Reviewed 2026-10-31. General independent information; check current official immigration, financial and medical guidance before acting.
Expert take — Cost of Asia editorial team Several Bali schools charge a capital levy every year, not only on entry: Bali Island School's 2026-27 schedule adds IDR 22 million to 28.5 million a year on top of tuition, and charges IB exams separately. At that school, the levy adds between about 9% and 40% to tuition depending on grade. Ask every school for its total annual fee for your child's grade, plus any early-payment discount and its deadline.
Bali has a small group of established international schools spread across the south of the island: Sanur and Denpasar in the east, Canggu and Umalas on the west coast, and the Abiansemal and Ubud side inland. Headline tuition is only part of the cost: yearly levies and one-time fees add up.
This page is for families moving to Bali who want a short list based on curriculum, accreditation and published fees. The big trade-off is location. Drives between these areas take a long time at peak hours, so let the school decide where you rent, not the other way around.
At a glance
| Best for | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Full IB pathway | Bali Island School (Sanur) | IB PYP, MYP and Diploma; published 2026-27 fee schedule |
| British curriculum on the west coast | Canggu Community School | English curriculum, IGCSE, then IB Diploma |
| Nature-based, project learning | Green School Bali | Project-based program with a US-style high school diploma |
| French families | Lycée Français de Bali | AEFE network, French Baccalaureate, Umalas campus |
| Lower-cost bilingual option | Dyatmika School | Not-for-profit, Cambridge exams, near Sanur |
How we chose
- Accreditation or exam-board recognition (IB, CIS, WASC, Cambridge, AEFE), as published by the school or a reference guide.
- Published fees, with a preference for the school's own 2026-27 documents.
- Curriculum range and coverage of the main family areas.
We used fee schedules from Bali Island School and Green School, an independent schools guide, and the What's New Indonesia school directory. Third-party figures are labeled as such. Checked on 31 October 2026.
1. Bali Island School — best for a full IB pathway
Bali Island School, in Sanur, offers the IB Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma programs. Two independent guides list CIS and WASC accreditation, and one describes it as the island's only full IB continuum school.
Its 2026-27 schedule lists total yearly fees (tuition plus capital levy) from IDR 76.85 million for half-day preschool to IDR 330.27 million in Grades 11 and 12. IB exams cost an extra 185 USD per exam, or 1,110 USD for the full set, billed in rupiah. Paying the full year by 11 April earned a 5% tuition discount this cycle, and installments carry a 1.5% surcharge.
2. Canggu Community School — best for a British curriculum on the west coast
Canggu Community School, founded in 2011 and located on Jalan Subak Sari, follows the English National Curriculum to Cambridge IGCSE and then the IB Diploma in Years 12 and 13. An independent guide converts its tuition to roughly 6,450 USD in Early Years and 15,000 USD in the IB years. It also lists yearly capital and materials levies of IDR 30 million to 40 million and a refundable IDR 50 million deposit. Ask the school directly which accreditations it holds, since the guide's information conflicts.
3. Green School Bali — best for nature-based, project learning
Green School sits in Sibang Kaja, Abiansemal, inland from Canggu. It teaches a project-based program with a US-style high school diploma and is WASC accredited, according to an independent guide, which puts 2025/26 tuition at IDR 178 million to 319 million.
Its own 2026-27 fee schedule confirms a one-time admission fee of IDR 40 million per child, plus yearly family charges, including an IDR 8.5 million local scholar levy. High school students pay an extra activity fee of IDR 7.25 million.
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4. Lycée Français de Bali — best for French families
The Lycée Français de Bali, at 76 Jalan Umalas Kauh in the Kerobokan area, is part of the AEFE network. It teaches the French curriculum from age 2 to the Baccalauréat, with Indonesian from kindergarten and an international section offering Cambridge IGCSE from 6e. A schools guide gives 2026-27 fees of IDR 58.9 million to 156.9 million, plus an IDR 11.3 million annual registration fee.
5. Dyatmika School — best for a lower-cost bilingual option
Dyatmika, in Kesiman Kertalangu near Sanur, is a parent-founded, not-for-profit school that teaches in English and Indonesian and prepares students for Cambridge IGCSE and A Levels. An independent guide puts 2025/26 fees at IDR 48 million to 147 million, among the lowest of the established schools.
What to check before you decide
- Total yearly fee, including capital levies, exam fees, registration and activity charges.
- Early-payment deadlines. Some discounts close months before the school year starts.
- The school run. Drive it at peak times; Canggu to Sanur is a long trip.
- Immigration paperwork. Ask which visa or stay permit the school needs to see for your child.
- Refunds and deposits if your plans in Bali are short-term.
FAQ
How much does international school cost in Bali?
For 2026-27, Bali Island School lists IDR 76.85 million to IDR 330.27 million a year including its capital levy. Other established schools fall between roughly IDR 48 million and IDR 320 million in tuition, per third-party data.
Which Bali schools offer the IB Diploma?
Bali Island School and Canggu Community School both offer the IB Diploma.
Are there international schools near Canggu?
Yes. Canggu Community School is in Canggu, the Lycée Français is in nearby Umalas, and Green School is inland in Abiansemal.
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