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Taiwan, New Taipei City
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The Hankel program offers hands-on, beyond-classroom enrichment such as the G7 STEAM Immersive Experience for Grade 7, which emphasizes independent thinking, collaboration, and real-world engineering challenges. A winter learning project focuses on problem-solving thinking and a business mindset, with students planning booths, pricing strategies, and engaging in on-site operations. The elementary program includes HIAPE 8-BIT CAMP – Future Creators, combining ESL, logic, geometry, design, and STEAM through game-inspired missions. The middle school also hosts the HIAMS Winter Workshop for Grade 7 as an intensive project-based learning opportunity.
Arts enrichment is supported through dedicated creative programs and spaces. HIAPE 8-BIT CAMP – Future Creators includes an Art (Design & Pixels) component within its missions. Hankel Kindergarten provides an indoor auditorium and a talent studio to support arts learning and performances beyond daily classes. Expansion plans include music rooms to support music education and performing arts, enhancing the school's creative facilities.
Kindergarten offers theme-based learning with storytelling, art, music, dance, and play, plus bilingual or full-day English immersion. The broader Hankel program emphasizes a multilingual, play-based, and research-rich environment to develop language skills and a global perspective. Hankel positions itself as a bridge to the international community and fosters cultural awareness through its educational philosophy. The school hosts cultural events and celebrations, such as the Christmas Carnival, that involve students, families, and staff.
Extracurricular and hobby-oriented enrichment include gaming-inspired programming and camps. The HIAPE 8-BIT CAMP – Future Creators combines English learning, math logic, art, and STEAM through themed missions. The elementary and middle schools run seasonal workshops such as the HIAMS Winter Workshop for Grade 7. The school also hosts Sports Day and other athletic events to promote physical activity.
Community engagement is embedded in Hankel's curriculum, particularly in the middle school through cross-disciplinary learning and community involvement. The educational approach aims to prepare students to participate in the international community. The school also hosts community-oriented events, such as the Christmas Carnival, that bring together students, families, and staff.
Leadership and professional development are fostered through project-based work and collaboration in STEAM programs. The G7 STEAM Immersive Experience highlights professionalism via teamwork, communication, and responsible use of equipment. The Learning Beyond Textbooks initiative emphasizes problem-solving and a business mindset, including booth planning and customer interaction. Hankel's core development framework—Incubate × Explore × Illuminate × Empower—underscores leadership and personal growth across the curriculum.
Facilities expansion includes a gym and climbing facilities, as well as grassy outdoor spaces to support physical activity and recreation. Sports Day is a regular school event that promotes fitness and team participation. The expansion also includes music rooms to support musical education and well-being through the arts.
HIAPE Hankel International Academy in Linkou, New Taipei City, brings together Hankel International Kindergarten, Hankel International Academy of Primary Education, and Hankel Experimental Education Academy – Junior High Division. The Kindergarten opened in August 2020; the Primary program was established in August 2022; the Junior High Division opened in August 2025. The campus is located at No. 9, Ln. 25, Donghu Rd., Linkou 244. The school offers English-language education with bilingual options in the early years and English-based instruction for elementary and middle levels. The curriculum is described as multilingual, play-based, and cross-disciplinary, combining humanities, science, mathematics, and technology, with a focus on inquiry and project work. The Elementary curriculum emphasizes English and STEAM; the Middle School program adopts a flexible, competency-based approach and a global perspective. The aim is to prepare students to participate confidently in the international community.
