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Wilson International Elementary School

Taiwan, Tainan

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Mandarin
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Opened 2023
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), American Curriculum
Taught languages Mandarin, English
Strengths Sport, Languages, Performing Arts
Clubs Social and Hobbies, Social and Hobbies, Social and Hobbies
Stages Primary School
Introduction

Wilson International Elementary School (WIES) is a private international primary school established in 2023 in Tainan City, Taiwan. The school provides bilingual instruction in Chinese and English, with morning bilingual curriculum and an all-English environment in the afternoon. It follows a cross-disciplinary, project-based approach aligned with Taiwan's 108 Curriculum and US Common Core standards, using textbooks from publishers such as Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and Hodder and CPA-based mathematics. The school offers an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) style through inquiry-based, trans-disciplinary units, integrating SDG themes and partnerships with local and global communities. A broad range of after-school clubs includes soccer, golf, LEGO robotics, and performing arts such as dance, music, and orchestra. The campus sits in a culturally rich area near National Cheng Kung University and other community resources, supporting multilingual communication, cross-cultural understanding, and lifelong learning.

704, Taiwan, Tainan City, North District

The Essentials

Wilson International Elementary School has instruction in English, Mandarin.

Location
Wilson International Elementary School is located in Tainan City, Taiwan. The campus address is No. 444 Kaiyuan Road, Tainan 704. It sits in a culturally rich urban area near National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) and the Tainan Public Library, with access to local educational and cultural resources.

Stages
The school operates at the elementary level, with admissions indicating Grade 1 as a starting entry and the institution described as a private elementary school.

Type
Private international elementary school. It serves primary-level students within Taiwan's private schooling system, focusing on international education.

Additional learning support
Public materials do not specify formal SEN provisions; the school emphasizes bilingual, international, and project-based learning rather than published SEN facilities.

Country affiliation
No formal country affiliation is listed. The school is a private international elementary school in Taiwan.

Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation is published; the school presents its mission around international education rather than religious instruction.

School day structure
Daily start/end times are not published on official pages; families should obtain scheduling details from the admissions office.

Bus service
There is no published information about a school bus service on official pages; families typically arrange transportation independently or seek guidance from admissions.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniforms are issued to new students during onboarding. At new student registration, the school distributes the uniform package and records uniform sizes; uniform colors and supplier details are not specified on the site.

Food Options
A dining area is part of student life and is used for meals and socializing within the school's learning spaces. The site does not provide details about the canteen menu, hot meals, dietary options, or snack facilities.
Fees
Overview of fee structure

Wilson International Elementary School collects school charges in accordance with Tainan City Government regulations; the school's publicly posted materials list the specific fee categories that are charged to families.

Application / registration fee

- No separate, published ‘‘application fee'' amount is listed in the school's public admissions and fees materials. Registration and new‑student procedures (including the March registration period and new‑student briefings) are described, and fee details are presented during the school's admissions/registration process.

Tuition fees (by year group and term)

- The school's published fee categories include a general tuition line for primary/elementary (listed as "學費 / 國中小學費") and a separate miscellaneous fee category for elementary sundry charges (listed as "雜費 / 國小雜費"). Specific per‑term or per‑year numeric tuition amounts for each grade level or term are not published in the school's publicly available fee and admissions materials.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Admissions and enrollment timing are set out (new‑student registration in mid‑March; new‑student parent briefing and uniform issuance in August before the school year). The school's public admissions information indicates that fee details and the schedule for collection are communicated to families during registration and the new‑student parent briefing. Exact billing dates, term/annual invoicing intervals, late‑payment penalties, and explicit payment deadlines are not published in the school's public materials.

Boarding / residential fees

- No boarding program or boarding fee category is listed among the school's published services or fee categories. The school's publicly posted materials describe day‑school operations and do not list any boarding/hostel charges. Therefore there are no published boarding fees.

Other costs and recurring additional fees

The school publishes the following fee categories that parents should expect in addition to tuition (each item is listed as a chargeable category):
- Mandatory supplementary fees (精進課程費).
- Domestic textbook and materials fees (國內教科書書籍材料費) — noted for certain Chinese and math materials per semester.
- Imported (foreign) textbook and materials fees (國外進口教科書書籍材料費) — noted for use over an academic year.
- Notebooks and classroom materials (簿本費/材料費).
- Parent‑teacher association / family association fees (家長會費).
- Student group insurance (學生團體保險費).
- Meal (lunch) fees (餐費).
- Air‑conditioning / electricity usage fee (冷氣使用電費).
- Optional/agency fees: school uniform (學校制服), field trips (校外教學), and after‑school clubs (課後社團).

Uniforms and one‑off items

- Uniforms are listed as an optional agency/collection item; uniform distribution and sizing are handled during new‑student reporting and parent briefings. Individual item prices are not published in the school's public fee listing.

Refunds and withdrawal/credit policy

- No specific refund or tuition‑withdrawal policy (refund percentages, deadlines, or administrative refund procedures) is published in the school's public fee and policy materials. Refund and withdrawal handling is not described in the publicly posted fees summary.

Accepted payment methods and how to make payments

- The school's public materials provide administrative contact information (phone and email) for enrollment and inquiries; explicit payment methods (for example: credit card, bank transfer, cash, or online payment gateway) are not specified in the school's publicly posted fee pages. Families are directed to contact the school's administration for admissions and fee questions.
Academics

Wilson International Elementary School teaches IB (PYP), American Curriculum.

Curriculum
Wilson International Elementary School, established in 2023, uses a bilingual morning program and an all-English immersion in the afternoon. The curriculum is anchored to Taiwan's 108 Curriculum and incorporates the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme through inquiry-based, transdisciplinary learning. Learning is organized around three international core literacies—communication, technology, and global literacy—and delivered through a PBL fivefold cross-disciplinary curriculum that integrates core subjects with real-world problems. Instruction draws on original English-language texts from publishers such as Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and Hodder; mathematics uses Houghton Mifflin Harcourt materials and the CPA (Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract) approach. The school emphasizes lifelong learning, global mobility, and project-based inquiry, aligning with IB PYP and OECD global-literacy aims. A broad range of after-school clubs—including sports, robotics, music, arts, and culture—extend the curriculum and support independent, collaborative, and creative skills.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Wilson International Elementary School supports social and emotional learning through its Wilson Student Character Traits: Understanding Potential, Achieve, Collaborate, and Innovate, and through visible teacher and peer support in both learning and social contexts.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding SEN provision, including which needs can be supported or whether it operates as a specialist SEN institution.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English as an Additional Language support is reflected in the philosophy, which states that mornings use bilingual curriculum content and afternoons immerse students in a full English-speaking environment.

Mental Wellbeing
The school values physical and mental health and offers many experiences and activities related to wellbeing, helping students learn to protect themselves and respect others.

Safeguarding
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding safeguarding or child protection policies on public materials.
Parent Experience

History
Wilson International Elementary School was established in 2023. It is the first international elementary school in Tainan. In the morning, the curriculum is delivered bilingually in Chinese and English, while the afternoon provides an immersive, all-English environment. The school emphasizes interdisciplinary, project-based learning to develop lifelong, self-directed learners and align with international standards. The first principal was Wang Haixiu, who led the school at its inception.

Community
Wilson International Elementary School identifies itself as the first international primary school in Tainan and offers diverse learning pathways through holidays and activities to cultivate global mobility. The school situates learning within the local cultural and historical context, drawing on nearby heritage sites such as Anping Fort, Chihkan Tower, and Yilai Jincheng to enrich field-based exploration. It also highlights local cultural customs, including the adulthood rite of “doing sixteen” as part of its cultural education. Place-based learning is complemented by access to nearby resources such as National Cheng Kung University and the city's public libraries, supporting extended learning beyond the classroom.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The school supports an active Parent Association (PTA) and invites parents to join the PTA team to help support the school's educational mission and foster close home–school collaboration. School communications note that parent involvement can include volunteering, joining committees, and participating in events. Recent school communications feature family-oriented activities such as a Christmas gathering with a World Christmas Food Map Tour and parent–child quizzes, underscoring family engagement as part of the school community. PTA activities are described as involving families through volunteering and event involvement, with ongoing participation encouraged by school leadership. The school's welcome page explicitly invites parents to join the PTA team to support education and partnership with teachers.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Wilson International Elementary School organizes its facilities to support student-centered learning. The campus is structured around teaching areas that house classrooms and spaces designed to foster active, collaborative study. A social and dining area provides space for meals, breaks, and school-wide events, including debates and student presentations on a shared stage. The school emphasizes an activity zone that features LRPE, PE classes, a variety of clubs, and opportunities to participate in international competitions. A reading area offers a rich, graded collection of Chinese and foreign-language books, with reading integrated into learning. A creation area supports hands-on, experiential learning, encouraging students to identify problems, experiment, and build solutions for growth.

Academic Facilities
Academic facilities include a reading area with a rich, graded collection of Chinese and foreign-language books, used to support reading across the curriculum. The teaching areas indicate classrooms where instruction occurs and learning is organized around cross-disciplinary, project-based approaches.

Extra Curricular Facilities
LRPE, physical education classes, a range of clubs, and participation in international competitions are emphasized as part of the activities program.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Wilson International Elementary School uses cross-disciplinary, project-based learning to connect language and content across subjects and align with international education. The curriculum integrates performance, debates, and robotics programming to foster creativity and communication. Students regularly participate in internal and external competitions to showcase their skills. The learning environment emphasizes autonomous inquiry and collaborative problem-solving as core elements of student growth.

Arts & Creative
Arts and creative activities are integrated into the curriculum. The program includes performance opportunities, public speaking, and presentations that showcase students' learning achievements. Robotics programming is included as a creative engineering activity that encourages experimentation and problem-solving. The school offers diverse clubs that foster creative expression and collaboration.

Cultural & Language
The school uses bilingual instruction in English and Chinese, with an immersive English environment in the afternoons. Students come from diverse national and cultural backgrounds, enabling cross-cultural learning and mutual respect for different cultures. International experiences and cultural awareness are embedded in learning through global perspectives and community activities. Cultural experiences include events such as a World Christmas Food Map Tour that broadens students' international horizons.

Social & Hobbies
Beyond the classroom, the school offers a range of clubs and social activities. The Explore section highlights diverse clubs and opportunities for student expression, including debate, public speaking, and learning achievements presentations. These clubs provide avenues for teamwork, leadership, and personal interests outside regular classes.

Community & Service
The school provides community-service opportunities and volunteer experiences as part of its culture of service. Students participate in service projects that support local communities and develop social responsibility. These experiences connect classroom learning with real-world impact.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership and professional development opportunities are integrated through regular presentations of student work and participation in school and external competitions. The school emphasizes self-discipline, initiative, and confident public speaking as part of its learning culture. Participation in competitions and exhibitions supports students in developing communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school places a strong emphasis on physical and mental health, offering experiences and activities focused on well-being. Regular physical education classes and LRPE activities provide structured opportunities for fitness. Wellness initiatives address students' physical and emotional health as part of the overall learning experience.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught include Mandarin Chinese and English, with morning bilingual instruction and an all-English immersion in the afternoon. Taiwanese Minnan is taught as part of the local language curriculum. Across subjects, English and Chinese original-language texts are used to support bilingual learning.

Bilingual Teaching
Wilson International Elementary School uses a bilingual teaching model in Chinese and English. In the morning, instruction is delivered in a bilingual format across multiple subjects, following cross-disciplinary and inquiry-based learning principles and IB PYP alignment. In the afternoon, students are immersed in an all-English environment to reinforce language use. The curriculum employs original-English texts from publishers such as Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and Hodder, and uses the CPA (Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract) method for mathematics.

Immersion Programs
An all-English immersion environment operates in the afternoon to reinforce English proficiency. Taiwanese Minnan is taught as a local language within the curriculum, providing students with the opportunity to learn Taiwan's heritage. These language immersion approaches are embedded in the school's cross-disciplinary, project-based learning framework.
Reputation

Awards
No school-level awards publicly posted in the past five years. Public posts show student-focused Excellence Awards (e.g., 2025 posts about individual students winning Excellence Award), which are not awarded to the school.

Accreditations
Catering service certification (團膳合格認證): The school's cafeteria meal program is certified to meet health and safety standards.
Admissions

Admissions
Admissions Process:
1. Learn about the school (October–January). Families are invited to call 06-2352388 or contact via the official Line to understand the school's educational philosophy, curriculum planning, teaching methods, and faculty environment. A weekday campus visit is encouraged to experience the international teaching atmosphere and to speak with staff in real time. This step helps families gauge fit before applying.
2. New student admissions information session (February–March). Information sessions are typically held on weekends after the Lunar New Year, from late February to early March, and cover curriculum planning, fee explanations, Q&A, and campus tours. Attendees may complete the enrollment form on-site and join the official Line; staff will follow up to discuss new student registration.
3. New student registration (mid-March). In line with the Tainan City government enrollment timetable, registration is planned for mid-March. Domestic students should prepare the original and a copy of the Household Registration; foreign students should prepare the original and a copy of the ROC Residence Permit (originals verified and returned). At registration, parents fill out the Enrollment Application Card (three copies); the third copy is kept on-site and new-student notices, a basic student data survey, and a student health record card are issued.
4. New student enrollment (late March). After the admitted students are posted on bulletin boards and online, families complete enrollment within the designated time frame by submitting the basic data survey and health record, registering the student's uniform size, and uploading a student photo.
5. New student parent briefing (mid-August to before school starts). The school provides start-of-term information, term planning, and fee explanations, and distributes uniforms and an information pack (including portrait rights consent, a student counseling checklist by year, tutor reminders, after-school clubs information, and the school calendar).
6. New student orientation and official start (late August). Wilson IES conducts an international new-student orientation the day before the official start and issues a New Student Guide; parents are welcome to participate in the child's milestone.
7. Transfer students. To transfer: first call to confirm available placement, then complete the transfer at the student's current school and proceed with enrollment at Wilson IES. Required documents include, for domestic students, Household Registration; for foreign students, ROC Residence Permit original and copy (originals returned after verification) and a transfer certificate. Transfer forms include the Transfer Application, Basic Data Survey, Health Record, Portrait Rights Consent, annual Counseling Checklist, and uniform size registration; completion of these forms completes the transfer process.
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Scholarships
Scholarships:
There is no published information about scholarships on the school's pages. The Fees and Policies section lists fee categories and notes that charges are set according to the Taiwan local education bureau guidelines, but it does not mention any scholarship or financial aid programs. For any scholarship opportunities or financial aid, inquiries should be directed to the school via the provided phone number and email address.
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Waitlist
Waitlist/Pool:
The school follows the private primary and secondary school admission guidelines set by the Tainan City Government Education Bureau and uses a free registration system. If the number of applicants exceeds the approved intake quota, a public lottery is conducted to determine admission. The admissions process notes this public lottery as the method to allocate spots when demand outstrips capacity.
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