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 is located on the Taoyuan campus of Kainan University in Luzhu District, Taoyuan City, Taiwan, with a lake view. Starting in winter 2024, 18 ViewSonic Interactive ViewBoards were installed across classrooms to support digital learning, and teachers received targeted professional development to use the technology. The campus environment is maintained with regular grounds upkeep and enhanced security through an upgraded surveillance system. The school has added new computers to improve classroom technology, and employs air purifiers and circulation fans to maintain indoor air quality.
TYAS offers an intramural sports program for Grades 1–8, including Team Handball. The intramurals schedule runs weekly with activities for Grades 1–3, Grades 4–5, Middle School, and High School, and the program ends with a final competition involving teachers. The program emphasizes teamwork and school spirit.
The school offers an American-based curriculum aligned with the California State Board of Education common-core standards across grade bands: Elementary (1–5), Middle (6–8), and High School (9–12). In the elementary program, instruction covers English Language Arts, Writing, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Visual Art, Music, Computer Science, and Physical Education, with ESL support. In middle school, instruction includes English Language Arts, Writing, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Visual Art, Music, Computer Science, Physical Education, Public Speaking, and Journalism, with ESL support. In high school, instruction includes English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Spanish, Visual and Performing Arts, Computer Science, Digital Publications, and Physical Education, with ESL support. The school offers AP courses including World History, Calculus, Studio Art, Physics, Chinese, and Computer Science, and participates in Model UN. A full-time college counselor provides guidance, and mock ACT and SAT tests, along with ACT, SAT, and TOEFL preparation resources, support college applications.
Elementary students participate in after-school programs such as balloon art, martial arts, knitting, and soccer. The middle school offers after-school programs including World Scholar's Cup and Model UN teams. The high school provides a wide array of club programs and academic classes, including AP offerings, and participates in Model UN.
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.
