International Bilingual School at Tainan-Science-Park is a Advanced Placement school in Tainan, Taiwan. Founded in 2006. Annual tuition ranges from $2,327 to $8,308 USD.
Location & Getting There
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Scholarships Available
IBST participates in the Cardiac Children's Foundation scholarship program. The foundation offers scholarships for IBST students; interested families are directed to the foundation's website for specifics on eligibility and award amounts.
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About
International Bilingual School at Tainan-Science-Park (IBST) is a bilingual school located in Xinshi District, Tainan City, Taiwan, serving students from Grade 4 through Grade 12. The school offers Advanced Placement courses and holds WASC accreditation, with programs including college counseling, special education services, and a range of extracurricular activities.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
IBST is a public, English-medium college-preparatory bilingual program situated within a high-tech science park, offering unique exposure to multinational companies, universities, and research institutes. The school emphasizes critical thinking, collaboration, and communication as School-Wide Learning Outcomes in a diverse international student body representing approximately 14 countries. The bilingual curriculum spans Grades 1–12 with English immersion instruction and required Mandarin, supplemented by AP courses, MAP and PSAT assessments, and access to VHS online courses in upper grades.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grades 1-6 | NTD 75,060 |
| Grades 7-9 | NTD 81,420 |
| Grades 10-12 | NTD 89,020 |
| All Grades (enrolled 2022-23) | NTD 228,000 |
| All Grades (enrolled 2023-24) | NTD 248,000 |
| All Grades (enrolled 2024-25+) | NTD 268,000 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: NT$75,060 - 268,000. Application fee: $6.
Admissions Process
- 1Applicants must meet eligibility categories defined in the Science Park bilingual school regulations (children of Science Park employees, foreign employees, employees dispatched abroad, siblings of current students, or qualifying foreign professionals). First-year applicants must be at least six years old by September 1. 2) For Semester 1, Round 1 applications run April 30–June 10 with assessment on June 17; Round 2 runs July 6–August 11 with assessment on August 11. Second semester applications run November 30–January 6. 3) Required documents include application form, passports (foreign applicants), academic records, proof of entry/exit dates, birth certificates, employer letter, and foreign residence permits where applicable. A non-refundable qualification screening fee of NTD 200 is charged. 4) Eligible applicants must pass a language entrance test to receive an admission qualification. 5) If qualified applicants exceed available seats, a priority order determines admission; ties within the same sequence are resolved by lottery. 6) If a grade level remains below 80% enrollment after the priority process, the school may admit applicants under expanded eligibility categories. 7) Admitted students are notified and complete enrollment formalities including textbook ordering and club enrollment.
Admissions Details
There is no traditional waitlist. When applicants exceed available seats for a grade level, admissions are allocated by a defined priority order. If applicants tied in the same sequence still exceed seats, a lottery determines admission. If seats remain, the school may broaden eligibility to fill up to 80% of authorized capacity.
School Day
The school day starts at 8:00 a.m. for all grades. Grades 7–12 classes run from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on most days. Elementary students have a half-day on Wednesdays with dismissal at 12:40 p.m., and Grades 1–2 have adjusted dismissal times on certain days.
Student Life
School lunches are available at NTD 40 per lunch for elementary students and NTD 50 per lunch for middle and high school students. Meal payments are made in advance and billed every two months.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
School counseling is provided by professional counselors or on-campus psychologists. Sessions are confidential except in cases of mandatory reporting, typically held weekly, and scheduled to minimize impact on academics in collaboration with parents and teachers.
Safeguarding is supported through confidential counseling practices and mandatory reporting where required. Information is shared only among directly involved staff, and counseling does not affect academic records or future admissions.
Student Demographics
Curriculum by Stage
| Stage | Curriculum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary (G4-G6) | American Diploma | — |
| High School (G10-G12) | Advanced Placement | AP exams offered; VHS online courses available |
| Middle School (G7-G9) | American Diploma | — |
School Background
IBST is the Bilingual Department of National Nanke International Experimental High School (NNKIEH), a public school governed by Taiwan's Ministry of Education and the National Science and Technology Council.