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Strengths Academic Enrichment, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual
Stages Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
ACS Bali, opening for the 2025-2026 academic year, is situated within the Kura Kura Bali eco-development. The 4.8-hectare campus operates in an area characterized by mangrove forests and marine environments. Following the "ACS brand of education," the school instructs students using the Cambridge International Curriculum for Grades 1 through 10, culminating in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) for Grades 11 and 12.
A central feature of the student experience is the traditional House System, which groups students into specific factions (Oldham House and Thoburn House) to encourage community integration and peer support across different grade levels. Students also participate in scheduled Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs) every afternoon. Rooted in its Methodist heritage, the institution focuses on Christian values and character development, preparing students for university pathways through structured academics and dedicated service leadership initiatives.
KEK Kura Kura Bali, Jl. Tides Way No.16, Serangan, Denpasar Selatan, Kota Denpasar, Bali 80229, Indonesia
The Essentials
ACS Bali has instruction in English.
Location
ACS Bali is situated within Kura Kura Bali, an eco-development in South Denpasar. The campus is a 15 to 20-minute drive from Ngurah Rai International Airport. This position provides accessible transport links to nearby central areas such as Sanur, Kuta, and Nusa Dua.
Stages
The school structure covers Primary, Middle, Secondary, and High School, accepting students from ages 6 through 18. For the 2025–2026 academic year, the school is opening with Grades 1 to 7. Grades 8 through 12 will be added progressively in the following years.
Type
ACS Bali operates as a co-educational day school. While there are no on-campus boarding facilities explicitly listed, the school accepts students living away from their parents provided they reside with officially appointed guardians in Bali.
Additional learning support
Student welfare is primarily managed through a pastoral care network led by homeroom and form teachers. The school also employs a specialist Emotional Counsellor to provide targeted support when necessary.
Country affiliation
The school operates under the Singapore brand of education. It is explicitly modeled after ACS (International) in Singapore.
Religious affiliation
ACS Bali operates with a Methodist Christian heritage.
School day structure
Students are expected to arrive by 8:10 AM for an 8:15 AM assembly, followed by the first lesson at 8:35 AM. The daily schedule includes a morning interval from 10:20 AM to 10:40 AM and a lunch break from 12:25 PM to 1:10 PM. Classes finish at 2:20 PM for Grades 1-2, 2:55 PM for Grades 3-4, and 3:30 PM for Grades 5-12, with mandatory co-curricular activities running until 5:00 PM for the older students.
Bus service
The school does not currently provide information regarding a dedicated school bus or coach service.
Fees
Annual tuition at ACS Bali ranges from IDR 230,000,000 to IDR 280,000,000 for 2026/27.
Application Fees
A non-refundable application fee of IDR 10,000,000 is required upon submitting the application form.
Tuition Fees
Tuition is payable per semester (there are two semesters in an academic year).
Grades 1 to 6: IDR 115,000,000 per semester (Annual total: IDR 230,000,000)
Grades 7 to 8: IDR 130,000,000 per semester (Annual total: IDR 260,000,000)
Grades 9 to 10: IDR 140,000,000 per semester (Annual total: IDR 280,000,000)
Billing Schedule and Payment Terms
Fees are billed a semester in advance. Semester 1 payments are due by July 1, and Semester 2 payments are due by December 1. Late payments are subject to an additional fee of 2.0% per month.
Boarding Fees
Boarding fees are not applicable.
Other Costs
Capital Levy: IDR 25,000,000 (annual)
Learning Materials Fee: IDR 25,000,000 (annual)
Confirmation Deposit: IDR 20,000,000 (annual deposit to secure a place, which is deducted from the tuition fee)
Additional costs not covered include uniforms, laptops (required for Grade 5 and above), supplementary materials, external examinations, transportation, lunches, and school trips.
Refund Information
Application fees, the confirmation deposit, and the capital levy are non-refundable. For newly admitted students, a 100% refund on tuition is available if written notice is received over 30 days before commencement. For existing students, current semester tuition is non-refundable. A full refund for Semester 2 is granted if withdrawal notice is provided at least three months prior to its start.
Fee Payment Options
Payments are accepted via bank transfer.
Academics
ACS Bali teaches IB (DP), Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE for students aged 6 to 18.
Curriculum
ACS Bali follows a dual-curriculum framework that progresses from the Cambridge International system to the International Baccalaureate. In the Primary School (Grades 1 through 6), students study the Cambridge International Primary curriculum, concluding with the Cambridge Checkpoint assessments in Grade 6. The secondary phase (Grades 7 through 10) utilizes the Cambridge International Secondary curriculum, culminating in students sitting for their IGCSE qualifications at the end of Grade 10. Students entering specifically in Grade 10 also have the option to complete a one-year, non-examinable Foundation IB program in preparation for their final years. For High School (Grades 11 and 12), the school transitions to the two-year International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), with authorization pending for the first cohort starting in 2027. The IBDP curriculum requires students to complete six academic subjects alongside a Theory of Knowledge course, an Extended Essay, and the mandatory Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS) program.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
ACS Bali integrates social and emotional support through a structured pastoral care network centered around homeroom and form teachers. In the Primary School, homeroom teachers monitor conduct, encourage high standards, develop character, and observe peer relationships while offering direct guidance. Form teachers carry out this same role for students in the Secondary School. This structure is designed to ensure every student feels safe, affirmed, and contented, thereby helping them achieve their full potential.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN) provisions, supported conditions, or specialized SEN staff.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding English as an Additional Language (EAL) provisions, dedicated staff, or specific language support programs.
Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing at ACS Bali is primarily managed through the daily observations and guidance provided by the pastoral care network of homeroom and form teachers. To support more complex needs, the school is appointing a specialist Emotional Counsellor.
Safeguarding
ACS Bali maintains a Code of Conduct that explicitly outlines the responsibility of all members to ensure the community feels safe and secure at all times. The school enforces a strict zero-tolerance policy for any form of bullying behavior. However, comprehensive child protection protocols or formal safeguarding policy documents are not publicly disclosed on the website.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Complete Official Application Form Parents must submit the admissions application online. This submission must include all necessary supporting documents and proof of payment for the application fee.
2. Entrance Tests and Interview Following the application, the admissions office will contact the family to schedule an online entrance test and an oral interview (preferably face-to-face for families already in Bali). The online Cambridge assessments evaluate proficiency in Reading, Mathematics, and Developed Ability. The interview with a senior staff member is used to assess communication skills, personal qualities, and motivation.
3. Admission Outcome The Executive Principal makes the final admissions decision based on a holistic review of the applicant's test scores, interview performance, academic records, and alignment with the school's ethos. This outcome is typically communicated to the family via email within two weeks of the assessment. Exact test scores are not provided to parents.
4. Admission Confirmed An admission offer remains conditional until all required fees are successfully paid and transferred to the ACS Bali Yayasan account. Once the financial transfer is complete, the student's enrolment is officially confirmed for both the family and the school.
5. Welcome Pack Emailed to Family After confirmation, the school will email a comprehensive Welcome Pack to the family. This pack contains all the relevant information and details needed for the student to successfully start their education at ACS Bali.
6. Start of Orientation Programme Before classes officially begin, the school runs a planned induction program. This ensures that new students undergo a smooth transition and have a successful start to the academic year.
Scholarships
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding any scholarships offered at this time.
Waitlist
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding a waitlist or pool system for applicants.
