International Schools in Brunei
Compare 18 international schools in Brunei. Filter by curriculum, fees (average BND 8,461), location, and more to find the right international school now.
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- Schools listed
- 18
- Curricula
- 20
- Average annual fee
- BND 9,402
- Fee range
- BND 1,500 – 28,896
More school facts
- Most common curriculum
- British Curriculum (19 schools)
- Average school size
- 1,253 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- Chung Hwa Middle School
- Oldest
- Chung Hwa Middle School (1922)
- With boarding
- 3
About international schools in Brunei
Brunei’s international schools are small-network, English-medium campuses serving a mix of expatriate and local families; many follow British-style pathways (Cambridge IGCSE/A-levels) or offer the International Baccalaureate at upper years, and a few provide vocational options alongside academic routes. Parents should expect English as the primary language of instruction while Malay (and Arabic in religious contexts) and languages such as Mandarin are commonly taught or offered as additional languages. Tuition varies widely by school and age, with the largest international schools charging substantially higher annual fees than smaller or mid-range providers, and extra costs for transport, uniforms and activities are typical. Most international schools follow a Northern-Hemisphere, August/September academic year with three terms, run entry assessments or interviews, and maintain waiting lists for popular year groups - so begin enquiries several months before you need a place and have passports, recent school reports and immunisation records ready.
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Choosing an international school in Brunei
Curricula
There are 18 international schools in Brunei covering 20 curricula. The most widely offered are British Curriculum (19), Cambridge IGCSE (6), Cambridge A Levels (4), EYFS (Early years foundation stage) (4), IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum) (3). If your child may move countries again, an internationally-portable curriculum (IB, or Cambridge/British) keeps options open; if you're likely to settle, a curriculum matching your home or target university system can be the better fit.
Fees & what they cover
Annual tuition across Brunei runs from about BND 1,500 to BND 28,896, averaging roughly BND 9,402. Budget for one-off costs on top — application and enrolment fees, a refundable deposit, uniform, transport and exams.
Admissions & timing
Sought-after schools in Brunei run waiting lists, so apply early — ideally a term or two ahead. Most admissions involve an application, prior school reports and an assessment or interview, with entry points often tied to the school year. Each school's profile shows term dates, open days and how to enquire.
Boarding
3 of the 18 schools offer boarding — useful if you're relocating or want weekly or full boarding.
How doris stays impartial
doris lists every international school in Brunei we can find — not only those that pay. We take no placement fees and sell no rankings or "top school" spots, so the schools above aren't ordered by who paid most. Details come from the schools' own information and public sources, and you can compare any of them side by side.
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