Top IB Curriculum International Schools in Taiwan

Hsinchu County American School

American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP) · Ages 3 to 18

Acton Academy Taipei

Advanced Placement (AP), Cambridge (Secondary) · Ages 6 to 18

Acton Academy Taipei operates as part of the Acton Academy network. The campus is in Beitou District, with the elementary studio a short walk from Xinbeitou MRT Station and the middle/high school studio a short walk from Guting MRT Station. The school emphasizes learner-driven, project-based learning through its Quest framework (Learn to Do, Learn to Learn, Learn to Be) and a focus on three core areas: Core Skills, Collaboration, and Creating. The school currently serves grades 1–9, with plans to launch a high school (Fall 2026). The surrounding area offers nearby parks, libraries, museums, and other community resources.

Kaohsiung American School

American Curriculum, IB (MYP) · Ages 4 to 18

Kaohsiung American School (KAS) is a private PreK–12 international school founded in 1989 in Zuoying District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. It delivers American standards-based curricula alongside the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme, with English as the language of instruction and Chinese taught as a national language option. The school serves students from early years through high school, supported by English as an Additional Language and learning support services. The campus is LEED-certified and features a 400-seat performing arts theater, five science laboratories, a state-of-the-art elementary STEAM makerspace, a library, and the Thomas Farrell Athletics Complex, including a swimming pool and rooftop tennis court. KAS offers the Future Leaders Program, Global Online Academy electives, and a broad range of clubs and activities. Tuition is charged per semester, with additional required and capital fees. The school emphasizes student-centered learning, service, and global citizenship within a diverse, multinational community for new families.

Taipei American School

American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP) · Ages 4 to 18

Taipei American School (TAS) is a private international day school in Taipei's Tianmu area offering an American-based education for KA through Grade 12. The language of instruction is English, with Mandarin taught as an additional language from Kindergarten onward. TAS is hosted on a 15-acre campus in Tianmu, a northern suburb of Taipei, featuring a dedicated Arts Center, science and technology labs, multiple gymnasia, and extensive athletic facilities. The school provides AP and IB pathways within an American framework and serves a diverse expatriate community of around 2,400 students annually. TAS maintains bus service for many Taipei-area residents and emphasizes a co-educational environment without on-campus boarding.

I-Shou International School

IB (PYP), IB (MYP) · Ages 6 to 18

I-Shou International School is a private, co‑educational international/bilingual school in Dashu District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan. Founded in 2004, it offers multiple pathways for international-minded learners, including the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP), together with the Cambridge IGCSE for some grades and Taiwan's national curriculum for selected cohorts. The campus sits in the E‑Da community area of Kaohsiung and features a boarding house for students in grades 6–12, a diverse programme of global trips, and extensive sports and activities. The school emphasises bilingual education and inquiry-based learning, delivering English as the core language of instruction, with Chinese language study and bilingual options in the upper grades. It is led by Principal Chien Wei (Roger) Lee (since 2022) and is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the Taiwanese Ministry of Education, with IB programmes and Cambridge IGCSE in its international pathways. The school maintains a strong university admissions track record for graduates and offers a wide range of co‑curricular activities, including Model United Nations, robotics, chess, and a large sports/activities programme.