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Taiwan, Kaohsiung
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IIS offers a broad range of academic and intellectual activities beyond the classroom. Model United Nations (MUN) is a core program that develops research, argumentation, and public speaking. A wide selection of STEM and digital disciplines includes VEX robotics teams (IQ, V5) and FRC, Creative Coding, Python for Beginners, Web Design, App Design, and 3D Printing and Modeling. The school also supports Global Issues Network and InterAct programs to foster global awareness and service-minded learning.
IIS provides extensive arts and creative activities beyond the classroom. Students participate in music and performance groups such as Rock Band, Music Ensemble, Drama, and Dance, and engage in visual and media arts through Animations, Art Studio, Arts and Crafts, Sculpture, Stop Motion Animation, and Manga and Anime Club. Additional opportunities include Chinese Drama Tricks and other performance and exhibition formats aligned with annual arts events.
IIS fosters cultural awareness and global understanding through clubs and events that emphasize cross-cultural learning. The Global Issues Network and InterAct provide platforms for international perspectives and community engagement. The school marks global awareness days such as UN Day and World AIDS Day, and includes culture-focused clubs like Manga and Anime and Chinese Drama Tricks.
IIS offers recreational clubs and informal interest groups beyond academics. Students can join the Student Council and participate in House activities and yearbook projects that foster collaboration. Hobby and social clubs include Chess and Board Games, Strategy Games, Manga and Anime, Rock Band, Dance, and various performing arts, all taking place after the regular school day.
IIS emphasizes service and outreach through the Service Learning program and related clubs. The Global Issues Network and InterAct support community projects and partnerships with local primary schools. The program includes awareness days such as World AIDS Day and UN Day, and fundraising and service events such as The 30 Hour Famine.
Student leadership is cultivated through the Student Council, which enables students to organize activities and lead events such as fundraisers, talent shows, and music concerts. The House system and organized student-led assemblies promote teamwork and leadership across the school. Technical and creative clubs such as VEX robotics, Python for Beginners, Web Design, App Design, and the Computer Science Club develop collaboration, problem-solving and project management skills.
IIS runs a robust sports and activities program to support wellbeing. The middle school program focuses on volleyball, basketball, softball, and soccer, while high school competes in soccer, basketball, and volleyball; the school participates in Taiwan International Schools Sports Association (TISSA) and the Association of Chinese and Mongolian International Schools (ACAMIS) for inter-school tournaments. The program also includes after-school activities such as Yoga, Physical Conditioning, Running Club, Martial Arts, and Cross Country Running, plus a House system that promotes community.
I-Shou International School is a private, co‑educational international/bilingual school in Dashu District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan. Founded in 2004, it offers multiple pathways for international-minded learners, including the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP), together with the Cambridge IGCSE for some grades and Taiwan's national curriculum for selected cohorts. The campus sits in the E‑Da community area of Kaohsiung and features a boarding house for students in grades 6–12, a diverse programme of global trips, and extensive sports and activities. The school emphasises bilingual education and inquiry-based learning, delivering English as the core language of instruction, with Chinese language study and bilingual options in the upper grades. It is led by Principal Chien Wei (Roger) Lee (since 2022) and is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the Taiwanese Ministry of Education, with IB programmes and Cambridge IGCSE in its international pathways. The school maintains a strong university admissions track record for graduates and offers a wide range of co‑curricular activities, including Model United Nations, robotics, chess, and a large sports/activities programme.
