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Taiwan, Taipei
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The school is a fully licensed, independent international school in Hsinchu, Taiwan, offering education from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12.
The school provides a strong focus on academics and creative arts as part of its program and has a campus designed to support learning in both areas.
The Elementary curriculum includes English-language core subjects and Chinese Studies, with additional language and cultural experiences (e.g., French and orchestra) and after-school clubs.
The school offers after-school clubs and activities such as French, orchestra, chess, swimming, and other arts and athletics options.
The curriculum emphasizes real-world learning, internships, field trips, and service-oriented experiences as part of its experiential learning approach.
College counseling is available and the school supports college admission planning for graduates.
The school aims to develop students' social and emotional well-being alongside academics, with an emphasis on a warm, supportive community.
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.
