What are the schools in Taiwan like?

"Taiwan has a wide range of international and bilingual schools to choose from. One of the best international schools in Taiwan is the Taipei American School (TAS). Founded in 1949, TAS is a non-profit, independent, co-educational day school that offers an American-style education to students from pre-kindergarten through grade 12. The school is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and the College Board. TAS also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, music, and art. Another excellent international school in Taiwan is the International School of Beijing (ISB). ISB is a non-profit, independent, co-educational day school that offers an American-style education to students from pre-kindergarten through grade 12. The school is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and the College Board. ISB also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, music, and art. For those looking for a bilingual school, the Taipei European School (TES) is a great option. TES is a non-profit, independent, co-educational day school that offers a bilingual education to students from pre-kindergarten through grade 12. The school is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and the College Board. TES also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, music, and art," commented one expat when asked about in Taiwan.

"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," remarked one expat living in Taipei with children attending Taipei American School.