How We Homeschool and Travel as a Family in Bali
We get asked a lot about what we use to homeschool our kids here in Bali—and honestly, it’s a mix of things that have evolved as we’ve gone along. We’ve got the structured stuff: an online platform that keeps us aligned with the Aussie curriculum, plus physical workbooks from Australia—yep, the same ones kids are using in classrooms back home. We pack them in wherever we go (and no, the novelty of carrying books around still hasn’t worn off… 😂). But what we love most is the real-life learning that happens outside the books. Like learning about batik in their world art subject, then actually heading to Ubud to try a batik class hands-on. Or using real money at the shops and working out change while grabbing drinks from the fridge at Indomaret. These are the lessons that stick. That said, it’s not all breezy island days and beachside worksheets. The admin side—especially the reporting—has become a real frustration as we travel more. We’re now seriously considering removing the formal reporting requirement while still keeping everything else the same: the structure, the learning, the subjects, and even keeping tabs on their work to track progress and save for future reference. Same school, just minus the red tape. It’s a big decision, and one we’re still working through… but we’d really love to hear from others doing this journey too. Have you made the switch? What did you notice? Homeschooling while traveling has been one of the best choices for our family—but like anything, it comes with its own set of twists and turns. #HomeschoolingInBali #TravelSchooling #WorldSchooling #BaliWithKids #FamilyLifeAbroad #HomeschoolAustralia #BaliFamilyFinds #ChadAndMiaOfficial #BaliWithChildren #BaliExpatKids #LivingDifferently
We often get asked how we manage to homeschool our kids while living in beautiful Bali—and the answer is, it’s a bit of a hybrid!
We use a structured online platform aligned with the Australian curriculum, along with the same physical workbooks Aussie kids use back home. These books travel with us wherever we go—yes, even to the beach! 🏖️✏️
But our favorite lessons are the ones that don’t come from a page. Like learning about batik in art class, then heading to Ubud to try the process for real. Or turning a quick trip to Indomaret into a math lesson: calculating change, counting Rupiah, and making sense of exchange rates. These experiences make learning stick in a way worksheets never could.
That said, it’s not always smooth sailing. The admin side of things—especially keeping up with formal progress reporting—has started to weigh us down. As our travels increase, we’re now questioning if that reporting is really adding value, or just red tape. We’re considering dropping the official reporting while sticking to everything else: structure, subjects, assessments, and progress tracking—just done our way.
It’s a huge decision and one we’re still navigating. We’d genuinely love to hear from other worldschooling families—have you made that shift? What changed for you?
Homeschooling in Bali has allowed us to offer our kids both structure and spontaneity. From the cultural richness of local markets to hands-on workshops in tradition and art, Bali has become one big interactive classroom. It’s not always easy—but we wouldn’t have it any other way.
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