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Hsinchu International School

Taiwan, Taipei

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees NT$82,800 - 114,080
Ages 4 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 180
Type Co-educational
Opened 1981
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages French, Mandarin
Typical class size 14
Strengths Academic Enrichment, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, High School, Sixth Form
Introduction

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.

hdis.hc.edu.tw

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The Essentials

Hsinchu International School has 180 pupils, typical class sizes of 14, instruction in English.

Location
Hsinchu International School is located at No. 290, Niu Pu East Road, Hsinchu 30091, Taiwan (ROC). The address is provided on the school's contact page, which also notes the nearby access routes and suggests taxi options from Chupei HSR station or Hsinchu railway station if you're arriving by public transport. For driving, the site gives directions from both the north and the south and includes a Chinese address for taxi drivers.

Stages
HIS provides education from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12, with separate Elementary and Secondary departments. The site describes its continuous Pre-K to 12 program on the “HIS at a glance” page.

Type
HIS is a private, independent international school. It has historic roots tied to the Netherlands, but today it operates as an independent, English-language international school (with an English-language Western curriculum) and does not list a boarding program on its site.

Additional learning support
The school runs an English as a Second Language (ESL) department to support students with limited English proficiency. Other Special Educational Needs (SEN) provisions are not detailed on the site.

Country affiliation
There is no formal country affiliation stated on the HIS website. Historically, the school is noted as having Dutch origins and being licensed via the Dutch Trade Office, but it currently presents itself as an independent international school.

Religious affiliation
The HIS site does not indicate any religious affiliation; it presents a secular, values-based approach to education.

School day structure
The site does not publish daily start/end times or a detailed daily schedule publicly. It does publish a school calendar with term dates and holidays, and the calendar is available on the site for planning purposes. For exact daily timings, families are advised to contact the school.

Bus service
HIS lists four bus routes (Bus 1–Bus 4) serving various areas around Hsinchu (e.g., Guanxin area, Costco area, TIEDAO/Bade Road area, and Downtown) with pick-up points and community stops noted on the Bus Route page. The site does not publicly publish bus operator details or exact schedules; families should contact the school for current routes, timings, and arrangements.
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Fees

Annual tuition at Hsinchu International School ranges from TWD 82,800 to TWD 114,080 for 2026/27.

Hsinchu International School (HIS) publishes separate fee schedules for Elementary and Secondary. The current published fee year is 2025–2026, and HIS operates on two semesters per academic year (first semester and second semester). Fees are quoted in New Taiwan Dollars (NT$).
Academics

Hsinchu International School teaches Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum
Hsinchu International School (HIS) in Xiangshan, Hsinchu City, Taiwan offers a Pre-K through Grade 12 international program taught in English, with full WASC accreditation and a long-standing ECIS listing. Elementary Dept. curriculum (ages 4 through Grade 6) uses a scope-and-sequence spiral program covering English, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science daily, with Chinese Studies from Grade 1–6, plus French, Orchestra, Chess, Swimming, and strong library/technology resources. Secondary Dept. curriculum is organized around three Learning Institutes (grades 7–8, 9–10, 11–12) with a Personal, Relevant and Rigorous framework, and emphasizes exhibitions and mastery, requiring 26 credits over four years to graduate. The program offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses such as AP Psychology, AP Macroeconomics, AP Microeconomics, and AP World History, with Anthropology described as IB-based in the course catalog. In addition, HIS emphasizes experiential learning through field trips and internships and requires public Exhibitions at the end of each Institute, aligned with Student Outcomes focusing on critical thinking, effective communication, active learning, community contribution, and high character.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Determine grade level and language eligibility. The online enrollment form asks applicants to specify the grade they are applying for and the entry grade, which is based on English proficiency. Applicants may need to provide ESL placement information as part of this step. This is reflected in the application form fields for Applying to Grade, Entry Grade (based on English proficiency), and ESL test considerations.

2. Prepare and submit the required documents via the HIS online application. When you submit the enrollment form, you should attach copies of your child's passport, health/immunization card, and the most recent school reports. The form also requests parent contact information, and asks for records authorization and a signed declaration. These document requirements are explicitly listed in the online application form instructions.

3. Review and understand the fees you will incur at enrollment. Elementary and Secondary levels have separate fee schedules with one-time items (Capital Fee and Registration), annual fees (Registration and Electronic Resource Licensing Fee, Insurance, Sports Kit), and semester tuition amounts. For Elementary, the Capital Fee is NT$40,000 per child (NT$60,000 per family if more than one child) and the Registration Fee is NT$35,000 per child (NT$45,000 per family). For Secondary, an Entrance Testing Fee of NT$5,000 applies to testing day, with Capital NT$40,000 per child and Registration NT$35,000 per child. Semester tuition for Elementary ranges per grade, and Secondary tuition is listed per semester; the school year is divided into two semesters and fees are due at the start of each term.

4. Complete any required assessments and place your child accordingly. For the Secondary Department, there is an Entrance Testing Fee payable on the testing day, and the Enrollment process includes an English-language placement element (ESL test results and entry grade). ESL-related placement is documented in the application form (ESL Test results and related fields). Ensure you complete these assessments as part of the admissions process.

5. Receive an admission decision and proceed to enrollment. While the site does not publish a step-by-step decision-notification timeline, it clearly outlines that fees (including the non-refundable Registration Fee) are required to secure a place for the following school year, and that fees/tuition are paid according to the two-semester schedule. After admission, you would complete the enrollment steps and pay the applicable fees as described in the school's fee schedules.

6. Pay tuition and fees according to the schedule to begin attendance. Tuition and other fees are due in NT dollars and must be paid before the student attends class; payments can be made at the accounting office or deposited to the school bank account. The first semester is due by August 20 and the second by January 14, with prorating for late enrollments as described in the fee documents.

7. Ongoing placement and arrival logistics. The school year is organized into two semesters, and the Registration Fee is used to secure a place for the next school year as described in the application and fees documents. Parents should track semester start dates and ensure timely fee payments to maintain eligibility for continued enrollment.

Scholarships
Hsinchu International School does not publish any scholarships or financial aid programs on its public site. There is no dedicated scholarships page or section in the available admissions/fees documentation. Families seeking financial assistance or alternate funding should contact the school directly to inquire about any potential options or considerations.

Waitlist
There is no explicit waitlist or pool system published on Hsinchu International School's site. The site provides an online application form, listed fees, and related policies, but does not describe any waitlist or pool mechanism. Families should assume placement depends on space availability and the standard enrollment process outlined in the fees/applications pages, unless the school communicates a waitlist option directly.
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