The British School of Bali
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$8K - US$10K
Curriculum: British · English National Curriculum · STEAM
Age Range: 2-11
Students: ~200
Location: Ubud, Bali
Updated April 2026
In Brief
Worth considering if you're in the Ubud area and want a proper British curriculum for primary-age children - but go in knowing you're enrolling in a very young school. Come back in 2027 to see how it settles.
The British School of Bali is the newest international school on the island, having opened in September 2025 with a founding cohort of under 200 students aged 2-11. It sits on the grounds of Onyx Park Resort in Tegallalang - a genuinely beautiful setting at the heart of Bali's rice terrace country. The school runs the English National Curriculum from Pre-Nursery through Year 6, with Year 7 set to open September 2026. It's one of 17+ schools operated by The Schools Trust, a UK non-profit whose other sites span Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and beyond.
Class sizes are deliberately small - capped at 16 for Pre-Nursery and Nursery, 20 for Years 1-6. The school runs 8:30am to 3:30pm Monday to Friday, with after-school clubs on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The headmaster is Raymond Finch. The Tegallalang location is a genuine draw for families living in or near Ubud - though if you're based in Canggu or Seminyak, you're looking at 45-60 minutes in each direction.
The honest trade-off is that this school opened less than a year ago. There's no accreditation yet, no exam track record, no alumni to speak to, and no long-term parent community to consult. Fees of approximately IDR 120M-165M per year sit at the higher end of the Bali market for a school of its stage. Families who live in Ubud and need British curriculum primary schooling will find little else comparable nearby - but if you have options, revisiting this school in a couple of years once the community has formed would be sensible.
What parents value
- –Authentic British National Curriculum for ages 2-11, in a resort setting with rice terrace surroundings. The only Schools Trust school in Bali - part of a network operating in 10+ countries.
- –Small class sizes (max 20 in Years 1-6) and a short school day with after-school clubs Tuesday and Thursday. Convenient for Ubud-based families who currently have limited English-curriculum options nearby.
- –Opened with a stated ambition to recruit from the top 5% of the global teaching profession. Headmaster Raymond Finch has prior international school leadership experience.
Points of consideration
- –Opened September 2025 - no accreditation, no exam results, no established parent community yet. There's no track record to evaluate. Visit and ask hard questions about curriculum delivery and staffing.
- –Tegallalang location is 45-60 minutes from Canggu or Seminyak in normal traffic. Not a viable daily commute from the west side of Bali without considering accommodation changes.
- –Fees of approximately IDR 120M-165M per year are relatively high for a brand-new, non-accredited school at primary level. Compare with Canggu Community School (British, established, accredited) before committing.
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Nursery / Nursery (ages 2-3) | 2 | 7,041 |
| Reception / Year 1 (ages 4-6) | 4 | 8,214 |
| Years 2-6 (ages 7-11) | 7 | 9,681 |
Fees converted from IDR. For the most up to date and accurate figures please double check with the school.
Additional Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Registration Fee | 293 |
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Academic Results
| Curriculum | English National Curriculum (Years 1-6) |
| Status | Part of The Schools Trust (UK non-profit) |
Key results: Curriculum English National Curriculum (Years 1-6), Status Part of The Schools Trust (UK non-profit).
Extra Curriculars
Contact the school for details on co-curricular activities and facilities. Ask what a normal week looks like outside lessons for your child's interests.
Inspections & Accreditations
Inspection
No published inspection details are currently available.
Accreditations
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Memberships
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Student Body
Bali's international schools serve a diverse mix of families - long-term residents, digital nomads, corporate relocations, and Balinese families seeking an international education. Contact the school for current enrolment details.
Leadership
School leadership
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