Panaga School is a IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum) / IPC (International Primary Curriculum) / British Curriculum school in Seria, Brunei. Founded in 1948. Annual tuition ranges from $10,000 to $21,383 USD.
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About
Panaga School is a British-style international day school in Seria, Brunei, serving children aged 2–13 from families connected to Brunei Shell Petroleum and its business partners. Established in 1948 and operated since 2024 by Jerudong International School (JIS), it offers the IEYC, IPC, and British curriculum across two coastal campuses with specialist teaching from the primary years. The school is noted for its strong outdoor education programme, Dutch Language (NTC) provision, and inclusive approach to additional learning needs.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Panaga School is a community school exclusively serving Shell and business partner families, offering a seamless educational journey from age 2–13 across two coastal campuses overlooking the South China Sea. It blends IEYC/IPC inquiry-based learning with the British curriculum for core subjects, and features specialist teachers in Art, Music, Digital Education, Drama, and PE from primary level. A Dutch Language (NTC) programme is offered for eligible students, and the school's coastal setting underpins a strong emphasis on outdoor education, including an annual 'Expeditions Week' focused on resilience and environmental stewardship.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | BND 18,675 |
| Years 8-11 | BND 20,007 |
| Years 12-13 | BND 21,383 |
| Nursery (age 2) | BND 10,000 |
| Reception to Year 6 | BND 18,488 |
| Kindergarten (age 3) | BND 12,299 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: BND 13,512 - 28,896. Application fee: $148.
Admissions Process
- 1Initiate enquiry and submit application via the Panaga School Admissions Portal (create account, upload documents). 2. Submit Online Application Form, Pupil Reference Form, and previous class reports; School Principal reviews and may provisionally offer a place. 3. Complete assessments: two-hour pre-visit for Pre-Nursery to Primary One; formal Reading, Writing and Mathematics assessments for Primary Two to Middle Years Two; older entrants also complete a Cognitive Ability Test (CAT, from Year 3) and interview with a Deputy Principal or Senior Leader. 4. Receive class allocation and complete final enrolment before the first day of attendance.
Admissions Details
A waiting list is created when the number of applicants exceeds staffing allocations, typically after May 31 for Pre-Nursery admissions. Applications submitted by May 31 guarantee consideration for the following year. Mid-year entries are considered on a case-by-case basis. Class sizes are limited and admissions decisions consider space availability within the year group.
School Day
Rampayoh (ages 4–7): starts at 7:40am (staff on duty from 7:30am), morning break 9:00–9:30am, lunch break 11:30am–12:20pm, ends at 2:05pm. Teraja (ages 7–11): starts around 7:30am, ends at 2:20pm, with a 30-minute morning break and 55-minute lunch break; after-school activities (ASAs) run Thursdays 2:30–3:15pm. Mendaram (Pre-Nursery/Nursery): starts around 8:00am.
Student Life
Panaga School uses a house system with four houses aligned to the four school sections: Mendaram, Rampayoh, Teraja, and Melilas. Pupils are assigned to a house and participate in house activities and competitions; a House T-Shirt is used for house events.
Mendaram/Rampayoh (early years and lower primary) and Teraja (upper primary): no formal school uniform; pupils wear climate-appropriate clothing and a jumper for air-conditioned spaces, with a PE outfit available from the school office. Melilas (middle years): school uniform required — a polo shirt available from the school office and appropriate legwear covering the upper thigh for sun safety and practical subjects.
The school day includes a morning break (9:00–9:30am) and a lunch break (11:30am–12:20pm). There is no indicated on-site canteen or hot meals service; parents are encouraged to pack healthy snacks for their children.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Mental wellbeing is supported through a formal School Counselling Policy. A school counsellor is a core member of the pastoral team and engages students through PSHE lessons, assemblies, drop-in sessions, and planned meetings. Defined referral pathways exist for staff, families, and self-referral (Melilas students). The policy covers confidentiality, crisis management, a signposted mental health helpline, and referrals to external practitioners for specialist support. Staff wellbeing and professional supervision are also highlighted.
Panaga School maintains a Safeguarding Policy and a Counselling Policy that integrates safeguarding procedures. Referral pathways to external agencies are documented, with senior leaders (Deputy Principals and Principal) involved in complex cases. Confidentiality is balanced with safeguarding duties, with defined processes for sharing information with staff and external professionals. An open-door policy exists for students in distress, with a structured chain of communication with parents where safety is involved.
Student Demographics
School Background
Company school operated and managed by Jerudong International School (JIS) from August 1, 2024. Originally established to serve families of Brunei Shell Petroleum and its business partners.
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