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The British School of Bali

Indonesia, Bali

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees IDR 170,000,000 - 225,000,000
Ages 2 - 12 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2025
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum
Taught languages English
Strengths Sport, STEM, Performing Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School
Introduction

The British School of Bali teaches the English National Curriculum as its foundation, enriched with an international perspective and a focus on local culture, language and global citizenship. The English programme is structured into Early Years, Primary and Secondary phases. The school opened in September 2025 and serves children aged 2–11, with plans to extend to Year 7 in September 2026 as part of its growth. The Ubud campus is located within Onyx Park Resort and features bright, well‑resourced classrooms, interactive whiteboards and one iPad per student, plus STEAM and Robotics resources. A well-stocked library, dedicated gymnasium and seven restaurants support everyday learning, alongside a 400-seat auditorium for drama, music and cultural events. Enrichment is compulsory and clubs cover language learning, coding, arts and performing arts. Sports facilities include multiple swimming pools, football and basketball courts, a gymnastics suite and a ninja gym, with extensive outdoor spaces for outdoor education.

Jl. Sri Wedari No.24, Tegallalang, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia

The Essentials

The British School of Bali has instruction in English.

Location
The British School of Bali is located at Jl. Sri Wedari No.24, Tegallalang, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571. It sits in Bali's Ubud District.

Stages
Early Years and Primary (ages 2-11)

Type
International school offering a British curriculum

Additional learning support
While the school maintains an official Special Needs and Disability Policy governing its approach to student support, specific details regarding exact provisions, staff, or facilities for Additional Learning Needs (SEN) are not publicly detailed.

Country affiliation
The United Kingdom (affiliated through The Schools Trust)

Religious affiliation
The school does not state an affiliation with any particular religion.

School day structure
Specific details regarding the daily schedule, including exact start and end times, as well as designated break and lunch periods, are not currently published.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school uniform is compulsory for all students and year-by-year guidelines are in the uniform booklet. On dry PE days, students wear the PE uniform; on swimming days, they wear the daily uniform and bring swimwear to change into at school. Footwear must be closed-toe; Pre-Nursery to Year 3 wear plain black, dark blue or white shoes, Years 4–6 wear black leather or synthetic leather shoes; PE footwear should be plain and unbranded.

Food Options
The campus features seven high-end restaurants, including one dedicated to providing nutritious daily meals for students and teachers.

House System
All students are allocated to one of four Houses—Shackleton, Franklin, Eliot and Turing—upon joining, with siblings placed in the same House. The Houses run across the school and meet regularly in House groups; each House supports a different charity and fundraising activities contribute to the House Cup, awarded at Prize Giving.

Governance and Ownership
The school is chartered by The Schools Trust, a United Kingdom governance body. Trustees provide governance and policy direction and oversee the school's standards, while the Headteacher is responsible for day-to-day management.
Fees

Annual tuition at The British School of Bali ranges from IDR 170,000,000 to IDR 225,000,000 for 2026/27.

Academic year referenced

2025/2026 academic-year fee schedule is used for the figures below.

Application & enrolment (one‑time) fees

- Application fee: IDR 3,000,000 (one‑time).
- Enrolment fee (confirmation/registration): IDR 30,000,000 (one‑time).

Tuition fees by year group (annual and per‑term)
Tuition fees are shown as annual amounts. Fees may be paid annually before the start of the academic year or in three equal instalments (one instalment before the start of each term). Per‑term instalments below are calculated from the published annual tuition divided by three.

- Nursery 2
- Tuition (annual): IDR 170,000,000.
- Tuition (per term — three equal instalments): IDR 56,666,667 (IDR 170,000,000 ÷ 3).
- Total payable in the first year (tuition + one‑time fees): IDR 203,000,000 (IDR 170,000,000 + IDR 33,000,000).

- Kindergarten 1
- Tuition (annual): IDR 170,000,000.
- Tuition (per term — three equal instalments): IDR 56,666,667.
- First‑year total if newly enrolled (tuition + one‑time fees): IDR 203,000,000 (where applicable).

- Kindergarten 2, Kindergarten 3, Grade 1 through Grade 5
- Tuition (annual): IDR 225,000,000 for each of these year groups.
- Tuition (per term — three equal instalments): IDR 75,000,000 (IDR 225,000,000 ÷ 3).
- Total payable in the first year for a newly enrolled child at these levels (tuition + one‑time fees): IDR 258,000,000 (IDR 225,000,000 + IDR 33,000,000).

What tuition covers

- Tuition fees include stationery, learning materials and consumables.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Fees are payable either as a single annual payment before the start of the academic year, or in three equal instalments, each payable before the start of the relevant term. Fees are subject to an annual review.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable; the school serves children aged 2–11 as a day school. No boarding fees are listed.

Other costs and compulsory items

- Uniform: School uniform is compulsory for all students; a uniform booklet sets out required items and appearance guidelines. Specific uniform item prices are not published in the fee schedule.
- One‑time admission charges beyond application and enrolment fees are not listed in the published fee schedule. Tuition is stated to include stationery and consumables; other potential charges (for example: transport, meals, optional extracurricular clubs, field trips or special resources) are not itemised in the published fee table.

Refund information

- Application and enrolment fees are one‑time charges. A general tuition‑refund schedule or detailed refund rules are not published in the publicly available fee material. Confirmed refund rules and any conditions for partial refunds (for example, mid‑term withdrawals, extended absence for medical reasons, or entry cancellations) are managed under the school's fee or admissions policy.

Fee payment options

- Specific accepted payment methods (for example bank transfer, credit/debit card or local payment channels) are not itemised within the published fee schedule. The school provides contact details for admissions and accounts for payment arrangement queries.
Academics

The British School of Bali teaches British Curriculum for students aged 2 to 12.

Curriculum
The British School of Bali uses the English National Curriculum as its foundation, enriched with an international perspective and a focus on local culture, language and global citizenship. The English curriculum is structured into Early Years and Primary.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school uses RULER, a world-renowned Social Emotional Learning (SEL) programme developed by the Yale Centre for Emotional Intelligence, as a foundational part of the wellbeing and personal development curriculum. RULER aims to cultivate the emotional intelligence that supports learning and life beyond school. Implementation follows three phases: staff personal practice, classroom integration, and family and community engagement. RULER is planned to be embedded across the school from Early Years through Year 6 and builds emotional literacy and a compassionate school culture. The broader approach includes mindfulness, yoga and meditation as part of wellbeing, emotional balance and holistic growth.

Mental Wellbeing
RULER supports wellbeing and personal development by teaching emotional intelligence for lifelong balance and resilience. The programme is integrated into the wellbeing curriculum across the school, with planned inclusion of mindfulness practices such as mindfulness, yoga and meditation as part of a holistic growth approach.
Parent Experience

History
The British School of Bali opened on 1 September 2025 to provide education for children aged 2-11. It is chartered by The Schools Trust, a United Kingdom governance body. The school is located in the heart of Bali's Ubud District. Its mission is to be a world-leading school, focusing on high standards, developing character, critical thinking and a passion for learning. The British-style curriculum is enhanced with extra-curricular and instrumental programmes, and a purpose-built campus is planned to open in April 2026, expanding provision to Year 7 in September 2026.

Community
The school community is connected through the Parents' Connection, a social and welcoming organisation that promotes interaction between parents and the school. It provides events for the whole school and coordinates fundraising activities that support charities and school programmes. All parents become members as soon as their child joins the school, and it serves as a meeting place to engage with the Senior Leadership Team and learn about educational sessions. The Parents' Connection is self-funding and uses funds for charity donations or school events, with clear finances; it does not form part of school governance.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Parents' Connection is a fun, social and welcoming organisation that promotes interaction between parents and the school community. All parents become members as soon as their child joins. It provides a meeting place for parents and facilitates fundraising activities to support charities and school events. It provides a positive, welcoming atmosphere for all new families and helps families during their move to BSB. The Parents' Connection is self-funding; funds are raised and used for charity donations or school events, with clear finances.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The campus is located within the Onyx Park Resort in Ubud and serves children aged 2–11 years (Pre-Nursery to Year 6). The school provides modern and traditional learning spaces with bright, well-resourced classrooms, plenty of natural light, and interactive whiteboards. There is a digital learning setup including one iPad per student and access to STEAM and Robotics resources. Outdoor learning is supported by purpose-built playgrounds, an outdoor classroom for Early Years, access to Onyx green spaces, and a school garden for hands-on exploration. The facilities include a well-stocked library, sports areas for football and basketball, multiple swimming pools for PE, a dedicated gymnastics suite and ninja gym, seven restaurants, and a 400-seat auditorium.

Sports Facilities
Sports areas for football, basketball and other team games are on-site. There are multiple swimming pools for physical education and aquatic learning. A dedicated gymnastics suite and ninja gym support agility, balance, and coordination. Outdoor spaces linked to Onyx Park Resort offer additional room for outdoor PE and games. The facilities are designed to support a range of PE and team sports alongside recreational activity.

Academic Facilities
Classrooms are bright, modern, and well resourced with natural light. Interactive whiteboards are in every classroom, and students have access to digital learning tools, including one iPad per student, with STEAM and Robotics resources. The school provides both modern and traditional learning spaces to support diverse teaching approaches. Across the campus, teachers make full use of a wireless network to enable connected, interactive learning.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Outdoor spaces include purpose-built playgrounds and an outdoor classroom for Early Years, plus a school garden for hands-on exploration. The 400-seat auditorium hosts performances, assemblies, and special events, supporting drama, music, and cultural activities. A dedicated gymnastics suite and ninja gym offer spaces for physical conditioning and coordination. Seven on-site restaurants provide nutritious daily meals for students and staff, contributing to daily life and activities on campus. These facilities support a wide range of extracurricular activities, both on and off the indoor learning spaces.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Enrichment offers clubs that develop intellectual interests through language learning and coding. Enrichment is compulsory for every child and clubs are chosen each term, with a first/second/third choice. A termly selection aims to balance active/sport with more intellectually stimulating programmes. A new selection form is sent home at the start of each term and includes activities such as swimming, athletics, ball games and many others.

Social & Hobbies
Clubs promote physical development through sports and outdoor activities, including swimming, athletics and ball games. Team spirit and camaraderie are emphasised, along with self‑confidence and collaboration through drama and dance. Enrichment supports wellbeing and social skills by engaging students in active and creative group activities.
Languages

Language Provision
The curriculum is based on the English National Curriculum (ENC) provided by the British Department for Education (DFE). The curriculum is adapted to allow a more international perspective and includes studies of the local language, culture and heritage.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Inquiry and visit. Families initiate contact with the admissions team and book a visit to view the facilities. The school currently accepts students aged 2-11 (Pre-Nursery to Year 6) and notes that the admissions procedure is straightforward though selective. Pre-entry assessments are required and can be organised either at the school campus or remotely if you are applying from abroad. The school aims to respond to applications within 2 working days of applying.

2. Submit online application. Parents complete the Online Student Application Form for a firm intention to join the school. The form should be completed by parents who have read the Privacy Policy. The page provides the school's address and contact details and links to Book a Visit and Apply for a place. This online application initiates the admissions process.

3. Pre-entry assessment and supporting documents. For applicants applying from overseas, copies of the latest academic transcripts are usually required for children aged 4 or above. Depending on the information provided, the school will reply with three possible outcomes: unconditional admission in exceptional cases; an assessment to sit under a controlled environment; or a conditional admission pending arrival. The school delivers its curriculum in English and expects a high level of written and spoken English, with language support available only to a limited number of students. Typically, a child with no English ability above age 10 will not gain admissions. The school also notes that it is open to receiving students throughout the academic year to aid integration.

4. Admission decision and enrollment. The outcomes may be unconditional admission, unconditional admission based on test results, or conditional admission pending arrival, with an opinion on chances of success provided to parents. If admitted, new students join throughout the year with emphasis on helping them settle into the class.
School Events
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