Hsinchu American School
Private international school
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Hsinchu American School (HAS; Chinese: 新竹美國學校) is private, international school with a largely based American curriculum located in East District, Hsinchu City, Taiwan. It was founded in 2004 by Glory Yeh, a Taiwanese real estate developer.
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| Type | Private International School |
| Established | 2005 |
| Colors | Blue, Yellow, and White |
| Mascot | Wolf |
| Tuition | Grade 1 - 5 NT$175,000 Grade 6 - 8 NT$185,0000 Grade 9 - 12 NT$195,0000 |
| Website | www.has.hc.edu.tw |
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| Traditional Chinese | 新竹美國學校 | ||||||||
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HAS offers instruction in English for students grades 1-12. It is recognized by American Institute in Taiwan and the Taiwan Ministry of Education.[1]
History
The Hsinchu American School began operations in 2005. HAS used to be on the top level of a four-story open-center structure shared with Sagor Bilingual School. HAS moved to its own facility in 2017 and now operates on its own campus, which includes sporting facilities. HAS moved to Building F at Chung Hua University in June 2023.[2]
Campus
HAS is located within the campus of Chung Hua University and offers a range of facilities, including:
- Basketball Courts
- Weight Room
- Dance Studio
- Science Lab
- Robotics Lab
- Art Room
- Library
- Cafeteria
- Student Store
HAS shares access to various facilities at Chung Hua University, including an indoor gym, swimming pool, track and field, and auditorium.
Student body
HAS currently has enrollment open for grades 1-12. HAS abides by Taiwan Foreign Schools Law, which requires all international schools to only admit students who hold non-Taiwan passports.
