What are the schools in Taiwan like?
When we asked about the schools in Taiwan, they said...
"If you are coming from the states, it will be difficult for your child, as most students (although foreign passport holders) are from Taiwan. There are minimal native English speakers. The standards are incredibly high and you have a bunch of exhausted kids who subscride to their parents ideals for teens: ESS (Eat-Sleep-Study. Even high achieving studnts from the US will question their confidence and have trouble acclimating. That said, it is a quality education in a relatively safe environment. There are better options if you desire a whole-student approach," commented one expat when asked about Taipei American School in Taipei.
"Unfortunately this is the only option (thus the current state of affairs) help your kids through it- and fight your battles on the western stupid kids syndrome," remarked one expat living in Taipei with children attending Taipei American School .
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What are the schools in Taiwan like?
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