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Shin Shing International School

Taiwan, Taoyuan

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Mandarin, English
Fees NT$300,000 - 496,000
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 556
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English, Japanese, Korean
Typical class size 47
Strengths Languages, Academic Enrichment, Outdoor Education
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Academic and Intellectual
Stages Primary School, Middle School
Introduction

Shin Shing International School is a Taoyuan-based, bilingual primary and middle school division of Shin Shing's educational network. The school follows the Ministry of Education's 12-year curriculum guidelines (108課綱) for its elementary and junior high programs, integrating Mandarin and English instruction with foreign-language support to foster global readiness. In the elementary grades, teaching is bilingual, using English and Mandarin with foreign teachers in small English-language classes and with English texts and mathematics materials aligned to international standards. The curriculum includes Mandarin (國語文), English (英語文), local languages (本土語), mathematics, social studies, science, arts, integrated activities, technology, and health and physical education. Extra-curriculars span languages (English, Japanese, Korean), arts, and STEM through competitions and projects. The campus is located at No. 437, Fu Guo Road, Taoyuan District, Taoyuan City 330011, Taiwan, near Taoyuan Main Public Library. Coordinates are about 25.01546, 121.28383. Principal: Mr. Wei Hong-en.

No. 563, Yongfeng Rd, Bade District, Taoyuan City, Taiwan 334015

The Essentials

Shin Shing International School has 556 pupils, typical class sizes of 47, instruction in Mandarin, English.

Location

The Shin Shing International School is located at 437 Fuguo Road, Taoyuan District, Taoyuan City, Taiwan. It sits in an urban area of Taoyuan and is accessible by local transport networks. Public transport to the campus is commonly used by families in the Taoyuan area. Sources confirm the address and location in Taoyuan City.

Stages

The school provides Elementary (國小部) and Junior High (國中部) divisions, supporting a continuous program from primary through early secondary. Separate information pages for 國小部資訊 and 國中部資訊 indicate these two levels within the Shin Shing International School.

Type

The institution operates as a private school running an international program. Public materials identify it as a private school in Taoyuan (桃園市私立), and the campus includes Elementary and Junior High sections; boarding facilities are not indicated publicly.

Additional learning support

The school maintains a Care System aimed at student welfare, indicating a framework for additional learning needs support; however, specific SEN provisions are not publicly detailed in available materials.

Country affiliation

Country affiliation is Taiwan; the campus is located in Taiwan and is operated as a private international school within Taoyuan City.

Religious affiliation

There is no explicit religious affiliation indicated for the Shin Shing International School in public materials.

School day structure

The Grade 1 timetable shows a school day starting at 7:00, with a flag-raising period from 7:50 to 8:30, class blocks through the afternoon, a lunch break from 11:55 to 12:35, and a typical finish around 17:15. The schedule also includes after-class activities and a dedicated period for arts/IT/physical subjects, totaling 23 periods.

Bus service

The Elementary School operates multiple bus routes with published routes and driver contacts (bus lines 1–5), indicating a dedicated school bus service for the 国小部. Bus-route lookup lists multiple routes and associated contact people, showing formal transport arrangements.
Fees

Annual tuition at Shin Shing International School ranges from TWD 300,000 to TWD 496,000 for 2026/27.

Application fees

- Entrance / admissions test registration fee: TWD 100 (example shown for a past new‑student intake).
- Transfer/other admissions test registration fee: TWD 200 in some registration notices (example noted on the school's online registration page).

Tuition fees by year group (per term and per year)

- The school does not publish a clearly labelled, comprehensive public tuition schedule on the English information pages; a specific per‑grade per‑term fee table was not found on the school's English pages. The school's enrolment/registration pages and public school descriptions confirm the international K–9 / elementary–junior structure and admissions systems but do not present a public, line‑by‑line annual tuition table in English.
- Third‑party published estimates (used where the school's own public English pages do not list a full table):
- Typical annual tuition (approximate ranges reported by third‑party education listings and parent/community postings):
- Lower primary / kindergarten levels: roughly TWD 300,000 – TWD 360,000 per year (commonly described as TWD 150,000 – TWD 180,000 per semester in third‑party summaries).
- Upper primary / lower secondary levels: roughly TWD 330,000 – TWD 396,000 per year (third‑party ranges expressed per semester and converted to annual totals).
- Junior/high school levels (if offered by the school): higher bracket estimates appear in third‑party summaries (often TWD 380,000 – TWD 496,000 per year for older grades at comparable international schools).
Academics

Shin Shing International School teaches Bespoke Curriculum.

Curriculum

Shin Shing International School provides a 12-year bilingual, holistic program for elementary through junior high on the Taoyuan campus, with Shin Shing High School on-site for grades 10–12 offering college-prep and vocational tracks. The curriculum is organized by level (elementary and junior high) and uses government-approved textbooks, self-developed supplements, and English-language or English-edition materials. Instruction emphasizes bilingual learning with a strong English focus, integrating language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, information technology, and English-speaking cultures. Teaching methods include small-class, interactive instruction supported by digital media, with after-school tutoring and Saturday clubs largely conducted in English, plus a range of extracurricular activities. Assessment employs multiple measures beyond traditional tests, encourages participation in science fairs and competitions, and in junior high includes extra course hours to support college-entrance exam readiness (學測).
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Shin Shing International School supports Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) through a dedicated Counselling Office that provides a psychologist counseling services plan and individual counselling services, including access to a network of social resources. Students have access to an online counseling mailbox for support, and the unit coordinates wellbeing initiatives across the school. Career guidance activities are offered to assist students with planning and transitions beyond school. Life Education activities and a campus-wide three-tier prevention framework are part of the wellbeing program. The Counselling Office also publishes a wellbeing-focused newsletter for the school community to share information and resources.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Shin Shing International School provides Special Education services within its regular school structure, supported by a Special Education unit. The school site includes a Special Education philosophy and a Special Education Promotion Committee with establishment rules and committee lists.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

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

Mental Wellbeing

Mental wellbeing is supported through Life Education activities and a campus prevention framework (校園三級預防). The Counselling Office offers psychological testing (心理測驗) and a psychologist counseling plan (心理師諮詢服務計劃). Students can access an online counseling mailbox for confidential support. The school distributes wellbeing information via the Xin Tian Newsletter (心田通訊) and coordinates wellbeing initiatives through a Counseling Work Committee. These elements collectively contribute to a structured approach to student mental health and wellbeing.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding and child protection are addressed with formal policies and procedures, including a campus reporting and investigation framework for campus sexual assault, harassment, or sexual bullying. The school provides gender equality education resources and a campus safety map with accessibility improvements.
Parent Experience

History

The Shin Shing International School is run by the Shin Shing School Foundation, a private educational foundation in Taoyuan. The Shin Shing group began as Shin Shing High School, established in 1971 as Shin Shing High School for Industrial and Commercial Vocational Education. In 2001 it was restructured as Shin Shing High School. In 2007 Shin Shing established Shin Shing International School to serve junior and elementary levels. The Taoyuan campus is located at 437 FuGuo Road, Taoyuan District, Taoyuan City, Taiwan.

Community

The school emphasizes international education and employs about ten foreign teachers to support its programs. STEAM is a core literacy focus, with foreign science materials integrated into small-class instruction. The annual sports day features representation from 32 countries and involves foreign teachers, reflecting the school's international orientation. In 2024 the school hosted a Christmas celebration that invited lower‑grade parents to attend, and the 2025 New Year opening ceremony featured currency red envelopes and officials, illustrating active community and family engagement.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

The Shin Shing School Foundation is the legal owner and governing body behind Shin Shing International School, with a board chaired by Wei Zhaojin. Public sources do not publish details of a separate PTA organization or its activities. The school engages families through events such as the 2024 Christmas celebration, where parents were invited to attend, and through internationally oriented events like the annual sports day and New Year celebrations. These activities demonstrate active parental involvement in school life and international education initiatives. The foundation's governance and leadership are documented in public sources, confirming the board chair and the private nature of the sponsoring entity.
Facilities

Facilities Overview

The Shin Shing International School is located at 437 Fu Guo Road, Taoyuan District, Taoyuan City, Taiwan. The admissions hotline is (03) 250-9000. The campus serves elementary and junior high students. An English version is available. There are sections for elementary information and junior high information.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual

The Elementary School uses Smart Classroom bilingual teaching. New student programming includes online registration for a New Student Experience Camp (free). Online registration and payment for the New Student Entrance Exam are also available. In 2023, an All-English Summer Camp was offered with medical science contexts integrated into the program.

Arts & Creative

International Day performances feature Egypt and Norway. Multinational cultural experiences include Canada and the United States.

Cultural & Language

The Elementary School provides bilingual instruction through Smart Classroom environments. The school hosts multicultural events with Canada and the United States and organizes International Day performances featuring Egypt and Norway.

Social & Hobbies

The Elementary School runs a New Student Experience Camp with online registration (free). The All-English Summer Camp in 2023 provided language-rich activities for students.
Languages

Language Provision

Languages taught include Mandarin (國語文), English (英語文), and Local Language (本土語文). Mandarin is the core instructional language, while English is offered across elementary and junior high as a designated language subject. The elementary English curriculum confirms English instruction begins in Grade 3 (1 weekly period) and is organized within a formal plan; junior high also includes an English language plan. Public pages do not specify levels (beginner to advanced) or explicit non-native speaker language support.

Bilingual Teaching

Shin Shing International School uses a bilingual integrated curriculum across elementary and middle school. English and Mandarin are used in teaching across subject areas under a bilingual integration framework (the bilingual integration curriculum self-check). The school publishes language curriculum plans for both junior high and elementary levels. In elementary, English is taught as a defined subject (英語文), with Grade 3 having an English curriculum plan that includes unit topics and a weekly period, demonstrating structured English language instruction within the bilingual program.

Immersion Programs

There is no dedicated language immersion program described in the public materials. The school emphasizes a bilingual integrated curriculum (雙語融入課程) rather than a standalone immersion track, with English taught as a subject across grades and bilingual units incorporated into the curriculum. This indicates immersion-like elements within a formal bilingual framework, but not a separate immersion program.
Admissions

Admissions

1. New Student Orientation Camp: The elementary division offers a New Student Orientation Camp with online registration available for free. This camp is designed to introduce new students to the school environment and community as part of the admissions process. The campus also features Grade 1 welcome activities as part of the orientation, and the program is presented within a bilingual classroom context. For general inquiries, families can call the admissions hotline at 03-250-9000. 2. Online Registration and Payment for the Entrance Exam: Applicants register for the elementary school entrance examination online and complete the payment through the online process. The admissions page explicitly labels this step as 新生入學測驗線上報名暨繳費. 3. Entrance Examination Prospectus (Includes Schedule): The elementary admissions materials provide a 國小入學測驗簡章 that includes the exam schedule. This document outlines the timing and structure of the entrance examination. 4. Grade 1 Welcome Activities: The admissions page notes 小一新生迎新活動, indicating there are welcome activities for new Grade 1 students as part of the transition into Shin Shing International School. 5. Elite Class Direct Entry: The school offers direct entry to the junior high Elite Class, with explicit reference to a 112 ROC year entry and 117 students in the Elite Class for that year, demonstrating a dedicated path for high-achieving students (112年國中 直升菁英班117人).

Scholarships

There is no scholarship information described by the school.

Waitlist

The school does not describe a waitlist or pool system.
School Events
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