# Taiwan, close to home.

Source: https://www.eltschool.org/sg/en/boarding-schools/taiwan

This guide is for Singapore families considering international, bilingual and boarding schools in Taiwan. It covers the types of school, who is eligible to attend them, the school year, boarding options and admissions, with links to official sources.

## What is on offer.

| Type | Curriculum | Who can attend |
|---|---|---|
| Schools for foreign nationals | American, British, IB and others | Usually students with a foreign passport (to be confirmed) |
| Bilingual and experimental schools | Taiwan curriculum with English, some international programmes | (to be confirmed) |
| Private schools with dormitories | Taiwan curriculum | (to be confirmed) |

## Boarding in Taiwan.

Some schools in Taiwan have dormitories, but full boarding in the British sense is less common (to be confirmed).

Examples of schools: (to be confirmed)

## Before you apply.

- The school year usually starts in late August or September, so a move from a January-start school needs planning.
- Taiwan and Singapore share a time zone.
- Schools set their own assessments, English requirements and interviews.
- Students need the right visa or residence status (to be confirmed).

## Guardians for students under 18.

- Rules on guardians for students under 18 in Taiwan: (to be confirmed)
- ELT does not arrange guardians; we give you a list of providers to choose from (to be confirmed), and say if we receive a referral fee from any of them.

## Partner schools.

Where we list schools, partner schools are marked. ELT may receive a referral fee from partner schools; this does not change the order in which we suggest schools. See [school applications](https://www.eltschool.org/sg/en/courses/school-applications).

## Families ask.

**Are lessons in Mandarin?**

No. Our lessons in English, Maths and the sciences are taught in English.

**Can lessons continue after a move to Taiwan?**

Yes, at the same hours, since the time zone is the same.

- [Ministry of Education, Taiwan](https://english.moe.gov.tw/)

## Related

- [Application timeline](https://www.eltschool.org/sg/en/guides/admissions/application-timeline)
- [Boarding school preparation](https://www.eltschool.org/sg/en/courses/boarding-school-preparation)
- [Countries compared](https://www.eltschool.org/sg/en/boarding-schools)

## Talk it through.

Tell us your child's school and year, and why you are considering Taiwan.

- [Book a consultation](https://www.eltschool.org/sg/en/trial)

Updated: 2026-10-28

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