Pelangi School Bali and Sunrise School Bali are both in Bali, about 18 km apart. Both schools offer IPC and Indian programmes. Pelangi School Bali also offers Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, and Sunrise School Bali also offers IEYC and IMYC. Published annual fees are IDR 53,250,000 - 126,900,000 at Pelangi School Bali and IDR 72,750,000 - 145,250,000 at Sunrise School Bali, which puts Sunrise School Bali roughly 21% higher. Pelangi School Bali takes pupils from 2 to 14, and Sunrise School Bali from 1 to 15.
IPC (International Primary Curriculum), Indian Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE
Curriculum
IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), IMYC (International Middle Years Curriculum), Indian Curriculum
Pupils
Pupils
200
Pupils
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Typical class size
Typical class size
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Typical class size
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Instruction language
Instruction language
English, Indonesian
Instruction language
English
Opened
Opened
2006
Opened
2000
Bus service
Bus service
No
Bus service
No
Essentials
Essentials
Location
Location
Br. Kumbuh, Mas, Bali, Indonesia. Located in the Ubud area of Bali.
Location
Sunrise School Bali is an international community school located on the island of Bali, Indonesia. The school is connected with Yayasan Membina Api Cinta Kasih (MACK), a foundation based in Bali. The foundation supports Sunrise School and Matahari Terbit Centre in Kerobokan, Bali. Sunrise emphasises an integrated learning environment with a strong focus on the creative arts and environmental sustainability.
Stages
Stages
Early Years; Primary
Stages
Early Years, Primary and Junior High School. IEYC for Early Years; IPC for Year 1 to Year 6; IMYC for Year 7 to Year 9.
School type
School type
Private, not-for-profit
School type
An international community school
Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
27 nationalities represented; students from over 30 countries.
Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
Additional learning support
Education delivered in English and Bahasa Indonesia; bilingual teachers assist Indonesian-speaking students; language proficiency evaluations for non-native English speakers.
Additional learning support
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Country affiliation
Country affiliation
Indonesia
Country affiliation
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Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation
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School day structure
School day structure
School day runs from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm; Tiny Tots finish at 12:00 pm; gates are closed 9:00 am–2:50 pm; arrival typically between 8:15 and 8:30 am.
School day structure
8:00 to 16:00
Bus service details
Bus service details
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Bus service details
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Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Application and registration fees
- Registration (application) fee: IDR 500,000 payable at the time of joining the waitlist or when submitting the completed application package. - One-time enrolment fee (new students): IDR 15,000,000 due on acceptance and entry. - Refundable security deposit (for families paying quarterly): IDR 10,000,000 due on acceptance; refunded when the student leaves provided written notification deadlines are met and there are no outstanding charges.
- Standard quarterly due dates (examples of scheduled due dates): Quarter 1 due 16 May, Quarter 2 due 12 September, Quarter 3 due 21 November, Quarter 4 due 13 February (dates are presented with the termly invoice schedule). Annual Facilities and Curriculum Fees are due on acceptance or at the date stated on invoices. - Quarterly tuition is payable in full for each quarter; fees are not prorated for late start or early withdrawal within a quarter. Annual fees are not prorated. - Refundable security deposit is required for families choosing quarterly payments; a full-year payment removes the need for this deposit. The security deposit is held until the student leaves and may be forfeited if written notification deadlines are not met or if outstanding charges remain. - Late payment penalties: a levy of IDR 250,000 per student is applied every week for up to one month for overdue quarterly tuition; continued non-payment may result in the student being asked to remain at home until payment is received.
Discounts and special payment options
- A 5% discount on tuition fees only is offered for an upfront full-year payment, when paid by the date indicated on invoices for upfront payment. This upfront-payment discount is non-refundable and non-transferable. - A 15% tuition-only discount may be available for students where both parents hold Indonesian passports (application required and subject to availability).
Boarding fees
- No boarding provision or boarding fees are listed; boarding is not applicable for these year groups.
Other costs and additional charges
- Uniforms: students are required to wear uniforms and uniforms can be purchased at the school office; replacement items provided by the school if a student arrives without uniform will be invoiced to parents. Prices for uniform items are handled at the school office. - Curriculum, facilities and resources fees (annual) are charged in addition to tuition (amounts shown above per year group). Extracurricular items, trips, lunches, transport, specialist tuition and personal stationery may generate additional charges when applicable (these items are not included in the tuition or annual fees listed). - Short-term drop-in rates (20-school-day settling-in / trial charges) when applicable: Tiny Tots IDR 11,500,000; Playgroup IDR 12,100,000; TKA IDR 14,700,000; TKB IDR 14,800,000; SD Grades 1–5 IDR 17,200,000; SD Grade 6 IDR 17,500,000; Middle School Grade 7 IDR 18,900,000; Middle School Grade 8 IDR 19,200,000.
Refund and cancellation rules
- Initial 20-school-day Settling-In period: if permanent enrolment does not follow the settling-in period, fees already paid will be refunded minus the standard 20-day drop-in charge and the registration fee; the retained amount cannot be prorated. - After the Settling-In period ends, Registration, Enrolment, Facilities & Resources, Tuition and Curriculum Fees are non-refundable under any circumstances. Pre-payment to secure places for the following academic year is non-refundable. Failure to submit written notification of withdrawal by the published notification dates may result in forfeiture of the refundable security deposit and continued obligation to pay fees due.
Fee payment methods
- Payments are to be made by bank transfer or direct deposit to the school account as detailed on invoices. Invoices will be issued prior to each payment due date. Credit-card payment is not listed as a standard payment method.
Notes on invoicing and required up-front items
- The Registration Fee, one-time Enrolment Fee, Refundable Security Deposit (where required) and the first quarter's tuition are payable in full on acceptance/entry. Annual Facilities and Curriculum Fees are due on acceptance or as detailed on the invoice schedule.
Fee details
For 2026–2027, Sunrise School Bali charges a registration fee of IDR 10,000,000 for new enrolments only. This is non-refundable.
Annual fees by year level
Small World Half Day: IDR 6,500,000 resources levy, IDR 12,250,000 tuition per term, IDR 55,500,000 total per year.
Small World Full Day: IDR 6,500,000 resources levy, IDR 14,250,000 tuition per term, IDR 63,500,000 total per year.
Playgroup: IDR 9,750,000 resources levy, IDR 15,750,000 tuition per term, IDR 72,750,000 total per year.
Kindergarten: IDR 12,500,000 resources levy, IDR 15,750,000 tuition per term, IDR 75,500,000 total per year.
Prep: IDR 12,500,000 resources levy, IDR 15,750,000 tuition per term, IDR 75,500,000 total per year.
Year 1–2: IDR 12,500,000 resources levy, IDR 23,750,000 tuition per term, IDR 107,500,000 total per year.
Year 3–4: IDR 17,250,000 resources levy, IDR 26,500,000 tuition per term, IDR 123,250,000 total per year.
Year 5–6: IDR 21,250,000 resources levy, IDR 29,250,000 tuition per term, IDR 138,250,000 total per year.
Year 7–9: IDR 21,250,000 resources levy, IDR 31,000,000 tuition per term, IDR 145,250,000 total per year.
Payment terms
The resources levy is payable once per year. Tuition is billed across 4 terms per year. All payments are non-refundable. Boarding fees, uniform costs, and payment options are not stated in the provided fee schedule.
Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
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Food options
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House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership
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Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
The school uses the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) and Pearson Edexcel, in combination with the Indonesian National Curriculum, taught by teaching teams of international and Indonesian teachers.
Curriculum details
Sunrise School Bali uses IEYC for Early Years, IPC for Year 1 to Year 6, and IMYC for Year 7 to Year 9. These are international, English-language curricula from England that emphasize inquiry, experiential learning, and developing life skills. The curriculum is thematic, with learners exploring a new topic each term and engaging in hands-on learning in the community, such as beach clean-ups and visits to the Safari Park. In addition to the international curricula, Sunrise follows the Indonesian national curriculum with Kurikulum 2013 and is introducing Kurikulum Merdeka. Curriculum enrichment includes Yoga, Mindfulness and Movement, Gardening and Horticulture, Non Violent Communication, Morning Circle and Reflection, Living Values, and Community Outreach and Service. There are After School Activities across arts, sports, science, cooking and more.
Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
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Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
Exam results
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Exam results
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
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Higher education progression
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Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
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Gifted and talented
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Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
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Social & emotional learning
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Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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English as an additional language
English as an additional language
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English as an additional language
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Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing
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Safeguarding
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding
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Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
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Facilities overview
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Sports facilities
Sports facilities
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Sports facilities
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Academic facilities
Academic facilities
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Academic facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
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Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
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History
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Community
Community
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Community
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Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
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Academic & intellectual
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Arts & creative
Arts & creative
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Arts & creative
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Cultural & language
Cultural & language
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Cultural & language
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Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
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Social & hobbies
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Community & service
Community & service
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Community & service
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Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
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Language provision
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Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
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Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
Immersion programs
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Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
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Accreditations
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Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
1. Applications are accepted year-round. Availability of class places depends on current class sizes and individual student needs. Pelangi School is divided into Early Years, Primary and Middle School levels, with class groupings defined and a minimum age cut-off date of 1st July, in line with Indonesian Education Department requirements. 2. Class levels are defined by age. Early years include Tiny Tots 2-3; Playgroup 3-4; TK A (Junior Kindergarten) 4-5; TK B (Senior Kindergarten) 5-6. Primary school includes Class 1 6-7 through Class 6 11-12. Middle school includes Class 7 12-13 and Class 8 13-14. 3. How to enrol / Enquiry form: Download and complete the Enrolment Enquiry Form and return it to the Pelangi School office in person or via email. 4. The school will then contact to discuss your application further. 5. Fees and tuition policies: Fee information and payment schedule 2025-2026 (PDF) and Tuition payment policy 2025-2026 (PDF) are available. 6. Pelangi School Academic Calendar: Pelangi School Academic calendar 2025-2026 (PDF) provides key dates for the academic year. 7. Contact: Address: Br. Kumbuh, Mas, Bali, Indonesia. Phone: +62 821 4524 7146; +62 361 4792 577.
Admissions
Join the Sunrise Family. Enrolment is conducted via an online form on sunriseschoolbali.com. The form collects: Parent's Name, Current Date, Child's Full Name (#1, with fields for additional children), Date of Birth (#1), When do you wish to enroll?, Email, Nationality, Phone, last school attended, Is English your child's first language, Does your child need any additional learning support?, and any other information. It also allows uploading the latest report card. The form requires JavaScript to be enabled in the browser to submit. Sunrise School Bali is an international community school located on the island of Bali, Indonesia.
Scholarships
Scholarships
Full scholarships are offered; 17% of students are on full scholarship.