Taiwan, Taichung
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The school does not offer boarding. There is no dormitory on campus.
The school does not have uniforms. Students dress according to a dress code, and on PE days they wear the PE uniform.
The school offers an optional school lunch program. The lunch vendor is California Grill, with a weekly menu and accommodations for food allergies.
The American School in Taichung (AST) is an international, not-for-profit day school serving grades 1–12 in Taichung, Taiwan. The campus sits in the Dakeng Scenic Area, Beitun District, on a hillside setting. AST offers Elementary and Secondary education with English-language instruction and a core curriculum that includes Math, English Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, and Chinese as a subject, along with ICT, STEM Makerspace, and social-emotional learning. The school uses a Standards-Based Grading system and emphasizes small class sizes. The Head of School is Kelly Konicki. AST runs a robust program of co-curricular activities, including TAIMUN and Model United Nations, Robotics, and a range of clubs (e.g., Red Cross and Handmade for Help). The campus provides lunch and bus services to families, and the school maintains an active calendar of events and programs across grade levels. The contact address is No. 21-1 Chu Yuan Lane, Beitun District, Taichung 406051, Taiwan.