Most popular international schools in Taiwan

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.

Kang Chiao International School - Xiugang Campus, established in 2002 and located on the 4.5-hectare Xiugang Hill in New Taipei City at an elevation of 500 meters, offers bilingual education for Grades 7 to 12. The school provides multiple curricular pathways, including the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), IB Diploma Programme (DP), Advanced Placement (AP), and a localized Taiwanese curriculum. Notably, the campus features a 1.8-hectare field education area with indigenous plant life and trails through cherry forests, supporting its focus on environmental awareness. A distinctive feature of the student experience is the mandatory "Exploring Taiwan/Asia Program." As part of this signature initiative, students must complete physical and cultural challenges such as climbing the 3,886-meter Syue Mountain in Grade 8, swimming 3.3 kilometers across Sun Moon Lake in Grade 9, and undertaking a 1,000-kilometer cycling journey around Taiwan in Grade 10.

I-Shou International School is a private, co‑educational international/bilingual school in Dashu District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan. Founded in 2004, it offers multiple pathways for international-minded learners, including the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP), together with the Cambridge IGCSE for some grades and Taiwan's national curriculum for selected cohorts. The campus sits in the E‑Da community area of Kaohsiung and features a boarding house for students in grades 6–12, a diverse programme of global trips, and extensive sports and activities. The school emphasises bilingual education and inquiry-based learning, delivering English as the core language of instruction, with Chinese language study and bilingual options in the upper grades. It is led by Principal Chien Wei (Roger) Lee (since 2022) and is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the Taiwanese Ministry of Education, with IB programmes and Cambridge IGCSE in its international pathways. The school maintains a strong university admissions track record for graduates and offers a wide range of co‑curricular activities, including Model United Nations, robotics, chess, and a large sports/activities programme.

Kaohsiung American School (KAS) is a private PreK–12 international school founded in 1989 in Zuoying District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. It delivers American standards-based curricula alongside the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme, with English as the language of instruction and Chinese taught as a national language option. The school serves students from early years through high school, supported by English as an Additional Language and learning support services. The campus is LEED-certified and features a 400-seat performing arts theater, five science laboratories, a state-of-the-art elementary STEAM makerspace, a library, and the Thomas Farrell Athletics Complex, including a swimming pool and rooftop tennis court. KAS offers the Future Leaders Program, Global Online Academy electives, and a broad range of clubs and activities. Tuition is charged per semester, with additional required and capital fees. The school emphasizes student-centered learning, service, and global citizenship within a diverse, multinational community for new families.

Asia American International Academy (AAIA) is located in Linkou District, New Taipei City, Taiwan. The campus is near the Taoyuan Airport MRT line (A8 Chang-Gung Station and A9 Linkou Station) and is close to Mitsui Outlet Park Linkou and Shine Square. The school offers an American-based curriculum for grades 6–12 and is accredited by WASC.

The International Bilingual School at Tainan-Science-Park (IBST) is an English-medium program within the National Nanke International Experimental High School campus in the Southern Taiwan Science Park. Founded in 2006 as part of NNKIEH, IBST serves students in Grades 1–12 and was officially named IBST in 2012. The school provides a public, co-educational, college-preparatory program built on a western-style curriculum, with English as the language of instruction and Mandarin required as a first or second language. Mandarin and Chinese as a Second Language are taught within the Chinese language program, alongside AP courses in upper grades. The campus sits in a high-tech science park environment, offering exposure to multinational companies, universities, and research institutes. IBST emphasizes critical thinking, collaboration, and communication as School-Wide Learning Outcomes in a diverse, international student body representing about 14 countries. The school supports a range of co-curricular activities, including robotics, debate, MUN, and performing arts.

Located in Hsinchu City's Xiangshan District, Hsinchu International School sits on Niu Pu East Road near Xiangshan Elementary School. Founded in 1981, it is an international school offering a Western program taught in English. The school is fully licensed and holds Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) accreditation, with ECIS listing. It serves Pre‑Kindergarten through Grade 12 and draws students from around 20 nationalities. Class sizes range from 10 to 20 students, with an average teacher‑student ratio of about 14:1. The curriculum focuses on developing the whole child, combining core academics with arts, languages and real‑world experiences. Students study Chinese, and French is available as a subject; ESL supports learners who need extra help. The campus provides a bus service and a broad range of after‑school activities, including chess, orchestra and swimming. The Head of HIS is Rowena Lines, and the school aims to prepare students for university admission globally.

Wilson International Elementary School (WIES) is a private international primary school established in 2023 in Tainan City, Taiwan. The school provides bilingual instruction in Chinese and English, with morning bilingual curriculum and an all-English environment in the afternoon. It follows a cross-disciplinary, project-based approach aligned with Taiwan's 108 Curriculum and US Common Core standards, using textbooks from publishers such as Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and Hodder and CPA-based mathematics. The school offers an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) style through inquiry-based, trans-disciplinary units, integrating SDG themes and partnerships with local and global communities. A broad range of after-school clubs includes soccer, golf, LEGO robotics, and performing arts such as dance, music, and orchestra. The campus sits in a culturally rich area near National Cheng Kung University and other community resources, supporting multilingual communication, cross-cultural understanding, and lifelong learning.

LUYA Academy is an international school located in Linkou District, New Taipei City, Taiwan. It blends curriculums from Taiwan and the United States into two tracks: a core curriculum and a prospective curriculum. The core curriculum covers standard subjects taught in English and Chinese, while the prospective curriculum offers opportunities in arts and technology-focused studies. English is the primary language of instruction across core subjects, with Mandarin Chinese taught as a separate subject; the school emphasizes an immersive English environment for learning. Facilities highlighted in school communications include a Performing Arts space used for school events. The school operates for multiple grade levels, including LUYA Kindy (early years), G1–G5 primary, and G6–G9 (high school) with references to an International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in the high school track. LUYA also offers an optional school bus service.

VIS International Experimental Education in Taipei was founded in 2019. The High School site is on the National Taiwan University campus (Xing Yuan Building) near Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, with the Junior High/Elementary campus located on Roosevelt Road in Da'an District. The campus area is in central Taipei, surrounded by major cultural landmarks and university facilities.