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Taiwan, Tainan
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IBST offers regular academic and STEM-focused clubs as part of its student-life program. Regular clubs include Science and 3D-Printing and Design, along with Chess, with activities housed in the campus Science Lab and related facilities. The school also supports academically oriented clubs such as Model United Nations (MUN) and Debate, which emphasize research, public speaking, and policy analysis. Club governance and formation follow the IBST Student Club Implementation Guidelines, with a structured process and evaluation.
Arts-oriented activities are available through Drawing Club and Music Club. Drawing Club provides a space for artists to share work and learn techniques. Music Club focuses on exploring musical styles and developing singing and instrument skills in a supportive environment. The in-school club program is subject to variation by year.
Korean Club promotes Korean language and culture through interactive activities. Sign Language Club teaches sign language and practical communication skills. Language and culture options are part of the Friday In-School Club program, which may vary by year.
A range of sport and recreational clubs are offered, including a Soccer Club for younger students and futsal/volleyball for older students. Basketball, Badminton, and Chess provide additional recreational outlets during the Friday in-school club time. Language and culture clubs like Korean Club and Sign Language Club supplement social activities. Clubs occur during after-school hours and during Friday club time as part of IBST's program.
Nanke Interact Club is a student-led community-service organization for G7–G12, linked to the District 3470 Nanke Rotary. Members participate in service projects, tutoring, and volunteer activities, and can earn Interact credit for hours served. The club runs Thursday tutoring and summer/winter camps teaching English, arts, music, and sports. Leadership shifts occur through annual elections for President and Vice-President with advisory oversight.
Interact provides leadership development through student leadership roles, with annual elections for president and other offices. Club officers plan activities, manage finances, and coordinate communications with the Rotary club. The IBST MUN Club fosters research, teamwork, and public speaking through conferences. The school's Club Implementation Guidelines set out formation, supervision, and evaluation processes for clubs.
IBST runs organized sports teams, including Soccer for younger students and Futsal/Volleyball for older students, with a detailed yearly plan and Sports Day participation. Friday club time and after-school sessions support physical activity and teamwork, including Basketball, Badminton, and other sports. A focus on fitness and well-being is reinforced through physical education and organized sports activities.
The International Bilingual School at Tainan-Science-Park (IBST) is an English-medium program within the National Nanke International Experimental High School campus in the Southern Taiwan Science Park. Founded in 2006 as part of NNKIEH, IBST serves students in Grades 1–12 and was officially named IBST in 2012. The school provides a public, co-educational, college-preparatory program built on a western-style curriculum, with English as the language of instruction and Mandarin required as a first or second language. Mandarin and Chinese as a Second Language are taught within the Chinese language program, alongside AP courses in upper grades. The campus sits in a high-tech science park environment, offering exposure to multinational companies, universities, and research institutes. IBST emphasizes critical thinking, collaboration, and communication as School-Wide Learning Outcomes in a diverse, international student body representing about 14 countries. The school supports a range of co-curricular activities, including robotics, debate, MUN, and performing arts.
