Canggu Community School vs The British School of Bali

	C Canggu Community School Bali, Indonesia	T The British School of Bali Bali, Indonesia
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year IDR 117,000,000 - 272,000,000	Fees / year IDR 170,000,000 - 225,000,000
Age range	Age range 3 - 17 years	Age range 2 - 12 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE, British Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 630	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 8	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2001	Opened 2025
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Jalan Subak Sari, Banjar Tegal Gundul, Tibubeneng, Kuta Utara, Badung, Bali – Indonesia 80361	Location The British School of Bali is located at Jl. Sri Wedari No.24, Tegallalang, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571. It sits in Bali's Ubud District.
Stages	Stages Early Years to Year 13	Stages Early Years and Primary (ages 2-11)
School type	School type International school	School type International school offering a British curriculum
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix 40+ nationalities represented in CCS community.	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Individualised Educational Plans (IEPs) and/or Student Learning Plans (SLPs) are used to outline interventions for students receiving learning support.	Additional learning support While the school maintains an official Special Needs and Disability Policy governing its approach to student support, specific details regarding exact provisions, staff, or facilities for Additional Learning Needs (SEN) are not publicly detailed.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation The United Kingdom (affiliated through The Schools Trust)
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation The school does not state an affiliation with any particular religion.
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure Specific details regarding the daily schedule, including exact start and end times, as well as designated break and lunch periods, are not currently published.
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Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application Fee - IDR 2,500,000 (non‑refundable) payable at the time of application. Tuition fees (2026–2027) — full year, per semester, and per term - Early Years (Preschool–Reception): IDR 117,000,000 per year; IDR 59,500,000 per semester; IDR 32,000,000 per term. - Key Stage 1 (Years 1–2): IDR 162,000,000 per year; IDR 82,500,000 per semester; IDR 44,000,000 per term. - Key Stage 2 (Years 3–6): IDR 173,000,000 per year; IDR 88,500,000 per semester; IDR 46,500,000 per term. - Key Stage 3 (Years 7–9): IDR 214,000,000 per year; IDR 109,500,000 per semester; IDR 57,500,000 per term. - Year 10: IDR 243,000,000 per year; IDR 124,000,000 per semester; IDR 65,500,000 per term. - Year 11: IDR 261,000,000 per year; IDR 133,000,000 per semester; IDR 70,000,000 per term. (Includes CCS exam fees; Year 13 IB assessment fees invoiced separately.) - IB Diploma (Years 12–13): IDR 272,000,000 per year; IDR 139,000,000 per semester; IDR 73,500,000 per term. All figures above are the compulsory tuition amounts for the 2026–2027 fee schedule. Discounts on tuition - Sibling discounts: 2nd sibling 3%; 3rd sibling 7%; 4th sibling 10% (discounts apply starting with the 2nd eldest child and require all students to be enrolled for at least one full year). - Payment discounts: 5% discount for fees paid in full annually; 2% discount for fees paid by semester (two terms in advance). Registration fee (on offer acceptance) - For Year 1 to Year 13: IDR 17,000,000 for the first child registered and IDR 14,000,000 for each additional child from the same family. Registration fees are non‑refundable. Capital (Building) Levy — payable once per year - Early Years to Year 5: IDR 21,500,000 (non‑refundable) per family member (first and second member in attendance). - Year 6 to Year 13: IDR 26,000,000 (non‑refundable) per family member (first and second member in attendance). The Capital Levy supports campus facilities and land leases. Materials and Resources Levy — payable once per year - Early Years: IDR 8,500,000. - Year 1–2: IDR 9,000,000. - Year 3–6: IDR 9,500,000. - Year 7–9: IDR 10,500,000. - IGCSE (Years 10–11): IDR 12,500,000 (includes a TI‑84 Plus C Silver Edition graphic calculator). - IB (Years 12–13): IDR 13,500,000 (includes a TI‑84 Plus C Silver Edition graphic calculator). These levies are non‑refundable. EOTC (camp) fee - The EOTC (camp) fee will be charged in Term 1 and included on the Term 1 invoice. Refundable Notice Deposit (RND) - Entry at Early Years: IDR 25,000,000. - Entry at Year 1 – Year 13: IDR 50,000,000. - The RND is paid when a place is offered and accepted. Withdrawal notice in writing of one full term in advance is required for the RND to be refunded; failure to provide at least one full term's written notice results in forfeiture of the RND. Exceptional circumstances may be presented in writing to the Head of School for consideration. Payment schedule and terms (2026–2027 due dates) - Annual payment due date (full year): June 12, 2026. - Semester payments due dates (two payments): Semester 1 due June 12, 2026; Semester 2 due January 04, 2027. - Term payments (four terms) due dates: Term 1 due June 12, 2026; Term 2 due October 09, 2026; Term 3 due January 04, 2027; Term 4 due March 25, 2027. - Tuition fees paid per term or per semester are non‑refundable if the student departs during a term. Tuition fees paid annually are refundable only in accordance with the number of full terms not attended in that year (maximum refund up to 2 terms). Capital and Materials/Resources Levies are non‑refundable. The RND is forfeited if less than one full term of written notice is given. Exceptional circumstances can be considered in writing by the Head of School. Currency and payment terms - The accepted currency for school invoicing is Indonesian Rupiah (IDR). All fees are to be paid in IDR as stated on invoices, except for parents who transfer from overseas accounts; the school may determine the exchange rate on the invoice date. Banking information (for bank transfers) - Beneficiary: Yayasan Swamitra Internasional. - Bank: PT. Bank Mandiri (Persero) Tbk., Udayana Branch – Denpasar. - USD account number: 1450006520379. SWIFT: BMRIIDJA. - IDR account number: 1450006613851. SWIFT: BMRIIDJA. Bank transfer details are provided for making payments from domestic and overseas accounts. Payment plans may be arranged for families with genuine financial hardship by written request to the Head of School prior to the payment due date. Boarding - Boarding is not offered; CCS operates as a day school with scheduled arrival and dismissal times and after‑school supervision arrangements. No boarding fees apply. Other costs and additional charges - Uniforms and stationery: separate costs apply under the school's Uniforms & Stationery policies and additional item lists. - Additional fees and charges (for excursions, external exam fees beyond those included, optional activities or services) may be invoiced separately. Parents should expect the EOTC (camp) fee in Term 1 and any external assessment fees (for example, some Year 13 IB assessment charges) to be invoiced separately. Specific levies, additional charges and timing of those invoices follow the school's published fees schedule and invoicing practice. Refund summary (key points) - Termly or semesterly tuition fees are non‑refundable if the student leaves during a term. - Annual tuition fees: refundable only for full terms not attended (up to a maximum of two terms). - Capital Levy and Materials/Resources Levy: non‑refundable. - RND: refunded only with one full term's written notice; forfeited if less notice is provided. - Exceptional circumstances may be considered in writing by the Head of School.	Fee details Academic year referenced 2025/2026 academic-year fee schedule is used for the figures below. Application & enrolment (one‑time) fees - Application fee: IDR 3,000,000 (one‑time). - Enrolment fee (confirmation/registration): IDR 30,000,000 (one‑time). Tuition fees by year group (annual and per‑term) Tuition fees are shown as annual amounts. Fees may be paid annually before the start of the academic year or in three equal instalments (one instalment before the start of each term). Per‑term instalments below are calculated from the published annual tuition divided by three. - Nursery 2 - Tuition (annual): IDR 170,000,000. - Tuition (per term — three equal instalments): IDR 56,666,667 (IDR 170,000,000 ÷ 3). - Total payable in the first year (tuition + one‑time fees): IDR 203,000,000 (IDR 170,000,000 + IDR 33,000,000). - Kindergarten 1 - Tuition (annual): IDR 170,000,000. - Tuition (per term — three equal instalments): IDR 56,666,667. - First‑year total if newly enrolled (tuition + one‑time fees): IDR 203,000,000 (where applicable). - Kindergarten 2, Kindergarten 3, Grade 1 through Grade 5 - Tuition (annual): IDR 225,000,000 for each of these year groups. - Tuition (per term — three equal instalments): IDR 75,000,000 (IDR 225,000,000 ÷ 3). - Total payable in the first year for a newly enrolled child at these levels (tuition + one‑time fees): IDR 258,000,000 (IDR 225,000,000 + IDR 33,000,000). What tuition covers - Tuition fees include stationery, learning materials and consumables. Billing schedule and payment terms - Fees are payable either as a single annual payment before the start of the academic year, or in three equal instalments, each payable before the start of the relevant term. Fees are subject to an annual review. Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable; the school serves children aged 2–11 as a day school. No boarding fees are listed. Other costs and compulsory items - Uniform: School uniform is compulsory for all students; a uniform booklet sets out required items and appearance guidelines. Specific uniform item prices are not published in the fee schedule. - One‑time admission charges beyond application and enrolment fees are not listed in the published fee schedule. Tuition is stated to include stationery and consumables; other potential charges (for example: transport, meals, optional extracurricular clubs, field trips or special resources) are not itemised in the published fee table. Refund information - Application and enrolment fees are one‑time charges. A general tuition‑refund schedule or detailed refund rules are not published in the publicly available fee material. Confirmed refund rules and any conditions for partial refunds (for example, mid‑term withdrawals, extended absence for medical reasons, or entry cancellations) are managed under the school's fee or admissions policy. Fee payment options - Specific accepted payment methods (for example bank transfer, credit/debit card or local payment channels) are not itemised within the published fee schedule. The school provides contact details for admissions and accounts for payment arrangement queries.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details CCS Bali follows the English National Curriculum for Early Years and Primary, with the Indonesian National Curriculum embedded across year levels. Early Years uses the English National Curriculum, the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), and Indonesian curriculum, with inquiry-based learning and three classes of about 20 children per class. Primary School (Years 1–6) follows the English National Curriculum and Indonesian National Curriculum, with two classes per year level and target sizes of 23 (Years 1–2) and 25 (Years 3–6), with one expatriate teacher and one Indonesian teaching assistant per class. Middle School (Year 7–9) uses an internationally accredited standards-based curriculum in conjunction with the Indonesian National Curriculum, with core English, Mathematics, Science, and Individuals and Societies, and languages including Indonesian, Spanish, and French. Year 10–11 CCS courses prepare students for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, which CCS offers for Years 12–13. University destinations show CCS students have received offers to top universities around the world.	Curriculum details The British School of Bali uses the English National Curriculum as its foundation, enriched with an international perspective and a focus on local culture, language and global citizenship. The English curriculum is structured into Early Years and Primary.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Early Years: one full-time teacher and two full-time teaching assistants per class, with around 20 students per class. Primary: one expatriate teacher and one Indonesian teaching assistant per class, with target class sizes of 23 (Years 1–2) and 25 (Years 3–6).	Student teacher ratio —
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Higher education progression	Higher education progression CCS students have received offers to top universities around the world.	Higher education progression —
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
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Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
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Reputation	Reputation
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions CCS accepts and welcomes students aged 3 to 17 (Early Years - IB Diploma) throughout the year. There are four easy steps to join CCS. 1. Application Tasks Completion: Submit the online Application Form; pay the Application Fee IDR 2,500,000 (non-refundable, with no guarantee for the seat); upload 2 years of previous or current school report cards in English (non-English documents should be translated and notarized); upload CCS Student Profile; upload Transcript (only for Year 10/Semester 2 or above). 2. Application Review: When a seat is available, the applications will be reviewed by the education leadership team and student support team; English assessments might be required if needed. 3. Acceptance: Successful applicants will receive an official acceptance email, and the payment options will be shared. The parents can choose the payment method for a term, a semester, or a year. 4. Enrollment: Once the tuition fee is received, and the rest of the required documents are completed, the new joiner and the parents will receive a welcome email from the school. The Application Tasks Completion Step is the first step; there are limited spaces and offering seats is not guaranteed. Applicants who did not get an offer due to no seat availability will be transferred to the next term. Your child can join CCS at any time if there is a place available in their year group; explore entry points to learn more about the registration process.	Admissions 1. Inquiry and visit. Families initiate contact with the admissions team and book a visit to view the facilities. The school currently accepts students aged 2-11 (Pre-Nursery to Year 6) and notes that the admissions procedure is straightforward though selective. Pre-entry assessments are required and can be organised either at the school campus or remotely if you are applying from abroad. The school aims to respond to applications within 2 working days of applying. 2. Submit online application. Parents complete the Online Student Application Form for a firm intention to join the school. The form should be completed by parents who have read the Privacy Policy. The page provides the school's address and contact details and links to Book a Visit and Apply for a place. This online application initiates the admissions process. 3. Pre-entry assessment and supporting documents. For applicants applying from overseas, copies of the latest academic transcripts are usually required for children aged 4 or above. Depending on the information provided, the school will reply with three possible outcomes: unconditional admission in exceptional cases; an assessment to sit under a controlled environment; or a conditional admission pending arrival. The school delivers its curriculum in English and expects a high level of written and spoken English, with language support available only to a limited number of students. Typically, a child with no English ability above age 10 will not gain admissions. The school also notes that it is open to receiving students throughout the academic year to aid integration. 4. Admission decision and enrollment. The outcomes may be unconditional admission, unconditional admission based on test results, or conditional admission pending arrival, with an opinion on chances of success provided to parents. If admitted, new students join throughout the year with emphasis on helping them settle into the class.
Scholarships	Scholarships A scholarship programme is provided to attract and recognise lifelong learners who are academically excellent, socially responsible and effective communicators. CCS will make available scholarship(s) to students (Indonesian or Expat) who meet all identified scholarship requirements: must demonstrate strong academic achievement and maintain excellent academic standing; demonstrate CCS Core Values (Learning, Engagement, Respect, Balance); demonstrate commitment to Gotong Royong (Service and Learning); be in total compliance with CCS Behaviour expectations and demonstrate respect and involvement in the school community; demonstrate digital citizenship and be in compliance with the Technology Acceptable Use Policy; priority may be given to Indonesian students or those demonstrating financial need. The equivalent of 2 full-time scholarships will be available for Years 10 to 13 each academic year, typically as partial scholarships; scholarships may be renewed for up to two years. Further information is available from the Head of School or admissions team at admissions@ccsbali.com.	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist If no seat is available, applications are transferred to the next term.	Waitlist —
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