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Chung Hwa Middle School

Brunei

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Admissions

How to apply, waitlist information, and financial support

Admissions Process

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.

Waitlist

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

Scholarships and Financial Aid

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.

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Unlisted
Ages 3 - 16 years
Pupil numbers 3500
Type Co-educational
Opened 1922
Bus Service No

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.

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