SPN 21 aims to:

• meet the social and economic challenges of the 21st Century
• realise the Ministry of Education’s vision and mission
• equip students with 21st Century skills
• fulfill the Strategic Themes as outlined in the Ministry of Education’s Strategic Plan (2007-2011)

Rationale for change:

• Brunei Vision 2035

  By 2035, Brunei Darussalam is recognised everywhere for:

  • The accomplishment of its well-educated and highly skilled people
  • The quality of life
  • The dynamic and sustainable economy
• 8 policy directions in the Education Strategy, Brunei Vision 2035
• Fulfillment of the Ministry of Education’s mission ‘Provide Holistic Education To Achieve Fullest Potential For All’
• Comparison with Education Systems and Curricula of various countries
• Raising students’ achievement in the 3 core subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Science
• Increasing the percentage of students’ enrollment into higher education from 14% to 30% by 2011
• Strengthen proficiency in Bahasa Melayu
• Local researchers and consultants from overseas have identified certain aspects of the National Education System that need to be improved