Hsinchu County American School vs Hsinchu International Academy (HIA)

	H Hsinchu County American School Hsinchu, Taiwan	H Hsinchu International Academy (HIA) Hsinchu, Taiwan
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year NT$11,434 - 24,819	Fees / year NT$14,816 - 16,736
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 12 - 15 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Online/Hybrid	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP), Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP), IPC (International Primary Curriculum)	Curriculum American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)
Pupils	Pupils 310	Pupils 375
Typical class size	Typical class size 8	Typical class size 25
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened —	Opened 2022
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location 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.	Location 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.
Stages	Stages HCAS provides education from Pre-K through Grade 12 on a single campus.	Stages 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.
School type	School type Independent, co-educational, college-preparatory international day school.	School type Private international day school that welcomes both local Taiwanese and expatriate students. There is no publicly listed boarding facility.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support 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.	Additional learning support 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.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation 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.	Country affiliation No formal country affiliation is stated. The curriculum is US-based and the school is fully accredited by WASC.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation No religious affiliation is stated.	Religious affiliation Religious affiliation is not publicly indicated.
School day structure	School day structure School days run Monday through Friday from 8:00 to 17:00.	School day structure Start and end times for the school day are not published in public materials.
Bus service details	Bus service details HCAS provides a school bus transportation service; arrangements are coordinated through the bus transportation contact (Nunu Sun) and the appropriate transportation channels.	Bus service details Public information about a school bus service is not listed in public materials.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application and admissions fees - Admissions test fees (payable to confirm the test appointment): K3 (Kindergarten 3) – NTD 2,000; Grades 1–3 – NTD 3,000; Grades 4–12 – NTD 5,000. - No separate, specific ‘‘application fee'' amount for general admission is published in the school's public admissions information; the admissions test fee above is the only application-related fee itemised. Tuition fees by year group - The school's public pages do not publish a term-by-term or year-by-year tuition schedule (no numeric tuition rates per grade or per term were posted on the accessible admissions or FAQ pages). A tuition pay slip is issued once enrollment documents are completed and returned. Billing schedule and payment terms - After acceptance and completion of enrollment documents, a tuition pay slip is issued with a due date; the pay slip is the billing instrument used to request tuition payment. - The admissions test appointment is confirmed only after the test fee is paid; that test fee can be paid in cash at the Parent Services Desk according to the admissions guidance. - No detailed public schedule of tuition instalments, semester/term breakdowns, or standard payment deadlines (for example: annual vs. per-term billing, or instalment plans) was published on the school's admissions or FAQ pages. Boarding fees (if applicable) - Hsinchu County American School operates as a day school; no boarding programme or boarding fees are published or described. Other costs and fees - English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is charged as an additional fee when required; participation in the EAL programme is mandatory if assigned. - Families are responsible for purchasing required student devices (mandatory in Grades 7–12; encouraged in Grades 5–6) and for textbooks and course materials as required by grade level. - Uniform purchases and related parent-service transactions are handled through the Parent Services office (an email contact is provided for Parent Services). Specific uniform prices were not published on the public pages. - No itemised lists of other miscellaneous fees (for example: transport fees, activity/workbook fees, facility fees, or technology fees with fixed amounts) were published on the accessible admissions or FAQ pages. Refund information - No comprehensive refund policy for tuition or fees (for example: pro‑rata refunds for withdrawal by week or semester) was published on the accessible admissions and FAQ pages. The public admissions information does not list specific refund rules. Fee payment options - The school issues a tuition pay slip for payment after enrollment; the admissions test fee can be paid in cash at the Parent Services Desk to confirm the test appointment. No explicit, published details on other payment methods (for example: credit card acceptance, online payment portal, or bank transfer instructions) were found on the public admissions, FAQ, or contact pages. Summary of findings and missing details - Available, specific fee items located on the school's public pages: admissions test fees (K3 / Grades 1–3 / Grades 4–12), a statement that EAL incurs additional fees, device/textbook responsibility, and administrative contact points (Parent Services). - Missing from the publicly accessible admissions/FAQ/contact pages: numeric tuition rates by grade or term; a published billing schedule (term dates and instalment options); a detailed refund policy; published prices for uniforms, transportation, or other recurring charges; and explicit payment method instructions (bank transfer details or credit card acceptance). - Pages checked during this review include the school admissions and FAQ pages, the contact/Parent Services information, and the school home page. If you require these specific numeric tuition amounts, billing dates, refund terms, uniform prices, or payment instructions for a database entry, those items were not posted on the school's public admissions/FAQ/contact pages and will need to be obtained directly from the school's admissions or Parent Services office using the contact details provided.	Fee details Application and assessment fees - International Aptitude Diagnostic (IAD) assessment fee: TWD 2,000. - Upon offer of admission, families are issued an invoice for an administrative/registration (administrative processing) fee; the invoice and payment instructions are issued to the primary parent contact as part of the admission confirmation process. Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year) - The school publishes a full tuition and fees schedule for each academic year in its Admission Prospectus for the upcoming school year (SY2026–2027). The Prospectus is linked from the Admissions materials and is the document that contains the detailed per-grade and per-semester (per-term) tuition figures. - Specific numeric tuition amounts by grade and by semester/annual total are not available on the publicly accessible admissions summary pages. The detailed per-term and per-year figures required for a complete grade-by-grade breakdown are contained in the prospectus document referenced above. Billing schedule and payment terms - After an offer is made, a tuition payment slip (billing statement) with a specified due date is issued to admitted families; payment of the invoice is required to confirm enrollment. Administrative/registration billing and associated instructions are sent to the primary parent contact at the time of admission decision. - The admissions materials indicate the school operates on a semester/academic-year enrolment model (semester timing and related billing cycles are set in the annual prospectus and admissions communications). Boarding fees (if applicable) - No boarding program or boarding fee schedule is listed in the school's publicly posted program or admissions summaries. The school presents as a day international secondary program for Grades 7–12. No boarding fees are published on the accessible admissions and About pages. Other costs and charges - The admissions summaries and public pages reference the IAD assessment and administrative/registration charges described above; other typical ancillary charges (uniforms, textbooks, learning materials, school lunch, transportation, extracurricular program fees, standardized exam fees) are not itemized on the public admissions summary pages. The full prospectus lists any mandatory and optional additional fees. Refund information - A formal refund policy (for example, rules governing refunds of annual/semester tuition, registration fees, or meal fees) is not published on the admissions summary pages. The complete refund terms and withdrawal/refund schedule are provided in the school's full admissions prospectus and invoice documentation issued on admission. Fee payment options - Public admissions materials do not list the detailed accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, online credit-card payment, in-person payment methods). Payment instructions and permitted payment methods are included with the registration/administrative invoice issued to admitted families.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement The school requires a uniform; uniform purchases are handled by the Parent Services team.	Uniform requirement All students are required to wear HIA uniforms and to follow the HIA Dress Code.
Food options	Food options 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.	Food options —
House system	House system 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.	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership 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.	Governance and ownership 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.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details 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.	Curriculum details 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.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression 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.	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning 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.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) 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.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language 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	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing 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.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding 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.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview HCAS is located in Zhubei City, Hsinchu County, Taiwan. The indoor space includes 30 classrooms, two science labs, a robotics lab, a computer lab, a library, an art studio, a music room, a dance studio, a gymnasium, a kindergarten play area, a cafeteria, and an audiovisual room. Outdoors, the campus features a soccer field, a basketball court, and two play areas. A community garden is in development to enhance the campus environment.	Facilities overview The HIA campus is a newly constructed, technology-rich building designed to support its international curriculum. The core spaces include a Lecture Hall, a Science Lab (Science Laboratory), an Art Room (Art Studio), an Indoor Gymnasium, and a Dance Studio. The lobby and dedicated learning spaces support teaching and student activities throughout the day. The campus is located at No. 215, Aikou 2nd Rd., Zhubei City, Hsinchu County. These facilities emphasize hands-on learning, arts, and physical education.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities The gymnasium supports indoor sports, and the campus outdoor facilities include a soccer field and a basketball court.	Sports facilities Indoor Gymnasium is the primary sports facility on campus and supports physical education and indoor activities.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities Academic facilities include 30 classrooms, two science labs, a robotics lab, a computer lab, a library, an art studio, a music room, a dance studio, and an audiovisual room.	Academic facilities Academic spaces include a Lecture Hall and a Science Lab (Science Laboratory), with additional science facilities listed on site.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Athletic teams include Boys Basketball (G9-12), Girls Basketball (G6-12), Girls Volleyball (G6-12), Boys Soccer (G9-12), Badminton (G6-12), and Tennis (G7-12). Academic teams include World Scholar Cup (G6-12), MUN (G7-12), and VEX Robotics (G6-12). Labs and ECs provide lab-based learning with teacher mentors and student-led projects, fostering collaboration and ownership of learning. House and Student Council are part of the extracurricular life.	Extra curricular facilities Creative and performing arts spaces include an Art Room (Art Studio) and a Dance Studio, which support arts-related and movement-based extracurricular activities.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History HCAS is an independent, college-preparatory, co-educational day school in Zhubei City, Taiwan with 360 students in grades K–12 on a single campus. The Dalton Plan informs its educational approach, emphasizing freedom and cooperation, with laboratories as centers of discovery. The House system supports school spirit and belonging and assigns students and staff to one of four houses named after Chinese mythological gods. The school motto is AUT VIAM INVENIAM AUT FACIAM, and the mission is to educate the whole person through the Dalton Plan to develop individuals who contribute to humanity. The school is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).	History Hsinchu International Academy (HIA) was co-founded in 2022 by Dr. Jack Huang and Dr. Jase Lau under the STAR Korrnell Education Foundation. HIA is part of the STAR Korrnell Education Group, which was founded by Dr. Johnson Huang in 2007. Dr. Johnson Huang is also the founder of the Ton-Yen Healthcare Group, which started Ton-Yen General Hospital in Zhubei in 1995. HIA operates as an Experimental Institute and is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). The STAR Korrnell Education Group aims to provide high-quality bilingual education and prepare students to become future leaders.
Community	Community HCAS's mission states it educates the whole person through the Dalton Plan and fosters lifelong learners who are healthy, creative, social, and globally minded. The Seven Cs framework guides the curriculum, including Compassion, Collaboration, Community, Contribution, Creativity, Critical-thinking, and Communication. The Dalton Plan and House system promote independence, collaboration, and a sense of belonging. HCAS highlights community stories and events via HCAS Stories and Community Events.	Community Community outreach is a core component of HIA's student life. The school offers many opportunities for students to engage in community outreach activities, partnering with non-profit organizations at local and international levels, including World Vision Taiwan, Genesis Social Welfare Foundation, and Lions International. HIA also collaborates with healthcare affiliates Ton-Yen General Hospital and the Taiwan IVF Group, offering in-hospital volunteering opportunities. The Life Education program underpins the school culture, developing self-awareness, empathy, leadership, and responsible global citizenship.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association There is no publicly documented PTA in HIA's public materials. Parent involvement appears to be supported through community outreach and volunteering programs, rather than a formal PTA. The Community Outreach program partners with World Vision, Genesis Social Welfare Foundation, and Lions International. HIA also coordinates in-hospital volunteering opportunities with Ton-Yen General Hospital and the Taiwan IVF Group. School events and News & Events posts illustrate active family engagement in campus life.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual HIA provides several academic and intellectual activities beyond the classroom. The Extracurricular Activities include math club and chess club, along with yearbook and other clubs that foster cognitive and problem-solving skills. The Model United Nations program engages students in researching global issues, drafting resolutions, and debating with peers from across Taiwan. The school also hosts science fairs as part of events and offers summer and winter camps, with middle-school camps offering varied activities and high-school programs focused on academics.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative HIA offers arts and creative activities as part of its extracurricular program. The program includes choir and dance clubs, and the yearbook club provides a platform for creative work. These arts-based activities offer students opportunities to express themselves and collaborate with peers outside the classroom.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language HIA supports cultural and language development through its Model United Nations program, which involves researching global issues, drafting resolutions, and debating among participants from across Taiwan. The school also runs community outreach activities in partnership with international NGOs and local organizations, fostering global citizenship and cultural awareness. These activities provide students with opportunities to interact with peers from diverse backgrounds and to understand different perspectives.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies HIA offers recreational clubs, social groups, and informal interest-based activities beyond academics. The Extracurricular Activities include sports, choir, dance, math club, chess club, and yearbook club, providing opportunities for peer interaction and teamwork. The Student Council organizes Spirit Week and other school-wide activities to foster social bonds and leadership among students.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service HIA supports community service and volunteering through its Community Outreach program, partnering with World Vision, Genesis Social Welfare Foundation, and Lions International. The school also collaborates with Ton-Yen General Hospital and Taiwan IVF Group to offer in-hospital volunteering opportunities. Students can participate in volunteering and internship experiences to develop empathy and social responsibility.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional HIA develops leadership and professional skills through its Student Council, with on-campus elections and student-led activities that shape campus culture. Spirit Week is organized by Student Council and involves broad student participation. The Advisory Program supports personal and academic development, and university and career counseling assists high school students in planning post-secondary paths, including overseas options.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing HIA emphasizes lifestyle and wellbeing through its Physical Wellbeing & Sports program, organizing various sports teams and clubs to boost fitness, conditioning, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Students have opportunities to participate in competitions and inter-school games and tournaments. In addition, Summer and Winter Camps provide additional structured experiences outside the regular school year, with middle-school camps offering varied activities and high-school camps focusing on academics.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision The school teaches in English.	Language provision English is the language of instruction, with a US-based curriculum delivered in English for Grades 7–12. Mandarin Chinese is taught as a World Language; Chinese Language and Culture is offered in Middle School and High School, and AP Chinese is available within AP courses. An EAL Support Program assists non-native English speakers, accelerating English language development and aligning to WIDA and California ELD standards; EAL lessons are provided with designated EAL staff shadowing content-area teachers, and an EAL portfolio is maintained for each student with end-of-semester evaluations to guide ongoing support.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations WASC accreditation.	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 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.	Admissions 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.
Scholarships	Scholarships The school reports that graduates receive scholarships; the Class of 2025 (28 students) has been awarded scholarships totaling over NT$58.4 million.	Scholarships 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).
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist The school operates on a seat-availability basis rather than a formal waitlist.
	View full profile →	View full profile →