Taipei American School
International School in Taipei
Quick answer
Taipei American School (TAS) serves 2,371 students from 38 nationalities aged 4 to 18 — Taiwan's largest American international school. The school combines an American curriculum with AP courses and the IB Diploma at upper school, accredited by IBO and WASC. Tuition $918-$1,012 per year — note unusually low published fees; verify rate accuracy. Long-established premier choice for diplomatic, tech-industry (TSMC corridor) and corporate expat families on Taipei assignments.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB, American leaving qualifications include IB Diploma and AP and ACT.
- Tuition: $918–$1,012/yr published in USD, US$ equivalent.
- 38 nationalities top: American.
- Ages: Ages 4 to 18 school day starts at Lower, Middle & Upper School: 7:45 AM.
- Accreditations: IBO, WASC verified.
2,371
38 (American)
Rolling
IBO, WASC
IB Diploma and AP and ACT
About Taipei American School
Our Mission: Taipei American School's mission is to cultivate an enduring commitment to learning, personal well-being, and services. We provide a broad American-based education with a global perspective that develops students of character who are committed to making the world a better place.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $918 – $1,012 |
| Annual tuition (USD) | 940026 NT-1035970 NT |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $2,505(+50%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $4,005 |
| Cost position in Taipei | 9th percentile(budget-friendly) |
IB, American
IB Diploma and AP and ACT
AP, IB, SAT, ACT
• AP 2024 - 1343 Students took exams, 96% scored "3" and above • AP 2025 - 1538 Students will take exams • IB 2024 - 280 Students took exams, 94% scored "4" and above • IB 2025 - 487 Students will take exams
Spanish, Mandarin, Japanese, Latin
TAS offers academic support in Grades KA-12, and speech/language support in Grades K-12. Each program serves students with mild learning differences, with the goal of enabling every child in the program to thrive at TAS. The Learning Support teams provide a variety of services for students with mild learning differences in order to help them access grade-level curriculum. Children may receive services following recommendations from educators and both internal and external evaluations.
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Lower, Middle & Upper School: 7:45 AM – Lower School: 2:45 PM Middle School: 3:35 PM Upper School: 3:35 PM
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Western & Asian entrees are offered, as well as Vegan options.
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Taipei
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Student Diversity
Highly diverse
Common: American
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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