Kaohsiung American School (KAS; Chinese: é«ÂéÂÂç¾ÂÃ¥ÂÂå¸校; Pinyin: GÃÂoxióng MÃÂiguó Xuéxiào) is a private, non-profit, Pre-K through 12th-grade international school in the Zuoying District of Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Established in 1989, it is an IB World School and is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and supported by the US Department of State through the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT).
KAS provides a college preparatory curriculum based on American standards, including Common Core for English, Project AERO Standards for Math and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).
The school is authorized by the International Baccalaureate (IB) to offer two programs:
Launched in 2020, the Future Leaders Program is an internship initiative for high school students. KAS partners with local organizations â including the Shoushan Zoo, Brogent Technologies, and the Kaohsiung Sports Development Bureau â to provide students with vocational experience and professional mentorship. These internships allow students to explore career interests and develop professional skills through hands-on experiences, with each placement offering up to 40 hours of engagement.
The current campus, near Lotus Pond, opened in 2015. The facility was designed by MAYU Architects and holds a LEED Silver certification for its environmentally sustainable "green school" design, and the Athletics complex carries a Gold rating.
Recent facility upgrades include:
Early Childhood Education (ECE) Playscape: A purpose-built outdoor space with an in-ground trampoline, rock climbing wall, and sensory play stations.
Elementary Makerspace: A dedicated STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) lab for hands-on learning.
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