Kaohsiung American School
- IB Diploma
- IB MYP
- American
Per yearabout USD 14.8K–17.8K
TWD 486K–584K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
About
Fully accredited PreK–12 international school in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, offering American standards-based curricula with the IB Middle Years Programme and IB Diploma Programme. Mission is to challenge students to achieve academic excellence and prepare them as Balanced Individuals, Independent Learners and Global Citizens.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB Diploma · IB MYP · American
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Founded
- 1989
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| PreK-5 | TWD 486,300≈ USD 14.8K |
| 6-8 | TWD 543,800≈ USD 16.6K |
| 9-12 | TWD 583,700≈ USD 17.8K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| PreK-5 | TWD 486,300 (about USD 14.8K) |
| 6-8 | TWD 543,800 (about USD 16.6K) |
| 9-12 | TWD 583,700 (about USD 17.8K) |
Source: school website (kas.tw) · checked 2026-11-06 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Kaohsiung American School (this school) | TWD 486,300 (about USD 14.8K) | TWD 583,700 (about USD 17.8K) |
| I-Shou International School | TWD 301,980 (about USD 9.19K) | TWD 585,940 (about USD 17.8K) |
Source: school website (kas.tw) · checked 2026-11-06 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
Per semester · Across grades
Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 5 → Grades 9–12
| Kaohsiung American School · Per semester | |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 5 | 243,150 |
| Grades 6–8 | 271,900 |
| Grades 9–12 | 291,850 |
| Grade | Per semester |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 5 | TWD 243,150 |
| Grades 6–8 | TWD 271,900 |
| Grades 9–12 | TWD 291,850 |
The school's document states 2 payments per year.
One-off costs
- Application fee
- TWD 5,000
- Enrolment fee
- TWD 35,000
- Capital levy
- TWD 8,000
- EAL support
- TWD 65,000
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. Reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Intake
- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Entry process
- Placement exam, Eal test, Interview
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB MYP · IB DP (Diploma) · American curriculum
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPOffered
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
American curriculum
Kindergarten to Grade 12 · Ages 5–18
Grade-by-grade like US schools; students graduate by earning course credits, often with AP courses in high school.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Service
- Performing arts
- Visual arts
- Sport
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Library
Sports
- Athletics
Arts
- Performing arts
- Visual arts
After-school activities
- Student clubs
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Accreditation and memberships
- Accreditations
- CIS, IB, WASC
- Memberships
- COIS, EARCOS
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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