Current Situation

The Education System in Brunei Darussalam is one that fosters growth and nurtures the potential of the individual in the broad sense. It shares the following attributes with strength and some components which need strengthening.

 

  • The Education Act of 2003
  • Large number of qualified and trained personnel (teachers and administrators)
  • Extensive assets in buildings and facilities
  • A well-established and internationally-recognised system of examinations, school inspections, quality assuring bodies (Education Council, BDTVEC, BDNAC)
  • A bilingual curriculum
  • Links with international and regional organisations such as UNESCO, SEAMEO ,ISESCO and APEC

 

The areas to be strengthened include:

  • The strategic plan
  • The degree of autonomy for schools and departments
  • The provision of sufficient school infrastructure across all sectors
  • Attainment in public examinations
  • Research and Development (R&D)
  • Human resource planning and development
  • Effective communication/leadership and performance management
  • Review and development of the curriculum

 

Associated pull factors include:

 

  • Brunei as an Education Hub
  • Emerging national mega projects
  • Excellent e-education
  • A good supply of skilled teachers
  • Collaboration and partnership with private sectors
  • The generation of income and goodwill from current assets

 

Statistics and Benchmarks

 

  1. Human Development Index
    This is a composite index developed by the United Nations Development Program based on three indicators: longevity, as measured by life expectancy at birth; educational attainment, as measured by adult literacy and total primary, secondary and tertiary enrolment ratios; and standard of living, as measured by GDP per capita.
    The Human Development Report 2005 indicates that Brunei Darussalam is in the high HDI level with an HDI of 0.8766 and ranks 33 out of 177 countries. [UNDP Human Development Report 2005]

  2. Teacher-Student Ratio

     

     

  3. Public Examination Results

     


    Penilaian Menengah Bawah(PMB)
    Taken by Menengah 3/Menengah 2 students; also offered to private candidates.
    PMB Passes - At least 5 passes including credit in Bahasa Melayu and pass in English Language 3 or 4 credits including Bahasa Melayu and at least pass in English Language
    Subjects taken: Minimum 7 subjects and Maximum 9 subjects


    Brunei-Cambridge GCE 'O' Level Examinations
    Taken by Menengah 5 Students or private candidates at similar level.
    Credits - 'O' Level standard with grade C and above.

     


    Brunei-Cambridge GCE 'A' Level Examination
    Taken by Upper 6 students or private candidates at similar level.
    'AS' - 'A' Level standard with grade E and above.

  4. Enrolment to Tertiary Education

     

     

  5. Employment Rate

    Labour Force, Employment & Job Seekers (2000-2004)


  6. Dropout Rate

     

     


     

  • Brunei as an Education Hub
  • Emerging national mega projects
  • Excellent e-education
  • A good supply of skilled teachers
  • Collaboration and partnership with private sectors
  • The generation of income and goodwill from current assets
  • The strategic plan
  • The degree of autonomy for schools and departments
  • The provision of sufficient school infrastructure across all sectors
  • Attainment in public examinations
  • Research and Development (R&D)
  • Human resource planning and development
  • Effective communication/leadership and performance management
  • Review and development of the curriculum