Washington International School in Taichung
- IB Diploma
About
Washington International School in Taichung (WIST) is a programme of Washington High School, Taichung. It was restructured from the school's Overseas Preparatory Studies Program in 2021. It became a WASC candidate school in 2024 and an authorized IB World School offering the Diploma Programme in 2025. The school emphasises academics, technology, communication skills, critical thinking and global citizenship, with an immersive English programme and a second foreign language.
Key facts
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Curriculum
IB Diploma
Students
2,000
Language
English
Type
Local school, international programme
- Founded
- 1999
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Accreditations
- IB
Curriculum and academics
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Curricula, explainedIB DP (Diploma)
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
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- STEM
- Languages
Campus and school life
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Facilities
- Library
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