FAQ

Who is the Uluwatu School team?

The Uluwatu School Team is a group of founding parents and educators. Our founding educators are originally from the UK,  have over 50 years combined experience in education and have been living and working in Bali for over 9 years. They are also parents and understand the varying needs, complexities and joys of raising children and how important it is to find the right educational environment. 

We want to make a positive contribution to the Bukit Peninsula and build a community of like minded parents, who wish to embody our mission ‘to love learning, be curious, make meaningful connections and contribute to the world they live in.’ 

Who do we contact if we need…

Admissions Support: admissions@uluwatuschool.org

Information about careers:  humancare@uluwatuschool.org

Program questions: info@uluwatuschool.org

What is the school's philosophy? 

Uluwatu School is a progressive school based in the Bukit peninsula in Bali for Indonesian and international students. We are focused on the ocean which is ever present in our lives in southern Bali and we follow the 4Cs; Contribution, Collaboration, Connection, Curiosity. You can read more about this approach on the About section of our webiste under ‘Our Vision’ and ‘Our Aspirations.’

What curriculum does the school use? 

The Uluwatu School Curriculum is an evolving framework developed specifically to support our learning community and to foster our Mission, ‘to empower our oceanic community to love learning, be curious, make meaningful connections and contribute to the world we live in.’ 

Our educators are committed to consistently updating the Uluwatu School Curriculum and connecting it to global frameworks. For example, our competency standards are benchmarked to the UK Literacy Curriculum and the US Common Core Math program. Our well being SEEL program is sourced from Emory University. Our educators are continuously engaged in collating relevant curriculum frameworks and practices that can support our learners in being confident in their academics and develop skills that guide our aspirations of connection, curiosity, collaboration and contribution.

What does social emotional learning look like at Uluwatu School? 

At Uluwatu School we embed the Social Emotional Ethical Learning program from Emory University. Please see our ‘Our Frameworks’ section on the website to find out more. 

Outside of the program, our educators are trained to see the whole child and place belonging and the well being of the learner at the center of our classes. As a team, we place learners' needs at the center of our discussions as we believe it is vital to deepen our understanding of each child. 

Will the school be fully registered with the Indonesian government?

Yes.  As of December 2014, Indonesian Law requires all schools to register with the government.  Uluwatu School is currently in process to become an accredited SPK (Satuan Pendidikan Kerjasama) school.

Will the school be internationally recognized?

Uluwatu School will be applying for curriculum accreditation with the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Our whole community will be part of this process and will bring a global recognition of our program and school. 

What are Uluwatu School’s tuition fees, payment schedules and financial support? 

All information regarding the Admissions process and Fees can be found under the Join US tab on the website and our ‘Tuition and Fees Schedule’ document.  If you have a specific enquiry about our fees,  please reach out to our team at info@uluwatuschool.org

What facilities are available for students?

Our Uluwatu campus, originally a private property and arts studio, is being transformed into creative learning spaces. As our community grows and establishes itself on the grounds our campus will evolve to meet its needs and to develop with learner projects.

In August 2025 our campus includes: 

• A long hall for multi-purpose classroom use, gatherings, and an eating area with fantastic views of the Indian ocean.

• A repurposed art studio, turned school house with three indoor classroom spaces and connected outdoor spaces.

• A range of garden areas that are connected to specific classrooms for learner ownership and development. 

• Outside spaces including terraces, pathways ready for explorative play and adventures. 

• An 18 × 5 meter swimming pool

• A nurse’s station

• A library room

• A kitchen area

Are there lunch or snack programs?

Uluwatu School wil provide snacks and lunches at an additional cost and will be available for pre order. We are committed to curating a healthy, well balanced and tasty menu. 

We are a single use plastic free community. Single use plastic is not permitted on campus. We ask that food coming from home is also mindful of environmental impact. 

We will share some great snack and lunch ideas for those bringing in from home and invite you to share your ‘go to’ options. 

Will Uluwatu School provide after-school care or extra-curricular activities ?

Collaborating with experts in the community, Uluwatu School will offer a range of extra-curricular activities to our learners across the year groups so that they can further expand their learning opportunities, pursue hobbies, build confidence and gain new skills and interests. 

Before the start of each term we will share the upcoming offerings that are available for learners.  At Uluwatu School we seek to offer physical, cognitive and artistic offerings that engage our learners. For example, swim club, surf school, lifeguard training and skate club are year long offerings, along with opportunities in sports, movement, drama, music and art. 

We will work with our learners to identify extra curricular offers that THEY would like to see, from student leadership training, coding, robotics, science exploration and more! 

We seek to work with external experts and professionals along with the passions and skills of our educator team to bring these offerings to life.  At times we will also use partnership sites and locations that are best suited to the activity. There will be an additional payment for outside agent offerings. 

After School Program that will run from 3:30pm to -4:30pm every school day.

Please contact us at info@uluwatuschool.org if you would be interested in offering an extra-curricular club.

What is the school’s approach to diversity and inclusion?

Uluwatu School is committed to celebrating and fostering a diverse student body and ensuring that everyone is included in our community.

We review our policies and processes based on feedback and input from our community to ensure they are relevant, fair and inclusive. 

Where is Uluwatu School located and when can we visit the campus ?

Uluwatu School campus is located in a former artist residence and art studio on Jalan Belimbing Sari, Banjar Tambyak. 

We are in the process of converting the property into a school and look forward to welcoming prospective families to the Uluwatu school campus soon.

We will announce upcoming open house days soon. In the meantime we are sharing footage and images on our website and social media.

Where do we drop our kids off and pick them up? 

On our campus we have a designated drop off and pick up area. We will have security to support the flow of traffic and safety of our community. 

The Uluwatu School Learning day starts at 9am and ends at 3:15 pm.  Learners will need to be dropped off before 9am so learning can start promptly. 

Supervised classrooms and play spaces will be available to all learners from 8:45am and again at the end of the day at 3:15 pm to 3.30pm.

We encourage car sharing where possible. 

When does Uluwatu School open?

Uluwatu School will open for its first day of classes on August 18th, 2025.

What is the school calendar? 

The school calendar will be available under the ‘About’ tab on the website when it is ready in January.  Our calendar will meet Indonesian legal requirements for statutory learning days and holidays. 

We will have four terms in our academic year. 

The 2025-2026 Academic Year term dates are: 

Term 1:  18th August to the 10th October

Term 2: 20th October to the 19th December

Term 3: 19 January to the 17th March 

Term 4:  30th March to the 26th June 

What are the school hours?

The Uluwatu School Learning day starts at 9am and ends at 3:15 pm.  Learners will need to be dropped off before 9am so learning can start promptly. 

Supervised classrooms and play spaces will be available to all learners from 8:45am and again at the end of the day at 3:15 pm to 3.30pm.

When will After-school activities take place?

Uluwatu' School’s After School Program will run from 3:30pm to -4:30pm every school day.

How does the school engage parents in the school community?

Our parents are an integral part of the Uluwatu School community. Our parents are invited to contribute to our school through our parent group called ‘PAUS’ (Parent Association of Uluwatu School). ‘Paus’ means whale in Bahasa Indonesia and whales symbolize guardianship, wisdom and exploration. All parents automatically become members of the association, and we will be asking for nominations for key positions to bring parent voice and projects to the school. 

During the admissions process parents will have the opportunity to share their skill sets and if they would like to be included in volunteer positions/ sharing workshops. 

As our event calendar starts there will be key assemblies that parents will be invited to, workshop series and also the development of our parent hub, created by the parents for the parents.

How do you communicate with parents about learners' progress?

At Uluwatu School we believe that the school, parents and child are one team and clear and timely communication will support the learners journey and progress. We build these relationships in the initial stages of a learners' time at Uluwatu School through ‘Meet the Educator’ informal sessions and ‘Meet our Program’ events in which parents are introduced to our unique curriculum. Throughout the academic year, we have two written report documents that include educator feedback and learner reflection. We also have two learner-led conferences where we honor our learners individual qualities in format that celebrates their own areas of growth. 

All our learners keep a portfolio of their learning journey, and throughout the term there will be moments to share these with parents at home. We are eager to activate the learners from the start, so rather than waiting for a final ‘product’ or ‘assessment’, we foster conversations about learning throughout the school year. 

How is the school addressing sustainability or environmental awareness?

Uluwatu School is committed to become a beacon of Ocean Literacy and ocean education, and ensure that we have a positive impact on our local environment and community. We plan to make our campus a research space, working with students to create a sustainable campus and an evolving learning environment. We seek partnerships with those at the forefront of environmental and sustainability to inform our policies, practices and actions. You will see our policies evolve to ensure that we enact real sustainiblity in all aspects of our organization and community.

We know that the ocean's health depends on all of our action, and through our awareness programs we will provide opportunities to come together as a community to become ocean stewards. 

If you are an expert in sustainability or would like to contribute to our efforts please contact: harriett@uluwatuschool.org. 

How does the school handle emergencies or school closures?

Uluwatu School has clear policies and procedures for emergencies. This includes procedures for evacuations (fire and earthquake), lockdown and other emergencies e.g. volcanic eruption etc. Procedures are carefully and mindfully explained to our learners, procedures are posted clearly in classrooms, are practiced regularly, and are updated as needed. 

In regards to parent communication, during admissions we collect your contact information and emergency contact becomes part of our emergency procedures. We ask families to inform us immediately if any changes are made to these contact details. 

We encourage our parents to familiarize themselves with our procedures that will be located on our website  and let us know if they have any concerns. 

How can parents enter learning spaces during the school day? 

Our learning spaces are specifically designed and set up for our learners and we honor their ownership of these spaces.  There will be a designated 'Parent Community' hub that is a place for our parents to connect. 

Learning spaces are only accessible to parents at prior arrangement and invited sessions.  

Do students have access to a school nurse or health services?

On campus we have our School Nurse and First Aid station. 

We ask that any medical information is shared during admissions, and that we are updated on any ongoing health information. 

All Uluwatu School teachers are First Aid trained. 

What does Learning Support look like at Uluwatu School?

At Uluwatu School we aim to foster an inclusive learning environment that supports differentiated learning approaches.  We value learner diversity and respect individual differences.  We strive to build confidence in our learners by scaffolding instruction and applying varied teaching strategies to meet a wide range of learning styles. 

To be inclusive of all students' needs we see the importance in being proactive to onboard and support learners. Therefore, during the admissions process we look forward to working with families to gain insight into learners and ensure that we can meet their individual requirements. 

Would my child be able to transfer to another school from Uluwatu School?

Our competency standards are benchmarked to the UK Literacy Curriculum and the US Common Core Maths program. Our well being SEEL program is sourced  from Emory University. Our learners have portfolios of their progress, projects and understanding along with teacher recommendations that can support their transition to a new school.