(Bandar Seri Begawan, 4th) Today, in the midst of joyful laughter from teachers and students, Chung Hwa Middle School of Brunei welcomed the first day of the new academic year. The campus exuded a fresh atmosphere everywhere, teaching activities were carried out in an orderly fashion, injecting renewed vitality into this century-old Chinese school.
After a holiday break and some rest, teachers and students returned full of energy, and the halls of learning once again echoed with the sounds of study. As the largest and oldest Chinese-medium school in Brunei, the institution has established a complete education system from kindergarten to high school, with more than 2,000 students currently enrolled.
The opening day demonstrated a blend of tradition and modernity within the school, where students from different ethnic groups coexist harmoniously—a vivid example of Chinese culture thriving overseas.
The school principal, Ms. Hoo Moon Lan, revealed that at the start of the new school year, Chung Hwa saw significant enhancements in both hardware facilities and teaching modes. These changes are attributed to the school's continuous efforts in promoting innovative models of "making learning enjoyable," along with the ongoing optimization of teaching equipment and the educational environment.
Firstly, the school's digital campus project has made important progress, and teaching resources have been further enriched. These initiatives together have created a learning environment with increasingly advanced facilities, excellent surroundings, and a vibrant cultural atmosphere.
Secondly, after years of exploration and practice, Chung Hwa has developed an integrated and distinctive running model, improving the quality of subject teaching, steadily advancing the training of top and innovative talents, and achieving the goal of holistic education.
According to the latest information, as of today, the student population, faculty and staff numbers, class counts, and ethnic composition for Chung Hwa Middle School's 2026 academic year are as follows:
Total student enrollment: 2,083; faculty and staff: nearly 190. Among them, there are 14 kindergarten classes (434 students); 32 primary school classes (928 students); and 21 secondary school classes (721 students).
In addition, the student breakdown is as follows: 73% Chinese, 17.6% Malay, and 9.4% other ethnic groups.
After a holiday break and some rest, teachers and students returned full of energy, and the halls of learning once again echoed with the sounds of study. As the largest and oldest Chinese-medium school in Brunei, the institution has established a complete education system from kindergarten to high school, with more than 2,000 students currently enrolled.
The opening day demonstrated a blend of tradition and modernity within the school, where students from different ethnic groups coexist harmoniously—a vivid example of Chinese culture thriving overseas.
The school principal, Ms. Hoo Moon Lan, revealed that at the start of the new school year, Chung Hwa saw significant enhancements in both hardware facilities and teaching modes. These changes are attributed to the school's continuous efforts in promoting innovative models of "making learning enjoyable," along with the ongoing optimization of teaching equipment and the educational environment.
Firstly, the school's digital campus project has made important progress, and teaching resources have been further enriched. These initiatives together have created a learning environment with increasingly advanced facilities, excellent surroundings, and a vibrant cultural atmosphere.
Secondly, after years of exploration and practice, Chung Hwa has developed an integrated and distinctive running model, improving the quality of subject teaching, steadily advancing the training of top and innovative talents, and achieving the goal of holistic education.
According to the latest information, as of today, the student population, faculty and staff numbers, class counts, and ethnic composition for Chung Hwa Middle School's 2026 academic year are as follows:
Total student enrollment: 2,083; faculty and staff: nearly 190. Among them, there are 14 kindergarten classes (434 students); 32 primary school classes (928 students); and 21 secondary school classes (721 students).
In addition, the student breakdown is as follows: 73% Chinese, 17.6% Malay, and 9.4% other ethnic groups.