Morrison Academy Taipei

Morrison Academy Taipei is located at 1 Donghu Road, Linkou District, New Taipei City 24449, Taiwan. The Linkou campus is about 30 minutes south of central Taipei by road. It serves Kindergarten through Grade 12 and includes learning pods for elementary, middle, and high school, along with performing arts spaces, a library, and sports facilities. The campus offers single-point bus pickups along the Jianguo Highway from Taipei City.

The Taipei campus offers Kindergarten through Grade 12. The high school program was added progressively, with Grades 10–12 introduced around 2016–17 and the completion of Grade 12 around the 2020–21 school year.

Morrison Academy Taipei is a co-educational, private international Christian day school. Boarding facilities are provided only at Morrison Academy Taichung campus; the Taipei campus does not offer boarding.

Admission policies outline English Language Learner (ELL) considerations and provisions for students with special needs, including full disclosure requirements and a caution that the school does not typically admit non-missionary students with profound special needs. Morrison Academy Taipei also operates a Guidance/Counseling program accessible to all students, with a Counseling Center that supports academic planning, emotional well-being, and spiritual guidance.

There is no formal country affiliation for Morrison Academy Taipei; it operates as an international Christian school with an American-based curriculum and is accredited by ACSI and WASC.

Morrison Academy Taipei is a Christian international school; biblical worldview is integrated into the curriculum and Bible study is part of the program.

The school day generally runs from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with the school year typically spanning mid-August to the end of May (dates can vary slightly by campus). Lunch is available at each campus.

A bus service is offered at the Taipei campus, including single-point pickups along the Jianguo Highway from Taipei City. Morrison Academy also notes transportation is provided at the Taipei and Kaohsiung campuses; details on routes and schedules are coordinated by the campuses.

Morrison Academy Taipei provides a K-12 American-based, biblically integrated curriculum, with accreditation by ACSI and WASC across its Taipei campus and other Morrison campuses. Elementary School (Kindergarten–5th) teaches core subjects (Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Bible) and includes Mandarin, Library, Art, Music, Physical Education, and technology as part of a well-rounded program. Middle School (6–8) preserves strong core courses while extending Language Arts to 90 minutes daily, and features project-based learning, Bible class, guidance, service learning, and chapel, plus electives. High School (9–12) on the Taipei campus offers a broad course catalog with on-site AP options (Taipei lists 7 AP courses face-to-face; 63 total courses) and online courses; Mandarin is available but optional; Bible class is required; MAP testing and SAT/ACT testing are available on site. The Taipei high school program has expanded over time to add grades 10–12 (2013–2016–2020), with 12th grade housed on a new Linkou campus by the 2020–21 school year.

Morrison Academy Taipei uses a bible‑based guidance and counseling program aimed at the whole person, available to all students, staff, and parents to support spiritual, emotional, academic, and social development. The program is designed to be proactive and preventative, with weekly guidance classes at each grade level that promote academic, personal, social, and emotional growth and help prevent maladaptive behaviors. Curriculum topics include study skills, personal responsibility, conflict resolution, decision making, problem solving, and handling emotions, with middle school addressing adolescence, peer pressure, stress, and related issues. The Counseling Center on the high school floor provides individual and group counseling as needed and supports academic and college/career planning, as well as emotional needs, and includes the chaplain's office for emotional and spiritual support. Appointments can be booked (e.g., with Mr. Cablish), and Mandarin translation is available through the counselor, illustrating active engagement in student wellbeing.

Morrison Academy's admissions policy defines Special Needs as those requiring accommodations and curricular modifications defined in an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or a 504 Plan, or support services such as an inclusion or resource room. The school states it does not knowingly admit non‑missionary students who have special needs. Full disclosure of past evaluations and medical reports is required, and in some cases parents may need to have the student screened by a qualified educational psychologist at their own expense. Grade placement for English Language Learners and Special Needs students is determined by the principal in consultation with staff, with policies aimed at ensuring appropriate placement. Morrison also publicly references a system‑level commitment to Special Services/Learning Center as part of its broader offerings, though campus‑level descriptions are not detailed publicly.

Morrison Academy's admissions policy includes English Language Learners (ELL). Proficiency in English is essential for admission, and all students transferring from non‑English speaking schools are tested prior to admittance; testing requirements for other students are determined by admissions. ELL students may be admitted if there is a reasonable probability they will perform at their age/grade level within three years, while 6–12 students whose English ability is more than one grade level below average are ineligible. The principal determines ELL eligibility based on the school's ability to provide qualified personnel and resources beyond the year of admittance, and the school does not typically place students below grade level due to ELL needs. Home language considerations include a conditional admission for non‑Chinese, non‑Germanic/Romance language speakers, with a requirement to avoid Mandarin during the ELL period in some cases.

Mental wellbeing support at Morrison Academy Taipei is delivered through the Guidance program and the MAT Counseling Center. The guidance program emphasizes a bible‑based approach to developing students spiritually, emotionally, academically, and socially, with weekly classes designed to foster growth and prevent problems. The Counseling Center focuses on emotional needs, academic and college/career planning, and includes the chaplain's office for emotional and spiritual support, illustrating integrated wellbeing services. Students and parents can access counseling services, including private appointments arranged through the Counseling Center. Mandarin translation support is available as needed, reflecting accessibility for families.

Morrison Academy is clear about safeguarding, describing itself as committed to a safe, caring environment and noting membership in the Child Safety and Protection Network (CSPN). The school highlights seven key elements of an effective child safety program and provides designated Confidants for safeguarding across campuses, with contact details for Taipei, Taichung, and Kaohsiung. Training for volunteers and vendors on child safety is described, along with accessible forms and reporting mechanisms (e.g., the Raise a Concern option and safety policies). The Taipei campus lists specific confidants and contact information to report concerns. These safeguarding measures demonstrate a structured approach to safety, reporting, and protection of students.

1. Eligibility check before applying: Confirm that your child meets Morrison Academy Taipei's eligibility requirements. Applicants must hold a current passport from a country other than the Republic of China, with some flexibility for Hong Kong/Macau or PRC holders under specific conditions. Age rules apply: five years old by September 1 for kindergarten and six by September 1 for first grade, with the principal able to assess readiness for younger applicants. Language ability and needs considerations are also reviewed as part of the screening.

2. Start the online application: Applications are submitted online and use a common form across Morrison's campuses. The application window for the following school year opens November 1, and families are encouraged to file early. After you submit, an Admissions Coordinator for the campus will contact you by email to guide you through the next steps. Virtual visits or interviews can be arranged for applicants outside Taiwan.

3. Gather and submit required documents: Along with the online form, you must provide passport copies for the child and both parents (as applicable) and school records for the past two years, translated into English. You will receive an automated email listing any other required documents; your file becomes active only after all documents are submitted. The Admissions Coordinator will outline additional items as needed.

4. Testing and interviews: All applicants undergo testing and an interview when an opening exists and an invitation is extended. English proficiency testing is standard for students coming from non-English-speaking schools or from homeschooling; testing may be waived if academic records show success in an all-English environment. Virtual interviews may be arranged for students outside Taiwan.

5. Admissions decision and timelines: The school informs applicants of the decision within three working days of the interview. If an opening is available, you'll receive the admission decision and next steps promptly. If there isn't an opening at your grade level, the school will communicate how your file will be handled and whether you might be invited for testing later.

6. Spring admissions and waitlist/pool dynamics: Morrison does not operate a traditional “first come, first served” waiting list. If no space exists at your child's grade during the spring admissions season, your application remains active until the school year's admissions are completed (typically by January). If a space becomes available after the usual season, the school will consider all applicants for that grade level and may invite them for an interview.

7. Enrollment and fees after acceptance: If admitted, you'll proceed with new-student fees and the regular tuition/fee schedule. New student items include an application testing fee (NT$3,500) and an entrance fee (NT$30,000), in addition to the annual registration fee (NT$30,000). Tuition is charged per semester, with different amounts by grade band, and a building fee is charged per semester. There are also language and learning-needs fees if applicable. Estimated first-year cost for K-5 is about NT$625,500 when including these items. Tuition and fees are due according to the school's timeline (tuition/fees deadline around May 15 for the upcoming year, with other payment methods available). For details, see the Taipei 2025-26 Tuition & Fees schedule.

2. Waitlist/Pool: The school does not operate a traditional waitlist process. If a grade has no available space during the spring admissions period, applications remain in consideration and may be revisited when spaces become available; the school will contact applicants to arrange interviews if openings arise. In practice, decisions and openings are coordinated with the Admissions Coordinator and the campus timetable.

3. Scholarships: Morrison Academy offers a need-based scholarships program funded by designated gifts. The Robert Morrison Scholarship Fund specifically assists families in Taiwan whose children could not otherwise attend Morrison Academy, with awards dependent on the availability of funds. Financial aid is described as part of Morrison's support framework, with the funding determined by gifts and fund availability. Interested families should contact the admissions/support teams for current availability and application considerations.

Scholarships: Morrison Academy offers need-based financial assistance through the Robert Morrison Scholarship Fund, which supports families in Taiwan who would otherwise be unable to send their children to Morrison. These scholarships are funded by designated gifts and are awarded based on fund availability. The school frames financial aid as part of its support program, with details and eligibility typically discussed with the admissions or support team when applying. For current availability and application considerations, contact Morrison Academy Taipei's admissions/support team.

Waitlist/Pool: Morrison Academy Taipei does not operate a traditional first-come, first-served waiting list. If space is not available for a given grade during the spring admissions window, the application is kept active until admissions for the school year are completed (typically by January). If a space opens later, Morrison considers all applicants for that grade and may invite some for interviews. This approach means not every year will have a queued waitlist; decisions depend on openings and the pool of applicants at that time.