VIS Experimental High School

VIS operates on two campuses in Taipei. The Senior High Campus is housed in the Xing Yuan Building of National Taiwan University on Roosevelt Road (No. 97, Sec. 1, Roosevelt Rd., Zhongzheng District), with MRT access at Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall. The Junior High and Elementary Campus is located at No. 13, Ln. 133, Sec. 4, Roosevelt Rd., Da'an District, Taipei City 106223 (MRT: Gongguan). The campuses are near NTU landmarks and other major city venues.

VIS operates three divisions: Elementary, Junior High, and Senior High. The school lists Grade Levels as 5–12, with the Senior High campus at NTU and the Junior High/Elementary site on Roosevelt Rd.

VIS is a private international school offering all-English courses. Academics are framed by the Ontario Curriculum, and the school maintains affiliations with CIS, WASC, College Board, and the British Council.

The site notes an English as a Second Language (ESL) program as part of its academics. It does not publicly detail specific SEN (Special Educational Needs) provisions or facilities.

Ontario Curriculum is the curricular framework, indicating a Canada (Ontario) affiliation for its standards.

VIS's official pages do not list any religious affiliation.

VIS publishes an All-School Calendar, but fixed daily start and end times are not published on the public pages. Timings may vary by campus and division; parents should confirm hours with Admissions.

Public information about a school bus service is not published on VIS's site. Given the campuses' Taipei locations and MRT access, families commonly use public transit or arrange their own drop-offs; for any transport arrangements, contact Admissions.

VIS High School delivers a Project/Problem-Based Learning (PBL) curriculum across disciplines, anchored to the Ontario provincial curriculum standards, which are shown on student transcripts. In Grade 9, students build and analyze written arguments, develop mathematical reasoning, conduct Taipei-area scientific investigations, expand global geographic knowledge, and study world and Taiwanese history using the historical method. In Grades 10–11, students select from a broad range of electives and participate in cooperative education programs in Taipei, including access to research and medical laboratories, university projects, and internships to build their academic and professional portfolios. In Grade 12, students design, develop, and complete a Capstone Project that localizes a global issue and delivers a locally impactful solution. Beyond core courses, VIS offers evening electives in modern languages (French, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese language studies) and Advanced Placement (AP) courses to support international university pathways.

VIS emphasizes holistic student development and character, with the Chancellor's Welcome describing a diverse, globally minded community and noting that staff act as advisors, coaches, counselors, mentors, and leaders in exploration. The school highlights individualized communication and guidance to tailor each student's educational experience. Student life features such as the Student Council, Community Service, and After-School clubs provide opportunities for collaboration, leadership, and social responsibility that support social-emotional growth. The VIS philosophy centers on Locally Cooperative Education, Critical Thinking, and Global Citizenship as a foundation for SEL.

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding SEN. The publicly available materials describe general student support staff roles, including advisors, counselors, and mentors, rather than a dedicated SEN program. There is no published SEN policy page on the VIS site. The emphasis on personalized guidance and mentorship in Chancellor's Welcome and Our Philosophy suggests a broad approach to supporting diverse learners, though no specific SEN provisions are described. For definitive SEN details, contacting VIS directly is recommended.

The VIS site lists English as a Second Language (EAL) Program under Academics as part of the Ontario Curriculum offerings. EAL is described as an official component within VIS's program alongside other academic tracks. The Ontario Curriculum is listed among VIS's academic frameworks (alongside PBL, AP, and SAT/ACT). This indicates EAL is integrated within the general academic program, rather than as a standalone external service. Specific staff details or program nuances for EAL are not publicly disclosed on the site.

VIS supports mental wellbeing through a counseling team described as advisors, coaches, counselors, mentors, and leaders in exploration. The school emphasizes individualized communication and guidance to tailor each student's educational experience. A counselor visits classes at the start of each semester to educate students on personal privacy and campus safety, illustrating proactive wellbeing and safeguarding. Club and after-school activities, such as the After-School Study Club and various clubs, provide peer support and mentorship that bolster social-emotional wellbeing. Public details about formal mental health programs beyond counseling are not publicly disclosed.

VIS conducts safeguarding education through its counseling staff; for example, at the start of each semester a counselor visits classes to teach about personal privacy and campus safety and to promote respectful relationships. The school publishes a Virus Prevention Policy section with epidemic prevention measures, indicating health- and safety-related safeguarding. These practices reflect the school's approach to protecting students' safety and privacy within campus life. Safeguarding-related announcements appear in school news and policy posts, underscoring a structured focus on student safety.

VIS International Experimental Education provides a three-step admissions process for its primary, middle, and high school programs. Step 1 is Documents Submission: families submit a digital application form (downloadable from the site), complete an online English test, and provide the student's transcript/report card and attendance records. Step 2 is Interviews: the process includes a student interview and a family interview, conducted to assess fit and readiness. Step 3 is Acceptance and Enrollment: if offered admission, families receive an acceptance letter and a tuition bill, and must follow the enrollment instructions to finalize enrollment. The site also indicates fee information available to applicants during enrollment: the application/registration fee is NT$30,000 (one-time), and tuition is NT$268,000 per semester, with two semesters typically constituting a school year; additional fees may apply for textbooks, lab courses (NT$20,000 for G10 lab at NTU), after-school electives, student activities, PBL projects, lunch (about NT$3,300 per month), and clubs, among others. For reference on the fee schedule and what is included, see VIS Tuition and Fees and the Application/Enrollment steps on the VIS site.

VIS offers scholarships with several pathways, including a primary VIS Scholarship program and additional merit-based options. VIS Scholarship (Honors Program) provides two main amounts: NT$500,000 in total (disbursed over six semesters) and NT$300,000 in total (also disbursed over six semesters). Each scholarship's annual maximum per semester can be up to half of the tuition, and applications are reviewed by VIS's academic and administrative leadership; eligibility includes strong academic performance and English interview performance. Eligibility criteria require top exam results (A++ in Taiwan's junior/high school exams in five subjects, or A++ in four subjects) plus an English interview, plus ongoing performance metrics such as attendance and grades, and a financial need assessment (income and housing criteria) to determine qualification. Required documents include an application form, transcripts, household registration records, bankbook copies, and related financial documents; applicants may apply after award notification, with a deadline of within one month after the award for many scholarship categories. Scholarships are disbursed directly to the recipient's bank account, and there are conditions for withdrawal of eligibility if fraud or major violations occur. Additional categories include Special Skills Scholarships (awarded for winning national or international competitions) with prizes ranging from NT$1,500 to NT$10,000 depending on placement, and Guidelines for Attending Academic Conference Scholarships (up to NT$20,000 per publication) with eligibility for VIS students presenting at conferences; each of these programs has its own application requirements, review procedures, deadlines, and disbursement rules. For the main VIS Scholarship, see the document “VIS 獎學金申請辦法” (awards up to NT$500,000 or NT$300,000), including eligibility and documentation; for Special Skills Scholarships, see “才藝特殊表現獎學金” with award amounts and required documents; for Academic Conference Scholarships see “參加學術研討會獎學金” with a maximum of NT$20,000 per publication and related requirements.