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Taiwan, Kaohsiung
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Kaohsiung American School sits on a spacious, green campus that is LEED-certified, supporting academics, arts, and athletics. A state-of-the-art 400-seat theater anchors performing arts and community events, and the campus includes a lecture hall for IB exams and other gatherings. Five science labs and an elementary STEAM makerspace support hands-on learning in science and engineering. The KAS Library offers a welcoming space with a catalog, access to digital resources, and librarian support during weekday hours. An on-site athletics complex provides a 6-lane, adjustable-depth saltwater pool, a full-size basketball court, a soccer field, a gym, and a dance studio.
The athletics complex includes a 6-lane, adjustable-depth saltwater swimming pool, a full-size basketball court, a soccer field, a gym, and a dance studio. Outdoor spaces on campus support physical education and team sports. Physical Education is offered to all students through grade 9, and there are multiple seasons for high school and middle school competitive sports, complemented by club sports for younger students.
The campus is LEED-certified and includes five science labs and an elementary STEAM makerspace to support hands-on learning. The KAS Library provides a welcoming space with a catalog, access to digital resources, and librarian support during weekday hours (7:30 am–4:30 pm; Saturdays 1–4 pm). Families can access library databases and digital resources, with staff available to assist. Technology resources include a 1:1 iPad program for PK–G2, Chromebooks for G3–G5, and a Middle School Comprehensive Technology Program. A 400-seat theater and a lecture hall support performances and IB examination administration.
KAS offers more than 50 after-school clubs, activities, and sports. The Visual Arts program provides art studios and a ceramic kiln area, with student work showcased in the lobby and at exhibitions. Performing arts opportunities, including music and theatre, supplement classroom learning. The campus hosts Summer Dragon Camp and supports activities through partnerships with Global Online Academy and Google for Education. Service Learning & Internships and student clubs provide opportunities for hands-on experiences beyond the classroom.
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.
