# \#schools **URL:** https://tw.forumosa.com/tag/schools/11.md [Latest](https://tw.forumosa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://tw.forumosa.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://tw.forumosa.com/tags.md) --- ## [Taipei American School (TAS)](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/taipei-american-school-tas/30732)
**Author:** [@Dr\_C](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Dr_C)\ **Replies:** 232\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2026, 6:02am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/taipei-american-school-tas/30732 "2026-06-30T06:02:52Z")
The Taipei American School was known for their long waiting lists of 200 students or more. Some parents had to wait for several years before they got a space for their little ones. This all has changed over the summer: … --- ## [Private Schools in Taiwan Thread (For Teachers)](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/private-schools-in-taiwan-thread-for-teachers/86438)
**Author:** [@gavmasterflash](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/gavmasterflash)\ **Replies:** 137\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 9:15pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/private-schools-in-taiwan-thread-for-teachers/86438 "2026-08-23T21:15:47Z")
Hi everyone, I was thinking that there is a lot of info on this forum about private schools but it is really scattered throughout many different posts. By private schools I mean regular schools that are not buxibans. Th… --- ## [Private Junior High Schools (Aside from TAS and TES)](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/private-junior-high-schools-aside-from-tas-and-tes/241139)
**Author:** [@rampup82](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/rampup82)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2026, 10:05am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/private-junior-high-schools-aside-from-tas-and-tes/241139 "2026-05-12T10:05:42Z")
Are there any private junior high schools in the Taipei area that are not TAS/TES and also not religious? (Or am I looking for a unicorn? :sweat\_smile:) We are looking for English language instruction and a more progress… --- ## [Leaving high school for a translating job](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/leaving-high-school-for-a-translating-job/255507)
**Author:** [@edo8439](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/edo8439)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2026, 2:57am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/leaving-high-school-for-a-translating-job/255507 "2026-01-08T02:57:49Z")
currently I’m a overseas Chinese student from Indonesia under industry–education cooperation program. Right now I’m already in my 3rd year, and I’ll be graduated from senior high school soon and continue to university. A… --- ## [Taipei Mandarin Center / 台北語学センター / 타이페이 언어중심](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/taipei-mandarin-center/166767)
**Author:** [@taipeialex](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/taipeialex)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2026, 5:27pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/taipei-mandarin-center/166767 "2026-01-03T17:27:41Z")
Taipei Mandarin Center/台北語学センター/타이페이 언어중심 Email：taipeitmc@gmail.com Taipei Mandarin Center (TMC) is a Mandarin learning centre In Taipei City.The Institute runs both Group and individual Classes in the Mandarin Lang… --- ## [Advice on when to start job hunting](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/advice-on-when-to-start-job-hunting/253507)
**Author:** [@MoveonSnake](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/MoveonSnake)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2025, 8:08pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/advice-on-when-to-start-job-hunting/253507 "2025-09-19T20:08:47Z")
Hi, I’ve been reading a lot of the forms on here, trying to get the best handle on when is the appropriate time to begin job searching (like how far in advance)? I will be completing my doctorate in April, and as you can… --- ## [Primary School without ARC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/primary-school-without-arc/253292)
**Author:** [@kyanTW](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/kyanTW)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2025, 7:54am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/primary-school-without-arc/253292 "2025-09-05T07:54:25Z")
We’re Taiwanese NWOHR Passport holders moving to Taiwan. Is it possible to enroll our kid in primary school in TW but without an ARC (not yet, still in the process of getting for all of us)? I’ve backread some threads a… --- ## [Looking for a vocal teacher in Taipei](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/looking-for-a-vocal-teacher-in-taipei/214704)
**Author:** [@Alex\_Levi](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Alex_Levi)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2025, 4:12am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/looking-for-a-vocal-teacher-in-taipei/214704 "2025-07-05T04:12:25Z")
Hi guys! Do you know where I can find a professional English-speaking vocal trainer in Taipei for taking private singing classes? It’s looks like it’s surprisingly hard to find one in Taipei… Online classes are not an… --- ## [English OR Chinese Language Choir in Taipei for Short-Term](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/english-or-chinese-language-choir-in-taipei-for-short-term/252072)
**Author:** [@cerulean](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/cerulean)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2025, 5:37pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/english-or-chinese-language-choir-in-taipei-for-short-term/252072 "2025-07-03T17:37:12Z")
Hello! I am wondering if anyone knows of singing ensembles in the Taipei area which might be feasible to join for just a few months. Chinese language is fine. I would be looking to join as soon as possible. Open or au… --- ## [Morrison Academy](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/morrison-academy/32097)
**Author:** [@bigal](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/bigal)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2025, 1:26pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/morrison-academy/32097 "2025-05-25T13:26:07Z")
Well I searched and all I got was where rich kids could go. Does anybody have any hands on experience about Morrison and so can they tell me. What is it really like there? Is it worth the money?. How much money? How much… --- ## [Landing a Teaching Job in Taiwan](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/landing-a-teaching-job-in-taiwan/250860)
**Author:** [@timely\_array](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/timely_array)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2025, 4:58pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/landing-a-teaching-job-in-taiwan/250860 "2025-05-08T16:58:02Z")
Hello all, I am writing this post for some information on how to land a teaching job in Taiwan. First, I would prefer to work as a public school teacher. From what I can tell, this is only possible if I apply through a … --- ## [The rental stipend that only pays your landlord's mortgage is discrimination](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/the-rental-stipend-that-only-pays-your-landlords-mortgage-is-discrimination/250264)
**Author:** [@Leeksoup](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Leeksoup)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2025, 1:32am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/the-rental-stipend-that-only-pays-your-landlords-mortgage-is-discrimination/250264 "2025-04-11T01:32:10Z")
Hot take. FETs and other foreign public school teachers get a rental stipend added on to their paychecks in addition to their wages. At the moment it’s $5k per month if you’re single, $10k per month if you live with fam… --- ## ["Easier" Public Elementary Schools in Taipei](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/easier-public-elementary-schools-in-taipei/230023)
**Author:** [@rampup82](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/rampup82)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2025, 7:06am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/easier-public-elementary-schools-in-taipei/230023 "2025-03-24T07:06:02Z")
Hello, we are moving to Taipei this August for a few years. We have 2 kids, ages 8 and 6. We plan to register them for local public schools and will be living in Da’an. We are looking for public schools that aren’t supe… --- ## [Bilingual or affordable International School in Banqiao](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/bilingual-or-affordable-international-school-in-banqiao/211888)
**Author:** [@Maggie](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Maggie)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2025, 9:04am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/bilingual-or-affordable-international-school-in-banqiao/211888 "2025-03-20T09:04:27Z")
Hi… can anybody recommend any Bilingual School or School which teaches mostly in English for grade 7 upward in Banqiao or near by areas?? --- ## [Can a school legally change your contract during the valid period?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/can-a-school-legally-change-your-contract-during-the-valid-period/249546)
**Author:** [@Leeksoup](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Leeksoup)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2025, 5:37am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/can-a-school-legally-change-your-contract-during-the-valid-period/249546 "2025-03-13T05:37:07Z")
I work in a public school in Taipei. Last month, my director told me that the Ministry of Education has changed the terms of my contract, mostly impacting my vacation days, and that I must sign the new contract to contin… --- ## [Got rejected by TFETP. Is there another way to work for a public school?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/got-rejected-by-tfetp-is-there-another-way-to-work-for-a-public-school/239847)
**Author:** [@Leeksoup](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Leeksoup)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2025, 4:56am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/got-rejected-by-tfetp-is-there-another-way-to-work-for-a-public-school/239847 "2025-02-17T04:56:08Z")
As the title says, I got interviewed by TFETP for an English teacher position but was just told today that they won’t be proceeding with my application. No explanation given, but I suspect it’s because I asked to be plac… --- ## [Fuhsing Private](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/fuhsing-private/248501)
**Author:** [@Fangs](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Fangs)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2025, 12:42pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/fuhsing-private/248501 "2025-02-04T12:42:33Z")
Hi, Has anyone gone through the interview with Fuhsing for enrolment? The school is asking for parents to join the interview – Wonder if we should prepare for it… --- ## [alternative/experimental elementary school in taipei in Chinese?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/alternative-experimental-elementary-school-in-taipei-in-chinese/192137)
**Author:** [@sunfamily](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/sunfamily)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2025, 9:18am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/alternative-experimental-elementary-school-in-taipei-in-chinese/192137 "2025-01-23T09:18:07Z")
Hi, I am looking for an alternative or experimental elementary school (up to grade 6 or beyond would be nice) in or around Taipei that is mainly in Chinese. Some English would be fine, however our home is bilingual and… --- ## [Hassled by the Cops -- ARC Issue](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/hassled-by-the-cops-arc-issue/247303)
**Author:** [@TeacherNick](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/TeacherNick)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2025, 5:41am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/hassled-by-the-cops-arc-issue/247303 "2025-01-04T05:41:57Z")
The other night, I’m sitting at the bar with my dog and a friend, drinking a $350 cocktail when the cops show up. Over my shoulder, I see the street suddenly light up, flashing red and blue, red and blue. It’s the cops. … --- ## [Ways of learning Mandarin](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/ways-of-learning-mandarin/196499)
**Author:** [@Taiwan202077](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Taiwan202077)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2024, 2:33am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/ways-of-learning-mandarin/196499 "2024-12-19T02:33:56Z")
Hi guys, I wonder how do you learn Mandarin? What are the best methods of learning Mandarin? I have been living in Taiwan for a while and found Mandarin pretty difficult to learn. I speak 5 languages and initially tho… --- ## [How do bilingual curricula work?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/how-do-bilingual-curricula-work/245759)
**Author:** [@IceColdFresh](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/IceColdFresh)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2024, 5:26am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/how-do-bilingual-curricula-work/245759 "2024-11-08T05:26:31Z")
I am disregarding international curricula that don’t satisfy MOE standards. My understanding is that in a bilingual curriculum, all subjects are taught in both Chinese and English (maybe except Chinese‐subject and Social… --- ## [Private School Refusing to Submit Cancel Contract Agreement](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/private-school-refusing-to-submit-cancel-contract-agreement/244938)
**Author:** [@DagGummit](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/DagGummit)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2024, 5:14am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/private-school-refusing-to-submit-cancel-contract-agreement/244938 "2024-10-12T05:14:11Z")
I just quit my job teaching at an “elite” private school yesterday morning. I had everything I needed with me and informed them that I needed the CCA signed and stamped with a seal. After hemming and hawing about how t… --- ## [Taking kids out of public school for (personal) holidays..?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/taking-kids-out-of-public-school-for-personal-holidays/244917)
**Author:** [@mamapanda](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/mamapanda)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2024, 12:01pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/taking-kids-out-of-public-school-for-personal-holidays/244917 "2024-10-09T12:01:40Z")
Hi there, My kids are in public school in Taiwan. There is a really cool 1 week ‘maker camp’ thing that is targetted at overseas chinese kids coming back for a holiday over Christmas. My kids would freaking love it! … --- ## [Public elementary school recommendations](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/public-elementary-school-recommendations/244420)
**Author:** [@lostintaipei20](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/lostintaipei20)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2024, 10:41am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/public-elementary-school-recommendations/244420 "2024-09-23T10:41:00Z")
Currently living in Taipei and I’m aware of different options for schooling here that most foreigners/mixed children go. But we are looking to move out of the city and I’m looking for recommendations on where to send our… --- ## [🏫 🏃‍♂️ | Elementary School Sports](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/elementary-school-sports/243957)
**Author:** [@moonujuju](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/moonujuju)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2024, 1:37am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/elementary-school-sports/243957 "2024-09-14T01:37:30Z")
There is an elementary school next to me that my kids do NOT attend. They attend a Waldorf school that doesn’t offer sports. I’ve heard that kids can still enroll in sports clubs at elementary schools they do not attend.… --- ## [Employment Contract Shenanigans (altering a contract after it has been signed)](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/employment-contract-shenanigans-altering-a-contract-after-it-has-been-signed/243710)
**Author:** [@twrickma](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/twrickma)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2024, 5:28am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/employment-contract-shenanigans-altering-a-contract-after-it-has-been-signed/243710 "2024-09-01T05:28:38Z")
Hey everyone, I’ve been lurking here for a bit, trying to find something that matches my situation, but I didn’t quite find what I needed, so I figured I’d ask directly. I’m really hoping for some advice on a few things… --- ## [Yuteh Bilingual School located in Tucheng](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/yuteh-bilingual-school-located-in-tucheng/186317)
**Author:** [@Expat123](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Expat123)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2024, 2:06am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/yuteh-bilingual-school-located-in-tucheng/186317 "2024-08-22T02:06:10Z")
This is a warning to any teacher that is even potentially thinking of working at this school: DON’T. Yuteh is a nightmare! This private school is for show. Def one of the worst schools I’ve experienced in Taiwan. When I… --- ## [Seeking Advice: Struggling with Returning Home from Studying Abroad](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/seeking-advice-struggling-with-returning-home-from-studying-abroad/241286)
**Author:** [@d1234](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/d1234)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2024, 5:24am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/seeking-advice-struggling-with-returning-home-from-studying-abroad/241286 "2024-06-17T05:24:29Z")
Hello everyone, I am writing this to seek advice on what I should do. Ever since high school, I’ve always dreamt of studying in Taiwan, and I was fortunate enough to get that opportunity. However, when I arrived, I faced… --- ## [Early Retirees Moving to Taiwan](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/early-retirees-moving-to-taiwan/159154)
**Author:** [@rampup82](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/rampup82)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2024, 4:26pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/early-retirees-moving-to-taiwan/159154 "2024-06-01T16:26:30Z")
Hi there! I'm new to the forum. My husband and I are in our mid 30s, and have saved enough to retire by the time we're 40. We have a 2 year old son, and another baby due in July. We are hoping to embark on an adventure b… --- ## [School for 6 year - help for new arrival](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/school-for-6-year-help-for-new-arrival/240522)
**Author:** [@Dokeymokey](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Dokeymokey)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2024, 11:37am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/school-for-6-year-help-for-new-arrival/240522 "2024-05-23T11:37:58Z")
My child will by 6 in November and we are looking for a school. He can converse well in chinese but I won’t consider him very fluent. We speak a mix of English (majority) and Chinese at home. We plan to only live in Taip… [Next page](https://tw.forumosa.com/tag/schools/11.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=schools)