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Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Taught languages English, Nepali
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, STEM
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Kindergarten
Introduction
Hornbill School offers the British Curriculum for children aged 0 to 11, primarily serving families of the UK Ministry of Defence and the Brigade of Gurkhas in Brunei. This demographic creates a unique multicultural setting where Nepali culture and language are actively integrated into daily learning alongside English instruction. The campus features dedicated spaces for specialized subjects, including a STEM room, a computing suite, and distinct music, drama, and art studios. Physical education takes place in a large indoor sports hall. A distinctive element of Hornbill’s approach is its "Learning Powers" framework, which explicitly teaches eight skills—like resilience, reflection, and courage—to help students navigate a highly mobile military lifestyle. As a member of FOBISIA, students regularly participate in regional sporting and intellectual events, such as inter-school athletics and Model United Nations, ensuring active engagement beyond the immediate garrison community.
