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Indonesia, Bali
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1. Application Procedure. Applications and enrollments are accepted throughout the year, subject to availability. The school year runs from August to June and is divided into four terms. Early application is encouraged, particularly before July 1 for the August intake, to ensure sufficient processing time. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis and are evaluated on factors including completed years of schooling, recent report cards and recommendations, academic assessments (Speed Dial4 for Preschool and Kindy; MAP assessments for Math and Reading; and language/writing assessments for higher grades), interviews with applicants and parents, and learning needs. 2. Admission Policies. Admissions are on a first-come, first-served basis, and the transfer of the application fee is used to save a seat. Decisions are made only after the process is complete and all documentation is received. The school admits students who can benefit from the education offered, and a child is admitted only if BIS can offer a program that meets their individual needs, which is discussed with parents at the initial stages of the application. 3. Entrance Age. Applicants must reach the appropriate age by September 1. The grade-age table lists: Preschool 3 by Sept 1; Preschool 4 by Sept 1; Kindergarten by age 5; Grade 1 by age 6; Grade 2 by age 7; Grade 3 by age 8; Grade 4 by age 9; Grade 5 by age 10; Grade 6 by age 11; Grade 7 by age 12; Grade 8 by age 13; Grade 9 by age 14; Grade 10 by age 15; Grade 11 by age 16; Grade 12 by age 17. 4. How to Apply. Steps are: (1) Visit the Admissions Guideline page, (2) Complete the online application form, (3) Submit a non-refundable Application Fee of IDR 2,500,000 per student, (4) Undergo Admissions Assessments (Speed Dial4 for Preschool/Kindy; MAP assessment for Math and Reading; and MAP assessments covering Math, Reading, Language and Writing for higher grades), (5) Upon successful application, pay a Registration Fee of IDR 15,000,000 to confirm enrollment. 5. Documents and Visa. Documents to submit via Open Apply include the Online Application Form, Student Health Form, Vaccination Records, Official Recent School Records, Confidential Teacher Recommendations, Copy of Student Passport, Copy of Parents' Passports, Copy of Student Birth Certificate, and, for Indonesian citizens, a Copy of Kartu Keluarga (KK). For a student visa (KITAS), BIS will sponsor and assist the process; BIS cannot sponsor a parent's visa. The listed documents are to be submitted via Open Apply.
Bali Island School Academic Scholarship. The Academic Scholarship is awarded to students who have demonstrated a high level of achievement in all classes. To maintain the scholarship for the two-year period, the student should consistently earn high achievement levels, maintain a final-semester average of 6 or above for all courses, demonstrate exemplary approaches to learning, model the IB Learner Profile, actively seek leadership opportunities, and be an engaged community member committed to serving others. Scholarship Stages: Stage 1 – Applications open January 27–February 28; Stage 2 – Committee review March 1–March 15; Stage 3 – Interviews for shortlisted candidates March 18–April 30; Stage 4 – Announcement to successful scholarship students May. Bali Island School Leadership Scholarship. The Leadership Scholarship rewards students who demonstrate extraordinary talent and leadership; recipients must continue to develop their talent and share it with the BIS community, maintain grades above 5 in all classes with an average of 5+ across courses, demonstrate exemplary learning approaches and IB Learner Profile qualities, and be an engaged community member. Scholarship Stages: Stage 1–Stage 4 follow the same timeline as the Academic Scholarship. Tri Hita Karana (THK) Scholarship. The BIS THK Scholarship is fully sponsored by Yayasan Bali International School and covers 100% of school costs from entry through graduation (Grade 12) for one Indonesian student with exceptional achievements and potential. Eligibility includes Indonesian citizenship and meeting BIS admissions requirements plus additional THK criteria; decisions are final; progress reports are used to assess ongoing eligibility. Application Timeline (example): February 1–March 30, 2025 (Stage 1–2); March 18–April 30, 2025 (Stage 3 interviews); May 2025 (Stage 4 announcements); Application requirements include official transcripts for the last three years, teacher recommendations (preferably in English), MAP results (e.g., 90th percentile), a 500-word on-campus essay, and a family interview. Notes: all key dates and updates are communicated to applicants; contact BIS Admissions or Marketing for further information.
Bali Island School is an IB Continuum school in Sanur, offering the Primary Years Programme (Preschool–Grade 5), the Middle Years Programme (Grade 6–10) and the Diploma Programme (Grade 11–12). English is the language of instruction, with a WIDA-based EAL program to support non-native speakers. In the MYP, Language & Literature is taught in English, while Language Acquisition can be Bahasa Indonesia or French; in the DP, Language A includes English and Indonesian, Language B includes Indonesian and French, and Ab Initio includes Spanish, ensuring robust language development across the curriculum. The campus blends Balinese ambiance with modern learning spaces, outdoor areas, and age-appropriate technology. Facilities include two large sports fields, a covered area with multiple courts, a 25m swimming pool, a library of 40,000 titles, and spaces for after-school activities. BIS runs 60+ co-curricular activities and participates in BSSA and IISSAC competitions, with drama, music, visual arts and community service.
