Where curiosity leads the way, and learning feels just like play — welcome to Empathy School
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Empathy School Ubud is a nature school that offers emotionally-intelligent, hands-on education for children ages 2-14 with interactive approach. Empathy School International was developed at Harvard, follows the latest research in holistic and evidence-based education. We believe that through exposure to nature, individualized focus, and a strong foundation in social-emotional learning our students will grow to become the compassionate leaders and change-makers of tomorrow. Classes start at 8:30am and run until 3:00pm. Every student is provided organic, plant-based, healthy snacks and lunches.
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Our Educational Programs
At Empathy School, we personalize learning by combining the most effective educational approaches, including Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf Steiner, and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL). Explore our thoughtfully designed programs—Kindergarten, Primary, and Middle School—that nurture every child's unique potential and inspire a lifelong love of learning.

Empathy Middle School (Ages 11–14) offers a personalized, project-based education that empowers students through entrepreneurship, critical thinking, and global academic standards. With optional testing, accelerated pathways for gifted learners, and a strong focus on creativity, collaboration, and emotional growth, we prepare pre-teens and early teens to thrive as compassionate, innovative leaders of tomorrow
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Empathy School’s Primary Program (Ages 6–11) nurtures academic excellence and emotional well-being through a holistic, Cambridge-based curriculum. Students thrive with S.T.E.A.M education, project-based learning, cultural integration, and nature-focused experiences. From robotics to Balinese arts and community service, Empathy fosters confident, compassionate learners prepared for a global future.
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At Empathy School, each child’s growth unfolds with a balanced blend of nature, academic rigor, and emotional support. Below is an overview of what children learn in our Early Years, Nursery, and Kindergarten programs
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How We Inspire Learning
Holistic Learning Inspired by Nature and Science
At Empathy School, our curriculum is carefully designed by educators from Harvard and Stanford, integrating the latest research in child development and emotional intelligence. We foster bold exploration, joyful learning, and lifelong confidence through child-led, hands-on experiences. Our nature-rich environment, diverse play areas, and thoughtfully crafted lessons inspire children to become compassionate leaders and enthusiastic learners.
Curriculum
Elements
Gardening
The Toddler and Preschool Groups have a garden in their outdoor space. Each spring, the children and teachers contribute and create beautiful and educational container/raised bed gardens.
Sport
Children need to develop large motor and small motor skills and cardiovascular endurance. Extensive physical activity is also needed to address a growing problem of obesity in American children.
Art
Kids will love designing and creating puppets and collages, constructing musical instruments and flower bouquets, and painting, gluing, and crafting to their hearts’ content!
Excursions
Excursions form a vital part of a child’s early education. They expose a child to a range of different experiences and enable them to gain a sense of the world in which they find themselves.
Outdoor
Our children benefit from a variety of outdoor play spaces. In addition to our playground, they experience the natural wonders of the forest, the big field, our raised gardens and nature walks.
Math
A preschool math curriculum should be taught using preschool lessons including interactive activities, learning games, printable worksheets, assessments, and reinforcement.
Literacy
A systematic and integrated literacy program promote language development preschool children. The program uses systematic, direct instruction built around a series of weekly books in the classroom.

Where Every Child Thrives
A Nurturing Environment Built on Play Through open-ended, play-based experiences, Empathy School creates a supportive atmosphere where children flourish, develop a genuine love for learning, and take pride in belonging to our vibrant community.

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Why Choose Empathy School
Founded and led by educators (Harvard & Stanford alumni) active in daily school life.
Strong focus on emotional intelligence and empathy in academics.
Community-driven, personalized education experience.
Barefoot-friendly campus encouraging free exploration and creative play.
Independent, non-corporate structure prioritizing genuine community involvement.
Children need healthy, wholesome foods
Healthy Food for Growing Children
By eating family-style and serving themselves, children learn about making healthy choices and the connection between food and community.

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Centre Information

At Empathy School, learning is more than academics—it’s a journey of becoming. We believe that true education begins when a child feels safe, connected, and curious
Empathy for oneself
Building self-awareness and resilience
Empathy for others
Learning to collaborate, care, and communicate
Empathy for the Earth
Understanding our place in the web of life

OUR VISION – True leadership is born from empathy. When our children are taught how to use empathy and experience it in every classroom, they are able to resolve conflicts on the playground, regulate their emotional state, find and follow their passions, and become the leaders whom they were born to be. Upon a foundation of Empathy, we help children into compassionate individuals that will build a better world.
OUR CORE VALUE – Young people will learn to understand themselves and others and thus will become better able to support themselves, their relationships, and help lead other forward thinking minds in the future.
OUR PURPOSE – At Empathy, one of our purposes is that our students are learning academics at a deep and holistic level. Every aspect of the school from lesson plans to landscape architecture is based on the science of how students learn.
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Real stories from families who’ve experienced the heart of Empathy School — their words say it best.
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