Taipei Kuei Shan School

Taiwan, Taipei

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English, Mandarin

Fees Fees not listed

Ages 3 - 18 years

Pupil numbers 600

Type Co-educational

Opened 1963

Bus Service No

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Academic offering

Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)

Taught languages English, Mandarin

Typical class size 6

Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Service and Sustainability

Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service

Stages Primary School, Secondary School, Preschool, Kindergarten

Introduction

Taipei Kuei Shan School (Kuei Shan) is a private, nonprofit, PreK–12 IB World Continuum school located in the foothills of Yangmingshan in Taipei. The campus serves around 600 students from more than 20 nationalities and blends IB programs with a Taiwanese national curriculum perspective. Instruction in the lower years is approximately half in English and half in Mandarin, while high school instruction is in English and Mandarin is taught as a subject. The school emphasizes holistic development, with daily devotion in homerooms and a monthly chapel, and welcomes families from diverse backgrounds who are not required to share the Christian tradition. Extracurricular offerings include intramural sports, visual and performing arts, service, Model United Nations, scouting, robotics, sewing, and cooking. Kuei Shan is accredited by the Taipei City Government Department of Education and is an IB World School offering PYP, MYP, and DP.

No. 200, Mingde Rd, Ronghua Village, Beitou District, Taipei City, Taiwan 112

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Location

Taipei Kuei Shan School is located at 200 Mingde Road, Beitou District, Taipei City, Taiwan 11280 ROC. The campus sits in the Beitou area, in the foothills of Yangmingshan, offering a hillside setting just north of central Taipei. Beitou is a northern Taipei district with access to the city's public transport network, helping families travel to and from the school. (Address and location from the school profile; general setting noted on the school site.)

Stages

Kuei Shan is a full K-12 school spanning preschool to grade 12. The Primary School covers Grades 1–5, the Middle/Secondary program covers Grades 6–12, and there is a preschool for 4–5 year olds. The school describes itself as preschool through 12th grade, IB World School continuum.

Type

Taipei Kuei Shan School is a private, coeducational, day school. It operates as a non-profit private institution and does not offer boarding.

Additional learning support

The school provides language-focused support and a Chinese–English dual-language immersion program. Elementary instructions are split roughly 50/50 between English and Mandarin, with high school instruction conducted in English (excluding Chinese). Support programs exist to help students who have not met grade-level expectations, including language/proficiency support within the dual-language framework.

Country affiliation

There is no formal country affiliation for Taipei Kuei Shan School; it is a private school in Taiwan and is accredited by the Taipei City Government Department of Education.

Religious affiliation

The school identifies as Christian (Protestant) and operates with a Christian ethos as part of its mission and accreditation.

School day structure

The school year runs from late August/early September to late June, comprising about 195 instructional days. The exact daily start/end times and break schedules are not published on the public site; families should contact the school for current daily timings.

Bus service

Taipei Kuei Shan School does not publish an in-house bus service on its site. Transportation in Beitou is typically via Taipei's public transit, and public-bus routes serving the Beitou area include stops near Kuei Shan/Beitou schools; families may also arrange private transport. For context, public-bus stops are listed for nearby Kuei Shan Middle School, illustrating area accessibility.

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Fees

Annual tuition at Taipei Kuei Shan School ranges from NTD 154,000 to NTD 300,000 depending on year group. That works out at roughly NTD 154,000 for the early years, NTD 300,000 for primary, NTD 300,000 for secondary, NTD 300,000 for sixth form.

Academics

Curriculum

Taipei Kuei Shan School is a private, nonprofit Pre-K–12 IB World Continuum school in Taipei, integrating IB programs—PYP, MYP, and DP—with a Taiwanese MOE-based curriculum. The Primary Years Program (PYP) runs from Pre-K to Grade 5, the Middle Years Program (MYP) covers Grades 6–10, and the Diploma Program (DP) is offered for Grades 11–12. The school states that the Pre-K–12 curriculum is based on IB standards and MOE benchmarks, with instruction in high school delivered in English and lower grades typically taught about half in English and half in Mandarin. In the Diploma Program (G11-12), students select six courses from the IB groups (Language A; Language Acquisition; Individuals & Societies; Sciences; Mathematics; Arts/Electives) and complete the IB Core: CAS, Extended Essay, and Theory of Knowledge. In the Middle Years Program (G6-10), eight core subjects are taught across Language & Literature, Language Acquisition, Design, Individuals & Societies, Sciences, Mathematics, Arts, and Physical & Health Education, with features like interdisciplinary learning, MYP Projects and Service as Action.

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Admissions

Step 1: Fill in the online application form. The school directs applicants to the 'Join Our Community' link on the Admissions page, which opens a Google form for the online application. After you submit the form, the Admissions Committee will send an acknowledgment email with details regarding the next steps. This initial step begins formal communications between families and Taipei Kuei Shan School, so ensure the information you provide is accurate and complete.

Step 2: The Admissions Committee will send an acknowledgment email with details regarding the next steps. This email confirms that your application has been received and outlines how the admissions process will proceed. It serves as the official notice that you should continue to monitor communications from the school.

Step 3: The Committee will keep in touch with you through email and will guide you through each step of the admission process. Ongoing email correspondence is used to provide instructions, share timelines, and request any additional information as needed. Families should respond to requests promptly to avoid delays in the process.

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FAQs

Where is Taipei Kuei Shan School located and what is the campus setting?

Taipei Kuei Shan School is located at 200 Mingde Road, Beitou District, Taipei City, Taiwan 11280 ROC, situated in the foothills of Yangmingshan. The campus offers a hillside setting just north of central Taipei with access to the city's public transport network for family commutes.

What age range and grade levels does the school serve?

Kuei Shan serves students aged 3 to 18 across a full Pre-K–12 program. The school includes preschool for 4–5 year olds, Primary School (Grades 1–5), Middle Years (Grades 6–10) and a two-year Diploma Programme (Grades 11–12).

What curriculum does Taipei Kuei Shan School follow?

The school is an IB World Continuum school offering the PYP, MYP and DP while integrating Taiwanese Ministry of Education benchmarks. The Pre-K–12 curriculum is based on IB standards combined with MOE perspectives to reflect both international and local learning expectations.

How do I apply for a place at Kuei Shan?

To begin the admissions process you complete the school's online application Google form called 'Join Our Community.' After submission the Admissions Committee will send an acknowledgment email and then guide you through the subsequent steps of the process.

How will the school communicate with families during admissions?

The Admissions Committee sends an acknowledgment email after your application is received and then maintains ongoing email correspondence with instructions and requests for additional information. Families are asked to respond promptly to avoid delays in the process.

Which IB programmes are offered and in which grades?

Kuei Shan offers the Primary Years Programme (PYP) from Pre-K to Grade 5, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Grades 6–10, and the Diploma Programme (DP) for Grades 11–12. The DP follows the usual IB structure of six subject groups plus the IB Core: CAS, Extended Essay, and Theory of Knowledge.

How are classes taught across the school in terms of language?

In the lower years instruction is approximately half in English and half in Mandarin as part of a dual-language approach. In high school the curriculum is delivered in English, with Mandarin taught as a subject.

What is the structure of the Middle Years Programme at Kuei Shan?

The MYP (Grades 6–10) includes eight core subject areas—Language & Literature, Language Acquisition, Design, Individuals & Societies, Sciences, Mathematics, Arts, and Physical & Health Education—and emphasizes interdisciplinary learning, the MYP Projects, and Service as Action. This structure supports breadth of learning and student-led projects.

What extracurricular activities does the school offer?

Extracurricular offerings include intramural sports, visual and performing arts, service opportunities, Model United Nations, scouting, robotics, sewing, and cooking. These activities are part of the school's emphasis on holistic development beyond academics.

Does Kuei Shan offer sports and arts programs for students?

Yes, the school runs intramural sports programs and provides visual and performing arts opportunities as part of its extracurricular and curricular activities. These programs are intended to support students' physical, creative, and social development.

How does the school support student wellbeing and social-emotional development?

Student wellbeing is integrated into the school's holistic education philosophy, with programs and experiences aimed at developing physical, social, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual wellbeing. Daily homeroom devotion and a monthly chapel are part of this approach, and mental wellbeing is considered within the broader holistic framework.

Does the school provide extra academic or language support for students who are behind grade level?

Yes, Kuei Shan has support programs to help students who have not met grade-level expectations, including language and proficiency support within its Chinese–English dual-language framework. These supports are intended to help students progress within the bilingual learning environment.

What special educational needs (SEN) provisions does the school publish?

The school does not publicly disclose specific SEN provisions, staff, or a dedicated SEN department. Families should contact Admissions for individual discussions about particular support needs and available resources.

Is Taipei Kuei Shan a faith-based school and are families of other faiths welcome?

The school identifies as Christian (Protestant) and operates with a Christian ethos that includes daily devotion in homerooms and a monthly chapel. Families from diverse backgrounds are welcome and participation in these activities is not restricted by faith.

Is Kuei Shan a boarding school or a day school?

Taipei Kuei Shan School is a private, coeducational day school that operates as a non-profit institution and does not offer boarding. Transportation to campus is typically via Taipei public transit or private arrangements.

When does the school year run and how many instructional days are there?

The school year runs from late August/early September to late June and comprises about 195 instructional days. Exact daily start and end times are not published and should be confirmed with the school.

What official accreditations and memberships does Kuei Shan hold?

Kuei Shan is accredited by the Taipei City Government Department of Education, is authorized as an IB World School for PYP, MYP and DP (IB World School identifier: 049727), and is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). These recognitions reflect its authorization to deliver IB programmes and its local accreditation.

Has the school published any awards or honours in recent years?

The school does not publish a dedicated list of school-wide awards or honors for the past five years. Publicly available materials emphasize accreditation, program authorizations, and school history rather than a compiled awards list.

Does Kuei Shan run a Chinese–English dual-language immersion programme?

Yes, the school launched a Chinese–English dual-language immersion program in 2002, and elementary instruction is typically split roughly 50/50 between English and Mandarin. This bilingual approach is a core feature of the school's early and middle years curriculum.

How is Mandarin taught in the high school years?

In high school (Grades 11–12) instruction is delivered in English, and Mandarin is offered and taught as a subject. This allows students to continue Mandarin study while the majority of content instruction is in English.

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