Hsinchu American School
International School in Taipei
Quick answer
Hsinchu American School is a American-curriculum school in Taipei, Taiwan. Annual tuition runs $14,781-$17,281; total annual cost reaches roughly $18,781 once registration, capital levies, and ancillary fees are included. It is accredited by WASC and serves ages Ages 6 to 18.
Key facts
- Curriculum: American taught at Hsinchu American School.
- Tuition: $14,781–$17,281/yr published in USD, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 18 Taipei international school · 200 students total.
- Ages: Ages 6 to 18 age range accepted.
- Accreditations: WASC verified.
200
18 avg
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WASC
About Hsinchu American School
Hsinchu American School was established to meet the educational needs of international students, enabling them to compete and thrive in the knowledge-based economies of the 21st Century.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Learning-support provision not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
Questions to ask the school
- What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $14,781 – $17,281 |
| Annual tuition (USD) | 473000 NT-553000 NT |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $18,781(+17%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $20,281 |
| Cost position in Taipei | 64th percentile(above average) |
American
Advanced Placement
unknown
English as a Second Language
Yes
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