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KAS provides a rich learning environment that challenges our students to achieve academic excellence and prepares them to be balanced individuals, independent learners, and global citizens.

The KAS journey begins in our Early Years Program in PreKindergarten (4-year-olds) and Kindergarten (5-year-olds)and continues through the lower and upper elementary schools (grades 1–5). In middle school (grades 6–8), our students build upon skills and knowledge they’ve developed in the lower grades to prepare for high school (grades 9–12). High school is an academically challenging time of growth and exploration that prepares our oldest Dragons for study beyond KAS. If you haven’t done so already, we invite you to explore our website further to learn more about the unique KAS experience.

To learn more about KAS admissions please explore the information below.

Entry Requirements

Foreign Passport

The ROC government and KAS require that all students hold a valid foreign passport.

English Language Skills

Students in grades PK-2 are not required to be fluent in English, but because of the limited number of ELL spaces in a given grade level, strong English skills will increase a student’s likelihood of being accepted.

In grades 3-12, a student must be able to read and write in English in order to have a chance at passing the English proficiency exam that is required before acceptance. Students in grades 8–12 must have good English proficiency to be successful in our classrooms or in our programs.

Tuition & Fees

Tuition fees per semester	Cost (2024-2025)
PreKindergarten–Grade 5	NT$208,500
Grades 6–8	NT$230,250
Grades 9–12	NT$243,450

2024 – 2025 SCHOOL FEES & TUITION

Required Fees	Cost
Assessment Fee (if required for new applicants) NT$3,500	NT$3,500
Registration Fee	NT$35,000
Capital Fees
New Student (first time annual capital fee)	NT$200,000
Existing Student (capital fee per semester) NT$25,000	NT$25,000
English Language Learner (ELL) Fee per program/course per semester (if your child requires ELL support)	NT$35,000 minimum
Middle School Comprehensive Technology Program Fee (one-time for students entering Middle School)	NT$30,000

Other Fees

Families may be required to pay for other fees before or during a semester for additional resources, activities, replacement cost for lost or damaged school materials or technology, among others.

Lunch

Families may elect to order lunch for their child through the school for a fee.

Transportation

Optional daily transportation to and from school is provided by KAS for a fee.

Due Dates

Registration for existing students – March 15

Tuition Fee

First Semester – November 15
Second Semester – May 10

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