Welcome to the ISB Website which I hope is going to give you a useful insight into our school community and life for young people in Brunei.

Those of us who have lived in Brunei for some time are very conscious of its 'safe haven' status in a region fraught with political tension. Brunei enjoys a political and social harmony, which is reflected in the comfortable interaction of the various communities at ISB.

Although there are over 30 nationalities represented in the school from a broad variety of cultural backgrounds, they share the common goal of working together in preparing for adult roles that are far less predictable than they were a generation ago. Flexible learning, team building and leadership skills are consistent threads running through a curriculum with a strong emphasis on technology and languages as well as traditional subjects in the Sciences, Arts and Humanities.

We pride ourselves on the welcoming atmosphere that we engender. Students joining us from overseas and from the local community immediately feel the sense of warmth and ease of interaction within our school. Preparing young people to be global citizens while stressing the importance of their own cultural heritage, is one of our most important aims. Although our curriculum is derived from the English national system, the introduction of the International Baccalaureate Diploma programme in 2001 assisted us in our pursuit of a more global outlook, at the same time achieving greater interaction with the host country culture. We value our host country communities and purposely endeavour to reach out, through school and community based initiatives, as a way of reciprocating their kindness and hospitality.

ISB is proud to be serving Brunei Darussalam as the only fully accredited international school on Borneo.*

*Accredited by the Council of International Schools in February 2005

For a greater insight into our role as an international school you may wish to visit the websites of the organisations to which we belong:

Federation 
Of
British
International
Schools in
South East and
East
Asia - Fobissea

C ouncil of I nternational S chools - CIS
I nternational B accalaureate O rganisation - IBO

Also you may wish to write to me at the School address if you feel I can add anything not covered in our newly launched website.

Again, welcome to Brunei and ISB, even if it is only electronically. I welcome you in the hope that one day you too may be part of our cosmopolitan community.

David G. Taylor

M.Ed, B.Ed, T.Cert., FRGS

Executive Principal

At the International School Brunei, we welcome all students into a warm and caring community and offer a quality education that recognises their individual needs

• We provide an international education based on a modified National Curriculum of England and the International Baccalaureate
• We encourage all students to participate in a wide range of extra curricular activities and community programmes
• We value and build upon the uniqueness of every student and seek to develop creativity and innovative thinking
• We consider ourselves to be a family of students, staff and parents and encourage interaction across all sections of the school

 

We foster independent thinking and learning to prepare students for a changing world

• We reward both individual and collective achievement
• We provide an environment where students are actively engaged in the process of debate and review
• We seek to prepare students for lifelong, independent learning

We nurture respect for, and a responsible attitude towards, school society and the environment

• We provide a safe, healthy and secure school environment
• We instill a belief in, and a respect for, fair and ethical practice
• We promote host country and cross cultural awareness, tolerance and diversity
• We encourage social and environmental awareness

• Health and Safety Committee
• Provisional Admissions Policy
• Student Rights, responsibilities, complaints and grievancess
• Alcohol and Drug Abuse by Students
• Searches and Interrogations
• Students Visits to Campus
• Responsive and Fair Educational Opportunities
• Medication
• Headlice Policy and Guidelines
• Tuition Fee Discount Schedule for Local Full Time Staff
• Policy on the payment of school fees (Kindy to Year 11)
• Policy on School Fees
• Policy 3.302 Policy of the payment of school fees (Year 12 - Year13)

The school caters for students aged two to eighteen. Application for admission should be made on the Registration Form which can be downloaded from the link below or collected from the school main office and must be accompanied by a fee of $150 Brunei dollars (non-refundable). Registration does not guarantee a place in the school.

All applicants are reminded that the medium of instruction is English and a working knowledge of spoken English is essential before admission. Minimum proficiency levels for non-native speakers have been established. All applicants will be assessed for correct year placement.

Children enter Kindergarten in September, if their fourth birthday falls in that school year (beginning 1st September).
New arrivals to the school may be admitted during the school year provided there is an appropriate programme to meet the needs of that student and there is room within that level.

THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION and THE IMMIGRATION DEPARTMENT require all students to be registered. STUDENT PASS Application form is available at the Main Office.

|  Registration FORM Page 1 |  Registration FORM Page 2 | as attached 

This is payable upon initial application to the school. Initial assessment cannot take place until this fee has been paid. Registration does not guarantee a place, but it will entitle a child to a place on an appropriate waiting list in the event that the year group is full.

All ex-students returning to the school are required to repeat the registration process and pay the appropriate registration fee.


Entrance Fee (non refundable)
Entrance Fees are a one time, non refundable fee paid on behalf of a specific student prior to entry to the school. This Entrance Fee remains valid for the duration of enrolment and upon return to the school should the said student re-enrol after an unspecified time.

If a second or subsequent child enters the school within a three-year period of an elder child having left the school they will only be required to pay the pro rata Entrance Fee.

Pre-Kindergarten Entrance Fee (non refundable)

Children on the wait list will get priority entrance if 50% of the entrance fee is paid upon acceptance of this offer. The balance of the entrance fee is payable when the child moves up to Kindergarten and is not refundable. Should you not wish to take up this offer, your child will remain on the waitlist. 50% Entrance fee is payable as follows:

Pre-Kindergarten Fee Structure ( Effecive Term 1 - August 2011)

(Effective Term 1 - August 2011)

Termly fees must be paid in the first two weeks beginning of each term.

The withdrawal deposit is refundable if one (1) term's notice of student withdrawal is given in writing. Refund is dependent upon all school property being returned in acceptable condition and all fees paid. 

Tuition fees

The Tuition Fee from Kindy to Year 10 and Year 12 are billed for 3 terms. 
The Tuition Fee for Year 11 and Year 13 are billed for 2 terms only.

The schedule is as per Table 1, & Table 2,
All payments are to be settled by the due date as stated on the invoice.
Tuition fees include the provision of all stationery and consumable items, with the exception of Years 12 & 13

Tuition fees do not include examination fees for any external examinations
(eg CIE, ICT, IGCSE, 'O' level GCE, IB)


PAYMENT OF FEES
Fees are to be paid as outlined in the attached policy reference number Policy/3.302/02(amended16.1.02).

TUITION FEES - Per term - three terms per year as attached

SCHOOL FEES TABLE FOR
KINDERGARTEN TO YEAR 11
2011/2012

TABLE 1

**For Year 11 the annual tuition fees are charged over Term 1 and Term 2 only.

** Non IGCSE students leaving from Y11 in December will be entitled to a refund equivalent to a pro rata refund 

     i.e  $1,750 for Option 1 & $2,000 for Option 2. 

Parents wishing to pay for the whole school year will receive a 5% discount on the Tuition fees. This discount is only applicable if the fees are paid by the end of the second complete week of the First Term only. Please note that payment by credit card for this option will only be entitled to a 2% discount.

 Please refer to policy 3.302 for full details.

SCHOOL FEES TABLE 2011/2012
(From Yr 12 to Year 13)

IB - TABLE 2

* Year 12 annual tuition fees are charged for 3 terms.

**Year 13 annual tuition fees are charged over Term 1 and Term 2 only.

Parents wishing to pay for the whole school year will receive a 5% discount on the Tuition fees. This discount is only applicable if the fees are paid by the end of the second complete week of the First Term only. Please note that payment by credit card for this option will only be entitled to a 2% discount.

Please refer to policy 3.302 for full details.

LATE ENTRY STUDENT ONLY

(From Yr 12 to Year 13)

IB - TABLE 2A (January Intake)

Year 12 annual tuition fees are charged for 3 terms.
**Year 13 annual tuition fees are charged over Term 1 and Term 2 only.
Please refer to policy 3.302 for full details.                        

Residence Student

           Fee Structure for Secondary School

                School Year 2011 - 2012 

Refundable Withdrawal Deposit

  Parents wishing to withdraw their children will need to give one (1) term's notice in order to have the withdrawal deposit  refunded.


Payment can be made by bank transfer with the following information: 

     Name:       The International School (B) Bhd

     Bank:         HSBC

     Account No: 001-019249-001

     Sort Code:   HSBCBNBB

     Or by VISA & MASTER Card

The school is now at the end of a very busy academic year, and has completed a vigorous self-study.  The self-study looked at many aspects of the school both operational and educational. The outcome of this self-study is a report which is sent to the CIS Head Office in Madrid, Spain and to the visiting team which consists of administrators and teachers from other international schools in Asia.  For a summary of the overall report please click here.  This outlines the main ratings of whether we as a school feel we are meeting, not meeting or exceeding the standards outlined by CIS.  Following from this, the School has had a closer look at its strengths and weaknesses in each of these areas and outlined a plan for improvement.  For a summary report please click here.

For more details of the final report, one copy will be available in the Main Office (from 1st September onwards) for you to look through and notice boards will be updated on a regular basis with further information.

The report will be sent off to the visiting CIS team in September 2004 and the school will prepare for the team visit which will take place during the week beginning 25th October 2004.

C Hancox

CIS Self-study Chairperson (July 04)

Archive of information

The Annual Survey 2003.  For the conclusion of the results click here

As you are aware, the school completed an opinion survey last term which will contribute to Part I of the self-study.  

The Steering Committee - For details of team leaders click here

Details of the accreditation process at ISB can be found by clicking on the link to the presentation about accreditation.

(you will need Adobe Acrobat to read the attachments).  To download Adobe Acrobat please click here

Successful CIS Accreditation

ISB has been awarded accreditation status from the Council of International Schools (CIS). This follows a one year self study period followed by a nine member team visit in October 2004.

ISB is the first school in Borneo to successfully complete the process. The award of CIS accreditation status reflects the school matching or exceeding internationally agreed standards. As such, parents and prospective parents can be assured that ISB offers an educational experience that is of the highest standard.