ISB Centre for Inclusive Learning

Brunei

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English

Fees Fees not listed

Ages 2 - 13 years

Type Co-educational

Opened 2021

Bus Service No

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Academic offering

Curriculum SEN focussed

Taught languages English, Malay, Mandarin

Strengths Visual and Creative Arts, Academic Enrichment, Outdoor Education

Clubs Arts and Creative, Lifestyle and Wellbeing

Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School

Introduction

The Centre for Inclusive Learning (CIL) is a specialist educational setting operated by International School Brunei, located in Panaga, Kuala Belait. Opened in 2021, CIL provides personalised education for children with diverse learning needs, including cognitive, communication, social-emotional, and sensory or physical challenges. Designed for students who require a highly individualised approach outside a mainstream classroom, the centre offers a calm, structured environment with small group and one-to-one teaching. Students benefit from access to shared facilities and activities at the nearby ISB Seria Campus, supporting social inclusion.

This campus is part of International School Brunei (ISB)

House F5/6A-F5/6B, Simpang 463, Panaga

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The Essentials

Location

CIL is located in Panaga, Kuala Belait, a short distance from the ISB Seria Campus. It serves families in the Belait District and surrounding regions, providing a calm and accessible setting tailored for specialised learning.

Stages

CIL supports students generally aged 2–13 who benefit from individualised programmes outside a mainstream classroom. Programmes are not assigned by standard year group but rather by developmental stage and learning profile.

Type

CIL is a co-educational, non-residential centre specialising in inclusive education. It operates as part of ISB but provides a separate learning environment for students with additional needs.

Additional learning support

CIL offers learning programmes that support cognitive, communication, social-emotional, and physical development. Services include occupational therapy, speech therapy, sensory integration, and structured interventions.

Country affiliation

CIL is not affiliated with any country.

Religious affiliation

CIL is a secular institution with no religious affiliation.

School day structure

The school day is structured with a predictable routine including academic sessions, therapeutic blocks, play, and rest time. Precise start and end times are tailored to individual student needs.

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There is no confirmed bus service listed for CIL.

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Academics

Curriculum

The Centre for Inclusive Learning (CIL) at International School Brunei (ISB) offers a tailored curriculum designed to support students with diverse learning needs. The curriculum focuses on four core areas: Cognition & Learning, Communication & Interaction, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, and Sensory & Physical Development. Daily routines incorporate traditional academic subjects alongside therapeutic provisions and targeted interventions, such as speech therapy, occupational therapy, sensory activities, and play-based learning. CIL also collaborates with ISB Seria, sharing specialist lessons and facilities to promote inclusion within the broader school community.

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Admissions

Families are asked to provide detailed developmental and educational history, including reports from therapists or specialists if available.

An observation or assessment at the CIL site in Panaga is typically arranged to determine whether CIL is the right fit.

If appropriate, the school will propose a personalised programme and outline the terms of enrolment.

Admission is subject to space availability, staffing capacity, and alignment between student needs and programme provisions.

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CIL operates on a rolling admissions basis and does not publicly specify a formal waitlist or pool system.

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FAQs

Where is ISB Centre for Inclusive Learning (CIL) located and which ages does it serve?

CIL is located in Panaga, Kuala Belait, a short distance from the ISB Seria Campus, and serves children generally aged 2 to 13. The centre supports families in the Belait District and surrounding regions.

Is CIL part of International School Brunei or an independent school?

CIL operates as a specialist setting run by International School Brunei and functions as an extension of ISB with a separate learning environment for students with additional needs. It aligns with ISB's wider organisational structure and not-for-profit status under International School (B) Berhad.

Is CIL co-educational and residential or day-only?

CIL is a co-educational, non-residential centre that provides day programmes tailored to individual student needs. It is designed for students who require a highly individualised approach outside a mainstream classroom.

Who leads the Centre for Inclusive Learning?

The head of the Centre for Inclusive Learning is Suzie Rush. She oversees the centre's programmes and collaborative work with ISB Seria.

How do I apply for a place at CIL and what information will you need?

Families are asked to provide detailed developmental and educational histories, including reports from therapists or specialists where available, as part of the application. An observation or assessment at the CIL site is typically arranged to determine suitability, and if appropriate the school will propose a personalised programme and terms of enrolment.

What assessment or observation process should we expect during admissions?

CIL normally arranges an on-site observation or assessment in Panaga to determine whether the centre can meet a child's needs and to inform an individualised programme. Admission decisions consider space availability, staffing capacity, and alignment between the student's needs and programme provisions.

Does CIL operate a waitlist for admissions?

CIL operates on a rolling admissions basis and does not publicly specify a formal waitlist or pool system. Admissions are assessed case by case according to availability and suitability.

What is the curriculum at CIL and how is it tailored to students?

CIL offers a tailored curriculum focused on four core areas: Cognition & Learning, Communication & Interaction, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, and Sensory & Physical Development. Daily routines combine traditional academic subjects with therapeutic provisions and targeted interventions to meet each student's profile.

Are students placed in standard year groups or by developmental stage?

Programmes at CIL are not assigned by standard year group but are organised according to developmental stage and individual learning profiles. Each student follows an individualised programme designed in partnership with families.

What kinds of therapies and targeted interventions are integrated into the school day?

CIL incorporates therapies such as speech therapy, occupational therapy, sensory integration activities, and play-based learning into the daily timetable. These therapeutic blocks sit alongside academic sessions and life-skills work to support holistic development.

Does CIL have access to facilities and activities at the ISB Seria Campus?

Yes, students at CIL benefit from access to shared facilities and specialist lessons at the nearby ISB Seria Campus to support social inclusion. This collaboration allows for joint activities and broader engagement with the ISB community where appropriate.

What is the learning environment like at CIL in terms of class size and structure?

CIL provides a calm, structured environment featuring small group and one-to-one teaching tailored to individual needs. The day is predictable and includes a mix of academic sessions, therapeutic blocks, play, and rest time adapted to each student.

Can CIL students take part in extracurricular activities or sports offered at ISB Seria?

Students at CIL have opportunities to join shared activities with ISB Seria where appropriate, which supports social inclusion and wider engagement. Participation is arranged based on each child's programme and individual readiness.

Does CIL run a separate English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme?

CIL does not run a separate EAL programme, as its primary focus is on supporting diverse learning needs rather than dedicated language-acquisition provision. Language support needs are addressed within each student's individualised programme as required.

What types of special educational needs does CIL support?

CIL supports a wide range of needs across cognition and learning, communication and interaction, social, emotional and mental health, and sensory and physical development. The centre is designed for students who require a highly individualised approach outside a mainstream classroom.

How does CIL support students' mental wellbeing and emotional regulation?

Student wellbeing is central to CIL's approach, with daily structures that include sensory breaks, quiet time, and activities that promote emotional regulation. Staff are trained to identify emotional distress and to implement tailored support strategies.

What safeguarding measures are in place at the centre?

CIL adheres to ISB's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy, with all staff undergoing safeguarding training and vetting consistent with ISB's safer recruitment practices. The centre operates designated safeguarding leads and regular policy reviews in line with ISB protocols.

What does a typical day look like at CIL?

The school day follows a predictable routine combining academic sessions, therapeutic blocks, play-based activities, and rest time to provide structure and security for students. Precise start and end times are tailored to individual student needs.

When was CIL established and why was it created?

The Centre for Inclusive Learning was officially launched in January 2021 as part of International School Brunei's expansion of support services. It was established to provide a purpose-designed, dedicated facility to meet growing local demand for tailored inclusive education.

How are parents involved in their child's programme at CIL?

Each student's programme is designed in partnership with families, and parents are involved in planning and reviewing individualised goals and interventions. CIL fosters collaborative care between teachers, therapists, and families to support continuity of learning and wellbeing.

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