Parent's Review of Taipei American School in Taipei, Taiwan

What is the name of your child's school? (Please report on one school per survey.)

Taipei American School

In what town or city is this school located?

Taipei

How would you describe this school? (i.e. American, British, International, Local, etc.)

Called American but very Chinese

What grade levels are represented at this school?

K-12

How do most children get to school everyday? (bus, train, walk, etc.)

Walk, bus, private car

How would you describe the facilities at this school? What extra-curricular activities are available?

School facilities are fantastic. New Upper School. A lot of money goes into facilities. Extra cirricular more focus on the arts vs sports

What has this school done to help your child transition from the curriculum in your home country into the curriculum in your new country? Are there programs to prepare your child for repatriation?

Very difficult transition into the High School if you are in 10 -12.

How would you describe the social activities available for parents through this school? Are there parent-teacher organizations?

Very Asian focused parents and competitive. PTA political and unfriendly to new comers.

What advice would you give to someone considering enrolling their child in this school?

This is called an American school but 95% Asian focused. English is not the primary language in the halls and amongst workers. Very competive and not very welcoming to westerners who are considered "stupid" amongst the Asian popluation.

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