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Montessori School Bali

Indonesia, Bali

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The school at a glance
Fees IDR 145,449,000 - 210,147,580
Ages 0 - 15 years
Opened 1998
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Montessori Curriculum, Indian Curriculum
Taught languages English, Indonesian
Typical class size 25
Strengths Visual and Creative Arts, Languages, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School
Introduction

Montessori School Bali is a Bali-based, AMI-affiliated international school owned by a Balinese family. Located at Jl. Raya Semat No. 66, Tibubeneng, Kuta Utara, Badung, Bali 80361, it serves children from 0 to 15 years and follows Montessori practices alongside Indonesian curriculum elements. Since 2017, the campus operates from a purpose-built Berawa site designed to support Montessori learning, beauty, and nature, with climate-responsive classrooms and large verandahs for outdoor work. Classrooms house classic Montessori materials on child-sized shelves, enabling independent learning within a three-hour uninterrupted work cycle under AMI-trained guides and university-degreed assistants. The school emphasizes individualized learning paths aligned with development, from Infant & Caregiver through Adolescent, including a collaborative adolescent and high school diploma program in partnership with UNESCO GEM planned by 2025. Extra-curriculars span arts, languages, and community service, with activities such as Balinese cultural events, micro‑business projects, and environmental initiatives integrated into daily life. Preparing leaders.

Jl. Raya Semat No. 66, Tibubeneng, Kec. Kuta Utara, Badung - Bali 80361

The Essentials

Montessori School Bali has typical class sizes of 25.

Location
Jl. Raya Semat No. 66, Tibubeneng, Kuta Utara, Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia. Located in the Tibubeneng area of Badung, Bali.

Stages
Infant & Caregiver (0-1), Toddler (1-3), Preschool (3-6), Lower Primary (6-9), Upper Primary (9-12), Adolescent (12+)

Country affiliation
Indonesia

School day structure
Office hours: 7:30 - 16:30. School hours: 8:30 - 15:00. Monday through Friday.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
Lunches are eaten together in class with teachers for students who stay a full day. Snacks are available for preschool and older students.

Governance and Ownership
Founded in 1998 by Nattalia Sinclaire and I Made Wiranatha (Pak Kadek). It remains the only Balinese family-owned, AMI-affiliated and Indonesian-accredited international school on the island.
Fees

Annual tuition at Montessori School Bali ranges from IDR 145,449,000 to IDR 210,147,580 for 2026/27.

Application fees and enrolment charges

- Application fee (non-refundable): IDR 2,000,000 for the first child; IDR 1,000,000 for the second child and after.
- Registration fee (non-refundable, invoiced with the first term tuition on offer acceptance): IDR 13,500,000 for the first child; IDR 11,500,000 for the second child and after.
- Capital Development Levy (CDL) (annual, non-refundable; pro‑rata if joining after Term One): IDR 14,000,000 per student (same amount across Toddler, Preschool, Lower Primary, Upper/Adolescent).

Tuition fees by programme (amounts in Indonesian Rupiah)

- Toddler:
- Payment (full year): IDR 131,449,000.
- Payment (half year): IDR 67,500,000.
- Payment (per term, 4 terms): IDR 35,612,000.

- Preschool — Morning programme:
- Payment (full year): IDR 110,678,000.
- Payment (half year): IDR 57,500,000.
- Payment (per term): IDR 29,542,500.

- Preschool — Extended programme:
- Payment (full year): IDR 135,027,360.
- Payment (half year): IDR 69,500,000.
- Payment (per term): IDR 35,602,500.

- Preschool NEST:
- Payment (full year): IDR 158,211,900.
- Payment (half year): IDR 81,700,000.
- Payment (per term): IDR 41,850,000.

- Primary Programme:
- Payment (full year): IDR 160,818,778.
- Payment (half year): IDR 82,000,000.
- Payment (per term): IDR 41,915,000.

- Adolescent Programme:
- Payment (full year): IDR 180,647,580.
- Payment (half year): IDR 91,227,028.
- Payment (per term): IDR 47,420,000.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Payment schedule (Early Bird due date / Standard due date):
- Payment Half Year / Full Year: within 7 days of offer (Early Bird) / within 14 days of offer (Standard).
- Term I: within 7 days of offer (Early Bird) / within 14 days of offer (Standard).
- Term 2: Early Bird due 8 August 2025 / Due date 19 September 2025.
- Term 3 / Half Year: Early Bird due 10 October 2025 / Due date 21 November 2025.
- Term 4: Early Bird due 9 January 2026 / Due date 20 February 2026.

- Early-bird discounts: 5% discount when paying the full year or semester early; 3% when paying by term (as an early-payment incentive).
- Late payment penalty: 3% per month applied to total outstanding fees from the payment deadline; late payments forfeit any applicable discounts. Consequences for unpaid fees include withholding of education if two terms behind (unless an agreed payment schedule exists) and the school retaining the child's report, yearbook and school photos until fees are paid.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable. The school operates as a day school (published programme hours and opening hours reflect day programmes).

Other costs and incidental charges

- Uniform fees are not specified in the published 2025/26 tuition schedule. The published schedule separates application fees, registration fees and the CDL, but does not list a specific uniform charge.
- Registration fee and CDL are charged in addition to tuition as noted above. Additional incidental costs (special activities, trips or optional items) are not listed in the tuition schedule and, when applicable, would be invoiced separately.

Refund and withdrawal information

- Application fee, registration fee and the Capital Development Levy (CDL) are non-refundable.
- Payment deadlines are not withdrawal deadlines. Withdrawal from the academic year is not accepted past December of the academic year.
- Unpaid fees may result in withholding of reports, yearbooks and photos; withholding of education may be applied if a family falls two terms behind without an agreed payment schedule.

Fee payment options and banking details

- Currency: all fees are quoted in Indonesian Rupiah (IDR).
- Bank transfer (preferred/required for application fee transfer receipts):
- Bank: Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI).
- Account number (Rupiah): 4640 2572.
- Account name: Yayasan Pendidikan Cili Bali.
- Branch: Cabang Legian-Kuta, Jl. Legian, Kuta, Bali, Indonesia.
- SWIFT code: BNI NI DJA RNN.
- Instruction: send the transfer receipt to the school as confirmation of payment.
Academics

Montessori School Bali teaches Montessori Curriculum, Indian Curriculum for students aged 0 to 15.

Curriculum
Montessori principles guide learning paths at Montessori School Bali. The programmes serve children 0–1 year (Infant & Caregiver), 1–3 years (Toddler), 3–6 years (Preschool), 6–9 years (Lower Primary), 9–12 years (Upper Primary), and 12+ years (Adolescent). Each stage provides an individualized path aligned with development and Montessori practice.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school develops emotional, social and intellectual independence by observing each student's unique personality and learning style.

Mental Wellbeing
The school provides a safe, nurturing, and loving environment which supports students' well-being and reflects a joyful, peaceful Montessori approach.
Parent Experience

History
Montessori School Bali was established in 1998 by Kadek Wiranatha and Nattalia Sinclaire, a Balinese family-owned school that is AMI-affiliated and Indonesian-accredited. Nattalia Sinclaire, AMI-trained for ages 3 to 12, joined Kadek to realise an authentic Montessori vision. The school is the island's only Balinese family-owned AMI-affiliated international school. In 2017 the campus moved to a purpose-built Berawa site designed to support the Montessori approach, beauty and nature, with AMI-trained guides and university-degreed classroom assistants. Milestones include expansion from a single preschool class in 1998 to a full programme across age groups and ongoing development of adolescent and high school diploma programmes in collaboration with UNESCO GEM by 2025.

Community
Montessori School Bali maintains a Campus Life section featuring School Activities and School Events. The Our Journey timeline documents events such as a Grand Gathering with alumni and former teachers in 2023. A Russian-speaking testimonial notes that the family is very happy with Montessori School Bali, their children flourish socially and academically, and the school is a place of strength and calm for them. Translation of the testimonial indicates the family finds value in the school's environment and community.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The campus is purpose-built for a Montessori education on a sprawling and tranquil campus in the Berawa area of South Bali. The current campus opened in January 2017 and houses all class levels, with space to accommodate up to 280 students. The spacious and airy classrooms are inspired by traditional Balinese pavilions, and large covered verandahs provide space outside the classrooms for work while sheltered from sun and tropical rain. The environment is designed around Montessori principles to foster personal development and learning in harmony with nature.

Academic Facilities
Classrooms are equipped with classic Montessori materials on child-sized shelves, self-correcting and accessible for independent learning. The materials and environment emphasize a calm atmosphere, natural materials, and responsive, well-trained guides. Child-sized furniture, tools, and equipment empower independence and support a three-hour uninterrupted work cycle for deep learning.

Extra Curricular Facilities
A diverse range of activities supports children's development across all areas of learning.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Field trips are organized by students in Lower Primary, with parental permission for significant trips. The Five Great Lessons are presented at the start of each year in Montessori Primary, guiding exploration across subjects. Work emphasizes independent inquiry and collaborative learning within a structured Montessori environment.

Arts & Creative
Preschool ends with familiarity in music and art; the Montessori Preschool curriculum fosters creativity and expression through music and art alongside reading, writing, and basic maths.

Cultural & Language
Balinese and Indonesian culture is integrated into classrooms. Cultural enrichment is provided through events that expose students to Balinese and global traditions.

Social & Hobbies
Adolescents engage in community service, business management, and environmental stewardship. They undertake practical projects and run a micro‑business (for example, Lotus Coffee), integrating maths, science, and communication.

Community & Service
Service to the community is an explicit part of the Adolescent Programme, with opportunities for real‑world tasks that benefit others.

Leadership & Professional
The Adolescent Programme includes leadership‑oriented work, such as running a micro‑business and presenting results. A two‑week rotation between Humanities and Occupations fosters project leadership and practical skills.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Work can be done indoors or outdoors—wherever the activity suits the learner—as movement and autonomy are encouraged to support wellbeing. The campus design supports outdoor time and indoor/outdoor Balinese‑inspired environments. After‑school activities are optional, with excursions and an annual camp for Upper Primary and Adolescent programmes.
Languages

Language Provision
Indonesian language is taught as part of the curriculum.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Tour the school: Prospective parents are asked to first tour Montessori School Bali. The tour lets families see the Montessori Method in action and provides an opportunity to ask questions about how classes are run. The tour helps determine whether the school's approach fits the child's needs. Tours are encouraged before submitting an application. 2. Submit Application: To be added to the waiting pool, an application form may be submitted after attending an observation session, or after an online chat if abroad. The application form must be submitted to begin the process. 3. Pay Application Fee: The application fee must be received before the application process starts. Send the transfer receipt to the school and include the child's name in the details. Banking details are Bank Negara Indonesia 46; Account Number 4640 2572 (Rupiah); Account Name Yayasan Pendidikan Cili Bali; Branch Cabang Legian-Kuta, Jl. Legian, Kuta, Bali, Indonesia; SWIFT Code BNI NI DJA RNN. The fee payment completes the initial processing. 4. Attend an Interview or Trial: The interview or trial process varies by age group. Infant and Toddler applicants meet with the teacher to determine readiness. Preschool children have an interview to meet their teacher before they start in the classroom; no trials are offered at this level. Primary children who have not attended a Montessori school in the past must attend a one-week trial to ensure the Montessori classroom will be the best environment to support development. Required materials include a handwritten letter to the new teacher and last two school reports. If the fit is good, a letter of offer will be sent by email toward the end of the trial week. Adolescent Programme applicants will meet with the teacher for an interview to ensure fit, then attend at least a one-week trial. Required materials include a handwritten letter of introduction and last two school reports. 5. Final Admission Acceptance: Confirmation is issued after the interview or trial; the final admission acceptance letter is sent. Welcome to our Montessori community!

Waitlist
To be added to the waiting pool, submit an application after attending an observation session, or after an online chat if abroad.
School Events
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