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International Schools in Taiwan

Compare 5 international schools in Taiwan. Filter by curriculum, fees (average TWD 22,388), location, and more to find the right international school now.

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Schools listed
5
Curricula
8
Average annual fee
TWD 22,388
Fee range
TWD 230 – 74,520
More school facts
Most common curriculum
American Curriculum (5 schools)
Average school size
276 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Hsinchu International Academy (HIA)
Oldest
Yoder International Academy (2019)
About international schools in Taiwan

International schools in Taiwan are concentrated in the bigger cities (especially Greater Taipei) and split between Ministry-of-Education “foreign schools” that typically admit foreign-passport holders and a larger set of bilingual or private international-style schools that may admit local families. English is the dominant language of instruction at most international schools, but parents can also find British, American, IB (PYP/MYP/DP) and European-national streams as well as Mandarin - English bilingual programmes. Fees vary widely by type and location - elite foreign-school places can run into the high hundreds of thousands to more than a million New Taiwan dollars per year, while bilingual experimental and smaller international schools are commonly a third to two-thirds of that cost - and additional capital levies, transport and extracurricular charges are common. The main intake aligns with the Northern-Hemisphere school year (August/September), so families usually start applications many months in advance; mid-year entry is possible at some schools but often involves assessments and waiting lists.

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Choosing an international school in Taiwan

Curricula

There are 5 international schools in Taiwan covering 8 curricula. The most widely offered are American Curriculum (5), Advanced Placement (AP) (3), Cambridge (Primary) (1), Cambridge (Secondary) (1), Cambridge IGCSE (1). If your child may move countries again, an internationally-portable curriculum (IB, or Cambridge/British) keeps options open; if you're likely to settle, a curriculum matching your home or target university system can be the better fit.

Fees & what they cover

Annual tuition across Taiwan runs from about TWD 230 to TWD 74,520, averaging roughly TWD 22,388. Budget for one-off costs on top — application and enrolment fees, a refundable deposit, uniform, transport and exams.

Admissions & timing

Sought-after schools in Taiwan run waiting lists, so apply early — ideally a term or two ahead. Most admissions involve an application, prior school reports and an assessment or interview, with entry points often tied to the school year. Each school's profile shows term dates, open days and how to enquire.

Boarding

Most schools here are day schools; check individual profiles for any boarding options.

How doris stays impartial

doris lists every international school in Taiwan we can find — not only those that pay. We take no placement fees and sell no rankings or "top school" spots, so the schools above aren't ordered by who paid most. Details come from the schools' own information and public sources, and you can compare any of them side by side.

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FAQs for Taiwan

Who is eligible to attend an international (foreign-school) in Taiwan?
Schools licensed under Taiwan’s foreign-school framework typically admit students who hold non-Republic of China (Taiwan) passports, dual nationals who present a foreign passport, or returnee Taiwanese who meet specific overseas-study criteria; rules vary by school and licensing. Check each school’s admissions policy early, because eligibility is the first filter that determines whether your child can apply.
What types of curricula and qualifications will my child find?
You will find a mix of curriculum models: American-style schools offering US diplomas and Advanced Placement (AP) options, British pathways (IGCSE/A-levels or National Curriculum), International Baccalaureate (PYP/MYP/DP) programmes, and national European sections (for example French or German) alongside Mandarin - English bilingual programmes. Many schools combine more than one pathway (for example IGCSE or AP with the IB Diploma at sixth form), so look at the upper-school qualifications if you have university destinations in mind.
How much should we budget for school fees and extra costs?
Annual tuition spans a wide band: flagship foreign schools commonly charge in the high hundreds of thousands to around a million New Taiwan dollars for secondary pupils, while bilingual experimental and smaller international schools are often in lower bands (several hundred thousand NT$ a year); many schools also levy one-time capital fees, registration deposits and annual charges for buses, meals and activities. Always request the full first-year invoice from a school (tuition plus one-offs and optional extras) to compare offers on the same basis.
When should we apply and what does the admissions process look like?
The main intake follows the Northern-Hemisphere school calendar with classes starting in August/September, so families commonly begin research and submit applications six to twelve months before the desired start date; many schools run assessments, interviews and waiting lists, and some accept mid-year admissions with shorter lead times. Expect to submit passports and recent school reports as part of the application, and to confirm a place with a deposit once an offer is made.
What language support and Mandarin provision should we expect?
Most international schools teach primarily in English but offer Mandarin lessons at every level, with some schools providing dual-language or immersion programmes where Mandarin is used for parts of the curriculum. If Mandarin acquisition is important, ask schools for details on language hours, assessment of non-Mandarin speakers and how they integrate Chinese learning with the rest of the curriculum.