Ranked purely by parent interest — the number of families who opened each school’s profile and spent time reading it between August 2025 and July 2026.
I-Shou International School is a private, co‑educational international/bilingual school in Dashu District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan. Founded in 2004, it offers multiple pathways for international-minded learners, including the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP), together with the Cambridge IGCSE for some grades and Taiwan's national curriculum for selected cohorts. The campus sits in the E‑Da community area of Kaohsiung and features a boarding house for students in grades 6–12, a diverse programme of global trips, and extensive sports and activities. The school emphasises bilingual education and inquiry-based learning, delivering English as the core language of instruction, with Chinese language study and bilingual options in the upper grades. It is led by Principal Chien Wei (Roger) Lee (since 2022) and is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the Taiwanese Ministry of Education, with IB programmes and Cambridge IGCSE in its international pathways. The school maintains a strong university admissions track record for graduates and offers a wide range of co‑curricular activities, including Model United Nations, robotics, chess, and a large sports/activities programme.
Annual fees
NT$4,602 – 8,762
Ages
6 to 18 years
Curriculum
IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, British Curriculum, Canadian Curriculum, French Curriculum, Indian Curriculum, Vietnamese Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE
Kaohsiung American School (KAS) is a private PreK–12 international school founded in 1989 in Zuoying District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. It delivers American standards-based curricula alongside the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme, with English as the language of instruction and Chinese taught as a national language option. The school serves students from early years through high school, supported by English as an Additional Language and learning support services. The campus is LEED-certified and features a 400-seat performing arts theater, five science laboratories, a state-of-the-art elementary STEAM makerspace, a library, and the Thomas Farrell Athletics Complex, including a swimming pool and rooftop tennis court. KAS offers the Future Leaders Program, Global Online Academy electives, and a broad range of clubs and activities. Tuition is charged per semester, with additional required and capital fees. The school emphasizes student-centered learning, service, and global citizenship within a diverse, multinational community for new families.
Dominican International School Kaohsiung offers an American-based curriculum rooted in Catholic values, serving students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. Located in the Gushan District, the school features a spacious campus that gives active students ample room for physical education and recess. The academic program focuses on multilingual development; English is the primary language of instruction, while students take five mandatory Mandarin classes each week starting in first grade to build a strong local language foundation.
A defining feature of the school is its "Pair Story Time" initiative, where older middle and high school students regularly read to kindergarten and lower-grade children. This cross-grade tradition builds social adaptability, communication skills, and a tight-knit campus culture. The school integrates character education directly into its daily framework, focusing on self-control, moral cognition, and emotional maturity. Extracurriculars include community service programs, arts, and athletics, ensuring students develop personal responsibility alongside their academic requirements.
