Question 1

What makes Winta's Place different from other schools in Bali?

Accepted Answer

Winta's Place is a very small holistic school in Ubud, Bali. Classes are capped at eight students per classroom in Thrive and six in Rise, academics are personalised to each student's actual level, and emotional development, communication, life skills, health, movement, nature and creativity are taught as part of the curriculum rather than added on.

Question 2

Is Winta's Place an international school?

Accepted Answer

Winta's Place is an English-speaking school in Ubud, Bali for international and expat families, and uses an internationally recognised online academic curriculum. It is intended as a small alternative to large international school environments rather than a formally accredited international school.

Question 3

Is Winta's Place an alternative school?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Winta's Place is an alternative school in Bali offering holistic, personalised education in small classes, while still keeping structured academics, goals and measurable progress.

Question 4

Is Winta's Place an unschooling program?

Accepted Answer

No. Winta's Place is not unschooling. Students follow structured academic learning with clear goals, tracked progress and foundational literacy and numeracy, alongside holistic whole-child development.

Question 5

Are academics part of the curriculum?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Academics are an essential part of the Winta's Place curriculum, taught at each student's level and pace, alongside emotional, social, physical and practical development.

Question 6

What is the difference between Thrive and Rise?

Accepted Answer

Thrive is the Alternative Learning Program for students who can access a mainstream-style academic curriculum but need a smaller, calmer, more flexible environment, with a maximum of eight students per classroom. Rise is the Specialist Learning Program for students with developmental, intellectual or more complex learning needs, with a maximum of six students per classroom and Individual Learning Plans.

Question 7

Does a child need a diagnosis to enrol?

Accepted Answer

No diagnosis is required for Thrive. For Rise, we look at the level of support a student needs day to day rather than requiring a formal label, though existing reports and assessments help us plan.

Question 8

What are the class sizes?

Accepted Answer

Maximum eight students per classroom in Thrive and maximum six students per classroom in Rise.

Question 9

Is the school suitable for expat and international families?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Winta's Place is an English-speaking school in Ubud, Bali created for international and expat families, including families arriving mid-year.

Question 10

How many school holidays does Winta's Place have?

Accepted Answer

Winta's Place closes fully for only five weeks each year. Themed School Holiday Programs run through most traditional break periods, alongside before-school, after-school and weekend options.

Question 11

Who manages the school and admissions?

Accepted Answer

The Program Director oversees the school, admissions, student programs and family onboarding, supported by qualified teachers and specialists based in Bali.