Empathy School Ubud is a nature-based international school in Bali for families who want more than a standard classroom experience. The school combines academic learning, emotional intelligence, nature, creativity, project-based activities and a strong sense of community.

For international families living in Bali or planning a family relocation to Indonesia, Empathy School can become not only a school for the child, but also the first step toward a more stable legal stay plan in Indonesia.

Visa Agency by Flado Indonesia is happy to support eligible Empathy School families with Student KITAS and Family KITAS planning, after school enrollment and school approval.

Empathy School Ubud: nature-based learning in Bali

Empathy School is located near Ubud / Gianyar, in a nature-rich environment where children can learn through direct experience, outdoor exploration, creativity, communication and meaningful daily routines.

The school focuses on self-understanding, social-emotional learning, nature, creativity, project-based activities and playful academics. This makes Empathy School especially interesting for international families who want their children to grow in a warm, active and emotionally intelligent learning environment.

For many families, choosing a school in Bali is not only about curriculum. It is also about the lifestyle around the child: nature, friends, teachers, movement, food, creativity, daily rhythm and the feeling that the child is truly seen and supported.

Why families choose Empathy School

Empathy School is built around a holistic learning philosophy. The school blends academic curiosity with emotional awareness, sustainability with creativity, and language with real life.

Families may choose Empathy School because it offers:

• a nature-rich school environment near Ubud / Gianyar;
• international school experience in Bali;
• English-language learning environment;
• Bahasa Indonesia and local culture integrated into school life;
• social-emotional learning and self-understanding;
• project-based and hands-on learning;
• inspiration from Montessori, Reggio Emilia and Waldorf approaches;
• outdoor exploration and nature-based projects;
• plant-based lunch and learning materials included in the school fee structure;
• access to school facilities, including swimming pool and trampoline park, according to the school programme materials;
• sibling discount options, subject to confirmation directly with the school.

Empathy School location and contacts

Empathy School is located in Pejeng Kangin, Tampaksiring, Gianyar, Bali. This location is suitable for families living around Ubud, Pejeng, Tampaksiring, Gianyar and surrounding areas.

Address: Jl. Raya Pejeng Kangin Kabupaten No. 8, Pejeng Kangin, Tampaksiring, Gianyar, Bali 80552, Indonesia
Phone / WhatsApp: +62 812-3862-2573
Email: admin@empathy.school
Website: www.empathy.school
Instagram: @empathy.school

Age range and learning approach

Empathy School describes its wider school community as suitable for children from early childhood through older age groups. On the Flado Family school card, Empathy School is highlighted for children aged 2–6+ years, while the school’s broader programme materials also show levels from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 7–8.

The learning approach includes:

• nature-based education;
• Montessori-inspired learning;
• Reggio Emilia influence;
• Waldorf / Steiner-inspired elements;
• project-based learning;
• social-emotional learning;
• creativity and expressive arts;
• local culture and Bahasa Indonesia;
• English communication and literacy;
• real-world exploration and problem solving.

This kind of environment can be especially helpful for children who learn best through movement, nature, creativity, direct experience and meaningful projects.

Nature Scholar programme

One of the key programmes presented in the Empathy School materials is the Nature Scholar programme.

Empathy School explains that meaningful learning happens when children feel seen, connected and inspired. The Nature Scholar approach blends academic curiosity with emotional awareness, sustainability with creativity, and language with life.

The school aims to nurture confident communicators who care about the world around them, starting with their own communities.

According to the programme PDF, the Nature Scholar programme includes plant-based lunch, learning materials, and access to both the swimming pool and the trampoline park.

Nature Scholar fee: IDR 8,800,000 per week per student.

Daily rhythm and school schedule

The school programme materials show a daily rhythm from morning circle to afternoon circle, with a balance of academic, creative, physical, social and reflective activities.

The schedule may include:

• Morning Circle;
• Functional English;
• Indonesian Studies;
• Art and Creative Play;
• Science and STEAM;
• Permaculture and gardening;
• P.E. and swimming;
• Montessori-inspired work;
• Bahasa Story;
• Story Time;
• Social-Emotional Learning;
• Project-Based Learning;
• D.E.A.R. — Drop Everything and Read;
• Journal and Reflection.

This structure gives children both freedom and rhythm: time to move, time to create, time to explore, time to read, time to reflect and time to connect with others.

Learning through nature, culture and real-world projects

Empathy School’s materials show many activities connected to nature, sustainability, creativity and Balinese culture.

Examples include:

• paper recycling;
• ceramics and clay work;
• solar car building;
• bamboo tower projects;
• kite making;
• floral mandala activities;
• gardening and soil block activities;
• scavenger hunts;
• eco printing;
• traditional jamu making;
• Balinese dance and Indonesian heritage activities;
• wood carving;
• nature walks;
• teamwork and reflection.

These activities help children develop confidence, resilience, collaboration skills, real-world problem solving and respect for nature and culture.

Empathy School gallery

Below are some visual highlights from Empathy School’s learning environment and activities.

Empathy School fees AY 2026/2027

According to the Empathy School programme PDF, the Academic Year 2026/2027 fee structure includes term and yearly tuition fees for different school levels.

Application Fee: IDR 2,500,000

The school materials also state that tuition includes nutritious plant-based lunch served daily, one school T-shirt per term, books and learning resources, creative learning materials for art, science and hands-on projects, and full access to school facilities including the trampoline park and swimming pool.

Term dates AY 2026/2027

The Empathy School PDF shows the following academic year term dates:

Summer Camp 2026

Empathy School also offers a Summer Camp programme in Bali.

According to the programme PDF, Empathy School Summer Camp 2026 runs from June 22 to July 31, 2026 and is designed as a nature-based adventure that nurtures curiosity, creativity and compassion.

The Summer Camp includes three programme groups:

• Wonderful Garden — Kindergarten, 2 to 6 years old;
• Junior Explorer Group — Lower School, 7 to 10 years old;
• Change Makers Group — Upper School, 10 to 13 years old.

The activities include nature exploration, sustainability projects, creative making, Indonesian heritage, Balinese culture, gardening, craft, science, engineering, teamwork and reflection.

Summer Camp weekly fee: IDR 9,900,000 per child.

The Summer Camp materials state that the fee includes learning activities, lunch, snacks, drinks and materials, with no mandatory additional costs.

Download the Empathy School programme PDF

Parents can review the programme, schedule, Summer Camp information and fee details in the Empathy School PDF:

View Empathy School programme PDF

Family relocation starts with school enrollment

For international families, school enrollment can become the foundation for a legal long-term stay plan in Indonesia.

The correct order is:

1. Parents contact Empathy School and discuss school enrollment.
2. The child is accepted by the school and the study plan is confirmed.
3. The school confirms whether the Student KITAS route through Flado can be supported.
4. Flado checks the family’s visa situation and documents.
5. The child’s Student KITAS process can be prepared.
6. After that, eligible family members may proceed with related Family KITAS options.

This keeps the process clean and transparent: school first, visa support after school approval.

Student KITAS first, then family options

If the child studies at Empathy School and the school approves the Student KITAS route through Flado, the child’s education may become the starting point for family relocation planning.

Depending on the case, this may include:

• Student KITAS for the child;
• parent KITAS options for eligible parents;
• sibling KITAS options for brothers and sisters;
• onshore application options where available;
• offshore application options where required;
• onshore extensions and renewals;
• new KITAS cycles every 2 years, depending on the visa type and current regulations.

Each family case is different. The correct route depends on the child’s school approval, current visa status, passport validity, family documents and immigration rules at the time of application.

Can the whole family stay in Indonesia legally?

For many families, the answer may be yes, but the route must be checked individually.

Some families may be able to apply from inside Indonesia through an onshore process. Some families may need an offshore application. Some cases require a new visa first, while others may be eligible for an extension or status conversion route.

Flado can check your situation and explain which option is realistic for your family.

Why apply through Flado?

Visa Agency by Flado Indonesia has been supporting foreign nationals, families, students, investors, workers and companies with Indonesian visa processes for almost 6 years.

Flado has processed more than 12,000 applications and received more than 950 reviews across different platforms.

For families, the main value is not just “getting a visa”. The real value is understanding the correct legal route, preparing documents properly, avoiding unnecessary mistakes and planning the next step before the current visa becomes a problem.

Flado can assist with different Indonesian stay permit routes, including Student KITAS, Family KITAS, onshore processes, offshore applications, renewals and future visa planning.

Contact Empathy School through Flado Family page

If you are interested in Empathy School, you can contact the school directly through the Flado Family Relocation page.

Open the page, find the Empathy School card and send your request to the school:

Contact Empathy School through Flado Family page

This helps parents discover the school first, ask questions about enrollment, understand the programme and only then move to visa planning when the school side is clear.

For current Empathy School students

If your child is already enrolled at Empathy School, the school fees are paid, and Empathy School has approved the Student KITAS process through Flado, you can start here:

Important note

Empathy School provides education and school approval for eligible students. Flado provides visa and immigration support.

Final visa and stay permit approval is always subject to Indonesian immigration regulations, document review and the decision of the relevant authorities.

Before confirming any route, Flado will review your current visa status, passport validity, family documents, school approval and other requirements.