American School in Taichung

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.

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.

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.