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PICTURE this. You’re stuck in traffic—again. The skyline of glass and steel
looms overhead, your child’s face bathed in the blue glow of yet another
screen. School drop-offs are a military operation, dinner is a negotiation,
and the promised weekend escapes to nature is now replaced with sports
schedules and social commitments.
Now imagine a different life. Mornings start with a walk on the beach
or a barefoot run through the rice fields. The school drop-off is just a
short electric scooter ride past temples, palm trees, and the occasional
wandering cat. In this life, education is more than grades and standardized
tests; it is about critical thinking, global perspectives, and a deep respect
for culture and nature.
This may sound like some utopian fantasy, but believe it or not, it’s real
and it’s already happening in Bali.
The New Nomads: Families in Motion
A quiet revolution is underway. Across the world, parents are daring to
ditch the rulebook on how—and where—to raise their kids. The pandemic
cracked open a door that many never shut again. With remote work now
a norm rather than a novelty, families are questioning why they would
choose to remain burdened by overpriced school fees, air-conditioned
classrooms, and the relentless urban grind.
The New Frontier in Bali
Bali is an ever-growing market for people from many different walks of life,
all searching for one thing in common—freedom—and one of these groups
are families. They are looking for a richer, more meaningful way to live and
learn for their children. Unlike the traditional expatriate communities of
the past, the new wave of globally-minded parents is seeking an education
that expands their children’s world past the confines of a syllabus.
Education Reimagined
At ProEd Global School, one of Bali’s most progressive international
schools, their take on education is exactly this. It’s about raising thinkers,
creators, and problem-solvers in a diverse, dynamic environment. The
school follows the Cambridge curriculum, ensuring that kids get a world-
class education while also learning through experience, adventure, and
immersion.
Here, learning transcends the walls. One week, students might be
designing a community garden; the next, they’re debating sustainability
with Balinese artisans. They’re not just learning about the world—they’re in
it, shaping it, questioning it, engaging with it.
Why Bali, and Why Now?
There’s a reason why entrepreneurs, creatives, and free-thinkers are
flocking here. Bali offers something no city can: space, nature, and a
different rhythm of life. Instead of rush-hour commutes, there are sunrise
surf lessons; instead of after-school cram sessions, there are jungle treks
and community projects; instead of stress, there’s space to breathe.
This is about opting in to a different way of raising kids, one that values
adaptability, curiosity, and cultural intelligence over rote memorization
and high-pressure exams. For parents, the shift is just as profound.
They experience a transformation in their lives as their work-life balance
improves, stress levels decrease, and perspectives expand - trading fast
food for fresh papaya and the relentless treadmill for a sense of presence.
A Year, or Maybe a Lifetime
Many families come for a year. Some stay for five. Others never leave.
What begins as an experiment—a break from the grind—often becomes a
permanent recalibration. Because once you experience a new way of living,
it’s hard to go back.
The world is changing. The old ways of education and family life are
shifting. Maybe it’s time to shift with them.
The Great Escape
Ditch the city chaos, the concrete routine, the never-ending school stress, and imagine a
year—or a lifetime—in which education meets adventure, where your kids grow up under
palm trees instead of streetlights. Welcome to Bali’s new frontier for global families.
W O R D S
Mikaela Koo
• ProEducation’s tented school campus in Nyanyi, Bali.