International School of the Year Award

2025

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL BRUNEI

At the International School Brunei Residence (ISB Residence), excellence in boarding is not a statement; it is a lived daily experience built on a foundation of care, innovation, and community. Their ethos, “Once a Leopard, Always a Leopard”, captures the sense of belonging, pride, and lifelong connection they cultivate for every boarder who becomes part of our home. 

ISB Residence delivers boarding that is more than accommodation; it is a transformation. Every programme, every event, and every act of kindness contributes to creating an environment where boarders thrive as learners, leaders, and compassionate global citizens. 

2024

DULWICH INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, SUZHOU CHINA

Our international boarding school in Suzhou, China, stands out as a beacon of excellence and innovation, making it a prime candidate for the International School of the Year award. Over the past year, we have transformed our boarding environment into a true international home that supports boarders’ welfare and provides exceptional service, fostering a nurturing and holistic living experience.

We have successfully integrated Chinese culture with Western influences, creating a unique and harmonious community that embodies international- mindedness. This cultural blend is central to our holistic well-being approach, ensuring students feel valued and understood. Our boarding programme enhances relationships between students and academic staff through differentiated teaching and weekly data analysis to support each student’s unique learning journey. Evening prep sessions offer additional academic support, helping every student achieve their best—communication, empathy, trust and respect.

2023

NEXUS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, MALAYSIA

A small, friendly home, Nexus Boarding celebrated their most successful year ever in 2022-23 with a high of 85 Boarders in Putrajaya.

They follow 'The Nexus Way' - a commitment through Day and Boarding of upholding their mission of 'Embracing Diversity and Challenging Minds' through their four core values of Mindsets, Inclusion, Relationships and Innovation.

Nexus Boarding provides a high quality, academic 'stretch' to their day provision - boarders lead the school in perfect 45 point IB scores.

Nexus International School is the only boarding school in Malaysia to offer dedicated, extra English and EAL support for international Boarders, innovating for the needs of our biggest market.

There is a full school commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, kindness and happiness for all students and staff and in 2023 they won the ‘Wellbeing Award for Schools’