If you’re thinking about a Bali-based education for your kids, here's the lowdown on your options for international schools in Bali.
Whether your family is looking for a fresh start here in Bali, or you’re a long-time expat with your sights set on a Bali-based education for your kids, we asked expat mum Rebecca Foreman to find the very best international schools in Bali to make your decision-making easier.
Luckily for you, Bali’s school circuit has everything from bilingual schools to global curriculums like the International Baccalaureate Diploma program. Heck, there’s even an eco-school that covers hands-on global sustainability for mini change-makers. So take a peek at this list of the most reputable (and accredited) international school campuses in Bali, and we’ll see you in the palm-shaded classroom!
THE BEST INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS IN BALI
1. Green School Bali – best for eco-conscious learning
Green School Bali is set among the jungles of Ubud, with its own unique curriculum drawing on research-based best practices from around the world. It’s designed to teach skills through hands-on experiential learning in the natural environment, aiming to inspire sustainability in education, and instil lifelong green habits among the youth. Bahasa Indonesia is offered in Pre-K to Year 12 while Spanish and French are available for middle school and high school students who meet requirements. The school size is approximately 520 students, and the maximum class size is 15-22 students. Extracurricular activities include BSSA sports, gamelan, music, arts, Balinese dance, gymnastics, and surfing. The school also offers a coworking space for parents who would like a quiet place to work while school is in session. Tuition and fees include school excursions, off-campus learning programmes, as well as most classroom resources. Students are not required to wear uniforms. Scholarships are offered to Balinese students.
Grades: Pre-K to Year 12
Curriculum/Assessment: A unique Green School curriculum
Location: Abiansemal (near Ubud)
WhatsApp: +62 851 0089 1339
Email: [email protected]
2. Canggu Community School (CCS) – best for international standards
Canggu Community School is located in the heart of the bustling expat community of Canggu, ranging from Pre-K to Year 13, leading to IGCSE and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The Junior School campus is decked out with an open-air canteen, 25m swimming pool, football pitch, and playgrounds. CCS enrols 350 students with an average class size of 20 students. There are a number of after-school activities to choose from, including surfing, arts, sports, music programs, coding club, Model United Nations, GIN, TED Club and more. All classes are conducted in English with mandatory Bahasa Indonesia lessons until Year 6, then a choice of French or Spanish. Fees are inclusive of tuition plus capital levy, and there is also the opportunity to apply for a scholarship. Uniforms are a requirement, and there is an inviting and inclusive parental support group that organises many fundraisers throughout the year.
Grades: Pre-K to Year 13
Curriculum/Assessment: IGCSE and International Baccalaureate
Location: Canggu
WhatsApp: +62 851 0052 3639
Phone: +62 361 844 6391
Canggu Community School Website
3. The Garden Early Learning Centre – best preschool
Both fun and educational, The Garden Early Learning Centre is Bali’s premier preschool for little learners aged 15 months to six years. Encouraging curiosity, inquiry and wonder, the interactive play-based curriculum is inspired by Early Childhood philosophies, including Reggio Emilia, Montessori and Walker Learning. We love that each child’s interactions are carefully observed, so the international management team can adapt learning projects accordingly. Little ones will get to experience music, art, drama, Indonesian, PE and gardening classes every week, taking place in spacious classrooms that transition into tropical gardens and interactive sensory hubs. You know that your kids are in the best hands here too, because The Garden Early Learning Centre was first established back in 2014 in Berawa, and now they have a purpose-built centre in Sanur too! All classes adhere to Australian early years standards, focusing on child development, literacy and numeracy. The best bit is, it’s open year-round (not only term-based) and families can drop-in to 1.5 hour PlayDates classes, meaning toddlers on holiday can also join in on the sensory fun!
Grades: 15 months to six years of age for preschool classes, or 6 months to 2.5 years for the drop-in PlayDates.
Curriculum/Assessment: Play-based learning inspired by Reggio Emilia, Montessori and Walker Learning.
Location: Berawa (Canggu) & Sanur
WhatsApp Canggu: +62 858 5722 2941
WhatsApp Sanur: +62 851 9592 2941
The Garden Early Learning Centre Website
4. Australian Independent School (AIS) – best for the Australian curriculum
The Australian Independent School was founded in 1996 and offers an integrated Australian Curriculum (AC) from Preschool to Year 10. Senior students are able to undertake the International Baccalaureate Diploma program or to complete a Senior Certificate in either Jakarta or Bali. Located close to Seminyak, the facilities are some of the best on the island including campus-wide, broadband WiFi, a 25m competition-standard swimming pool, a field for soccer, hockey and rugby, plus a 850 square-metre multi-purpose court for basketball, netball, Taekwondo, hockey, volleyball, indoor cricket, badminton and tennis. There’s also an amphitheater, playgrounds, specialist music, art and drama areas, a library, science labs, a cafe, and a canteen – phew! But that’s not all. AIS also offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities, plus a whole host of educational offerings (coding class anyone?). Class sizes average 16-22 pupils and scholarships are available. The language of instruction is in English, (except for Indonesian Studies). In secondary school, language options include Japanese, French, Spanish, Korean, and Italian. Fees include tuition and capital levy and uniforms are required.
Grades: Preschool to Year 12.
Curriculum/Assessment: Australian Curriculum and International Baccalaureate.
Location: Jl Imam Bonjol No. 458A, Denpasar
Phone: +62 361 845 2000
Email: [email protected]
Australian Independent School Website
5. Bali Island School – best for a distinct Balinese vibe
Bali Island School in Sanur (formerly Bali International School) was founded in 1985 and is one of the most established schools on the island. It’s authorised by the International Baccalaureate to deliver the Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes from Preschool to Grade 12 while being accredited by The Council of International Schools (CIS) and Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Facilities include a campus with a distinct Balinese vibe, a 25m swimming pool, two sports fields, an outdoor playground, and an extensive library. There is an average of 250 students school-wide and 20 students per class. School days are followed by a number of free after school activities including arts, lego, theatre and drama, brain games, dance, and swimming. Fees include tuition, while scholarships are available and uniforms are required from pre-K to Year 10.
Grades: Primary Years to Year 12.
Curriculum/Assessment: International Baccalaureate
Location: Sanur
WhatsApp: +62 812 3669 8461
Phone: +62 361 288 770
Email: [email protected]
6. Dyatmika School – best for bilingualism
Dyatmika School, based in East Denpasar close to both Sanur and Ubud, is accredited by the University of Cambridge International Examinations Board, employing exams and certifications that are recognised internationally. Dyatmika is Bali’s top bilingual school (and largest international school) whereby classes from Primary Prep through to Grade 5 are taught by one international teacher in English and one national teacher in Indonesian. Mathematics, science, and social studies are also taught in both languages. School facilities include music studios, sports fields, science and computer labs, libraries, a playground, grassed playing fields, a sports hall, a yoga/dance studio, a canteen and IT facilities in every classroom to support teaching and learning. We also love the huge community garden which features Balinese herbs and vegetables, and often hosts concerts, bazaars and pick-your-own-veg days. The student numbers in each class vary: playgroup is 20 students, kindergarten (TK) is 24 students, primary prep to Year 5 is 26 students, and Years 6-8 are 26 students. For Years 10-12, classes rarely exceed 15 students. Fees include tuition, resources and admissions, and uniforms are a prerequisite for all students from Monday to Thursday.
Grades: Playgroup to Year 12
Curriculum/Assessment: Cambridge Assessment International Education, AS and A Level Studies
Location: Denpasar
Phone: +62 361 461 874
Email: [email protected]
7. Sanur Independent School – best for dual curricula
The Sanur Independent School is a community-based learning institute providing a range of educational programs based on Cambridge Assessment International Education and Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) from early years to lower secondary grades, and is open to expat and local students. Fees are age-dependent and include registration, tuition, capital, and resources levy and there is also a short-term study program for overseas students.
Grades: Early Years to Lower Secondary
Curriculum/Assessment: Cambridge Assessment International Education and Australian Curriculum
Location: Denpasar
WhatsApp: +62 812 3931 5989
Phone: +62 361 286 016
Email: [email protected]
Sanur Independent School Website
8. Sunrise School – best for outdoor learning
The Sunrise School is a community-centred campus for children aged 18 months to 14 years and follows the International Early Years and Primary Curriculums, as well as the National Curriculum. Sunrise School is located in the lush greenery of Kerobokan and offers students facilities such as undercover and outdoor basketball courts, a grass field, a playground set among lush green gardens, art rooms and plenty of after-school clubs, including arts and crafts, cooking, drama classes, basketball, soccer, badminton, science, guitar, singing classes and EAL classes. There are approximately 160 children in the school with a capacity of 200, and class sizes are between 10 and 20 children. Fees are age-dependent.
Grades: Playgroup to Year 6
Curriculum/Assessment: International Early Years and Primary Curricula, and National Curriculum.
Location: Kerobokan
WhatsApp: +62 817 735 825
Phone: +62 361 735 825
Email: [email protected]
9. Gandhi Memorial Intercontinental School – best for developing global citizens
The Gandhi Memorial Intercontinental School (GMIS), based in Renon, is an IB world school that offers an international curriculum at an affordable price. Facilities include Wi-Fi, air-conditioned classrooms with Smart whiteboards, science and computer labs, a gymnasium / multi-purpose hall, library resource centre, music studios, arts and crafts room and a canteen serving Indonesian, Chinese, Indian, Italian and continental cuisine. Although the students are taught in English, GMIS also teaches Mandarin, Bahasa Indonesia, Hindi, and French. There is also a range of co-curricular club activities and sports from which to choose. Fees are age/year dependent. Uniforms are required.
Grades: Pre-K to Year 12
Curriculum/Assessment: Cambridge Assessment International Education and International Baccalaureate
Location: Denpasar
Phone: +62 361 239 746
Email: [email protected]
Gandhi Memorial Intercontinental School Website
10. Lycée Français de Bali – best for trilingualism and the French Baccalaureate
Tucked away in Umalas you will find the trilingual (French, English and Indonesian) Lycée Français de Bali, AKA the French School of Bali. Established in 1991, LFB takes children from preschool through senior high school and is accredited by the French Board of Education, partnering with the Agence pour l’ Enseignement Français à l’ Étranger (AEFE). LFB welcomes students from 2 to 20 years old, French or not, and prepares students for the French Baccalaureate, which combined with TOEFL is a guarantee of homogeneous schooling and possible reintegration into any school system, in France or abroad. A wide range of daily OPEX after-school activities are optional and charged additionally. Facilities include basketball courts, a playground, music room, science lab, library and computer room. Fees include tuition, insurance, administrative costs, school supplies, LFB sportswear (no other uniform required), expenses relating to school outings, and other educational activities. Scholarships may apply to French nationals.
Grades: Preschool to Senior High School
Curriculum/Assessment: French Baccalaureate and Cambridge Assessment International Education
Location: Umalas
WhatsApp: +62 811 3985 888
Phone: +62 361 473 2314
Email: [email protected]
Lycée Français de Bali Website
11. Montessori School Bali – best Montessori curriculum
Montessori School Bali offers particular programs that nurture children’s development from six weeks to 12 years of age whereby students are guided on learning paths aligned with their stage of development and method. These programs are taught by Association Montessori Internationale- trained teachers, integrating specific features into its curricula like health and wellbeing, life skills, creativity academics, global citizenship, positive relations, leadership, and experiential learning. The campus facility accommodates up to 280 children and includes building designs inspired by traditional Balinese pavilions, allowing children to move freely while learning extends into nature. There are large covered verandahs providing ample space outside the classrooms for children to work while sheltered from sun and tropical rains. After-school activities include capoeira, Balinese dancing, choir, soccer, cricket and violin. Fees are age-dependent and begin from baby right through to adolescent programs.
Grades: From birth (Infant/Toddler Programme) through to primary years (Primary Programme)
Curriculum/Assessment: Montessori
Location: Canggu
WhatsApp: +62 813 3950 9018
Phone: +62 361 934 8566
Email: [email protected]
Montessori School Bali Website
12. ProEducation School – best for the British Curriculum
Bali’s ProEd Global School is a unique international school based in Umalas, offering individualised education, an extensive range of extra-curricular activities and on-site specialist support services for children aged five to nineteen. ProEducation School follows the British Curriculum and students receive international accreditation through EdExcel, Primary School Achievement test, IGCSE and A Levels. Additionally, ProEd can provide the internationally accredited ASDAN curriculum for those with additional learning needs, as well as The Duke of Edinburgh’s Youth Award, allowing for a tailored timetable building on a specific student’s strengths, whilst supporting individual needs. Facilities include a playground, an open onsite pool, an open-aired playing field, plus a canteen. Fees are grade-dependent.
Grades: Early Years to Year 13
Curriculum/Assessment: IGCSE, British Curriculum, A Level Studies and ASDAN
Location: Umalas
WhatsApp: +62 812 3808 3020
Email: [email protected]
13. Sekolah Lentera Kasih & Lollypop Preschool – best Christian school
Sekolah Lentera Kasih (SLK) and Lollypop Preschool are privately owned Christian schools that offer the National Indonesian Curriculum and the Cambridge Curriculum for Secondary, IGCSE and A-Level. Lollypop Preschool offers classes for toddlers, nursery, kindergarten, and preparatory age children, while SLK offers primary, secondary, and junior college-level curriculum. Facilities include a 25 m swimming pool, football playing field, playground and library. Fees are age-dependent.
Grades: Preschool to Year 12
Curriculum/Assessment: National Indonesian Curriculum and the Cambridge Assessment International Education
Location: Kerobokan
WhatsApp: +62 811 3960 2971
Email: [email protected]
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FAQs on international schools in Bali
What are the top international schools in Bali?
Bali hosts several world-renowned international schools, including Green School Bali, Bali Island School (BIS), Australian Independent School (AIS), and Montessori School Bali.
What curricula do international schools in Bali offer?
International schools in Bali provide various curricula, such as the International Baccalaureate (IB) at BIS, the Australian curriculum at AIS, Cambridge at Dyatmika and eco-focused education at Green School Bali.
What are the tuition fees for international schools in Bali?
Tuition fees vary by institution and grades. For example, according to an international school database, GMIS’ annual fees start from around IDR 50,000,000, whereas Green School Bali’s annual fees start from approximately IDR 170,000,000. These may change from year to year, too.
Are there international schools in Bali that follow the British curriculum?
Yes, schools like ProEd Global School offer the British curriculum, providing education from early years and beyond.
What age groups do international schools in Bali cater to?
International schools in Bali accommodate various age groups. For instance, BIS serves students up to 18 years old, while The Garden caters for kids up to 7 years old.
How can I enrol my child in an international school in Bali?
Enrolment procedures typically involve submitting an application form, academic records, and attending an interview or assessment. It’s advisable to contact the schools directly for specific admission requirements.
Do international schools in Bali offer extracurricular activities?
Yes, schools like Canggu Community School provide a range of extracurricular activities, including sports, arts, and community service programs. These are held both on and off campus.
Are there any eco-friendly international schools in Bali?
Yes, Green School Bali is renowned for its sustainable, eco-friendly campus and holistic education approach, emphasising environmental responsibility from childhood.
What are the language requirements for international schools in Bali?
While English is the primary language of instruction, some schools may offer bilingual programs or require proficiency tests to ensure students can engage effectively with the curriculum.
Are there international schools in Bali that offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) program?
Yes, Bali Island School is an IB Continuum School, offering all three IB programs: Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP).
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