Could you tell me the pros and cons of TAS vs. TES (British section), especially with regards to lower/middle elementary school years? This review is outdated. This a transition program in place in the MS to assist all new students. New US building opened in 2012; MS and LS expansion to happen in 2013. English is the most common language heard in hallways, playground and cafeteria. Many students attend K-12 so it can be hard for new students to join established friend groupings if they are shy and do not join in clubs/sports. MS has more club and sport opportunities than TES where my children previously attended. MS has implemented a transition program for new students; it was very helpful. Curriculum is advanced and expectations are higher than at other international schools in Taipei - my children were at TES previously.

If you are coming from the "west" this is a diffcult school to enter in High School. The administrators do their best to discourage honors placement of western children because they only want Asians performing at the highest level. Your kids just try to figure it out on their own. And parents have to fight for every high level class. School only wants grade 5 on AP tests when in fact colleges will take a 3, 4 or 5. Super competitive, thanks to this. No welcoming committee for new parents. PTA is a competitive, unfriendly organization which is typical of all PTAs, but more so in Taipei. Coming new to this school in High School is very difficult. For children, the administration does not help out at all. You as the parent have to fight for every class option for your child as they only want the Asians in the top classes. They consider white people stupid. For parents there is NO welcoming committee, PTA is closed minded and not welcoming. Good luck!