Pelangi School
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$3K - US$7K
Curriculum: IPC · Indonesian National Curriculum · IEYC
Age Range: 2-14
Students: ~200
Location: Ubud, Bali
Updated April 2026
In Brief
Pelangi is one of the most trusted community schools in the Ubud area - genuinely non-profit, values-led, and with an unusually stable parent community. If you're based near Ubud and your child is primary age, it deserves serious consideration. Be clear-eyed that there is no secondary pathway beyond age 14.
Pelangi School sits in Banjar Kumbuh, Mas - about ten minutes south of central Ubud on the road towards Gianyar. Founded as a parent initiative and run by Yayasan Cahaya Pelangi, a non-profit foundation, it has operated in the Ubud area for over two decades. The school uses IEYC (Early Years) and IPC (International Primary Curriculum) alongside the Indonesian National Curriculum, covering ages 2 through 14 across Tiny Tots, Playgroup, Kindergarten, Primary (SD1-6), and two years of Middle School (SD7-8). About 200 students currently attend, drawn from 27 nationalities.
The community statistics are unusually strong for a small international school: 70% of current primary students (grades 1-6) have stayed for three or more years, 52% of teachers have more than ten years of teaching experience, and 17% of students are on full scholarships - evidence that the school is genuinely accessible rather than just aspirationally so. Families describe it as a place where teachers know every child, where the Ubud environment is integrated into daily learning, and where the parent community is active and stable. Twenty-five ECAs are available, which is impressive at this size.
The two limits are well-defined. IPC is not an examination-based curriculum - there are no IGCSE or IB results to point to, and Pelangi's academic credential is not portable in the same way as a Cambridge or IB school. More significantly, the school ends at age 14 (Middle School Year 8). Every Pelangi family will need to identify a secondary school before that transition point. Fees for 2025-2026 range from IDR 45.1M (Tiny Tots half-day) to IDR 116.7M (Middle Year 8), plus a one-time enrolment fee of IDR 15M and a refundable deposit of IDR 10M.
What parents value
- –Non-profit, parent-founded. 27 nationalities, 70% of primary students stay 3+ years, 52% of teachers with 10+ years experience. Unusually stable and committed community for a small school.
- –17% of students on full scholarship - the school is genuinely accessible, not just for high-fee families. 25 ECAs available. Integrates the Ubud environment into daily learning.
- –Fees from IDR 45M (Tiny Tots half-day) to IDR 116.7M (Middle Year 8) are among the most affordable in the international school market for the Ubud area.
Points of consideration
- –No secondary pathway beyond age 14 (Middle School Year 8). Every family will need to plan and identify a secondary school well in advance of Year 8. Ask the school which secondary schools local families typically transition to.
- –IPC is not an examination-based curriculum. There are no IGCSE, IB, or A Level results to benchmark. If external qualifications and university preparation matter to your family, a Cambridge or IB school will serve that need more directly.
- –Location in Banjar Kumbuh, Mas is convenient for Ubud and Gianyar families but is a 45-60 minute drive from Canggu or Seminyak. Assess the commute against your base before applying.
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Tiny Tots half-day (age 2-3) | 2 | 2,637 |
| Tiny Tots full-day (age 2-3) | 2 | 4,057 |
| Playgroup (age 3-4) | 3 | 4,225 |
| Kindergarten / TKA (age 4-5) | 4 | 5,503 |
| Prep / TKB (age 5-6) | 5 | 5,523 |
| Primary SD1-4 (ages 6-10) | 6 | 6,405 |
| Primary SD5-6 (ages 10-12) | 10 | 6,526 |
| Middle SD7 (age 12-13) | 12 | 6,748 |
| Middle SD8 (age 13-14) | 13 | 6,828 |
Fees converted from IDR. For the most up to date and accurate figures please double check with the school.
Additional Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Enrolment Fee (one-time) | 877 |
| Refundable Deposit (one-time) | 585 |
| Registration Fee | 29 |
Academic Results
| Curriculum | IPC / IEYC (used in 2,000+ schools worldwide) |
| Status | Not-for-profit (Yayasan Cahaya Pelangi) |
Key results: Curriculum IPC / IEYC (used in 2,000+ schools worldwide), Status Not-for-profit (Yayasan Cahaya Pelangi).
Extra Curriculars
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Inspections & Accreditations
Inspection
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Accreditations
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Student Body
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Leadership
School leadership
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