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  • 21 Aug, 2019

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Hsinchu American School

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.

HAS offers instruction in English for students grades 1-12. It is recognized by American Institute in Taiwan and the Taiwan Ministry of Education.

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 relocated to its own facility in 2017 and now operates on its own campus, which includes its own sporting facilities. HAS relocated to Building F at Chung Hua University in June 2023, with comprehensive upgrades in five major areas: environment, facilities, technology, security, and sustainability, to provide students with a fully evolved American-style campus environment.

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.

See also

References

  1. ^ "American School | Hsinchu American School | Hsinchu, Taiwan". hasofficial. Retrieved 2019-10-22.
  2. ^ "Hsinchu American School: Useful info for parents". www.international-schools-database.com. Retrieved 2019-10-22.

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