Taoyuan American School

Taoyuan American School (TYAS) is located at No. 1, Kainan Rd., Luzhu District, Taoyuan City 33857, Taiwan. The campus sits on Kainan University's grounds in Luzhu District, with convenient access from the Nanzhongyuan Interchange heading toward Zhongli. The school publishes an American-based international program and serves Grades 1–12 from this campus.

Elementary School (grades 1–5), Middle School (grades 6–8), and High School (grades 9–12). TYAS's site and program pages describe these three levels and their curricula across elementary, middle, and high school.

Private international school offering an American-based curriculum; on the Kainan University campus; operates as a day school with a door‑to‑door bus service (no boarding facilities are listed on TYAS materials). The school is described as American international and California Standards–aligned, with AP courses available.

English as an Additional Language (EAL) program is offered to support English language learners to access mainstream classes, focusing on reading, writing, speaking, and listening.

TYAS is an American international school. It has authorization from the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and MOE approval, reflecting its US-oriented program within Taiwan.

No religious affiliation is stated in TYAS materials. The school presents itself as an American international program within Taiwan.

Elementary (G1–5) day generally runs from around 08:00 to 16:00, starting with Homeroom and consisting of multiple blocks, with a mid‑morning break around 09:30–09:45, lunch around 11:10–12:05, and a Club Time in the afternoon (about 15:15–16:00). Middle School (G6–8) follows a similar day structure with a 08:00 start, morning break around 09:30–09:45, lunch 11:10–12:05, and Club Time 15:15–16:00. High School (G9–12) also starts at 08:00, with class blocks through the afternoon, a lunch 11:10–12:05, and a Club Time 15:15–16:00; specific period details are shown in the HS class schedule.

TYAS operates a door‑to‑door school bus shuttle with 22 routes covering Taipei, New Taipei City, and Taoyuan; routes typically serve small groups (about 3–4 students per route). Fees are published per semester and vary by catchment area (Taipei/New Taipei, Linkou, other Taoyuan districts, Luzhu/Taoyuan). Last updated May 1, 2025.

Taoyuan American School offers an American-based curriculum aligned with the California State Board of Education Common Core standards for grades 1–12 with foreign passports. The Elementary School teaches English Language Arts, Writing, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Visual Art, Music, Computer Science, and Physical Education. The Middle School adds Public Speaking and Journalism. The High School includes Spanish and Digital Publications, Visual and Performing Arts, Computer Science, and Physical Education. AP courses are offered on a rotating roster, including AP Calculus AB, AP World History, AP Computer Science A, AP Chinese Language and Culture, AP Studio Art, AP Drawing, AP English Literature and Composition, AP European History, and AP Physics 1.

The student-to-faculty ratio is 4:1.

Iowa Tests are administered for Grades 3–8. The College Preparation Program supports PSAT/NMSQT, TOEFL, ACT, and SAT for high school students. AP testing is available for students who take AP courses.

College counseling begins in Grade 9 with one-on-one college planning to help students select colleges or universities that best match their personal and academic goals. The program guides course selection, encourages challenging coursework, and prepares students for SAT/ACT and related admissions tests. Students have access to AP coursework and college admissions resources as part of college readiness.

AP courses provide acceleration for advanced learners, with a rotating roster including AP Calculus AB, AP World History, AP Computer Science A, AP Chinese Language and Culture, AP Studio Art, AP Drawing, AP English Literature and Composition, AP European History, and AP Physics 1. TYAS also offers enrichment programs such as World Scholar's Cup and Model United Nations in the middle school.

TYAS provides a comprehensive social-emotional learning environment as part of its safeguarding framework. Advisory programs, counseling resources, and a focus on well-being support students' emotional health alongside academics.

TYAS offers ESL support for students with English as a second language, integrated within its EAL program and mainstream classes.

The school operates an English as an Additional Language (EAL) program to help learners acquire reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills and to access mainstream coursework.

TYAS has policies and supports for mental health and emotional well-being, including an Emotional Well-Being Specialist, counseling resources, and access to external resources when needed.

Safeguarding is embedded in TYAS's mission, with anti-bullying policies, clear response structures, staff background checks, ongoing safeguarding training, and a code of conduct for all staff.

1. Application and Supporting Documents: TYAS accepts students from Grades 1-12 holding a foreign passport. Class sizes are limited; if a class reaches the maximum, the remaining applicants go on a waiting list. To apply, fill out the Taoyuan American School Application for Admission Google form and upload the required documents. The documents include immunization records and the student's records from the past two years in English, with Grade 1 requiring kindergarten report cards or teacher comments; Grades 2-8 requiring two years of report cards; Grades 9-12 requiring official transcripts for all years; after submission, the application is reviewed within 5–10 business days; overseas applicants may be pre-accepted, but final admissions decisions and grade placement are made after screening.

If a class reaches the maximum number of students, the remaining applicants are placed on a waiting list.