Indonesia, Bali
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1. Submit the enrolment application, book a tour or register for an open morning, and learn more about life as an AIS family. These actions initiate the admissions process and connect families with the AIS admissions team. Use the Apply Now option to begin the process.
2. Year level placements are determined at admission by age (birthdate), prior school records, measured aptitude and achievements, physical and emotional maturity, and other pertinent considerations, including students' performance in the entry assessments. There is an entry assessment that informs placement. Preschool 3 entrants must be at least three years old before March 31, be toilet trained, and be immunised. The academic year runs January to December.
3. The Entrance Age Guideline governs grade placement and provides the age ranges and grade equivalents for placement (e.g., Preschool 3, Preschool 4, Foundation, Year 1, etc.). Review the guideline to determine eligibility for each year level.
4. Prepare Admissions Documents: Completed Application Forms; two passport-size photographs of the students and parents; scanned copies of passports (cover page, photo page, vital information page, expiration date, and current visa page); scanned birth certificate; scanned copies of KITAS (for non-Indonesian passport holders); copy of official school reports for the previous two years; copy of all education certificates; copy of English language test results; copy of psychological or educational evaluations/reports (for Special Needs students only); copy of previous Individual Education Plans (for Special Needs students only); copy of immunisation records; certified translations of documents not in English. Note: If the school year has not been completed, mid-term reports should be sent.
5. Indonesian citizens may apply to Preschool 3, Preschool 4 and Foundation; Indonesian citizens with dual citizenship must submit AFFIDAVIT; All other citizens must submit a KITAS or a guarantee letter; ensure documents are in English where required.
6. Applications for admission will be taken throughout the school.
7. The school year runs January to December, and the admissions process is designed to accommodate this calendar.
Scholarship Program Jakarta: Four academic scholarships are available for Indonesian students who would benefit from AIS's international campus in Pejaten, Jakarta Selatan. The scholarships cover 100% of the school's tuition fees, 100% of the IB Diploma exam fees, and 100% of the school's capital development fees for the duration of the program. Family costs such as uniforms, camp, and extracurricular activities are the responsibility of the family for the duration of the program. Applicants must be Indonesian citizens residing in Indonesia, have high English language fluency, an outstanding academic record, and demonstrate attributes aligned with the IB Learner Profile; they must not currently be enrolled at AIS Indonesia and must be in Grade 10.
Application requirements include a completed Scholarship Application Form, school reports for the last two years, a 500-word essay describing interest and benefits, two passport-sized photos, copies of passport and birth certificate, SKHUN, and copies of SMP diploma. The deadline for 2025 was May 22, 2025, and applications are submitted by email to scholarship@ais-Indonesia.com.
Australian Independent School Bali (AIS Bali) is a co-educational independent international school serving children from preschool to Year 12 on a purpose-built campus in Denpasar, Bali. The school aligns with the Australian Curriculum (ACARA) in Foundation to Year 10 and offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in Years 11 and 12, with options for IB Courses, a School Based Program, or a Hybrid model. Early childhood education follows the Australian Early Years Curriculum, and the senior program includes Vocational Education and Training in Business and Hospitality. Opened in 2018, AIS Bali provides inclusive education with specialist support for students from diverse backgrounds. A strong emphasis on sport and outdoor education runs through the curriculum, with facilities and activities across basketball, soccer, swimming, tennis, yoga, and more. Extracurriculars emphasize service and creativity through CAS and ECCAs, including Science Club, Rock Band, and Environmental initiatives. Many graduates progress to universities worldwide successfully.