Jerudong International School and Panaga School are both in Brunei. Both schools offer British programmes. Jerudong International School also offers IB, BTEC Qualification, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels and EYFS, and Panaga School also offers IEYC and IPC. Published annual fees are close, at BND 13,512 - 28,896 for Jerudong International School and BND 13,512 - 28,896 for Panaga School. Jerudong International School takes pupils from 2 to 18, and Panaga School from 2 to 13. Jerudong International School is the larger school, with around 1,700 pupils to Panaga School's 280.
IB (DP), British Curriculum, BTEC Qualification, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Curriculum
IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), British Curriculum
Pupils
Pupils
1,700
Pupils
280
Typical class size
Typical class size
20
Typical class size
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Instruction language
Instruction language
English
Instruction language
English
Opened
Opened
1997
Opened
1948
Bus service
Bus service
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Bus service
No
Essentials
Essentials
Location
Location
Jerudong International School is located in Kampong Tungku, along Jalan Universiti in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei. It sits approximately 10–15 minutes from the city centre and is accessible by major roads. The school is near the Universiti Brunei Darussalam and other educational institutions. The area is residential and peaceful, offering a convenient location for families relocating to Brunei.
Location
Panaga School is located in Panaga, Seria, Brunei Darussalam, on the Brunei Shell Petroleum camp between Kuala Belait and Seria. The campus sits on the coast overlooking the South China Sea and operates across two sites with four buildings. It is situated roughly mid-point between Seria and Kuala Belait, with directions noting access via Jalan Utara from Simpang 511 or Lorong 14 Barat from Seria.
Stages
Stages
The school is divided into three main levels: Junior School (ages 2–11, Nursery to Year 6), Middle Years (ages 11–14, Years 7–9), and Senior School (ages 14–18, Years 10–13). Students progress through IGCSE in Years 10–11, followed by options for IB Diploma, A Levels, or BTEC in Years 12–13.
Stages
The school provides education for children aged 2–13. It comprises four sections: Mendaram (Pre-Nursery & Nursery, ages 2–4), Rampayoh (lower primary, ages 4–7), Teraja (upper primary, ages 7–11), and Melilas (middle years, ages 11–13). The two sites—Rampayoh/Mendaram and Teraja/Melilas—are about 700–800 metres apart.
School type
School type
JIS is a co-educational day and boarding school. Boarding is available, which includes both weekly and full boarding options.
School type
Panaga School is a company school operated by Jerudong International School (JIS). It is co-educational. The school does not list boarding facilities; it operates as a day school and relies on families for transport.
Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
Additional learning support
Jerudong International School does not publicly list a dedicated Special Educational Needs (SEN) or Learning Support department. The school does, however, offer an Intensive Language Program for students who require help developing their English proficiency.
Additional learning support
Panaga School is described as an inclusive mainstream school that can provide additional learning support for mild to moderate needs, both in and out of class. There is no dedicated unit for more complex educational or health needs.
Country affiliation
Country affiliation
The school does not have formal affiliation with a specific country.
Country affiliation
The school is located in Brunei and serves families connected with Brunei Shell Petroleum and related expatriate communities.
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
Jerudong International School is a non-denominational school and does not have a religious affiliation.
Religious affiliation
There is no formal religious affiliation indicated for Panaga School.
School day structure
School day structure
Junior School (Nursery to Year 6) Regestration: 7:30 AM - 7:45 AM Children arrive and go directly to class.
Morning Classes: 7:50 AM – 11:55 AM Includes English, Maths, and topic-based lessons with a short break between lessons. Lessons are short and interactive, especially in lower years.
Break Time: 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
Reading Lessons: 12:45 AM – 1:00 PM
Afternoon Classes: 1:05 PM – 2:45 PM Final lessons of the day often focus on Music and Drama.
CCA Sessions: 3:10 PM – 4:45 PM Often focus on outdoor, Science, and physical activities.
Senior School (Years 7 to 13) Regestration: 7:30 AM - 7:45 AM Tutor time or House-based pastoral sessions start the day.
Morning Classes: 7:50 AM – 11:55 AM Students follow a rotating timetable of subject lessons, typically six periods per day, with a short snack break to refresh and socialise.
Break Time: 12:05 PM – 1:00 PM
Afternoon Classes: 1:05 PM – 3:00 PM Includes core subjects, electives, or Sixth Form-specific study blocks.
CCA Sessions: 3:10 PM – 4:45 PM Often focus on outdoor activities, music rehearsals, and sports training.
School day structure
The Rampayoh (ages 4–7) day starts at 7:40am (staff on duty from 7:30am) with a 9:00am–9:30am morning break and a lunch break 11:30am–12:20pm; the day ends at 2:05pm. Teraja (ages 7–11) starts around 7:30am and ends at 2:20pm, with a 30‑minute morning break and a 55‑minute lunch break; after-school activities (ASAs) run on Thursdays from 2:30pm to 3:15pm. Mendaram arrival timings indicate a start around 8:00am for Pre‑Nursery/Nursery.
Bus service details
Bus service details
Jerudong International School does not operate a general school transportation service for day students. However, for boarding students, the school provides a bus service to and from Miri, Malaysia. Additionally, Kuala Belait and Seria (Bruneians only).
Bus service details
Panaga School does not operate its own bus service. Transport is arranged by families. The school guidance notes that there is no school bus or other transport facilities.
Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Application Fee An application fee of BND 200 per student is payable at the time of submission. For standard applicants, this fee is refundable against tuition if a place is offered; for Bruneian citizens, the fee is non-refundable and non-transferable
Annual Tuition Fees Standard Rates (International Students): Nursery: BND 13,512 Kindergarten: BND 16,620 Reception to Year 6: BND 24,984 Year 7: BND 25,236 Years 8–11: BND 27,036 Years 12–13: BND 28,896
Bruneian Citizen Rates: Nursery: BND 8,808 Kindergarten: BND 10,848 Reception to Year 6: BND 12,300 Year 7: BND 16,920 Years 8–11: BND 18,048 Years 12–13: BND 18,828
Note: Concessionary rates apply only with valid Bruneian identity documentation.
Boarding Fees (Per Year) Standard Boarding (Weekly): Years 3–5: BND 18,756 Years 6–13: BND 25,176
Full Boarding Supplement: Years 3–5: BND 5,352 Years 6–13: BND 6,444
Bruneian Boarding (Weekly): Years 3–5: BND 10,728 Years 6–13: BND 16,524
Full Boarding Supplement: Years 3–5: BND 5,352 Years 6–13: BND 6,432
Payment Terms Fees are due 5 days before each semester begins. A 2% discount is offered for full-year payments made by 22 August 2025. Overdue payments incur 1.5% interest per month. Pro-rata refunds apply only with 8 weeks’ written notice and for full, consecutive weeks missed. Bruneian citizens may opt to pay tuition monthly upon request.
Payment Methods Accepted via cash, cheque (no post-dated), or online banking through Standard Chartered Bank or Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam.
Bank Details Standard Chartered Bank: Account Name: Jerudong International School Sdn Bhd Account Number: 01-001-224889-00 Bank Address: G01-02, Wisma Haji Mohd Taha, Jalan Gadong, BE4119, Brunei Darussalam SWIFT Code: SCBLBNBB
Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam Berhad (BIBD): Account Name: Jerudong International School Sdn Bhd Account Number: 00-001-01-0056668 Bank Address: Lot 159, Jalan Pemancha, Bandar Seri Begawan BS8711, Brunei Darussalam SWIFT Code: BIBDBNBB
Fee details
Application fee
- Application fee: BND 200 per child. For standard (non‑Bruneian) applicants this fee is refundable against tuition if a place is offered; for Bruneian citizens the application fee is non‑refundable and non‑transferable.
Tuition fees by year group (Standard Rate) — annual amounts
- Nursery (age 2): BND 13,512 per year. - Kindergarten (age 3): BND 16,620 per year. - Reception to Year 6: BND 24,984 per year. - Year 7: BND 25,236 per year. - Years 8–11: BND 27,036 per year. - Years 12–13 (Sixth Form): BND 28,896 per year.
Per‑term / per‑semester presentation
- JIS / Panaga operate with semester billing. Fees are published as annual amounts and are typically payable in equal semester instalments; fees are due shortly before each semester begins. For budgeting, parents may divide the annual fee by two to estimate each semester charge. - Example per‑semester amounts (Standard Rate, derived): - Nursery: BND 6,756 per semester. - Kindergarten: BND 8,310 per semester. - Reception–Year 6: BND 12,492 per semester. - Year 7: BND 12,618 per semester. - Years 8–11: BND 13,518 per semester. - Years 12–13: BND 14,448 per semester.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Fees are payable by semester; the published guidance states fees are due five (5) days before the start of each semester. A discount for full‑year payment (when offered) is applied if the full payment is made by the published deadline for that academic year. Overdue accounts incur interest as set out in the school's fee policy.
Boarding fees (where applicable)
- Weekly boarding (Standard Rate) annual charges: Years 3–5: BND 18,756 per year; Years 6–13: BND 25,176 per year. - Full‑boarding supplement (adds to weekly boarding to create full boarding): Years 3–5: BND 5,352 per year; Years 6–13: BND 6,444 per year. - Boarding annual figures may be split into semester instalments in the same way as tuition (i.e., divide annual amount by two for an approximate per‑semester charge).
Other costs and regularly charged items
- Intensive Language Programme: BND 1,800 (as a programme charge reported in the published fee material). Separate 1:1 full‑time specialist support (for special educational needs) is referenced at approximately BND 1,800 (as a recurring cost) where required; the exact charging basis differs by programme. - Instrumental music tuition: additional charges apply per student for instrument lessons. - School trips, residential visits and most co‑curricular activity costs are not included in the published tuition and are charged separately as required. - Annual facility / building fees and refundable deposits are included in the published schedules for some categories (for example, facility fees and refundable deposits for Bruneian rates are stated in the published fee schedules). Exact amounts for these items vary by student category. - Uniforms are required; the uniform cost is not listed as a standard tuition line item and is charged separately. Order forms and uniform arrangements are part of the school's parent information and ordering process.
Refunds, withdrawal and notice
- Refunds and credits: the published fee policy states that refunds or credits are limited and governed by the school's notice rules. Pro‑rata credits are only applied in specific circumstances (for example, when whole consecutive weeks are missed and appropriate written notice is provided). A defined notice period and formal written withdrawal notice are required to qualify for deposit refunds or fee pro‑rations. These conditions and exact notice periods are set out in the school's fee terms. - Withdrawal deposit: a refundable withdrawal deposit and the conditions for refund (for example, one term's notice) are specified in the published fee schedules for related school sites and fee streams.
Fee payment options
- Accepted payment methods listed in the published fee information include bank transfer (online banking), cash and cheque (no post‑dated cheques), and payments via nominated local banks (examples given include Standard Chartered Bank and Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam in the published schedule). Specific bank account details for electronic transfer are provided in the school's fee documents.
Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
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Food options
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House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership
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Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
Jerudong International School offers a structured British-based curriculum adapted for an international context. In the Junior School (Nursery to Year 6), students follow the UK Early Years Foundation Stage and National Curriculum, with specialist teaching in music, languages, PE, and computing. In Years 7 to 9, students continue with a broad curriculum that prepares them for the IGCSE, including sciences, humanities, arts, and multiple languages. Years 10 and 11 follow the Cambridge IGCSE programme with a mix of compulsory and elective subjects. In the Sixth Form (Years 12 and 13), students choose between the IB Diploma Programme, A Levels, or BTEC Extended Diplomas in Business or Sport. English is the language of instruction across all stages.
Curriculum details
Panaga School is a British‑style international school in Brunei operated by Jerudong International School (JIS). The Rampayoh campus (ages 4–7, Primary 1–3) uses the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) for Pre‑Nursery/Reception, the English Curriculum for English and Mathematics, and the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) for other subjects. Rampayoh provides specialist teaching in Music, PE and Digital Education, includes a 30‑minute swimming lesson, and aligns the end of Milepost One (Primary 3) with UK expectations. Teraja (Primary 4–7, ages 7–11) uses English and Mathematics curricula from England with IPC for other subjects; all year groups have specialist teachers in Music, PE, Digital Education and Drama, and Primary 7 adds Art & Design Technology, French and Science. Melilas (Middle Years, 11–14) follows the KS3 English National Curriculum, enriched and adapted for Panaga's international community, with iGCSEs typically pursued later; subjects include ADT, English Language & Literature, Digital Education, Drama, Geography, History, Mathematics, Science, Modern Foreign Languages (Bahasa Malay, French, Mandarin or Spanish), Music, PE and PSHE. The qualification pathway advertised includes IGCSEs and A-Levels.
Arrange a Visit or Virtual Meeting JIS encourages families to tour the school in person. Otherwise, virtual meetings can be arranged with admissions staff to provide an overview of the curriculum, facilities, and school life.
Submit an Online Application Applications are submitted through an online form available on the school’s website. You’ll be asked to provide previous school reports, a copy of the student’s passport, and a recent passport-size photo. Parents may also need to submit vaccination records and other documents depending on the student’s age.
Assessment Process Students applying for entry from Year 2 and above are usually asked to complete an age-appropriate academic assessment. In some cases, an interview with a senior staff member is also required, either in person or online. The school uses these assessments to ensure it can support the students’ learning appropriately.
Placement Offer and Acceptance If the application and assessment are successful, the school will issue a formal offer letter. To secure the place, parents must sign the acceptance forms and pay the required deposit by the deadline specified. The admissions team will then guide the family through the next steps, including enrolment and start-of-term logistics.
Admissions
1. Initiate enquiry and submit via the Admissions Portal. All enquiries and applications go through the Panaga School Admissions Portal, where you will be asked to create an account and set a password. Follow the on-screen steps and upload the requested documents when prompted. This portal centralizes the intake process and is the starting point for all applicants.
2. Submit documents and undergo initial review. Submit all relevant paperwork to Panaga School Administrations, including the Online Application Form, Pupil Reference Form, and the child's previous class reports. The School Principal will review the application and may request additional information if needed. If the admissions criteria are fulfilled, a place will be provisionally offered.
3. Complete assessments and attend orientation. Assessments will include a two-hour pre-visit for Pre-Nursery to Primary One, and formal Reading, Writing and Mathematics assessments for Primary Two to Middle Years Two. School leaders will schedule orientation visits and pre-assessments that meet the needs of each family and child. For older entrants, entrance assessments include an interview with a Deputy Principal or Senior Leader and a Cognitive Ability Test (CAT), with CAT testing beginning in Year 3; Nursery to Year 2 participate in orientation/assessment within their sections. Enrolment must be completed before the first day of attendance, and entries may be accepted during the academic year and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
4. Receive class allocations and complete final enrolment with support. Allocations to specific classes will be communicated to parents as soon as this information is available. Each incoming family's situation is considered individually, and Panaga School provides a senior leader to assist with transitions. All tuition fees are charged at Jerudong International School (JIS) standard rate, mirrored since August 1, 2024, with the 2025/2026 standard rate applying. Enrolment must be completed prior to the first day of attendance.
Scholarships
Scholarships
Jerudong International School is not currently offering any scholarships.
Scholarships
Panaga School does not publish a formal scholarships program.
Waitlist
Waitlist
JIS operates a waitlist system for year groups that are at capacity. Places are offered as they become available and are not guaranteed unless formally accepted.
Waitlist
A waiting list is created when the number of applicants exceeds staffing allocations, typically after May 31 for Pre-Nursery admissions. Pre-Nursery applications must be submitted by May 31 to guarantee a place for the next year; if numbers exceed staffing allocations after this date, a waiting list will be created. Entries may be accepted during the academic year and will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Class sizes are limited, and admissions decisions consider space availability within the year group.
