Taipei Adventist American School

1. Request a School Tour. The first step is to fill out the form on the TAAS site or use the Request a Tour page to connect with the Enrollment Coordinator, Ms. Liao, who will arrange a campus visit as soon as possible. If needed, you can also call the office at 02-2861-6400 to schedule a tour. This initial visit is when parents can ask questions, see the campus, and learn about the program before starting the application.

2. Fill out an Application form and pay the Application fee. After you've connected with the Enrollment Coordinator, you'll proceed to submit the online application and pay the application fee. TAAS specifies an application fee of NT$3,500, and completing this step moves you toward the formal review process. You should keep a record of the payment as confirmation.

3. Prepare application documents. Collect and submit the documents listed in the Application Pack, including copies of the foreign passport pages, photos, health forms, school records (where applicable), and the required recommendation forms. The school also requires signed handbook acknowledgment, internet use agreements, and consent forms. On submitting all documents, TAAS will coordinate the next steps.

4. Interview and EAL test. After documents are received, the Enrollment Coordinator will schedule a visit with the principal and homeroom teacher to discuss your child's educational needs and to learn more about your family. On the same day, the child will take an EAL test (WIDA Screener), which includes a standardized component and an interview with the ELA teacher. Plan for about 1 hour 30 minutes of testing.

5. Acceptance Decision. If accepted, you'll receive a letter of acceptance along with two invoices: a registration fee to reserve the spot (about NT$30,000–NT$32,000) and a second invoice for the remaining tuition and fees, due by the stated date. If your child is placed on the wait list, the school will explain the process, and once a class opening occurs you'll be contacted. Payments must be made within the specified timeframe to secure the position.

6. First Day of School. If you join TAAS before the start of the school year, attend Registration Day with your child. You'll receive the supply list in the acceptance packet and prepare accordingly. For midyear starts, drop your child on the first day of school; if you use the bus, note that transportation begins in the afternoon. Lunch can be provided if you sign up for it.

Waitlist/Pool. TAAS operates a waitlist when a grade is full. After TAAS receives all required documents, the application fee (NT$3,000) is paid, and an interview with the Principal plus the English language assessment results are reviewed, the school places the child on the wait list. Applications are reviewed for approval, and when a class opening becomes available, TAAS will contact the family about the opportunity to enroll. If accepted, families receive the same two-invoice process described above and must submit both invoices within seven days to secure the position; otherwise the spot may be offered to the next candidate on the wait list. In practice, first-grade admissions follow a priority system, and openings are managed with a clear waitlist order.

Scholarships. TAAS does not publish formal scholarship programs on its admissions or financial information pages. The school explains its finances in terms of tuition, enrollment, and related fees, and it notes a sibling discount rather than a scholarship. The official 2026-2027 Finance Information indicates a 5% tuition discount for the second and third children and lists standard one-time and per-semester fees; there is no separate scholarship program described on TAAS's site. If you are exploring financial aid options beyond the standard discounts, you may want to inquire directly with the school about any available need-based assistance or external sponsorships.