American School in Taichung

Taiwan, Taichung

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Annual Fees

Name	Age	Fee	Track	Conditions
Grade 1	6	634,000 NTD	Elementary School	(Entrance Fee paid once at enrollment; Tuition 484,000 + Annual Registration 40,000 + Capital Fee 60,000 = 634,000)
Grade 2	7	584,000 NTD	Elementary School	Tuition 484,000 + Annual Registration 40,000 + Capital Fee 60,000 = 584,000
Grade 3	8	584,000 NTD	Elementary School	Tuition 484,000 + Annual Registration 40,000 + Capital Fee 60,000 = 584,000
Grade 4	9	584,000 NTD	Elementary School	Tuition 484,000 + Annual Registration 40,000 + Capital Fee 60,000 = 584,000
Grade 5	10	584,000 NTD	Elementary School	Tuition 484,000 + Annual Registration 40,000 + Capital Fee 60,000 = 584,000
Grade 6	11	616,000 NTD	Middle School	Tuition 516,000 + Annual Registration 40,000 + Capital Fee 60,000 = 616,000
Grade 7	12	616,000 NTD	Middle School	Tuition 516,000 + Annual Registration 40,000 + Capital Fee 60,000 = 616,000
Grade 8	13	616,000 NTD	Middle School	Tuition 516,000 + Annual Registration 40,000 + Capital Fee 60,000 = 616,000
Grade 9	14	636,000 NTD	High School	Tuition 536,000 + Annual Registration 40,000 + Capital Fee 60,000 = 636,000
Grade 10	15	636,000 NTD	High School	Tuition 536,000 + Annual Registration 40,000 + Capital Fee 60,000 = 636,000
Grade 11	16	636,000 NTD	High School	Tuition 536,000 + Annual Registration 40,000 + Capital Fee 60,000 = 636,000
Grade 12	17	636,000 NTD	High School	Tuition 536,000 + Annual Registration 40,000 + Capital Fee 60,000 = 636,000

Application Fees

Name	Fee	Conditions
Application Fee	0 NTD	Application-related fees (new and re-applications) are separate from annual tuition; not included in yearly totals

Enrollment Fees

Name	Fee	Conditions
Enrollment Fee	0 NTD	Not included unless specified (one-time in new admissions step)

Additional Fees

Name	Fee	Conditions
Annual Registration Fee	40,000 NTD	Per academic year
Entrance Fee	50,000 NTD	New student (first enrollment only)
Capital Fee	30,000 NTD	Per semester (2 semesters per year)

Fee Breakdown

Fees

Application Fees
- Application Fee (per test): TWD 3,000.
- Re-Application Fee (per test): TWD 2,000.

Required Non-Refundable and One-time Fees
- Entrance Fee (new student, first time): TWD 50,000.
- Annual Registration Fee (per academic year): TWD 40,000.
- Capital Fee (per semester): TWD 30,000.
- Individualized Support Fee (per semester; charged when individual support is agreed): TWD 42,500.

Tuition Fees (Refundable amounts listed per semester; annual amounts are two semesters)
- Elementary School (Grades 1–5): TWD 242,000 per semester — TWD 484,000 per year.
- Middle School (Grades 6–8): TWD 258,000 per semester — TWD 516,000 per year.
- High School (Grades 9–12): TWD 268,000 per semester — TWD 536,000 per year.
- Note: Students requiring agreed individualized support may be charged additional fees based on the level of support required. The Individualized Support Fee above is listed per semester where applicable.

Optional Service Fees (per semester)
- Lunch (pre-ordered semester program): Grades 1–5: TWD 17,100; Grades 6–12: TWD 18,000.
- Individual meal purchased on the day of need: TWD 250 per meal.
- Bus (round trip only): TWD 34,000 per semester.

Penalty and Included Items
- Late fee on overdue tuition and fees: TWD 5,000.
- Items included in fees at no additional charge: accident insurance, yearbook, PE uniform, and student planner.

Billing Schedule and Payment Terms
- All tuition and other school fees are payable in new Taiwan dollars (TWD).
- Payment deadlines for the 2025–2026 academic year are:
- First semester fees due in full on or before June 30, 2025.
- Second semester fees due in full on or before November 30, 2025.
- If a student enrolls after the school year begins, tuition and optional fees will be prorated; all other fees (registration, entrance, capital, etc.) must be paid in full.
- Families with three or more children are entitled to a 25% reduction in tuition for each child beginning with the third child (tuition only).

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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.

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