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Curriculum American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)
Taught languages Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Mandarin, English
Typical class size 25
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Academic and Intellectual
Stages Middle School, High School
Introduction
Hsinchu International Academy (HIA) offers a K–12 American curriculum from grades 7–12, including Advanced Placement courses and EAL support. The school was co-founded in 2022 by Dr. Jack Huang and Dr. Jase Lau under the STAR Korrnell Education Foundation and is part of the STAR Korrnell Education Group. It is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and operates as an Experimental Institute. HIA provides Middle School and High School programs with a focus on critical thinking, communication, digital literacy, personal development, and college preparation. The campus is newly built and technology-rich, featuring a Lecture Hall, Science Laboratory, Art Studio, Indoor Gymnasium, and Dance Studio. On-site IELTS, SAT/PSAT prep, and college fairs support global post-secondary ambitions. The school emphasizes English as an Additional Language through dedicated EAL staff and maintains an EAL portfolio, with language development aligned to WIDA and California ELD standards. Chinese language and culture are integrated.
No. 215, Aikou 2nd Rd, Zhubei City, Hsinchu County, Taiwan 302053
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The Essentials
Hsinchu International Academy (HIA) has 375 pupils, typical class sizes of 25, instruction in English.
Location
Address: No. 215, Aikou 2nd Rd., Zhubei City, Hsinchu County, Taiwan. The campus is located in Zhubei City, which is in northern Taiwan. The site sits in a suburban area that serves both local and international families.
Stages
Hsinchu International Academy serves students in Grades 7–12. The school delivers a US-based curriculum in English and offers AP courses; admissions currently enroll Grade 7–10 for the 2026-27 school year.
Type
Private international day school that welcomes both local Taiwanese and expatriate students. There is no publicly listed boarding facility.
Additional learning support
EAL Support program helps students develop English language proficiency. It uses small-group instruction, EAL teaching staff shadowing content-area classes, and maintains an EAL portfolio; students are evaluated at the end of each semester to determine ongoing need.
Country affiliation
No formal country affiliation is stated. The curriculum is US-based and the school is fully accredited by WASC.
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation is not publicly indicated.
School day structure
Start and end times for the school day are not published in public materials.
Bus service
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Fees
Annual tuition at Hsinchu International Academy (HIA) ranges from TWD 14,816 to TWD 16,736 for 2026/27.
Application and assessment fees
- International Aptitude Diagnostic (IAD) assessment fee: TWD 2,000. - Upon offer of admission, families are issued an invoice for an administrative/registration (administrative processing) fee; the invoice and payment instructions are issued to the primary parent contact as part of the admission confirmation process.
Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- The school publishes a full tuition and fees schedule for each academic year in its Admission Prospectus for the upcoming school year (SY2026–2027). The Prospectus is linked from the Admissions materials and is the document that contains the detailed per-grade and per-semester (per-term) tuition figures. - Specific numeric tuition amounts by grade and by semester/annual total are not available on the publicly accessible admissions summary pages. The detailed per-term and per-year figures required for a complete grade-by-grade breakdown are contained in the prospectus document referenced above.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- After an offer is made, a tuition payment slip (billing statement) with a specified due date is issued to admitted families; payment of the invoice is required to confirm enrollment. Administrative/registration billing and associated instructions are sent to the primary parent contact at the time of admission decision. - The admissions materials indicate the school operates on a semester/academic-year enrolment model (semester timing and related billing cycles are set in the annual prospectus and admissions communications).
Boarding fees (if applicable)
- No boarding program or boarding fee schedule is listed in the school's publicly posted program or admissions summaries. The school presents as a day international secondary program for Grades 7–12. No boarding fees are published on the accessible admissions and About pages.
Other costs and charges
- The admissions summaries and public pages reference the IAD assessment and administrative/registration charges described above; other typical ancillary charges (uniforms, textbooks, learning materials, school lunch, transportation, extracurricular program fees, standardized exam fees) are not itemized on the public admissions summary pages. The full prospectus lists any mandatory and optional additional fees.
Refund information
- A formal refund policy (for example, rules governing refunds of annual/semester tuition, registration fees, or meal fees) is not published on the admissions summary pages. The complete refund terms and withdrawal/refund schedule are provided in the school's full admissions prospectus and invoice documentation issued on admission.
Fee payment options
- Public admissions materials do not list the detailed accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, online credit-card payment, in-person payment methods). Payment instructions and permitted payment methods are included with the registration/administrative invoice issued to admitted families.
Academics
Hsinchu International Academy (HIA) teaches American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP) for students aged 12 to 15.
Curriculum
HIA offers a US-based international curriculum taught in English for Grades 7–12 and is fully accredited by WASC; it is a College Board AP and SAT test center (CEEB code 158680) with on-site IELTS testing. The Middle School curriculum includes core subjects—Chinese Language and Culture, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies—plus Digital Literacy, World Language, Life Education, Physical Education/Health, Visual Arts, and a range of electives. In High School, courses cover the core areas with Electives and access to AP courses, and College Counseling supports post-secondary planning. AP courses offered include AP Computer Science Principles, AP Environmental Science, AP Biology, AP Microeconomics, AP Psychology, AP Statistics, AP Calculus A and B, AP Chinese, and AP Precalculus, with AP exams administered on site. EAL Support helps English learners with a program aligned to WIDA and California ELD standards, featuring dedicated EAL teachers, an EAL portfolio, and regular end-of-semester evaluations. Admissions for 2026-27 currently enroll Grades 7–10.
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Admissions
Admissions
Admissions for the SY2026-27 cycle are organized around a formal prospectus and an in-person information session. The SY2026-27 Admission Prospectus confirms eligible grades (Grade 7 to Grade 10) and is linked from the Admissions page; it also notes the information session details and how to access the online application. An Information Session is held at HIA (No. 215, Aikou 2nd Rd, Zhubei City) and sign-up is done through an online form linked on the Admissions page. The Information Session covers program specifics, entry requirements, and the overall application process.
Step 2: Submit the HIA online registration form via the Admissions page. The page lists the online registration form as the method to apply and indicates that applications submitted after the initial window are reviewed on an individual basis based on seat availability. The application form for the SY2026-27 cycle is available through links labeled HIA Application Form on the Admissions page, and the sign-up for the Information Session is also accessible there.
Step 3: International Aptitude Diagnostic Test (IAD). The IAD is scheduled on an individual basis by HIA and is held at HIA
Step 4: Admission decision. Admission decisions are sent to the primary contact's email, generally following the IAD; the policy states that decisions are issued within two weeks of the IAD. In the 2025-26 cycle, admission decisions were communicated via email after the IAD, with a concrete release date published for that cycle.
Step 5: Waitlist/Pool. Admissions operate on a seat-availability basis rather than a formal waitlist. After the initial window, applications are reviewed according to available seats, and there is no separate waitlist pool.
Step 6: Post-decision enrollment notes. The Admissions page does not specify enrollment steps beyond the decision notification, so families should await further enrollment instructions from HIA if an offer is extended.
Scholarships
HIA offers two scholarships: the HIA Academic Excellence Scholarship (awarded to students with outstanding academic achievement across multiple disciplines) and the HIA Lion PRIDE Values Scholarship (awarded to students who demonstrate leadership and commitment to community service and embody the school's core values).
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FAQs
Where is Hsinchu International Academy located and what grades does it serve?
Hsinchu International Academy (HIA) is located in Zhubei City, Hsinchu County, Taiwan, at No. 215, Aikou 2nd Rd. The school serves Grades 7–12, offering an international program designed for middle and high school students.
What is the governing status of HIA and its accreditation?
HIA operates as an Experimental Institute licensed by the Hsinchu County Bureau of Education and is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). It is also an authorized IELTS, AP, and SAT Center (CEEB code 158680).
What is the overall educational approach and focus at HIA?
HIA delivers an international curriculum for Grades 7–12 that blends standards-based learning with Life Education, emphasizing student-centered learning, curiosity, creativity, and perseverance to develop globally minded citizens.
What are the key facilities on campus?
The campus is a modern, technology-rich building that includes a Lecture Hall, a Science Laboratory, and an Art Room, plus an Indoor Gymnasium and a Dance Studio for PE and movement-based activities.
What kind of extracurricular facilities and clubs are available?
HIA offers a range of after-school ECAs and clubs, including sports, choir, dance, math club, chess club, and yearbook, with dedicated spaces to support these activities.
What makes HIA's campus unique for students' learning and growth?
In addition to classrooms and labs, the campus's design and facilities support hands-on inquiry, performance, and creative work, aligning with the school's life education and leadership programming.
What is the admissions process and who can apply?
For SY2026-27, eligible applicants in Grades 7–10 attend an information session and submit the SY2026-27 application form via Google Docs. An International Aptitude Diagnostic (IAD) test is part of the process, with a 2,000 NTD test fee.
Are tuition and fees published publicly?
Publicly published materials do not list grade-by-grade tuition by term, nor a detailed billing schedule. Additional costs exist, such as uniforms, a 1:1 MacBook BYOD program, and fees for camps and exam-related services at prevailing rates.
What scholarships are offered by HIA?
HIA offers two scholarships for outstanding students: the Academic Excellence Scholarship and the Lion PRIDE Values Scholarship, recognizing academic achievement and leadership/community contributions respectively.
Does HIA have any special requirements for prospective students (e.g., language or background)?
Applications are open to domestic and international students in Grades 7–10, with no foreign passport requirement stated; HIA accepts students from local and international backgrounds.
What facilities support science, arts, and technology education?
HIA's facilities include a Science Laboratory and an Art Room, complemented by a technology-rich environment and a 1:1 MacBook BYOD program to support STEM and creative learning.
What types of language and literacy support does HIA offer?
HIA provides an EAL Support Program aligned to WIDA and California ELD standards, with staff shadowing content-area teachers and maintaining an EAL portfolio reviewed each semester.
What languages are taught at HIA and how is language learning structured?
HIA offers Chinese Language and Culture and English Language Arts in Middle and High School, with World Language offered as an elective course; the EAL program supports non-native English speakers.
What higher education opportunities does HIA prepare students for?
HIA prepares students for post-secondary studies worldwide, including the United States, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Japan.
What leadership and student voice opportunities exist at HIA?
Student leadership is fostered through a Student Council, Spirit Week, and life-education-driven programs that build self-awareness, collaboration, and responsible citizenship.
How does HIA support student wellbeing and safety?
Wellbeing is supported through Life Education and the Lion PRIDE values (Positivity, Respect, Integrity, Determination, Excellence), with social-emotional learning embedded across the curriculum.
Is there a boarding option at HIA?
There is no on-campus boarding program listed; overseas homestay placements are arranged for study trips, but permanent boarding is not offered.
What should families know about uniforms and dress code?
All students are required to wear HIA uniforms and follow a dress code; specific uniform pricing is not published publicly.
What authentic community and heritage does HIA bring to families relocating to Taiwan?
HIA was founded in 2022 as part of the STAR Korrnell Education Group and collaborates with local and international partners on outreach and volunteering opportunities.
What are the main accreditation credentials that matter to families?
HIA holds full accreditation from WASC and operates as a College Board testing center for IELTS, AP, and SAT, reflecting alignment with international standards.
