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Jerudong International School

Brunei

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees BND 13,512 - 28,896
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1700
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 1997
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), British Curriculum, BTEC Qualification, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Taught languages English, French, Malay, Mandarin, Spanish
Typical class size 20
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Academic Enrichment, Outdoor Education
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form, Kindergarten
Introduction

Jerudong International School (JIS), established in 1997, is a British International day and boarding school located in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei. Catering to students aged 2 to 18 from over 45 countries, JIS offers a British International curriculum including the EYFS, IGCSE, A Levels, IB Diploma, and BTEC programs. The school boasts a 120-acre campus equipped with 27 science laboratories, a Performing Arts Centre, music faculty, art, design, and technology studios, and extensive sports facilities. With a strong emphasis on academic excellence and personal development, JIS provides a nurturing environment for students to thrive.

Jalan Universiti, Bandar Seri Begawan, BE 2119, Brunei Darussalam

The Essentials

Jerudong International School has 1,700 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English.

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.

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.

Type
JIS is a co-educational day and boarding school. Boarding is available, which includes both weekly and full boarding options.

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.

Country affiliation
The school does not have formal affiliation with a specific country.

Religious affiliation
Jerudong International School is a non-denominational school and does not have a religious affiliation.

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.

Bus service
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).
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The school offers boarding for students aged 8 to 19 years, with weekly and full boarders. There are two girls' Houses (Osprey and Kingfisher) and two boys' Houses (Eagle and Ibis).

Uniform Requirement
The school requires a uniform for students from Reception to Year 13. Black leather-style school shoes with closed toes and heels are worn; sports shoes may be any colour or style. Uniforms are sold through the JIS School Shop.

Food Options
There is a campus Library and Cafe for parents on site.

House System
Junior School uses four Houses: Red, Blue, Yellow and Green. Senior School has sixteen Houses (eight girls' and eight boys'), with four Houses serving as both academic and residential communities for boarders. Houses are named after birds native to Borneo, and students wear ties and T-shirts to represent their House; each Senior School House is led by a Housemaster or Housemistress.
Fees

Annual tuition at Jerudong International School ranges from BND 13,512 to BND 28,896 for 2026/27.

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

Boarding Bus Fees (Per Year)
Miri: BND 600 (Standard) / BND 2,400 (Bruneian)
Kuala Belait: BND 1,800 (Bruneian only)
Seria: BND 1,600 (Bruneian only)

Additional Fees
Intensive Language Programme: BND 1,800 per term
Instrumental Music Tuition: Charges apply

Annual Facility Fee (Bruneian only):
Nursery–Year 5: BND 500
Year 6–13: BND 600

Refundable Deposit (Bruneian only):
First child: BND 1,100
Second: BND 825
Subsequent: BND 550

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
Academics

Jerudong International School teaches IB (DP), British Curriculum, BTEC Qualification, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage) for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
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.

Academic calendar
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
JIS supports students' social and emotional development primarily through its House system and pastoral care structures. Each student is assigned a House Tutor and a Head of House who monitor wellbeing and provide guidance. The school encourages open communication between students and trusted adults, and topics relevant to emotional wellbeing are integrated into the Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) curriculum.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
JIS is not a specialist SEN institution and does not publish any formal provision, staffing, or policy related to Special Educational Needs.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
JIS offers an Intensive Language Programme for students who require additional language support.

Mental Wellbeing
The school provides access to full-time school counsellors who support students both individually and in groups. Mental wellbeing is promoted through the school’s House structure, regular tutor check-ins, and a dedicated PSHE programme. JIS counsellors are also involved in delivering the wellbeing curriculum and responding to concerns raised by staff, students, or parents.

Safeguarding
JIS has a Child Protection Policy, led by a Designated Child Protection Lead and Deputy. The policy includes prevention, protection, and support measures, and all staff receive mandatory training. Staff and visitors are required to follow codes of conduct, and referrals are handled through clear internal procedures.

Safeguarding Policy
Parent Experience

History
Jerudong International School (JIS) was established in January 1997 to serve both the expatriate and local Bruneian communities. The school is privately owned and operated by Jerudong International School Sdn Bhd. It was purpose-built and has expanded steadily over the years in both enrolment and facilities. JIS operates under a Board of Directors and has developed into one of Brunei’s most internationally connected schools, offering recognised global qualifications.

Community
JIS has an active and diverse school community that includes families from over 45 nationalities. A central part of this community is the Jerudong Parent Community Committee (JPCC), a volunteer parent group that supports new families, organises regular coffee mornings, and helps run school-wide events such as International Day. The JPCC also coordinates popular social events like the Quiz and Curry Night, fostering informal connections between parents and staff.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Jerudong International School does not publicly provide information on having a formal Parent Teacher Association (PTA).
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Facilities

Facilities Overview
Jerudong International School sits on a 120-acre campus that houses a broad range of facilities to support learning from Early Years through Sixth Form. The campus includes Boarding Houses, a Sports Complex, the Outdoor Discovery Centre, a Health Centre, a Library, a Gymnasium and Swimming Pool, and dedicated spaces for Science and Design & Technology. It also accommodates Arts facilities such as spaces for Art, Drama and Music, an Arts Centre, and multiple canteens across the site. Separate learning zones serve the Early Years, Junior School, Middle Years, Upper Years and Sixth Form, creating a connected campus experience.

Sports Facilities
The school offers extensive sports facilities, including a Sports Complex and a Racquet Sports Centre with Covered Courts. Additional facilities include a Gymnasium and Swimming Pool, a V Block Field, and more than 12 dedicated sports spaces across the campus.

Academic Facilities
Academic spaces include a Library, Science facilities, and Design & Technology (D&T) spaces, along with dedicated areas for Art, Drama, and Music, and an Arts Centre on the campus.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs) Programme offers over 300 options across Sports, Visual and Performing Arts, Outdoor Education, Service Learning and Curriculum Enhancement. The enrichment programme includes activities such as the Duke of Edinburgh International Award, Model United Nations (MUN), FOBISIA Games, the Dive Club Reef Ball Programme, and Maths and Science Club activities.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers four progressive curricular pathways. In the Junior School the British Curriculum is followed, starting with the Early Years Foundation Stage for Nursery, Kindergarten and Reception, and the UK Curriculum for Years 1–6. In the Middle Years (Years 7–9) students study English, Maths, Science, Geography, History, Art & Design, Computing, Design & Technology, and Languages, with options in Bahasa Melayu, Chinese, Malay, French or Spanish; two languages are studied in Years 7–8, and one language is continued in Year 9. In the Upper Years (Years 10–11) students follow the IGCSE programme with English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Science, and a language option (French, Spanish, Chinese, Malay as a foreign language, or Bahasa Melayu for native speakers), plus English as an Additional Language support as needed; students also select three optional subjects. In Sixth Form, students choose among Advanced Levels, the IB Diploma Programme, or the BTEC International Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media. The school also provides an English-language emphasis across its programmes and offers A Levels, IB and BTEC pathways for post-16 study.

Arts & Creative
Co-curricular activities include Visual and Performing Arts such as orchestra, jazz band and musical productions, with dedicated arts facilities on campus. The enrichment programme features a broad arts offering as part of more than 300 CCAs. The school has an Arts Centre and dedicated spaces for drama and music, supporting students' creative development.

Cultural & Language
The school serves a diverse community with students from 45 countries. Language offerings include Bahasa Melayu, Chinese, Malay, French and Spanish, with Year 7–8 students studying two languages and Year 9 continuing one language. English Language and English Literature are core subjects in the Upper Years, with EAL support available as needed.

Social & Hobbies
Enrichment includes School Events and Activities, trips, leadership opportunities, and external partnerships such as FOBISIA Games and Model United Nations. Co-Curricular Activities cover sports, outdoor education, performing arts, and service learning, with over 300 options to choose from. The Duke of Edinburgh International Award is part of the outdoor education programme, and students are encouraged to take on leadership roles through councils and house activities.

Community & Service
Enrichment emphasizes service learning and community engagement, including programmes like Dive Club Reef Ball and the Borneo Project. The school values sustainable development and runs Eco-JIS initiatives as part of its enrichment activities. Students participate in community projects and events as part of a holistic education.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership opportunities are embedded in the enrichment and co-curricular programmes, with Junior and Senior School Councils and House Captains providing student leadership avenues. The school highlights its COBIS accreditation and beacon status for outstanding practice in enrichment, indicating a strong focus on student leadership development and professional-like opportunities.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The campus spans 120 acres with extensive sports facilities and an outdoor discovery centre, supporting fitness and outdoor learning. Boarding offers on-site living for students aged 8 to 19 across two girls' and two boys' houses, fostering a community-oriented lifestyle. The school provides health, dining, and recreational facilities to support well-being and balance between academics and activities.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction across the curriculum. All students study English Language and English Literature, with English as an Additional Language (EAL) support as needed. Languages taught include Bahasa Melayu, Chinese, Malay, French and Spanish; Bahasa Melayu is offered for native speakers. In the Middle Years (Years 7–9), students study Languages including Bahasa Melayu, Chinese, Malay, French or Spanish; in Years 7 and 8 they choose two languages, and in Year 9 they continue with one language, European or Asian. In the Upper Years, students study one language with options French, Spanish, Chinese, Malay as a foreign language or Bahasa Melayu as a native language.
Reputation

Awards
COBIS Beacon Status for Boarding
In October 2022, JIS was awarded Beacon Status by COBIS for outstanding practice in Boarding, recognizing the school's excellence in providing a supportive residential environment.

Eco-Schools Green Flag Award
JIS received the Green Flag Award from Eco-Schools in July 2022, acknowledging its commitment to environmental sustainability through initiatives like the Outdoor Discovery Centre.

Accreditations
Council of British International Schools (COBIS)
JIS holds the Patron's Accreditation from COBIS, signifying adherence to high standards in international education.

International Baccalaureate (IB) World School
JIS is authorized to offer the IB Diploma Programme, providing students with a globally recognized pre-university qualification.

Cambridge Assessment International Education
The school is an accredited center for Cambridge IGCSE examinations.

Edexcel (Pearson)
JIS is authorized to administer Edexcel A Level and BTEC qualifications.

Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA)
Membership in FOBISIA connects JIS with a network of British international schools in Asia, promoting collaboration and shared best practices.

Boarding Schools' Association (BSA)
As a member of the BSA, JIS demonstrates a commitment to maintaining high standards in boarding education.

Heads' Conference (HMC)
JIS's affiliation with HMC reflects its status among leading independent schools.
Admissions

Admissions
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.

Scholarships
Jerudong International School is not currently offering any scholarships.

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.
School Events
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