Taiwan, Taipei
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The school offers Academic Clubs that are serious and internationally recognized. These clubs help students develop critical thinking, creativity, language, and leadership skills. Students often participate in competitions or collaborate with other schools around the world. These activities provide opportunities for growth beyond the standard curriculum.
Academic Clubs develop language skills and provide opportunities for international engagement. The clubs are rigorous and internationally recognized, often involving collaboration with schools worldwide. Through these experiences, students strengthen language abilities and gain exposure to different cultures as part of leadership development.
Fun Clubs are chosen by students to reflect shared interests and talents. They reflect student interests beyond the school curriculum and encourage exploration of activities outside coursework. Intramural sports are school-based, multi-level activities where students compete in a friendly setting, contributing to school culture. Competitive sports require regular participation and run within seasons, with inter-school competition in Taipei and beyond.
TCS provides opportunities to develop personal and social responsibility through a growing network of community partners. Students engage in community service learning and work to improve lives in Taiwan and abroad. Partnerships include organizations such as the Red Cross Society of Taiwan, Rotary International, World Vision Taiwan, and more.
Academic Clubs develop leadership skills and provide opportunities for collaboration with international peers. Through competition and teamwork, students practice communication, planning, and problem-solving in real-world contexts. These experiences prepare students for future academic and professional settings.
Outdoor Education occurs in Grade 11 and 12, where students prepare and train for an adventure of their lives. The coursework and training culminate in a week-long journey of discovery—of their country, their culture, and themselves. The program emphasizes personal growth, resilience, and teamwork as essential outcomes.
TCS Experimental Education is a middle school and high school located on the NTNU Linkou campus in New Taipei City, Taiwan. The school sits on the National Taiwan Normal University Linkou campus, about 17 km from downtown Taipei, and shares facilities such as a 500-seat auditorium, biology and chemistry labs, and a large library. The High School program is run in cooperation with the Canadian Ministry of Education (British Columbia) and offers a dual diploma from the Taiwanese education authorities and BC, while the Middle School program is developed with NTNU based on the Jenaplan philosophy, combining inquiry-based learning with Friday experiential activities. The site emphasizes a bilingual learning environment, and its facilities include modern classrooms, extensive IT infrastructure, and access to NTNU's broader campus resources and spaces. This combination supports project-based, experiential learning across both school stages.