Taipei American School

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English

Fees NT$214,711 - 236,778

Ages 4 - 18 years

Pupil numbers 2370

Type Co-educational

Opened 1949

Bus Service No

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Academic offering

Curriculum American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP), IB (DP)

Taught languages Mandarin

Typical class size 21

Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages

Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language

Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, High School

Introduction

Taipei American School (TAS) is a private international day school in Taipei's Tianmu area offering an American-based education for KA through Grade 12. The language of instruction is English, with Mandarin taught as an additional language from Kindergarten onward. TAS is hosted on a 15-acre campus in Tianmu, a northern suburb of Taipei, featuring a dedicated Arts Center, science and technology labs, multiple gymnasia, and extensive athletic facilities. The school provides AP and IB pathways within an American framework and serves a diverse expatriate community of around 2,400 students annually. TAS maintains bus service for many Taipei-area residents and emphasizes a co-educational environment without on-campus boarding.

www.tas.edu.tw

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The Essentials

Location

Taipei American School is located in the Tianmu neighborhood of Shilin District, Taipei, Taiwan. The campus address is 800 Zhongshan North Road, Section 6, Taipei 11152. The nearest public transit options include Zhishan MRT Station (about a 25-minute walk) or a short bus ride on routes such as the 606. There is no guest parking on campus; nearby public parking is at the Tianmu circle, and taxi travel from Taoyuan International Airport typically takes 45 minutes to 1.5 hours.

Stages

TAS is organized into three divisions: Lower School (KA through Grade 5), Middle School (Grades 6–8), and Upper School (Grades 9–12).

Type

Private, nonprofit international day school. It is co-educational.

Additional learning support

Support for Additional Learning Needs includes Learning Support for mild learning differences and English Language Development; there are guidance counselors, speech-language pathologists, and educational psychologists available.

Country affiliation

No formal country affiliation; TAS provides an American-based education as a private international school.

Religious affiliation

No religious affiliation.

School day structure

The official school day runs from 7:45 AM to 3:45 PM; divisions dismiss at different times, with the overall dismissal window typically between 2:15 PM and 3:45 PM.

Bus service

TAS operates a school bus service with routes across Taipei and surrounding areas. Morning buses arrive before the first class, afternoon buses depart about 10 minutes after dismissal, and a late bus runs at 5:30 PM for after-school activities. The service uses the Transportation Office, with more than 40 bilingual bus monitors and around 78 routes; for routes, registration and safety guidelines contact the Transportation Office.

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Fees

Annual tuition at Taipei American School ranges from NT$ 1 to NT$ 1,340,026 depending on year group. That works out at roughly NT$ 1 to NT$ 1,340,026 for the early years, NT$ 933,526 to NT$ 1,140,650 for primary, NT$ 1,029,470 to NT$ 1,140,650 for secondary, NT$ 1,029,470 for sixth form. Expect an application fee of NT$ 10,000 and an enrolment fee of NT$ 50,000 on enrolment.

Academics

Curriculum

Taipei American School offers a KA–12 (PreK–12) American‑based program with instruction in English and Mandarin available from Kindergarten, and provides both the IB Diploma and Advanced Placement (AP) pathways alongside college preparatory classes. The written curriculum is guided by Understanding by Design and is aligned across KA–12 to support a holistic, student‑centered approach. Lower School (PreK–Grade 5) covers Art, Language Arts, Library, Mandarin, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Science, Social Studies, Social‑Emotional Learning, and Technology & Design. Middle School (Grades 6–8) features ten curricular areas with eight class periods per day, offering a mix of required courses and electives. Upper School (Grades 9–12) centers on student choice with 22 required credits and extensive AP and IB pathways; AP courses begin in Grade 10 and IB courses in Grade 11, with GOA options and opportunities to pursue the full IB Diploma (the school notes substantial IB/Capstone uptake, including a 15% IB Diploma rate and AP Capstone Diplomas). Taipei American School is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

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Admissions

Waitlist

Taipei American School does not publish a formal waitlist or pool process. Admissions are described as rolling placements based on space availability, with many grades filling by April for Semester 1. Families are encouraged to apply early and check space availability. (Sources: How to Apply – rolling placements; Important Dates – “Most Semester 1 admission decisions are communicated… on a rolling basis” and “space availability.”)

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FAQs

What curriculum does Taipei American School offer?

Taipei American School offers IB, American, AP curriculums. Taipei American School offers a KA–12 (PreK–12) American‑based program with instruction in English and Mandarin available from Kindergarten, and provides both the IB Diploma and Advanced Placement (AP) pathways alongside college preparatory classes.

What age range does Taipei American School cater for?

Taipei American School accepts students from age 4 to 18. TAS is organized into three divisions: Lower School (KA through Grade 5), Middle School (Grades 6–8), and Upper School (Grades 9–12).

What are the fees at Taipei American School?

Annual fees at Taipei American School range from approximately 214,711 to 236,778.

Where is Taipei American School located?

Taipei American School is located in Taiwan. Taipei American School is located in the Tianmu neighborhood of Shilin District, Taipei, Taiwan. The campus address is 800 Zhongshan North Road, Section 6, Taipei 11152.

Is Taipei American School co-educational?

Taipei American School is a co-educational school. Private, nonprofit international day school. It is co-educational.

What learning support does Taipei American School provide?

Taipei American School provides learning support services. TAS provides Learning Support for students with mild learning differences (KA-12) and speech/language therapy (KA-12), with services designed to help students access grade-level curriculum.

Does Taipei American School offer English as an Additional Language (EAL) support?

English Language Development (EAL) at TAS operates without a separate, fee-based EAL program for Grades KA-8, in a multilingual environment where all teachers support English language development across learning experiences.

What facilities does Taipei American School have?

Taipei American School sits on a multi-building campus that serves the Lower, Middle, and Upper Schools, plus spaces for technology and the arts. The campus includes a 25-meter indoor swimming pool, a 400-meter all-weather track, three gymnasiums, covered and outdoor tennis courts, a synthetic turf Sports facilities include: The athletic facilities include a 25-meter indoor swimming pool with a Daktronics timing system and a full locker room.

What extra-curricular activities are available at Taipei American School?

Taipei American School offers a range of extra-curricular activities. The school supports a range of arts and creative clubs and activities. The Vivace music group leads charity concerts and community performances, integrating performance with service.

What languages are taught at Taipei American School?

Mandarin Chinese is taught from Kindergarten, with daily instruction beginning in the Lower School. In Middle School, world languages include Mandarin, Spanish, and Classics; in Upper School, Mandarin, Spanish, and Japanese are offered with multiple levels and a third-year proficiency requirement fo The school is not a true bilingual institution.

Who is the head of Taipei American School?

The head of school at Taipei American School is Becky Read.

How many students attend Taipei American School?

Taipei American School has approximately 2370 students. The school serves students from age 4 to 18.

When was Taipei American School founded?

Taipei American School was founded in 1949. Taipei American School was founded on September 26, 1949, starting in the basement of the Presbyterian Theological Seminary with eight students.

What accreditations does Taipei American School hold?

1. Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) — TAS is accredited by WASC, a regional accrediting body that visits and reviews schools to ensure standards of quality, governance, and student learning are met. 2.

What is the parent community like at Taipei American School?

Taipei American School describes itself as a multicultural, multinational, multilingual community with a long history in Taipei.

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