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Hsinchu American School is located on Chung Hua University campus in Xiangshan District, Hsinchu City, Taiwan. The campus address is No. 707, Sec. 2, Wufu Road, Hsinchu City 300110, and the school describes itself as situated on the Chung Hua University campus. Campus hours are 08:00–16:20, with front gate hours of 07:30–09:00 and 14:50–16:30 for arrivals and departures.
HAS offers education from Grade 1 through Grade 12, described as a college-preparatory international school. This range positions HAS as a full-sided PK-12 program, with a stated focus on preparing students for tertiary study in English-language programs.
HAS is a private international day school. Official materials identify HAS as co-educational and licensed by Taiwan's Ministry of Education and Hsinchu Education Bureau, with registration and an American connection through the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT). The campus is on Chung Hua University grounds in Hsinchu.
The HAS website does not publish a formal SEN policy; however, HAS provides an Academic Advising program for grades 6–12 to support students' academic planning and college preparation, with regular monthly meetings. Families seeking detailed SEN provisions should contact the school for current offerings.
HAS is affiliated with the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and is licensed by the Taiwan Ministry of Education and the Hsinchu Education Bureau. This reflects its American-inspired curriculum within Taiwan's international-school framework.
There is no religious affiliation listed for Hsinchu American School on its public materials.
School/ campus hours run from 08:00 to 16:20 each day, with a front-gate entry window from 07:30–09:00 and a late-afternoon gate window from 14:50–16:30. Details about daily break and lunch schedules are not specified in the public pages; families should consult the calendar for grade-specific timing.
HAS provides a school transportation service with door-to-door options across various districts in Hsinchu City and Hsinchu County, offering about ten designated routes. There are also shuttle arrangements from Hsinchu High-Speed Rail Station to campus. To enroll or inquire, contact Mr. Eric Huang at +886-3-520-3211, ext. 620.
Hsinchu American School (HAS) – Fee overview for the 2025-2026 academic year (current as of January 2026). All figures are in NT$. Tuition is charged per semester, with annual equivalents shown where appropriate. The school also lists several mandatory annual fees and new-student charges. HAS publishes a downloadable 2025-2026 Tuition and Fees document for detailed breakdowns.
Hsinchu American School (HAS) is a private, international school offering education from Grade 1 through Grade 12. It is accredited by Taiwan's Ministry of Education and the Hsinchu Education Bureau, registered with the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), and holds Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) accreditation (six‑year terms in 2015 and in 2021). The campus sits on Chung Hua University grounds and provides facilities such as an indoor gym, a 300‑seat theater, a swimming pool, science and robotics labs, a library, music rooms, two art rooms, and a student activity center. HAS follows an American‑based curriculum with an AP program starting in Grade 6, built on Common Core and California State Standards. The academic program uses a rotating A/B day block schedule, with up to eight credits per year and AP courses integrated within the schedule. The school emphasizes university preparation, critical thinking, collaboration and communication, and offers access to university‑level coursework within a community‑oriented setting. The school also notes a bus service to the HSR station as part of its transportation options.
