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Hsinchu International School is located at No. 290, Niu Pu East Road, Hsinchu 30091, Taiwan (ROC). The address is provided on the school's contact page, which also notes the nearby access routes and suggests taxi options from Chupei HSR station or Hsinchu railway station if you're arriving by public transport. For driving, the site gives directions from both the north and the south and includes a Chinese address for taxi drivers.
HIS provides education from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12, with separate Elementary and Secondary departments. The site describes its continuous Pre-K to 12 program on the “HIS at a glance” page.
HIS is a private, independent international school. It has historic roots tied to the Netherlands, but today it operates as an independent, English-language international school (with an English-language Western curriculum) and does not list a boarding program on its site.
The school runs an English as a Second Language (ESL) department to support students with limited English proficiency. Other Special Educational Needs (SEN) provisions are not detailed on the site.
There is no formal country affiliation stated on the HIS website. Historically, the school is noted as having Dutch origins and being licensed via the Dutch Trade Office, but it currently presents itself as an independent international school.
The HIS site does not indicate any religious affiliation; it presents a secular, values-based approach to education.
The site does not publish daily start/end times or a detailed daily schedule publicly. It does publish a school calendar with term dates and holidays, and the calendar is available on the site for planning purposes. For exact daily timings, families are advised to contact the school.
HIS lists four bus routes (Bus 1–Bus 4) serving various areas around Hsinchu (e.g., Guanxin area, Costco area, TIEDAO/Bade Road area, and Downtown) with pick-up points and community stops noted on the Bus Route page. The site does not publicly publish bus operator details or exact schedules; families should contact the school for current routes, timings, and arrangements.
Hsinchu International School (HIS) publishes separate fee schedules for Elementary and Secondary. The current published fee year is 2025–2026, and HIS operates on two semesters per academic year (first semester and second semester). Fees are quoted in New Taiwan Dollars (NT$).
Located in Hsinchu City's Xiangshan District, Hsinchu International School sits on Niu Pu East Road near Xiangshan Elementary School. Founded in 1981, it is an international school offering a Western program taught in English. The school is fully licensed and holds Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) accreditation, with ECIS listing. It serves Pre‑Kindergarten through Grade 12 and draws students from around 20 nationalities. Class sizes range from 10 to 20 students, with an average teacher‑student ratio of about 14:1. The curriculum focuses on developing the whole child, combining core academics with arts, languages and real‑world experiences. Students study Chinese, and French is available as a subject; ESL supports learners who need extra help. The campus provides a bus service and a broad range of after‑school activities, including chess, orchestra and swimming. The Head of HIS is Rowena Lines, and the school aims to prepare students for university admission globally.
