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Canggu Community School
British-curriculum school in Canggu founded in 2011, running from Early Years through Year 13 with IGCSE and IB Diploma.
In brief
The default school for Canggu families. English National Curriculum into IGCSE then IB Diploma, with a long-standing reputation for community feel and a heavy after-school programme.
Around 430 students, ages three to nineteen, full pathway from Early Years through to Year 13. CIS and WASC accredited, dual recognition under Indonesia's KEMENDIKBUD. Over fifty extracurriculars including surfing, coding, music, MUN and a TED club, plus active participation in the Bali Schools Sport Association.
Parent voice is consistently warm. Families talk about the welcome on arrival, the help with visas and sponsorships, the strong pastoral side, and children who genuinely want to be at school. The 2025 Diploma cohort averaged 32 points across 29 students with a top score of 42, and recent leavers have placed at UCL, Edinburgh, Bristol, Bath, Durham, Exeter and Warwick. Fees run roughly 117 to 272 million IDR, plus a non-refundable 17 million IDR registration, placing it at the top of the Canggu market.
Fees
Annual fees
| Year level | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Early Years / Preschool / Reception | 3 | IDR 117,000,000 |
| KS1 Years 1-2 | 6 | IDR 162,000,000 |
| KS2 Years 3-6 | 8 | IDR 173,000,000 |
| KS3 Years 7-9 | 12 | IDR 214,000,000 |
| Year 10 | 15 | IDR 243,000,000 |
| Year 11 | 16 | IDR 261,000,000 |
| IB Diploma Years 12-13 | 17 | IDR 272,000,000 |
One-time fees
| Item | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | IDR 2,500,000 | |
| Registration Fee (additional child) | IDR 14,000,000 | |
| Registration Fee (1st child) | IDR 17,000,000 | |
| Refundable Deposit (Early Years) | IDR 25,000,000 | |
| Refundable Deposit (Years 1-13) | IDR 50,000,000 |
Reviews
The default pick for expat families settled in Canggu, and the school most often described in the same breath as the words "best in Bali". The pitch is genuine: a green campus, a 25-metre pool, a thick extracurricular menu, and a parent body that actually shows up. The IB pathway has produced offers from UCL, Edinburgh, Bristol, Bath, Durham, Exeter, Warwick, UBC and UCLA. The trade-offs are the ones that come with the territory: waitlists in popular year groups, extra levies on top of tuition, limited capacity for higher-needs learners, and the churn of a community where families leave Bali mid-contract.
Positives
- Community and parent involvement. Families describe a tight expat parent base that absorbs newcomers quickly. Long-tenured families are common, with multiple parents citing five and six years at the school. Community is the word that comes up most.
- Facilities and extracurriculars. Bright, well-equipped classrooms, a 25-metre pool, football field, gymnasium, and over fifty after-school options spanning coding, music, BSSA sport, Model UN and a TED club. The campus is leafy and kids linger after the bell.
- IB outcomes and university destinations. The 2025 IB cohort averaged 32 points across 29 candidates, with a top score of 42. Recent leavers have gone to UCL, Edinburgh, Bristol, Bath, Durham, Exeter, Warwick, UBC and UCLA. Solid rather than headline-grabbing, but credible for a Bali cohort.
- Accreditation and continuity. CIS re-accredited the school in May 2025, alongside standing WASC, Cambridge and IB World School recognitions. Leadership has been continuous under the current head since 2019.
Considerations
- Fees beyond tuition. Headline tuition runs roughly IDR 139 to 295 million depending on year group, but parents flag that a capital levy plus an annual materials and resources levy stack on top, alongside registration and a security deposit. The all-in number lands well above the brochure.
- Waitlists in popular year groups. Waitlists of six months or more are common in the busier year groups. Mid-year spots do open because families leave Bali mid-contract, but planning a move around an offer is rarely realistic for the most in-demand entry points.
- Limited higher-needs provision. The school does not currently accept students with severe physical or significant learning needs. Families with a child on an EHCP-equivalent or substantial support plan tend to be steered elsewhere.
- Transient family base. Canggu attracts digital-nomad and short-stay expat families, and the cohort turns over more than it would in a settled city. Friendships form fast and dissolve fast. Long-term families say it has not damaged the core feel of the school, but the churn is real.
Leadership
Dr. Ben Voborsky
Dr. Ben Voborsky joined CCS in 2019 and serves as the Head of School. He is dedicated to fostering community culture and delivering an engaging educational experience. Before CCS, he was a Deputy Superintendent in Dubai and spent ten years as a principal in International Baccalaureate and American Overseas schools globally. His teaching background includes Elementary, Secondary, Special Education, and EAL. He holds a Masters in Education, US Principal and Superintendent certifications, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership.
Accreditations
- Council of International Schools 01
- Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) 02
- ID_KEMENDIKBUD 03
Academic results
- IB DP Offered
- IGCSE Above global benchmark (2025)
Location
Jalan Subak Sari, Banjar Tegal Gundul, Tibubeneng, Kuta Utara, Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia