Brunei
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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.
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.
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.
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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