Yes

Yes, we have an Intensive language Programme (ILP) in English available for Junior School students (ages 4 - 10 years) and for the first three years of senior school (Middle Years) - ages 11 -14 years,
As students enter the 2 years IGCSE programme in Year 10 they do require a good understanding of English from Year 10 (14/15 years of age).

Bahasa Melayu, Chinese, Malay, French, Spanish. We also have a Nepali Culture and Language programme as part of the co-curricular provision,

This varies according to the age of the students.
For 2 - 7 years old (Nursery - Year 2) maximum would be 20 students per class (Early Years also has additional Teaching Assistants to ensure the correct staff : student ratio).
For 7-11 years old (Years 3-6 Junior School) maximum is 22 students per class.
for 11 - 16 years old (Years 7-11 Senior School) maximum is 22 students per class.
For 16-18 years old (Years 12-13 Senior School) maximum is 18 students per class. This would usually be in the most popular subjects for A Level and IB Diploma.

As the majority of the school years are fully subscribed, most classes are at capacity.
For 2 - 7 years old (Nursery - Year 2) maximum would be 20 students per class (Early Year also has additional Teaching Assistants to ensure the correct staff:student ratio).
For 7-11 years old (Years 3-6 Junior School) maximum is 22 students per class.
for 11 - 16 years old (Years 7-11 Senior School) maximum is 22 students per class.
For 16-18 years old (Years 12-13 Senior School) maximum is 18 students per class. This would usually be in the popular subjects for A Level and IB Diploma.

Yes. They are a key part of our provision in the Junior School to ensure the right staff : student ratio is upheld in the Early Years. For Years 2-6 in Junior School there are also Teaching Assistants for every year level.

JUNIOR SCHOOL
Junior School (Reception - Year 4): There are Chromebooks which teachers can book for their class to use.
Year 5-6 (Junior School): All Year 5 and 6 students are required to have a Chromebook.
ICT is taught as a specialist subject from Year 1 - 6 (5-11 years) in the Junior School.
All Junior School classrooms are equipped with interactive whiteboards.
The Science Laboratories for Years 4-6 in Junior School will also use technology as appropriate for the Science lessons with the specialist teachers.
SENIOR SCHOOL
Use of technology is extensive! The school campus is fully WIFI with a Firewall including all the Boarding Houses.
Year 7 - Year 9 students are all required to have a Chromebook
Years 10-13 students are required to have a digital device - a laptop or Chromebook
Classrooms have interactive whiteboards as necessary.
Computing is a compulsory subject in Years 7 and 8. Year 9-13, students may select Computing as one of their options for IGCSE, A Level or IB Diploma.
Technology is used extensively within subjects as appropriate e.g. Art - Photography, Digital Art, Drama & Theatre - within the stage - lighting, sound, productions; Design & Technology - Product Design; within the science laboratories (Biology, Chemistry and Physics such as Data Logging Equipment), Music - Recording studio for Music Technology students and students using as co-curricular activity.

Yes. The school uses Seesaw in the Junior School. There is an online portal called Firefly for students, teachers and parents. We also use Google Classrooms.
Due to the technology set up within the school it was re-assuring to see the ease with which the school could transition to online provision.

Students come from a wide range of religious beliefs. However, no single religion is promoted within the school and no religious studies are taught.

We encourage our students to learn from each other and to be respectful of each other's faiths, cultures and customs.

Year 10 and 11 students study for the IGCSE.
Year 12 and 13 students have a choice of three different pathways as pre-university courses - A Levels, the IB Diploma and the International BTEC in Creative Media.
Jerudong International School is an accredited SAT Centre so students hoping to progress to American Universities are able to elect to take the SATs here.
Other examinations on offer are optional e.g. JIS is a registered examination centre for ABRSM (The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music) and Rockschool (RSL).

IGCSE RESULTS 2022:
151 students sat for the IGCSEs in June 2022.
53.5% of all grades awarded were A*-A Grades (Level 9-7).
95% of all grades awarded were A* - C grades (Level 9-4).
One student achieved 11 A*/ A in her IGCSEs.
Six students achieved 10 A* / A. A further 15 students achieved 9 A*/A and a further 13 students achieved 8A*/A.

A LEVEL RESULTS 2022
124 students sat for the A Levels in June 2022.
43.5% of all grades awarded were A*-A Grades
64% of all grades awarded were A*-B Grades
Five students achieved A* in all four subjects studied. A further 8 students achieve A* or A in four A Level subjects.
Eighteen students achieved 3 A Levels at A* or A grades.

IB DIPLOMA RESULTS 2022:
43 students sat for the IB Diploma in May 2022.
The highest score achieved was 44 points.
12 students achieved 40 points or above.
53% of the JIS students achieved 36 points or above.
The World Average IB Diploma Point score was 32. JIS IB students average score was 35.4.

Junior School students are required to practice reading every day.
Senior School students:
Years 7-8 are required to read for 30 minutes every night. In addition, they will have approximately 60 minutes of Homework in English, Maths, Sciences, Languages, History and Geography given 4 times a week, over a minimum of 2 nights.

Year 9 are required to read for 30 minutes every night. In addition, they will have approximately 60 minutes of Homework in English, Maths per week. Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geography and History - approximately 30 minutes per subject per week. Art & Design, Design & Technology, Drama, Computing and Music - 30 minutes per fortnight for each Option Subject. Students usually have a minimum of 2 nights to complete their Homework.

Years 10-11 are the IGCSE Examination Years so students have approximately a total of 90 minutes Homework in English and Maths given 2/3 times a week. Biology, Chemistry and Physics - 40 minutes per subject - weekly. Option subjects are 50 minutes per subject per week. Students are given 2 nights (minimum) to complete homework.
Years 12-13 - students studying for the IB Diploma and A Levels will be given Homework according to a carefully planned schedule in accordance with their courses.

As above.

All graduating students will progress to a higher educational institution.

Jerudong International School has a Learning Support Department and is able to offer a limited amount of support to children with special learning needs.

As Brunei is a small country (less than half a million people), the specialist support available is not as extensive as that for countries with larger populations. We advise parents to contact the school in advance so we can refer each child's details to the Academic and Learning Support Team for their advice and expertise. We are happy to liaise parents on a child by child basis to check there is the necessary provision within Brunei.

Every child is assessed as part of the application process. Where a student is identified as gifted, able and talented an extension programme is set up in that particular area.

The School has an educational psychologist so when enrolled in the school, students are able to access this service if required.

Yes. Every child is assessed as part of the enrolment process.

JIS has different entrance assessments depending on the age of your child.

Nursery - Year 2 will be a one to one assessment with the Assistant Head of Junior School and a senior teacher from that age group. Parents are also present!

Year 3-6 (Junior School) will complete an online assessment and also meet with the Head of Junior School.

For Senior School, Years 7-11, potential students complete an online assessment (Cognitive Ability Test, Maths and English Test) and these are followed up with a one to one interview with a senior member of the school e.g. Vice Principal, Head of Middle Years. Where a student's results are slightly lower than the entry level, a further assessment with the Head of English as an Additional Language and / or the Head of Learning Support may be arranged so that the school can double check the online assessments and ensure we have the full picture of each child.

For entry into JIS at Year 12 (A Levels, IB Diploma BTEC in Creative Media), entry is based on IGCSE grades and an online Cognitive Ability Test. Where a student comes from a different academic background, the school will arrange subject assessments as appropriate.

In some year levels - particularly in the Junior School, there are waiting lists.

No deadline. We are happy to accept applications throughout the academic year.

Yes. However, entry into Year 10 or above may not be permitted depending on when a student wishes to join the school and also what academic background they wish to move to JIS from.

Monday - Friday, 7:30am for all students.

This depends on the age of the child. Finishing times are:

JUNIOR SCHOOL
Nursery Class - 11:30am
Kindergarten - 12:30pm (Monday - Thursday), 11:30am (Friday)
Reception to Year 2: 2pm (Monday - Thursday), 11:30am (Friday)
Year 3-6: 2:45pm (Monday - Thursday), 11:30am (Friday)

SENIOR SCHOOL
3pm (Monday - Thursday), 11:45am (Friday).
However, there is an extensive Co-Curricular Programme on offer after school Monday - Thursday until 4:45pm and also some activities on Friday 2pm - 4pm and Saturday mornings too.

For Junior School children in Reception - Year 6, we offer an After School Care Club until 5:30pm on Monday - Thursday.

Our weekly boarding students have a bus service on Sunday evening and Friday afternoon. There is no daily bus service on offer in Brunei.

We have three extensive Canteens for Junior School, Years 7-11 and Years 12-13. Lunches are an additional cost.

Yes. All meals in Jerudong International School are halal and we can also cater for diabetic children, vegan, vegetarian, beef free etc. Children with food allergies are referred to our Health Centre and our school caterers are also advised too.

Yes

Jerudong International School offers approximately 300 extra-curricular activities depending on the age of the student. The School has an outstanding Performing Arts Centre which includes a theatre for 725, orchestra and music rehearsal rooms, dance studios. It has an award winning Outdoor Discovery Centre and also an extensive range of sports facilities (2 swimming pools, 3 soccer / rugby pitches, a Racquet sports centre for tennis & squash), 3 large airconditioned sports halls, a fitness centre and 3 covered basketball / netball courts) and . These are well utilized for the CCA programmes on offer.

There is an extensive range of sports. The school has two swimming pools (1x50 m training pool and an 8 lane 25m pool). It also has 3 soccer / rugby pitches, a racquet centre for squash and tennis, and 3 large airconditioned sports halls for badminton, basketball, netball, dodge ball and volleyball. In addition, there are three large outdoor, covered courts for e.g. Basketball, Netball. The school also has a climbing wall and a large, well equipped fitness suite.
The School runs the largest Duke of Edinburgh International Award Programme in SE Asia with significant numbers of students participating in Bronze, Silver and Gold Award levels.

Yes. We organise competitions locally against other schools. JIS is also part of FOBISIA (Federation of British International Schools in Asia) and participates in competitions with other FOBISIA schools.

The 120 acre single campus houses extensive Boarding facilities for up to 250 boarders, 27 science laboratories, 750 seat auditorium, 2 recording studios, 3 black box drama spaces. An award winning 10000m Outdoor Discovery Centre. The whole site is fully wifi.

- 2 swimming pools (1x50m training pool and an 8 lane 25m pool)
- 3 football and rugby pitches
- 3 air/conditioned sports halls
- 3 basketball and netball courts
- 1 racquet sports centre
- 1 climbing wall
- 1 x 100m sprint track
- 1 x fully equipped fitness suite

Boarding is available from 10 years and above in separate boys and girls accommodation.

Boarders are able to use the school facilities. A comprehensive programme of activities is run for the full boarding students at the weekends and on Public Holidays.

Founded in 1997, Jerudong International School is a large, well-established and well-resourced co-educational school. JIS offers a British International curriculum to over 1660 students, from 45 countries, aged 2-18 years, over 227 of whom are boarders.

JIS' well qualified, experienced teachers are primarily from the UK. As the premier independent school in Brunei, JIS serves both Bruneian and expatriate families. Jerudong International School graduates consistently progress to the world's leading universities.

In 2019, JIS became the first international school in the world to receive the 'Outstanding' category when inspected by the UK Ofsted appointed Penta organisation.

In 2023, Jerudong International School received the 'Beacon' Status from COBIS (Council of British International Schools) in three areas. These are Standard 2: Student Welfare
Standard 6: Boarding
Standard 10: Extra-Curricular, Enrichment and Engagement
It is the only school in the world to have achieved Beacon Status in three areas.

Jerudong International School is a vibrant, warm, friendly school. The independent Good Schools Guide commented in their review "At the risk of overpraising the school, there is one final observation to be made. This concerns the infectious enthusiasm you feel absolutely everywhere on campus - the surest and most noticeable sign of a very healthy school.”

JIS prides itself on providing an education that is not only academically challenging but also seeks to develop the whole student. JIS is broadly selective but looks at each individual child to see what they can bring to its community.