ACS Bali and Canggu Community School are both in Bali, about 13 km apart. Both schools offer IB and Cambridge IGCSE programmes. ACS Bali also offers Cambridge (Primary), and Canggu Community School also offers British. Published annual fees are IDR 230,000,000 - 280,000,000 at ACS Bali and IDR 117,000,000 - 272,000,000 at Canggu Community School, which puts ACS Bali roughly 31% higher. ACS Bali takes pupils from 6 to 18, and Canggu Community School from 3 to 17.
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Fees / year
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Fees / year IDR 230,000,000 - 280,000,000 | Fees / year IDR 117,000,000 - 272,000,000 |
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Age range
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Age range 6 - 18 years | Age range 3 - 17 years |
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Type
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Type Co-educational | Type Co-educational |
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Curriculum
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Curriculum IB (DP), Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE | Curriculum IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE, British Curriculum |
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Pupils
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Pupils — | Pupils 630 |
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Typical class size
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Typical class size — | Typical class size 8 |
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Instruction language
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Instruction language English | Instruction language English |
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Opened
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Opened 2025 | Opened 2001 |
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Bus service
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Bus service — | Bus service No |
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Location
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Location ACS Bali is situated within Kura Kura Bali, an eco-development in South Denpasar. The campus is a 15 to 20-minute drive from Ngurah Rai International Airport. This position provides accessible transport links to nearby central areas such as Sanur, Kuta, and Nusa Dua. | Location Jalan Subak Sari, Banjar Tegal Gundul, Tibubeneng, Kuta Utara, Badung, Bali – Indonesia 80361 |
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Stages
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Stages The school structure covers Primary, Middle, Secondary, and High School, accepting students from ages 6 through 18. For the 2025–2026 academic year, the school is opening with Grades 1 to 7. Grades 8 through 12 will be added progressively in the following years. | Stages Early Years to Year 13 |
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School type
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School type ACS Bali operates as a co-educational day school. While there are no on-campus boarding facilities explicitly listed, the school accepts students living away from their parents provided they reside with officially appointed guardians in Bali. | School type International school |
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Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix — | Pupil nationality mix 40+ nationalities represented in CCS community. |
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Additional learning support
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Additional learning support Student welfare is primarily managed through a pastoral care network led by homeroom and form teachers. The school also employs a specialist Emotional Counsellor to provide targeted support when necessary. | Additional learning support Individualised Educational Plans (IEPs) and/or Student Learning Plans (SLPs) are used to outline interventions for students receiving learning support. |
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Country affiliation
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Country affiliation The school operates under the Singapore brand of education. It is explicitly modeled after ACS (International) in Singapore. | Country affiliation — |
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Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation ACS Bali operates with a Methodist Christian heritage. | Religious affiliation — |
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School day structure
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School day structure Students are expected to arrive by 8:10 AM for an 8:15 AM assembly, followed by the first lesson at 8:35 AM. The daily schedule includes a morning interval from 10:20 AM to 10:40 AM and a lunch break from 12:25 PM to 1:10 PM. Classes finish at 2:20 PM for Grades 1-2, 2:55 PM for Grades 3-4, and 3:30 PM for Grades 5-12, with mandatory co-curricular activities running until 5:00 PM for the older students. | School day structure — |
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Bus service details
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Bus service details The school does not currently provide information regarding a dedicated school bus or coach service. | Bus service details — |
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Fee details
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Fee details Application Fees A non-refundable application fee of IDR 10,000,000 is required upon submitting the application form. Tuition Fees Tuition is payable per semester (there are two semesters in an academic year). Grades 1 to 6: IDR 115,000,000 per semester (Annual total: IDR 230,000,000) Grades 7 to 8: IDR 130,000,000 per semester (Annual total: IDR 260,000,000) Grades 9 to 10: IDR 140,000,000 per semester (Annual total: IDR 280,000,000) Billing Schedule and Payment Terms Fees are billed a semester in advance. Semester 1 payments are due by July 1, and Semester 2 payments are due by December 1. Late payments are subject to an additional fee of 2.0% per month. Boarding Fees Boarding fees are not applicable. Other Costs Capital Levy: IDR 25,000,000 (annual) Learning Materials Fee: IDR 25,000,000 (annual) Confirmation Deposit: IDR 20,000,000 (annual deposit to secure a place, which is deducted from the tuition fee) Additional costs not covered include uniforms, laptops (required for Grade 5 and above), supplementary materials, external examinations, transportation, lunches, and school trips. Refund Information Application fees, the confirmation deposit, and the capital levy are non-refundable. For newly admitted students, a 100% refund on tuition is available if written notice is received over 30 days before commencement. For existing students, current semester tuition is non-refundable. A full refund for Semester 2 is granted if withdrawal notice is provided at least three months prior to its start. Fee Payment Options Payments are accepted via bank transfer. | Fee details Application Fee - IDR 2,500,000 (non‑refundable) payable at the time of application. Tuition fees (2026–2027) — full year, per semester, and per term - Early Years (Preschool–Reception): IDR 117,000,000 per year; IDR 59,500,000 per semester; IDR 32,000,000 per term. - Key Stage 1 (Years 1–2): IDR 162,000,000 per year; IDR 82,500,000 per semester; IDR 44,000,000 per term. - Key Stage 2 (Years 3–6): IDR 173,000,000 per year; IDR 88,500,000 per semester; IDR 46,500,000 per term. - Key Stage 3 (Years 7–9): IDR 214,000,000 per year; IDR 109,500,000 per semester; IDR 57,500,000 per term. - Year 10: IDR 243,000,000 per year; IDR 124,000,000 per semester; IDR 65,500,000 per term. - Year 11: IDR 261,000,000 per year; IDR 133,000,000 per semester; IDR 70,000,000 per term. (Includes CCS exam fees; Year 13 IB assessment fees invoiced separately.) - IB Diploma (Years 12–13): IDR 272,000,000 per year; IDR 139,000,000 per semester; IDR 73,500,000 per term. All figures above are the compulsory tuition amounts for the 2026–2027 fee schedule. Discounts on tuition - Sibling discounts: 2nd sibling 3%; 3rd sibling 7%; 4th sibling 10% (discounts apply starting with the 2nd eldest child and require all students to be enrolled for at least one full year). - Payment discounts: 5% discount for fees paid in full annually; 2% discount for fees paid by semester (two terms in advance). Registration fee (on offer acceptance) - For Year 1 to Year 13: IDR 17,000,000 for the first child registered and IDR 14,000,000 for each additional child from the same family. Registration fees are non‑refundable. Capital (Building) Levy — payable once per year - Early Years to Year 5: IDR 21,500,000 (non‑refundable) per family member (first and second member in attendance). - Year 6 to Year 13: IDR 26,000,000 (non‑refundable) per family member (first and second member in attendance). The Capital Levy supports campus facilities and land leases. Materials and Resources Levy — payable once per year - Early Years: IDR 8,500,000. - Year 1–2: IDR 9,000,000. - Year 3–6: IDR 9,500,000. - Year 7–9: IDR 10,500,000. - IGCSE (Years 10–11): IDR 12,500,000 (includes a TI‑84 Plus C Silver Edition graphic calculator). - IB (Years 12–13): IDR 13,500,000 (includes a TI‑84 Plus C Silver Edition graphic calculator). These levies are non‑refundable. EOTC (camp) fee - The EOTC (camp) fee will be charged in Term 1 and included on the Term 1 invoice. Refundable Notice Deposit (RND) - Entry at Early Years: IDR 25,000,000. - Entry at Year 1 – Year 13: IDR 50,000,000. - The RND is paid when a place is offered and accepted. Withdrawal notice in writing of one full term in advance is required for the RND to be refunded; failure to provide at least one full term's written notice results in forfeiture of the RND. Exceptional circumstances may be presented in writing to the Head of School for consideration. Payment schedule and terms (2026–2027 due dates) - Annual payment due date (full year): June 12, 2026. - Semester payments due dates (two payments): Semester 1 due June 12, 2026; Semester 2 due January 04, 2027. - Term payments (four terms) due dates: Term 1 due June 12, 2026; Term 2 due October 09, 2026; Term 3 due January 04, 2027; Term 4 due March 25, 2027. - Tuition fees paid per term or per semester are non‑refundable if the student departs during a term. Tuition fees paid annually are refundable only in accordance with the number of full terms not attended in that year (maximum refund up to 2 terms). Capital and Materials/Resources Levies are non‑refundable. The RND is forfeited if less than one full term of written notice is given. Exceptional circumstances can be considered in writing by the Head of School. Currency and payment terms - The accepted currency for school invoicing is Indonesian Rupiah (IDR). All fees are to be paid in IDR as stated on invoices, except for parents who transfer from overseas accounts; the school may determine the exchange rate on the invoice date. Banking information (for bank transfers) - Beneficiary: Yayasan Swamitra Internasional. - Bank: PT. Bank Mandiri (Persero) Tbk., Udayana Branch – Denpasar. - USD account number: 1450006520379. SWIFT: BMRIIDJA. - IDR account number: 1450006613851. SWIFT: BMRIIDJA. Bank transfer details are provided for making payments from domestic and overseas accounts. Payment plans may be arranged for families with genuine financial hardship by written request to the Head of School prior to the payment due date. Boarding - Boarding is not offered; CCS operates as a day school with scheduled arrival and dismissal times and after‑school supervision arrangements. No boarding fees apply. Other costs and additional charges - Uniforms and stationery: separate costs apply under the school's Uniforms & Stationery policies and additional item lists. - Additional fees and charges (for excursions, external exam fees beyond those included, optional activities or services) may be invoiced separately. Parents should expect the EOTC (camp) fee in Term 1 and any external assessment fees (for example, some Year 13 IB assessment charges) to be invoiced separately. Specific levies, additional charges and timing of those invoices follow the school's published fees schedule and invoicing practice. Refund summary (key points) - Termly or semesterly tuition fees are non‑refundable if the student leaves during a term. - Annual tuition fees: refundable only for full terms not attended (up to a maximum of two terms). - Capital Levy and Materials/Resources Levy: non‑refundable. - RND: refunded only with one full term's written notice; forfeited if less notice is provided. - Exceptional circumstances may be considered in writing by the Head of School. |
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement — | Uniform requirement CCS has a uniform for Preschool to Year 11; Years 12–13 follow a dress code. Uniforms are sold through the school shop, and shoes may be sneakers or sandals with a heel strap and a toe strap; flip-flops or clogs are not acceptable. Primary students wear sun hats, and Secondary students should wear a hat in the sun. |
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Food options
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Food options — | Food options Lunch is provided by two caterers, Ibu Jenny and Cantina; the menu changes every term and is provided by the caterers. Menus are available from the Front Office. Students may also bring lunch from home, and food may be delivered to the school for collection; Primary–Year 11 may not order food deliveries themselves. |
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House system
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House system — | House system CCS uses a four-house system with the CCS Shark Mascot. The four colours of the Shark represent the four houses, which participate in house activities and competitions. |
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Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership — | Governance and ownership Yayasan Swamitra Internasional (YSI) is a non-profit foundation that governs CCS. The Board of Trustees appoints the Board of Management to run the school, and YSI oversees compliance with Indonesian laws and regulations. A School Committee provides advisory governance. |
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Curriculum details
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Curriculum details ACS Bali follows a dual-curriculum framework that progresses from the Cambridge International system to the International Baccalaureate. In the Primary School (Grades 1 through 6), students study the Cambridge International Primary curriculum, concluding with the Cambridge Checkpoint assessments in Grade 6. The secondary phase (Grades 7 through 10) utilizes the Cambridge International Secondary curriculum, culminating in students sitting for their IGCSE qualifications at the end of Grade 10. Students entering specifically in Grade 10 also have the option to complete a one-year, non-examinable Foundation IB program in preparation for their final years. For High School (Grades 11 and 12), the school transitions to the two-year International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), with authorization pending for the first cohort starting in 2027. The IBDP curriculum requires students to complete six academic subjects alongside a Theory of Knowledge course, an Extended Essay, and the mandatory Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS) program. | Curriculum details CCS Bali follows the English National Curriculum for Early Years and Primary, with the Indonesian National Curriculum embedded across year levels. Early Years uses the English National Curriculum, the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), and Indonesian curriculum, with inquiry-based learning and three classes of about 20 children per class. Primary School (Years 1–6) follows the English National Curriculum and Indonesian National Curriculum, with two classes per year level and target sizes of 23 (Years 1–2) and 25 (Years 3–6), with one expatriate teacher and one Indonesian teaching assistant per class. Middle School (Year 7–9) uses an internationally accredited standards-based curriculum in conjunction with the Indonesian National Curriculum, with core English, Mathematics, Science, and Individuals and Societies, and languages including Indonesian, Spanish, and French. Year 10–11 CCS courses prepare students for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, which CCS offers for Years 12–13. University destinations show CCS students have received offers to top universities around the world. |
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Student teacher ratio
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Student teacher ratio — | Student teacher ratio Early Years: one full-time teacher and two full-time teaching assistants per class, with around 20 students per class. Primary: one expatriate teacher and one Indonesian teaching assistant per class, with target class sizes of 23 (Years 1–2) and 25 (Years 3–6). |
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Exam results
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Higher education progression
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Higher education progression — | Higher education progression CCS students have received offers to top universities around the world. |
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Gifted and talented
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Academic calendar
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Social & emotional learning
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Social & emotional learning ACS Bali integrates social and emotional support through a structured pastoral care network centered around homeroom and form teachers. In the Primary School, homeroom teachers monitor conduct, encourage high standards, develop character, and observe peer relationships while offering direct guidance. Form teachers carry out this same role for students in the Secondary School. This structure is designed to ensure every student feels safe, affirmed, and contented, thereby helping them achieve their full potential. | Social & emotional learning CCS runs a holistic program that supports students academically, socially, and emotionally. A range of systems supports students in these areas. The community emphasizes inclusion, belonging, and student well-being. Mindfulness and well-being are integrated into the school's approach. The environment is supportive of health, resilience, and positive relationships. |
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN) The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN) provisions, supported conditions, or specialized SEN staff. | Special educational needs (SEN) CCS has a Special Educational Needs policy that provides Learning Support. English is the language of instruction. WIDA testing is used to determine English language proficiency. The policy outlines procedures for referrals and ongoing monitoring of student progress. The school aims to support identified needs within the mainstream classroom through appropriate supports. |
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English as an additional language
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English as an additional language The school does not publicly disclose information regarding English as an Additional Language (EAL) provisions, dedicated staff, or specific language support programs. | English as an additional language English is the language of instruction at CCS. Languages Other Than English include Indonesian, Spanish, and French. Indonesian language studies and Indonesian Studies are part of the curriculum. Language learning is emphasised across all year levels. |
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Mental wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing Mental wellbeing at ACS Bali is primarily managed through the daily observations and guidance provided by the pastoral care network of homeroom and form teachers. To support more complex needs, the school is appointing a specialist Emotional Counsellor. | Mental wellbeing Mindfulness and well-being are integral to CCS's approach. The Middle School curriculum includes Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) to support social and emotional development. A supportive school environment fosters health, resilience, and positive relationships. CCS emphasises well-being through a holistic approach and community initiatives. |
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Safeguarding
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Safeguarding ACS Bali maintains a Code of Conduct that explicitly outlines the responsibility of all members to ensure the community feels safe and secure at all times. The school enforces a strict zero-tolerance policy for any form of bullying behavior. However, comprehensive child protection protocols or formal safeguarding policy documents are not publicly disclosed on the website. | Safeguarding Safeguarding and child protection are core components of CCS's accreditation framework. CCS holds SPK accreditation and emphasizes safety and safeguarding for all students. The Parent Student Handbook outlines safeguarding procedures and student welfare policies. |
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Facilities overview
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Facilities overview — | Facilities overview The CCS Campus blends modern learning spaces with Indonesian architecture and Bali's natural beauty. The campus is bordered by lush gardens, rice-fields, and a small river runs through it. It supports student wellbeing, balance, and joy for learning. Modern science labs, a black box theatre and amphitheatre, digital and performance-based music rooms, an ICT lab, and many sports facilities support learning. A new Primary Campus opened this year with enhanced facilities including a 25m swimming pool, a soccer pitch, and a multifunction hall. |
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Sports facilities
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Sports facilities — | Sports facilities The CCS Campus includes a range of sports facilities. The Primary Campus features a 25‑meter swimming pool and a soccer pitch. The site also notes a natural athletics pitch to support outdoor physical education. Facilities support PE and competitive and recreational team sports. |
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Academic facilities
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Academic facilities — | Academic facilities The CCS Campus houses modern science laboratories for practical learning. It includes a black box theatre and an amphitheatre for performances and presentations. There are digital and performance-based music rooms and an ICT laboratory to support technology-enabled learning. The campus environment and spaces are designed to support engagement across the curriculum. |
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Extra curricular facilities
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Extra curricular facilities — | Extra curricular facilities CCS offers more than 50 after-school activities per term across creative arts, sports, coding, academics, games, cooking, and music. The ASA (Primary) and ECA (Secondary) programmes extend learning beyond the classroom. Sign-ups are via the SchoolsBuddy app, and each activity runs when there are at least four participants. If an activity is canceled due to low enrollment, you can switch to another activity or receive a refund. For questions, contact Ms. Astrid. |
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History
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History ACS Bali is a newly established institution preparing to open its doors to foundation families for the 2025–2026 academic year. It operates under the financial entity Yayasan Adi Cita Sakti and is an extension of the established Singaporean "ACS brand of education." The broader Anglo-Chinese School (ACS) network, which ACS Bali is modeled after, was originally founded in Singapore in 1886 by Bishop William F. Oldham under a Methodist Mission. The Bali campus aims to replicate the educational approach of ACS (International) in Singapore, bringing an international curriculum within an Asian context. | History Canggu Community School opened in 2001. CCS is governed by Yayasan Swamitra Internasional. CCS is fully accredited by CIS and WASC, with full reaccreditation granted in January 2021 through 2025. The Diploma Programme is offered and CCS is a Cambridge International Exams Centre. CCS is registered with the Indonesian Ministry of Education and Culture with licensed approval to run all programmes. |
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Community
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Community The core of the ACS Bali community is its traditional House System, which groups older and younger students together to cultivate a united, family-like environment. Initially opening with two houses—Oldham House and Thoburn House—the system is designed to foster strong house spirit and leadership through friendly rivalry and various student competitions. | Community FoCCS is the heartbeat of the CCS parent community, bringing together parents, caregivers, and staff to support school life in meaningful and joyful ways. It organizes events and fundraising activities that benefit students and the School, and supports staff appreciation and community causes. Members welcome new families, help shape the CCS community calendar, and may volunteer at events or join planning committees; FoCCS meets monthly and is open to all. |
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Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association The school does not publicly disclose information regarding a Parent Teacher Association (PTA) or specific parent-led events, groups, and activities at this time. | Parent teacher association FoCCS, the Friends of Canggu Community School, was established in 2004 as a parent committee to foster the link between CCS and parents, guardians and friends. Its primary task is to organise a variety of social activities, many of which are fundraising initiatives that benefit the students and the School, as well as the FoCCS charity. The partnership between FoCCS and CCS has encouraged parents to take an active role in their child's school and promoted a range of social and fundraising events. FoCCS can be contacted at foccs@ccsbali.com. |
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Academic & intellectual
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Academic & intellectual — | Academic & intellectual Place-based, immersive learning fosters global citizenship, cultural understanding and harmonious community living in nature. Programs are customized and linked meaningfully to curriculum, EOTC/WWW, CAS, and The Duke of Edinburgh Award. Activities include working on a regenerative farm, farm-to-table meal preparation, and community waste management; expeditions and hikes to mountains, hot springs, waterfalls, orchards, and UNESCO rice terraces; bamboo crafts, cultural rituals, teambuilding and leadership challenges; and camp tasks such as collecting firewood, harvesting produce, and caring for animals. |
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Arts & creative
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Arts & creative — | Arts & creative CCS Music Centre offers individualized vocal and instrumental tuition, ensemble/band coaching, and performance opportunities. Tuition is available for piano, guitar, violin, ukulele, drum kit and voice, with free after-school ensembles including Junior Choir and Rock Band Workshop. Performance opportunities include Sunset Concerts, productions, Battle of the Bands and performances at other school events. There is an additional fee for CCS Music Centre activities; current prices are published in the school shop and communicated to parents before each term. |
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Cultural & language
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Cultural & language — | Cultural & language Model United Nations is a student-led simulation of the real United Nations; students become delegates representing countries and participate in research, writing, debate, proposals and diplomacy with peers from across Bali and internationally. The program builds public speaking, collaboration, and awareness of current events and geopolitical issues, aligning with the IB Learner Profile and CCS Core Values. CCS MUN has participated in and won awards at international conferences such as BaliMUN, YMUNT, YMUNK, THIMUN Singapore, MYMUN, and ISWA MUN. |
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Social & hobbies
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Social & hobbies — | Social & hobbies CCS offers a range of after school activities (ASA) in Primary and Extra Curricular Activities (ECA) in Secondary to support holistic development and extend learning beyond the classroom. There are more than 50 activities each term, spanning creative arts, sports, coding, academics, games, cooking and music. Sign-ups are via the SchoolsBuddy app, and the ASA/ECA programme runs from Term 1 through Terms 2-4 with a minimum of four participants for each activity. |
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Community & service
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Community & service — | Community & service Camps provide a unique adventure with a focus on Balinese and Indonesian culture, environmental issues, balance and resilience, and local service-learning projects. Camps develop core values and include reflection on academic, social and emotional growth. Gotong Royong - Service Learning aligns with CCS values and global citizenship, integrating service projects into the curriculum and connecting CCS with local and global communities. During Years 7-11, CCS students undertake semester-long Gotong Royong projects; Years 12-13 follow the CAS programme with extended commitments, including projects addressing health, education, the environment and other community issues, rooted in Roots and Shoots practice and conducted with collaboration among learners, teachers, staff and parents. |
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Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional — | Leadership & professional The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is a youth achievement qualification that credits students for their commitment to extracurricular activities. The Award is offered in over 140 countries and supports university and job applications. Students complete a Skill, a Service and a Physical Recreation weekly, with Adventurous Journeys including hiking and camping that require teamwork and resilience. The program is complemented by Model United Nations, which provides leadership and diplomatic experience through country representation and conference participation. |
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Lifestyle & wellbeing — | Lifestyle & wellbeing Sport operates under the Bali Schools Sport Association (BSSA), with Soccer in Term 1, Volleyball in Term 2, Basketball in Term 3, and Swimming, Cross-Country and Athletics in Term 4. Practices occur before or after school, and weekly schedules are communicated by email; games include league fixtures and BSSA Finals. Participation requires meeting academic obligations, with students not allowed to participate if they have outstanding major work. These activities promote physical wellbeing and balanced lifestyles for CCS students. |
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Language provision
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Language provision — | Language provision English is the language of instruction. Indonesian is taught as part of the Indonesian National Curriculum, including Indonesian Language and Indonesian Studies. In the IB Diploma Programme, CCS offers English Language and Literature, Indonesian Language and Literature, English B, Indonesian B, French B, Spanish B, Indonesian Ab Initio, and school-supported self-taught language options. English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is available for students needing language development. |
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Bilingual teaching
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Bilingual teaching — | Bilingual teaching English is the language of instruction at CCS. Indonesian is taught as part of the Indonesian National Curriculum, including Indonesian Language and Indonesian Studies. The Diploma Programme offers English Language and Literature and Indonesian Language and Literature, with English B and Indonesian B available, and language options such as French B and Spanish B. English as an Additional Language (EAL) is provided to support students with language needs. |
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Immersion programs
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Awards
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Accreditations
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Accreditations Cambridge Assessment International Education (Planned): ACS Bali aligns its curriculum from Grades 1 to 10 with the Cambridge International framework to provide students with standardized Primary and Secondary qualifications, culminating in the IGCSE. International Baccalaureate Organisation - IBO (Pending Authorization): The school is currently in the process of seeking official authorization from the IBO to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), with the goal of commencing the program for its first cohort in August 2027. | Accreditations — |
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Admissions
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Admissions 1. Complete Official Application Form Parents must submit the admissions application online. This submission must include all necessary supporting documents and proof of payment for the application fee. 2. Entrance Tests and Interview Following the application, the admissions office will contact the family to schedule an online entrance test and an oral interview (preferably face-to-face for families already in Bali). The online Cambridge assessments evaluate proficiency in Reading, Mathematics, and Developed Ability. The interview with a senior staff member is used to assess communication skills, personal qualities, and motivation. 3. Admission Outcome The Executive Principal makes the final admissions decision based on a holistic review of the applicant's test scores, interview performance, academic records, and alignment with the school's ethos. This outcome is typically communicated to the family via email within two weeks of the assessment. Exact test scores are not provided to parents. 4. Admission Confirmed An admission offer remains conditional until all required fees are successfully paid and transferred to the ACS Bali Yayasan account. Once the financial transfer is complete, the student's enrolment is officially confirmed for both the family and the school. 5. Welcome Pack Emailed to Family After confirmation, the school will email a comprehensive Welcome Pack to the family. This pack contains all the relevant information and details needed for the student to successfully start their education at ACS Bali. 6. Start of Orientation Programme Before classes officially begin, the school runs a planned induction program. This ensures that new students undergo a smooth transition and have a successful start to the academic year. | Admissions CCS accepts and welcomes students aged 3 to 17 (Early Years - IB Diploma) throughout the year. There are four easy steps to join CCS. 1. Application Tasks Completion: Submit the online Application Form; pay the Application Fee IDR 2,500,000 (non-refundable, with no guarantee for the seat); upload 2 years of previous or current school report cards in English (non-English documents should be translated and notarized); upload CCS Student Profile; upload Transcript (only for Year 10/Semester 2 or above). 2. Application Review: When a seat is available, the applications will be reviewed by the education leadership team and student support team; English assessments might be required if needed. 3. Acceptance: Successful applicants will receive an official acceptance email, and the payment options will be shared. The parents can choose the payment method for a term, a semester, or a year. 4. Enrollment: Once the tuition fee is received, and the rest of the required documents are completed, the new joiner and the parents will receive a welcome email from the school. The Application Tasks Completion Step is the first step; there are limited spaces and offering seats is not guaranteed. Applicants who did not get an offer due to no seat availability will be transferred to the next term. Your child can join CCS at any time if there is a place available in their year group; explore entry points to learn more about the registration process. |
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Scholarships
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Scholarships The school does not publicly disclose information regarding any scholarships offered at this time. | Scholarships A scholarship programme is provided to attract and recognise lifelong learners who are academically excellent, socially responsible and effective communicators. CCS will make available scholarship(s) to students (Indonesian or Expat) who meet all identified scholarship requirements: must demonstrate strong academic achievement and maintain excellent academic standing; demonstrate CCS Core Values (Learning, Engagement, Respect, Balance); demonstrate commitment to Gotong Royong (Service and Learning); be in total compliance with CCS Behaviour expectations and demonstrate respect and involvement in the school community; demonstrate digital citizenship and be in compliance with the Technology Acceptable Use Policy; priority may be given to Indonesian students or those demonstrating financial need. The equivalent of 2 full-time scholarships will be available for Years 10 to 13 each academic year, typically as partial scholarships; scholarships may be renewed for up to two years. Further information is available from the Head of School or admissions team at admissions@ccsbali.com. |
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Waitlist
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Waitlist The school does not publicly disclose information regarding a waitlist or pool system for applicants. | Waitlist If no seat is available, applications are transferred to the next term. |
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