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International Schools in Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Compare 5 international schools in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Filter by curriculum, fees (average TWD 175,302), location, and more to find the right international school now.

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Schools listed
5
Curricula
15
Average annual fee
TWD 175,302
Fee range
TWD 4,602 – 564,000
More school facts
Most common curriculum
IB (MYP) (2 schools)
Average school size
560 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Kaohsiung American School
Oldest
Morrison Academy Kaohsiung (1974)
With boarding
2
About international schools in Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Kaohsiung has a small, tightly focused set of Ministry of Education-recognised international schools that primarily serve expatriate families; the main options include Kaohsiung American School, Dominican International School Kaohsiung and I-Shou International School, and places can be limited so early enquiries are advisable. Curricula on offer span U.S.-style programmes with Advanced Placement options, IB (PYP/MYP/DP) and Cambridge IGCSE, while teaching is principally English with Chinese language lessons and, in one school, a bilingual national pathway. Annual tuition commonly ranges roughly from about NT$380,000 for younger grades up to around NT$580,000 - 600,000 for secondary at some schools, and many schools also charge registration or one-time capital fees plus optional transport, boarding or EAL support fees. Admissions usually require a valid foreign passport, an application form, proof of previous records and an interview or placement tests; schools generally open applications for the next school year in the spring but also accept transfers during the year where space exists.

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FAQs for Taiwan

Which curricula and year groups are available in Kaohsiung’s international schools?
You will find a mix of programmes: U.S.-style elementary through high-school curricula with Advanced Placement options, International Baccalaureate PYP/MYP/DP and Cambridge IGCSE pathways, typically covering Pre-K or Kindergarten through Grade 12. Individual schools may offer multiple pathways (for example IB and Cambridge together) or separate bilingual/national tracks, so check each school’s published pathways for the grades and qualifications they actually teach.
How much should we budget for tuition and extra charges?
Tuition varies by school and grade but commonly falls in the region of roughly NT$380,000 per year for lower grades up to around NT$580,000 - 600,000 per year for upper secondary at some schools; schools also publish per-semester figures and itemised required fees. Expect additional charges such as registration or capital fees, EAL (English support) or programme fees, transport, uniforms, exam registrations and optional boarding or overseas trip costs, so ask the admissions office for a full fee schedule and payment deadlines.
Can children holding only Taiwanese (ROC) passports attend these international schools?
Most international schools in Kaohsiung operate under the foreign-passport gate set by Taiwan’s regulations and require a valid foreign passport for student eligibility; this means families holding only ROC nationality are generally not eligible for places at those schools. One local international provider runs both international and national/bilingual pathways where ROC nationals may be able to enrol in the national track, so check individual school admission policies if you hold Taiwanese citizenship.
When should we apply and what does the admissions process look like?
Families should begin enquiries well before the intended start date: many schools start their main intake process in the spring for the following school year but will consider mid-year admissions if places are available. Typical admissions steps are submission of an application form and documents (passports, transcripts), payment of an application or assessment fee, and interviews and language/placement testing; some schools also require registration and capital fees once an offer is made.
What questions should parents ask when comparing international schools in Kaohsiung?
Ask about the exact curriculum and qualifications offered at the grades you need, language-support provision for non-native English speakers (EAL/ESL), recent fee schedules and any one-off capital or boarding charges, class sizes and teacher qualifications, and the school’s approach to pastoral care and university guidance. Also request sample term calendars, a full list of extra costs (transport, uniforms, exams, trips), and the school’s policy on accepting mid-year transfers and waiting lists so you can judge timing and practical fit before applying.