Education and Sports

The development of sport and education is actively supported by the State.
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Bruneians talk proudly about the free education they enjoy - both in Brunei, and abroad.

Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei-Muara

You cannot help being enthused when you take a walk around the ground of Jerudong International School of Brunei – a leading residential school where children from the ages of 2 to 18 study. 

Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei-Muara
Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei-Muara
Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei-Muara
Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei-Muara
Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei-Muara

There’s a handsome modern building which includes a library built from glass, with fish swimming in the pool around it. You can see the faces of children of all nations. 

Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei-Muara
Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei-Muara
Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei-Muara
Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei-Muara
Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei-Muara
Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei-Muara

The University of Brunei is the country’s topmost educational establishment. The University opened in 1985, and has links with many universities all over the world – as well as a multinational student and staff body. 

Currently the University has five academic faculties and six teaching centres covering several subjects – including Islamic Studies, Business, Arts, Science, and Health Sciences 

Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei-Muara
Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei-Muara
Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei-Muara

The Hassanal Bolkian National Stadium 

The Hassanal Bolkian National Stadium is one of the best sports facilities in the whole of South-East Asia, and home to the Brunei national sports team. It was built to conform to Olympic standards, and includes facilities for athletics, field events, a tennis center, squash courts, a swimming pool, the Pantai Mentiri Golf Club course, a large golf course near the international airport. There is also a complete range of support facilities, including a research, diagnostic and treatment centre for sports injuries and medical issues. The stadium is a favourite venue for both local and international soccer teams from Asia. 

Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei-Muara
Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei-Muara

It seems as though everyone in Brunei ought to be able to play golf. The capital has five magnificentlyequipped golf clubs. 

Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei-Muara
Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei-Muara
Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei-Muara