Taiwan, Hsinchu
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English is the primary instruction language. ESL support is available for non-native speakers to aid language development. World Languages are noted as an enrichment area in Elementary, but specific languages taught, their levels (beginner to advanced), and whether they are compulsory or optional are not listed on the site.
Pacific American School uses English as the language of instruction across the school. The admissions criteria describe PAS as an all-English speaking international school and emphasize English proficiency in applicants. Non-native English-speaking students may receive ESL support if needed.
There is no explicit language immersion program described on PAS materials. World Languages are mentioned as part of the Elementary curriculum, but the site does not specify any immersion models, target languages, or enrollment ages for such programs.
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.