Why join for free?
Already have an account? Log In
Taiwan, Taipei
Let the school know you're thinking of applying — they can share their prerequisites and help you through the process.
It's best to ask — circumstances can change at any time.
The school uses a dress code rather than a formal school uniform. Dress code guidelines include mid-thigh length for shorts/skirts, safe and appropriate shoes, and properly sized clothing. The PE uniform is available for purchase (NT$9,000).
Lunch is optional; the lunch program costs NT$14,900 per semester. Students may also bring their own lunch; refrigerators and microwaves are provided on campus.
The school uses a house system with Red, White, and Blue Houses; Sports Day features house competitions, and Red House was the champion.
The school is governed by a Board of Directors (BOD) consisting of seven representatives from the ownership group, appointed community members, and educational professionals. The Board oversees policy, strategic planning, and overall governance, approves annual budgets, and commissions external financial audits.
Taoyuan American School (TYAS) offers an American-based curriculum for grades 1–12, taught in English, with Advanced Placement (AP) courses available. The campus sits on the Kainan University campus in Luzhu District, Taoyuan City, Taiwan, and TYAS notes a lake view from the site. TYAS describes its curriculum as American-based and aligned with the California State Board of Education common core standards, with English Language Arts, Writing, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Visual Arts, Music, Computer Science and Physical Education taught across the elementary grades; the middle school adds Public Speaking and Journalism, while the high school includes Spanish among its offerings. AP courses have been offered since 2016, with a rotating roster (e.g., AP Calculus AB, AP World History, AP Chinese Language and Culture, AP Computer Science A, AP English Literature and Composition, AP European History, AP Physics 1, and AP 2-D Art and Design). TYAS supports a door-to-door bus service and emphasizes small class sizes (the site notes a 4:1 student‑to‑faculty ratio). The current principal is Dr. Fujiing Shiue, who joined TYAS in August 2024.
