Compare 3 international schools in Taoyuan, Taiwan. Filter by curriculum, fees (average TWD 309,333), location, and more to find the right international school now.
Taoyuan Municipal Dayuan International Senior High School (DYISH)
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LUYA International High School (2024)
About international schools in Taoyuan, Taiwan
Taoyuan’s international-school scene is smaller than Taipei’s and includes a mix of a municipal IB senior-high programme, a private American-curriculum school and several bilingual schools that blend Taiwan’s national curriculum with international instruction. True international schools in the city teach mainly in English, while bilingual schools typically deliver much of the programme in Mandarin with substantial English instruction and international elements (AP, American or IB pathways). Fees vary: municipal or public international programmes can be comparatively modest (around NT$90,000 a year for special overseas-talent classes), private international schools commonly sit in the roughly NT$500,000 - 620,000 per-year range, and bilingual private schools often fall between about NT$300,000 and NT$500,000. Admissions run on the usual semester/academic-year rhythm, with applications, assessments and document checks months ahead; many relocating families also consider schools in neighbouring Linkou or Taipei because of transport links such as the Taoyuan Airport MRT.
What kinds of curricula will we find in Taoyuan international schools?
Taoyuan offers a small spread of curricula: municipal international programmes running the IB Diploma for senior secondary, private schools following an American or AP-style curriculum, and bilingual schools that combine Taiwan’s national 108 curriculum with international elements. Full British (Cambridge) or multiple IB programmes are less common in Taoyuan than in Taipei, so families seeking a particular pathway should confirm each school’s current programme offer.
How much do international and bilingual schools in Taoyuan cost?
Fees vary widely by school type: public municipal international classes can be relatively low cost (around NT$90,000 per year for the overseas-talent/IB special class), private international schools in Taoyuan often charge in the region of NT$500,000 - 620,000 per year, and private bilingual schools typically range roughly NT$300,000 - 500,000. Expect additional one-off payments (capital, registration) and separate charges for transport, meals and activities at many private schools.
Can ROC (Taiwan) passport holders apply to international schools in Taoyuan?
Some schools that are formally designated for international residents restrict places to holders of foreign passports under Ministry of Education rules, while bilingual and private domestic schools may admit Taiwanese nationals. Eligibility rules vary by school and by programme, so confirm each school’s admissions policy before applying and have passport/residency documents ready if required.
When should we start the application process and what does it involve?
Start researching at least six to nine months before you want to enrol, since many schools operate on a semester or academic-year timetable and popular year groups fill earlier. Typical admissions steps are a submitted application with school reports and passport copies, an entrance assessment or interview, and a registration deposit once an offer is made; individual requirements and deadlines differ between schools.
What should we prioritise when choosing between an international school and a bilingual school in Taoyuan?
Decide first on the language of instruction you want long term and the university pathway you imagine (local, Taiwan, US, UK or other), then look at curriculum accreditation, English-as-an-additional-language support, class sizes, extracurriculars and pastoral care. Also consider practical matters such as daily commute, bus routes or proximity to the Taoyuan Airport MRT, and whether the school’s eligibility rules (passport/residency) match your family situation.
