Taipei European School (TES)
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$17K - US$25K
Curriculum: IB · British · French · German
Age Range: 3-18
Students: ~1,800
Location: Shilin, Taipei
Updated April 2026
In Brief
If you want the most genuinely international school environment in Taipei - or if your child comes from a British, French, or German educational background - TES is likely your first call. Fees are lower than TAS, and the community feel is consistently praised.
TES is the school families reach for when nationality diversity actually matters. With 50+ nationalities across three language sections - British, French, and German - it's a different proposition to TAS: less intensely American, less academically high-pressure, and more aligned with European educational traditions. IB results are strong (average 37 points in 2024, 100% pass rate), and the French section posts 100% pass rates on the French Baccalaureate.
The British section follows IB MYP and Diploma alongside IGCSE, which makes continuity straightforward for families moving from UK schools or British international schools elsewhere in Asia. The French and German sections run national curricula to school-leaving qualification, which is genuinely rare in Asia outside of Tokyo or Singapore. Parents who've been here a while point to the community warmth as a standout - TES has a reputation for being welcoming to new families.
Two Shilin campuses means the school is split across sites, which is worth asking about for secondary-age students in particular. Class sizes average 20, with a maximum of 24 - slightly smaller than TAS. The registration fee is NT$50,000 one-time, and annual tuition runs from NT$417,600 for nursery half-day to NT$836,000 for the oldest students.
What parents value
- –Three language sections (British, French, German) under one school - one of the few schools in Asia offering all three national curricula to school-leaving level.
- –50+ nationalities; IB average 37 in 2024 with 100% pass rate. French Bac 100% pass. Strong academic outcomes across sections.
- –Welcoming community with a genuine international mix. Families new to Taipei consistently mention the ease of settling in.
Points of consideration
- –Split across two Shilin campuses - ask which campus applies to your child's year group and how movement between sites works in practice.
- –Three sections means the community is divided; the British, French, and German cohorts each have their own social gravity. If integration across nationalities matters to you, ask how mixed the social environment is in practice.
- –The school is strong academically but not as singularly driven as TAS. If you're targeting highly selective US universities, ask specifically about US college counselling resources.
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery (half-day) | 3 | NaN |
| Nursery / PS / KG (full-day) | 3 | NaN |
| Reception / Vorschule | 5 | NaN |
| Primary Year 1-6 | 6 | NaN |
| Secondary Year 7-9 | 12 | NaN |
| High School H1-H2 | 15 | NaN |
| High School H3-H4 | 17 | NaN |
Fees converted from TWD. For the most up to date and accurate figures please double check with the school.
Additional Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Registration Fee (one-time) | NaN |
| Re-enrolment Deposit | NaN |
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Academic Results
| IB 2024 | Avg 37 pts, 100% pass |
| French Bac | 100% pass |
TES delivers strong academic results across all three sections. The British section's IB Diploma average of 37 points in 2024 (100% pass rate) sits comfortably above the global average of 30. The French section achieves 100% pass rates on the French Baccalaureate.
The British section follows IB MYP and IGCSE in secondary before the IB Diploma. The German section runs the German national curriculum through to the Abitur with an option for IB Diploma bilingual. The French section follows the French national curriculum to the French Baccalaureate.
Extra Curriculars
Facilities: Sports facilities across two campuses · Performing arts spaces · Science laboratories
The school operates across two Shilin campuses - primary and early years on one site, secondary on the other. Co-curricular activity is solid across sections, and inter-section events are a feature of school life.
Sport and arts provision is good for a school of this size. Ask about specific clubs and activities for your child's interests; the offering varies between sections.
Inspections & Accreditations
Inspection
- Accredited by Council of International Schools (CIS)
- Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
Accreditations
- CIS
- WASC
Memberships
- EARCOS
Student Body
Around 1,800 students from 50+ countries attend TES, making it the most nationally diverse school in Taipei. The three-section model means the school is large enough to feel international but each section has its own community.
The British section is the largest, followed by the French and German sections. Admission processes differ slightly by section; contact the admissions team for the section relevant to your family.
Leadership
John Nixon
Chief Executive Officer. Nixon has overseen the school's growth across three sections.