Morrison Academy Kaohsiung

42 Jiacheng Road, Dashe District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan 81546. The Kaohsiung campus is located in a suburban area of Kaohsiung and is part of Morrison Academy's three-campus system in Taiwan (Taipei, Taichung, and Kaohsiung). transport on-island is supported by MAK's bus network, which serves Kaohsiung and nearby cities such as Tainan and Pingtung to help students reach the campus.

Morrison Academy Kaohsiung serves kindergarten through grade 12. The Kaohsiung campus houses elementary, middle, and high school; high school (grades 9–12) is offered on this campus, with Grades 10–12 added in Kaohsiung in 2013.

Morrison Academy Kaohsiung is an international Christian school. Instruction is in English and the school is jointly accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). Boarding facilities exist only at the Taichung campus, not in Kaohsiung.

A dedicated Learning Resource Center (LRC) led by a Learning Specialist (Mrs. Chaulagain) provides inclusive (push-in) and direct (pull-out) support, with individualized instruction, IEPs and 504 plans, curricular modifications, and RTI frameworks. English language learner (ELL) support is part of the admissions framework. Counseling services are available for students, parents, and staff as part of student life.

MAK operates as an international school with an American-based curriculum and is recognized by Taiwan as an international school; enrollment is restricted to students who hold foreign passports. There is no formal country affiliation to a single nation beyond this international status.

MAK is a Christian international school; Bible is integrated into the curriculum and Bible class is required for all students.

The school day starts at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 3:30 p.m. The school year runs from mid-August to the end of May. Lunch is available at campus locations, and MAK operates a bus system for student transportation.

MAK's bus system is the primary mode of transportation for students. Beginning in 2017–18, bus services have been managed by Queen Bus Company, with a MAK bus coordinator (Ashburn Chen). A bus routes map is available, and parents can contact Queen Bus Company or the MAK bus coordinator for details.

Application / New‑student fees

- Application testing fee (per test): TWD 3,500.
- Entrance fee (one‑time, first‑time student): TWD 30,000.
- Registration fee (annual): TWD 30,000 (registration fee is non‑refundable).

Tuition fees (per semester) and annual totals by year group

- Elementary (Grades K–5): TWD 229,000 per semester — TWD 458,000 per year.
- Middle (Grades 6–8): TWD 250,000 per semester — TWD 500,000 per year.
- Secondary (Grades 9–12): TWD 282,000 per semester — TWD 564,000 per year.

Building fee

- Building fee (per semester): TWD 17,500. (Annual building fee: TWD 35,000.)

Additional academic / student‑support fees (per semester, where applicable)

- English Language Learner (ELL) fee: ELL services available for Grades K–8 (fee listed as applicable per semester).
- Learning Needs fees (per semester, by level/service):
- Moderate level of need: TWD 43,500.
- Significant level of need: TWD 60,250.
- Tier Two services: TWD 45,800.
- Tier One services: TWD 26,000.
- IEP or 504 accommodation fee: TWD 7,800.

Optional services and typical charges (per semester unless otherwise noted)

- Hot lunch program (Grades K–12): TWD 12,000 per semester.
- Music lessons (no refund after scheduling):
- Private (30 min): TWD 7,895.
- Semi‑private (30 min, 2 students): TWD 4,940.
- Group (60 min, 3+ students): TWD 3,100.
- Music instrument rental: TWD 1,200.
- School bus: outsourced program; pricing varies by route and service (Kaohsiung City, Tainan and a high‑school shuttle are offered).

Boarding / dormitory

- The Kaohsiung campus does not operate an on‑site boarding/dormitory program; homestays may be arranged locally. (The Taichung campus provides an accredited dormitory program.)

Billing schedule and payment terms (dates given for the 2025–26 academic year)

- Registration fee due date (returning students / early registration): March 24, 2025.
- Fall 2025 tuition due date: May 16, 2025.
- Spring 2026 tuition due date: December 1, 2025.

- Deferred payment plan: a four‑payment deferred plan is available on request for a fee of TWD 1,000. Payments not made by scheduled due dates incur 1.0% interest per month; late payments may also incur a late fee (TWD 1,000) and interest.

- A late fee of TWD 1,000 applies to payments not made by the stated due date; an additional 1.0% monthly interest charge is applied to overdue balances.

Refunds and early‑withdrawal policy

- Refunds on tuition, building and boarding fees (where applicable) are calculated according to a sliding scale. For the 2025–26 schedule the refund percentages are:
- 90% refund — prior to the end of the 5th week before the semester.
- 75% refund — prior to the end of the 1st week of the semester.
- 50% refund — prior to the end of the 2nd week of the semester.
- 25% refund — prior to the end of the 3rd week of the semester.
- 10% refund — prior to the end of the 4th week of the semester.
- No refund — available after the 4th week of the semester.

- The registration fee is non‑refundable. The entrance fee is charged one‑time for new students and is non‑refundable.

- The school may prorate tuition, building and boarding fees for students enrolling after the fourth week of a semester; the Director of Finance may authorize partial refunds for extenuating circumstances.

Accepted currencies and payment options

- Fees are quoted in New Taiwan Dollars (TWD). Payments may be accepted in U.S. dollars using the school's exchange rate at the date of payment; official billing and accounting use TWD.

- Payment methods accepted include:
- Credit card (full amount by due date; credit card must be issued by one of the Taiwan banks listed for school payment processing).
- e‑ATM / online bank transfer.
- Payment at any Taiwan Cooperative Bank branch.
- Check (U.S. dollar checks payable to Morrison Academy; NT checks payable to the school's legal payee).