Discover the southern Taiwan's hub for international education with affordable living costs. Compare fees, curricula, and find the perfect school for your family.
Zuoying District , Kaohsiung
💰 Tuition: NT$490k – NT$582k/yr
🏠 Avg. nearby rent: NT$20k/mo
Southern Taiwan's established American international school, serving naval, business, and expat families with US-accred…
Dashe District , Kaohsiung
💰 Tuition: NT$468k – NT$576k/yr
🏠 Avg. nearby rent: NT$18k/mo
Part of the Morrison Academy network, the Kaohsiung campus provides US-accredited education in a friendly faith-based e…
Kaohsiung is home to many international and bilingual schools, serving a community of more than 4,500 resident expatriates. Kaohsiung is known for its southern Taiwan's hub for international education with affordable living costs, making it one of the most attractive destinations for expat families in Asia.
Families in Kaohsiung can choose from a wide range of academic curricula including the American system, the British National Curriculum, the International Baccalaureate (IB), Advanced Placement (AP), Montessori programmes, and local bilingual schools offering Chinese/English instruction. Many schools are fully accredited by international bodies such as WASC, CIS, and NEASC.
Finding the right home near your school of choice is essential. Use our residential rental search to explore apartments and houses close to your shortlisted schools — filtered by district, budget, and commute time.
American, British, and IB programmes are all available in Kaohsiung. Each system has unique college-pathway implications — consider your family's long-term plans.
Annual fees in Kaohsiung range from roughly NT$300k for bilingual schools up to NT$1.2M+ at fully accredited international schools.
Living within walking or short-bus distance of your school can greatly improve daily quality of life. We list verified rentals by school zone.
Joining a school community is the fastest way to integrate. Parent associations, community events, and school-organised housing tours are common in Kaohsiung.
