Have you just moved to Taipei? Or, are you just starting your research on a potential move to Taipei? Either way, you’re probably wondering what the schooling options are for your children. A cursory look will reveal that the two biggest international schools are Taipei American School and Taipei European School. Both these schools are well-established and usually have waiting lists. Beyond that, there are a number of smaller international schools, most of which are religious. These include (in no particular order):
Beyond international schools, you might consider one of the growing number of “experimental education” groups or institutes popping up around Taipei. These were originally started out as a way for local homeschooling parents to come together and share resources, but are now increasingly more organized entities. Many are bilingual or primarily English-speaking. Some examples include:
But, what if you’re interested in something more progressive? Maybe even something revolutionary? Then, consider visiting us at Acton Academy Taipei! We are part of a well-established, rapidly expanding network of more than 180+ schools worldwide. We are accredited in the US and benefit from more than a decade of experience with thousands of families all working together to turn learning upside down for our kids.
In the past few months, Acton Academy Taipei has received inquiries from several families looking to move to Taipei from the US, Europe, Hong Kong, and Japan. What do these families all have in common? These families have seen that traditional education isn’t really fit for purpose anymore. Perhaps they’ve been homeschooling due to Covid-19, or they’ve had time during lockdown to have more heart-to-heart conversations with their child. Regardless of how it happened, these families and their children are ready to say no to industrial schooling. They are ready for no homework, no grades, and no tests.
They’re ready for self-directed learning with hands-on, real world projects, Socratic discussions that sharpen critical thinking, self-paced learning programs that turbo charge academic learning, and the freedom to discover their unique gifts. Acton Academies around the world are on the forefront of turning learning upside down. We are all on a mission to help each child that enters our doors to find a calling and change the world. In fact, one recent Acton graduate just landed a high paying job in a field they’re passionate about straight out of high school… in the midst of an unprecedented downturn.
Get in touch today with Dr. Jenny Wang to discuss your unique child and how to choose a school. Dr. Wang attended Hong Kong International School and Groton School for her secondary education; she has seen many of the different types of schooling out there and can help you make an informed choice for schooling in Taipei.
P.S. Don’t forget to ask Dr. Wang how Acton Academy Taipei is able to deliver a highly progressive, top-notch education for a fraction of the fees that other international schools in Taipei charge.