Taiwan Adventist International School

What Taiwan Adventist International School does

Taiwan Adventist International School (TAIS) is a private, non-profit boarding secondary school located in Yuchi Township, Nantou County, Taiwan, operating on a 50-hectare campus shared with San-Yu Christian College. The school delivers a US-based holistic education for grades 7 through 12, with curriculum aligned to Maryland standards and taught entirely in English under accreditation from Griggs International Academy (GIA), the Adventist system's global academy. It is the only Seventh-day Adventist American-style boarding secondary school in Taiwan, and the only one offering dual Taiwan-US academic registration — graduates receive both a Taiwan experimental education completion certificate and a US high school diploma, enabling university applications worldwide without requiring a second passport.

The core product is the full-time holistic education program, complemented by an ELL (English Language Learning) pathway that brings students from CEFR A1/A2 to B2 proficiency, an AP course catalog (Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Calculus, Computer Science, History, English, Chinese, Art), and a Dual Credit arrangement with Andrews University (Michigan) for university-level coursework. Class sizes are 3-18 students with a 1:4 teacher-student ratio. Additional revenue streams include Summer School (ages 12-17), Summer Camp (ages 8-11), dormitory fees, and a Service Trip program. Tuition is NT$125,000/semester for grades 7-8 and NT$180,000/semester for grades 9-12, adjusted 2-5% annually, plus an NT$60,000/semester ELL fee where applicable.

The business model is direct-to-consumer, with admissions processed through a dedicated hotline, email, and the school website, supported by campus tours, open houses, and summer programs as experiential recruitment. Customer segments are predominantly Taiwanese families seeking an alternative to exam-focused domestic education, plus a smaller international student cohort admitted at Grade 7 and Grade 10. The school is owned by the Seventh-day Adventist Church Education System and operates under approval from Taiwan's Ministry of Education and Nantou County Government as a non-school type experimental education institution. The current principal is Filmor Salvan, PhD. The school has 11-50 employees and does not have venture capital or private equity backing.

Name

Taiwan Adventist International School

Legal name

Taiwan Adventist International School

Website

https://tais.tw

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Taiwan Adventist International School (TAIS) is a private, non-profit Seventh-day Adventist boarding secondary school in Nantou County, Taiwan, delivering US-accredited holistic education (grades 7-12) with dual Taiwan-US diplomas. It serves Taiwanese and international families seeking English-immersion, college-prep pathways globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Language Schools (611630), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

English Learner (EL/ESL/ELL) & Bilingual Education Programs (EDAJAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dual/Joint Degree Programs (International) (EDAIABAD), Overseas Summer School Programs (Secondary) (EDAIAHAC), Subject-Specific Short Courses & Academies (e.g., STEM, Business, Arts) (EDAIAIAC)

Keywords

• Boarding secondary school
• American curriculum education
• Christian holistic education
• English immersion programs
• International secondary education

Headquarters

HQ city

Yuchih, Nantou

HQ country

Taiwan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Semester Tuition (Grades 7-8): Tuition for junior high program (grades 7-8) is NT$125,000 per semester, adjusted 2-5% annually. Includes various fees.
2. Semester Tuition (Grades 9-12): Tuition for senior high program (grades 9-12) is NT$180,000 per semester, adjusted 2-5% annually.
3. ELL Program Fee: Additional ELL (English Language Learning) program fee of NT$60,000 per semester for students requiring English foundational support.
4. Summer Programs: Summer School (ages 12-17): NT$25,000-70,000 depending on duration (1-4 weeks). Summer Camp (ages 8-11): NT$54,000-58,000. Both include meals, accommodation, instruction, materials, insurance, and activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

TAIS provides a US-style holistic boarding secondary education for grades 7–12 in Taiwan, taught entirely in English using the Maryland curriculum and accredited by Griggs International Academy. Students receive dual Taiwan-US academic credentials, supported by ELL English foundational courses, AP classes, and Dual Credit coursework with Andrews University. The offering is complemented by seasonal Summer School (ages 12–17) and Summer Camp (ages 8–11) residential English immersion programs.

Product overview

Taiwan Adventist International School (TAIS) is a US-based holistic education institution offering a unified educational program for Grades 7-12, combining American middle and high school curricula aligned with Maryland standards and Christian values. The core product consists of the full-time holistic education program with ELL support, complemented by AP courses and a Dual Credit partnership with Andrews University. Additional offerings include Summer School (12-17 years) and Summer Camp (8-11 years) as seasonal English immersion programs, alongside extracurricular activities, weekend stay-on-campus programs, dormitory living, and domestic/international service trips. Students graduate with dual Taiwan-US academic credentials, enabling worldwide university placement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Holistic Education Program (Grades 7-12) Year-round boarding secondary school program for grades 7-12 integrating American middle/high school curricula aligned with Maryland standards, Christian character education, ELL support, AP courses, and supervised dormitory living. Students graduate with both a Taiwan experimental education completion certificate and a US high school diploma from Griggs International Academy, enabling worldwide university application.
• ELL Program (English Language Learning) Foundational English program for students not yet at proficiency, providing structured instruction in listening, speaking, reading, writing, and vocabulary through differentiated levels (Gold/Platinum for grades 7-8; ELL 1, ELL 2 for grades 9-12). Students progress from CEFR A1/A2 levels to B2 before entering full credit courses.
• AP Classes (Advanced Placement) Advanced Placement courses including Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Calculus, Computer Science, History, English Language & Composition, Chinese Language & Culture, and Art, designed for college-ready students seeking university-level rigor.
• Dual Credit Program with Andrews University Online university pre-credit courses offered in partnership with Andrews University (Michigan, USA) for academically advanced upperclassmen, providing college-level coursework that surpasses AP level and allows students to earn university credits while still in high school.
• Summer School (Ages 12-17) Intensive 1–4 week residential English immersion program for ages 12-17 featuring ELL courses, robotics/drone exploration, digital arts, fun labs, and PE activities, with optional credit classes. Pricing NT$25,000–NT$70,000 depending on duration, including meals, accommodation, instruction, materials, insurance, and activities.
• Summer Camp (Ages 8-11) Three-week residential English camp for elementary school children ages 8-11 combining basic English courses, robotics/drone exploration, arts and crafts, and physical training, with overnight dormitory stays. Pricing NT$54,000–NT$58,000 per person with group and returning-student discounts.
• Boarding Dormitory Life Boarding facility offering four-person rooms with air conditioning, study rooms, supervised internet access, and 24-hour dorm dean support for male and female students, included as part of the tuition package for boarding students.
• Weekend Stay-on-Campus Program Monthly weekend stay-on-campus program featuring life education activities, team games, community service, spiritual development, outdoor activities, and cultural experiences led by international teachers for boarding students.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates eligible to apply to universities in any country recognizing US high school diplomas
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Griggs International Academy (GIA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGIA is the US accreditation body that certifies TAIS's American high school curriculum. TAIS is a GIA-affiliated school required to undergo evaluation every 2-5 years and pass annual quality assessments. Graduates receive GIA-issued US high school diplomas recognized by universities worldwide. GIA is part of the Seventh-day Adventist education system.
• Andrews UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Dual Credit (university-level) courses available to high-performing upperclassmen. This allows students to earn university credits while in high school, surpassing AP course level. Located in Michigan, USA, Andrews University is also part of the Seventh-day Adventist education system.
• Taiwan Adventist College (San-Yu Christian College)minorOthersTAIS shares campus resources with Taiwan Adventist College within the San-Yu Christian College (52-hectare) campus. Shared facilities include gymnasium, outdoor sports fields, library, cafeteria, and bakery. However, TAIS and TAA (San-Yu Private Senior High School) operate as completely independent administrative and educational entities with separate faculty, buildings, and management.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Macao Sam Yuk School (三育中學): Seventh-day Adventist-affiliated school in Macao operating in the same SDA global education network. Comparable to TAIS in SDA heritage and educational philosophy, though geographically distinct and offering Chinese-medium curriculum.
• Korean SDA Schools (한국삼육중고등학교): Seventh-day Adventist secondary schools in South Korea, part of the same global Adventist education network as TAIS. Comparable in faith-based educational focus and network affiliation, though serving a different national market.

Direct peers

• Morrison Academy: US-based Christian international school in Taiwan with multiple campuses (Taichung, Hsinchu, Kaohsiung), serving K-12 students with American curriculum. Most direct peer to TAIS in terms of US-accredited, faith-affiliated secondary education in Taiwan.
• Pacific American School: US-curriculum K-12 international school in Hsinchu, Taiwan. Comparable to TAIS in serving Taiwanese and expatriate students with American-style education, though day-school rather than boarding model.
• Asia Pacific International School: Tertiary-preparatory international school in Taipei offering American curriculum and IB programs. Comparable to TAIS in providing globally-recognized credentials preparing Taiwanese students for overseas universities.
• Dominican International School: Catholic-affiliated international school in New Taipei City offering American curriculum and IB programs for K-12. Comparable to TAIS as a faith-based international school in Taiwan serving students seeking non-Taiwanese credentials.
• I-Shou International School: Bilingual international school in Kaohsiung offering American-style curriculum for K-12 students. Comparable in scale and Taiwanese-market positioning to TAIS as a mid-sized alternative international school.

Broad incumbents

• Taipei European School: Leading international school in Taipei offering British, German, and IB tracks. Comparable to TAIS as a premium international school in Taiwan attracting families seeking non-Taiwanese credentials for overseas university placement.
• Taipei American School: Largest and most established US-accredited international school in Taiwan, offering K-12 American curriculum. Comparable to TAIS in curriculum framework but operates at much greater scale, in Taipei, and is non-denominational.

Others

• San-Yu Christian College (Taiwan Adventist College): Sister SDA institution sharing the 50-hectare campus with TAIS in Yuchi, Nantou. Operates as a separate higher education entity but adjacent to TAIS and affiliated with the same Adventist network in Taiwan.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ConnectTAIS
• Facebookfacebook.com/connectTais
• Instagraminstagram.com/connecttais
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/taiwan-adventist-international-school

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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