Hsinchu International School
International School in Taipei
Quick answer
Hsinchu International School provides an American curriculum with AP course options, with a 45-year track record in Taipei. Tuition of $11,250–$15,500/year is in line with Taipei averages. Graduates leave with AP.
Key facts
- Curriculum: American leaving qualifications include AP.
- Tuition: $11,250–$15,500/yr published in USD, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 16 (max 25) Taipei international school · 300 students total.
- 23 nationalities top: Overseas Chinese ( mostly American) followed by Japanese and Korean.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at 8.20am.
300
23 (Overseas Chinese ( mostly American) followed by Japanese and Korean)
16 avg / 25 max
Rolling
1981
AP
About Hsinchu International School
Hsinchu International School (also known as Hsinchu Holland International School) is a fully licensed, independent international school which has provided quality K-12 education for the children of foreign nationals living in the Hsinchu, Taiwan, area since 1981. Focus is on quality academic success linked to personal character growth and development.
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.
- Educational psychologist available
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
Questions to ask the school
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $11,250 – $15,500 |
| Annual tuition (USD) | 360000 NT-496000 NT |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $15,575(+16%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $17,075 |
| Cost position in Taipei | 36th percentile(mid-range) |
American
AP
NWEA-MAP SAT AP
High
Spanish, Chinese
unknown
No
English as a Second Language
8.20am – Elementary Department 3.10, Secondary Department 3.40 ( on non-activity days - an hour later on others).
Yes
Vegetarian
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Taipei
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Common: Overseas Chinese ( mostly American) followed by Japanese and Korean
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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