Pacific American School

Pacific American School
亞太美國學校
Address
No.307, Sec. 1, Xinglong Rd.
Zhubei City
Hsinchu County 302
Taiwan
Coordinates 24°49′20.1″N 121°00′16.3″E / 24.822250°N 121.004528°E / 24.822250; 121.004528Coordinates: 24°49′20.1″N 121°00′16.3″E / 24.822250°N 121.004528°E / 24.822250; 121.004528
Information
Type Private International School
Established 2007 (2007)
Head of school Pamela Chu
Campus Urban
Color(s) Red and Blue
Team name Typhoons
Accreditation Western Association of Schools and Colleges
Annual tuition

Grade 1 - 5 NT $607,800

Grade 6 - 12 NT $723,800
Website pacificamerican.org
Pacific American School
Traditional Chinese 亞太美國學校
Simplified Chinese 亞太美國学校

Pacific American School (traditional Chinese: 亞太美國學校; simplified Chinese: 亞太美國学校; pinyin: Yǎ Tài Měi Guó Xué Xiào; abbreviation: PAS) is a private international school with an American-based curriculum located in East District, Hsinchu City, Taiwan. It was founded in 2007, and is recognized by The Western Association of Schools and Colleges. The school follows an American curriculum with instruction in English for students from grades K to 12.[1]

Most graduates of PAS go on to attend colleges and universities in United States, although some choose to attend schools in other countries. As required by Taiwan law, PAS admits only students who hold foreign (i.e. non-Taiwan) passports.[1]

Campus

PAS rents one floor from Kuang Fu High School. PAS has their own playground equipment and uses the roof (6th floor) as a multi-purpose surface for physical education and school events.

PAS is equipped with a wireless network that covers indoor areas of the school. Indoor facilities encompass 3 science laboratories, 1 computer lab, 1 library, 1 dance studio, 1 auditorium, 2 art rooms, 1 music room, 1 clinic, 1 cafeteria and various classrooms. The school supports dormitory facilities for students and any student can choose to live in the dormitory on school days.

Student life

Clubs

Pacific American Schools offer a variety of club activities for the elementary and middle school students. High school students are free to organize their own clubs according to their interests and needs. Some high school clubs include:

  • Musical production
  • Stage art
  • Rock band
  • Basketball
  • AUDS
  • Photography
  • Yearbook
  • Rock Climbing
  • Robotics
  • Cooking
  • Typhoon Claw VEX Robotic[2]

Model United Nations

PAS offers a Model United Nations program for selected high school students. Ranging from local to international conferences, students participate as delegates, ambassadors, judges, and chairpersons in conferences such as:

  • The Hague International Model United Nations (THIMUN)
  • THIMUN Singapore
  • North American Invitational Model United Nations (NAIMUN)
  • Taiwan Model United Nations (TAIMUN)

Sports Teams

  • Track & Field Team
  • Badminton Team
  • Boys' Basketball Team
  • Girls' Basketball Team
  • Swimming Team
  • Co-ed Cheerleading Squad
  • Table Tennis Team

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Pacific American School". pacificamerican.org. Retrieved 2017-05-31.
  2. ↑ "Typhoon Claw | Official Page". www.typhoonclaw.com. Retrieved 2017-11-30.
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