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Yoder International Academy (YIA) lists a set of domestic and international accreditations and memberships publicly on its site. Domestic accreditation comes from the Taoyuan City Department of Education, which frames YIA as the only experimental-education institution in Taoyuan City approved to admit elementary through Grade 12 students. Internationally, the school notes Cognia accreditation (accredited member since March 31, 2022; described as the second Cognia-accredited institution in Taiwan), College Board membership (CEEB code 694006; enrollment as the fourth College Board member in Taiwan as of November 1, 2023; YIA is the only Taoyuan City institution authorized to offer PSAT, SAT, and AP exams), the Council of International Schools (CIS) membership (sixth CIS member in Taiwan as of June 2023), and a listing with the International Association for College Admission Counseling (ACAC). The school also notes National Honor Society (NHS) membership, IELTS testing center status (in partnership with British Council and the only official IELTS testing center in Taoyuan City), ETS TOEFL testing (including TOEFL ITP and TOEFL Junior, with YIA's affiliate YBA as the only or one of few test centers for TOEFL Primary/TOEFL Junior in Taoyuan), and a connection with CEMC – The Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing at the University of Waterloo (Euclid Math Contest in Taiwan). These details are compiled on the school's accreditation page and related posts. Citations: Accreditation page (lists the Department of Education, Cognia, College Board, CIS, ACAC, NHS, IELTS, TOEFL, and CEMC) and related announcements.
Yoder International Academy (YIA) is an experimental education institution established in August 2019 in Zhongli District, Taoyuan City, Taiwan. It serves students in Grades 6–12 and is accredited by the Taoyuan City Ministry of Education and Cognia, the international accreditation body. The school's US-based middle and high school program is integrated with Taiwan's education framework, with major courses taught in English by teachers from Canada, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The campus is located at 225 Changchun 1st Street, Zhongli District. In addition to core academics, YIA offers cross-cultural experiences, science-related courses, and a range of clubs and service activities, including a Volleyball Club, a Music Festival, and community service initiatives such as Shoes for Life. The school provides college guidance and hosts university visits and guest speakers. The institution maintains dual accreditation from Taiwan and the USA.
