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Co-Curricular Activities
Apart from the formal school curriculum, students participate in co-curricular activities (CCAs) which provide healthy recreation, instill self-discipline, and nurture leadership, teamwork and confidence.CCAs have been a constant area of growth and are intended to provide for character development and physical growth in each student.The CCAs range from sports and games, uniformed organisations, music, to various clubs like photography and computer.
School Facilities
The Ministry strives to ensure that schools are equipped with facilities intended for a balanced education. Apart from libraries, special rooms are allotted for ICT, science laboratories, home science, and art.Other facilities include multi-purpose halls and sports amenities like track and field, netball, football, futsal and takraw courts.
School Fees & Miscellaneous Fees
Children attending primary level do not have to pay school fees. They pay a nominal amount for miscellaneous fees, which schools use to help finance certain activities and special programmes. Students at secondary and pre-university levels pay subsidized school fees.Citizens who attend private schools at the primary and secondary levels may also apply for an education allowance. Students will need to be at least 5 years old to be eligible.
The School Year
The school year consists of 4 terms of around 10 to 12 weeks each. The academic year begins on 02 January with a 4-week break at the end of the year. Subject to minor changes, the school terms are generally as follows:
Term 1: Early January – Mid March
Term 2: Late March – Mid June
Term 3: Late June – End of August
Term 4: Mid September – End of November
Secondary Education
Secondary Education
The Level II lower secondary curriculum is devised as an alternative programme for students who are more inclined towards vocationally-oriented studies especially those who have sat for PSR twice and are still not able to fulfill the minimum passing rate. Designed to enable students to explore their abilities and develop their vocational/technical potential, the Level II curriculum consists of core and optional subjects.As of 2006, the PMB Level II Examination has been discontinued. Assessment of students in the Level II programme is now wholly school-based and carried out on a continuous and less formal basis. For Bahasa Melayu, Islamic Religious Knowledge and MIB, all lower secondary students cover the same curriculum. A new subject known as Al-Quran and Islamic Religious Knowledge (Al-Quran dan Pengetahuan Agama Islam – PAI) was introduced in selected secondary schools in January 2000. This was piloted in selected primary schools in 1994.The secondary level follows a two-phase stage: lower secondary and upper secondary. The lower secondary level covers three years of education at the end of which students sit for the Lower Secondary Assessment or Penilaian Menengah Bawah (PMB) examination.At the start of their secondary education, students are placed in either the mainstream or Level II programme according to how they perform at PSR. The different curricular emphases cater to the different learning abilities and inclinations. It is the aim of lower secondary education to prepare students for upper secondary and vocational/technical education and training.
The majority of students will proceed to ‘O’ level following the mainstream curriculum whilst the Level II caters for those who are motivated by a vocationally-oriented curriculum.
Upper Secondary
Education at the upper secondary level is general in nature with some provision for specialisation in science, arts and technical fields. At the end of the second year, high academic achievers may sit for the Brunei-Cambridge GCE Ordinary level (GCE ‘O’ Level) examination.Based on their PMB performance, students in the mainstream curriculum are placed in either the Science or Arts Stream. Level II students follow the Secondary Vocational Programme (Program Menengah Vokasional – PMV).The duration of schooling at these levels is either two or three years.
As of 2006, apart from the National Vocational Certificate (NVC) in Clerical Studies, other options available to PMV students are the National Trade Certificate Grade 3 (NTC3) in various vocational subjects.
The PMV programme spans a period of 2 years, consisting of a 6-month foundation course, a one-year NVC/NTC3 course and a six-month attachment. All subjects are taught in English except Kemahiran Bahasa Melayu, Tarbiah Islam and Bimbingan Asas Etika Kerja.Students who have successfully completed PMV will be awarded a certificate in BDTVEC NVC or NTC3 which is recognized by the National Accreditation Council and the Public Service Commission.
Science Schools
Entry into the Paduka Seri Begawan Sultan Science College or Pengiran Jaya Negara Secondary School is based on offer being made to students (who are citizens) with straight As in all the five subjects in PSR.
Sports Schools
Students with athletic and/or sports inclinations may opt to go to the Sports School after their PSR. For entry, a student will need to pass an aptitude test and be either a citizen or permanent resident.
Privately-Funded Schools
Privately-funded schools provide more choice and variety for students in Brunei. They also represent added sources of ideas and innovative practices in education.Private schools account 30 per cent of the number of educational institutions in this country. A few international schools like the Jerudong International School (JIS) and International School Brunei (ISB) have also established themselves in the education landscape offering a British curriculum (ISB offers a modified version of the National Curriculum of England) where pupils work towards GCSE and A-level / International Baccalaureate (IB) qualifications.
Primary Education
Primary Education in Brunei as of 2015
The mission of the Ministry of Education is to provide holistic education to achieve the fullest potential for all by giving quality education to our children, the future of Brunei Darussalam. To meet future challenges in an ever changing world, the Ministry has developed a vision of “Quality education towards a developed, peaceful and prosperous nation”. We believe this vision will realise the nation’s aspirations and produce citizens who are committed and capable of contributing towards the continued growth, stability and prosperity of the country .
In its endeavour to develop the fullest potential of the child, the Ministry of Education continuously reviews the education system in order to meet with the demands and future challenges of the nation and, more importantly, to cater to every child’s ability and aptitude. For this, the Ministry has devised ten-year strategic objectives (2006 – 2015) prioritising human resource development in order to meet Brunei Darussalam’s need for an educated and mqarketable workforce. The education system also aims to inculcate sound moral values as a strong foundation in an era of rapid progress and change .
The Ministry of Education has a policy of providing a minimum of 12 years of education. This comprises 7 years in primary education (inclusive of 1 year in pre-school) and 5 years in secondary. In view of the importance of education in the life of an individual, the Ministry of Education is also in the process of making education compulsory for every child.
The education system places strong emphasis on literacy, numeracy, science, physical education, as well as civics and moral education. The bilingual policy introduced in 1984 enables the child to acquire the national language, Malay, and English. Proficiency in the latter enables the child to access a greater mass of information in this globalised world. School children are also exposed to ICT skills to promote creativity, independent learning and enhance higher order thinking
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