Compare International Schools in Hsinchu, Taiwan

Address: No. 215, Aikou 2nd Rd., Zhubei City, Hsinchu County, Taiwan. The campus is located in Zhubei City, which is in northern Taiwan. The site sits in a suburban area that serves both local and international families.

Hsinchu International Academy serves students in Grades 7–12. The school delivers a US-based curriculum in English and offers AP courses; admissions currently enroll Grade 7–10 for the 2026-27 school year.

Private international day school that welcomes both local Taiwanese and expatriate students. There is no publicly listed boarding facility.

EAL Support program helps students develop English language proficiency. It uses small-group instruction, EAL teaching staff shadowing content-area classes, and maintains an EAL portfolio; students are evaluated at the end of each semester to determine ongoing need.

No formal country affiliation is stated. The curriculum is US-based and the school is fully accredited by WASC.

Religious affiliation is not publicly indicated.

Start and end times for the school day are not published in public materials.

Public information about a school bus service is not listed in public materials.

All students are required to wear HIA uniforms and to follow the HIA Dress Code.

HIA operates as an Experimental Institute licensed by the Hsinchu County Bureau of Education and is part of the STAR Korrnell Education Group. It was co-founded in 2022 by Dr. Jack Huang and Dr. Jase Lau under the STAR Korrnell Education Foundation, and the STAR Korrnell Education Group, founded by Dr. Johnson Huang in 2007, now includes STAR Academy, Korrnell Kindergarten, Korrnell Academy, Hsinchu County American School, STAR Korrnell Institute, and HIA.

HIA offers a US-based international curriculum taught in English for Grades 7–12 and is fully accredited by WASC; it is a College Board AP and SAT test center (CEEB code 158680) with on-site IELTS testing. The Middle School curriculum includes core subjects—Chinese Language and Culture, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies—plus Digital Literacy, World Language, Life Education, Physical Education/Health, Visual Arts, and a range of electives. In High School, courses cover the core areas with Electives and access to AP courses, and College Counseling supports post-secondary planning. AP courses offered include AP Computer Science Principles, AP Environmental Science, AP Biology, AP Microeconomics, AP Psychology, AP Statistics, AP Calculus A and B, AP Chinese, and AP Precalculus, with AP exams administered on site. EAL Support helps English learners with a program aligned to WIDA and California ELD standards, featuring dedicated EAL teachers, an EAL portfolio, and regular end-of-semester evaluations. Admissions for 2026-27 currently enroll Grades 7–10.

HIA integrates Social and Emotional Learning through Life Education, embedded across the curriculum. The program comprises PRIDE Time Advisory, Character and Community, Public Speaking, and Life Education, which together help students build self-awareness, confidence, empathy, and leadership. These elements are designed to foster a student-centered climate and to support a diverse, inclusive community where students feel safe, seen, and supported. The school also emphasizes Lion PRIDE values: Positivity, Respect, Integrity, Determination, and Excellence as guiding behaviours. Life Education aims to develop essential soft skills for life beyond school, including communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and responsibility. WASC accreditation notes the school's student-centered approach and ongoing focus on holistic growth.

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision, types of SEN supported, or whether it is a specialist SEN institution. EAL support is explicitly described, indicating a focus on language support rather than a dedicated SEN program.

HIA provides an EAL Support Program that accelerates English language development through small-group instruction and a customized curriculum for academic purposes. The program targets reading, writing, listening, and speaking, and uses both the WIDA and California ELD standards. EAL teaching staff shadow subject-area classes, collaborating with content teachers to support EAL students and document an EAL portfolio for each student. Students are evaluated at the end of each semester to determine ongoing need for EAL support.

Mental wellbeing is supported through Life Education, which aims to develop self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. The Life Education curriculum connects local and global issues with the United Nations SDGs, encouraging students to act positively in their communities. The Life Education approach is embedded across the curriculum and accompanied by advisory structures such as PRIDE Time. Public-facing content and school events also reflect attention to adolescent wellbeing, for example a health education lecture on gender and adolescent well-being.

The school does not publicly disclose information about safeguarding or child protection policies on the pages consulted. Public posts show a focus on wellbeing topics and safety-related activities (e.g., a health education lecture on adolescent well-being and campus safety initiatives such as Basic Life Support training). These items demonstrate attention to student safety and wellbeing, but no formal safeguarding policy is published publicly. WASC accreditation is in place, indicating external review of school quality and student welfare practices.

Admissions for the SY2026-27 cycle are organized around a formal prospectus and an in-person information session. The SY2026-27 Admission Prospectus confirms eligible grades (Grade 7 to Grade 10) and is linked from the Admissions page; it also notes the information session details and how to access the online application. An Information Session is held at HIA (No. 215, Aikou 2nd Rd, Zhubei City) and sign-up is done through an online form linked on the Admissions page. The Information Session covers program specifics, entry requirements, and the overall application process.

Step 2: Submit the HIA online registration form via the Admissions page. The page lists the online registration form as the method to apply and indicates that applications submitted after the initial window are reviewed on an individual basis based on seat availability. The application form for the SY2026-27 cycle is available through links labeled HIA Application Form on the Admissions page, and the sign-up for the Information Session is also accessible there.

Step 3: International Aptitude Diagnostic Test (IAD). The IAD is scheduled on an individual basis by HIA and is held at HIA

Step 4: Admission decision. Admission decisions are sent to the primary contact's email, generally following the IAD; the policy states that decisions are issued within two weeks of the IAD. In the 2025-26 cycle, admission decisions were communicated via email after the IAD, with a concrete release date published for that cycle.

Step 5: Waitlist/Pool. Admissions operate on a seat-availability basis rather than a formal waitlist. After the initial window, applications are reviewed according to available seats, and there is no separate waitlist pool.

Step 6: Post-decision enrollment notes. The Admissions page does not specify enrollment steps beyond the decision notification, so families should await further enrollment instructions from HIA if an offer is extended.

HIA offers two scholarships: the HIA Academic Excellence Scholarship (awarded to students with outstanding academic achievement across multiple disciplines) and the HIA Lion PRIDE Values Scholarship (awarded to students who demonstrate leadership and commitment to community service and embody the school's core values).

The school operates on a seat-availability basis rather than a formal waitlist.

IBSH is located at 300 Jieshou Rd., Hsinchu City, Taiwan 30078. It sits on the campus of National Experimental High School (NEHS) near Hsinchu Science Park. The surrounding area is a residential and tech-oriented corridor with access to local services and transit. IBSH is part of NEHS and shares facilities with the NEHS community.

Elementary School (Grades 1–5), Middle School (Grades 6–8), and High School (Grades 9–12).

IBSH is a co-educational, government-sponsored bilingual school that is part of National Experimental High School (NEHS).

There is no published information about formal SEN provisions on IBSH's pages. The curriculum requires Mandarin instruction (Chinese language across grades 1–12 and Chinese Social Studies 1–8), reflecting its bilingual, bicultural program. For details on SEND/SEN support, contact the admissions office.

IBSH is affiliated with National Experimental High School (NEHS) in Taiwan, which is overseen by the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Science and Technology.

There is no religious affiliation indicated; IBSH operates as a public, secular school within the NEHS system.

A daily, organized schedule exists (the site provides a Daily Schedule page), but exact start/end times are not published publicly on the pages. The school operates on weekdays with ongoing student programs and activities.

IBSH does not publish a dedicated school bus service on its pages. There is a designated pick-up/drop-off zone, and campus access policies indicate that parents' cars are not allowed to enter the campus; families typically arrange transport accordingly. For transport questions, contact admissions.

IBSH has a school uniform requirement for Grades 7-12.

IBSH is a public K-12 school jointly overseen by the Ministry of Education and the National Science Council of Taiwan, and it is part of the National Experimental High School (NEHS). The bilingual department shares facilities with NEHS.

The International Bilingual School at Hsinchu Science Park (IBSH) delivers a bilingual, English‑medium college‑preparatory curriculum with mandatory Mandarin Chinese instruction and Chinese Social Studies for grades 1–8, reflecting a true bilingual and bicultural program. The school serves elementary (grades 1–5), middle (grades 6–8), and high school (grades 9–12) within a campus linked to National Experimental High School and sharing facilities at Hsinchu Science Park. In high school, required courses include English; Geometry, Algebra, Trigonometry, and Calculus; Biology, Chemistry, and Physics; World History/Geography; U.S. History and Civics; Economics; plus Guidance and Physical Education, with a range of electives and an Advanced Placement program. The curriculum uses standardized assessments such as MAP, PSAT, SAT, ACT, and AP exams to support college preparation. Overall, IBSH integrates Mandarin language development with English‑language coursework across humanities and sciences to prepare students for universities in the United States, Canada, and Taiwan.

Guidance counselors at IBSH serve the academic, social, and emotional needs of students, providing weekly guidance lessons and individual counseling, with a team that includes a Guidance Counseling Director, Learning Support specialists, ESOL staff, and a therapist delivering social-emotional counseling among other services.

SEN support at IBSH is provided by a Learning Support Specialist, a Special Education Coordinator, and an Individual Education Plan Coordinator, with ESOL staff delivering remedial language support; the materials indicate SEN services but do not describe IBSH as a dedicated SEN institution.

English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is provided through an ESOL Service Teacher and a Remedial Program Coordinator to improve English reading, writing, listening, and speaking for language learners.

Mental wellbeing is supported by a dedicated Therapist offering individual and family counseling, along with social-emotional counseling as part of the school's counseling services.

Taiwan law requires teachers to report suspected child abuse or sexual harassment within 24 hours, and IBSH reports to the 113 hotline and the School Safety Center; safeguarding protocols also cover suicide prevention and related procedures.

1. Review admission options and timelines. The IBSH Admissions Information section provides an English Admission Guide (updated June 4, 2025) and a bilingual version, along with links to admission materials and upcoming timelines. This step helps families understand eligibility criteria, required documents, and the overall process before applying. For the latest cycle, you'll find references to the 1st Semester and 2nd Semester admission information here.

2. Prepare and submit application documents. For the 1st Semester of the 2025–2026 academic year, applicants complete the online application form and book a submission appointment; the process includes an application form to download, and a Google Form for applicant information and submission appointment (open June 10–June 30). A Letter of Authorization may also be required as part of the submission package. For the 2nd Semester, similar documents exist with a separate submission window (Dec 24–Jan 2).

3. Complete the admissions assessment if required. Admissions testing is scheduled for applicants under certain eligibility Article categories, with distinct tests for Article III and Article V applicants (dates include July 15 and July 22, 2025, respectively). Test locations and content align with the admission guide, and results are announced after testing. Families should plan around the test days and review the specific Article-based criteria in the guide.

4. Receive admission decision and next steps. After the exams and assessment, IBSH publishes the results and outlines next steps for accepted students. The timeline specifies the sequence from testing to the announcement of results, followed by orientation and enrollment activities. Check the published schedule for exact dates and any required confirmations.

5. New student orientation and enrollment procedures. New Student Orientation is scheduled (for example, August 1, 2025) with check-in and program details, followed by guidance from the IBSH administration. The orientation occurs in IBSH facilities (e.g., IBSH Future Classroom) and is part of the onboarding process for new students.

6. Enroll and finalize registration. Enrollment and registration events occur in conjunction with the orientation period, with the first day of school typically in early September (e.g., September 1, 2025). Families should complete any required registration steps during or soon after orientation, using the IBSH Registration Office as the point of contact for documents and formal enrollment. The Registration Office can be reached at the listed IBSH contact channels, including extension updates (6103).

7. Start date and ongoing updates. The school year commences with the first day of school (e.g., September 1, 2025), and families should monitor the IBSH homepage and announcements for any schedule changes or additional onboarding activities. For the most current admissions announcements, refer to the Hot News on the IBSH homepage and the Admission Information site.

IBSH does not advertise an internal merit- or need-based scholarship program on its public admissions pages. Instead, the site shares information about external scholarship opportunities and related programs that may benefit IBSH students. Examples include the Pu Ren Youth Care Foundation's “Big Hands to Little Hands” scholarship program, which targets financially disadvantaged students and has coordinated application windows via IBSH channels. Other external opportunities appear in IBSH posts (e.g., competitions or partner programs) that may offer scholarships or recognition tied to achievements. Families should review IBSH notices for external scholarships or grants and contact the Admissions Office for guidance on eligibility and application procedures.

IBSH does not publish a formal waitlist or pool policy in its publicly posted admissions materials. The published admissions timeline outlines online applications, submission appointments, entrance exams (for select applicants), announcements of results, new-student orientation, and the first day of school, but there is no explicit reference to a waitlist or a pool process. Families should plan around the posted competition schedule and, if they need to explore seat availability, monitor the school's admissions announcements.

Pacific American School is located in Zhubei City, Hsinchu County, Taiwan at No. 307, Section 1, Xinglong Road (postal code 30272). The campus sits in a growing urban area with convenient access to local amenities, including a state-of-the-art hospital, nearby universities, and major biomedical, semiconductor, and AI science parks. This location provides opportunities for connections to health, technology, and higher education ecosystems.

The school is organized into three divisions: Elementary School (Grades 1–5), Middle School (Grades 6–8), and High School (upper grades). Elementary School serves Grades 1–5, Middle School serves Grades 6–8, and the High School program focuses on upper-grade learning with college-preparatory opportunities such as AP courses.

PAS follows an American-based curriculum across its grade levels, reinforcing standards and programs aligned with U.S. educational practices. The High School offers AP courses and emphasizes college readiness as part of its program.

English as a Second Language (ESL) support is available, with differentiated instruction to meet diverse learner needs; ESL and related supports are described for Elementary and Middle School programs.

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No religious affiliation is indicated in PAS's mission and values materials.

PAS's public pages describe the school as having Elementary, Middle, and High School divisions and grade-based structures; daily start/end times are not published on public pages.

Public information about a school bus service is not listed; for transport arrangements, contact the school's administrative office.

Boarding is available on campus with dormitory and meal service. Boarding costs NT$150,000 per semester.

Lunch is available as an optional per-year service. Lunch costs NT$20,000 per year for Grades 1–5 and NT$30,000 per year for Grades 6–12. Boarding includes meals.

The school is governed by a School Board led by a Head of School. The School Board includes committees such as Chair & Facility Committee, Education & Policy Committee, and Finance & Facility Committee. The School Advisory Board also exists.

PAS delivers an English-language, American-style curriculum across three stages: Elementary (Grades 1–5), Middle School (Grades 6–8), and High School (Grades 9–12). Elementary focuses on English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies, with STEAM integration twice weekly and enrichment in Art, Music, Physical Education, and World Languages. Middle School emphasizes core subjects with ESL support, includes Technology and Design Thinking, and offers electives such as Art/Design and Robotics; PAS has been a Google School since 2014. High School provides a college-preparatory program with Regular and Honors tracks and offers extensive Advanced Placement courses across humanities, social sciences, and STEM, including AP U.S. History, AP World History, AP European History, AP U.S. Government and Politics, AP Comparative Government and Politics, AP Human Geography, AP Macroeconomics, AP Microeconomics, AP English Language and Composition, AP Seminar, and AP Research. The curriculum is complemented by global-citizenship activities such as Model United Nations and STEAM-focused programs like AIoT and robotics.

Advanced learners have access to Honors and AP courses (e.g., AP Seminar/Research and AP English Language; AP history/economics/history tracks) to support acceleration.

Public information does not describe a dedicated SEL program; PAS emphasizes Global Citizenship and student life activities such as Model United Nations (MUN) and Debate to support empathy and global perspectives.

Public information does not specify a dedicated SEN program or whether PAS is a specialist SEN institution; admissions materials discuss English language needs and ESL testing but do not detail SEN services.

ESL testing is part of the admissions process; non-native English speakers may be tested to determine ESL support needs, and if such support is required, related fees apply.

No explicit mental wellbeing program is published; safeguarding information focuses on protection policies and procedures rather than wellbeing services.

Pacific American School maintains a Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy; the Designated Safeguarding Lead is the Guidance Counselor, with the School Nurse as Deputy Safeguarding Lead; staff receive annual training; concerns are reported to the DSL and, if required, to the relevant authorities within 24 hours, in line with Taiwan law.

Pacific American School (PAS) admissions overview and process are described here based on publicly available PAS materials. The school is located at No. 307, Section 1, Xinglong Road, Zhubei, Hsinchu County, Taiwan (postal code 30272). For families exploring PAS, an on-campus visit or Open House is encouraged to learn about programs and campus facilities.

Step 1 — Attend an Open House or schedule a campus visit. Open House events for 2026 are February 8, March 7, April 11, May 16, and June 13, each from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Expect a guided tour of the campus, insights into PAS programs (including AIoT, robotics, and STEAM), and opportunities to ask questions about student life and supports. Registration is required to attend, and you can learn more about the campus and programs during these events.

Step 2 — Submit an application. Applications are submitted through the PAS Apply Now portal (pas.openapply.com). A completed application does not guarantee placement; PAS applies a holistic review that considers academic achievement, developmental and behavioral background, and English language proficiency. Priority consideration is given to U.S. or second passport holders and to applicants with stronger academic English proficiency.

Step 3 — Admissions review and interview. Admissions decisions are based on a review of each candidate's academic achievement, developmental, social, and behavioral background, as well as English language proficiency. Alignment in values and expectations between family and school is also considered. Interviews are an integral part of the process, but an interview does not guarantee admission.

Step 4 — Testing, English proficiency, and eligibility. For Grade 1–2, foundational English is recommended and ESL testing may be administered for language learners. For Grades 3–5 and 6–10, a standardized ERB test will be administered (fees apply), with ESL testing for non-native English speakers as needed. For Grade 11–12, English proficiency is required. After admission, Advanced Placement (AP) programs are available to eligible Grade 9 and Grade 12 students, subject to GPA prerequisites.

Step 5 — Admission outcome and enrollment. If admitted, students may pursue AP subjects, subject to GPA and prerequisite requirements. AP is available to all eligible Grade 9 and Grade 12 PAS students enrolled. If ESL support is required after admission, additional fees will apply.

PAS does not publicly advertise scholarships or a formal financial aid program on its public pages.

HCAS is located in Zhubei City, Hsinchu County, Taiwan. The campus sits in central Zhubei with convenient access to local amenities and transportation. It is about a five-minute walk from the Taiwan High Speed Rail (HSR) Zhubei station. The address is No. 189, Gaotie 2nd Rd., Zhubei City, 302.

HCAS provides education from Pre-K through Grade 12 on a single campus.

Independent, co-educational, college-preparatory international day school.

The school has a Student Support Services (SST) framework. An English as an Additional Language (EAL) program supports students from non-English-speaking backgrounds (grades 1–10) with push-in and pull-out support. A social-emotional counselor assists with well-being and works with staff, parents, and government, and the SST develops individualized education plans under an RtI approach when needed.

The school follows an American-based curriculum and is accredited by the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC); it is licensed by the Taiwan MOE and Hsinchu Education Bureau.

No religious affiliation is stated.

School days run Monday through Friday from 8:00 to 17:00.

HCAS provides a school bus transportation service; arrangements are coordinated through the bus transportation contact (Nunu Sun) and the appropriate transportation channels.

The school requires a uniform; uniform purchases are handled by the Parent Services team.

The school provides daily lunch prepared by a culinary team led by Chef Huang. Meals include meat, vegetables, soup, fruit, and a protein such as tofu or egg, with allergen information provided. Kindergarten through grade 4 receive snacks in the afternoon. A monthly lunch menu is published and parents can submit lunch suggestions via a form.

The school uses a four-house system: Green Dragons, White Tigers, Red Phoenixes, and Black Turtles. Students in grades 1–12 are assigned to a house; teachers are matched with groups of seven to nine student mentees in grades 5–12, while grades 1–4 are mentored by the homeroom teacher or another staff mentor. The house curriculum supports the Seven Cs—Compassion, Collaboration, Community, Contribution, Creativity, Critical-thinking, and Communication—and houses compete in academics, sports, service projects, and other events.

The school is governed by a Board of Directors and a Board Advisor. The Governing Board provides overall governance and strategic oversight and collaborates with the Principal to support the school and ensure fiscal sustainability. The founder is Dr. Jing Wang; the Board Chair is Peter Huang, the Vice Chair is Vivien Lin, and other Board Members include Shawn Shen, Josh Fan, Jay Fang, and Sonam Tashi; a Board Advisor, Min Yeh, also serves the school.

HCAS is an independent, college-preparatory, co-educational day school in Zhubei City, Taiwan serving grades K–12 on one campus with a capacity of 360 students. The Dalton Plan guides instruction to educate the whole person and develop lifelong learners who are healthy, creative, social, and globally minded, able to think independently and critically. The curriculum is balanced across core disciplines, the Arts, and technology and is organized around the Seven Cs: Compassion, Collaboration, Community, Contribution, Creativity, Critical thinking, and Communication. In the Upper School, English, History, Languages, Math, and Science are core subjects; a full course load yields 26 credits, graduation requires a minimum of 22 credits, and students complete Arts, Health, PE, and Service Learning requirements over about 180 school days per year. AP courses are offered with prerequisites; the 2020–2021 list includes AP Biology, AP Calculus AB/BC, AP Chemistry, AP Computer Science Principles, AP Language and Composition, AP Literature and Composition, AP Macroeconomics, AP Microeconomics, AP Environmental Science, AP Psychology, AP Spanish, AP Statistics, AP Music Theory, AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2, AP Physics C (E&M and Mechanics), AP Drawing, AP 2-D Art and Design, and AP United States Government and Politics.

The school prepares students for higher education through a college-preparatory program and college counseling; graduates pursue higher education at universities and pursue opportunities aligned with their AP coursework and academic interests.

1. Campus Tour. Campus tours are offered year-round. The tour provides an opportunity to see classrooms and facilities and to meet staff. The admissions process seeks families who fit the school's Seven Cs values on and off campus. 2. Online Application. An online application form must be received before a student can be considered for admission. Applications are processed in the order they are received, and acceptance decisions are communicated in a timely manner. The admissions process includes reviewing submitted information and space availability. 3. Documents Submission. Submit official report cards or transcripts from previous schools. Grade-by-grade documentation: Grade 1 needs no prior records; Grade 2-4 require the previous year and current year; Grade 5-8 require the previous two years and the current year; Grade 9-12 require the previous three years and the current year. A copy of the student's passport is required; Taiwanese students must hold a second passport. For faster processing, submit records in English; records in another language can be accepted. 4. Admissions Test. The Admissions Department will schedule the admissions test(s). The appointment is confirmed once the test fee has been paid (K3 – 2,000 NTD; Grades 1-3 – 3,000 NTD; Grades 4-12 – 5,000 NTD). 5. Internal Review. An internal review of the application, documents, and admissions test results will be conducted. A staff member may contact the family for additional information or clarification; timely responses are needed to move the review forward. 6. Admissions Result and Enrollment. If admitted, the family will receive a date to collect the new student folder. Once enrollment documents are completed and the tuition payment is made, a tuition slip will be issued with a due date. The admissions team will confirm with internal departments and issue a start date; onboarding takes place on the working day before the start date. 7. Entry Times. Entry times are year-round with campus tours and applications accepted continuously. Kindergarten 1 and 2 use rolling enrollment; Kindergarten 3 (typically 5) is preferred by Oct 1 or start of Semester 2, but rolling enrollment is possible. Grades 1-8 are preferred by Oct 1 or start of Semester 2; Grades 9-12 prefer the end of the first week of school or start of Semester 2, with rolling enrollment as needed.

The school reports that graduates receive scholarships; the Class of 2025 (28 students) has been awarded scholarships totaling over NT$58.4 million.

The Hsinchu campus is on Chaibridge Road in Hsinchu City, in the East District. Kang Chiao also operates campuses in New Taipei City and Taipei.

The Hsinchu campus serves preschool through middle school students.

Kang Chiao is a private co-educational bilingual school with multiple campuses across Taiwan.

Kang Chiao is a private school network founded in 2000 with multiple campuses across Taiwan.

The school provides a bilingual curriculum integrating English and Chinese, aiming to prepare students for international competitiveness.

1. Contact the Hsinchu campus admissions office.
2. Enrollment is available from preschool through middle school.