Yoder International Academy

Yoder International Academy is located at 225 Changchun 1st Street, Zhongli District, Taoyuan City, Taiwan 32065. The campus is in Zhongli, Taoyuan; the site lists the full address but does not publish nearby landmarks or transport details.

School Profile indicates Grade Level: 6th–12th, and the school was Established in August 2019. This places the program as a combined middle/high school offering.

School type: The school operates as a private international/experimental education institution serving grades 6–12. The site does not explicitly state the gender policy, but external listings describe it as co-educational.

Additional learning support: The admissions listings indicate ELL support and Learning support, and note Native English teachers as part of the staff. More detailed SEN provisions are not shown publicly on the site.

Country affiliation: Taiwan. The school is accredited domestically by the Taoyuan City Ministry of Education and also lists international accreditation/membership (Cognia).

Religious affiliation: Not stated on the school's pages.

School day: Start around 8:00 a.m. and end around 4:15 p.m. (as listed in the admissions materials). Lunch/break details are not specified on the site.

School bus service: Yes, bus transportation is available as an extra service. It is listed as an additional fee item separate from tuition, and routes/provider details are not specified on the site.

Yoder International Academy serves students in grades 6–12 (middle and high school) in Taoyuan City. The curriculum blends US Common Core State Standards (CCSS) with the University of California A-G requirements, and includes Taiwan Chinese and mathematics courses within YIA's theme-based program. The program is student-centered, enabling students to tailor study directions and explore career paths as part of a broader college-preparatory approach. The school offers College Board and ETS products, including PSAT, SAT, and Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as well as English assessments such as TOEFL ITP and TOEFL Junior, and serves as an official IELTS testing center in Taoyuan City. YIA holds accreditation from Taoyuan City's Department of Education and Cognia, and uses the College Board code 694006 for reporting; it is the only institution in Taoyuan authorized to administer PSAT, SAT, and AP exams.

Yoder International Academy embeds social and emotional learning (SEL) within its core philosophy. The school articulates a vision of Yearning, Open-mindedness, Discovery, Empowerment, and Responsibility as core motivators for learning. It also promotes Knightly virtues—Empathy, Humility, Honor, Sacrifice, Loyalty, Courage, Graciousness, and Courtesy—as a code of conduct for students and staff. The Vision & Mission statements highlight values such as Community Service, Respect and Integrity, and Purpose and Discipline, which support SEL goals. The site does not publish a separate SEL program or staff roster; SEL appears to be integrated through the school's philosophy and traditions.

The school does not publicly disclose information about Special Educational Needs (SEN) support on its site. YIA describes a US-based international program with Taiwanese elements and a student-centered approach, but there is no published detail about learning supports, individualized education plans, or SEN staff. The College & Career Counseling page focuses on college guidance for high school students and does not mention SEN services. There is no indication that YIA is a specialist SEN institution. Publicly available material does not specify the kinds of SEN the school can support.

The school does not publish a formal EAL program on its site. There is no dedicated EAL section or listed staff for language support. However, the site notes English-language assessment through TOEFL-related activity on campus, and the Academics page mentions TOEFL ITP and other English proficiency resources, indicating an emphasis on English language proficiency. The presence of on-site TOEFL testing suggests English language support elements, even if a defined EAL program is not publicly described.

Public information about mental wellbeing support is not disclosed on the school's site. SEL appears to be addressed through the school's philosophy and Knightly virtues, which support social-emotional development. The College & Career Counseling page describes academic and college-planning counseling for high school students, but it does not specify mental health or wellbeing services. There is no publicly available page naming a dedicated mental health team or program.

The school does not publicly disclose safeguarding and child-protection policies on its site. The site structure includes sections on accreditation, admissions, academics, and student life but no explicit safeguarding policy page. For general inquiries, the site provides contact details.

1. Admissions Process
Step 1: Begin with the online application. The school directs interested families to complete the online application form available on their site and notes that the ideal candidates are in Grades 6–12. It's the first formal step in the process and is used to initiate contact with an admission officer. After you submit the form, expect a follow-up from the admissions team to learn more about the applicant(s).

Step 2: An admissions officer will contact the parent. A member of the admissions team will reach out to gather additional information about the applicant(s), including background and goals. This outreach helps the school assess fit and outline the next steps in the process. Parents should be prepared to share any requested details or documents during this outreach.

Step 3: Schedule a one-on-one campus tour. The next step is to arrange a personal tour of the campus, giving families a chance to see facilities and ask questions about programs. The tour is framed as a key opportunity to understand day-to-day life at YIA. Families should plan a time that fits their schedule and come prepared with questions.

Step 4: Schedule a three-day tryout (fee applies). The admissions process includes a mandatory three-day in-class tryout, and there is a fee associated with this component. In parallel, applicants should be aware of an application fee due at the time of applying and of the tuition structure. The three-day tryout and related fees are part of the path to eligibility for admission.

Step 5: Submit all required documents. After completing the tour and tryout steps, families must submit all documents required for the application to proceed. The site emphasizes that the documents are essential for the review process. It's advisable to prepare a complete packet to avoid delays.

Step 6: Review the student application. The school reviews the submitted materials to assess fit, academics, and readiness for the program. This review step follows the document submission and typically precedes a final decision. Families should be aware that the review outcome may depend on the completeness and clarity of the submitted materials.

Step 7: Admission granted; finish registration and pay tuition. If admitted, families finalize enrollment by completing registration and paying the tuition. The site notes that tuition payments are part of the registration completion. It's important to review the fee schedule (see Step 4 for details on the three-day tryout fee and the application fee) and to understand the semester structure and tuition timing.

Step 8: Welcome to YODER FAMILY! Upon completion of registration and payment, students join the YIA community. The school frames this as the formal welcome into the “YODER FAMILY.” Families should be prepared for any orientation or onboarding communications that follow enrollment.

Fees (embedded in the admissions steps): The admissions page lists the following: an application fee of NT$1,000 due at application time, a three-day in-class tryout with an associated fee, and tuition of NT$162,000 per semester (two semesters per academic year). Other fees (bus, lunch, books, materials, uniform, camps, after-school programs) are not included in tuition and are charged based on need. The refund policy is set by Taoyuan City's Department of Education.

3. Scholarships
The school's published admissions materials do not indicate the availability of school-sponsored scholarships or merit aid. The Admissions page provides fee details (application fee, three-day tryout fee, tuition, and other fees) but does not list scholarship options. Note that there is at least one publicly disclosed case of a YIA student being recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Program, which is an external scholarship program and not a school-sponsored scholarship. If you are seeking financial aid or scholarships, you should contact the admissions office for the latest guidance.

2. Waitlist/Pool
The official Yoder International Academy site does not publish information about a waitlist or pool system. There is no explicit waitlist or enrollment pool described in the Admissions page or related admissions materials that are publicly visible. For a definitive answer, families should contact the admissions office directly to inquire about current seat availability and any waitlist procedures.