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Taiwan, Taichung
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Washington International School in Taichung (WIST) operates as the overseas division of Washington High School (WHS). The Overseas Preparatory Studies Program began in 2004 and was renamed Washington International School in Taichung (WIST) in 2021. WIST is an IB World School offering the Diploma Programme and is a candidate for accreditation with WASC, indicating governance within the WHS network.
Washington International School in Taichung (WIST) offers a Grades 7–12 American-styled curriculum with English as the main language of instruction. In Junior High, Chinese Literature, Math and Science are taught in Chinese, while other subjects follow U.S. Common Core standards. The high school program supports SAT and AP exams, and mock TOEFL testing is provided for Grade 9 and 10 students; many Grade 11–12 students take SAT or ACT alongside TOEFL or IELTS, and AP courses are commonly pursued. WIST provides a broad range of extracurriculars, including Student Council, team sports and clubs, a Debate Team, Culture Clubs, Community Service, and the Student Newspaper MUN. In 2025, WIST became an IB World School, offering the Diploma Programme in addition to AP pathways, enabling an AP/IB dual-track approach. The campus is located at No. 26 Buzaikeng Road, Taiping District, Taichung City, Taiwan. Admissions guide students from Grade 7 to Grade 11, supported by a college counseling program that prepares them for universities worldwide.
