Taiwan, Taichung
Let the school know you're thinking of applying — they can share their prerequisites and help you through the process.
It's best to ask — circumstances can change at any time.
Initiate inquiry and arrange a campus visit. Begin by requesting a MDID campus tour; the Admissions page provides a 'Request a tour of MDID' option, and MDID hosts Open House events such as the 2025-2026 MDID Open House (For Gr.6) to share program information. The visit allows families to review the IB programs offered (MYP, DP, CP) and observe campus facilities and the school's emphasis on character development. Prepare a list of questions about curriculum, language of instruction, student support, and campus life to compare with other options.
MDID does not operate a formal waitlist or pool.
MDID does not publish scholarship information on its public admissions materials.
Mingdao High School International Department (MDID) is the international arm of Mingdao High School in Taichung, Taiwan. It delivers the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP), Diploma Programme (DP) and Career-related Programme (CP). MDID was established in 2012; DP authorization was granted in May 2018, MYP authorization in January 2019, and CP authorization in 2023. Classes run on a semester system with 50-minute lessons across eight blocks in a five-day cycle, and instruction is delivered in English with Chinese and a second foreign language taught as part of the curriculum. The language of instruction is English, and MDID offers a second foreign language program including French, Spanish, German and Japanese, alongside Chinese language study and English language/Literature. The department is committed to a holistic, globally minded education and supports strong university pathways and a broad programme of co‑curricular activities.