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Acton Academy Taipei

Taiwan, Taipei

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees NT$94,760
Ages 6 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 15
Type Co-educational
Opened 2018
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Advanced Placement (AP), Cambridge (Secondary), British Curriculum, IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme), Cambridge IGCSE, American Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary)
Taught languages English
Typical class size 8
Strengths STEM, Visual and Creative Arts, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Community and Service, Arts and Creative
Stages Primary School, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Acton Academy Taipei operates as part of the Acton Academy network. The campus is in Beitou District, with the elementary studio a short walk from Xinbeitou MRT Station and the middle/high school studio a short walk from Guting MRT Station. The school emphasizes learner-driven, project-based learning through its Quest framework (Learn to Do, Learn to Learn, Learn to Be) and a focus on three core areas: Core Skills, Collaboration, and Creating. The school currently serves grades 1–9, with plans to launch a high school (Fall 2026). The surrounding area offers nearby parks, libraries, museums, and other community resources.

No. 167, Guangming Rd, Beitou District, Taipei City, Taiwan

The Essentials

Acton Academy Taipei has 15 pupils, typical class sizes of 8, instruction in English.

Location
Acton Academy Taipei operates two Taipei campuses. The elementary studio is a two-minute walk from Xinbeitou MRT Station, with nearby parks, a public library, galleries, and hiking trails. The middle/high school studio is a three-minute walk from Guting MRT Station, with access to indoor gym and science labs and opportunities for university research apprenticeships; a high school studio for grades 10–12 is planned to launch in Fall 2026.

Stages
Acton Taipei serves grades 1–6 in an elementary studio and grades 7–9 in a middle school studio. A high school studio for grades 10–12 is planned to launch in Fall 2026.

Type
Acton Taipei is a non-profit learning organization within the Acton Academy network. It describes itself as learner-driven and not Montessori, and uses multi-age cohorts.

Additional learning support
The school aims to be inclusive and notes that high-functioning students with learning differences can thrive with the right support from family and outside therapists; each child's needs are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Country affiliation
There is no country-affiliation formal label for the school. It is Taiwan-based and is accredited through the International Association of Learner Driven Schools (based in the United States) and approved by the Taipei City Government as an experimental education group; it is a non-profit foundation registered in Taiwan.

Religious affiliation
There is no religious affiliation; Acton Taipei states that children and families of all faiths are welcome.

School day structure
Elementary day starts at 8:30 AM and ends at 3:00 PM. The academic year runs from late August/early September to late June/early July.

Bus service
The official site does not list a school bus service. The campuses are within short walking distance of Xinbeitou and Guting MRT stations, suggesting transportation primarily via public transit.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
The campus has a kitchen for cooking and baking activities; lunch and recess are taken at the public playground daily, weather permitting.

Governance and Ownership
Acton Taipei is accredited through the International Association of Learner Driven Schools; approved by the Taipei City Government as an experimental education group (愛騰共學團); and a non-profit foundation registered in Taiwan (台灣愛騰實驗教育協會).
Fees

Annual tuition at Acton Academy Taipei ranges from TWD 94,760 for 2026/27.

Acton Academy Taipei – Fees information (as of January 3, 2026) is taken from the school's official site and admissions FAQ. The school currently serves Grades 1–6 in Elementary and Grades 7–9 in Middle School, with a High School launching for Grades 10–12 in Fall 2026. The published figures below reflect the most recent official data available for the current public materials.
Academics

Acton Academy Taipei teaches Advanced Placement (AP), Cambridge (Secondary), British Curriculum, IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme), Cambridge IGCSE, American Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary) for students aged 6 to 18.

Curriculum
Acton Academy Taipei currently serves grades 1–9 and plans to launch a high school program in Fall 2026. The curriculum is learner-centered and project-based, organized around Learn to Do, Learn to Learn, and Learn to Be, with real-world quests such as the Medical Biology Quest and an Architecture Quest. Core Skills cover foundational subjects (reading and math) at each student's own pace, using adaptive software and hands-on work, while the program avoids homework and traditional grades. The program also emphasizes collaboration and creating, supporting social-emotional development and the production of tangible, hands-on results from projects. Learn to Be focuses on character and leadership, including Servant Leader Badges and Socratic Discussions as part of a Hero's Journey.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Acton Academy Taipei supports social-emotional learning within its learner-centered model. The school emphasizes collaboration across ages to help students form real friendships and develop personal accountability. Character development is integrated into daily practice through 'Learn to BE,' including Servant Leader Badges and Socratic discussions. The school also uses 'Running Partners'—peer partners who meet to set goals and hold each other accountable. Overall, SEL is woven into core practices such as collaborative projects, guided self-direction, and reflective discussions.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school describes itself as inclusive and states that high-functioning students with learning differences can thrive with the right support from family and outside therapists. It indicates that assessment of children with learning differences is done on a case-by-case basis. The site does not list dedicated SEN staff or specialist SEN programs. There is no public description of formal SEN qualifications or a dedicated SEN department. Families are encouraged to discuss unique needs with the school to determine suitable support.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding EAL.

Mental Wellbeing
Wellbeing is addressed indirectly through the school's SEL-focused framework. The emphasis on collaboration and multi-age grouping fosters supportive peer relationships and social connectedness. 'Learn to BE' emphasizes character development, critical thinking, and accountable decision-making, which contribute to emotional resilience. The use of peer-run structures like Running Partners supports peer support and social-emotional growth. There is no separate, publicly described mental health service or wellbeing program beyond these SEL elements.

Safeguarding
The school does not publicly disclose safeguarding or child protection policies on its website.
Parent Experience

History
Acton Academy Taipei opened in September 2018, led by co-founder Dr. Jenny Wang and founding families, to introduce Acton's learner‑driven model in Taipei. It began by serving grades 1–9 as part of the Acton Academy network, which started in the United States in 2009 and had 300+ affiliates worldwide by 2022. In December 2025, the school announced plans to launch a high school studio for rising middle schoolers in Fall 2026, with a downtown location near Da'an Park. The campus is located at 1F, No. 167 Guangming Road, Beitou District, Taipei, and Acton Taipei is accredited through the International Association of Learner Driven Schools and approved by the Taipei City Government as an experimental education group; it is a non-profit foundation registered in Taiwan.

Community
Acton Taipei describes its community as a tight-knit group formed by founding families and an incredible guide who helped launch the school. Parent testimonials emphasize a strong Acton families/community network that supports independent, project-based learning. The site highlights hands-on, real-world projects that involve the community, such as writing plays, starting businesses, and planting community gardens. The learning spaces also make use of the neighborhood environment, including parks and libraries in the surrounding area, reflecting community integration into daily learning.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Acton Academy Taipei has bright studios designed for hands-on, project-based learning. The spaces include dedicated reading spots, a treehouse with a view of a nearby park, a makerspace, a kitchen for cooking and baking, and worktables for hands-on projects. Sinks are in every studio and UV-C lights in the ceiling support hygiene. A conference room supports teams to work in their own space, and bathrooms are clean and bright. The school uses neighborhood playgrounds, parks, a swimming pool, hiking trails, a public library, and museums as learning resources. The campus is steps from Xinbeitou MRT.

Academic Facilities
The learning environment supports hands-on subject work, including science, art, and technology, with small-group work and adaptive software for core skills. The school has a makerspace for project fabrication and a reading area for independent study. Sinks are in every studio and UV-C lights in the ceiling help keep spaces healthy. A conference room supports team collaboration in a private space. The school serves grades 1 to 9.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Learners engage in hands-on projects across science, art, and technology, including experiences such as architecture quests, film projects, and medical biology challenges. Students also participate in summer apprenticeships that can involve starting a venture, performing music, or programming a robot. Learning occurs in collaboration with peers and mentors, and includes Socratic discussions and character development activities. Field experiences use nearby resources such as playgrounds, parks, a swimming pool, hiking trails, a public library, and museums. Activities are integrated into the learner-centered model and emphasize real-world skill-building.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school uses a learner-driven, student-centered model with no homework. It currently serves grades 1 to 9 and plans to launch a high school in Fall 2026. Students set goals, manage their time, and work at their own pace on core subjects while engaging in hands-on projects in science, art, and technology. The learning framework centers on Learn to Do, Learn to Learn, and Learn to BE, with Socratic discussions and Servant Leader Badges guiding character and leadership.

Arts & Creative
Creating centers on hands-on making and projects that yield tangible results. Students design and fabricate with their hands and work on projects that emphasize process over perfection. Real-world creative projects include film work—writing a screenplay, shooting video, adding special effects, and submitting to a film festival—and architecture-related design tasks. These activities are integrated with Learn to BE to develop communication and critical thinking in creative contexts.

Social & Hobbies
Collaboration is a core element; students work in multi-age groups and across ages, developing social and emotional skills. Students budget their time, choose focus areas, and run their studio under covenants and rules of engagement developed by the students themselves. Running Partners meet regularly to set goals and hold each other accountable, reinforcing teamwork and peer-to-peer feedback. Socratic Discussions support communication and critical thinking in a group context.

Community & Service
Character development includes Servant Leader Badges that recognize milestones from Elementary to High School. The school emphasizes solving big problems and making an impact, encouraging students to pursue meaningful issues and changes in their communities. Students engage in leadership and service-oriented activities as part of their Hero's Journey and collaborative projects. The learning culture stresses collaboration, responsibility, and a sense of shared purpose to serve others.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership development is embedded in the program through Servant Leader Badges, recognizing character milestones across Elementary to High School. Students run the studio by agreeing on behavior rules (Studio Covenants, Rules of Engagement) and by budgeting their time, selecting their focus areas, and making decisions with guidance from mentors. Projects and quests include real-world entrepreneurship and public-speaking experiences—such as delivering speeches in the role of Winston Churchill and launching startup-inspired ventures. The curriculum emphasizes teamwork, problem solving, and the ability to lead and collaborate in authentic projects.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Elementary day starts at 8:30 AM and ends at 3:00 PM. The campus is a modern, one-room schoolhouse with flexible seating in open-plan studios, including carpets, bean bag chairs, tree-house nooks, standing desks, yoga balls, a kitchen, maker space, recording room, conference area, and a small library. Students eat lunch and recess at a nearby public playground most days, weather permitting. The school balances screen time with project-based learning, using self-paced, adaptive tools for math and language practice for about 90 minutes each day.
Reputation

Awards
The school does not publish any awards it has won on its website in the past five years. Public recognition shown on the site consists of media features rather than awards (Forbes, Getting Smart, EdSurge, Inc., Fast Company, NPR). These are media citations, not awards granted to the school.

Accreditations
Acton Taipei is accredited through the International Association of Learner Driven Schools (IALDS), based in the United States. This accreditation indicates formal recognition within the IALDS framework for learner-driven schools and places Acton Taipei within the network of Acton-affiliated campuses.
Admissions

Admissions
1. The school notes that you can arrange either a virtual or in-person tour, which is helpful for families outside Taipei. Acton Taipei has two campuses: the elementary program is near Xinbeitou MRT, and the middle/high program is near Guting MRT, so the tour can help you understand which campus fits your child. The school also states that a high school for grades 10–12 is planned to launch in Fall 2026. (Virtual tours are available; in-person tours are offered at the Beitou and Güting locations.)

Scholarships
3) Step 3 – One-week trial: After the online application, the school invites the child to a one-week trial. The trial fee is 10,000 NT$, which is non-refundable, and any materials or subscriptions ordered for the trial will stay with the school; these items are subsequently returned if the child does not enroll. If the child enrolls, the trial fee is credited toward the first semester tuition.

Waitlist
2) Step 2 – Online application after the tour: If both sides feel there could be a good fit after the tour, you'll be asked to fill out an online application form. As part of the application, you must provide the email address of your child's current teacher, and the school cannot move forward until they hear back from that teacher. This step emphasizes getting a teacher reference before the process proceeds. (Email to start: hello@actontaipei.org.)
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