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Miftah An-Nur Islamic International School offers a unique educational experience in Brunei Darussalam, seamlessly blending the British National Curriculum with rich Bruneian heritage and Islamic values. Established in 2017, the school is dedicated to shaping "God-conscious" global citizens through a personalized approach in its modern campus in Sungai Akar. The curriculum is rigorous yet values-driven, preparing students for Cambridge IGCSEs while fostering spiritual growth through daily practices like morning Dhikr and Quranic recitation.
Simpang 396-48-3 Jalan Kebangsaan, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
Miftah An-Nur Islamic International School has instruction in English, Malay, Arabic.
Bandar Seri Begawan, Negara Brunei Darussalam. The campus is located at Simpang 396-48-3, Jalan Kebangsaan, Kampung Sungai Akar, BC4115, Brunei. It sits in the Sungai Akar area of Brunei's capital region with access via the main roads serving Kampung Sungai Akar. The Brunei address places the school within the Brunei-Muara district and the Bandar Seri Begawan area.
The school operates three core levels: Early Years, Primary, and Secondary. The Early Years includes Pre-Kindy (KG1) and Kindy (KG2), followed by Reception and Year 1, then Year 2–4, and finally Year 5–9.
Co-educational (mixed gender).
Public materials do not list a dedicated SEN department or provisions. The school emphasises a safe, secure and supportive community and personalised learning as part of its core approach under The Miftah Way.
Brunei (Negara Brunei Darussalam).
Islamic. The school is an Islamic international school and includes Arabic and Islamic Studies within its curriculum.
The school week runs Monday to Friday. Daily start and end times vary by year group: Pre-Kindy/Kindy 7:45am–11:45am (Mon–Thu) and 7:45am–11:30am (Fri); Reception & Year 1 7:30am–1:30pm (Mon–Thu) and 7:30am–11:45am (Fri); Year 2–4 7:30am–2:15pm (Mon–Thu) and 7:30am–11:45am (Fri); Year 5–9 7:30am–3:15pm (Mon–Thu) and 7:30am–11:45am (Fri).
A dedicated school bus service is not publicly advertised. Admissions can discuss transport options. The school's address is in Kampung Sungai Akar, Bandar Seri Begawan, and Brunei has bus services in the capital area, including routes serving Kampung Sungai Akar.
Annual tuition at Miftah An-Nur Islamic International School ranges from BND 4,950 to BND 8,800 for 2026/27.
Miftah An-Nur Islamic International School teaches British Curriculum, British Curriculum, British Curriculum, Malaysian Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 5 to 14.
Miftah An-Nur Islamic International School uses the British National Curriculum for core academic subjects, with SPN21 Malay and IQRA International for Arabic and Islamic Studies. The Early Years curriculum is play-based and child-centered, with routines such as morning dhikr and daily duas to foster a sense of belonging. In Primary, learning is organized around a big idea each half-term, with year-group themes that integrate English, Science, Geography, History, Art and Design & Technology, and a Bruneian context. The Secondary program builds on the primary curriculum with subject-specialist teachers and places a strong emphasis on Islamic values and character development. Current provision runs from Pre-Kindy (KG1) to Year 9; the academic year runs from August to July and placements align with International and UK standards.
The school appoints a Head of Wellbeing and a Head of Inclusion to support student welfare and inclusive learning. The leadership and core values emphasize Islamic values and global citizenship, supporting holistic development including social and emotional skills. The Anti-Bullying Policy aims to create a safe, inclusive environment and includes strategies to address bullying, including Kelso's Choices. The Educational Visits Policy includes inclusion of SEN and ensures the same level of support on visits as during the school day, promoting social participation. The Behaviour Policy emphasises respect for self and others and positive interactions consistent with the school's values.
The school has a Head of Inclusion (Makayla Carty) indicating leadership for SEN and inclusion. The Educational Visits Policy states that all students, including those with SEN or other needs, will receive the same support during visits as in school. Publicly available materials do not specify which kinds of SEN the school can support or whether it is a specialist SEN institution. The inclusion leadership and policy presence suggests a structured approach to SEN, though explicit details are not provided in the available materials. The inclusion framework appears to be integrated into school life, with inclusion highlighted in policies and leadership roles.
The school is multilingual and offers English, Malay, and Arabic as part of its language provision. An explicit EAL program is not described in publicly available materials. The presence of a Head of Inclusion supports inclusive language learning within the schooling framework. The secondary language offerings include Arabic, French, and Spanish as second languages, indicating a breadth of language options. Language support specifics beyond the multilingual offerings are not detailed in the sources available.
There is a dedicated Head of Wellbeing (Hasnain Ali) on the leadership team. The school publishes safeguarding and wellbeing-focused policies to protect and support students. The About Us section describes a holistic approach to development, including spiritual, emotional, physical and intellectual faculties. The Secondary curriculum includes a Wellbeing Curriculum, reflecting formal Wellbeing provision. Overall, wellbeing is supported through leadership roles and formal welfare policies.
The school publishes a Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy outlining aims, scope, reporting procedures and safeguarding contacts. A Designated Safeguarding Lead and named safeguarding contacts are provided for reporting concerns. The Safer Recruitment Policy sets out recruitment practices to safeguard children, including police checks and safeguarding-focused screening. The safeguarding framework requires staff training and adherence to procedures for handling concerns. The school's safeguarding framework is designed to ensure a safe and secure learning environment.
No scholarship program is listed on the admissions or fees pages.
The school publishes rolling admissions, accepting applications throughout the year and admitting students at any time. There is no published waitlist or pool system.