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Pacific American School (PAS) admissions overview and process are described here based on publicly available PAS materials. The school is located at No. 307, Section 1, Xinglong Road, Zhubei, Hsinchu County, Taiwan (postal code 30272). For families exploring PAS, an on-campus visit or Open House is encouraged to learn about programs and campus facilities.
Step 1 — Attend an Open House or schedule a campus visit. Open House events for 2026 are February 8, March 7, April 11, May 16, and June 13, each from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Expect a guided tour of the campus, insights into PAS programs (including AIoT, robotics, and STEAM), and opportunities to ask questions about student life and supports. Registration is required to attend, and you can learn more about the campus and programs during these events.
Step 2 — Submit an application. Applications are submitted through the PAS Apply Now portal (pas.openapply.com). A completed application does not guarantee placement; PAS applies a holistic review that considers academic achievement, developmental and behavioral background, and English language proficiency. Priority consideration is given to U.S. or second passport holders and to applicants with stronger academic English proficiency.
Step 3 — Admissions review and interview. Admissions decisions are based on a review of each candidate's academic achievement, developmental, social, and behavioral background, as well as English language proficiency. Alignment in values and expectations between family and school is also considered. Interviews are an integral part of the process, but an interview does not guarantee admission.
Step 4 — Testing, English proficiency, and eligibility. For Grade 1–2, foundational English is recommended and ESL testing may be administered for language learners. For Grades 3–5 and 6–10, a standardized ERB test will be administered (fees apply), with ESL testing for non-native English speakers as needed. For Grade 11–12, English proficiency is required. After admission, Advanced Placement (AP) programs are available to eligible Grade 9 and Grade 12 students, subject to GPA prerequisites.
Step 5 — Admission outcome and enrollment. If admitted, students may pursue AP subjects, subject to GPA and prerequisite requirements. AP is available to all eligible Grade 9 and Grade 12 PAS students enrolled. If ESL support is required after admission, additional fees will apply.
PAS does not publicly advertise scholarships or a formal financial aid program on its public pages.
Pacific American School (PAS) is a private international school in Zhubei City, Hsinchu County, Taiwan, offering an American-based curriculum for students in Grades 1–12. The campus is at No. 307, Section 1, Xinglong Road, in the heart of Zhubei, near a hospital, universities, and bio/AI science parks. PAS teaches in English with ESL support and enrolls elementary, middle, and high school students. The curriculum is anchored in American academic standards and includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, more than 200 courses overall, and a range of capstone programs in technology, sustainability, and humanities. The school is a Google School since 2014 and emphasizes STEAM, AIoT, and robotics. Capstone programs include Robotics/VEX, Ecosystem, Upcycling, Sustainable Art, Debate, and Model United Nations. The campus provides dormitory accommodations for boarding students and offers a school bus/door-to-door transportation service. PAS aims to develop global citizens through programs like MUN and Debate, and an arts and sustainability emphasis.
