Washington International School in Taichung (WIST)

Taiwan, Taichung

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English, Chamorro, Mandarin, English, English, Chamorro

Fees Fees not listed

Ages 11 - 18 years

Pupil numbers 2000

Type Co-educational

Opened 1999

Bus Service No

Availability Not shared by this school

Academic offering

Curriculum American Curriculum

Taught languages English, Mandarin

Typical class size 5

Strengths Sport, Academic Enrichment, Service and Sustainability

Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Community and Service

Stages Secondary School

Introduction

Washington International School in Taichung (WIST) offers a Grades 7–12 American-styled curriculum with English as the main language of instruction. In Junior High, Chinese Literature, Math and Science are taught in Chinese, while other subjects follow U.S. Common Core standards. The high school program supports SAT and AP exams, and mock TOEFL testing is provided for Grade 9 and 10 students; many Grade 11–12 students take SAT or ACT alongside TOEFL or IELTS, and AP courses are commonly pursued. WIST provides a broad range of extracurriculars, including Student Council, team sports and clubs, a Debate Team, Culture Clubs, Community Service, and the Student Newspaper MUN. In 2025, WIST became an IB World School, offering the Diploma Programme in addition to AP pathways, enabling an AP/IB dual-track approach. The campus is located at No. 26 Buzaikeng Road, Taiping District, Taichung City, Taiwan. Admissions guide students from Grade 7 to Grade 11, supported by a college counseling program that prepares them for universities worldwide.

wist.whs.tc.edu.tw

No.26, Buzaikeng Rd., Taiping Dist., Taichung City 411, Taiwan

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The Essentials

Location

The Washington International School in Taichung is located at No. 26, Buzaikeng Road, Taiping District, Taichung City 411012, Taiwan. The hillside campus is near a bus stop and about a 20-minute commute from downtown Taichung. The address is publicly listed on the school's materials.

Stages

WIST offers Grades 7-12, with both junior high and senior high. The curriculum is American-styled, with English as the primary language of instruction and some Chinese instruction in junior high (Chinese literature, math, and science).

Type

Private, coeducational. Boarding facilities are available on campus for eligible students.

Additional learning support

WIST maintains an Inclusion, Equity, and Diversity Policy that emphasizes an inclusive learning environment and provides for support of students regardless of protected characteristics, including disability. The policy prohibits discrimination and outlines mechanisms to assist students facing protected characteristics.

Country affiliation

The school is located in Taiwan and operates within Taiwan; it follows an American-style curriculum and IB Diploma Programme but is not affiliated with a specific country as its governing affiliation.

Religious affiliation

There is no religious affiliation noted in the public materials.

School day structure

The school runs on a two-semester academic schedule, as shown by the Semester Calendar. Daily start/end times are not published on the public pages.

Bus service

The campus operates a school bus service; the Transportation office handles arrangements (Ext. 141).

Diving Deeper

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Fees

Application fees

- Application / entrance assessment fee: TWD 1,000 (one-time fee charged for participation in the WIST English placement/entrance assessment).

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

- No published annual or per-term tuition schedule for Washington International School in Taichung (WIST) was found on the school's public admissions, application, or school policy pages. The school's publicly posted admission materials reference the application/assessment fee and the placement process but do not publish a detailed tuition table by grade or term.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The school's admission pages state that a deposit and payment of certain fees are required to accept an offer of placement, but a detailed billing schedule (dates, instalment options, penalties for late payment) is not published in the publicly available admission or policy pages. Specific payment deadlines and terms are handled as part of the enrolment/contract process after placement is offered.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- There is no publicly available information indicating that WIST offers boarding, and no boarding fees or boarding arrangements are published on the school's admissions or policy pages. No boarding fee schedule was found.

Other costs and fees

- Admission-related costs that are explicitly published include the entrance/assessment fee (TWD 1,000). Other typical school charges such as uniforms, textbooks, activity/excursion fees, examination fees, instrument rental, transport or school lunch charges are not published in the school's publicly available admissions or policy pages. Any such ancillary fees are therefore not publicly listed on the school pages consulted.

Refund information

- No publicly posted refund policy or specific rules for refunds of deposits, fees, or tuition was found on the school's admission or policy pages. Refund terms are not published in the public admission material reviewed.

Fee payment options

- The school's publicly available admission pages describe the admissions steps and note that a deposit and fees are required to accept placement, but they do not publish the accepted methods of payment (for example, credit card, bank transfer, cheque) on those pages. Payment methods are not listed in the publicly available admissions or policy pages consulted.

Search summary (what was found and what was not published)

- Found and published: the entrance/assessment fee amount for participation in the English placement test is TWD 1,000. The admissions process requires submission of an application, a placement test, and payment of a deposit/fees when accepting an offer.

- Not found / not published in the school's public admissions, application, or policy pages: a full tuition schedule by grade (per term or per year), boarding fees, a detailed billing schedule and payment deadlines, itemised ancillary fees (uniforms, transport, meals), refund policy details, and the school's accepted payment methods.

If you need these specific tuition numbers, billing dates, refund terms, or payment-method details for the current academic year, those items are not listed on the school pages reviewed and must be obtained directly from the school's admissions/finance office to ensure accuracy.

Academics

Curriculum

Washington International School Taichung (WIST) offers Grades 7–12 with an American-styled curriculum; English is the language of instruction for all classes, with Junior High Chinese Literature, Math and science taught in Chinese. The curriculum is built on the U.S. Common Core State Standards, with teachers writing semester plans aligned to these standards. The high school program prepares students for the College Board SAT and AP exams; mock TOEFL testing is available for students in grades 9–10, and grades 11–12 typically take SAT or ACT along with TOEFL or IELTS, with many taking AP and subject-specific SAT exams. In March 2025, WIST was authorized as an IB World School, enabling the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme to be offered alongside its English/Chinese language offerings. Beyond academics, WIST offers extensive extracurriculars, including Student Council, team sports and clubs, debate, culture clubs, community service, and a Model United Nations program.

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Admissions

Step 1: Submit an application form. Applicants are encouraged to visit on Open Days or arrange a personal visit, and a booking in advance is required. After you submit the application form, an admissions officer will guide you through the rest of the admissions process and answer any questions you have. The school targets applicants in Grades 7–11 (G7–G11). The language of instruction is primarily English, with some junior high subjects taught in Chinese; this may be relevant for families planning bilingual or language-specific considerations.

Step 2: Take the Placement Test. Applicants take an English placement assessment (covering speaking, reading, listening and writing) and a Math assessment. The results from these tests are used to determine the appropriate placement in the study program.

Step 3: Offer a Placement. An official letter notifies the family of the placement decision. If you accept the offer, you will be asked to pay a selection of fees (including a deposit) and provide certain documents to advance the application. This step confirms the placement and starts the enrollment process.

Scholarships

Scholarships: Public materials indicate the existence of merit scholarships within WIST's overseas program. An Our Story post from April 11, 2023 notes that the overseas program awarded scholarships totaling TWD 80,000,000 (80 million New Taiwan Dollars) to students. The Alumni section for the Class of 2023 references Merit Scholarships totaling TWD 68,000,000 (68 million NT) and presents Merit Scholarships as a defined category.

Waitlist

Waitlist/Pool: The Admission Statement states that when the school is at full capacity, new applicants may be placed on a waiting list.

School Events

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FAQs

Where is Washington International School in Taichung (WIST) located?

The campus is at No. 26 Buzaikeng Road, Taiping District, Taichung City, Taiwan. It serves students in Grades 7–12 and uses an American‑styled curriculum with English as the main language of instruction.

What grades and curriculum does WIST offer, and has anything changed recently?

WIST offers Grades 7–12 with an American‑style program. Junior High lessons include Chinese Literature, Math, and Science taught in Chinese, while most subjects follow U.S. Common Core standards. In 2025, WIST became an IB World School and now provides both AP pathways and the IB Diploma Programme.

Is WIST a co‑educational school and is there on‑campus boarding available?

Yes, WIST is a co‑educational international school. It offers on‑campus residential housing with semester‑long stays, separate male and female dorms, meals in the cafeteria, and a withdrawal option with approval.

Who is the head of school at WIST?

The head of school is I-Hsin Liu.

How does the admissions process work at WIST and which grades are admitted?

Admissions follow three steps: 1) submit an application and book a campus visit, 2) complete a placement test in English and Math, and 3) receive an official placement offer after testing. WIST targets students in Grades 7–11.

Are merit scholarships available at WIST and how much funding is there?

Yes. WIST offers Merit Scholarships with a total funding pool of NT$68,000,000.

Are tuition fees or application fees publicly posted by WIST?

Tuition details and application/test fees are not publicly posted on WIST's admissions pages; interested families should contact the admissions office for exact figures.

What curricula and programs does WIST provide for college preparation?

WIST runs an American‑styled curriculum with AP courses and, since 2025, the IB Diploma Programme (DP). This gives students a dual AP/IB track option depending on their interests and goals.

What higher education destinations do WIST graduates typically reach?

WIST graduates are accepted to more than 250 colleges and universities worldwide, including UC Berkeley, Boston University, University of Toronto, University of British Columbia, Imperial College London, University of Melbourne, University of Auckland, Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne, and St Andrews Medical School.

What is the student–teacher ratio at WIST, and what does that imply for class sizes?

The student–teacher ratio is about 1:5, which supports small class sizes and strong teacher‑student engagement across grades 7–12.

What library and DP/AP resources does WIST offer?

WIST provides substantial academic resources, including the WHS Library, HeyRead and iRead eBooks, an IB DP library, and DP learning resources, along with an AP Center to support AP coursework.

Which sports and STEM/STEAM facilities or clubs are notable at WIST?

WIST supports a range of activities: a basketball program with ISTM Cup success, an Ultimate Frisbee team that has won the Taichung Mayor's Cup, and an iGEM robotics team that earned a Silver Medal; VEX IQ robotics also places well.

What kinds of STEAM and campus activities does WIST run beyond standard classes?

The school runs a STEAM Fair with robotics, 3D modeling, digital design, and cross‑disciplinary projects; students also engage in climate‑action initiatives and cross‑disciplinary design thinking projects.

What extracurriculars and competitions do WIST students participate in?

Students can join a range of groups including Student Council, Debate Team, Culture Clubs, Community Service, and the Student Newspaper MUN. The school also participates in competitions like iGEM, ESP language contests, and national/ international events.

Are there opportunities for student leadership and service learning at WIST?

Yes. Programs like the Connectors project showcase student leadership in hardware development, DIY curriculum projects, and community improvements, emphasizing autonomous teamwork and real‑world problem solving.

Does WIST offer educational trips or exchanges?

Yes. Educational trips to Japan include campus visits, homestays, factory tours, and cultural experiences such as tea ceremony activities to deepen cross‑cultural understanding.

How does WIST support student wellbeing and mental health?

WIST prioritizes safety and wellbeing with emotional support and counseling services; teachers and staff are trained to recognize signs of distress and connect students with appropriate support, and the school conducts safety drills for earthquakes and fires.

What English language support is available for non‑native speakers?

English is the primary language of instruction, and WIST provides English language support programs with language proficiency assessments on enrollment to guide placement; announcements are bilingual in Chinese and English.

What safeguarding and welfare procedures does the school have in place?

WIST has formal safety, risk, and emergency procedures, including an Emergency Response Team, incident reporting for child protection, and risk assessments for field trips to protect student welfare.

Is there a school uniform at WIST, and what are dress expectations?

Yes, a school uniform is required; during night classes students should dress neatly in either the uniform or sportswear as part of the dress code.

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