Hsinchu International Academy (HIA)

HIA provides several academic and intellectual activities beyond the classroom. The Extracurricular Activities include math club and chess club, along with yearbook and other clubs that foster cognitive and problem-solving skills. The Model United Nations program engages students in researching global issues, drafting resolutions, and debating with peers from across Taiwan. The school also hosts science fairs as part of events and offers summer and winter camps, with middle-school camps offering varied activities and high-school programs focused on academics.

HIA offers arts and creative activities as part of its extracurricular program. The program includes choir and dance clubs, and the yearbook club provides a platform for creative work. These arts-based activities offer students opportunities to express themselves and collaborate with peers outside the classroom.

HIA supports cultural and language development through its Model United Nations program, which involves researching global issues, drafting resolutions, and debating among participants from across Taiwan. The school also runs community outreach activities in partnership with international NGOs and local organizations, fostering global citizenship and cultural awareness. These activities provide students with opportunities to interact with peers from diverse backgrounds and to understand different perspectives.

HIA offers recreational clubs, social groups, and informal interest-based activities beyond academics. The Extracurricular Activities include sports, choir, dance, math club, chess club, and yearbook club, providing opportunities for peer interaction and teamwork. The Student Council organizes Spirit Week and other school-wide activities to foster social bonds and leadership among students.

HIA supports community service and volunteering through its Community Outreach program, partnering with World Vision, Genesis Social Welfare Foundation, and Lions International. The school also collaborates with Ton-Yen General Hospital and Taiwan IVF Group to offer in-hospital volunteering opportunities. Students can participate in volunteering and internship experiences to develop empathy and social responsibility.

HIA develops leadership and professional skills through its Student Council, with on-campus elections and student-led activities that shape campus culture. Spirit Week is organized by Student Council and involves broad student participation. The Advisory Program supports personal and academic development, and university and career counseling assists high school students in planning post-secondary paths, including overseas options.

HIA emphasizes lifestyle and wellbeing through its Physical Wellbeing & Sports program, organizing various sports teams and clubs to boost fitness, conditioning, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Students have opportunities to participate in competitions and inter-school games and tournaments. In addition, Summer and Winter Camps provide additional structured experiences outside the regular school year, with middle-school camps offering varied activities and high-school camps focusing on academics.