Reply With QuoteI think I saw some local nursery school in Bali but I rather keep them home if they'll be associating with most of the local children. My child my get misunderstood or be out-of-place.
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Hi,i was hoping to get some ideas of good places to send my 4yr old son ?im wondering if everything is really expensive?
I think I saw some local nursery school in Bali but I rather keep them home if they'll be associating with most of the local children. My child my get misunderstood or be out-of-place.
Hi Jadebecca, I'm stating the obvious here, I know, but it might depend on your location. I don't expect you'll have a problem finding a place for your son to spend some time with children his own age. Have you tried to google "bali kindergarten" to see what you get? This decision may also help you decide where you want to live.Originally Posted by jadebecca
If you expect to be in Bali until he is in school you might want the preschool to be a part of the school you want him to attend later. Good luck. My daughter drools at the thought of her children attending the Green School but she can't afford it.
Hello Jade!
Try to get the Bali advertiser, there on the education pages there is so much information about so many many playgroups and kindergardens especially on the south of Bali, Nusa Dua, Jimbaran, and Sanur area.
You will be surprise about how many are!! (If you are still in Perth maybe you could check the bali advertiser on the internet or if you know somebody coming from Bali to bring you a bali advertiser)
I am not sure about the ones in south areas, I used to pay for the playgroup of my child I think around 6.000.000 per a year.
I hear Mimpimanis is sick with Denguer (I hope she recovers soon!!!!) she has a child in a kindergarden in Jimbaran area I think and she could give you a lot information about these things.
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I looked at the Bali Advertiser on line, but nothing there. However if you goole search "schools in bali" you will find lots of information.
Children's House
My son will be 4 in July and he just coming to the end of his 2nd year at Children's House at Jimbaran. It has local teachers but the children are taught using English language and the Montessori method. There is a mixture of local and expat children there. Costs are much cheaper than the nearby Asian Internatioanl School. It is a school that invites a lot of parent participation and it is this and the small family atmosphere of the school which is one of the most positive features. You can find more information on their website Children's House : Playgroup, Kindertgarten, Primary
My son loves going to school here
http://www.mimpimanis.com/
thanks for the reply,i had a look on their page it looks great!!do you have any idea of fees?they didnt seem to have them up,i did email them but they did not get back to me
Hi Jadebecca. Wow what a minefield private education is in Bali. Here are some tips and questions to ask before you hand over enrolment fees etc. 1)Choose a school whose philosophy aligns with your core values. 2)Ask to see a copy of their curriculum ...even for pre-school. 3) Check that their resource materials support the curriculum 4) Visit the school and get a feel for it Finally and most important of all meet the classroom teacher and talk with them.Have a list of questions prepared.A school is only as good as the teachers that it employs.Heaps of ex-pats teaching on Mickey Mouse ESL qualifications. Check that your child's teacher has a recognised teaching qualification, not just a TESOL cert. My son went to Sanur Independent.... disasterous. Wished I had followed my own advice before I enrolled him. The Jimbaran school mentioned above has a great reputation as does The Montessori School. Sanur Kindy at Batan Poh is also good and reasonable price ( up gang opposite Sanur Police station). Good luck
also looking for school
We are also moving over later in the year with a 10, 8 and 5 year old. I agree the Bali Advertiser is a wealth of info, I have even found some lovely tuitors/teachers who have placed adds and could teach for alot cheaper then the schools, which with three kids is a HUGE saving.
I looked at the Bali Advertiser on line, but nothing there. However if you Google search "schools in Bali" you will find lots of information about the school for 4 years.
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