Can foreign families homeschool their children in Bali?

Many expat and nomad families in Bali homeschool, worldschool or use online curricula alongside local co-ops and tutors. It’s a common choice, though it sits outside the Indonesian national school system, so families typically follow a home-country or international online programme.

Homeschooling and “worldschooling” are widespread in Bali’s family community. Families commonly follow an online or home-country curriculum, join homeschool co-ops and micro-schools, and hire tutors for specific subjects. There are regular meet-ups and learning pods, especially around Canggu and Ubud.

Because homeschooling is outside the national system, families generally register with an online school or their home country’s programme rather than a local Indonesian school. If your visa or KITAS is tied to schooling, or you plan to enrol later in an international school, check the specific requirements for your situation.

For current co-ops, tutors and how other families structure their week, ask the Knowmads guide — this is exactly the kind of local, parent-to-parent detail it’s built for.

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