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Grace Christian Academy

Taiwan, Taipei

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees NT$149,523 - 172,408
Ages 6 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 160
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum
Taught languages Spanish, French, Mandarin
Typical class size 5
Strengths Academic Enrichment, Languages, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Academic and Intellectual, Academic and Intellectual
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Grace Christian Academy, Taipei is a K–12 Christian international school located in Nangang District, Taipei. The campus address is No. 67 Dong Sing Street, in the Nangang area near exit 3 of Houshanpi Station, with Nangang Park and a hospital nearby. As of May 2024–25, the student body comprised about 160 students in grades 1–12 representing roughly 30 countries. The school publishes annual fee schedules by grade bands (G1–G5, G6–G8, G9–G11, G12); total annual costs range from about NT$650,100 to NT$749,600 depending on grade. The curriculum is drawn from American publishers and tailored for an English‑based, university‑preparatory program, with Bible integrated into daily study and weekly chapel. Language offerings include Spanish, French and Mandarin as part of the foreign‑language program; English is the language of instruction. The principal is Mrs. Bonnie Chow, and the school has WASC accreditation since 2015. The school emphasizes small classes and a friendly, supportive environment.

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The Essentials

Grace Christian Academy has 160 pupils, typical class sizes of 5, instruction in English.

Location
Grace Christian Academy is located at No. 67 Dong Sing Street, Nangang District, Taipei 115, Taiwan. The campus is described as being just off exit No. 3 at Housanpi Station; from the station, follow the road to the hospital and then past the park to the school. The school sits within Taipei's Nangang district, accessible via public transit and nearby amenities.

Stages
The school is organised into three levels: Elementary (Grades 1–5), Middle School (Grades 6–8), and High School (Grades 9–12). Detailed grade configurations are listed under Elementary, Middle School, and High School sections on the site.

Type
International school. The Republic of China (Taiwan) Ministry of Education recognizes Grace Christian Academy as an international school.

Additional learning support
The Student Handbook specifies Academic Support, with a Student Support Services Coordinator who collaborates with teachers and families to provide accommodations, additional instruction, or modifications as needed. Parents are encouraged to communicate early if their child requires academic help.

Country affiliation
Affiliation: Taiwan. The school is located in Taipei and is recognized by Taiwan's Ministry of Education as an international school.

Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation: Christian. The school presents a Christian mission and worldview, and Chapel services are held weekly as part of school life.

School day structure
School days begin at 7:45 AM and end with the final class at 3:30 PM, with dismissal at 3:45 PM. Arrival starts around 7:30 AM. Students may bring lunch or participate in the school lunch program.

Bus service
The Student Handbook references bus drivers as part of the staff, indicating transportation provisions exist, but there are no published bus routes or service details on the site. For transportation arrangements, contact the admissions office at 02-2785-7233.
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Fees

Annual tuition at Grace Christian Academy ranges from TWD 149,523 to TWD 172,408 for 2026/27.

Application and Registration fees
- Application fee: NT$1,000 payable at the first time of application.
- Registration fee (one-time at enrolment): NT$50,000 (charged with the first semester).

Tuition fees (annual and per-semester) — Grade group breakdown
- Grade 1–Grade 5:
- Annual tuition: NT$487,000 per year.
- Semester breakdown: NT$234,000 for the 1st semester; NT$253,000 for the 2nd semester.
- Grade 6–Grade 8:
- Annual tuition: NT$517,000 per year.
- Semester breakdown: NT$244,000 for the 1st semester; NT$273,000 for the 2nd semester.
- Grade 9–Grade 11:
- Annual tuition: NT$547,000 per year.
- Semester breakdown: NT$260,000 for the 1st semester; NT$287,000 for the 2nd semester.
- Grade 12:
- Annual tuition: NT$577,000 per year.
- Semester breakdown: NT$290,000 for the 1st semester; NT$287,000 for the 2nd semester.

Other recurring fees per grade group
- Insurance fee: NT$1,000 per year payable with the first payment. For students entering after January 5, 2026, insurance is NT$500/semester.
- Lunch fee (by semester):
- Grades 1–5: NT$12,600 (1st semester) and NT$14,000 (2nd semester).
- Grades 6–8: NT$15,300 (1st semester) and NT$17,000 (2nd semester).
- Grades 9–11 and Grade 12: NT$17,100 (1st semester) and NT$19,000 (2nd semester).
- Bus fee (by semester, same across grade groups): NT$40,500 for the 1st semester and NT$45,000 for the 2nd semester.

Representative semester and annual totals (as displayed on school fee schedules)
- Grade 1–5 example totals:
- First-semester sum (Registration + 1st-semester tuition + insurance + 1st-semester lunch): NT$297,600 (exclusive of bus) and NT$338,100 including bus for 1st semester; second-semester sum NT$267,000 (exclusive of bus) and NT$312,000 including bus; annual totals shown: NT$564,600 (exclusive of bus) and NT$650,100 including bus.
- Grade 6–8 example totals:
- First-semester sum: NT$310,300 (exclusive of bus) and NT$350,800 including bus; second-semester sum NT$290,000 (exclusive of bus) and NT$335,000 including bus; annual totals: NT$600,300 (exclusive of bus) and NT$685,800 including bus.
- Grade 9–11 example totals:
- First-semester sum: NT$328,100 (exclusive of bus) and NT$368,600 including bus; second-semester sum NT$306,000 (exclusive of bus) and NT$351,000 including bus; annual totals: NT$634,100 (exclusive of bus) and NT$719,600 including bus.
- Grade 12 example totals:
- First-semester sum: NT$358,100 (exclusive of bus) and NT$398,600 including bus; second-semester sum NT$306,000 (exclusive of bus) and NT$351,000 including bus; annual totals: NT$664,100 (exclusive of bus) and NT$749,600 including bus.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- All fees must be received prior to admittance to classes; registration fee is charged with the first semester payment. Tuition and other fees are presented on a per-semester basis in the school fee schedules.
- Pro-rating and late-entry discounts: Bus fee and lunch fee are pro-rated according to date of admittance. Tuition is discounted based on the number of weeks of the semester that have passed at the time of entry: after 3 weeks a 10% discount, after 4 weeks a 20% discount, after 5 weeks a 30% discount.
- Sibling discount: The second and subsequent siblings receive a 10% tuition discount off the largest tuition fee per family.

Boarding
- No boarding fees or boarding program are listed in the school's fee schedules; the published fee schedules detail day-student costs (tuition, lunch, bus, insurance, registration).

Other costs and fees
- Textbooks: The schedules state that all textbooks remain school property and must be returned at the end of each semester; students are liable for loss or damage (no specific textbook charge shown on the fee schedules).
- Uniforms and incidental costs: Uniform information is listed elsewhere on the site (dress code), but the fee schedules do not list a fixed uniform fee. Parents should expect separate charges for optional activities, field trips, or extracurriculars as applicable (not itemized in the fee schedules).

Refund policy
- Non-refundable fees: Application fee, registration fee, and insurance fee are specified as non-refundable.
- Early withdrawal: Lunch and bus fees are pro-rated according to the number of days remaining in the paid period. Tuition payments will be pro-rated only until the third week of school; after the third week there is no refund for that semester.
- Suspension/expulsion and closures: No refund is available for suspension periods. In the case of expulsion, certain fees (tuition, lunch, bus) may be pro-rated. No refunds are available for unexpected school closures due to natural disasters or if the school is forced to move to distance learning.

Fee payment options and instructions
- Remittance (bank transfer) to the account listed by the school: 台北富邦銀行 玉成分行 恩慈美國學校 鄿名 帳號 00303-102-00500-0 (bank details as shown on the fee schedules).
- Check: payable to the school name indicated on the schedules and mailed to the school accounting office address shown on the fee schedule.
- Cash: accepted as an option according to the published payment methods.

Notes on application of fees and practical points
- Registration fee is collected with first-semester billing; insurance is charged with the initial payment; lunch and bus fees are billed per semester and may be pro-rated based on enrollment date. Tuition amounts are presented per semester and summed for annual totals in the school's published schedules.
Academics

Grace Christian Academy teaches American Curriculum for students aged 6 to 18.

Curriculum
Grace Christian Academy, Taipei offers a Christ-centered, American-style K–12 curriculum across Elementary, Middle School, and High School. In Elementary (Grades 1–5), Language Arts uses ABeka programs (Letters and Sounds, Language, Spelling and Poetry) with a Scott Foresman reading plan, and Grade 1–2 Math uses ABeka Arithmetic 1, followed by ABeka Arithmetic 3 for Grade 3 and ABeka Arithmetic 4–5 for Grades 4–5. Grade 3 covers Language Arts (ABeka Language Arts 3), Reading (Scott Foresman Celebrate Reading), Math (ABeka Arithmetic 3), Social Studies (ABeka Our American Heritage), Science (ABeka Exploring God's World), and Bible, with computer studies as well. Grades 4–5 continue with Scott Foresman reading, ABeka Arithmetic 4–5, ABeka Science Series, and social studies from McGraw Hill's Adventures in Time and Place, all within a Bible-centered framework. In Middle School (Grades 6–8), Language Arts emphasizes critical thinking and grammar, with Math using ABeka for 6th–7th and Holt for 8th to prepare students for calculus in high school; Science and Social Studies focus on standard American and world-history content and inquiry-based learning. High School (Grades 9–12) features a robust AP/Honors pathway in Math and Science (including AP Calculus AB/BC, AP Chemistry, and AP Physics), a broad Foreign Language program (Spanish, French, Mandarin, with AP Spanish/French Language planned), and continued Bible-based and non-core options like Biblical Studies, Music and Art, and Athletics.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Admissions Process
Grace Christian Academy, Taipei (GCA) operates as an international school recognized by Taiwan's Ministry of Education, and it only admits students with foreign passports. This policy is stated on the school's admissions page and there are no published exceptions to it. Parents should be prepared to discuss visa/passport status early in the process.

2. Step 1 – Initial contact and appointment
Begin by calling the GCA office at (02) 2785-7233 to schedule an appointment. The school outlines this as the first step in the enrollment process, setting the stage for an in-person visit and next steps. During the call, you may discuss your child's current school situation and what may be required for the interview.

3. Step 2 – Online preliminary application
Next, fill out and submit the online preliminary application. This step is the formal start of the application and initiates the record review. Be prepared to provide basic family information and your child's educational background as part of the online submission.

4. Step 3 – Interview with parent/guardian present
A later step involves an interview of the child with a parent or guardian present. The school specifies that you should bring the student's foreign passport and a transcript including the most recent year of education to the interview. This helps GCA gauge readiness and fit for the program.

5. Step 4 – Complete the Application and Registration forms
After the interview, complete the Application and Registration Forms. The school requires an application fee of NT$1,000 at this stage. This step consolidates your application materials for final consideration.

6. Step 5 – Evaluation and contact from GCA
GCA will evaluate the applications, conduct reference checks, and be in contact with you soon after submission. This contact will typically outline next steps, potential timelines, and any additional documentation that may be requested. Documentation needed for submission is listed below.

Documentation Needed
Prepare the documents below and send them by registered mail to Attn: Secretary, Grace Christian Academy, No. 67 Dong Sing Street, Nan Kang District, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C. 115. Items include the Application Form, Registration Form, Insurance Form, Household Registration, Copy of Health Records (Immunizations), Copy of the most recent School Records, Copy of Passport, and Four Recent Passport Photos.

Additional context and contacts
Grace Christian Academy's admissions page also notes the school's Ministry of Education recognition and the passport requirement, underscoring that foreign passports are a prerequisite for enrollment (no exceptions). The page also includes the option to contact the office for a tour by appointment.

Financial and enrollment documentation link
A “FINANCIAL INFORMATION” link is provided on the Admissions page to access the fee schedule and related details.

Source: Grace Christian Academy, Taipei – Admissions page and Financial Information (including the steps 1–5, and the documentation checklist).

2. Waitlist/Pool

Waitlist or pool information is not published on GCA's official Admissions page. The page presents an overview of the enrollment process, the required documentation, and how applications are evaluated, but it does not describe any waitlist or application-pool mechanism. If you need waitlist specifics, contact the admissions office directly using the phone number provided on the site.

3. Scholarships

Grace Christian Academy's site does not publish a dedicated scholarships or financial-aid program in the admissions materials. The Admissions section references a “FINANCIAL INFORMATION” link for fee details, and the separate Financial Information pages outline the annual and per-semester fees, but there is no explicit scholarship or grant program listed on the public pages. Families seeking financial assistance should review the fee schedules and consider contacting the school for any possible aid options or procedures outside of a published scholarship program.

Fees (overview based on published 2025-2026 schedules)
- The school publishes grade-band fee schedules (G1–G5, G6–G8, G9–G11, G12) for the 2025-2026 school year. The fees include an application fee of NT$1,000, a registration fee of NT$50,000, and a yearly tuition plus optional lunch and bus charges; insurance is also charged annually. See the specific PDFs for exact numbers by grade.
- Example (grade 1–5, 2025-2026): Application NT$1,000; Registration NT$50,000; Tuition NT$487,000/year (divided into two semesters); Insurance NT$1,000/year; Lunch NT$12,600 first semester / NT$14,000 second; Bus NT$40,500 first semester / NT$45,000 second; Total annual cost shown as NT$650,100. Payment methods include remittance to a local bank, cheque, or cash. Terms also outline pro-rating and discounts for siblings, as well as a refund policy.
- Example (grade 6–8, 2025-2026): Application NT$1,000; Registration NT$50,000; Tuition NT$517,000/year; Lunch NT$15,300 first semester / NT$17,000 second; Bus NT$40,500 first semester / NT$45,000 second; Total annual cost NT$685,800. Payment methods and policy details are the same as for G1–G5.
- Example (grade 12, 2025-2026): Application NT$1,000; Registration NT$50,000; Tuition NT$577,000/year; Lunch NT$17,100 first semester / NT$19,000 second; Bus NT$40,500 first semester / NT$45,000 second; Total annual cost NT$749,600.

Notes on fees and policies
- The PDFs show that lunch and bus fees are pro-rated depending on admittance date, and tuition discounts may apply for siblings (e.g., 10% off the largest tuition for subsequent siblings). All fees must be received before admittance to classes. Refund policies specify that certain fees are non-refundable (e.g., application, registration, insurance) and outline pro-rating rules for early withdrawals.
- The school provides several payment methods (bank remittance, cheque, cash) and includes banking details in the fee schedules.

Sources
- Admissions page (steps 1–5, foreign-passport policy, and documentation).
- Documentation list for registration documents.
- Financial Information page and grade-specific fee PDFs for 2025-2026 (G1–G5, G6–G8, G12).
- Payment methods and policy details from the PDFs.

If you'd like, I can pull out a quick comparison by grade level (fees, upfront costs, estimated annual totals) or draft a checklist you can share with the school during your inquiry.

Scholarships
Scholarships
- Grace Christian Academy, Taipei does not publish a dedicated scholarships or financial-aid program on its public pages. The site does provide a Financial Information section with the 2025-2026 fee schedules (including application, registration, tuition, insurance, lunch, and bus fees) and notes about payment and refund policies, but there is no explicit mention of scholarships. If you are seeking financial assistance, you may want to discuss potential options with the school directly or review the Financial Information PDFs for any internal procedures related to financial aid that may not be published publicly.

Waitlist
Waitlist/Pool
- The Grace Christian Academy, Taipei admissions page does not publish a waitlist or pool policy. The page outlines the enrollment steps, required documentation, and the process by which applications are evaluated, but it does not mention a waiting list, waitpool, or year-to-year carryover as part of admissions. If you need to know whether a waitlist exists for a specific grade or year, please contact the admissions office at the number on the site.
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