Licences and Accreditations
Satuan Pendidikan Kerjasama (SPK) Operational Permit
The school has the SPK operational permit from the Indonesian Ministry of Education to offer the following programmes:
- Primary SD (Grades 1 – 6) Permit Number 1933/C/KS.00.00/2024
- Middle School SMP (Grades 7 – 9) Permit number 1719/C/HK. 03.00/2025
ACS Bali is currently open for Primary and Middle School, Grades 1 – 8. The school will apply for the High School SMA (Grades 10 – 12) licence in 2027 prior to the opening of the first Grade 10 cohort in 2028.
Cambridge International School Registration
ACS Bali has official registration with Cambridge University Press and Assessment as a Cambridge International School. This registration certificate confirms a school’s registration as a Cambridge International School for all Cambridge programmes including Cambridge Lower Secondary and all Cambridge Upper Secondary and Advanced programmes, including IGCSE, O Level, and AS/A Level.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP)
ACS Bali intends to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) for Grades 11 and 12. The school will apply to the International Baccalaureate Organisation to be authorized to offer the IBDP in 2027, two years prior to the opening of the first Grade 11 cohort in 2029. SMA (Grades 10 – 12) licence in 2027 prior to the opening of the first Grade 10 cohort in 2028.
Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges & Universities (ASIC): Premier Status
ACS Bali holds International Accreditation from ASIC (Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges, and Universities) with Premier Status for its commendable Areas of Operation in Governance, Management and Staff Resources; Quality Assurance and Enhancement; Learning, Teaching and Research Activity; Student Welfare, Behaviour and Personal Development; Premises and Health and Safety; and Marketing and Recruitment of Students.
ASIC Accreditation is a leading, globally recognised quality standard in international education. Institutions undergo an impartial and independent external assessment process to confirm their provision meets rigorous internationally accepted standards, covering the whole spectrum of its administration, governance, and educational offering. Achieving ASIC Accreditation demonstrates to students and stakeholders that an institution is a high-quality education provider that delivers safe and rewarding educational experiences and is committed to continuous improvement throughout its operation.
About ASIC: One of the largest international accreditation agencies operating in 70+ countries, ASIC is recognised in the UK by UKVI – UK Visas and Immigration (part of the Home Office of the UK Government), is ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management Systems) Accredited and is a Full Member of The International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE), a member of the BQF (British Quality Foundation), a member of the International Schools Association (ISA), and an institutional member of EDEN (European Distance and E-Learning Network).