TCS Experimental Education is a British Curriculum / British Columbia (BC) Offshore Curriculum school in New Taipei City, Taiwan. Annual tuition ranges from $14,880 to $15,500 USD.
Location & Getting There
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Scholarships Available
No scholarships, merit-based awards, or need-based financial aid information is published publicly. Families should contact Admissions directly to enquire.
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About
TCS Experimental Education is a private bilingual middle and high school located on the National Taiwan Normal University Linkou campus in New Taipei City, Taiwan. The school blends the Jenaplan educational philosophy in its NTNU-developed Middle School program with a British Columbia offshore curriculum in High School, enabling graduates to earn dual Taiwanese and Canadian BC Dogwood diplomas. Its signature Experiential Learning Friday and shared NTNU campus facilities — including a 500-seat auditorium, science labs, and library — support a project-based, inquiry-driven learning environment for students aged 12 to 18.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
TCS offers a dual-diploma pathway combining a Taiwanese diploma with the Canadian BC Dogwood Diploma. The Middle School follows the Jenaplan philosophy emphasising inquiry-based learning anchored on four pillars: Work, Play, Celebration, and Dialogue. A weekly Experiential Learning Friday (ELF) pairs classroom instruction with hands-on practicum from NTNU professors and local experts. The school is located on the NTNU Linkou campus, sharing world-class university facilities including a 500-seat auditorium, science labs, and a large library. A bilingual English-Mandarin environment and College Board registration further distinguish the program.
Fees & Financials
Original currency: NT$480,000 - 500,000.
Admissions Process
- 1High School (G10–G11): Step 1: Register for and attend an information session; students complete an English proficiency evaluation. Step 2: Submit application form with transcripts and attendance records from the past two years; optional recommendation letters and extracurricular evidence recommended. Step 3: Student interview with the Principal and a parent interview with TCS representatives. Step 4: Confirm enrolment by paying a deposit and submitting required documents. Middle School (G7–G9): Step 1: Register for and attend an information session; concurrent English workshop held. Step 2: Submit application form, transcripts, and two years of attendance records; optional extracurricular evidence and up to two recommendation letters recommended. Step 3: Student interview including a 5-minute English self-introduction with an English teacher; parent interview with TCS representatives. Step 4: Confirm enrolment by paying the deposit and submitting required documents.
School Day
Middle School (G7–G9) teaches core subjects Monday through Thursday with Friday dedicated to experiential and exploratory learning activities (ELF - Experiential Learning Friday). High School (G10–G12) follows a concept-based, competency-driven BC offshore program, with additional Friday-focused experiential learning as part of the overall approach.
Student Life
Uniforms are non-refundable per the tuition refund policy; no further detail on uniform style or requirements is published.
Hot meals are catered to the school every day; a sample menu is available.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Mental wellbeing is supported through mindfulness-based practices and a focus on emotional intelligence, with mindfulness exercises integrated into daily routines and efforts to reduce stress and support students' mental health. The school runs a school-wide mindfulness program including the Basics and Practice of Mindfulness Guidance developed with NTNU.
Safeguarding is addressed via the Code of Conduct, supervised campus safety, and clear policies around maintaining a safe learning environment and respecting students' rights.
Student Demographics
School Background
Founded by a group of parents who studied and lived in the US and Canada. The high school program is run in cooperation with the Canadian Ministry of Education of British Columbia. The middle school program is jointly developed with National Taiwan Normal University based on the Jena Educational Philosophy.