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- Cambridge Primary Curriculum (Ages 5–11): SMSIS is the only Cambridge Primary School in Brunei offering the Cambridge Primary Curriculum, which is a Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) program designed to provide an internationally benchmarked early-years and primary learning framework. Significance: aligns the school with Cambridge's global standards for primary education.
- Cambridge International School status with CAIE: The school is registered as a Cambridge International School by Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE). Significance: formal recognition to deliver Cambridge international qualifications and curricula.
- Cambridge Primary Checkpoint Test Centre: SMSIS serves as a Test Centre in Brunei for Cambridge Primary Checkpoint examinations. Significance: hosting Cambridge assessments locally supports international benchmarking of student progress.
- Cambridge ICT Starters certification: SMSIS provides Cambridge ICT Starters certification. Significance: establishes a recognized technology-learning credential for students' early ICT skills.
- Cambridge Progression Test: SMSIS offers Cambridge Progression Tests as a diagnostic assessment. Significance: helps monitor student progression within the Cambridge Primary framework.
- Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) candidacy: SMSIS has completed the initial stage of accreditation with WASC and has been granted candidacy status as of Spring 2023. Significance: external, global accreditation process indicating readiness for ongoing quality assurance against international standards.
- STAR AWARDS (2023): SMSIS publicly recognizes distinguished teachers and staff for their contributions through the STAR Awards, with the 2023 ceremony highlighting such achievements. Significance: internal school recognition of staff excellence, reflecting a culture of professional achievement within the school community.
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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