Taipei American School
- AP
- IB Diploma
- American
Per yearabout USD 29.1K–32.1K
TWD 957K–1.06M · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
About
Taipei American School (TAS) is one of Asia's top independent schools providing a high-quality, well-rounded American-based education from PreK to Grade 12 offering both the IB Diploma and AP Courses.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
AP · IB Diploma · American
Ages
Ages 4–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Ownership
- Non-profit
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 |
|---|---|
| PK-5 | TWD 956,770≈ USD 29.1K |
| 6-12 | TWD 1,055,105≈ USD 32.1K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| PK-5 | TWD 956,770 (about USD 29.1K) |
| 6-12 | TWD 1,055,105 (about USD 32.1K) |
Source: school website (tas.edu.tw) · checked 2026-11-06 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- TWD 10,000
- Capital levy
- TWD 350,000
- Deposit
- TWD 50,000
- Bus
- TWD 70,940
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)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB DP (Diploma) · AP · 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 MYPNot here
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
AP
High school, by subject · Ages 15–18
College Board's university-level courses that high-school students choose subject by subject, with exams scored 1–5 each May.
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
- Languages
- Service
- Outdoor education
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
- Swimming pool
- Library
- Sports field
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Accreditation and memberships
- Accreditations
- IB, WASC
- Memberships
- EARCOS
Location
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