Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
2371 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
38 |
| Most common nationality |
American |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
Since all students require a foreign passport, 100% are international students. |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish, Mandarin, Japanese, Latin |
| Max. number of students per class |
Lower School: 22
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| Average number of students per class |
Lower School: 19
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| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Across each division, Technology and Design coaches work with classroom and subject-level teachers to support the integration of technology into their curriculum, while also providing dedicated educational technology learning experiences in Winston Wong Tech Cube, a purpose-built technology and design hub unlike any other in Asia. Students in Kindergarten through Grade 2 have access to individual iPads while students in Grades 3 through 5 are assigned a Surface Go. These devices are provided by the school and are used under the supervision of an educator. From Grades 6-9, students use a laptop that is ordered as part of student registration for an additional fee. TAS then organizes for on-campus delivery from a specific local vendor, who also provides onsite support for TAS. In Grades 10 through 12, students may continue with the school laptop program or switch to a BYOD (bring you own device) model. When students opt for BYOD, they will receive guidance on the necessary device specifications. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online during emergencies) |
Yes |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
AP, IB, SAT, ACT |
| Results in these examinations |
• AP 2024 - 1343 Students took exams, 96% scored "3" and above
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| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Lower School: Grade 1 - 10 minutes, Grade 2 - 15 minutes, Grade 3 - 20 minutes, Grade 4 - 25 minutes, Grade 5 - 30 minutes Middle School: Maximum 25 minutes per class Upper School: Maximum 90 minutes |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
TAS offers academic support in Grades KA-12, and speech/language support in Grades K-12. Each program serves students with mild learning differences, with the goal of enabling every child in the program to thrive at TAS. The Learning Support teams provide a variety of services for students with mild learning differences in order to help them access grade-level curriculum. Children may receive services following recommendations from educators and both internal and external evaluations. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Lower, Middle & Upper School students have access to Academic and Wellbeing Counselors. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Grades 1-12 we do interviews, which includes language screenings. We also require a standardized test for students applying to Grades 5-12. |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We maintain rolling admissions. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
If there is space, yes. |
| School start time |
Lower, Middle & Upper School: 7:45 AM |
| School finish time |
Lower School: 2:45 PM
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| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Western & Asian entrees are offered, as well as Vegan options. |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
TAS offers students access to over 90 student-run clubs covering a wide variety of community services and interests. Students may also participate in music, choir, visual and performing arts (dance & drama). |
| Sports activities included |
Badminton, Cross Country, Softball, Soccer, Fitness, Rugby, Swimming, Touch Rugby, Basketball, Track & Field, Volleyball, Tennis, Golf, Baseball |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
Visual Arts: Art, Ceramics, Multi-Media, Virtual Reality
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| Sports facilities at the school |
400 meter track, 25 meter pool, soccer, rugby & baseball fields, tennis courts, 3 gymnasiums |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Our Mission: Taipei American School's mission is to cultivate an enduring commitment to learning, personal well-being, and services. We provide a broad American-based education with a global perspective that develops students of character who are committed to making the world a better place. Our Beliefs & Values: We believe that true success is leading a joyful life with purpose. We strive to nurture students to cultivate a compassionate worldview, discover their interests, and realize that personal happiness and well-being are essential to all their achievements. Our curriculum allows learners to personalize coursework to their individual learning goals while reinforcing our community's shared values of Honesty, Kindness, Respect, Courage, and Responsibility. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
At Taipei American School, students experience the daily joys of challenges of an engaging, broad-based American education. We offer an accredited International Baccalaureate diploma program, Advanced Placement and College preparatory classes, and follow an American curriculum. Our curriculum is instructed in English and all students can take Mandarin, starting Kindergarten. We are guided by our belief that failure is a critical aspect of learning and an essential experience for developing resilience and growth mindset. Nurtured by a supportive community, TAS students of all ages are empowered to embrace learning experiences that push their knowledge, skills, and mindset forward every day. |