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Chung Hwa Middle School

Brunei

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 16 years
Pupil numbers 3500
Type Co-educational
Opened 1922
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum
Taught languages English, Malay, Mandarin
Strengths Sport, Languages, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Social and Hobbies, Leadership and Professional
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Chung Hwa Middle School (CHMS), Bandar Seri Begawan, is a private, co‑educational campus serving preschool through secondary levels in Brunei's capital. The school is organized into three divisions: Kindergarten for ages 3–6, Primary School, and Secondary School. In Primary, the curriculum follows Brunei's 21st Century Education System, with Lower and Upper Primary delivering language‑rich instruction across 12 subjects, all taught in English, while Malay and Chinese are taught as languages. Lower Primary students take part in the government PSR examination at the end of Primary, and Upper Primary follows the same pathway. In Secondary, the school follows a 21st Century Education System framework for Year 7–8, with Year 11 culminating in the GCE O Level, and the Malay Islam Monarch Concept (MIB) integrated into the program. English is the medium for most subjects, with Chinese and Malay taught as languages; CHMS also emphasizes extracurriculars, including Academic Societies, Uniform Groups, and Sports Clubs. The principal is Kho Guik Lan. The campus is located at Jalan Berangan, Bandar Seri Begawan BS8211. Coordinates: 4.8948373, 114.9446416. CHMS celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2022.

1 Jalan Berangan, Bandar Seri Begawan BS8211, Brunei

The Essentials

Chung Hwa Middle School has 3,500 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
Chung Hwa Middle School is located at Jalan Berangan, Bandar Seri Begawan BS8211, Negara Brunei Darussalam. The address places the campus in Kampong Berangan in Brunei's capital, Bandar Seri Begawan. The site is accessible by road in central Brunei near the Kianggeh area.

Stages
The school comprises three divisions: Kindergarten, Primary, and Secondary.

Type
The school is a private, co-educational institution.

Additional learning support
Public information about dedicated SEN provisions is not published on the school's site; SEN facilities are not specified in publicly available pages.

Country affiliation
Brunei.

Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation is published. The school operates as a secular education provider.

School day structure
Daily start and end times are not published on the official site. Publicly listed hours from third-party sources suggest campus access from early morning to late afternoon, but families should confirm current timings with the school.

Bus service
No dedicated school bus service is listed by the school. Nearby public transit options exist, with several bus routes and stops in the Kianggeh/Bandar Seri Begawan area.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
A school uniform is required. The on-site Cooperative Store sells the uniform and PE shirts, run by the school's management with help from the Entrepreneurs Club. The page does not specify uniform colours or the exact items beyond the mention that a uniform and PE shirts are available for purchase on campus.

Food Options
The on-site canteen is located near Darussalam Hall. It has four stalls and sells food and drinks in accordance with MOE rules. Basins and handwashing liquid are provided, and the canteen can accommodate around 500 students.

Governance and Ownership
The school is governed by a Board of Directors (2023–2025). The Chairman is Yong Teck Chin, with an Executive Chairman and several Vice Chairs and other Directors listed on the Board page. The site does not specify ownership structure or whether the school is part of a group.
Fees

Annual tuition at Chung Hwa Middle School ranges from BND 0 for 2026/27.

Registration / Application fees

- Kindergarten registration: B$50.00.
- Other year groups registration: B$30.00.

Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts)

- K1 - K3: B$2,300 per year
- Year 1 - Year 6: B$2,700 per year
- Year 7 - Year 11: B$2,900 per year

Per‑term charging and fee instalments

- The published fee material presents tuition as annual amounts. A public per‑term breakdown or a standard instalment schedule is not shown in the fee document available. Parents should expect annual tuition amounts as listed above; specific term instalment amounts or options are not published in the fee table.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The school's public fee documents list the registration fee and annual tuition figures but do not publish a detailed billing calendar, payment‑due dates, late‑payment penalties, or formal instalment schedules on the fee page. Registration fees are payable at enrolment.

Boarding / accommodation

- No student boarding provision is listed for Chung Hwa Middle School, BSB. The school's facilities description refers to teachers' hostels but does not list student boarding halls. Therefore there are no published boarding fees.

Other costs and typical additional charges

- Uniforms, PE shirts and stationery are sold through the school's cooperative store; uniform costs are not itemised in the published fee table. Budget for uniform purchase and routine stationery expenses in addition to tuition.

Fee payment options and methods

- The school's published fee pages list amounts but do not provide a general list of accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, e‑payment portals) for regular tuition payments. For HSK exam registration handled through the school, the published instructions allow payment by cash to designated school personnel or by bank transfer to a provided account number. For general tuition payments and the school's standard billing process, no specific payment channels are published in the fee table.
Academics

Chung Hwa Middle School teaches British Curriculum for students aged 3 to 16.

Curriculum
CHMS's curriculum is structured into Primary (lower and upper) and Secondary (lower and upper) with dedicated divisions for Chinese Language, Malay/MIB & Jawi, English, Mathematics, Science, Business Studies Computer Studies Humanities, and an Art, P.E. & CCA Department. The Primary curriculum follows the SPN-21 Brunei standard curriculum; Year 6 sits the Penilaian Sekolah Rendah (PSR) examination to progress to Year 7, and Lower Primary includes Chinese Language, Bahasa Melayu and Jawi, English, Mathematics, MIB, Computer Studies, Music, Islamic Religious Knowledge (IRK), Physical Education, Moral, and Art, with Upper Primary adding Social Studies and Science. The Secondary School comprises Year 7–8 in the lower secondary (following SPN-21, with Year 8 taking SPE) and Year 9–11 in the upper secondary, where students sit the GCE O Level examination at the end of Year 11 and proceed through two streams (Art and Science). The Art stream includes Bahasa Melayu, English, Chinese, MIB, Mathematics, Geography, Principles of Accounts, Commercial Studies, Art, Travel and Tourism, Economics, World History and ICT, while the Science stream includes Bahasa Melayu, MIB, English, Chinese, Additional Mathematics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, ICT, and related electives. Cambridge GCE O Level and PSR are listed among the school's achievements, reflecting its qualification pathways, alongside multiple language departments that support English, Chinese and Malay/Jawi instruction.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
CHMS follows United Nations–inspired Modern Education Theories in its Kindergarten Education Approach, including Learning to Know, Learning to Do, Learning to Live Together, and Learning to Be. The Kindergarten curriculum covers Health, Language, Social Studies, Science and Arts, providing a broad foundation for social and emotional development. It aims to develop confidence, curiosity, attention, psycho-motor skills, communication, and social skills, supporting social and emotional learning (SEL). The school provides language-focused spaces such as English Activity Rooms to support collaborative learning and language development, reinforcing SEL through group activity. A Counselling Room in the Primary Block houses two counsellors who offer counselling for emotional issues and guidance on career options and local/overseas tertiary education, contributing to students' SEL and wellbeing. Overall, SEL is supported by both curriculum design and dedicated welfare spaces and staff.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision, including which kinds of SEN it can support or whether it is a specialist SEN institution. The CHMS English-language site lists academic divisions (Kindergarten, Chinese Department, Malay/MIB/Jawi Department, English Department, Mathematics Department, Science Department, etc.) but does not mention a dedicated SEN section. A counselling office is described as providing emotional support and guidance on education options, rather than explicit SEN services. No explicit SEN program or list of supported needs is publicly disclosed on the available pages. If you need SEN details, please request direct confirmation from CHMS.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school maintains an English Department as part of its Academic divisions. Public pages describe English-language activity spaces, including English Activity Rooms, indicating English language teaching and activities are integrated into the curriculum. However, explicit EAL (English as an Additional Language) programs or provisions are not described in publicly accessible pages. The presence of English activity spaces suggests language support activity, but there is no separate, clearly stated EAL program.

Mental Wellbeing
The school provides a Counselling Room in the Primary Block, with two counsellors who provide counselling to students experiencing emotional issues and offer guidance on career options and local/overseas tertiary education. This counselling service is a core component of student welfare and mental wellbeing support. The on-site Clinic employs two full-time nurses to treat students before referring them to a doctor if needed, supporting physical wellbeing that underpins mental health. The Kindergarten Education Approach emphasizes social-emotional development within its UN-inspired framework, reinforcing wellbeing from early ages. Together, counselling, health services, and a wellbeing-focused curriculum support students' mental wellbeing.

Safeguarding
The CHMS English-language site does not publicly disclose a safeguarding or child-protection policy on accessible pages. A Counselling Room and health facilities are described as welfare provisions, but no formal safeguarding policy is published in the public sections of the site. It is not clear from publicly available pages whether a designated safeguarding lead or formal safeguarding procedures exist at the school. If safeguarding policy details are needed, please request confirmation from CHMS directly.
Parent Experience

History
Chung Hwa Middle School, Bandar Seri Begawan was founded in 1922 by Ong Boon Pang and associates, evolving from the York Choi School established in 1918. Secondary education began in 1955 and the school was renamed Chung Hwa Middle School as its program expanded; government subsidies started in 1957 to support renovations and staff wages. The 50th anniversary was celebrated in 1972 with royal attendance, and the 60th anniversary in 1982 was attended by Prince Mohamed Bolkiah, marking ongoing expansion and modernization, including ICT initiatives in the late 1980s. The Chung Hwa Middle School Legacy Hall was launched in 2002 and the Lim Teck Hoo Building completed in 2008, with the primary section adopting a new education method for Chinese language in 2011. The school marked its 90th anniversary in 2012 with cabinet officials and the royal family present, and celebrated its centenary in 2022, with the Sultan awarding long-service medals to board members and student performances."

Community
CHMS BSB is Brunei's largest and oldest Chinese private school. Major anniversaries and royal visits reflect the school's community ties, including the 90th anniversary in 2012 with cabinet officials and the Sultan. The centenary celebrations in 2022 were attended by His Majesty and other royals, illustrating the close relationship between the school and Brunei leadership. The Alumni Education Fund, established in 1986, supports continued progress in student learning and school programs."

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The school is governed by a Board of Directors together with permanent honorary advisers, forming the central governance structure for CHMS BSB. Parent and community involvement is channeled through this governance framework, with the Chinese community contributing to school development. A notable community fundraising event was the 100th anniversary walkathon in October 2022, which raised over BND 200,000 for the school, with a further BND 100,000 donated by the board chair. The centennial celebration in 2022 was attended by His Majesty and other royals, and long-service medals were awarded to board members during the event. The Alumni Education Fund (established in 1986) and infrastructure projects like the Legacy Hall (launched 2002) and Lim Teck Hoo Building (completed 2008) illustrate ongoing community support for students and facilities."
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Chung Hwa Middle School sits on an approximately 8-acre campus and comprises eight blocks. The school serves around 2,000 students and about 130 teachers. The Secondary Block is three storeys with a music room, two art rooms and 20 classrooms, and the Primary Block is two storeys with a dental clinic, a counselling room and 40 classrooms; the Administrative Block is four storeys and houses the principal's and administration offices and three computer labs. Large multi‑purpose spaces include Darussalam Hall (about 2,000 seats) with a multimedia setup and a basketball court, Boon Pang Hall for dancing and drama, and Aw Boon Haw Hall for exhibitions and seminars. The campus also features a 50,000‑volume library on the upper floors, a Gallery of Arts and History, four computer labs, five science laboratories, a canteen, a cooperative store, health facilities, counselling spaces, activity rooms for languages and subjects, plus on‑site kindergarten facilities and related spaces.

Sports Facilities
Darussalam Hall is a large air‑conditioned assembly hall that can seat around 2,000 people and includes a basketball court for indoor sports. Boon Pang Hall on the first floor of the Primary Block is used for dancing rehearsals, drama performances and Wushu practice. A Basketball Court sits beside the secondary building and supports inter‑class and school tournaments. The P.E. Room stores sports equipment and supports gym activities.

Academic Facilities
The school has four computer labs, three used by students for ICT lessons and one for teachers' design work. There are five science laboratories—Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Upper Primary Science and Lower Primary Science. The library on the fourth and fifth floors holds about 50,000 books in Chinese, Malay and English. Classrooms across the secondary and primary blocks are air‑conditioned and equipped with whiteboards and projectors. The Gallery of Arts and History provides an on‑site learning space for visual culture.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Boon Pang Hall supports dancing rehearsals, drama performances and Wushu practice. Aw Boon Haw Hall serves as a multipurpose space for exhibitions and seminars and can host smaller gatherings. The Ong Tiong Oh Lecture Hall hosts workshops, seminars and student competitions such as drama and speech events. Activity Rooms support language clubs and subject activities (Bahasa Melayu, Chinese, English, Geography and Social Studies, Mathematics). The Gallery of Arts and History, Scout Room, Kindergarten Dancing Room and Music Room, Kindergarten Playground, canteen and the cooperative store underpin a wide range of extracurricular life.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Chung Hwa Middle School, BSB participates in international and national academic competitions beyond the standard curriculum. In 2025, 32 CHMS BSB students competed in the International Chemistry Quiz (ICQ); one student earned a High Distinction, seven Distinctions, and ten Credits. The ICQ attracted more than 100,000 participants from 21 countries and uses a 60-minute, 30-question format. CHMS BSB also achieved First Runner-Up at the IET Faraday Challenge in 2025, a STEM competition that emphasizes coding, computational thinking, and teamwork under time constraints.

Arts & Creative
CHMS maintains an Art, P.E. & CCA Department to oversee arts, physical education, and co-curricular activities. The school has a dedicated Primary Music Teacher, indicating formal music education for younger students. A CHMS feature describes a cross-cultural music exchange led by a visiting Chinese instructor, including music lessons and collaborative performances for Chinese New Year. The CHMS community hosts music and cultural performances as part of its arts programming.

Cultural & Language
CHMS operates as a hub for Chinese language learning and examination, hosting HSK/HSKK exams as part of its Brunei centre. The school publishes HSK 2024/2025 registration details, examination dates, and fee information, with guidance and contact points for registrants. The school also runs Chinese cultural education programs, including a 《弟子规》 course for primary students, and maintains international cultural exchange activities such as a formal partnership with Guangzhou Cultural Institute. A visiting Chinese teacher's music exchange further supports cross-cultural language and cultural learning.

Social & Hobbies
Co-curricular Activities are organized by the Co-curricular Activities Department, headed by the CCA lead and a secondary P.E. teacher who also serves as a Wushu instructor. The school's participation in competitions such as ICQ and the IET Faraday Challenge indicates opportunities for teamwork and problem-solving beyond class hours. The presence of a Primary Music Teacher and an Arts/CCA department suggests active involvement in arts-based clubs and informal student groups.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
CHMS supports student wellbeing through its Physical Education Department, including a Primary P.E. teacher who also serves as a Wushu instructor, reflecting a focus on fitness and martial arts as part of daily life. Co-curricular activities and arts offerings provide outlets for physical activity, creativity, and performance, contributing to a balanced school experience. Participation in team competitions and maker-related programs also supports teamwork, discipline, and personal development.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught at CHMS are Chinese (Mandarin), English, and Malay. The curriculum emphasizes these three languages in line with the aim to provide equal emphasis on Chinese, English and Malay. The school operates three divisions—Kindergarten, Primary, and Secondary—with dedicated language departments for Chinese, English, and Malay (MIB/Jawi). The school also runs a Chinese language proficiency program with an HSK testing center in Brunei.

Bilingual Teaching
CHMS offers tri-lingual education with equal emphasis on Chinese, English, and Malay. Instruction is organized through three language departments: Chinese Department, English Department, and Malay, MIB & Jawi Department. Language learning runs across all divisions—Kindergarten, Primary, and Secondary—providing language exposure from early years through upper grades. This tri-lingual emphasis is codified in the school's aims to provide equal emphasis on learning Chinese, English and Malay.
Reputation

Awards
Over the past five years, CHMS has publicly documented several school-level recognitions: 1) Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert (MIEE) recognition for CHMS staff during the 2021–2022 period, with 23 CHMS teachers honored. 2) A 2021–2022 CHMS staff awards ceremony recognizing long service (30 staff), outstanding teacher awards (7 staff), and MIEE recipients (23). 3) In 2025, the CHMS BSB team earned First Runner-Up at the IET Faraday Challenge. These awards are presented to CHMS (the school or its staff/team), not individual students.

Accreditations
CHMS lists three key accrediting/credentialing touchpoints publicly on its site: GCE O Level, PSR, and Microsoft Innovator Educator Expert (MIEE). The school offers GCE O Level examinations as part of its secondary program, and it participates in the Brunei government PSR examinations for primary years. The school and its staff have also earned Microsoft-recognized educator credentials (MIEE).
Admissions

Admissions
Step 1 — Intake eligibility and timing. Chung Hwa Middle School admits Kindergarten 1 (age 3) and Kindergarten 2 (age 4+) with August intake, which is the main source of new students each year. The school also welcomes eligible local and international students for primary and secondary levels. Admission of students at ages other than kindergarten is assessed on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the applicant's prior educational background as well as the availability of places in the school.

Step 2 — Registration and entry fees. Registration for Kindergarten 1 and Kindergarten 2 begins every August. The school charges a Registration Fee of BND 50 for Kindergarten and BND 30 for other levels. These fees are collected as part of the enrollment process.

Step 3 — Documentation for international applicants. All international students must hold a dependent visa issued by the Immigration Department and must apply for a student pass from the Ministry of Education before starting at the school. The visa and student pass are prerequisites for enrollment.

Step 4 — Enrollment form and completion of enrollment. The school provides a Fees & Student's Enrollment Form section with enrollment forms for Kindergarten and for Primary/Secondary. Completion and submission of the enrollment form are required to finalize admission.

Step 5 — Placement decision and waitlist. Admissions are determined based on the number of available places; there is no publicly described waitlist or pool system for placement. Placement depends on space availability after registration and eligibility review.

Step 6 — Tuition and fees overview. The secondary school tuition is listed as BND 2,900 per year for scholarship considerations. Registration fees are separate (BND 50 for Kindergarten, BND 30 for other levels). Parents should anticipate tuition in addition to the one-time registration fee.

Step 7 — Scholarships overview (academic scholarships). The school offers the Chung Hwa Middle School Scholarship for secondary students. The number of scholarship recipients is not fixed, and the school selects candidates based on academic and behavioral criteria; there is no separate application required. Scholarships are applied as a tuition waiver rather than cash. The scholarship categories cover Year 7 through Year 11, with specific minimum criteria across language and other subject areas depending on year level.

Step 8 — Bursaries for financial aid. The school also offers a Bursary for financially disadvantaged students, with annual renewal required. Eligibility includes the previous year's overall average of at least 60 and conduct of at least B; additional points are awarded for participation in non-academic activities. bursaries are used to waive tuition (not paid in cash), and if partial or full fees have already been paid, refunds may be processed through the Accounts Department. The school reserves the right to adjust bursary terms and to cancel benefits for unsatisfactory conduct.

Scholarships
Chung Hwa Middle School Scholarship (secondary). This is a full scholarship for eligible secondary students. The number of recipients is not fixed, and the school selects candidates based on academic performance and internal criteria. No separate application is required. Scholarship categories run from Year 7 to Year 11, with year-specific minimum scores in Chinese, English, Malay and other subjects, as well as conduct requirements.

Bursary (financial assistance). The Bursary is available to all enrolled students who meet the eligibility criteria, including a minimum overall average of 60 and conduct at least B+. Renewal is required each year, and bursaries are used to waive tuition rather than paid in cash. Additional notes include that applicants must provide a referee (not a parent/guardian), and the school reserves the right to adjust terms or cancel the bursary if requirements are not met.

Waitlist
There is no published waitlist or pool system described for Chung Hwa Middle School.
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