Ming Dao High School International Department

What Ming Dao High School International Department does

Mingdao High School International Department (MDID, 明道中學國際部) is the international department of Mingdao High School, a private Taiwanese educational institution founded in 1969 and headquartered in Wuri District, Taichung City. The International Department itself was instituted in 2012 (originally as the Global College Program and rebranded to MDID the same year) to deliver a mixed curriculum that satisfies both Taiwan Ministry of Education requirements and the International Baccalaureate framework. MDID serves secondary-school students in grades 7–12 through three IB programmes: the Middle Years Programme (MYP, authorized January 2019), Diploma Programme (DP, authorized May 2018), and Career-related Programme (CP, authorized 2023). It is the only IB World School in central and southern Taiwan authorized to offer all three IB programmes concurrently.

The department delivers an English-medium, inquiry-based curriculum organized on a semester system with eight 50-minute blocks across a five-day cycle. Core infrastructure includes the ManageBac IB learning management platform, an internal IDOS progress-tracking system, and access to Scholastic Learning Zone, IXL, EBSCO, JSTOR, and the Airiti Library for research. Co-curricular programs span MDMUN (Model United Nations, annual since 2011), debate, sports including equestrian, IDEX innovation competition, CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service), and international travel programs.

MDID generates revenue primarily through recurring tuition and fees from enrolled students, supplemented by ancillary programs including summer camps, English programs for elementary students, and international education travel. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; admissions are direct, supported by campus tours via Google Calendar booking, information sessions, and participation in education fairs. Documented outcomes include over 90% of graduates admitted to top-100 world universities and alumni placements at Duke, Northwestern, UC system schools, King's College London, University of Toronto, and University of Melbourne. As a department within a non-listed private school, MDID has no independent fundraising activity and operates under the umbrella of the parent institution, which employs over 500 faculty and staff across approximately 7,600 students in its four departments.

Name

Ming Dao High School International Department

Legal name

Mingdao High School International Department

Website

https://mdid.info

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MDID is the International Baccalaureate department of Mingdao High School in Taichung, Taiwan, offering MYP, DP, and CP programmes to grades 7–12 students and serving as the only school in central and southern Taiwan authorized across all three IB tracks.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Overseas Summer School Programs (Secondary) (EDAIAHAC), Subject-Specific Short Courses & Academies (e.g., STEM, Business, Arts) (EDAIAIAC), Secondary School Exchange Programs (Academic Year/Semester) (EDAIAHAB)

Keywords

• International secondary education
• IB World School programs
• Bilingual secondary schooling
• University preparation courses
• Career-related education

Headquarters

HQ city

Taichung City

HQ country

Taiwan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: As a private international school, MDID generates revenue through tuition and related educational fees from enrolled students in grades 7-12. The school also offers additional programs including summer camps, English programs for elementary students, and international education travel programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ming Dao High School International Department operates as an IB World School offering internationally recognized secondary education programmes: the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) for grades 7-10, the IB Diploma Programme (DP) for grades 11-12, and the IB Career-related Programme (CP). The school delivers a mixed curriculum that meets both Taiwan Ministry of Education standards and IB requirements, taught primarily in English, supported by a College Advising Office and a broad co-curricular programme.

Product overview

MDID operates as a comprehensive IB World School offering a full spectrum of international education programs. The institution delivers three IB programmes: MYP (Middle Years Programme) for grades 7-10, DP (Diploma Programme) for grades 11-12, and CP (Career-related Programme). The school also provides integrated learning management through ManageBac and IDOS platforms, college advising services, a library with extensive digital resources, science laboratory facilities, and CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) requirements. Beyond academics, MDID organizes international activities including MDMUN (Model United Nations), IDEX (Singapore Invention Exhibition), edutainment programs, student exchanges, and international education trips. MDID is the only IB school in central and southern Taiwan authorized to offer all three IB programmes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) Five-year IB Middle Years Programme for grades 7-10 that delivers an internationally benchmarked curriculum blended with Taiwan Ministry of Education requirements, taught in English, preparing students for the IB Diploma or Career-related Programmes.
• IB Diploma Programme (DP) Two-year IB Diploma Programme for grades 11-12 that delivers the internationally recognized IB diploma, providing qualification for admission to leading universities worldwide and supported by MDID's College Advising Office.
• IB Career-related Programme (CP)

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 90% of graduates gain admission to top 100 world universities
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IB (International Baccalaureate)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMDID is an authorized IB World School offering the MYP, DP, and CP programmes. The partnership provides the framework for internationally recognized education and ongoing professional development for teachers.
• College BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege Board partnership enables students to take SAT, AP exams and access college preparation resources for US university applications.
• Ministry of Education (Taiwan)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMDID's curriculum meets requirements set by the Taiwan Ministry of Education while also following IB standards, allowing students to earn both local credentials and international qualifications.
• SCAD (Savannah College of Art and Design)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with SCAD provides pathway opportunities for students interested in art and design programs, with some graduates admitted to SCAD.
• Les Roches Global Hospitality ManagementminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Les Roches provides pathway opportunities for students interested in hospitality management education, with some graduates admitted to Les Roches programs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Taipei European School: K–12 international school in Taipei offering multiple curricula including IB, serving a similar expatriate and affluent Taiwanese family demographic. Direct product overlap with MDID's IB programmes but in the Taipei market.
• Taipei American School: Taiwan's premier U.S.-style international school in Taipei, serving grades K–12 with IB and AP offerings and a long-established track record of top-tier university placements. Comparable product, target market, and delivery model, though operating in a different city.
• Kaohsiung American School: American-style K–12 international school in Kaohsiung serving the southern Taiwan market with English-medium instruction and university-prep focus. Comparable offering and customer base, and a direct geographic competitor for southern Taiwan families.
• Wellington College International Taipei: British-curriculum international K–12 school in Taipei affiliated with Wellington College UK. Comparable premium international-school positioning and affluent Taiwanese/expatriate target market, though with a British rather than IB curricular frame.
• Morrison Academy: K–12 international Christian school also located in Taichung, Taiwan, serving a similar Taiwanese and expatriate family base with English-medium instruction and university placement focus. Most directly comparable geographic peer to MDID within central Taiwan.
• Hsinchu International School: International K–12 school in Hsinchu serving the science-park expatriate and Taiwanese family community. Comparable English-medium international offering and target demographic within Taiwan.
• Asia American International Academy: Newer international school in northern Taiwan offering English-medium programmes and university-prep pathways. Comparable product positioning for Taiwanese families seeking international credentials.
• I-Shou International School: International K–12 school in Kaohsiung affiliated with I-Shou University, offering IB and other international programmes. Comparable product offering and target market in southern Taiwan.

Broad incumbents

• Singapore American School: Premier U.S.-style international school in Singapore serving grades K–12 with extensive IB/AP offerings and strong global university placement. Comparable premium international-school model and university-prep outcomes, though operating at much larger scale in a different regional market.

Regional players

• National Experimental High School at Hsinchu Science Park: Public elite high school affiliated with Hsinchu Science Park, widely regarded as one of Taiwan's top academic schools with strong STEM and university-placement records. Competes for the same high-achieving Taiwanese families although it is public and Mandarin-medium.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/mingdaohighschool

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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