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EXCEPTIONAL CAMPUS
JIS believes that education goes beyond the
classroom. That’s why the school provides
exceptional facilities, including 27 state-of-
the-art science laboratories, an extensive
Performing Arts Centre and music faculty,
as well as art, design and technology studios.
The library provides a comfortable and
modern learning space for students. The
Outdoor Discovery Centre - an eco-forestry
initiative on the campus is regularly used for
activities and as an Outdoor Classroom. The
sports facilities are second to none, with two
swimming pools (including an Olympic size-
50 metre pool), three air-conditioned sports
halls, three covered netball/basketball courts
and three football/rugby pitches. A bespoke
Racquet Sports Centre includes four squash
courts, two championship level tennis courts
and cricket practice nets.
BOARDING FACILITIES
JIS ‘Home fromHome’ Boarding facilities for
students cater to the needs of its weekly and
full-time boarders. There are two girls’ Houses
(Osprey and Kingfisher House) and two boys’
Houses (Eagle and Ibis House). Dedicated
boarding staff providecomprehensivecare for
students, offering support and guidance and
innovative initiatives specifically catered to
the needs of boarders. The school’s inclusive
boarding environment enables boarders to
create cherishedmemories and form life-long
friendships.
PASTORAL CARE
All students and teachers in the school are
members of a House, which is designed to
provide pastoral care, foster competition and
promote camaraderie among the students.
There are 16 Houses in the Senior School,
all named after birds in Borneo, which are
single-gendered. The brother and sister
Houses collaborate for a range of events
and social activities. Each House has its own
leadership team, including a House Captain
and Deputy Captain, as well as other students
in various unique leadership positions. House
competitions take place weekly and include
a variety of events such as sports, arts, talent
shows, debates, spelling bees and quizzes.
ENRICHING CO-CURRICULAR
PROGRAMME
At JIS, nurturing its students’ talents and
interests is important to the school. JIS offers
a strongco-curricular programmewith almost
300 activities to choose from, including a
wide range of sports and arts activities, the
International Award (DoE) programme and
the Model United Nations club.
Encouraging engagement in co-curricular
activities goes far beyond the confines of
its campus. JIS students are provided with
enriching opportunities to participate in
a range of local and international events,
including FOBISIA competitions, UK Maths
and Science Olympiads, Dive club, and music
competitions across Asia. These all offer
invaluable opportunities which will shape its
students into well-rounded compassionate
global citizens ready to inspire positive
change and for success after JIS.