At a glance
Morrison Academy Taipei is part of the Morrison Academy system, a network of Christian schools that has educated children in Taiwan since 1952, with the Taipei school itself founded in 1961. It was known for decades as Morrison Academy Bethany, and in January 2020 it moved to a much larger purpose built campus in the Linkou District of New Taipei City, in the north west of the greater Taipei area. The campus is built for a full kindergarten to Grade 12 programme, with separate learning areas for elementary, middle and high school alongside performing arts spaces, a library and indoor and outdoor sports facilities. The school teaches an American based, college preparatory curriculum in English, with a Biblical worldview threaded through subjects and daily Bible classes, and it is accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. For the wider market and how the city's schools compare, start with our guide to international schools in Taipei.
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | American based, college preparatory; Christian faith integrated; English medium |
| Stages | Kindergarten through Grade 12 |
| Founded | 1961 (formerly Morrison Academy Bethany) |
| Accreditation | Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI); Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) |
| Fee band | Lower to mid (see the Taipei landscape) |
| Campus area | Linkou District, New Taipei City |
Curriculum and academics
Morrison Academy Taipei runs an American based curriculum from kindergarten through to Grade 12, taught in English and oriented toward college preparation, so graduates leave with a US style transcript suited to universities in North America and beyond. What sets the school apart is its Christian character: a Biblical worldview is integrated across the academic programme and daily Bible classes form part of the timetable, reflecting the school's mission to educate in a distinctively Christian environment. This is a faith based school rather than an International Baccalaureate World School, which is the most important point of difference for families to weigh. We describe the programme in the terms the school uses and do not publish examination figures we cannot verify, so ask the school directly for recent results and university destinations. Families who want to weigh a faith based route against other options can start with the wider Taipei schools landscape.
Morrison Academy Taipei fees
Morrison Academy Taipei sets tuition that is more accessible than the premium foreign run campuses in the city, sitting in the lower to mid band for Taipei, which makes it one of the more affordable English medium routes for relocating families. Tuition rises by stage, and the full cost of a place is more than tuition alone. We do not print a headline number here because rates are revised each year and the school issues the current schedule to applicants. Beyond tuition, budget for an application or registration fee and optional transport, and confirm which charges apply to your child's grade. To weigh Morrison against other Taipei schools on cost and curriculum, use the comparison tool below.
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Admissions
Admission centres on the August start of the academic year, with mid year entry into other grades where space exists. Families relocating to Taipei should apply early for the year they need a place, as established schools fill popular grades quickly. The admissions process reviews prior school records and references, and because this is a Christian school it also explores the family's alignment with the school's faith based ethos and community life. Assessment is age appropriate, with readiness checks for the youngest children and a look at English levels and prior learning for older applicants. The school sets out the documents it asks for, including transfer papers and residency information, during the application.
Location and who goes there
The campus sits in the Linkou District in the north west of New Taipei City, a growing area on the higher ground above the Taipei basin that has drawn new housing and schools, with the city's metro and school transport linking it to the wider region. Morrison Academy Taipei draws missionary and Christian expatriate families, returning overseas Taiwanese and international households who want a faith based American education, and the Morrison system has long served families on longer postings in Taiwan. The right school in Taipei usually comes down to the curriculum and ethos you want, the fee band you can sustain and the commute, so it is worth visiting in person and comparing shortlisted schools before you decide. For the wider picture of where families settle and how the schools compare, return to the Taipei city hub.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Morrison Academy Taipei fees?
Morrison Academy Taipei sets tuition that is more accessible than the premium foreign run campuses in Taipei, sitting in the lower to mid band for the city, and tuition rises by stage. The school issues the current schedule to applicants, so budget separately for an application or registration fee and optional transport, and ask the school for the latest rates as they are revised each year.
Is Morrison Academy Taipei a good school?
Morrison Academy Taipei is a long established Christian school with an American based curriculum, accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Whether it suits your child depends on whether you want a faith based American education, the budget you can sustain and the commute to the Linkou campus in New Taipei City.
What curriculum does Morrison Academy Taipei follow?
Morrison Academy Taipei teaches an American based, college preparatory curriculum in English from kindergarten to Grade 12, with a Biblical worldview integrated across subjects and daily Bible classes. It is a Christian school rather than an IB World School, so families set on the International Baccalaureate should weigh that difference.
When do Morrison Academy Taipei applications open?
The main intake is for the August start of the academic year, with mid year entry where space exists. Apply early for popular grades, and expect the admissions process to include prior school records, references and, as a Christian school, questions about the family's alignment with the school's faith based ethos.
Where is Morrison Academy Taipei located?
Morrison Academy Taipei moved in 2020 to a purpose built campus in the Linkou District of New Taipei City, in the north west of the greater Taipei area, having previously been known as Morrison Academy Bethany.
