From Chairs to Tortoises: The Wild Ride of Homeschooling in Bali

Homeschooling in Bali is not your average experience—and we discovered that firsthand when a simple search for a chair on Facebook Marketplace turned into us adopting tortoises for our homeschool program. Yep, what started as furniture hunting quickly became a wild adventure in hands-on learning (thanks, Bali!) 🐢

A year later, we’re still marveling at how that accidental scroll shaped our homeschooling journey. The tortoises—lovingly named, of course—became more than just pets. They introduced science lessons on biology and ecosystems, inspired art projects, and most importantly, taught our kids about responsibility, empathy, and the cycle of life. (RIP Twig the First, but Twig 2.0 is thriving 💛).

Homeschooling in Bali isn’t just about books and worksheets; it’s about embracing a lifestyle where learning organically unfolds from the environment around you. One day it's tortoise care, the next it's rice field studies or cultural workshops at a local temple. The opportunities are endless—and unpredictable!

For families living or traveling here, Bali offers a vibrant, community-driven homeschooling scene. Networking through Facebook groups reveals a treasure chest of educational activities, co-ops, and great second-hand finds (sometimes even reptilian ones!). Whether you’re an unschooler, worldschooler, or structured curriculum follower, Bali blends it all with a dose of island magic—and a few unexpected surprises along the way 😂.

So if you’re considering homeschooling in Bali, be ready for more than just textbooks. You might come for the tropical lifestyle but stay for the unexpected lessons—plus maybe a tortoise or two.