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Taiwan, Kaohsiung
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Lunch is offered; families may elect to order lunch for a fee. Lunch menus include Set A, Set B, and Vegetarian options, with sides.
Middle School uses BIG Time with house competitions.
The school is governed by a Board of Directors. The board meets monthly on campus. An AGM is held each Spring and is open to the KAS community. Minutes for open board meetings and AGMs are published. Governance documents include the KAS Charter and Board Policy Manual.
Kaohsiung American School (KAS) is a private PreK–12 international school founded in 1989 in Zuoying District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. It delivers American standards-based curricula alongside the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme, with English as the language of instruction and Chinese taught as a national language option. The school serves students from early years through high school, supported by English as an Additional Language and learning support services. The campus is LEED-certified and features a 400-seat performing arts theater, five science laboratories, a state-of-the-art elementary STEAM makerspace, a library, and the Thomas Farrell Athletics Complex, including a swimming pool and rooftop tennis court. KAS offers the Future Leaders Program, Global Online Academy electives, and a broad range of clubs and activities. Tuition is charged per semester, with additional required and capital fees. The school emphasizes student-centered learning, service, and global citizenship within a diverse, multinational community for new families.
