Morrison Academy Kaohsiung

Morrison Academy began in 1952 in Taichung as a mission-run school for children of missionaries, starting in a bamboo hut with six students. The Kaohsiung campus was established in 1974 to serve southern Taiwan after the DoD school closed. The Kaohsiung campus moved and expanded, and the current MAK campus opened in 2000 on land leased from the Taiwan Sugar Corporation. MAK is part of Morrison Academy, which maintains three campuses in Taiwan and is accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Instruction is in English.

MAK's campus sits on a 10-acre site in the Kaohsiung area, with facilities including a library, science labs, a gym, and outdoor fields. Student life features a diverse program of clubs and activities, including World Scholar's Cup, Model United Nations, Math Club, Newspaper, Music and Service, and more. The Impact Program connects middle and high school students with off-campus learning experiences each year, sometimes cancelling on-campus classes to participate. The MAK library houses about 20,000 print volumes and hosts student publications such as The Shark Show, The Shark Post, and Shark Review.

Parent involvement at Morrison Academy Kaohsiung is organized through Parent Action Committees (PAC) on each campus, which work with administrators to address parent needs and coordinate volunteers. Parents are encouraged to participate in school life by volunteering and attending fine arts and athletic events. PACs organize volunteer opportunities for families and help plan community programs. Volunteer roles include classroom support, event coordination, and assisting in after-school activities. The admissions materials note that teachers communicate with parents via announcements, newsletters, and conferences, with PAC serving as a formal channel for parent input. On Mak Kaohsiung, parent involvement is welcomed as an essential part of building a strong school community.