Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
200 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as a Second Language |
| Average number of students per class |
18 |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
The classrooms are loaded with projector screens and wireless internet access. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
Advanced Placement |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Depends on the subject and grade level. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Admissions decisions are made on the basis of a candidate’s individual strengths and talents, on her potential to be successful, and on her ability to contribute positively to the School community. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Admissions decisions are made on the basis of a candidate’s individual strengths and talents, on her potential to be successful, and on her ability to contribute positively to the School community. The Admissions Committee carefully considers a student’s application, his/her school record and testing performance. |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
HAS offers many clubs and activities. |
| Sports activities included |
Physical education |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Soccer field and a full-sized basketball court that can also be used for volleyball., weight room, dance studio, indoor badminton courts. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Hsinchu American School was established to meet the educational needs of international students, enabling them to compete and thrive in the knowledge-based economies of the 21st Century. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Hsinchu American School provides students with a diverse education focusing on integrity, critical-thinking, leadership and creativity that enable them to thrive in the knowledge-based economies of the Twenty First Century.
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