Boarding Life
A home from home
Boarding
Welcome to the Jerudong International School Boarding Community!
We aim to make our Boarding Houses a ‘home away from home’ to the more than 220 students from over 30 different countries as well as the large team of teachers and Matrons (qualified Nurses) who live alongside and take care of the boarding students.
So, what is boarding like? On these website boarding pages, you will find a short introduction to the key boarding staff, a link to the comprehensive Boarding Booklet, some short videos and an insight into boarding life. We hope this helps you to start to understand this vibrant community.
However, we would love you to come and visit us to learn more! If you can’t visit us in person, we will be happy to arrange an online chat with one of the Boarding team so you can ask all your questions. We understand that placing your son or daughter into our care in boarding is a big decision. As a parent you need to be confident that your child will be safe, secure and happy within the community.
The Jerudong International School Boarding Houses are situated within the single, safe and secure, 120 acre school campus. There are four Boarding Houses each catering for up to 64 students aged 11 years to 19 years. There are two girls’ Houses (Osprey and Kingfisher Houses) and two boys’ Houses (Eagle and Ibis Houses). There are about 160 weekly boarders and 60 full boarders within this thriving, vibrant community.
Boarding students spend their school day, Monday - Friday, in the School which is just a short walk from the Boarding Houses. The Boarding Community has areas such as the dining hall and recreation facilities. In addition, Boarders can make use of the Sports Complex facilities. Each House has bespoke common rooms, study areas, kitchens, music rooms as well as the bedrooms and bathrooms.
A full programme of activities is available at the weekends for our full boarders.
In October 2022, Jerudong International School was awarded the prestigious Patron’s Accredited Member status by the Council for British International Schools (COBIS). JIS was given ‘Beacon Status’ for ‘Outstanding Practice in Standard 6:Boarding.
Belonging to a Boarding House is like being a member of an extended family.
The focus of the Boarding Houses is to provide a safe, secure, welcoming, home like community where each child is able to thrive and achieve excellence in all they do.
By creating a supportive and nurturing environment all boarding students will have the confidence to participate, a strong sense of well-being, think for themselves and develop leadership skills. As a result boarding supports students to achieve excellence.
The Boarding House Teams are available 24/7 to care for your child
Each Boarding House has a residential Housemaster or Housemistress and Deputy who are all fully qualified teachers in the school. Each House has a medically qualified Nurse. Additional teachers from the school are also actively involved with the Boarders for study and recreational activities.
The provision for boarding is outstanding. The accommodation and resourcing are exceptional – world class! BSO Inspector 2019
The COBIS Accreditation Report (October 2022) included the following commendations for Boarding:
The deeply shared ethos of boarding provision at JIS and the commitment and dedication of all staff associated with its implementation.
The provision of ‘home from home’ facilities for students in the boarding houses, on both a personal and communal level, and the 24/7 support that is available to them in terms of their safety and security.
The very wide choice of activities available to boarders during the week and at weekends, which encourage both individual responsibility and leadership.COBIS Report October 2022
Meet the Heads of the Boarding Houses.
Hear from our Boarding students!
Fly over to the Boarding Houses
Middle Years
STUDENT
I think that I have got more confidence and independence being a boarder. The staff are great!Middle Years StudentBoarder
Mr Kah Luk Wong
Parent
Brunei is a safe country which made me very comfortable to let my son board at JIS age 13. The support from the boarding house staff is excellent.Mr. Kah Luk WongPARENT
Pre-University
Student
I think the facilities at JIS are amazing. The boarding rooms are comfortable and the canteens are great. It's a really nice environment.Pre-University StudentBoarder
Middle Years
Student
The house staff are great, they are always available for advice and support. There are always teachers available for help.
Middle Years StudentBoarder
Mrs Marlina Tobing
Parent
Boarding at JIS offers a safe place with a wide spectrum of activities and approachable supportive staff.Mrs. Marlina TobingPARENT
Middle Years
Student
Boarding has made me an independent person and has definitely helped me when it comes to my studies. Studying at the boarding house is definitely very helpful as there are no distractions that could obstruct my concentration level.Middle Years Student Boarder
Middle Years
Student
I think the boarding facilities are awesome!
Middle Years StudentBoarder
Middle Years
Student
I love the support and sense of family (sisterhood) in my house. My housemistress is very kind and helpfulMiddle Years StudentBoarder
Middle Years
Student
In JIS boarding people become like family instead of just being friends. I have definitely become more social.
Middle Years StudentBoarder
Mups Hirse
Boarder Alumni
JIS has a very strong commitment to positive student engagement. I attribute my success not only to the work I put in, but also to the help and support provided to me.Mups HirseBoarding ALUMNI
(UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO)
Middle Years
Student
I think that JIS is unique as we have interesting activities and events. At JIS we are all supportive to each other.Middle Years StudentBoarder
IGCSE
Student
I think the facilities at JIS are amazing. The boarding rooms are comfortable and the canteens are great. It's a really nice environment.IGCSE StudentBoarder
IGCSE
Student
The best thing about boarding is living together with people from different countries and cultures
IGCSE Student Boarder
Middle Years
Student
I think boarding is really nice as they (the Boarding House staff) help you with homework in study, and you can go and talk to them if you have any problems.Middle Years StudentBoarder
Middle Years
Student
The staff are very supportive and always help to make boarding feel as homely as possible. Since becoming a boarder I have become more independent.
Middle Years StudentBoarder
Pre-University
Student
The Boarding House staff are the BEST! My matron and Housemistress are always willing to give advice and a helping hand.Pre-University Student Boarder
Pre-University
Student
Living with other people teaches you to interact with others of all different cultures in a way that will be invaluable in your future life and careers. Pre-University StudentBoarder
