Core School Program
A personalised school day (8am–3:30pm) built around the whole child.
One place, one team, one personalised plan — instead of a fragmented school day that doesn't fit.
A calm, structured and nurturing alternative to mainstream schooling for verbal, socially engaged neurodivergent children aged 6–18. The school day weaves personalised academics with life skills, social and emotional development, movement, nature, meditation and passion projects — delivered in small peer groups of no more than eight, with two teachers and integrated visiting specialists.
Winta's Place is a specialist neurodiverse school in Ubud, Bali for children and teens aged 6 to 18 who are verbal, curious and socially interested, but who don't flourish in large mainstream classrooms. Our Core School Program replaces the noisy 30-child classroom with small developmental-age peer groups, two teachers per group, and an individual learning plan (ILP) for every child — covering academics, life skills, social-emotional growth, health, movement, culture and passion projects.
Everything that makes Core School Program what it is.
Individual Learning Plans (ILPs)
Every child has a personalised plan across academics, social skills, emotional regulation, health, physical development, cultural exposure and passion areas — reviewed continuously with parents.
Peer & developmental-age grouping
Children are grouped by developmental age and shared interests, not just birthday — so friendships and learning both feel like a real fit.
Trackable international curriculum
An internationally recognised online curriculum with parent, teacher and student logins, so progress is transparent and portable if a family ever moves.
2 teachers · max 8 students
A high-support ratio with visiting occupational therapists and a social worker embedded in the team — not just outsourced.
Social-emotional development
Daily emotional regulation, communication, compassion, gratitude and self-advocacy work — woven into every part of the day, not a bolt-on.
Life skills & health
Cooking, tidying, gardening, self-care, budgeting, safety and independence practised daily as part of real classroom life.
Passion projects & genius time
Three days a week the children lead their own inquiry into what lights them up — with curriculum woven through it.
Art, music, drama
Dedicated creative days each week, culminating in the school play, art shows and end-of-year presentations.
AI-supported learning
AI and technology used thoughtfully to accelerate progress, personalise practice and streamline reporting for teachers and parents.
Movement, nature & mindfulness daily
Yoga, brain-gym, walks, breathwork and meditation are non-negotiable parts of every school day.
Parent-teacher app
One place for daily updates, goals, therapy notes, celebrations and communication — visible to parents, teachers and coordinated external practitioners.
Real-world Bali learning
Markets, farms, temples, waterfalls and community outings turn Ubud into an extended classroom.
A typical school day
- 7:00–8:30Breakfast Club (optional)Cooking, tidying, morning routine and settling in. Strictly device-free. Optional extra for families who need an early drop-off.
- 8:30–9:30Move · Meditate · MotivateThe 20/20/20 morning: sharing circle and positive input, meditation or yoga with a trainer, and a nature walk or brain-gym block.
- 9:45–12:00Foundation time (core academics)Maths, English, science, history, geography, reading and writing at each child's level — short blocks, stations, high support, ILP-driven.
- 12:00–1:00Lunch & downtimeShared, healthy meals with the group.
- 1:00–2:30Passion projects · Art · Music/DramaThree days of self-led passion projects; one art day; one music/drama day building towards the school production.
- 2:30–3:15Group time & specialistsSocial, communication and emotional development with teachers, OTs and the social worker. 1:1 specialist sessions rotate through the month.
- 3:15–3:30Pack up & home timeOr continue into Wild & Free after-school care until 6:30pm (optional extra).
Every Friday is Friday Fun Day — a community outing plus a sharing and celebration of the week, with parent connection and, for older students, work-experience opportunities.
The full 7-day week
Predictable rhythm across every day — school Monday to Friday, with optional weekend and respite support.
Time | Mon Monday | Tue Tuesday | Wed Wednesday | Thu Thursday | Fri Friday | Sat Saturday | Sun Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7:00 – 8:30 Breakfast Club Optional extra | Morning routine · cooking · tidying | Morning routine · cooking · tidying | Morning routine · cooking · tidying | Morning routine · cooking · tidying | Morning routine · cooking · tidying | — | — |
8:30 – 9:30 Move · Meditate · Motivate | 20/20/20 · yoga · brain gym | 20/20/20 · nature walk | 20/20/20 · fitness with trainer | 20/20/20 · meditation & sharing | 20/20/20 · gratitude circle | Weekend Club opens — slow start, breakfast together | Rest & respite day — quiet mornings |
9:45 – 12:00 Foundation Time (core academics) | Maths · English · reading | Science · writing | Maths · English · reading | History · geography | Review · reading · project prep | Light activities · friendships · outings | Just be — hanging together or solo time |
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch | Shared nourishing meal | Shared nourishing meal | Shared nourishing meal | Shared nourishing meal | Community lunch | Shared meal at the villa | Shared meal at the villa |
1:00 – 2:30 Passion Projects / Arts | Passion projects / genius time | Art | Passion projects / genius time | Music & drama | Friday Fun Day — community outing | Light outing · waterfall · beach · farm | Free play · reading · downtime |
2:30 – 3:15 Group Time — social & emotional | Communication · regulation | 1:1 specialist rotations | Communication · regulation | 1:1 specialist rotations | Sharing & celebration of the week | Friendship time | Rest continues |
3:15 – 3:30 Pack up & Home | Reflection & transition | Reflection & transition | Reflection & transition | Reflection & transition | Parent connection & community gathering | — | — |
3:30 – 6:30 After School — Wild & Free Optional extra | Nature · farm · therapy sessions | Bikes · cooking · therapy sessions | Waterfalls · art · therapy sessions | Farm · mindful time · therapy sessions | Wild & free · early dinner by 6pm | Continues — outings & 1:1 time | Gentle activities · early dinner |
Evening / overnight Respite & live-in Optional extra | Overnight respite available | Overnight respite available | Overnight respite available | Overnight respite available | Overnight respite available | Overnight stays — familiar staff | Overnight stays — familiar staff |
Is this the right fit for your family?
We're honest about who each program serves best. If you're not sure, a WhatsApp conversation is the fastest way to find out.
- Verbal children and teens aged 6–18 who are socially interested
- Kids on the autism spectrum, with ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia or developmental delays
- Bright, sensitive learners who unravel in large mainstream classrooms
- Families in Ubud, Canggu and greater Bali looking for a specialist neurodiverse school
- Expat and local families wanting continuity, transparency and a real team around their child
Who Core School is not for
We are not a profound special-needs setting. Children who need 1:1 medical care, are non-verbal without communication supports, or need round-the-clock behavioural intervention will be better supported elsewhere. We're honest about fit — see Who We Support for the full picture.
Common questions about Core School Program.
What ages does Winta's Place accept?+
6 to 18. Children are grouped by developmental age and shared interests into small peer groups so learning, friendships and exploration all fit.
Do you follow a recognised curriculum?+
Yes — we use an internationally recognised online curriculum as the academic backbone, then wrap it around each child's ILP. Parents, teachers and students all have logins so progress is transparent and portable.
How is this different from mainstream school?+
Groups of up to eight instead of thirty. Two teachers per group. An ILP for every child. Life skills, social-emotional development, movement and nature are core, not extra. Therapists are part of the team, not a separate errand.
Do you require a diagnosis?+
No formal diagnosis is required to start a conversation, but we do need to understand your child's profile so we can honestly assess fit. Admissions is a step-by-step process, not a form.
Ready to talk about Core School Program?
A WhatsApp message is the simplest first step. We reply personally, usually the same day.