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| Name | Age | Fee | Track | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten 1 (Age 3) | 3 | 435,000 NT$ | Elementary | (Two semesters per academic year; fees due August 20 for Semester 1 and January 14 for Semester 2. For new enrollments mid-year, tuition and one-time first-year fees are prorated by academic quarters. If withdrawal occurs during the first four weeks of a semester, 50% of tuition, lunch and transportation fees are refundable; after four weeks, no refund. All other fees are non-refundable. First-year only: Registration NT$35,000 and Capital NT$40,000 are one-time fees; annual tuition is NT$360,000 for subsequent years.) |
| Kindergarten 2 (Age 4) | 4 | 360,000 NT$ | Elementary | (Two semesters per academic year; due August 20 for Semester 1 and January 14 for Semester 2. For new enrollments mid-year, tuition and lunch/transportation if applicable are prorated by academic quarters. If withdrawal occurs during the first four weeks of a semester, 50% of tuition, lunch and transportation fees are refundable; after four weeks, no refund. All other fees are non-refundable.) |
| Kindergarten 3 (Age 5) | 5 | 360,000 NT$ | Elementary | (Two semesters per academic year; due August 20 for Semester 1 and January 14 for Semester 2. For new enrollments mid-year, tuition and lunch/transportation if applicable are prorated by academic quarters. If withdrawal occurs during the first four weeks of a semester, 50% of tuition, lunch and transportation fees are refundable; after four weeks, no refund. All other fees are non-refundable.) |
| Grade 1 (Age 6) | 6 | 382,000 NT$ | Elementary | (Two semesters per academic year; due August 20 for Semester 1 and January 14 for Semester 2. For new enrollments mid-year, tuition and lunch/transportation if applicable are prorated by academic quarters. If withdrawal occurs during the first four weeks of a semester, 50% of tuition, lunch and transportation fees are refundable; after four weeks, no refund. All other fees are non-refundable.) |
| Grade 2 (Age 7) | 7 | 382,000 NT$ | Elementary | (Two semesters per academic year; due August 20 for Semester 1 and January 14 for Semester 2. For new enrollments mid-year, tuition and lunch/transportation if applicable are prorated by academic quarters. If withdrawal occurs during the first four weeks of a semester, 50% of tuition, lunch and transportation fees are refundable; after four weeks, no refund. All other fees are non-refundable.) |
| Grade 3 (Age 8) | 8 | 382,000 NT$ | Elementary | (Two semesters per academic year; due August 20 for Semester 1 and January 14 for Semester 2. For new enrollments mid-year, tuition and lunch/transportation if applicable are prorated by academic quarters. If withdrawal occurs during the first four weeks of a semester, 50% of tuition, lunch and transportation fees are refundable; after four weeks, no refund. All other fees are non-refundable.) |
| Grade 4 (Age 9) | 9 | 382,000 NT$ | Elementary | (Two semesters per academic year; due August 20 for Semester 1 and January 14 for Semester 2. For new enrollments mid-year, tuition and lunch/transportation if applicable are prorated by academic quarters. If withdrawal occurs during the first four weeks of a semester, 50% of tuition, lunch and transportation fees are refundable; after four weeks, no refund. All other fees are non-refundable.) |
| Grade 5 (Age 10) | 10 | 396,000 NT$ | Elementary | (Two semesters per academic year; due August 20 for Semester 1 and January 14 for Semester 2. For new enrollments mid-year, tuition and lunch/transportation if applicable are prorated by academic quarters. If withdrawal occurs during the first four weeks of a semester, 50% of tuition, lunch and transportation fees are refundable; after four weeks, no refund. All other fees are non-refundable.) |
| Grade 6 (Age 11) | 11 | 396,000 NT$ | Elementary | (Two semesters per academic year; due August 20 for Semester 1 and January 14 for Semester 2. For new enrollments mid-year, tuition and lunch/transportation if applicable are prorated by academic quarters. If withdrawal occurs during the first four weeks of a semester, 50% of tuition, lunch and transportation fees are refundable; after four weeks, no refund. All other fees are non-refundable.) |
| Grade 7 (Age 12) | 12 | 496,000 NT$ | Secondary | (Two semesters per academic year; due August 20 for Semester 1 and January 14 for Semester 2. For new enrollments mid-year, tuition and lunch/transportation if applicable are prorated by academic quarters. If withdrawal occurs during the first four weeks of a semester, 50% of tuition, lunch and transportation fees are refundable; after four weeks, no refund. All other fees are non-refundable.) |
| Grade 8 (Age 13) | 13 | 496,000 NT$ | Secondary | (Two semesters per academic year; due August 20 for Semester 1 and January 14 for Semester 2. For new enrollments mid-year, tuition and lunch/transportation if applicable are prorated by academic quarters. If withdrawal occurs during the first four weeks of a semester, 50% of tuition, lunch and transportation fees are refundable; after four weeks, no refund. All other fees are non-refundable.) |
| Grade 9 (Age 14) | 14 | 496,000 NT$ | Secondary | (Two semesters per academic year; due August 20 for Semester 1 and January 14 for Semester 2. For new enrollments mid-year, tuition and lunch/transportation if applicable are prorated by academic quarters. If withdrawal occurs during the first four weeks of a semester, 50% of tuition, lunch and transportation fees are refundable; after four weeks, no refund. All other fees are non-refundable.) |
| Grade 10 (Age 15) | 15 | 496,000 NT$ | Secondary | (Two semesters per academic year; due August 20 for Semester 1 and January 14 for Semester 2. For new enrollments mid-year, tuition and lunch/transportation if applicable are prorated by academic quarters. If withdrawal occurs during the first four weeks of a semester, 50% of tuition, lunch and transportation fees are refundable; after four weeks, no refund. All other fees are non-refundable.) |
| Grade 11 (Age 16) | 16 | 496,000 NT$ | Secondary | (Two semesters per academic year; due August 20 for Semester 1 and January 14 for Semester 2. For new enrollments mid-year, tuition and lunch/transportation if applicable are prorated by academic quarters. If withdrawal occurs during the first four weeks of a semester, 50% of tuition, lunch and transportation fees are refundable; after four weeks, no refund. All other fees are non-refundable.) |
| Grade 12 (Age 17-18) | 17 | 496,000 NT$ | Secondary | (Two semesters per academic year; due August 20 for Semester 1 and January 14 for Semester 2. For new enrollments mid-year, tuition and lunch/transportation if applicable are prorated by academic quarters. If withdrawal occurs during the first four weeks of a semester, 50% of tuition, lunch and transportation fees are refundable; after four weeks, no refund. All other fees are non-refundable.) |
| Name | Fee | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | 0 NT$ | N/A |
| Name | Fee | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment Fee | 0 NT$ | First-year only; included above in one-time fees |
| Name | Fee | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| One-time registration and capital fees (first year only) | 75,000 NT$ | Registration NT$35,000; Capital NT$40,000 billed only in the first year of enrollment |
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.