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Uniform is required for all pupils. Early Years may wear either the regular uniform or the PE uniform with comfortable footwear. From Year 1 to Year 8, students wear the regular uniform daily (PE uniform on PE days); tudong is mandatory for girls from Year 2, with purple hijab for Years 2–6 and plain black hijab for Year 7; plain black shoes/trainers and black socks are required, with a Miftah jacket allowed if needed and no other outerwear.
Healthy Eating Policy governs food in the school. The school provides healthy food options in the cafeteria, vending machines, and at events, and will accommodate students with allergies or dietary requirements. Nuts are not allowed, and water is encouraged; celebrations avoid junk food, with guidelines for home meals and snacks.
The school is governed by a Board of Governors. Patrons include Her Royal Highness Princess Hafizah Sururul Bolkiah and Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Anak Haji Muhammad Ruzaini bin Pengiran Dr Haji Mohd Yakub, who are listed as founders. Ownership and whether the school is part of a group are not stated on the site.
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.
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