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CityTaipei
CurriculumAmerican
Leaving qualificationsAP and SAT
Language of instructionEnglish
Age RangeAges 3 to 18
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Quick summary of key school information

Leaving qualifications AP and SAT
Language of instruction English
Native English teachers
Extra languages (other than English)
Class sizes Average 16 students / class
Maximum 25 students / class
Extracurricular activities
School bus
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Yearly fees: from: 346,000 NT$
to: 484,000 NT$
Address: No. 290, Niu Pu East Road Hsinchu 30091 Taiwan, ROC
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All the details about this school in their own words

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Number of students

300

Number of nationalities represented in the school

23

Most common nationality

Overseas Chinese ( mostly American) followed by Japanese and Korean

Ratio of local students to international students

No local students unless they have foreign passports

Native English speaking teachers

Yes

Language support for students not fluent in English

English as a Second Language

Additional language classes offered by the school

Spanish, French

Max. number of students per class

25

Average number of students per class

16

Does the school employ teaching assistants?

Yes

Use of technology in the classroom

Computer Lab in Elementary Department, one-on-one laptops in Secondary Department. Wifi throughout.

Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures)

Yes

Do students practice religion at the school? What religion?

No

External examinations or assessments available

IOWA
NWEA-MAP
SAT
AP

Results in these examinations

High

Do teachers assign homework to their students?

Yes

Approximate hours of homework given

20 minutes to 2hours+, dependent on grade and department

Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation

100%

Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs

No

The school supports gifted, able and talented students

Differentiation

Student access to education psychologist

Yes

Entry evaluation for students

Yes

Brief description of entry evaluation required

Personal Interview
Records
Individual WIDA testing

Waiting list

Yes

Deadline for registration (new academic year)

Preferably before May, but also rolling registration

Students can join after academic year begins

Yes

School start time

8.20am

School finish time

Elementary Department 3.10, Secondary Department 3.40 ( on non-activity days - an hour later on others).

Supervised care before/after school

In some cases

School bus service available

Yes

School provided lunches

Yes

Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc)

Vegetarian

Uniform required

No

Extracurricular activities or clubs offered

Variety of indoor and outdoor team and individual Sports and activities, Board Games ( Chess etc), Performing Arts, other rotating high interest clubs dependent on demand

Sports activities included

Basketball, Football, Volleyball, Track, Swimming, Wrestling, Brazilian JuJitzu, Badminton, Ping Pong, Dance

Sports teams or sport competitions available for students

Yes

Sports facilities at the school

Multi-purpose Basketball courts, PA/dance room,shared fullsize track

Qualities and characteristics best defining the school

Hsinchu International School (also known as Hsinchu Holland International School) is a fully licensed, independent international school which has provided quality K-12 education for the children of foreign nationals living in the Hsinchu, Taiwan, area since 1981. Focus is on quality academic success linked to personal character growth and development.

Teaching approach of the school

HIS isa family oriented school providing academic excellence in a warm, secure atmosphere of friendship and trust, and in fostering a genuine love of learning, an enquiring mind, and a well-rounded personality.

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