Taiwan, Taipei
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Acton Academy Taipei has bright studios designed for hands-on, project-based learning. The spaces include dedicated reading spots, a treehouse with a view of a nearby park, a makerspace, a kitchen for cooking and baking, and worktables for hands-on projects. Sinks are in every studio and UV-C lights in the ceiling support hygiene. A conference room supports teams to work in their own space, and bathrooms are clean and bright. The school uses neighborhood playgrounds, parks, a swimming pool, hiking trails, a public library, and museums as learning resources. The campus is steps from Xinbeitou MRT.
The learning environment supports hands-on subject work, including science, art, and technology, with small-group work and adaptive software for core skills. The school has a makerspace for project fabrication and a reading area for independent study. Sinks are in every studio and UV-C lights in the ceiling help keep spaces healthy. A conference room supports team collaboration in a private space. The school serves grades 1 to 9.
Learners engage in hands-on projects across science, art, and technology, including experiences such as architecture quests, film projects, and medical biology challenges. Students also participate in summer apprenticeships that can involve starting a venture, performing music, or programming a robot. Learning occurs in collaboration with peers and mentors, and includes Socratic discussions and character development activities. Field experiences use nearby resources such as playgrounds, parks, a swimming pool, hiking trails, a public library, and museums. Activities are integrated into the learner-centered model and emphasize real-world skill-building.
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.