Jerudong International School
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Jerudong International School (JIS), established in 1997, is a private international school located in Jerudong, close to Bandar Seri Begawan
, the capital city of Brunei
. The school sits on a single campus in Jerudong
that occupies almost 300 acres (1.2 km²). It is a co-educational institution that follows the British Education System
which awards its students A-Level and GCSE qualifications. The school is a member of the Federation of British International Schools in South-East Asia
(FOBISSEA) and the Independent Association of Preparatory Schools (IAPS)
.
Jerudong International School is a day and boarding school providing education for both, girls and boys, between the ages of 2 and 18 years. It is governed by a Board of Directors whose members include representatives from the Brunei Investment Agency (BIA) and the Bruneian Ministry of Education.
Andrew Taylor is currently Acting Principal, following the departure of John Price to Haileybury Almaty, Kazakhstan. Andrew Fowler-Watt, currently Principal of The British School in Colombo, Sri Lanka, has been appointed Principal from September 2011
Boarding Fees
Tuition Fees do not include external examination fees, stationery or textbooks, the After School Care Club, Instrumental Music tuition, Intensive Language Programme fees and the cost of school trips or after school activities.
Starting from the 5th of September 2011 the new timetable will be as follows:
A school day is divided into 7 or 8 periods that typically last for 45 minutes that do not include Lunch and Mid-morning breaks. After-School Activities (ASAs) are observed everyday so a typical student would only leave school at around 5.00 PM.
, Edexcel
, CIE
and OCR
to award its students GCSE and A-Level examination.
Students undertaking the GCSE examinations are offered a choice of Accounting, Art, Business Studies, Design & Technology, Drama, Economics, English Literature, Food Technology, Geography, ICT, Music and Statistics, in addition to the mandatory subjects of Mathematics, English and the Sciences which are offered as a triple award. Students are required to take a minimum of 10 subjects in GCSEs.
A-Level students are offered Media Studies, Further Mathematics, Music Technology and Psychology in addition to the subjects offered at GCSE. Students are also given a choice of Biology, Chemistry and Physics as singular subjects. A-Level students are required to undertake 4 subjects at the start of their A-Level as well as doing the IELTS
or English Language to AS-Level.
JIS is currently going through the accreditation process for the International Baccalaureate (IB), and intends to offer this to students in year 12 starting in August 2011.
Language courses, for either A-Level and GCSE, can be taken up by students at the start of the academic year include Bahasa Malayu (O-Level and Foreign Language), French, Spanish, Mandarin and Urdu as well as Ugama classes for Muslim students. Enrollment in the accredited language courses usually depend on the level of proficiency exhibited by the students although classes for complete beginners are also available.
The JIS orchestra is one of the few orchestras in Brunei that have been privileged to perform for many international dignitaries such as HRH Crown Prince Al-Mutadee Billah, Prince Charles of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall. As an expression of appreciation after a private concert, HRH Prince Al-Mutadee Billah gave the JIS Orchestra the special Brunei model of the valuable Fazioli
concert grand piano which is produced with inlays of precious stones, mother of pearl and exotic woods.
Bandar Seri Begawan
Bandar Seri Begawan, with an estimated population 140,000 , is the capital and largest city of the Sultanate of Brunei...
, the capital city of Brunei
Brunei
Brunei , officially the State of Brunei Darussalam or the Nation of Brunei, the Abode of Peace , is a sovereign state located on the north coast of the island of Borneo, in Southeast Asia...
. The school sits on a single campus in Jerudong
Jerudong
Jerudong is an suburb-urban area in North west of Brunei. Its population is 21,000. Jerudong is located in the South West of Brunei-Muara District It is only 24 km to Bandar Seri Begawan. Jerudong is a well known small market town.-Climate:...
that occupies almost 300 acres (1.2 km²). It is a co-educational institution that follows the British Education System
Education in England
Education in England is overseen by the Department for Education and the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. Local authorities take responsibility for implementing policy for public education and state schools at a regional level....
which awards its students A-Level and GCSE qualifications. The school is a member of the Federation of British International Schools in South-East Asia
Federation of British International Schools in South East Asia
The Federation of British International Schools in South East Asia is a membership association of British schools in South and East Asia.-Malaysia:*Alice Smith International School*Garden International School*elc International School...
(FOBISSEA) and the Independent Association of Preparatory Schools (IAPS)
Independent Association of Preparatory Schools
The Independent Association of Preparatory Schools is a professional association for headteachers of independent preparatory schools in the UK and worldwide. The association is based in Leamington Spa in Warwickshire, England...
.
Jerudong International School is a day and boarding school providing education for both, girls and boys, between the ages of 2 and 18 years. It is governed by a Board of Directors whose members include representatives from the Brunei Investment Agency (BIA) and the Bruneian Ministry of Education.
Andrew Taylor is currently Acting Principal, following the departure of John Price to Haileybury Almaty, Kazakhstan. Andrew Fowler-Watt, currently Principal of The British School in Colombo, Sri Lanka, has been appointed Principal from September 2011
Tuition Fees
The annual tuition fees for 2011-2012 are;- Reception - B$7,656
- Kindergarten - B$10,236
- Reception to Year 6 - B$15,312
- Year 7 - B$15,312
- Year 8 to Year 11 - B$16,104
- Year 12 to Year 13 - B$16,848
Boarding Fees
- August - July - B$17,688
Tuition Fees do not include external examination fees, stationery or textbooks, the After School Care Club, Instrumental Music tuition, Intensive Language Programme fees and the cost of school trips or after school activities.
School Days
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday | 7.40 AM - 3.01 PM |
| Tuesday | 7.40 AM - 2.15 PM |
| Wednesday | 7.40 AM - 3.00 PM |
| Thursday | 7.40 AM - 2.30 PM |
| Friday | 7.40 AM - 2.30 PM |
Starting from the 5th of September 2011 the new timetable will be as follows:
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday | 7.40 AM - 3.00 PM |
| Tuesday | 7.40 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7.40 AM - 3.00 PM |
| Thursday | 7.40 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Friday | 7.40 AM - 12:00 PM |
A school day is divided into 7 or 8 periods that typically last for 45 minutes that do not include Lunch and Mid-morning breaks. After-School Activities (ASAs) are observed everyday so a typical student would only leave school at around 5.00 PM.
Accreditation and Subjects
JIS is accredited by AQAAssessment and Qualifications Alliance
AQA is an Awarding Body in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. It compiles specifications and holds examinations in various subjects at GCSE, AS and A Level and offers vocational qualifications. AQA is a registered charity and independent of the Government...
, Edexcel
Edexcel
Edexcel, a UK company, is one of England, Wales and Northern Ireland's five main examination boards, and is wholly owned by the private-sector Pearson PLC, a UK-based media and publishing conglomerate. Its name is a portmanteau word derived from the words "educational" and "excellence"...
, CIE
Cambridge International Examinations
University of Cambridge International Examinations is a provider of international qualifications for students between the ages of 14 and 19, offering examinations and qualifications in more than 150 countries. It is an Examination Board under Cambridge Assessment, founded in 1858 as a department...
and OCR
OCR (examination board)
OCR is an examination board that sets examinations and awards qualifications . It is one of England, Wales and Northern Ireland's five main examination boards....
to award its students GCSE and A-Level examination.
Students undertaking the GCSE examinations are offered a choice of Accounting, Art, Business Studies, Design & Technology, Drama, Economics, English Literature, Food Technology, Geography, ICT, Music and Statistics, in addition to the mandatory subjects of Mathematics, English and the Sciences which are offered as a triple award. Students are required to take a minimum of 10 subjects in GCSEs.
A-Level students are offered Media Studies, Further Mathematics, Music Technology and Psychology in addition to the subjects offered at GCSE. Students are also given a choice of Biology, Chemistry and Physics as singular subjects. A-Level students are required to undertake 4 subjects at the start of their A-Level as well as doing the IELTS
IELTS
IELTS , or 'International English Language Testing System', is an international standardised test of English language proficiency. It is jointly managed by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, the British Council and IDP Education Pty Ltd, and was established in 1989.There are two versions of...
or English Language to AS-Level.
JIS is currently going through the accreditation process for the International Baccalaureate (IB), and intends to offer this to students in year 12 starting in August 2011.
Language courses, for either A-Level and GCSE, can be taken up by students at the start of the academic year include Bahasa Malayu (O-Level and Foreign Language), French, Spanish, Mandarin and Urdu as well as Ugama classes for Muslim students. Enrollment in the accredited language courses usually depend on the level of proficiency exhibited by the students although classes for complete beginners are also available.
After School Activities
After School Activities(ASAs), which are observed everyday after school, play an important role in the JIS education system. JIS offers a wide range of activities that are divided into general categories such as sport, music, leisure and academic. As well as providing students such a variety in ASAs, JIS also conducts the prestigious Duke of Edinburgh's Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards.Academic
- Senior Model United Nations
- Junior Model United Nations
- Computer Science Club
- Physics After School
- Homework Group
- Fun With Accounts
Sport
- Badminton - Social & Elite
- Basketball - U15s & U18s
- Cricket
- Equestrian - Intermediate & Novice
- Football - U15s & U18s
- Golf - Social
- Netball - Girls U15s & U18s
- Rugby - Boys U15s & U18s
- Tennis - U15s & U18s
- Softball
- Squash
Music
- Barbershop Boys
- Concert Band
- Drum Line
- Jazz Band
- Percussion - Concert Band
- Jerudong Chorale
- SATB Show Choir
- XL Voce
- Jerudong Senior String Quartet
- JIS Orchestra
- JIS Piano Lessons
- JIS Guitar Lessons
JIS Orchestra
The JIS orchestra is one of the few orchestras in Brunei that have been privileged to perform for many international dignitaries such as HRH Crown Prince Al-Mutadee Billah, Prince Charles of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall. As an expression of appreciation after a private concert, HRH Prince Al-Mutadee Billah gave the JIS Orchestra the special Brunei model of the valuable Fazioli
Fazioli
Fazioli Pianoforti is a piano manufacturing company based in Sacile, Italy.Fazioli currently produces 110 pianos a year from its single factory, and has annual revenues of €6 million.- History :...
concert grand piano which is produced with inlays of precious stones, mother of pearl and exotic woods.
Higher Education Policy
The school aims to produce students that go on to the Top 25 universities worldwide and so, actively encourages and supports students in competing for places at these universities. Many past students have won such places and are currently studying at Cambridge University, Cornell University, Columbia University, Oxford University, Harvard University, LSE, Imperial College London, King's College London, University of Manchester, University College London, National University of Singapore, Australian National University and Melbourne University (each ranked in the top 25 universities worldwide by a recent Times Higher Education Supplement survey).Notable alumni
- HRH Prince Abdul Malik
- HRH Prince Abdul Mateen
- Children of HRH Prince Sufri Bolkiah
- Children of HRH Prince Jefri Bolkiah
- Maria Grace Koh, 10 Bruneian National Swimming Record Holder