Senior High

Welcome to
Kang Chiao Senior High

Senior High at Kang Chiao International School – Xiugang Campus spans Grades 10–12 and represents a period of increasing academic depth, independence, and choice. Building on the foundations established in Junior High, students are supported as they clarify their interests, strengthen learning habits, and prepare for post-secondary pathways.

Within the Taiwan system, Senior High begins in Grade 10. At the Xiugang Campus, Grade 10 continues within the framework of the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme, serving as a bridge year that allows students to consolidate conceptual understanding, refine Approaches to Learning skills, and develop greater academic confidence before making pathway decisions.

In Grades 11 and 12, students at the Xiugang Campus select from multiple academic pathways designed to reflect different strengths, goals, and university aspirations. Course selection is guided carefully to ensure academic challenge, coherence, and alignment with future plans, while maintaining flexibility as students’ interests continue to evolve.

Senior High Pathways at Xiugang Campus

IB Diploma Programme
(Grades 11–12)

A rigorous, internationally recognized pre-university programme offered at the Xiugang Campus that emphasizes conceptual understanding, critical thinking, and global perspectives. Students engage in a broad and balanced course of study while developing research, reflection, and inquiry skills through core components.

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Advanced Placement
and AP Capstone
(Grades 11–12)

College-level courses offered at the Xiugang Campus that allow students to explore subjects in depth and demonstrate academic readiness in specific disciplines. The AP Capstone pathway emphasizes research, analysis, academic writing, and presentation skills in preparation for university study.

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KCIS Senior High Program
(Grades 11–12)

A U.S.-based, standards-aligned academic program at the Xiugang Campus offering both rigor and flexibility through a wide range of courses and electives. Students are supported in building a coherent course plan that reflects their interests, strengths, and post-secondary goals.

Across all Senior High pathways at the Xiugang Campus, learning emphasizes depth, critical thinking, effective communication, and sustained academic effort. Students are encouraged to take increasing responsibility for their learning, manage long-term commitments, and apply their knowledge in meaningful ways.

Senior High at Kang Chiao International School – Xiugang Campus is designed to prepare students not only for university admission, but for thoughtful participation in an increasingly complex and interconnected world.