Kaohsiung American School
關於高雄美國學校 Kaohsiung American School
高雄美國學校成立於1989年，是間私人非營利學校，共有K1-12的年級，提供大學預科的美國高中文憑，以及國際聲望的IB國際文憑。2016年新校舍全新啟用，現代國際無毒建材打造、綠能採光設計、寬廣的足球場以及游泳池等設備，是台灣第一所獲得LEED(美國綠色建築)認證之校園，材料與場地皆可永續利用，學生無時都處在對地球友好的環境中學習。
學校注重獨立思考與批判自律性，並相當強調「閱讀」，每周需閱讀五本書籍以上。學校致力於與家長無縫隙溝通，重視學生的學習習慣及生活培養。
以美國標準課程教育學生，比起其他外僑學校算是比較正統的美式教育，學風自由，絕對不以懲罰來規範學生，而是用鼓勵的方式讓學生在舒服的環境下學習。學校教師以美國教師為主。歷年來由高雄美國學校的畢業生表現優異並以95%的取得IB文憑，所以一直是南部就讀外僑學校的第一選擇。最小入學年齡是4歲，提供從幼稚園到高中12年級畢業。目前幼稚園到4年級，一個年級一班，五六年級各有兩班，七年級以上是選課的，現在學校總人數大概600多人左右，比起其他高雄其他外僑學校學生算是人數眾多。
About KAS:
Kaohsiung American School (KAS) is a non-profit PreK–12 American college preparatory school and International Baccalaureate (IB) World School serving families in southern Taiwan. Founded in 1989, KAS fosters intellectual and social-emotional development, and challenges students to become balanced individuals, independent learners, and global citizens. Our students, faculty, staff, and parents represent over 30 nations, bringing with them the unique experiences and knowledge that weave the fabric of the KAS community to tell our Dragon Story.
The academic journey at KAS begins in our PK classrooms and travels throughout the school with the power of world-recognized methods and standards, American and International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, and teachers who inspire a love of learning. Our students leave KAS prepared for challenging university study in the U.S. and across the world.
KAS differentiates itself by offering innovative, purposeful programming that encourages students to be themselves and make connections beyond the curriculum in a safe and liberating environment. We welcome questions and dialogue because from that curiosity comes discovery, collaboration, and thinking that extends beyond the classroom.
如何申請高雄美國學校:
1. 外國護照彩色影本
2. 線上申請Online Apply
3. 學生護照影本
4. 兩張最近護照規格照片
5. 每位學生入學前都須經過入學測試(會有一筆無法退款的考試費用)這不能保證入學
6. 英文成績單：
- 申請幼稚園或1年級者，需附上最近一年的成績單
- 申請2至8年級者，需附上最近完整兩年的成績單
- 申請9年級以上者，需附上至少最近三年的成績單
How to Apply:
1. Color photocopy of foreign passport.
2. Submit an online application.
3. Copy of student passport.
4. Two recent passport size photos.
5. Each student is required to pass an entrance test before enrolling (there will be a non-refundable test fee) which does not guarantee admission.
6. Transcript in English:
- Those who apply for kindergarten or grade 1 must attach the transcript of the latest year.
- Applicants for grades 2 to 8 must attach the transcripts of the last two years.
- Applicants who apply for grade 9 or above must attach at least the transcripts of the last three years.