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VIS enrolls students in Grades 5 through 12 (equivalent to Taiwan's elementary G5 through senior high G12), delivering full-English education across six continuous years.
VIS admissions follows three stages: (1) Documents Submission (application form, online English test, transcript, and attendance record); (2) Interview (student interview and family interview); (3) Acceptance and Enrollment. Contact: admission@vis.tp.edu.tw / New Student Hotline: 02-2703-8789.
Yes. VIS regularly hosts School Open House Events. Announcements are published on the official website, Facebook page, and Line official account.
VIS charges a one-time registration fee of NT$30,000 (upon acceptance) and a semester tuition of NT$268,000. Additional fees for textbooks, student activities, PBL projects, lunch, and clubs are billed based on actual selection.
Yes. VIS offers scholarship applications. For eligibility and application details, please see Admission page or email admission@vis.tp.edu.tw.
VIS High School follows Canada's Ontario Curriculum as the academic standard, combined with Project-Based Learning (PBL) and College Board Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Junior High also delivers full-English PBL instruction.
Yes. VIS is an authorized AP school by the College Board (CEEB Code: 694004), currently offering AP courses in Biology, Statistics, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Psychology, Chemistry, Physics, and Calculus.
PBL (Project-Based Learning) is VIS's core teaching methodology. Students engage in cross-disciplinary integration, real-world problem-solving, and alignment with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), developing into active learners and global citizens. VIS hosts an annual all-school PBL Spring Exhibition.
Yes. VIS's after-school electives include Chinese Languages (in-depth studies), as well as French, Spanish, Japanese, and Korean.
G9: Structured foundational studies (English composition, mathematics, scientific inquiry, geography, history). G10-G11: Selective electives with cooperative education opportunities in research/medical labs, universities, and professional offices.
VIS High School is located at 3F/4F/6F, No. 97, Sec. 1, Roosevelt Rd., Zhongzheng District, Taipei — the Xing Yuan Building of National Taiwan University, near MRT Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall.
VIS Junior High and Primary are located at No. 13, Ln. 133, Sec. 4, Roosevelt Rd., Da'an District, Taipei 106223, at Minzu Experimental Junior High School (VIS has a classroom facility agreement with Minzu). Near MRT Gongguan, close to National Taiwan University and National Taiwan University of Science and Technology.
Yes. VIS is a six-year continuous full-English international experimental education institution — all courses in both Junior High and Senior High are delivered in English. VIS also offers an ESL (English as Second Language) program to support non-native learners.
VIS is an authorized AP school by the College Board (CEEB 694004), Taipei's first UK Oxford AQA qualification school, a member of the Partner School Global Network (PSGN) by British Council, a member of the Council of International Schools (CIS), and a WASC candidate.
VIS's four core values are: Locally Cooperative Education, Critical Thinking, Internationally Minded, and Global Citizenship.
VIS graduates have been admitted to top universities including: US (Cornell, Carnegie Mellon, UC Berkeley, UCLA, USC, NYU, Williams); UK (Imperial College London, UCL, KCL, Edinburgh); Canada (McGill, UBC, University of Toronto with Rotman Commerce); Australia (Sydney, UNSW, Melbourne); Europe (University of Amsterdam); Arts (Rhode Island School of Design); among others.
Yes. VIS has a long-term partnership with Columbia International College (CIC) in Canada, providing the VIS × CIC international pathway. Students earn dual North American academic credentials.
VIS partners with Canadian CIC to offer a Summer English Credit Course (ESL to 3U, six levels), earning CIC credit upon completion. Additional summer programs include CIC Summer Program, seasonal educational tours, and volunteer service programs.
VIS has 99 faculty and staff (including teachers, administrators, counselors, and guidance staff), with educators from the UK, Canada, and beyond. The average class size is 15.
Yes. VIS offers optional lunch service at approximately NT$3,300 per month, billed based on actual monthly order.
Yes. VIS offers diverse clubs and a Student Council, with club fees varying by activity. Students also participate in Community Service, International Travel, and other extracurricular programs.
Student life includes: Discover Taipei city exploration, Educational Tours, Community Service, Clubs, Gallery exhibitions, Student Council, VIS Newsletter, and VIS Spotlight features.
Admissions: admission@vis.tp.edu.tw / 02-2703-8789. Academic inquiries: academic@vis.tp.edu.tw. Main line: 02-23567978. Address: 3F, No. 97, Sec. 1, Roosevelt Rd., Zhongzheng District, Taipei (Xing Yuan Building of National Taiwan University).
You can schedule a campus tour through the "Schedule a Campus Tour" form on the official website, or attend our regularly-scheduled School Open House Events.
VIS is an international experimental education institution established by the Wanxiang International Cultural Education Association, operating under an experimental education license. VIS partners with Minzu Experimental Junior High School for Junior High classes.