International schools in Taipei
17 international schools in Taipei. Every number comes from what schools publish and from official sources.
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Living
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Housing and rent
Rent: Taipei median NT$12,500 (official, H1 2026)
Taiwan's Ministry of the Interior rent statistics for H1 2026, reported on 2026-08-13, put Taipei's median total rent at NT$12,500 a month, second after New Taipei (NT$13,000). The figures come from 833,000 rent-subsidy contracts valid at the end of March 2026, so smaller homes are common in the sample; larger family homes can cost more.
- Taipei median NT$12,500/month
- Based on rent-subsidy contracts
- Larger family homes can cost more
Source:ETtoday (內政部 115年上半年租金統計)DataChecked 2026-10-30
Safety
Taipei has no Korean travel advisory in force
Korea's foreign ministry page for Taiwan (checked 2026-10-30) shows no advisory level in force. It notes 7-8 typhoons a year on average between June and September, so watch for school closure notices in that season.
- No advisory level in force
- Typhoons June-September
Source:외교부 해외안전여행Official sourceChecked 2026-10-30
Schooling
Education: 8 schools for foreign residents in Taipei
Taipei City Government lists eight schools for foreign residents: Taipei American School, Taipei Korean School, Dominican School, Bethany Academy, Taipei Japanese School, Taipei European School, Yang Ming Christian Academy and Grace Christian Academy (updated 2023-12-29). As of 2026-10-30 our directory lists 17 schools in this city (still growing).
- Eight schools for foreign residents
- Includes Taipei Korean School
Source:Taipei City GovernmentOfficial sourceChecked 2026-10-30
Family life and climate
Climate: long hot summers, short damp winters
Korea's foreign ministry page for Taiwan (checked 2026-10-30) describes a subtropical maritime climate: summer highs up to 38°C, winter lows around 8°C, about 2,515 mm of rain a year and 77% average humidity. Typhoons (7-8 a year) arrive June-September. These are national figures and may differ slightly for Taipei.
- Summer up to 38°C, winter down to 8°C
- About 2,515 mm rain a year
- Typhoons June-September
Source:외교부 해외안전여행Official sourceChecked 2026-10-30
Airport and travel
Airport MRT: Taoyuan to Taipei Main Station in 35 minutes
Taipei's official travel site says the Taoyuan Airport MRT express takes 35 minutes from Terminal 1 (38 from Terminal 2) to Taipei Main Station, every 15 minutes.
- 35 min from T1, 38 from T2
- Every 15 minutes
Source:Taipei City Government Department of Information and TourismOfficial sourceChecked 2026-10-30
Prices and living conditions in Taiwan
Price examples
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Hamburger (McDonald's Big Mac) · Single item | US$2.6 |
| Bibimbap · 1 serving | US$9.1 |
| Kimchi stew set meal · 1 serving | US$9.1 |
| Shin Ramyun · 5-Pack | US$5.3 |
| Coffee (Starbucks Americano) · 1 Tall cup | US$3.2 |
| Bottled water (supermarket, lowest price) · 600ml | US$0.3 |
| Coca-Cola (supermarket, lowest price) · 600ml | US$0.9 |
| City bus fare · Base Fare | US$0.5 |
| Metro fare · Base Fare | US$0.6 |
| Taxi fare · Base Fare | US$2.7 |
Local prices surveyed by KOTRA trade offices, in US dollars. They vary by city and shop. Source: KOTRA (Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency), data.go.kr · 2026-11-01
In numbers
Yearly tuition range
TWD 533K – TWD 1.06M
≈ USD 16.3K – ≈ USD 32.3K
Based on 2 schools that publish fees · latest fee year 2026-27
Reference rate (2026-11-02) · Actual transfer rates depend on your bank's or provider's rate and fees.
Lowest to highest amount in the school currency. Fees vary by grade and programme, so check the grade-by-grade fees on each school page.
Curriculum mix
A school that runs several curricula is counted for each.
| schools | % | |
|---|---|---|
| American (AP) | 11 | 52% |
| IB | 4 | 19% |
| French | 2 | 10% |
| British (IGCSE/A Level) | 1 | 5% |
| German | 1 | 5% |
| Korean | 1 | 5% |
| Japanese / Chinese / Taiwanese | 1 | 5% |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-03
| schools | % | |
|---|---|---|
| American (AP) | 11 | 52% |
| IB | 4 | 19% |
| French | 2 | 10% |
| British (IGCSE/A Level) | 1 | 5% |
| German | 1 | 5% |
| Korean | 1 | 5% |
| Japanese / Chinese / Taiwanese | 1 | 5% |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-03
Schools with the most complete information
Morrison Academy Taipei (Bethany campus)American (AP) · Ages 5–18- Taipei American SchoolIB · American (AP) · Ages 4–18From TWD 957K a year
Taipei Kuei Shan SchoolIB · Ages 5–18
Dominican International SchoolAmerican (AP) · Ages 4–18
Grace Christian AcademyAmerican (AP) · Ages 6–18- Taipei European SchoolIB · British (IGCSE/A Level) · French · Ages 3–18
Taoyuan American SchoolAmerican (AP) · Ages 6–18From TWD 533K a year
The Primacy Collegiate AcademyAmerican (AP) · Ages 14–18
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