Is there a directory of special needs and neurodivergent-friendly schools and support in Bali?

No single official directory exists. Families typically rely on word of mouth, expat parent Facebook groups, and direct questions to school admissions offices to find special needs and neurodivergent-friendly options. A few international schools publish details about their learning support programs, while early intervention therapists are usually found through parent referrals rather than a public listing.

By the Knowmads Bali family — parents on the ground in Bali · Updated 9 October 2026

There isn't one centralized directory listing every special needs or neurodivergent-friendly school and service in Bali. Most families build their own picture by asking school admissions offices directly about learning support staff, class sizes, and whether a child with an existing diagnosis is accepted, then comparing notes with other parents in expat Facebook groups. The blog post on Bali schools with learning support is a good starting point if you want a rundown of which schools run dedicated learning support departments rather than a general inclusion policy on paper.

Outside the school system, early intervention is typically arranged directly with occupational and speech therapists practicing independently in Bali. These therapists are usually found through referrals passed between parents rather than any public listing, so joining a local parent group before you need one pays off later. For a closer look at what early intervention actually involves on the island, see this answer on early intervention support for neurodivergent kids in Bali.

Support quality varies a lot from school to school once a child is enrolled, so ask directly whether counselors or learning support staff are on site daily or visit only part time, since that affects how fast a concern gets addressed. Our answer on whether international schools in Bali have on-site counselors breaks down what to expect and what to ask on a school tour. Bring any existing assessment reports, IEPs, or therapist notes with you, since schools and new therapists on the island will want documented history rather than starting evaluations from scratch.

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