International School Fees in Bali: Full Cost Guide for Expat Families (2026)
International school fees in Bali span a wide range — from roughly USD 4,000–5,000 a year for early years at smaller schools to around USD 20,000 for senior years at Green School Bali. Understanding the true annual cost requires looking beyond headline tuition to include registration fees, capital levies, materials charges, and security deposits, all of which can add 20–30% to what you pay in the first year.
This guide sets out the full cost picture for the main international schools in Bali for 2025–26, with practical notes on what to budget for and where costs can be reduced.
Fee Structure: What You Are Actually Paying
Every international school in Bali has a multi-layered fee structure. The components are:
1. Annual Tuition — the core teaching fee, quoted per academic year (August to June). This is the headline number schools publish, but it is not the total cost.
2. Registration / Admission Fee — a one-time, non-refundable fee paid when you accept a place. Typically IDR 2,500,000–40,000,000 depending on the school.
3. Capital Levy / Development Fee — a one-time or annual contribution to school facilities and development. Often non-refundable.
4. Security / Enrolment Deposit — a refundable deposit held by the school while your child is enrolled, returned on departure.
5. Materials, Resources, and Technology Levy — an annual fee covering textbooks, digital resources, and equipment.
6. Curriculum-specific fees — IB exam registration, IGCSE examination fees, service trip levies (Green School), and similar.
Rule of thumb: Budget for the first year to cost 25–35% more than annual tuition alone.
School-by-School Fee Comparison (2025–26)
All figures are approximate and based on publicly available information. IDR-USD conversions assume approximately IDR 16,000 per USD (rates fluctuate).
Green School Bali
| Year Group | Annual Tuition (IDR) | Approx. USD |
|---|---|---|
| Early Years Gecko/Starling | 177,800,000 | ~11,000 |
| Early Years Kindy | 210,140,000 | ~13,000 |
| Primary (Grades 1–5) | ~240,000,000–260,000,000 | ~15,000–16,000 |
| Middle School (Grades 6–8) | ~278,000,000 | ~17,000 |
| High School (Grades 9–12, DP) | ~290,000,000–320,000,000 | ~18,000–20,000 |
One-time entry costs:
- Admission fee (non-refundable): IDR 40,000,000 (~USD 2,500)
- Security deposit (refundable): IDR 30,000,000 (~USD 1,900)
- High School Service Trip levy: IDR 7,000,000 (~USD 430)
Sibling discounts: 5% (2nd child), 10% (3rd), 15% (4th)
Estimated first-year total (primary-age child): USD 18,000–22,000 including one-time fees.
Green School is Bali's most expensive school by a significant margin. Families should note that it offers its own Green School Diploma at senior level, not the standard IB Diploma Programme. See Green School Bali Guide for full detail.
Canggu Community School (CCS)
| Year Group | Annual Tuition (IDR) | Approx. USD |
|---|---|---|
| Early Years (Year 1) | 139,000,000 | ~8,700 |
| Primary (Years 2–6) | 180,000,000–220,000,000 | ~11,000–13,750 |
| Secondary (Years 7–11) | 230,000,000–265,000,000 | ~14,400–16,600 |
| Sixth Form / IB DP (Yrs 12–13) | 280,000,000–295,500,000 | ~17,500–18,500 |
One-time entry costs:
- Capital levy (non-refundable): IDR 21,500,000 (Years 1–5) / IDR 26,000,000 (Years 6–13)
- Materials and resources levy: IDR 7,500,000–12,500,000 per year by level
Sibling discounts: 3% (2nd child), 8% (3rd), 12% (4th)
Annual payment discount: 5% for full year paid upfront; 2% for semester payments.
CCS offers Cambridge IGCSE (Years 10–11) and IB Diploma (Years 12–13), making it one of Bali's best-value full secondary pathways.
Bali Island School (BIS)
| Year Group | Annual Tuition (IDR) | Approx. USD |
|---|---|---|
| Early Years | ~75,000,000 | ~4,700 |
| Primary (IB PYP) | 100,000,000–150,000,000 | ~6,200–9,400 |
| Middle School (IB MYP) | 150,000,000–220,000,000 | ~9,400–13,750 |
| High School (IB DP) | 250,000,000–320,000,000 | ~15,600–20,000 |
One-time entry costs:
- Application fee (new students): IDR 2,500,000 (~USD 155)
- Annual enrolment confirmation: IDR 7,500,000 (~USD 470)
Sibling discounts: 5% (2nd), 10% (3rd), 20% (4th+)
BIS is the most affordable school in Bali offering the complete IB continuum (PYP + MYP + DP) through to Year 12. For IB-committed families, BIS in Sanur offers strong value relative to Green School.
Gandhi Memorial Intercontinental School (GMIS)
GMIS offers IB PYP, MYP, and Diploma alongside Cambridge IGCSE. Fees are broadly comparable to CCS — approximately USD 6,000–16,000 per year depending on age group. Contact the school for current fee schedules.
Montessori School Bali (Canggu)
Focuses on early years and primary education. Annual fees in the range of approximately USD 4,000–8,000, making it one of the more affordable English-medium options for younger children in Canggu. Not a secondary provider.
Fee Comparison Table
| School | Approx. Annual Range (USD) | Curriculum | Full Secondary? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green School Bali | 11,000–20,000 | Green School Diploma | Yes (own diploma) |
| Canggu Community School | 8,500–18,500 | British / IGCSE / IB DP | Yes (IGCSE + IB) |
| Bali Island School | 4,700–20,000 | Full IB continuum | Yes (IB DP) |
| GMIS | 6,000–16,000 | IB + Cambridge IGCSE | Yes |
| Montessori Bali | 4,000–8,000 | Montessori | No (early/primary) |
Currency Risk: Fees in IDR, Income Often in USD or GBP
Most Bali international schools quote fees in Indonesian Rupiah (IDR). If your income is in US dollars, sterling, euros, or Australian dollars, you carry currency risk. The IDR has historically been volatile against major currencies, and fee increases in IDR can compound this.
Practical approaches:
- Negotiate multi-year fee certainty where possible (some schools offer this)
- Pay annually where a discount is offered (CCS offers 5% for annual payment)
- Factor currency cushion of 10–15% into your education budget
Budgeting for Two or More Children
Two school-age children at a mid-range Bali international school will cost USD 25,000–40,000 per year in tuition alone. Add one-time entry fees, exam fees, uniforms, school trips, and extracurricular activities, and a realistic annual education budget for two children is USD 30,000–50,000+.
Sibling discounts reduce but do not eliminate the compounding cost. Budget conservatively.
How School Fees Fit Your Property Decision
School fees in Bali — particularly at Green School — are a significant living cost that should be factored into property budget planning. A family spending USD 30,000–40,000 per year on school fees needs to ensure that this cost is sustainable alongside mortgage or lease payments, living expenses, and the wealth management framework for their Bali investment.
Global Investments can help you model the total cost of a Bali base against rental yield on your property and your overall wealth position. See Bali property hub for current market context, or view current listings.
How Global Investments Can Help
Whether you are budgeting a Bali move for the first time or reassessing costs as your children progress through school, Global Investments offers a whole-picture advisory approach. We work with internationally mobile families to align property investment, rental income, visa strategy, and education costs into a coherent financial plan. Contact us to arrange a private consultation.
School fees shown are approximate and based on 2025–26 publicly available data. IDR-USD conversion rates fluctuate. Always obtain current fee schedules directly from each school. This is not financial advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest international school in Bali?
Entry-level international options in Bali start from around USD 4,000–6,000 per year for early years. Bali Island School in Sanur offers good-value IB education, with early-years fees starting from approximately IDR 75,000,000. National Plus schools are cheaper still but do not lead to internationally recognised qualifications.
What are the most expensive international schools in Bali?
Green School Bali is among the most expensive, with senior-year (Diploma) tuition of around IDR 319,000,000 (~USD 20,000) for the 2025–26 year. Total first-year costs including one-time fees can reach roughly USD 22,000–25,000.
Are there hidden costs at Bali international schools?
Yes. One-time fees — registration/admission fees, capital levies, refundable deposits, and materials levies — typically add 20–30% to the headline annual tuition. The first year is always the most expensive. Always request the full compulsory fee schedule, not just annual tuition.
Do Bali international schools offer sibling discounts?
Most do. Green School offers 5–15% off for second through fourth siblings. Canggu Community School offers 3–12% sibling discounts. Bali Island School offers 5–20% for additional children. Sibling discounts can make a meaningful difference for families with two or more school-age children.
This guide is for general information only and does not constitute financial, legal or tax advice. Rules, fees and regulations change frequently; verify current requirements with a qualified adviser before acting.