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IB, British, German, and French
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CityTaipei
CurriculumsIB, British, German, and French
Languages of instructionEnglish, French, and German
Age RangeAges 3 to 18
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Quick summary of key school information

Language of instruction English, French, and German
Native English, French, and German teachers
Extra languages (other than English, French, and German)
Class sizes Average 20 students / class
Maximum 24 students / class
Extracurricular activities
School bus
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Yearly fees: from: 506,800 NT$
to: 765,000 NT$
This school has more than one campus in Taipei:
Secondary Campus: Ages 11 to 18

Address: Swire European Secondary Campus 31 JianYe Road, ShiLin District, Taipei 11193, Taiwan

Primary Campus: Ages 3 to 11

Address: Swire European Primary Campus 99 FuGuo Road, ShiLin District, Taipei 11158, Taiwan

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All the details about this school in their own words

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Number of students

1750+

Number of nationalities represented in the school

50+

Most common nationality

USA

Ratio of local students to international students

In accordance with Taiwanese regulations, a student must hold a valid foreign passport to enrol at an international school.

Native English, French, and German speaking teachers

Yes

Language support for students not fluent in English, French, and German

There is a well-developed EAL support program to support students coming from a wide range of language backgrounds.

Additional language classes offered by the school

In the British, French, and German primary sections, all students take Chinese Language and Culture for 3.5 hours per week. In the Secondary School, students must take a minimum of two languages but could enroll in further languages if their section and path of study permit. Language options include: English, French, German, Spanish, and Latin.

Max. number of students per class

24

Average number of students per class

20

Does the school employ teaching assistants?

Teaching assistants are part of all classrooms (Nursery through Year 6) at the Primary Campus.

Use of technology in the classroom

Students in all sections at the Secondary Campus (Year 7 through High School) participate in a 1:1 laptop program.
Students in Years 3 through Year 6 at our Primary Campus participate in a 1:1 iPad program.

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)

TES uses a wide range of learning platforms and software to facilitate learning both person and remotely (if needed). Google Classroom is the primary productivity and conferencing platform used.

Do students practice religion at the school? What religion?

TES is a secular/nonreligious school.

How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion?

TES is proud of and supportive of the many belief systems and faith backgrounds in our diverse and vibrant community of over 1750 students from 50+ countries.

External examinations or assessments available

IB Diploma Programme (DP), IB Careers Programme (CP), IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), IGCSE, French Baccalaureate, German Baccalaureate

Results in these examinations

IBDP Average: 37 points & 100% pass rate.
French Baccalaureate: 100% pass

Do teachers assign homework to their students?

Yes

Approximate hours of homework given

This varies by section and grade level.

Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation

~100%

Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs

Yes. TES' commitment to an inclusive school includes providing systems of support that expand access to TES, which include departments of counselling and additional learning support.

Learning support offered

TES is committed to providing a range of learning support services to reduce barriers to learning, allowing a student's best self to show in the classroom. Our dedicated team has training in and experience supporting students with learning disorders or associated disorders including, but not limited to: Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dyspraxia, Dysgraphia, Auditory Processing Disorder (APD), Language Processing Disorder, Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder (ADD/ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), and Sensory Integration (SI) Dysfunction.

The school supports gifted, able and talented students

At TES, we believe in the potential of every student to excel. We do not have a separate gifted and talented program because our academic programmes are designed to challenge and engage all students at high levels of learning.

Student access to education psychologist

Yes

Entry evaluation for students

While they don’t define a student's application, admissions assessments are an integral part of TES’ holistic admissions process, which aid our admissions committee in determining an applicant's academic profile and fit into our multilingual program. Interested families can refer to TES' admissions page for section and year level specific requirements.

Brief description of entry evaluation required

A variety of assessment processes are used across the school according to the Section and year group applied to. These may include language assessments, cognitive ability tests, subject assessments (at secondary and high school levels), SEN assessments, an interview or a class tryout. Infant-aged children are assessed in the classroom during a class tryout session.

Waiting list

Each year, TES receives more applications from qualified applicants than available seats. As such, we place qualified applicants into a waiting pool for the school year in which the student applied. A student can be placed in the waiting pool only after the applicant has completed the admissions process and the application has been reviewed and recommended by the Admissions Committee. Each applicant is reviewed with all other waiting pool applicants and qualified new applicants in subsequent admissions rounds. Only applicants applying for a Semester 1 start are eligible for placement into the waiting pool. If a waiting pool candidate cannot secure a seat for the school year in which they applied, the waiting pool does not carry forward to the next school year, and the candidate must submit a new application for admission. A waiting pool is about determining which applicant is the best fit should a seat become available. We do not have a waiting list, which is a first-come, first-served approach.

Deadline for registration (new academic year)

Applications should be submitted after September 1 and before March 1 for the main cycle of consideration for the following school year beginning in August. After this period applications are accepted on a rolling basis but places are often limited.

Students can join after academic year begins

Yes. International newcomers to the country may join mid-year.

School start time

8:00 A.M. (Campus is open at 7:30 A.M.)

School finish time

3:00 P.M.

Supervised care before/after school

TES does not provide supervised after-school care for students in Year 1 or below. For students Y2 and above, they can choose from a wide variety of co-curricular activities offered from 3:15 to 4:15 pm Monday through Friday.

School bus service available

Yes. In accordance with Taiwanese law, a student must be at least seven years old to take the school bus.

School provided lunches

Yes, there are school-provided lunch options for students, but they are not mandatory for a family to take.

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

Vegetarian options are integrated into the monthly menu and some dietary/allergy considerations can be made.

Uniform required

Not in Secondary Level/ French Section / German Section
British Primary Section do have uniform

Extracurricular activities or clubs offered

Ballet, hip hop, jazz dance, choir, orchestra, Chinese drumming, Formosa voices, chess, Lego, yoga, robotics, roots and shoots, clay creations, Kidchen club, Raku pottery, Manga drawing, football, martial arts, table tennis, volleyball, basketball, French club, Mandarin little writers, French web radio, Model United Nations.

Sports activities included

All students in all sections of the primary school take P.E. as a regular part of their academic course of study through Y6. In addition to helping students gain a love of movement and learning foundational skills, students also have the chance to learn and play sports, which include but are not limited to swimming, football/soccer, basketball, volleyball, softball, T-ball, gymnastics (Primary), badminton, table tennis, tennis (Secondary)

Sports teams or sport competitions available for students

Yes. TES are members of CATES - the international school association in Taiwan, and FOBISIA - a group of British schools in Asia that provide a platform for our students to compete athletically, academically, and artistically with their peers at other schools in the region.

Facilities at the school

Library, Amphitheatre/Auditorium, Fitness Center (Secondary), Dance studio (Secondary), Drama Space, Music Performance spaces. STEM/Science/Robotics Labs.

Sports facilities at the school

Primary Campus: one indoor gym, multiple outdoor playgrounds with play structures, grassed and astroturfed play fields, a rooftop playground, and two astroturf sports fields.

Secondary Campus: Three large indoor gymnasiums, an outdoor basketball area, an all-weather astroturf sports field, a dance studio, a fitness centre, and tennis courts.

Qualities and characteristics best defining the school

Taipei European School is an independent, co-educational day school, which was formed through the amalgamation of The Taipei British School, Ecole Française de Taipei and Deutsche Schule Taipei. It now operates as a single European entity through a non-profit making Foundation.

Teaching approach of the school

The vision is: To be a flourishing, multilingual and multicultural community of lifelong learners that embrace independence, curiosity and empathy to make a positive difference in local, national and global environments.
The mission: Through world class curricula, Taipei European School cultivates lifelong learners and responsible global citizens who are ready to rise to the challenges of the future. We nurture independence, embrace diversity, and encourage all to 'do well by doing good'. We embrace holistic education programmes that value academic accomplishment while prioritising the social and emotional wellbeing of each learner.

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