Taipei Adventist American School

TAAS emphasizes holistic education, aiming to help students know God, develop their minds, strengthen their bodies, and create healthy relationships with others. The school describes a student-support ecosystem that includes Learning Support, English as an Additional Language (EAL), and Counseling to support the whole child. Learning Support is delivered within the mainstream classroom with remediation and skill development, and an IEP team process is used for students with diagnosed disabilities. The EAL program provides direct support from an EAL Specialist and indirect, collaborative support through co-teaching with content-area teachers, plus an EAL Homeroom for certain grades, with placement and exit based on WIDA assessments. A dedicated “Message to Students and Parents” within TAAS materials also emphasizes self-esteem and acceptance as part of its wellbeing approach.

TAAS offers Learning Support Services for students needing academic or special educational needs. Admission requires complete documentation of the student's needs, and screening may occur if documentation is not available; the school may decline admission if it cannot reasonably provide the needed support. Once admitted, students with special needs are served in the mainstream classroom and receive support focused on remediation, skill development, and academic support. TAAS is not a specialist SEN institution; services are provided within the mainstream setting rather than a separate special-education program. An IEP team (Principal, Learning Support teacher, Homeroom teacher, Content teachers, parents, and student) may develop an individualized plan (IEP), and accommodations may include an Accommodation Plan, Behavioral Intervention Plan (BIP), or Classroom Intervention/Support (CICO) as appropriate.

TAAS's EAL Program is designed to bring multilingual students' language proficiency to mainstream levels. Direct support may include in-class assistance from an EAL Specialist, small-group work, and co-teaching with content-area teachers; indirect support includes collaboration, professional development, and curriculum-resource design. The amount and type of EAL support are determined by EAL Specialists and classroom teachers. In Grades 5–8, students with proficiency at WIDA phase two may be placed in an EAL Homeroom class to build foundational skills before full mainstream placement. Admissions testing for English proficiency includes Kindergarten W-APT or the WIDA Screener, with ongoing WIDA assessments (November and April) to guide placement and exit. The EAL program covers English, Reading, Spelling, and Handwriting, with daily EAL schedules and resources described in TAAS's Learning Support pages.

TAAS provides mental well-being support through its Learning Support & Counseling program, with dedicated Learning Support staff listed on the site (e.g., Michelle Yeh and Shanee Lee). The program emphasizes building self-esteem and a sense of belonging through its messaging to students and parents, beginning with statements such as “You are unique.” and continuing through in-class learning supports. The school's mission and beliefs stress developing healthy relationships and caring for others, which complements wellbeing initiatives. Counseling and support are integrated into the Learning Services, with staff profiles and descriptions visible on the Learning Support & Counseling page. In addition, TAAS communicates wellbeing-related content via its curriculum and classroom practices as part of its holistic education approach.

TAAS publicly documents safeguarding-related processes and policies. The Student Handbook notes that the complete handbook is available in English, Chinese, and Korean, and points to a School Bullying Prevention Plan as part of safeguarding measures. The School Bullying Prevention Plan is accessible through the TAAS resources section, indicating formal safeguarding practices and protocols. These resources show that TAAS has policies to address student safety, bullying prevention, and related safeguarding considerations. The school's stated mission to foster healthy relationships and a safe learning environment is consistent with its safeguarding materials.