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Taipei American School (TAS) is an independent, coeducational, day school founded in 1949 for students from prekindergarten (KA) through grade 12. More than 33 nationalities make up the student body. The first semester of the school year runs from early August to late December 2022; the second semester runs from late January to early June 2023. The school is located in Tianmu, a northern suburb of Taipei, where many members of the expatriate community reside. High-rise apartment buildings, small businesses, parks, outdoor markets, temples, international restaurants, and the mountains of Yangmingshan National Park mark the landscape. The TAS parent body includes professionals from local businesses and international corporations, employees of foreign governments, and educators.
This is intended to provide general information. Prospective users of the schools may wish to inquire further of A/OPR/OS or contact the school directly for more specific and up-to-the-minute information. Information and statistics are current as of March 2023 and provided by the school.
NOTE: School situations can change quickly, particularly as schools face cutbacks to learning support programs due to the pandemic, unrest, and economic uncertainty. For the most current information, work with the REO and school. Information in this document was collected by the Department of State’s Office of Overseas Schools directly from the school in spring 2023 and shows the availability of services rather than an assessment of the quality of the services. The profile is intended as a jumping off point for a conversation with the REO and school to understand the best fit for your child. Definitions may vary school to school.