Taiwan, Kaohsiung
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I-Shou International School provides modern facilities to support IB programs and inquiry-based learning. The Atrium blends technology with the arts for immersive, interdisciplinary projects. The Immersive Learning Lab offers XR devices for cross-curricular exploration. The Maker and Design Imaginarium includes two design classrooms, a woodworking workshop, a well-equipped makerspace, and a digital lab with robotics kits and 3D printers. The Media & Design Lab supports visual arts and digital media with industry-standard software, and the library houses over 43,000 volumes with online databases. The International Campus on the I-Shou University grounds hosts International Secondary Department classes.
Sports facilities include a state-of-the-art gym facility that has been recently renovated and is available for student use after school and during Physical Education classes. The gym is located on the first floor of the Boarding House, providing convenient access for boarders and day students.
Academic facilities support inquiry-based learning and IB programs. The Immersive Learning Lab is equipped with Meta Quest XR devices for cross-curricular exploration. The Maker and Design Imaginarium provides two design classrooms, a woodworking workshop, a makerspace with a range of tools, and a digital lab with robotics kits and 3D printers. The Media & Design Lab offers computers with industry-standard software to support digital media and visual arts projects. The Library houses more than 43,000 volumes, 50 current periodicals, and 10 newspapers, and provides online databases, information retrieval services, and interlibrary loan.
Extracurricular spaces support student creativity and performance. The Auditorium seats 400 and is equipped for theatre, music performances, and school events. The CAS Center offers dedicated spaces for cooking, dance, presentation, and exhibition activities, supporting arts-based clubs. The Maker and Design Imaginarium, Media & Design Lab, and Library enable students to pursue clubs in design, robotics, digital media, and visual arts. The Common Room and boarding house facilities provide spaces for social activities, recreation, and informal gatherings.
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.