VIS Experimental High School
International School in Taipei
Quick answer
VIS Experimental High School Taipei serves 276 students from 25 nationalities aged 12 to 18 — sixth-form-focused school combining American and Canadian curricula with strong AP and Ontario Secondary School Diploma pathways. Accredited by CIS and WASC. Tuition $16,577 per year. Strong fit for academically-focused Taiwanese and international families seeking American/Canadian-track sixth-form education with strong US and Canadian university progression, complementing the larger Taipei American School and Taipei European School.
Key facts
- Curriculum: American, Canadian leaving qualifications include AP.
- Tuition: $16,577–$16,577/yr published in USD, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 18 (max 15) Taipei international school · 276 students total.
- 25 nationalities top: Taiwanese.
- Ages: Ages 12 to 18 school day starts at 8:30am.
- Accreditations: CIS, WASC verified.
276
25 (Taiwanese)
18 avg / 15 max
Rolling
CIS, WASC
AP
About VIS Experimental High School
Project Based Learning, Progressive Education, Experimental Education
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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $16,577 – $16,577 |
| Annual tuition (USD) | 530450 NT-530450 NT |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $18,557(+12%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $20,057 |
| Cost position in Taipei | 73th percentile(above average) |
American, Canadian
AP
SAT、IELTS、SCT、AP ect are all optional for our students.
Varies
French、Japanese、German、Spanish、Latin
unknown
No
Yes
8:30am – 3:30pm
Yes
Yes
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: Taiwanese
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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