Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
50 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
7 |
| Most common nationality |
British |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
1:10 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Mixed |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Bahasa Indonesia |
| Max. number of students per class |
20 |
| Average number of students per class |
10 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Tech Integrated, not Tech Dependent. Tech as a tool, not a crutch. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online during emergencies) |
Yes |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No, but respect for Balinese culture and Tri Hita Karana |
| External examinations or assessments available |
DVQs and portfolio of work. Mentor ongoing assessment and reports within the 7 skills domains. IGCSEs as optional for 15+. International Baccalaureate CP coming in 2026. |
| Results in these examinations |
Excellent |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Optional, unless studying for IGCSEs and vocational assessments |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
2-4 Hours per week |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
TBC |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
No |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
The project based learning curriculum is designed for each student to excel to their capacity, guided by mentors to ensure students excel to their capabilities and passions. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Pre enrolment call with lead mentor and families, informal interview and assessment of student. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
We begin with an informal onboarding call to understand the student’s interests, communication style, and learning needs, followed by a two-week trial to ensure a good mutual fit. |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
30 days before each 8-10 week project starts. Check website and calendar for project dates. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes in terms of the traditional academic year dates. No, once a project pathway has begun. |
| School start time |
9am |
| School finish time |
3pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| School bus service available |
No |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Sports, arts, tech, vocational accreditation. See website for rotational options. |
| Sports activities included |
Yoga, meditation, child led activities. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
No |
| Facilities at the school |
Aquaponic gardens, working kitchen, dance studio, music room. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
N/A |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Future Human School is a progressive, purpose-driven school for 9–16 year olds in the heart of Ubud — where rice fields, jungle, and flowing waterways become the classroom. Replacing traditional teachers with real-world mentors and swapping grades for growth-focused portfolios, this school takes a bold, project-based approach designed to equip young people with the critical thinking, creativity, and confidence they'll need in a rapidly changing world. Each term is built around a dynamic learning pathway — from sustainable enterprise and biomimicry to food systems, game design, and media production — blending core academic skills with hands-on, interdisciplinary projects. With a tight-knit intergenerational community, freshly prepared wholesome lunches, and a curriculum rooted in real-world relevance, it's the kind of school that makes families rethink everything they thought school had to be! |