Accreditation
Taiwan Adventist International School (TAIS) is a boarding and day school for students in Grades 7–12, located in the beautiful mountains of Nantou County near Sun Moon Lake. Designed around an international school experience and built on a U.S.-based curriculum, TAIS combines the strengths of experimental education with a caring, multicultural learning environment. Students may choose either boarding or day-school enrollment, allowing families to find an educational experience that best fits their needs. At TAIS, our mission is to help students develop wisdom, live healthy and balanced lives, care for others, and grow in their relationship with God. We believe education is about more than academic achievement and critical thinking. Through a holistic approach to education, we nurture students intellectually, physically, emotionally, socially, and spiritually, helping them grow into well-rounded individuals who are prepared to make a meaningful difference in the world. We encourage students to make service a guiding principle in life—to recognize the needs of others, contribute positively to their families and communities, and develop genuine compassion and empathy. We also encourage students to place their trust in God, build strong character, and become people others can depend on. Our goal is to prepare students to become well-rounded global citizens who are intellectually capable, physically and emotionally healthy, spiritually grounded, compassionate toward others, and ready to serve their communities and the world.
Griggs International Academy (G.I.A.) is part of the global Adventist education system. Taiwan Adventist International School (TAIS) is a U.S.-curriculum junior and senior high school accredited by this internationally recognized institution. G.I.A. upholds high academic standards and is committed to maintaining qualified faculty and staff to provide students with a high-quality education. Diplomas issued through G.I.A. are recognized by colleges and universities around the world, providing graduates with opportunities to pursue higher education internationally.
Accreditation
Adventist education has its roots in the United States, dating back to 1853. The Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church is a global Christian denomination with an extensive worldwide education network. Today, Adventist education is represented in more than 150 countries and includes approximately 7,500 schools, making it one of the largest Christian private-school education systems in the world.
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Taiwan Adventist International School (TAIS) is internationally accredited by Griggs International Academy (G.I.A.) in the United States and is authorized to provide a comprehensive international school curriculum within an experimental education framework. This accreditation enables TAIS graduates to earn a U.S. high school diploma that is recognized by colleges and universities internationally, allowing graduates to apply to higher education institutions around the world.
To maintain high academic and educational standards, TAIS undergoes regular accreditation reviews by G.I.A. every two to five years and participates in annual evaluations of its curriculum and instructional quality. G.I.A. itself is recognized and accredited by multiple educational organizations in the United States.
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Taiwan Experimental Education Accreditation Taiwan Adventist International School (TAIS) is also officially approved by the Ministry of Education and the Nantou County Government as a non-school-based experimental education institution. At TAIS, “experimental education” represents an innovative approach to teaching and learning that goes beyond traditional classroom instruction. Through hands-on experiences, real-world learning, and career exploration, students have opportunities to develop the skills and competencies needed to thrive in different fields and pursue their individual interests. Learning at TAIS goes beyond the transfer of knowledge from textbooks. We place strong emphasis on each student’s active participation in the learning process, encouraging them to explore, create, and apply what they learn through meaningful experiences. By moving beyond traditional educational boundaries, students broaden their perspectives, deepen their understanding, and develop the knowledge, skills, and wisdom needed to navigate an ever-changing world.
About Griggs International Academy(GIA)
International Affiliates Griggs International Academy (G.I.A.) has established physical campuses in several countries and partners with local schools to provide high-quality education through qualified and professional educators. All G.I.A.-accredited schools uphold rigorous academic standards and provide quality facilities designed to support international education. Their programs are built around shared values, with a strong emphasis on meaningful teacher-student relationships, personal care, and cross-cultural learning.
Educational Values
G.I.A.’s curriculum places a strong emphasis on dignity, honor, respect, and integrity, helping students develop strong character and a clear sense of ethical responsibility. Students are encouraged to become future leaders who are motivated by a genuine desire to pursue truth, knowledge, and lifelong learning. Through school-led community service initiatives and inspiring educational experiences, students are encouraged to discover their unique role and purpose in the world and to recognize the ways in which they can make a positive difference in their communities and beyond. Global Learning Network G.I.A. has developed a global network of educational partnerships that provides opportunities for students to engage in learning experiences across continents. Students may participate in exchange programs during the academic year or join international learning camps during winter and summer breaks, gaining firsthand cultural experiences while continuing to benefit from a consistent, high-quality American education. G.I.A. offers more than an American curriculum, it provides a truly global learning experience that connects students with educational opportunities, cultures, and communities around the world. For more information about G.I.A., please see:
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G.I.A. has developed a global network of educational partnerships that provides opportunities for students to engage in learning experiences across continents. Students may participate in exchange programs during the academic year or join international learning camps during winter and summer breaks, gaining firsthand cultural experiences while continuing to benefit from a consistent, high-quality American education.
G.I.A. offers more than an American curriculum—it provides a truly global learning experience that connects students with educational opportunities, cultures, and communities around the world.
For more information about G.I.A., please see:
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Adventist Schools in Taiwan Taiwan Adventist International School (TAIS) is the only American-style boarding junior and senior high school established by the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Taiwan. TAIS has no branch campuses. The Seventh-day Adventist Church operates the following schools in Taiwan serving students from elementary through high school: TAAS – Taiwan Adventist American School An American-style elementary school located in Yangmingshan, Taipei. TAAS provides an American curriculum and requires students to hold a second passport for enrollment. TAIS – Taiwan Adventist International School An American-style junior and senior high school located in Nantou. Classes are conducted entirely in English and follow a U.S.-based curriculum. Students are not required to hold a second passport to enroll. TAA – Taiwan Adventist Academy A junior and senior high school located in Nantou. Classes are conducted entirely in Chinese and follow the curriculum standards established by Taiwan’s Ministry of Education.
Taiwan Adventist International School (TAIS) shares the same campus as Taiwan Adventist Academy (TAA), located within the Taiwan Adventist College campus, which covers approximately 52 hectares. Although the two institutions share the same campus, they operate as two independent educational institutions, each with its own administration, academic programs, faculty, staff, student management system, and facilities. TAIS and TAA do not share teaching staff. Each institution has its own academic buildings, dormitories, faculty, and staff. Shared campus facilities, including the gymnasium, athletic fields, and arts and cultural center are scheduled separately to ensure that the facilities are used by each school at different times. Student supervision and management are also handled independently by each institution, with separate systems and procedures. TAIS is an independent and legally recognized experimental education institution. It is not the “International Division” of Taiwan Adventist Academy (TAA). The two institutions are separate educational entities with independent administration, instruction, faculty, student management, and operations.