's Child Protection Act 2012 and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child; safeguarding concerns should be directed to Maria Theresa Pagaduan Cordova at the Student Support Unit.

1. Expression of Interest and intake timing. Begin the admissions process by submitting an Expression of Interest to the school. SMSIS notes that expatriate families arrive in Brunei regularly and that admissions occur year-round, with a major intake at the start of the school year in January. The school can assist in predetermining a place for a prospective student if needed.

2. Enrollment documentation. After expressing interest, obtain and submit the Enrollment Form along with the required documents to the Admission Office. You must provide three copies of the completed BPS 12 form, two passport‑sized photos of the child, three copies of the child's birth certificate, and three copies of the student's passport (for expatriate students, the passport copies should show the dependent or student visa stamp). You also need three copies of the parents' IC, three copies of the parents' passports (for expatriates, stamps such as dependent or employment pass), three copies of the child's leaving certificate (if applicable), and three copies of reports detailing the child's educational needs (health/immunization records, medical report, previous school reports, and any development centre reports).

3. Pre‑assessment and entrance assessment. The school conducts a pre‑assessment and an entrance assessment to determine appropriate placement and readiness for the applicant. These assessments help establish the grade level corresponding to the child's age and capabilities. Access to the assessment schedule is provided by the Admissions Office as part of the process.

4. Confirmation of enrollment and deposit. Upon completion of the assessments and acceptance into the program, enrollment is confirmed by paying two (2) months' advance school fees. This advance payment secures the child's place in the school registry and is strictly non‑refundable. Ensure that the required enrollment form and documentation are already in place to proceed to this step.

5. International student processing (Student Pass). For foreign/international students, begin the Student Pass endorsement process. This requires submitting the Student Pass application and supporting documents (including passport copies showing the dependent or employment pass stamps) and coordinating with the appropriate authorities for endorsement. The school assists with the endorsement and related steps once the enrollment is confirmed.

6. Commencement of schooling. After completing the above steps, the student commences at SMSIS. Admissions are year‑round, with the major intake in January each year, and the school can assist in planning a start date that aligns with the family's relocation timeline. Orientation and class assignment follow enrollment confirmation.

7. Withdrawal and notice. If you need to withdraw a student, submit a Notice of Withdrawal form to the SMSIS Administrative Office and provide two months' advance notice. If the notice is short, the school reserves the right to charge fees appropriate to the reduced notice period. This withdrawal policy helps keep the registry accurate and allows for orderly transitions.

8. Fees overview (deposit and typical fee context). After enrollment confirmation, families pay two months' advance fees to secure placement. The exact amount depends on the grade and the current fee schedule. For context, early information from third‑party sources indicates that SMSIS typically publishes annual fees around the Brunei Dollar 2,350–2,550 range by level, with variations by preschool and primary years.

There is no publicly published information on SMSIS offering scholarships or a scholarships program on the admissions pages.

SMSIS does not publish a waitlist or pool system in its admissions materials.