Procedures and Restrictions 申請程序與限制
Application Procedures
Step 1: Campus Tour
We strongly encourage you to visit AST to see the campus for yourself. Campus tour is by appointment only, so book ahead! Please contact our Office of Admissions to make an appointment.
Step 2: Submit Application and Documents
Please submit all application documents to the Registrar’s office. The necessary documents are:
1. Application form
2. Two recommendation letters
3. Complete records from previous school(s) (with English translation if needed)
4. One photocopy of your current non-ROC passport
5. Two photos (2”)
6. Doctor’s certification of good health (Completed Medical Form)
7. Non refundable application processing fee of NT$3,000
Important: Application materials sent to American School in Taichung become the property of the school and will not be returned or forwarded to other institutions.
Step 3: Admission Interview/Test
For grade 1 applicants will have an interview in English with a member of the faculty. For grades 2 and up, applicants will be tested on reading comprehension, language usage, and math using an adaptive, computer-based proficiency test. Additional testing may be required and AST may need to contact the previous school’s administration.
Step 4: Admission Committee Review
Our admission committee will review your application materials, tests, and interview results. The committee will make a decision on acceptance, grade level, and possible ESOL placement or language support at AST. The criteria to be followed by the Admissions Committee in making these decisions include:
1. Passport: AST can accept only those students who have a valid passport from countries other than the Republic of China. A Hong Kong/Macau passport holder may qualify if a parent also holds a Hong Kong/Macau passport and has legal working status in Taiwan. The parent needs to submit either a working permit or a letter from his/her employer in Taiwan. Philippine passport holders need to show their visa page with the customs stamp.
2. School Records: Generally, we expect applicants to have “B” or better grades for at least the current and previous school year.
3. Age: By August 31 of the school year the applicant must be 6 years old to enter grade one.
4. English/Math proficiency: The results of the candidate’s assessment must demonstrate a high potential for success at AST.
Step 5: Admission Decision
We will call to inform you of the admission decision, and discuss registration and orientation procedures for successful applicants. In some cases AST will offer a conditional offer of acceptance based on the admission requirements.
Step 6: Orientation and Scheduling
After completing the full payment of semester tuition and fees, secondary students will be connected to the counselor to create a schedule that meets their needs. You can access the course catalog on the website. Elementary students will be placed according to their grade level. Before the school year begins, they will have an opportunity to go through a New Student Orientation and be welcomed to AST.
Applications after the start of the school year.
AST encourages families to apply as early as possible, before the start of the semester, but recognize that unexpected situations can arise. AST is open to late applicants and arrivals, but stress that material that was already covered will be the responsibility of the student.
We strongly encourage you to visit AST to see the campus for yourself. Campus tour is by appointment only, so book ahead! Please contact our Office of Admissions to make an appointment.
Step 2: Submit Application and Documents
Please submit all application documents to the Registrar’s office. The necessary documents are:
1. Application form
2. Two recommendation letters
3. Complete records from previous school(s) (with English translation if needed)
4. One photocopy of your current non-ROC passport
5. Two photos (2”)
6. Doctor’s certification of good health (Completed Medical Form)
7. Non refundable application processing fee of NT$3,000
Important: Application materials sent to American School in Taichung become the property of the school and will not be returned or forwarded to other institutions.
Step 3: Admission Interview/Test
For grade 1 applicants will have an interview in English with a member of the faculty. For grades 2 and up, applicants will be tested on reading comprehension, language usage, and math using an adaptive, computer-based proficiency test. Additional testing may be required and AST may need to contact the previous school’s administration.
Step 4: Admission Committee Review
Our admission committee will review your application materials, tests, and interview results. The committee will make a decision on acceptance, grade level, and possible ESOL placement or language support at AST. The criteria to be followed by the Admissions Committee in making these decisions include:
1. Passport: AST can accept only those students who have a valid passport from countries other than the Republic of China. A Hong Kong/Macau passport holder may qualify if a parent also holds a Hong Kong/Macau passport and has legal working status in Taiwan. The parent needs to submit either a working permit or a letter from his/her employer in Taiwan. Philippine passport holders need to show their visa page with the customs stamp.
2. School Records: Generally, we expect applicants to have “B” or better grades for at least the current and previous school year.
3. Age: By August 31 of the school year the applicant must be 6 years old to enter grade one.
4. English/Math proficiency: The results of the candidate’s assessment must demonstrate a high potential for success at AST.
Step 5: Admission Decision
We will call to inform you of the admission decision, and discuss registration and orientation procedures for successful applicants. In some cases AST will offer a conditional offer of acceptance based on the admission requirements.
Step 6: Orientation and Scheduling
After completing the full payment of semester tuition and fees, secondary students will be connected to the counselor to create a schedule that meets their needs. You can access the course catalog on the website. Elementary students will be placed according to their grade level. Before the school year begins, they will have an opportunity to go through a New Student Orientation and be welcomed to AST.
Applications after the start of the school year.
AST encourages families to apply as early as possible, before the start of the semester, but recognize that unexpected situations can arise. AST is open to late applicants and arrivals, but stress that material that was already covered will be the responsibility of the student.
Restriction
Age restriction: The applicant must be 6 years old by August 31 of the school year to enter Grade 1.
Passport restriction: AST can accept only those students who have a valid passport from countries other than the Republic of China (Taiwan) and People's Republic of China (Mainland China).
A Hong Kong/Macau passport holder may qualify if a parent also holds a Hong Kong/Macau passport and has legal working status in Taiwan. The parent needs to submit either a working permit or a letter from his/her employer in Taiwan.
Philippine passport holders need to show their visa page with the customs stamp.
申請條件之規定
年齡: 申請就讀國小一年級者, 申請者須在開學當年八月底前滿實歲六歲。
護照限制: 學生就讀台中美國學校需持有合法之外國護照。我們可接受任何外交部認可之國家護照, 但不接受中國大陸及台灣護照
香港或澳門居民收聘僱在台灣地區工作者, 其子女可以就讀本校。申請者除須出示家長與學生的護照外, 還需出示家長在台工作之正式證明。持菲律賓護照者, 須出示護照上台灣海關所蓋的出入境章。
Age restriction: The applicant must be 6 years old by August 31 of the school year to enter Grade 1.
Passport restriction: AST can accept only those students who have a valid passport from countries other than the Republic of China (Taiwan) and People's Republic of China (Mainland China).
A Hong Kong/Macau passport holder may qualify if a parent also holds a Hong Kong/Macau passport and has legal working status in Taiwan. The parent needs to submit either a working permit or a letter from his/her employer in Taiwan.
Philippine passport holders need to show their visa page with the customs stamp.
申請條件之規定
年齡: 申請就讀國小一年級者, 申請者須在開學當年八月底前滿實歲六歲。
護照限制: 學生就讀台中美國學校需持有合法之外國護照。我們可接受任何外交部認可之國家護照, 但不接受中國大陸及台灣護照
香港或澳門居民收聘僱在台灣地區工作者, 其子女可以就讀本校。申請者除須出示家長與學生的護照外, 還需出示家長在台工作之正式證明。持菲律賓護照者, 須出示護照上台灣海關所蓋的出入境章。
If you have any questions about the application procedures or would like further information, please feel free to get in touch with us by email. Our inbox (admission@ast.tc.edu.tw) is always open! Alternatively, you can call us at +886 4 22397532.
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