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Seri Mulia Sarjana International School

Brunei

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees BND 2,350 - 2,550
Ages 0 - 0 years
Pupil numbers 600
Type Co-educational
Opened 1998
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, British Curriculum, British Curriculum, Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Bespoke Curriculum, Korean Curriculum, Malaysian Curriculum, Singapore Curriculum, Singapore Curriculum, Waldorf Steiner Curriculum
Taught languages Malay, Mandarin
Strengths Languages, Academic Enrichment, Outdoor Education
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School
Introduction

Seri Mulia Sarjana International School (SMSIS) opened in 1998. It began as a Special English Language class within the former PDS School and moved to a new campus in 1998, becoming PDS International School. In 2008 a name change updated the school to Seri Mulia Sarjana International School. The campus sits in the Gadong/Mata-Mata area of Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei's capital. The latitude/longitude of the campus are 4.9003042, 114.9003268. SMSIS is an international school serving expatriate and Bruneian families, with Early Years and Primary education; it prepares students for Secondary years. Principal: Chong Wee Meng. The language of instruction is English, with Bahasa Melayu integrated from Kindergarten 2 to Year 6 and Mandarin offered as an elective. Curricula include the Early Years Foundation Stage and Cambridge Primary Programme, with Brunei SPN 21 subjects (MIB, Bahasa Melayu, Islamic Religious Knowledge) as compulsory in local contexts. The school publishes field trips and co-curricular activity content indicating a broad program of academic and cultural activities, and a Parent-Teacher Association exists. SMSIS has accreditation activity including a WASC candidacy.

www.smsarjanais.edu.bn

Spg. 340 Kg Mata-Mata, Jalan Gadong, Bandar Seri Begawan BE1718, Brunei

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The Essentials

Seri Mulia Sarjana International School has 600 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
SMSIS is located at Spg. 340 Jalan Gadong, Kg Mata-Mata, Bandar Seri Begawan BE 1718, Negara Brunei Darussalam. The address places the campus in the Gadong area of Brunei's capital, accessible by road. The school serves expatriate families alongside Bruneian residents.

Stages
SMSIS provides Early Years (EYFS) through Primary education. The Primary curriculum runs on the Cambridge Primary Programme for core subjects (English, Mathematics, Science and ICT Starters), and Kindergarten 1 to Year 6 are the listed year levels.

Type
SMSIS operates as an international day school and is co-educational. The admissions policy indicates a focus on expatriate and Bruneian families, implying non-segregated gender provision.

Additional learning support
SMSIS provides a Health Clinic with a school nurse to support student health and safety. There is a designated Student Support Unit for learning-support needs. Public details of specific SEN provisions are not published on the site.

Country affiliation
No formal country affiliation is published for SMSIS. The curriculum uses the UK-origin Cambridge Primary Programme for core subjects and Brunei's SPN 21 for local subjects, reflecting a dual-framework approach.

Religious affiliation
There is no explicit religious affiliation stated for SMSIS. Brunei's SPN 21 curriculum includes Islamic Religious Knowledge for Muslim students as part of the national framework, but the school itself is described as international and non-sectarian.

School day structure
SMSIS uses a two-session day structure: a Morning Session and an Afternoon Session. The exact start/end times are not published in accessible text.

Bus service
Public information about a school bus service is not published on the SMSIS site. Families should contact the school to discuss transport arrangements. Contact details are available through the school's Contact Us page.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Seri Mulia Sarjana International School ranges from BND 2,350 to BND 2,550 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration Fee

- Application / registration fee: BND 100.

Tuition fees by year group (published annual amounts)

- Nursery 2 (age 2): BND 2,350 per year.
- Kindergarten 1 (age 3): BND 2,350 per year.
- Kindergarten 2 (age 4): BND 2,350 per year.
- Kindergarten 3 (age 5): BND 2,550 per year.
- Year 1 (age 6): BND 2,550 per year.
- Year 2 (age 7): BND 2,550 per year.
- Year 3 (age 8): BND 2,550 per year.
- Year 4 (age 9): BND 2,550 per year.
- Year 5 (age 10): BND 2,550 per year.

Per-term breakdown and how fees are presented

- Tuition amounts are published as annual totals. A per-term or per-semester breakdown is not published in the publicly available fee listings; parents should treat the figures above as the annual tuition charge.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Confirmation requirement: upon confirmation of enrolment the school requires payment equal to two (2) monthsadvance school fees.
- The school publishes tuition as an annual figure; the schoolrequires the two-month advance at acceptance and operates a separate invoicing/payment schedule for the remaining balance according to its enrolment and billing procedures (details of instalment dates and monthly/term billing are handled by the school at admission).

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable; the school is an early years and primary day school (ages typically 2to 11) and does not publish any boarding charges.

Other costs and additional fees

- The published tuition does not include certain additional costs such as uniforms, books, external academic competitions, extracurricular activities, school trips, and other activity-specific charges; these items are charged separately.
- Typical additional items that may be charged: school uniform, textbooks/workbooks, examination or external assessment fees, extra-curricular activity fees, transport (if applicable), and selected field-trip/activity costs. Specific prices for these items are not published as part of the generic tuition figures.

Refund information

- The advance payment required on confirmation (two monthsschool fees) is treated as non-refundable if the child does not attend or if the child leaves the school after confirmation.

Fee payment options

- The school publishes an online bank transfer procedure and accepts bank transfer as a method of payment; details and account information are provided by the school during the admissions/payment process.
- Other payment methods (credit/debit card, cheque, cash, standing instruction) are not explicitly published in the publicly available fee summaries; parents receive the full list of acceptable payment methods and instructions from the school at enrolment.
Academics

Seri Mulia Sarjana International School teaches EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, British Curriculum, British Curriculum, Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Bespoke Curriculum, Korean Curriculum, Malaysian Curriculum, Singapore Curriculum, Singapore Curriculum, Waldorf Steiner Curriculum for students aged 0 to 0.

Curriculum
Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is used for the youngest learners, delivered through a thematic approach with prime areas (Personal, Social and Emotional Development; Communication and Language; Physical Development) and specific areas (Literacy, Mathematics, Knowledge and Understanding the World, Creative Development) to support school readiness. In Primary, Cambridge Primary Curriculum covers English, Mathematics, Science and ICT Starters, providing a solid foundation and integrated assessment. Cambridge Primary provides progression-based assessment, including Cambridge Primary Progression Tests (Stages 3–6) to monitor progress and Cambridge Primary Checkpoint, generally taken at the end of Stage 6. Non-core subjects follow the UK National Curriculum in England (PSHE, Social Studies, Music, Physical Education, Art and Design). Brunei's SPN 21 framework applies to MIB, Bahasa Melayu and Islamic Religious Knowledge and is compulsory for local and expatriate Muslim students. Bahasa Melayu is taught from Kindergarten 2 through Year 6, and Mandarin is offered as an elective foreign language.
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Reputation
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Expression of Interest and intake timing. Begin the admissions process by submitting an Expression of Interest to the school. SMSIS notes that expatriate families arrive in Brunei regularly and that admissions occur year-round, with a major intake at the start of the school year in January. The school can assist in predetermining a place for a prospective student if needed.

2. Enrollment documentation. After expressing interest, obtain and submit the Enrollment Form along with the required documents to the Admission Office. You must provide three copies of the completed BPS 12 form, two passport‑sized photos of the child, three copies of the child's birth certificate, and three copies of the student's passport (for expatriate students, the passport copies should show the dependent or student visa stamp). You also need three copies of the parents' IC, three copies of the parents' passports (for expatriates, stamps such as dependent or employment pass), three copies of the child's leaving certificate (if applicable), and three copies of reports detailing the child's educational needs (health/immunization records, medical report, previous school reports, and any development centre reports).

3. Pre‑assessment and entrance assessment. The school conducts a pre‑assessment and an entrance assessment to determine appropriate placement and readiness for the applicant. These assessments help establish the grade level corresponding to the child's age and capabilities. Access to the assessment schedule is provided by the Admissions Office as part of the process.

4. Confirmation of enrollment and deposit. Upon completion of the assessments and acceptance into the program, enrollment is confirmed by paying two (2) months' advance school fees. This advance payment secures the child's place in the school registry and is strictly non‑refundable. Ensure that the required enrollment form and documentation are already in place to proceed to this step.

5. International student processing (Student Pass). For foreign/international students, begin the Student Pass endorsement process. This requires submitting the Student Pass application and supporting documents (including passport copies showing the dependent or employment pass stamps) and coordinating with the appropriate authorities for endorsement. The school assists with the endorsement and related steps once the enrollment is confirmed.

6. Commencement of schooling. After completing the above steps, the student commences at SMSIS. Admissions are year‑round, with the major intake in January each year, and the school can assist in planning a start date that aligns with the family's relocation timeline. Orientation and class assignment follow enrollment confirmation.

7. Withdrawal and notice. If you need to withdraw a student, submit a Notice of Withdrawal form to the SMSIS Administrative Office and provide two months' advance notice. If the notice is short, the school reserves the right to charge fees appropriate to the reduced notice period. This withdrawal policy helps keep the registry accurate and allows for orderly transitions.

8. Fees overview (deposit and typical fee context). After enrollment confirmation, families pay two months' advance fees to secure placement. The exact amount depends on the grade and the current fee schedule. For context, early information from third‑party sources indicates that SMSIS typically publishes annual fees around the Brunei Dollar 2,350–2,550 range by level, with variations by preschool and primary years.

Scholarships
There is no publicly published information on SMSIS offering scholarships or a scholarships program on the admissions pages.

Waitlist
SMSIS does not publish a waitlist or pool system in its admissions materials.
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