Within the wider field of international schools in Taipei, Taipei Wego sits in a particular space: a domestic private school, deeply rooted in the Taiwanese system, that has added an outward facing international track. The senior high in Beitou is part of the long established Wego group, which carries a reputation for a disciplined bilingual education and a strong grounding in Chinese culture, and over the past decade it has built a route for pupils who intend to apply to universities abroad.
Taipei Wego at a glance
| Curriculum and exam boards | Taiwanese national curriculum with a bilingual Mandarin and English delivery; an International Education Program offering Advanced Placement courses. This is not an IB school |
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| Stages | Secondary, with the senior high covering grades 10 to 12, roughly ages 15 to 18 |
| Founded | Wego senior high opened in 1994; the International Education Program was launched in 2012 |
| Accreditation | Registered private senior high under Taiwan's education authorities |
| Fee band | Private tier, above the public sector (see Taipei fees) |
| Campus area | Beitou District, northern Taipei |
Curriculum and academics
At its core Wego teaches the Taiwanese national curriculum, delivered bilingually so that pupils work in both Mandarin and English across their school day. That makes it a different proposition from the city's foreign curriculum schools: the foundation is domestic, and the bilingual approach is the distinguishing feature rather than an imported British or American programme. Families who want their child anchored in the local system while building strong English tend to be the natural audience.
The senior high adds an International Education Program, introduced in 2012, for pupils in grades 10 to 12 who plan to study at university overseas. Within it the school offers a set of Advanced Placement courses, reported to include Calculus BC, Chemistry, Computer Science, Human Geography and Statistics, which give pupils recognised college level credit and a familiar application profile for North American admissions. This is an AP led international route, not the IB Diploma offered at the dedicated IB schools in Taipei, and families weighing the two pathways should be clear about that difference before applying.
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Taipei Wego fees
As a private bilingual school, Wego sits above the public sector and the more affordable end captured in our look at the cheapest international schools in Taipei, though it is structured as a Taiwanese private school rather than a foreign curriculum school, which keeps it below the most expensive premium campuses in our guide to international school fees in Taipei. The school does not publish an international school style headline figure, so families should confirm current tuition with the office.
The international track carries its own costs on top of base tuition, since Advanced Placement examinations are charged per subject and pupils preparing for overseas applications often add tutoring, tests and admissions support. When you are budgeting, treat the AP route as a distinct line rather than folding it into tuition, and use our fee calculator to bring tuition, examinations and the everyday extras into a single annual figure you can compare against an IB option.
Admissions
Entry follows the Taiwanese calendar, which begins in late summer, with the principal intake at the start of senior high in grade 10. Admission to a private school of Wego's standing is competitive, and places in the international class are arranged through a separate process from the mainstream Mandarin track, so a family aiming for the AP route should signal that intention early. The school sets its own assessment for applicants and reviews prior school records.
For an expatriate family, the practical question is language readiness, since a bilingual Taiwanese school assumes a working level of Mandarin in the mainstream programme even where English is strong. Parents arriving mid way through secondary should talk to the admissions office about which class and year group would suit a child, and about the documents and timing involved. Because demand is high, early contact gives the best chance of a place.
Location and who goes there
The senior high is in Beitou, the hot spring district at the northern edge of Taipei, well served by the metro red line and a quieter, greener setting than the central business districts. Beitou is residential and family friendly, which suits a school whose pupils travel in from across the northern half of the city. The Wego name is well known locally, and the campus draws families who value its blend of academic rigour and cultural grounding.
The intake is predominantly Taiwanese families choosing a respected private education, with a smaller group of returnee and mixed heritage families drawn to the bilingual model and the international track. It is not an expatriate enclave school in the way some foreign curriculum campuses are, so an international family choosing Wego is opting into the local system rather than a parallel one. For how Beitou compares with Tianmu, Da'an and the other areas relocating parents consider, the Taipei city hub sets out the wider picture on housing, commute and school choice.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Taipei Wego Bilingual Senior High School fees?
It is a private bilingual school, so fees sit above the public sector but the school does not publish an international school style headline figure. Expect a private Taiwanese school cost, with the international track and its examinations adding extra. Confirm the current figure with the school office.
Does Taipei Wego Bilingual Senior High School offer the IB?
No. Wego runs an International Education Program built around Advanced Placement courses rather than the IB Diploma. Pupils in grades 11 and 12 can take AP subjects such as Calculus BC, Chemistry, Computer Science, Human Geography and Statistics as part of preparing to study abroad.
What ages does Taipei Wego Bilingual Senior High School take?
The Wego campus spans the secondary years, with the senior high covering grades 10 to 12, roughly ages 15 to 18. The wider Wego group also runs earlier stages, so families often progress through from the junior years.
Is Taipei Wego Bilingual Senior High School a good school?
Wego is a long established and well regarded private school in Taipei, known for a bilingual education with a strong grounding in Chinese culture and an international track for pupils heading to universities overseas. As an independent guide we do not rank schools or take payment to feature them.
When do Taipei Wego Bilingual Senior High School applications open?
The Taiwanese school year begins in late summer, with the main intake at the start of senior high in grade 10 and entry to the international class arranged separately. Contact the admissions office directly to confirm dates and the assessment for the year you are applying to.
