Taiwan, Hsinchu
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Public information does not describe a dedicated SEL program; PAS emphasizes Global Citizenship and student life activities such as Model United Nations (MUN) and Debate to support empathy and global perspectives.
Public information does not specify a dedicated SEN program or whether PAS is a specialist SEN institution; admissions materials discuss English language needs and ESL testing but do not detail SEN services.
ESL testing is part of the admissions process; non-native English speakers may be tested to determine ESL support needs, and if such support is required, related fees apply.
No explicit mental wellbeing program is published; safeguarding information focuses on protection policies and procedures rather than wellbeing services.
Pacific American School maintains a Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy; the Designated Safeguarding Lead is the Guidance Counselor, with the School Nurse as Deputy Safeguarding Lead; staff receive annual training; concerns are reported to the DSL and, if required, to the relevant authorities within 24 hours, in line with Taiwan law.
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.