Accreditation and Affiliations

Kang Chiao International School is accredited, authorized, and recognized by national and international education organizations, demonstrating our commitment to academic excellence. Accredited by the Taiwan Ministry of Education, our secondary education program meets national standards while providing students with a high-quality, globally recognized learning experience.

Accreditation
Accreditation
Accreditation

WASC

The International Division is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) under the Focus on Learning: International Edition. This process evaluates the school’s organization for student learning, curriculum and assessment, student support systems, and school culture, with a strong emphasis on evidence-based improvement and alignment between the written, taught, and assessed curriculum.

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Program Authorization

IB Middle Years Programme (MYP)

Designed for students aged approximately 11 to 16, the IB Middle Years Programme emphasizes conceptual understanding, inquiry, and interdisciplinary learning. Students engage with real-world contexts while developing approaches to learning skills such as research, communication, collaboration, and self-management. Assessment focuses on understanding and application rather than memorization, supporting steady academic growth and learner agency across subjects.

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IB Diploma Programme (DP)

For students aged approximately 16 to 19, the IB Diploma Programme offers a rigorous and balanced curriculum recognized by universities worldwide. Students study a broad range of subjects alongside core components that develop research, critical thinking, and reflective skills. The programme supports intellectual depth, academic integrity, and engagement with complex global issues in preparation for university-level study.

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Advanced Placement (AP) Courses

Typically taken by students aged 16 to 18, Advanced Placement courses provide opportunities for in-depth study in specific subject areas. Courses follow externally set standards and culminate in standardized examinations, allowing students to demonstrate college-level understanding while still in secondary school. AP courses offer flexibility for students to pursue strengths, interests, and targeted academic challenges.

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AP Capstone Diploma Program

Intended for students aged approximately 16 to 19, the AP Capstone Diploma Program is a two-year sequence focused on research, analysis, collaboration, and academic writing. Students develop independent inquiry skills through sustained research projects and evidence-based argumentation. The program supports preparation for university study by strengthening academic writing, presentation, and critical evaluation skills across disciplines.

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Testing Center Authorization

KCIS is an authorized testing center for the College Board and ACT. The school regularly hosts official administrations of AP Exams, SAT, and ACT, supporting direct access to international university admissions pathways from campus. Testing is conducted in a familiar and well-supported environment, helping students approach assessments with confidence and preparedness. Clear procedures, trained staff, and secure administration ensure that testing conditions meet all required standards.

Professional Membership

EARCOS

Kang Chiao International School is a member of the East Asia Regional Council of Schools (EARCOS), an organization that supports collaboration, leadership development, and professional learning among international schools in East Asia. Through this membership, the school engages in regional dialogue on teaching, learning, and school leadership, and participates in conferences and professional networks that promote continuous improvement. EARCOS membership also connects our educators to shared resources and best practices, strengthening instructional quality and institutional capacity across the region.

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KCIS - Taipei Campus

Test Center Information

  • SAT Test
    Kang Chiao International School – Taipei Campus (#70161)
  • Act Test
    Kang Chiao International School Taipei A (#87475)
    Kang Chiao International School Taipei B (#87634)
  • 800 Huacheng Road, Xindian District, New Taipei City, 231049, Taiwan

  • (02) 2216-6000