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Most popular international schools in Brunei

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The five schools Brunei parents researched most this year, chosen from the 17 international schools in the country. Ranked by how many families opened each school’s profile and spent time reading it between July 2025 and June 2026, then the full picture on curricula, class sizes and fees.

17
International schools
inc. 3 boarding
BND 8.5K
Average school fee
For a 12 yr old
1,253
Average school size
25 – 3,500 students
22.0
Average class size
Range 20 - 24

The 2026 ranking

Brunei’s five most-researched schools

Ranked purely by parent interest — the number of families who opened each school’s profile and spent time reading it between July 2025 and June 2026.

1 Jerudong International School — international school in Brunei

Jerudong International School

Jerudong International School (JIS), established in 1997, is a British International day and boarding school located in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei. Catering to students aged 2 to 18 from over 45 countries, JIS offers a British International curriculum including the EYFS, IGCSE, A Levels, IB Diploma, and BTEC programs. The school boasts a 120-acre campus equipped with 27 science laboratories, a Performing Arts Centre, music faculty, art, design, and technology studios, and extensive sports facilities. With a strong emphasis on academic excellence and personal development, JIS provides a nurturing environment for students to thrive.

BND 0.0 BND 28.9K
🏷️ BND 13,512 – 28,896 / year
😊 Ages 2 to 18
📖 IB (DP), British Curriculum, BTEC Qualification, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
📍 Brunei
2 Chung Hwa Middle School — international school in Brunei

Chung Hwa Middle School

Chung Hwa Middle School (CHMS), Bandar Seri Begawan, is a private, co‑educational campus serving preschool through secondary levels in Brunei's capital. The school is organized into three divisions: Kindergarten for ages 3–6, Primary School, and Secondary School. In Primary, the curriculum follows Brunei's 21st Century Education System, with Lower and Upper Primary delivering language‑rich instruction across 12 subjects, all taught in English, while Malay and Chinese are taught as languages. Lower Primary students take part in the government PSR examination at the end of Primary, and Upper Primary follows the same pathway. In Secondary, the school follows a 21st Century Education System framework for Year 7–8, with Year 11 culminating in the GCE O Level, and the Malay Islam Monarch Concept (MIB) integrated into the program. English is the medium for most subjects, with Chinese and Malay taught as languages; CHMS also emphasizes extracurriculars, including Academic Societies, Uniform Groups, and Sports Clubs. The principal is Kho Guik Lan. The campus is located at Jalan Berangan, Bandar Seri Begawan BS8211. Coordinates: 4.8948373, 114.9446416. CHMS celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2022.

BND 0.0 BND 28.9K
🏷️ BND 0 – 0 / year
😊 Ages 3 to 16
📖 British Curriculum
📍 Brunei
3 Stella's School — international school in Brunei

Stella's School

Stella's School Brunei was established in 1969 by the late Mrs Stella Litherland to provide a British-type education for expatriate families. The campus is located at No 4 & 7, Simpang 538, Jalan Kebangsaan Lama, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam. The school offers Kindergarten for ages 3–5 and Primary through Year 6, with English as the language of instruction and Bahasa Melayu taught as a subject. The English department emphasizes daily reading, writing and grammar, supported by a well-stocked school library. Regular field trips, assemblies and Friday clubs (including Scouts, cooking, baking, Science and Outdoor activities) enrich the curriculum. The principal is Lise K Lee. The school aims to develop confident, independent learners who can adapt to an ever-changing world.

🏷️ Fees not listed
😊 Ages 3 to 12
📖 British Curriculum
📍 Brunei
4 International School Brunei - Bandar Campus — international school in Brunei

International School Brunei - Bandar Campus

International School Brunei (ISB) – Bandar Campus is a co-educational day and boarding school located in the serene area of Sungai Hanching, Bandar Seri Begawan. Established in 1964, ISB offers education for students aged 2 to 18, following an adapted England and Wales curriculum, progressing to IGCSE and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). The campus, inaugurated in 2015, is designed with eco-friendly principles, reflecting the school's commitment to sustainability. ISB's diverse student body represents over 40 nationalities, fostering a multicultural learning environment.

BND 0.0 BND 28.9K
🏷️ BND 6,840 – 20,010 / year
😊 Ages 2 to 18
📖 IB (DP), IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE
📍 Brunei
5 ISB Centre for Inclusive Learning — international school in Brunei

ISB Centre for Inclusive Learning

The Centre for Inclusive Learning (CIL) is a specialist educational setting operated by International School Brunei, located in Panaga, Kuala Belait. Opened in 2021, CIL provides personalised education for children with diverse learning needs, including cognitive, communication, social-emotional, and sensory or physical challenges. Designed for students who require a highly individualised approach outside a mainstream classroom, the centre offers a calm, structured environment with small group and one-to-one teaching. Students benefit from access to shared facilities and activities at the nearby ISB Seria Campus, supporting social inclusion.

🏷️ Fees not listed
😊 Ages 2 to 13
📖 SEN focussed
📍 Brunei

What’s on offer

Curricula & languages in Brunei

The mix of programmes and teaching languages across all 17 schools. Many offer more than one curriculum, so totals run higher than the school count.

Most popular curricula

Number of schools teaching each curriculum.

British
13
Cambridge
5
International
5
IB
2
Montessori
2
Other
2

Languages of instruction

Number of schools teaching in each language.

English
17
Malay
3
Arabic
1

Size & classes

How big are the schools, and the classes?

School size and class size shape day-to-day experience as much as curriculum does.

School size, by students

Schools grouped by total enrolment.

Avg 1,253
3
2
2
0
1
25–720721–1,4161,417–2,1122,113–2,8082,809–3,500

Average school size is 1,253 students · based on the 8 schools that report enrolment.

Class size

Schools grouped by typical class size.

Avg 22.0
4
20–24

Average class size is 22.0 students · based on the 4 schools that report it.

What it costs

Annual fees in Brunei

Fees shown are one year for a 12-year-old (or the closest age available), excluding one-time enrolment costs.

Fees at a glance

Across the 10 schools that publish a price for a 12-year-old. All figures in BND.

Minimum
0
Average
8,462
Maximum
21,204

Schools by fee band

How many schools sit in each annual-fee range.

BND 0.0 – 10.6K
6
BND 10.6K – 21.2K
4

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