American School in Taichung

Located in the hills of the DaKeng Scenic Area in Beitun District, Taichung. The campus is described as tucked at the base of the hills in a hillside setting near the Dakeng area. The street address is 21-1 Chu Yuan Lane, Beitun, Taichung 406051, Taiwan. The site is accessible by local roads and the school operates bus routes from the campus.

AST is an all-through school serving grades 1 through 12. It comprises an Elementary School and a Secondary School (covering middle and high school).

AST operates as a fee-paying, day international school that is co-educational. It is described as a co-ed international school that serves global students and uses English as the language of instruction.

The Counseling Department provides social-emotional well-being and academic achievement support, with counselors available to students and families and the option to arrange external therapy referrals. In Elementary, a student support team works with teachers to address students' needs.

There is no formal country affiliation stated; AST operates in Taiwan as an international school with an American-style college-preparatory program.

No religious affiliation is stated in official materials.

Secondary daily programming runs from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with an 8:00–8:20 advisory, regular class blocks, and a midday lunch; Fridays use a shortened schedule. Elementary programming centers on a Morning Meeting and core subjects (Math, ELA, Science, Social Studies) plus SEL, Chinese, and library time, with a student support team addressing needs.

AST provides a school bus service with morning routes and after-school options; ES students are transported to and from designated stops, and there are two afternoon routes for early release (12:20 p.m. and 3:45 p.m.) plus a late bus at 5:10 p.m. The drop-off is across the street from the morning pickup location, and route changes are reviewed during the first two weeks of the school year.

The American School in Taichung provides an American-style, college-preparatory curriculum for students in grades 1–12, and is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. In Elementary School, core subjects are Math, English Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies, with additional Chinese, ICT, STEM Makerspace, SEL, art, music, PE, and library; instruction uses a Standards-Based Grading system and features daily Morning Meetings based on Responsive Classroom. The Elementary program also offers field trips and community service experiences to broaden learning, with collaboration among homeroom teachers, the learning director, and student support teams. In Secondary School, Advanced Placement courses are available as part of a college-preparatory track, with a focus on personalized learning and global connections through faculty, alumni, and external partners. AST hosts a range of co-curriculars, including Clubs and Sports, TAIMUN, robotics, and student government to complement academic study.

The Counseling Department provides Social Emotional Well-Being support, maintains an advisory program, and counselors assist students with study habits, friendships and healthy relationships, as well as periods of stress or anxiety; staff include Student Well-Being Counselor Rubecca Hou and College Prep and Guidance Counselor Jenny Chen.

AST lists a Student Support Specialist and a Learning Support Specialist on its staff, with Ms. Jenny Chen as Counselor in the Student Support Specialist role and Ms. Carmen Wofford as Learning Support Specialist, indicating targeted student support though no published list of SEN categories is provided.

EAL support is provided through multilingual language specialists, including Multi-Lingual Language Program Coordinator Ms. Catherine Stark (MLL Specialist) and Secondary ML Specialist Ms. Joanna Morgan, with EAL placement or language support considered during admissions.

Mental wellbeing is integrated into counseling with a focus on Social Emotional Well-Being under Counseling Domains and dedicated counselors.

Safeguarding and child protection are addressed through the Parent Student Handbook and Child Protection program, including an Incident Reporting Form posted on campus and incidents managed by administrators and counselors.

1. Campus Tour. AST encourages prospective families to visit the campus and see the facilities in person. Tours are by appointment, so you should contact the Office of Admissions to schedule a time that works for you. This is your chance to observe classrooms, talk with staff, and ask questions about the school environment. (Office of Admissions contact and tour guideline are in the Admissions procedures.)

2. Submit Application and Documents. Complete the application and gather all required documents before submission. You must provide the application form, two letters of recommendation, complete records from previous schools (with English translation if needed), a copy of a current non-ROC passport, two 2-inch photos, a Doctor's certification of good health (completed Medical Form), and the non-refundable application processing fee of NT$3,000. Once submitted, materials become the property of the school.

3. Admission Interview/Test. For Grade 1 applicants, an English interview assesses reading, writing and basic math; for Grade 2 and above, applicants take an English proficiency test (speaking, listening, reading, writing) plus a computer-based math test. The process may include additional testing as needed. results are used for internal assessment and are not disclosed as a standalone score.

4. Admission Committee Review. The Admissions Committee reviews the application materials, test results, and interview outcomes to determine acceptance, appropriate grade level, and any potential English as an Additional Language (EAL) needs. Acceptability factors include passport status (foreign passport from non-ROC countries), academic history (average around B or equivalent), and age requirements. There are specific passport restrictions and conditions noted for various nationalities.

5. Admission Decision. The school will call to inform you of the admission decision and discuss registration and orientation steps for successful applicants. In some cases, a conditional offer of acceptance may be made based on meeting certain requirements.

6. Orientation and Scheduling. After tuition and fees are fully paid, counselors will help schedule classes for secondary students and place elementary students by grade level. New Student Orientation is held to welcome students before the new school year. Late arrivals and exchanges may be accommodated if space allows, but earlier applications are encouraged.

7. Required Admission Documents. In addition to the core application items, ensure you submit the Completed Medical Form and other required documents as listed (Application form, Two recommendation letters, and Completed Medical Form). The school notes that admissions materials are to be kept on file and not forwarded elsewhere.

3) Scholarships. AST does not publish a scholarship or financial-aid program on its admissions or tuition pages. The published fees and payment schedules show required and optional charges but do not indicate any merit or need-based scholarships. If you are seeking financial assistance, it is not described in the current published materials.

2) Waitlist/Pool. AST uses a rolling admissions process, with applications considered throughout the school year as space permits. There is no publicly described waitlist or pool system in the published admissions materials; decisions are made as applications are reviewed and space becomes available. Families should plan for potential openings by scheduling a campus tour and submitting an early application.