English schools in Bali

samsiam

Green School is also circa $14k a year I believe, not too cheap for a sustainable approach. The Australian School in Kerkoban I think it was did not fill me with desire. The Canggu school did and looked great. BIS I think was the most expensive. We are currently looking at Surf School for my 2 kids and if that fails...then Homeschool.

Maryana

Thank you, Moe, for detailed and valuable post. If you would not mind, please check your PM I had emailed you with some questions. TIA.

Markit

If I have to eat my words I tend to make a banquet out of it. Keeps me from being so ready to do it again...

Markit

In the spirit of fairness and never being too fecking old to learn (and doubting that anyone gives a rat's ass) I'd like to mention that I recently ran into a very interesting and intelligent young woman of around 25 and I thought it would be good to share what I learned here as it contradicts many of the comments I've made over the years re Bali schools. She told me that contrary to here Balinese education at The Bali International School (BALI ISLAND SCHOOL) being bad it was a wonderful time for her where she learned all she needed to get on in her life and carry her education further. She graduated here in Bali with the internationally respected IB (International Baccalaureate) and went on to get her degree at Nottingham University in the UK which she is now using to work here in her capacity as biology teacher. Her IB was eminently transferable and she had no difficulty with changing to the English system (other than the awful grub). Hope this helps anyone in the future and I would be grateful for further information about Bali international standard schooling. Oh she also said it cost about $10k/year.

geedee

In the spirit of fairness and never being too fecking old to learn (and doubting that anyone gives a rat's ass) I'd like to mention that I recently ran into a very interesting and intelligent young woman of around 25 and I thought it would be good to share what I learned here as it contradicts many of the comments I've made over the years re Bali schools. She told me that contrary to here Balinese education at The Bali International School (BALI ISLAND SCHOOL) being bad it was a wonderful time for her where she learned all she needed to get on in her life and carry her education further. She graduated here in Bali with the internationally respected IB (International Baccalaureate) and went on to get her degree at Nottingham University in the UK which she is now using to work here in her capacity as biology teacher. Her IB was eminently transferable and she had no difficulty with changing to the English system (other than the awful grub). Hope this helps anyone in the future and I would be grateful for further information about Bali international standard schooling. Oh she also said it cost about $10k/year.

Have you bought a share in this school or is it on a commission basis .If so good luck in your new venture just guessing as you have posted it four times. No.Idea mentioned pie company a few times and you said he was promoting his business. Are you giving members here get a 10% Discount.

McAdoo

boardhouse wroteHello We are moving to Bali in few months with our 7yo son and I would like to ask your recent opinions about the english schools in Bali. I know there are more than dozen schools and prices vary. Thank you for everyone. Timothy

Hi Timothy I've looked at your good stuff about schooling. How are you getting on with your search ? I'm interested in English medium and all alternatives.

McAdoo

surfermoe wroteBoardhouse, my wife and I just moved to Bali (despite reading Markit's posts before we moved here). We have two sons, ages 7 and 11. We did a lot of research into schools, and finally settled on Canggu Community School. Our kids just started there yesterday. Here is my assessment of some of the major schools: ** Canggu Community School (CCS) has a growing student body (from 350 a couple of years ago to over 500 this year), which I think reflects the quality of the school and growth of the Canggu area. Pros of the school: - IB designation - Kids from 30-odd different countries - Excellent sports facilities. The school is spread out on a campus, and is also affiliated with with the Canggu Club. This means it has (or has access to) swimming pools, tennis courts, a basketball court, etc. - The school also has a small building in which visiting Balinese artists can demonstrate their creations to students One of my boys is very sports-oriented ans the other is more arts-oriented. I feel CCS has much to offer both of them. ** Bali International School is apparently the oldest (prestigious?) international school in Bali. I visited the school this past November, and was impressed by its emphasis on academics. Like CCS, it's also an IB school, and seems to have a decent sports program. What I didn't like was (1) it's in Sanur (also called "Snore" by some people), and (2) the campus is small compared to CCS. I was also recently told by a former student that BIS has been having "administrative problems", and there's been an exodus of teachers from there. ** Bali Montessori. Both of my boys attended a Montessori school in Canada for years before we moved here. My wife and I love the Montessori approach to education, but I was disappointed by the size of the main school here in Bali (very small and cramped) and location (in Seminyak, along a busy and congested road). The principal and teachers seem wonderful, however. Academically, I'm sure it's a great choice. Also, I understand that the school will be moving to a much bigger campus this year. I'm not sure I'd want my kids attending the school during its transition, but will consider it for next year, if CCS doesn't work out for us this year. ** Gandhi International School (GIS). We considered this school because my wife is from India, but then rejected it because we heard it's like a school in India! In other words, we've heard that the approach to education at GIS is "rote" learing, i.e. learning is through memorization. Coming from Canada, I would like more emphasis on creativity and free-thinking in my kids' education. So there's my (obviously biased) assessment of a few schools. If you have any questions I'd be happy to answer them. Moe

Hi Moe Thanks for taking the trouble to write the above. We're new to this and are inquiring about the possibilities for our 3 year old child. I realize the post is in 2013. Do you have anything to add five years later ? mcadoo

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