Taoyuan American School is a Advanced Placement / American Diploma school in Taoyuan, Taiwan. Annual tuition ranges from $3,651 to $4,003 USD.
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About
Taoyuan American School (TYAS) is an American-curriculum international school located in Luzhu District, Taoyuan City, Taiwan, serving students from Grade 1 through Grade 12. The school offers an American-based educational program including Advanced Placement courses, and is a CIS member institution with a 4:1 student-to-faculty ratio. TYAS aims to prepare students for university and future leadership through a strong academic and community-focused environment.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
American-based curriculum aligned with California State Board of Education Common Core standards for grades 1–12; campus on Kainan University grounds with lake views; 4:1 student-to-faculty ratio emphasizing small class sizes; AP courses offered since 2016 on a rotating roster; door-to-door bus service covering 22 routes across Taipei, New Taipei City, and Taoyuan; authorization from the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and MOE approval.
Fees & Financials
Original currency: NT$116,817 - 128,101.
Admissions Process
- 1Fill out the TYAS Application for Admission Google form and upload required documents (immunization records and student records from the past two years in English). Grade 1 requires kindergarten report cards or teacher comments; Grades 2–8 require two years of report cards; Grades 9–12 require official transcripts for all years. 2. Application is reviewed within 5–10 business days. 3. Overseas applicants may be pre-accepted, but final admissions decisions and grade placement are made after screening. If a class is full, remaining applicants are placed on a waiting list.
Admissions Details
If a class reaches the maximum number of students, remaining applicants are placed on a waiting list.
School Day
School day runs from approximately 08:00 to 16:00 across all levels (Elementary G1–5, Middle School G6–8, High School G9–12), with a mid-morning break around 09:30–09:45, lunch 11:10–12:05, and Club Time 15:15–16:00.
Student Life
The school uses a house system with Red, White, and Blue Houses; Sports Day features house competitions.
The school uses a dress code rather than a formal uniform. Guidelines include mid-thigh length for shorts/skirts, safe and appropriate shoes, and properly sized clothing. A PE uniform is available for purchase at NT$9,000.
Lunch is optional; the lunch program costs NT$14,900 per semester. Students may also bring their own lunch; refrigerators and microwaves are provided on campus.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
TYAS has an Emotional Well-Being Specialist, counseling resources, and access to external resources when needed to support students' mental health and emotional well-being.
Safeguarding is embedded in TYAS's mission, with anti-bullying policies, clear response structures, staff background checks, ongoing safeguarding training, and a code of conduct for all staff.
Student Demographics
Curriculum by Stage
| Stage | Curriculum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| High School (Grades 9-12) | Advanced Placement | AP courses offered |
| Middle School (Grades 6-8) | American Diploma | — |
| Elementary School (Grades 1-5) | American Diploma | — |
School Background
Governed by a Board of Directors (BOD) consisting of seven representatives from the ownership group, appointed community members, and educational professionals. The Board oversees policy, strategic planning, and overall governance, approves annual budgets, and commissions external financial audits.