Green School Bali

Since 2022, Leslie Medema BA (political science). A warm and bubbly head who grew up in South Dakota farming county and somewhat unusually started her education career as a school bus driver! Some years (and a few rungs up the career ladder) later,

No formal academic entrance requirements. School prioritises diversity and seeks out ‘exceptional’ students who fit with school’s unique approach - though ‘exceptional’ is not clearly defined.

A trial ('probational') placement can be arranged for

In 2023, of 18 students in the graduating class, 16 were accepted into university.

Students secure places at universities across the world eg Goldsmiths, University of London, Bangor University and Bournemouth University (UK), the College of

School’s own high school diploma is graded on a GPA style metric, requiring an average score of 2.0 and above in all subjects. Those achieving a GPA of 3.5 or higher graduate with honours.

Around a third of grade 11 and 12s take IB courses. Other

The school attracts parents - and teachers - of entrepreneurial spirit who believe that the traditional education system does not prepare students for the outside world. The head of teaching and learning spoke passionately to us about enrolling as a

A dedicated SEN room lies in the ‘heart of campus’, the school’s famous central hall. It also houses school counsellors - impressive given Bali’s small size and the difficulty of getting a work permit in Indonesia. However, with no proper walls,

English as a second language programme is comprehensive but largely at additional cost and with a limited quota of places to enable school to target its resources. Children (age 7 – 11) who do not speak English are advised to enrol in the school’s

The innovation hub provides an impressive selection of extracurricular activities including a bio lab, robotics, and electronics workshops, all of which are zero-waste.

Many activities are rooted in Balinese culture such as gamelan music,

There is a large sports field and an impressive gym (enclosed in one of the tallest bamboo roofs in the world, no less). Although school participates in the inter-school Bali School Sports Association, competitive sports are not top of the agenda

School is a device-free zone (for mobiles - laptops allowed) to enable students to concentrate and interact with each other. Students hand in their phones at the start of the day, though they can retrieve them in emergencies.

Relaxed on

School population is diverse, with around 20 nationalities represented at any one time, including Bhutan, Mongolia, Slovakia, Canada, and the US. No one 'type' of student but, by and large, these are the lucky offspring of parents who can afford to

While fees are cheaper than other mission-driven schools in Asia, some parents feel they are hard to justify. The campus - being entirely open air and of natural materials - is hard to maintain and some buildings have a make-do-and-mend feel, though

An exceptional school with a progressive vision in the heart of the Bali jungle. Perfect not just for eco warriors but for forward-thinking parents who want their children to build life skills, live sustainably and think outside the box.