International School Brunei - Bandar Campus

ISB's Bandar Campus is situated in the Sungai Akar area of Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei's capital. The campus is accessible via major roads and is approximately 10 minutes from Brunei International Airport. Public bus routes 37 and 38 serve the area, though services are limited. The campus is located in a residential neighborhood, providing a serene environment for students.

ISB Bandar Campus offers education from Early Years (ages 2–5) through Primary (Years 1–6), Secondary (Years 7–11), and Pre-University (Years 12–13). The curriculum follows the British system, culminating in IGCSEs and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.

ISB is a co-educational and boarding school. Boarding facilities are available for students from Year 7 onwards.

ISB provides support for students with additional learning needs through its Centre for Inclusive Learning (CIL) in Panaga. The CIL offers tailored programs for students with diverse needs, including cognitive, communication, social, emotional, and physical development.

ISB is an independent international school with no formal affiliation to any specific country.

ISB is a secular institution with no religious affiliation.

In Early Years, the school day begins at 7:25 AM and ends at 11:30 AM.

In Primary, the school day begins at 7:25 AM and ends at 1:45 PM.

In Secondary, the school day begins at 7:15 AM and ends at 2:15 PM.

The ISB website does not provide explicit information about a school bus service for day students. However, transportation is provided for boarding students, with routes operating between Bandar Seri Begawan (BSB), Kuala Belait (KB), and Seria. This service is available at an annual cost of BND 1,550 to BND 1,600.

International School Brunei (ISB) offers a structured international curriculum from early years to pre-university. In the Primary School (ages 2–11), students follow the UK National Curriculum adapted to a local context, with an emphasis on inquiry-based learning. In Secondary (Years 7–9), the curriculum remains broad and balanced, continuing UK subject frameworks. Students in Years 10–11 study for the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) across a range of subjects. In Years 12–13, students follow the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), a two-year pre-university qualification recognised by universities worldwide. The curriculum is supported by specialist teaching in areas such as languages, arts, sports, and sciences throughout.

ISB integrates social and emotional learning throughout its curriculum, particularly through the in-house Global Life Skills programme in Secondary School, which emphasizes personal, social, and emotional development. The Pastoral Team, comprising tutors, Heads of Year, and counsellors, provides personalized support to address students' individual needs.

ISB is not a specialist SEN institution.

ISB offers an EAL programme to assist students for whom English is an additional language.

ISB prioritizes the mental wellbeing of its students by embedding wellbeing practices within its curriculum and providing access to a highly qualified Pastoral Team.

ISB is committed to safeguarding its students by implementing policies and practices that provide a safe learning environment. The school has Designated Safeguarding Leads and ensures safe recruitment practices through safeguarding checks for all employees and associates. The Child Protection Policy outlines the school's responsibility to protect and ensure the welfare of children and young people in its care.

1. Submit the application form and required documentation.
Parents complete the online application form and pay a non-refundable application fee of BND 200. Supporting documents include: recent school reports, a copy of the student’s birth certificate, medical form, parent questionnaire, two passport-size photographs, and copies of parents’ passports and Brunei identity cards (if applicable).

2. Diagnostic testing and interview (if applicable).
Some students may be asked to sit diagnostic assessments or attend an interview to help determine appropriate placement and support needs. These may be conducted on-site or remotely for overseas applicants.

3. Placement decision.
The Admissions team will review all documentation and assessment outcomes. If the year group has available space and the student is eligible, ISB aims to issue a decision within five working days.

4. Confirmation of enrolment.
Once a place is offered, families must formally accept the offer and complete the enrolment process. Parents receive orientation and onboarding details to support their child’s transition.

ISB offers scholarships for Brunei-based students who have completed their GCE O-Level or GCSE examinations and wish to enter the IB Diploma Programme. Applicants must meet academic and holistic criteria and pass a selective application process.

ISB operates on a rolling admissions basis and does not publicly specify a formal waitlist or pool system.