Morrison Academy Taipei

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.