Mingdao High School International Department (MDID)

Taiwan, Taichung

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English

Fees Fees not listed

Ages 11 - 18 years

Pupil numbers 7510

Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)

Opened 2012

Bus Service No

Availability Not shared by this school

Academic offering

Curriculum IB (MYP), IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme)

Taught languages English, French, Spanish, German, Japanese, Hindi, Mandarin, Cantonese, English, English

Typical class size 20

Strengths Languages, Academic Enrichment, Visual and Creative Arts

Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies

Stages Middle School, High School

Introduction

Mingdao High School International Department (MDID) is the international arm of Mingdao High School in Taichung, Taiwan. It delivers the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP), Diploma Programme (DP) and Career-related Programme (CP). MDID was established in 2012; DP authorization was granted in May 2018, MYP authorization in January 2019, and CP authorization in 2023. Classes run on a semester system with 50-minute lessons across eight blocks in a five-day cycle, and instruction is delivered in English with Chinese and a second foreign language taught as part of the curriculum. The language of instruction is English, and MDID offers a second foreign language program including French, Spanish, German and Japanese, alongside Chinese language study and English language/Literature. The department is committed to a holistic, globally minded education and supports strong university pathways and a broad programme of co‑curricular activities.

www.mdid.info

497, Sec. 1, Zhongshan Rd., Wuri Dist., Taichung City 414328, Taiwan

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The Essentials

Location

MDID is located at 497, Sec. 1, Zhongshan Rd., Wuri District, Taichung City 414328, Taiwan. It sits on the Mingdao High School campus in Taichung's Wuri District. The campus is in a suburban area with convenient access by local transport.

Stages

MDID offers the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Grades 7–10, the IB Diploma Programme (DP) for Grades 11–12, and the Career-related Programme (CP). DP was authorized in 2018, MYP in 2019, and CP authorization was granted in 2023.

Type

MDID is co-educational and operates on a day-and-boarding model; boarding facilities are MIXED, i.e., available to both genders.

Additional learning support

MDID's public materials describe instruction in English with Chinese and a second foreign language offered; there is no publicly listed dedicated SEN/ALN page on the English-language site.

Country affiliation

MDID is based in Taiwan and operates as an IB World School in Taichung. There is no separate country affiliation published; the school is located in Taiwan.

Religious affiliation

MDID does not publicly list a religious affiliation in its public materials.

School day structure

The school day runs 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Classes are organised as eight 50-minute blocks in a five-day cycle.

Bus service

MDID operates a school bus system with multiple routes. Students register for their stop via a student interface or the Mingdao app; there is a ‘return trip' swap option if seats are available, starting in the fourth week of term. There are several bus modes, including a morning/afternoon route, after-school bus (18:20), evening self-study bus (21:10), and a Saturday arts activities bus, with semester-based fees calculated by distance and days. Details and schedules are managed through the school bus system and related links.

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Fees

Application fees

- A specific admissions/registration (application) charge is published for some entry pathways: applicants who register via the school's standard online admission/registration system for middle school + international-department entry are charged TWD 2,400 as the exam/registration fee.

Tuition and mandatory prepayments (by year group, per term / per year)

- A complete, itemised tuition table by year group (per term and per year) for the International Department is not presented in the publicly available admissions and program materials that accompany intake instructions; a full per-grade tuition schedule was not located in those published admission documents.

- For new international-department entrants, a required prepayment of miscellaneous fees (listed as part of the new-student registration process) is collected at enrolment: TWD 60,000 is required as the prepayment for new-student registration and is included within the school's listed “學雜費” for new students. This prepayment process also covers items such as uniform purchase during registration. Deadlines for completing the online registration and prepayment are specified as part of the registration process (failure to complete by the stated deadline may be treated as forfeiture of the place).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- New-student registration includes an up-front prepayment requirement (TWD 60,000) that is collected during the registration steps and must be paid by the stated registration deadline. The registration instructions list payment by interbank transfer/counter deposit, ATM, or web/app transfer as accepted methods for the required prepayment.

- Semester billing, instalment timing, and a full per-semester fee schedule by year group are not published in the admission pages reviewed; the school's registration instructions and student affairs notices indicate that certain fees are collected in advance or per semester, but a clear, line-by-line tuition table by grade/term was not found in the accessible admission materials.

Boarding fees (where applicable)

- Boarding charges are published in student-affairs guidance as an estimated per-semester amount (this figure covers accommodation plus evening and morning meals and small ancillary charges). The referenced guidance indicates a typical per-semester boarding fee of approximately TWD 32,000; this estimate includes a TWD 2,000 deposit (保證金) and a TWD 500 air-conditioning/utility surcharge as examples of items included in the boarding charge. The school notes the exact boarding amount may be announced each semester depending on actual arrangements.

Other costs and fees

- Uniform purchase is handled during new-student registration and is included as part of the prepayment/registration process for new students (the registration instructions require completing uniform purchase/collection as part of the registration steps). Specific uniform unit prices are not itemised in the registration bulletin reviewed.

- Routine document and small administrative fees that appear in the school application/documentation pages include examples such as student ID production (工本費 TWD 200) and certificate issuance fees (e.g., graduation proof/certificate copies at nominal fees), which are charged separately as standard administrative charges.

- Co-curricular or exam-preparation courses and optional programmes are charged separately; example programme fees for exam-prep classes and short courses are published as programme-specific charges (amounts vary by programme and enrollment numbers).

Refunds and withdrawal

- A detailed, public refund schedule for tuition, deposits, or prepayments specific to the International Department was not located in the admissions bulletins and student-affairs guidance that were reviewed. The admissions registration instructions and student-affairs notices describe required prepayments and deposits but do not publish a line-by-line refund timetable or formula in the same documents accessed. Where exact refund terms apply they are typically governed by the school's internal registration and refund rules; those precise refund rules were not available in the public admission notices examined.

Fee payment options

- The published registration instructions for incoming students list bank-related payment channels for the required prepayment and registration fees: interbank transfer or counter bank deposit, ATM payment, and web/app transfer. Credit card payment was not shown in the registration steps for the prepayment item in the specific registration bulletin reviewed (the listed channels were interbank/counter, ATM, and web/app).

Academics

Curriculum

MDID offers IB programs: MYP (Grades 7–10), DP (Grades 11–12), and CP (authorized 2023), with MYP/DP IB authorizations in 2019 and 2018 respectively. The school operates mainly in English, with Chinese language and a second foreign language taught as part of the curriculum. In MYP, the curriculum covers Language and Literature (English and Chinese), Language Acquisition (English Language Acquisition; Chinese Language Acquisition) and Second Foreign Languages (French, Spanish, German, Japanese), as well as Design, Sciences (including Integrated Science for 7–8 and Biology & Chemistry for 9 and Physics for 10), and Arts (Performing Arts and Visual Arts in 7–8; one of these in 9–10). DP and CP integrate IB requirements including the CAS component, with MDID aligning to IB learner profiles and approaches to learning. MDID follows MOE requirements and uses a semester system with 50-minute classes across eight blocks in a five-day cycle.

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Admissions

Initiate inquiry and arrange a campus visit. Begin by requesting a MDID campus tour; the Admissions page provides a 'Request a tour of MDID' option, and MDID hosts Open House events such as the 2025-2026 MDID Open House (For Gr.6) to share program information. The visit allows families to review the IB programs offered (MYP, DP, CP) and observe campus facilities and the school's emphasis on character development. Prepare a list of questions about curriculum, language of instruction, student support, and campus life to compare with other options.

Scholarships

MDID does not publish scholarship information on its public admissions materials.

Waitlist

MDID does not operate a formal waitlist or pool.

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FAQs

Where is Mingdao High School International Department (MDID) located and how does it relate to Mingdao High School in Taichung, Taiwan?

MDID is the international arm of Mingdao High School, located in Taichung City (Wuri District), Taiwan. It operates as part of Mingdao High School and serves as the IB World School section offering MYP, DP and CP programs.

What grades or programs does MDID serve, and what are the main IB programmes on offer?

MDID runs IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Grades 7–10, Diploma Programme (DP) for Grades 11–12, and the Career-related Programme (CP) as of 2024. Classes follow a semester system with eight blocks per five-day cycle, and instruction is in English with Chinese and a second foreign language taught within the curriculum.

What is the daily timetable and language of instruction at MDID?

Classes are 50 minutes each, across eight blocks in a five-day cycle (semester system). The language of instruction is English, with Chinese and a second foreign language taught as part of the curriculum (options include French, Spanish, German, and Japanese).

What are the key costs and the admissions process for MDID?

New-student admissions require a pre-registration deposit of 60,000 NTD at the start of the online reservation process. Registration and other charges are billed by semester, with a two-semester payment cycle and potential three-installment plans available.

Is there a published per-grade tuition table for MDID, and how are fees structured?

MDID does not publish a publicly accessible itemized tuition table by year/grade. Fees are billed by semester (registration, accommodation, meals, and other charges), with payments accepted through multiple channels and in several formats.

Are scholarships or waitlists publicly described for MDID admissions?

There is no publicly listed information about scholarships or a waitlist. Admissions operate based on vacancies, and open houses or transfer testing are used for entries when vacancies exist.

Which IB programmes does MDID offer, and how are they integrated with MOE requirements?

MDID offers the IB MYP, DP, and CP within a mixed MOE/IB framework. The program is designed to align IB guidelines with MOE requirements, delivered in English with Chinese and a second language as part of the curriculum.

What university destinations do MDID graduates typically reach?

MDID graduates gain admission to top-100 world universities, with an acceptance rate over 90% into top-tier institutions.

What are the language and curriculum details that impact student learning and assessment?

Instruction is in English; Chinese language study and a second foreign language are included, with students able to study additional languages such as French, Spanish, German, or Japanese as part of the MYP/CP/DP frameworks.

What are the main academic facilities available on campus?

MDID features The MDID Library (Wang Yangfeng Library) and a dedicated Science Laboratory. The library provides an online catalog, access to databases like CNKI and JSTOR, and subscriptions to resources such as The New York Times, Foreign Affairs, and History Today to support research and study.

Are there dedicated spaces for research, science, or other academic pursuits?

Yes. In addition to the library, MDID maintains a Science Laboratory for hands-on science education and experimentation, supporting teaching across science disciplines.

What extracurricular spaces or programs support learning beyond the classroom?

MDID offers a broad range of activities beyond core academics, including Model United Nations and Debate Club, arts events like Art Exhibitions and MDID Got Talent, and sports such as basketball and soccer to complement classroom learning.

What clubs and competitions are MDID students commonly involved in?

Students participate in Model United Nations (with events like 2025 IIS MUN), Debate Club (with competitive placements such as in the Asian Debate League), and various sports teams and cultural events like Chinese Cultural Week and Christmas Prom.

What leadership and service opportunities does MDID provide?

MDID supports leadership development through the IB CAS program, with CAS Coordinators and advisers guiding G11–G12 students. Activities include community service projects like the Kenya volunteer project, along with public speaking and other civic engagement opportunities.

What kinds of arts and cultural activities are part of student life?

Arts and culture are highlighted through events such as MDID Art Exhibitions, MDID Got Talent, Chinese Cultural Week, and year-end cultural or social events like the Christmas Prom.

What wellbeing or safeguarding provisions are described for MDID students?

MDID promotes wellbeing through active participation in sports and social/cultural events. Public materials do not list detailed SEN/EAL/mental health or safeguarding provisions, so families may wish to inquire directly for specifics.

Are there structured wellbeing or mental health supports available on campus?

Detailed information about formal wellbeing supports (SEN, EAL, or counseling) isn't publicly listed in the provided materials; MDID emphasizes wellbeing through sport and extracurricular activities as part of student life.

What opportunities exist for student wellbeing through activities and programs?

Wellbeing is supported by sports such as basketball and soccer, as well as social and cultural events and leadership/ CAS activities that foster peer connections and a balanced student life.

Is boarding available at MDID, and how are dorms managed?

Yes, boarding is available. MDID operates on-campus dormitories for students, with accommodation billed by semester and payable before move-in.

How are uniforms managed and where are they purchased?

Uniforms and PE uniforms are required and distributed during the new-student process. Uniform items are supplied by designated vendors, with distribution at Minglun Hall on Wednesdays; details about prices are in the uniform materials.

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