For families looking at the final school years across the international schools in Taipei, the TES High School is where the three sections of Taipei European School converge. Opened in 2002, it is the dedicated upper stage of TES, taking students from the British, French and German sections after their middle secondary years and teaching them all the same internationally recognised qualification. The High School sits on the Yangmingshan campus and is the point at which a multilingual school becomes a single IB programme.
Taipei European School High School at a glance
| Curriculum and exam boards | The IB Diploma Programme for all students; an authorised IB World School |
|---|---|
| Stages | High School, roughly ages 16 to 18, the final two years |
| Founded | Opened in 2002 as the combined upper school for all three TES sections |
| Accreditation | Authorised by the International Baccalaureate Organization for the Diploma Programme |
| Fee band | Premium, the highest tuition stage at the school (see Taipei fees) |
| Campus area | Yangmingshan, the TES Secondary and High School campus, northern Taipei |
Curriculum and academics
The High School teaches a single qualification, the IB Diploma Programme, to every student regardless of which section they came up through. Students choose subjects across the six IB groups, sit higher and standard level courses, and complete the core of the diploma: the extended essay, theory of knowledge, and creativity, activity and service. After years in separate British, French or German streams, the Diploma gives leavers a common, globally portable result for university entry.
That convergence is the High School's purpose. A French Section student who has worked in French through primary, or a German Section student who began in German, finishes alongside British Section peers on the same diploma, with the multilingual background an asset rather than a complication. The IB Diploma opens routes to universities in Europe, the United Kingdom, North America and Asia. For how the programme compares across the city, our guide to the IB schools in Taipei places the TES High School in context.
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Taipei European School High School fees
The High School is the highest tuition stage at Taipei European School, which sits in the premium band of our guide to international school fees in Taipei, at the top of the range alongside Taipei American School. The Taipei fees guide notes that sixth form fees usually sit at or near the top of each school's scale. Rates are revised each year, so confirm the current High School schedule with the school rather than relying on a single figure.
Beyond tuition, the two diploma years carry IB examination entry fees on top of the usual premium school costs: a refundable deposit, registration, school transport up to the Yangmingshan campus, uniform and lunch. Use the compare tool to set the TES High School next to the other sixth form and IB options in the city on fees, subjects and results so the final two years are chosen on a like for like basis.
Admissions
Most High School students progress internally from the TES secondary years, but the school also admits new students into the diploma, typically at the start of the first IB year. Admission for external applicants reviews prior reports and IGCSE or equivalent results, considers subject choices against the IB groups, and checks readiness for a demanding two year programme. Places are limited, so applications ahead of the diploma start are strongest.
The school year runs on an August or September start, and entry into the High School is the moment the IB subject combination is settled, since higher level choices shape university options. Families relocating to Taipei with a teenager entering the final school years should contact admissions directly to discuss whether the IB Diploma at TES fits the qualifications a student already holds.
Location and who goes there
The High School is on the TES Secondary and High School campus on Yangmingshan, the volcanic hillside to the north of Taipei. The setting gives older students more space and dedicated facilities away from the busier primary campus in Shilin, while still within the school's bus network. Many High School families live in Shilin, Tianmu and the northern districts and commute up to Yangmingshan, a journey the school transport is built around.
The intake is the international mix of the whole school, British, French, German and other families, brought together for the diploma years, often on corporate or diplomatic postings and focused on university entry. For how Yangmingshan and the northern neighbourhoods compare on housing, commute and school choice, the Taipei city hub sets out the wider picture for relocating parents.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Taipei European School High School fees?
The High School is the highest tuition stage at TES, which sits in the premium band for Taipei. Sixth form fees usually sit at or near the top of the school's scale and carry IB examination entry fees. Rates are revised yearly, so confirm the schedule with the school and budget for deposit, registration and transport.
What does the TES High School teach?
The High School teaches the IB Diploma Programme to every student, drawn together from the British, French and German sections. Students take subjects across the six IB groups plus the extended essay, theory of knowledge, and creativity, activity and service core.
What ages is the TES High School for?
The High School covers the final two years, roughly ages 16 to 18, on the Yangmingshan campus. It opened in 2002 as the combined upper school for all three TES sections.
Can you join the TES High School from outside?
Yes. Most students progress internally, but the school admits external applicants into the diploma, usually at the start of the first IB year, reviewing prior reports and IGCSE or equivalent results and discussing subject choices.
When do TES High School applications open?
Entry aligns with the August or September start of the school year, at the beginning of the first IB year. Places are limited, so apply ahead of the diploma start and contact admissions early if relocating with a teenager.
