Online School & Homeschool in Bali

Online school and homeschooling in Bali

For Bali families in Canggu, Ubud, Sanur, Seminyak, Uluwatu and Denpasar — live online Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level, IB and American AP, with real teachers on Bali time.

Smartious teaches Bali families live online in small classes of 4-6 students. Bali has one of the largest homeschooling and "worldschooling" communities in Asia: expatriate families, remote workers and Indonesian families who want something different from a campus school. Many start with self-paced courses and then look for live teachers as their child moves towards IGCSE and A-Level. We teach Primary through A-Level, the IB, the American curriculum with AP and the OSSD through our Ontario partner school. Homeschooling is lawful in Indonesia under Law No. 20/2003 and Permendikbud No. 129/2014. Foreign families should also check the rules of their home country and the terms of their visa.

Challenges Bali families face

International schools in Bali are few and fill quickly, and the best fit may be far from where the family lives.
Self-paced courses work for some children but not for every teenager approaching IGCSE and A-Level.
Exam entries need planning: Cambridge and Pearson exams are taken at authorised centres, which may mean travel to Jakarta or a Bali centre that accepts private candidates.
Families move on: a qualification that continues in Australia, Europe or the Americas matters.
Time zone: WITA (UTC+8), five hours ahead of Nairobi — classes run in the Bali afternoon.

Why Bali families choose Smartious

Real teachers for the exam years: Live classes, marked homework and weekly reports as your child approaches IGCSE and A-Level.
Learn anywhere on the island — or off it: Lessons follow the family if you travel.
A route that travels: Cambridge, IB and AP are recognised in Australia, Europe, Asia and the Americas.
Clear fees: From USD 423/month (Primary), varying by curriculum and level. Tuition from USD 15/hour.

Homeschooling (sekolahrumah) is lawful in Indonesia under Law No. 20/2003 and Permendikbud No. 129/2014. A single-family homeschool registers with the district or city education office. For the Indonesian ijazah, students sit Paket A, B or C through a PKBM; for an international route, they sit Cambridge, Pearson or IB exams. Our timetable, records and reports support either. Foreign families should also check their home country's rules and their visa conditions.

Online one-to-one tuition from USD 15/hour.

Live online via the Smartious LMS, in small classes of 4-6. Classes run in the Bali afternoon (WITA, UTC+8), with sessions recorded for review.

Bali has a large and growing international community of families, remote workers and long-stay residents, and one of Asia's most active homeschooling scenes. As children reach the exam years, families look for live, structured teaching that leads to recognised qualifications.

Family situations we work with

Canggu, Berawa, Pererenan and Seminyak families.
Ubud and Gianyar families.
Sanur, Denpasar and Renon families.
Uluwatu, Jimbaran and Nusa Dua families.
Remote-working and digital-nomad families.
Worldschooling families travelling between Bali and other countries.
Indonesian families in Bali choosing an international route.
Families moving from self-paced study to live teachers.

Bali communities and nearby areas

Canggu · Berawa · Pererenan · Seminyak · Kerobokan · Ubud · Sanur · Denpasar · Jimbaran · Uluwatu · Nusa Dua · Tabanan · Lombok

Common questions from Bali families

Is homeschooling legal in Indonesia?

Yes. Law No. 20/2003 on the National Education System recognises informal education run by the family, and Permendikbud No. 129/2014 sets out homeschooling (sekolahrumah) in three forms: single-family, multi-family and community. Single and multi-family homeschools register with the district or city education office (Dinas Pendidikan). For an Indonesian state diploma, students sit the Paket A, B or C equivalency exams, usually through a PKBM.

We are foreign residents in Bali. Can we homeschool?

Many foreign families in Bali homeschool. Check the rules of your home country (especially if you plan to return) and the conditions of your visa, and keep records of your child's learning. Smartious provides a timetable, marked work and reports for every student.

Where can a Bali student sit IGCSE or A-Level exams?

As a private candidate at an authorised Cambridge or Pearson centre that accepts them — some families sit in Bali, others travel to Jakarta. Book early for the May/June and October/November series; we help plan entries.

How much does Smartious cost?

From USD 423/month for Primary, varying by curriculum and level. One-to-one tuition is USD 15/hour. Admission starts with a placement assessment.

Guides for families in Indonesia

Homeschooling in Indonesia: Sekolahrumah, Paket A/B/C and International Curricula (2026 Guide)

What parents say

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“What stands out most about Smartious Homeschool and Tuition is their dedication to each learner. They don't rush through topics but ensure the child fully understands before moving forward. The progress my child has made in a short time is impressive. I would definitely recommend them to any parent.” — Google reviewer, Google review