TCS Experimental Education

TCS Experimental Education is located on the National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU) Linkou campus in Linkou District, New Taipei City, Taiwan. The school sits within NTNU's Linkou complex and shares facilities with the university (e.g., auditorium, science labs, library). The campus is about 17 kilometers from downtown Taipei, with the NTNU campus address listed as No. 2, Ren-ai Rd., Sec. 1, Linkou District, New Taipei City, Taiwan, near the NTNU Research Complex Building A.

TCS operates two main levels: Middle School (G7–G9) and High School (G10–G12). The Middle School program is developed with National Taiwan Normal University and emphasizes project-based and exploratory learning, while the High School program follows the British Columbia (BC) offshore curriculum and leads to dual diplomas (Taiwan and BC). The High School pathway is specifically described as BC Offshore School Program (Dogwood Diploma).

TCS is a private international-leaning program offering BC-based high school and NTNU-based middle school. It does not provide boarding facilities; the Transportation page notes that no dormitory is provided, though school-run transportation is available. The school also promotes dual-diploma options (Taiwan diploma and BC Dogwood Diploma) for graduates.

The school highlights ‘Supporting Diverse Learners' within its BC curriculum, describing efforts to personalize instruction and assessment to meet individual needs. There is also a focus on inclusive, inquiry-based learning and mindfulness-oriented elements within the Middle School program. ELF (Experiential Learning Friday) provides hands-on, real-world learning experiences to complement classroom instruction.

Canada (British Columbia) is formally linked to the High School through the BC Offshore School Program, which grants the BC Dogwood Diploma alongside a Taiwanese diploma. The cooperation with BC's Ministry of Education is explicitly stated. Taiwan is the location for the local diploma issued by the New Taipei City Education Bureau as part of the dual-diploma arrangement.

The school does not publish a religious affiliation in its official materials. The published information focuses on international and Taiwanese curricula, inclusivity, and experiential programs.

Middle School (G7–G9) teaches core subjects Monday through Thursday with Friday dedicated to experiential and exploratory learning activities. High School (G10–G12) follows a concept-based, competency-driven BC offshore program, with additional Friday-focused experiential learning as part of the overall approach. The program emphasizes hands-on and integrated experiences across the week.

The school offers transportation services but does not provide dormitory housing. There are two types of transport: door-to-door pick-up and pick-up at a location arranged by the school, with the specific arrangement varying by semester.

TCS Experimental Education in New Taipei City, Taiwan, runs a middle and high school program that blends Taiwanese and Canadian educational concepts to deliver a concept-based, competency-driven inquiry learning model. The program follows the Jenaplan (Jenaplan/Jena Educational Philosophy) framework, anchored on four pillars—Work, Play, Celebration, and Dialogue—to support holistic student development. In both middle and high school, curricula emphasize inquiry- and project-based learning, with questions generated by students and teachers guiding investigations. The school runs Experiential Learning Friday (ELF), a weekly platform that pairs classroom instruction with hands-on practicum from NTNU professors or local experts, plus workshops, field trips, and service learning. High school follows a British Columbia curriculum model with an all-learning Know-Do-Understand framework. Graduates in the high school program receive dual Taiwanese and Canadian diplomas, and the school is registered with College Board (US).

TCS Experimental Education supports Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) through a school-wide mindfulness program and mindfulness courses, including the Basics and Practice of Mindfulness Guidance developed with National Taiwan Normal University, with whole-school mindfulness exercises led by teachers to help with concentration and emotional regulation.

The school's public pages do not disclose any Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision or state whether it operates as a specialist SEN institution.

The site does not publicly disclose a dedicated EAL program, though the school describes a bilingual environment.

Mental wellbeing is supported through mindfulness-based practices and a focus on emotional intelligence, with mindfulness exercises integrated into daily routines and efforts to reduce stress and support students' mental health.

Safeguarding is addressed via the Code of Conduct, supervised campus safety, and clear policies around maintaining a safe learning environment and respecting students' rights.

1. Admissions Process
High School (G10–G11)
Step 1: Info Session Registration. Families register for a scheduled information session and attend it as the first step in the process. In parallel, students complete a student English proficiency evaluation as part of the initial screening. This step helps staff understand language readiness and program fit before proceeding.
Step 2: Application and Required Documents. The next step is to submit the TCS student application form along with transcripts and attendance records from the past two years. The school also notes that additional profiles are optional but strongly recommended, such as recommendation letters and evidence of extracurricular activities to provide a fuller view of the applicant.
Step 3: Interview. Applicants participate in a student interview with the Principal and a separate parent interview with TCS representatives. The interviews assess communication, motivation, and alignment with the school's approach and values.
Step 4: Acceptance and Enrolment. If offered, families confirm enrolment by paying a deposit and submitting required enrolment documents listed in the offer letter to finalize registration.

Middle School (G7–G9)
Step 1: Info Session Registration. Families register for an information session and attend it; an English workshop is scheduled concurrently with the info session in this track. This helps gauge language readiness and ensure parents and students understand the program.
Step 2: Application and Required Documents. As with the high school track, demonstrate readiness by submitting the application form, transcripts, and two years of attendance records. Optional but strongly recommended are additional profiles (evidence of extracurricular activities and up to two recommendation letters) to round out the applicant profile.
Step 3: Interview. The middle school process includes a student interview (a 5-minute English self-introduction during the interview with an English teacher) and a parent interview with TCS representatives. This step evaluates language use, presentation, and fit with ELF/Jena-informed inquiry learning.
Step 4: Acceptance and Enrolment. An offer letter is issued if the applicant is accepted; enrolment is confirmed by paying the deposit and submitting the required documents listed in the offer letter to complete registration.

Sources: TCS Experimental Education admissions pages, including the Application section with steps for both High School and Middle School.

3) Scholarships
The official TCS Experimental Education site does not publish information about scholarships, merit-based awards, or need-based financial aid. There is a Tuition & Fees page that covers refund policies and agency-related fees, but no dedicated scholarships section or guidance on applying for financial aid is provided publicly on the site. Families seeking financial assistance should contact Admissions to confirm whether any internal scholarship programs or external aid options exist and to learn about potential eligibility.

Sources: Tuition & Fees page (refunds and non-refundable items) and the Admissions/Application pages (no scholarship information published).