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Seri Mulia Sarjana International School

Brunei

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Admissions Process

1. Expression of Interest and intake timing. Begin the admissions process by submitting an Expression of Interest to the school. SMSIS notes that expatriate families arrive in Brunei regularly and that admissions occur year-round, with a major intake at the start of the school year in January. The school can assist in predetermining a place for a prospective student if needed.

2. Enrollment documentation. After expressing interest, obtain and submit the Enrollment Form along with the required documents to the Admission Office. You must provide three copies of the completed BPS 12 form, two passport‑sized photos of the child, three copies of the child's birth certificate, and three copies of the student's passport (for expatriate students, the passport copies should show the dependent or student visa stamp). You also need three copies of the parents' IC, three copies of the parents' passports (for expatriates, stamps such as dependent or employment pass), three copies of the child's leaving certificate (if applicable), and three copies of reports detailing the child's educational needs (health/immunization records, medical report, previous school reports, and any development centre reports).

3. Pre‑assessment and entrance assessment. The school conducts a pre‑assessment and an entrance assessment to determine appropriate placement and readiness for the applicant. These assessments help establish the grade level corresponding to the child's age and capabilities. Access to the assessment schedule is provided by the Admissions Office as part of the process.

4. Confirmation of enrollment and deposit. Upon completion of the assessments and acceptance into the program, enrollment is confirmed by paying two (2) months' advance school fees. This advance payment secures the child's place in the school registry and is strictly non‑refundable. Ensure that the required enrollment form and documentation are already in place to proceed to this step.

5. International student processing (Student Pass). For foreign/international students, begin the Student Pass endorsement process. This requires submitting the Student Pass application and supporting documents (including passport copies showing the dependent or employment pass stamps) and coordinating with the appropriate authorities for endorsement. The school assists with the endorsement and related steps once the enrollment is confirmed.

6. Commencement of schooling. After completing the above steps, the student commences at SMSIS. Admissions are year‑round, with the major intake in January each year, and the school can assist in planning a start date that aligns with the family's relocation timeline. Orientation and class assignment follow enrollment confirmation.

7. Withdrawal and notice. If you need to withdraw a student, submit a Notice of Withdrawal form to the SMSIS Administrative Office and provide two months' advance notice. If the notice is short, the school reserves the right to charge fees appropriate to the reduced notice period. This withdrawal policy helps keep the registry accurate and allows for orderly transitions.

8. Fees overview (deposit and typical fee context). After enrollment confirmation, families pay two months' advance fees to secure placement. The exact amount depends on the grade and the current fee schedule. For context, early information from third‑party sources indicates that SMSIS typically publishes annual fees around the Brunei Dollar 2,350–2,550 range by level, with variations by preschool and primary years.

Waitlist

SMSIS does not publish a waitlist or pool system in its admissions materials.

Scholarships and Financial Aid

There is no publicly published information on SMSIS offering scholarships or a scholarships program on the admissions pages.

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees BND 2,350 - 2,550
Ages 0 - 0 years
Pupil numbers 600
Type Co-educational
Opened 1998
Bus Service No

Seri Mulia Sarjana International School (SMSIS) opened in 1998. It began as a Special English Language class within the former PDS School and moved to a new campus in 1998, becoming PDS International School. In 2008 a name change updated the school to Seri Mulia Sarjana International School. The campus sits in the Gadong/Mata-Mata area of Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei's capital. The latitude/longitude of the campus are 4.9003042, 114.9003268. SMSIS is an international school serving expatriate and Bruneian families, with Early Years and Primary education; it prepares students for Secondary years. Principal: Chong Wee Meng. The language of instruction is English, with Bahasa Melayu integrated from Kindergarten 2 to Year 6 and Mandarin offered as an elective. Curricula include the Early Years Foundation Stage and Cambridge Primary Programme, with Brunei SPN 21 subjects (MIB, Bahasa Melayu, Islamic Religious Knowledge) as compulsory in local contexts. The school publishes field trips and co-curricular activity content indicating a broad program of academic and cultural activities, and a Parent-Teacher Association exists. SMSIS has accreditation activity including a WASC candidacy.

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