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Taiwan, Taipei
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Acton Academy Taipei opened in September 2018, led by co-founder Dr. Jenny Wang and founding families, to introduce Acton's learner‑driven model in Taipei. It began by serving grades 1–9 as part of the Acton Academy network, which started in the United States in 2009 and had 300+ affiliates worldwide by 2022. In December 2025, the school announced plans to launch a high school studio for rising middle schoolers in Fall 2026, with a downtown location near Da'an Park. The campus is located at 1F, No. 167 Guangming Road, Beitou District, Taipei, and Acton Taipei is accredited through the International Association of Learner Driven Schools and approved by the Taipei City Government as an experimental education group; it is a non-profit foundation registered in Taiwan.
Acton Taipei describes its community as a tight-knit group formed by founding families and an incredible guide who helped launch the school. Parent testimonials emphasize a strong Acton families/community network that supports independent, project-based learning. The site highlights hands-on, real-world projects that involve the community, such as writing plays, starting businesses, and planting community gardens. The learning spaces also make use of the neighborhood environment, including parks and libraries in the surrounding area, reflecting community integration into daily learning.
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.
