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1) Social and emotional learning (SEL) The Secondary Department at Hsinchu International School assigns the lead for SEL to the School Counselor, who oversees SEL, student wellbeing, and safeguarding. The faculty page identifies this counselor as responsible for coordinating SEL initiatives and student wellbeing across the secondary division. The counselor also coordinates the SHIINE student peer support team, indicating a peer-led element to wellbeing support. This arrangement shows SEL and safeguarding activities integrated under counseling leadership within the school.
2) Special Educational Needs (SEN) The HIS website does not publish a dedicated SEN policy or description of SEN provision on publicly accessible pages. The site does publish English language support under ESL/EAL as a separate area. There is no publicly available evidence of a dedicated SEN staff or specialist SEN facility on the public pages. Because explicit SEN information is not publicly disclosed, it is not possible to confirm which SEN needs the school can support or whether HIS operates as a specialist SEN institution. The school does not publicly disclose information regarding SEN.
3) English as an Additional Language (EAL)
4) Mental Wellbeing The Secondary School Counselor is noted as overseeing Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) and student wellbeing, which includes mental health supports as part of SEL. The school also features the SHIINE peer support team coordinated by the counselor, reflecting peer-based wellbeing support. Public safeguarding materials reference a Suicide Prevention Policy and procedures for identifying and responding to mental health concerns, including a 24-hour mental health emergency line and Mandarin hotlines. Staff are described as being trained in safeguarding practices as part of the school's wellbeing framework.
5) Safeguarding The school states a Child Safeguarding Policy developed in line with Taiwan's child protection laws and international best practices (including UK standards). It outlines a robust reporting protocol requiring staff to report concerns to supervisors, the counseling team, or divisional principals, with avenues to report suspected abuse to authorities. The policy emphasizes confidentiality and protection for reporters and the child involved, and specifies involvement of authorities as required. It includes a Suicide Prevention Policy with procedures and emergency contacts, and a zero-tolerance stance on bullying/harassment along with a non-discrimination policy. The site provides a linked Child Safeguarding page as part of its safeguarding resources.
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.
