Family Homes & International Schools in Bali
Moving your family to Bali? Don’t start with the property. Start with your family.
The right school will influence where your family’s daily life unfolds, but it is only one part of the decision. A beautiful home can quickly become the wrong home when the school run dominates the day, essential amenities are too far away, or the property was designed for holidays rather than comfortable long-term living.
BREC helps families consider school, location, commute and home as one connected decision. Once we understand how your family intends to live, we identify suitable areas and help you find the right home for long-term rent or purchase.
Your family first. The property follows.
What to Consider Before Choosing a Family Home
Choosing a family home in Bali is not simply about the number of bedrooms, the architecture or the swimming pool. The property and its location need to support your family’s routine throughout the year.
School and Commute
Bali traffic can vary considerably depending on the time of day, the day of the week and the season. A journey that looks short on a map may take much longer during school hours.
Before choosing an area, it is important to understand the actual daily journey to school and to test the route at the times your family would normally travel.
A Home Designed for Living
Many Bali properties are designed primarily for holiday stays. Families living here throughout the year often need something different.
Consider practical features such as enclosed or air-conditioned living areas, storage, a functional kitchen, workspace, security, weather protection, suitable areas for children and, where required, staff accommodation or service areas.
Everyday Access
Think about the places your family will use every week, including supermarkets, healthcare, sports facilities, children’s activities, cafés and the homes of friends.
A convenient family location should make daily life easier, not only provide an attractive setting.
Community and Lifestyle
The closest neighbourhood to a school is not always the best choice for every family. Some families prefer an established residential community, while others prioritise privacy, nature, beach access or proximity to restaurants and activities.
The right area should reflect your family’s preferred pace of life as well as its practical requirements.
Renting or Buying
A yearly rental can be a sensible way to experience an area before making a longer-term commitment. It gives your family time to understand the school journey, local community and everyday lifestyle.
Families considering a purchase should also examine the property’s legal position, ownership structure, condition and long-term suitability with the support of appropriate professional advisers.
Our Approach: School, Area and Home Together
BREC is not simply a property-listing portal. We help families consider the complete picture: school, residential area, daily routine and the home itself.
With more than a decade of experience in Bali property, our aim is to help your family make a practical and informed decision—not simply find an attractive house.
We Begin With Your Family
We take the time to understand your children’s ages, school plans, preferred lifestyle, expected moving date, budget and the way your family intends to live in Bali.
We Connect School and Location
Once you have shortlisted schools, we explain the surrounding residential areas and discuss the practical advantages and disadvantages of each location. We also help you consider realistic school-run times rather than relying only on distances shown on a map.
We Define the Right Home
We create a clear property brief covering the number of bedrooms, layout, furnishing, privacy, outdoor space, workspace, security, staff areas and other requirements that matter to your family.
We Curate Suitable Properties
We search our active portfolio and wider network for suitable family homes available for purchase or yearly rental. We then help organise viewings, compare options and support negotiations.
We Support the Wider Move
Where additional expertise is required, we can introduce trusted independent specialists in areas such as immigration, legal matters, taxation, insurance, moving services and other aspects of relocation.
A Selection of Bali’s International Schools
Bali offers a varied selection of international and internationally oriented schools. They differ in curriculum, educational philosophy, campus environment, language and location. The following overview is intended as a starting point rather than a ranking.
Green School Bali
Area: Sibang Kaja, Abiansemal
Green School Bali offers a progressive education from early years through high school, with a strong emphasis on sustainability, experiential learning and connection with the natural environment. Its distinctive bamboo campus is situated north of Denpasar, between the southern coastal areas and Ubud.
Nearby areas: Sibang, Mambal, Abiansemal, South Ubud, Cepaka, Kaba-Kaba
Canggu Community School
Area: Berawa, Tibubeneng
Canggu Community School is an established international school serving a diverse local and expatriate community. Its Berawa location makes it a central consideration for families planning to live in Bali’s popular southwest.
Nearby areas: Berawa, Umalas, Batu Belig, Canggu, Pererenan, Tumbak Bayuh
ProEd Global School
Area: Umalas and Nuanu
ProEd Global School follows a Cambridge educational framework and operates campuses in Umalas and Nuanu. The two locations give families different residential possibilities depending on the selected campus.
Nearby areas: Umalas, Kerobokan, Berawa / Nyanyi, Kedungu, Beraban, Cemagi, Tabanan
Montessori School Bali
Area: Berawa, Tibubeneng
Montessori School Bali is a long-established Montessori school with a green campus in Berawa. It may appeal to families seeking a child-centred educational approach within one of Bali’s most active international communities.
Nearby areas: Berawa, Tibubeneng, Umalas, Canggu, Pererenan
Bali Island School
Area: Sanur Kaja
Bali Island School is an International Baccalaureate World School offering the Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes from preschool through Grade 12.
Nearby areas: Sanur, Mertasari, Renon, East Denpasar, Ketewel
Australian Independent School Bali
Area: Imam Bonjol, Denpasar
Australian Independent School Bali offers education from the early years through high school with an Australian educational foundation.
Nearby areas: Denpasar, Kuta, Seminyak, Kerobokan, West Sanur
Dyatmika School
Area: Kesiman Kertalangu, East Denpasar
Dyatmika School offers bilingual Indonesian and international educational pathways, including Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level programmes.
Nearby areas: Sanur, Renon, Kesiman, East Denpasar, Ketewel
Pelangi School Bali
Area: Kumbuh, Mas, near Ubud
Pelangi School Bali is a not-for-profit community school offering a bilingual and alternative learning environment near Ubud.
Nearby areas: Mas, Lodtunduh, Peliatan, South Ubud, Pejeng
Lycée Français de Bali
Area: Umalas, Kerobokan
Lycée Français de Bali, also known as the French School of Bali, offers a French educational pathway and recognised French qualifications.
Nearby areas: Umalas, Kerobokan, Batu Belig, Seminyak, Berawa
Sunrise School Bali
Area: Kerobokan
Sunrise School Bali provides a family-oriented learning environment with an emphasis on creativity, personal development and environmental awareness.
Nearby areas: Kerobokan, Umalas, Seminyak, Batu Belig, Berawa
School programmes, admissions policies, fees, availability and transport arrangements may change. Families should confirm current information directly with each school and test potential travel routes during actual school-run hours.
Expert Guidance for Your Move to Bali
Relocating your family to Bali involves much more than choosing a villa. Your school selection, neighbourhood, commute, budget, legal position and preferred lifestyle all need to work together.
Tell us about your family, the schools you are considering and the lifestyle you would like to create. We will help identify the right areas before beginning the property search.
- Understand the residential areas surrounding your shortlisted schools.
- Compare the practical advantages of different neighbourhoods.
- Decide whether a yearly rental or property purchase is most suitable.
- Create a clear brief for your family home.
- Source suitable homes through our active portfolio and wider network.
- Coordinate property viewings.
- Compare properties and support negotiations.
- Connect with trusted independent specialists for immigration, legal, tax, insurance, moving and other relocation requirements.
Family Homes for Sale and Long-Term Rent
Explore a selection of Bali properties chosen for comfortable family living. Our portfolio includes homes for purchase and yearly rental in areas connected to international schools, established communities and everyday amenities.
BREC specialises in property sales and long-term rentals. We do not offer nightly, weekly or short-term holiday rentals.
If you cannot find a suitable property in the current selection, send us your requirements. Through our wider network, we may be able to identify additional opportunities that have not yet appeared publicly.
Your Family First. The Property Follows.
Tell us about your family, the schools you are considering and the lifestyle you would like to create — we’ll help you find the right area and the right home.