ABOUT US
IBSH is established to serve children of the employees of the private enterprises in the Science Park, the academic and research institutions in the Greater Science Park Area and the government agencies as well as the children of the returning overseas scholars.
In December 1980, the Taiwanese Government established its first hi-tech park in Hsinchu, a northern Taiwan city, to upgrade existing industries and to attract high-tech talent and technologies. In response to the needs of the workers in this community, the National Experimental High School was established in 1983. The bilingual department was named as International Bilingual School at Hsinchu Science Park. IBSH originated as a public K-12 school which would serve the children of professionals and scholars returning from overseas to work in the park, neighboring universities, and research institutes.
IBSH is jointly overseen by the Ministry of Education and the National Science Council, Taiwan R.O.C. The school is devoted to offering a Western curriculum that is college preparatory for universities in Canada and the United States, with extensive Advanced Placement course offerings. Composed of twenty four classes of students ranging from grade 1-12, the Bilingual Department has is own classrooms, science and computer laboratories, and music room while sharing the gym, track and field, swimming pool other facilities with NEHS.
Students in IBSH are required to take Chinese each year, and Chinese social studies course in Mandarin. In addition the school offers a rigorous academic program taught in English. Required courses include English, trigonometry, analytic geometry, calculus, biology, chemistry, physics, world history, American history and economics and physical education. A variety of Advanced Placement and elective offerings are also available. Throughout its history, IBSH has allowed students in the Science Park to choose between pursuing a path toward either Taiwanese University or Western University study.
In December 1980, the Taiwanese Government established its first hi-tech park in Hsinchu, a northern Taiwan city, to upgrade existing industries and to attract high-tech talent and technologies. In response to the needs of the workers in this community, the National Experimental High School was established in 1983. The bilingual department was named as International Bilingual School at Hsinchu Science Park. IBSH originated as a public K-12 school which would serve the children of professionals and scholars returning from overseas to work in the park, neighboring universities, and research institutes.
IBSH is jointly overseen by the Ministry of Education and the National Science Council, Taiwan R.O.C. The school is devoted to offering a Western curriculum that is college preparatory for universities in Canada and the United States, with extensive Advanced Placement course offerings. Composed of twenty four classes of students ranging from grade 1-12, the Bilingual Department has is own classrooms, science and computer laboratories, and music room while sharing the gym, track and field, swimming pool other facilities with NEHS.
Students in IBSH are required to take Chinese each year, and Chinese social studies course in Mandarin. In addition the school offers a rigorous academic program taught in English. Required courses include English, trigonometry, analytic geometry, calculus, biology, chemistry, physics, world history, American history and economics and physical education. A variety of Advanced Placement and elective offerings are also available. Throughout its history, IBSH has allowed students in the Science Park to choose between pursuing a path toward either Taiwanese University or Western University study.
MY VISION, OUR MISSION
IBSH Mission
The International Bilingual School at Hsinchu Science Park takes pride in offering bilingual and multicultural education in a tight knit community that encourages the pursuit of excellence. We aim to inspire students in becoming innovative, inquiring, and compassionate self-directed learners who strive to make a difference in the global community.
IBSH Vision
IBSH's vision is dedicated to "Sincerity, Perseverance, Innovation, and Excellence". IBSH aims to promote multi-cultural awareness, bilingualism and the spirit of inquiry. The school's ultimate goal is to nurture future global citizens with an international perspective which melds a Chinese and Western cultural outlook.
IBSH cultivates truly bilingual and bicultural students who bear broadened horizons and foresight through a combined Chinese and American education, our students are being prepared to become a knowledgeable, competent, ethical and caring global citizen. To accomplish this vision, IBSH will:
1. Offer Chinese language, literature, and social studies classes; with its core based on American educational curricular standards to its students.
2. Provide well-balanced co-curricular activities, Chinese cultural ceremonial experience, community service programs, and various opportunities to go to international youth workshops.
3. Enhance traditional moral values within the classrooms and student conduct code to foster students, to be honest, responsible, respectful and helpful.
4. Create a professional learning environment in which teachers, administrators, and staff can grow, develop and learn together in all aspects of their professional lives.
5. Engage parents in the school activities to build an enriched, safe and friendly learning community.
6. Benefit its math, science and technology instruction from use of the resource within the Hsinchu science park.
In the last twenty years, the Bilingual Department has grown from twenty students in 2003 to over five-hundred students in the present academic year. As the world becomes ever more multi-cultural and connected through technology, the Bilingual Department’s role will continue to serve as a connection point-bringing diverse cultural worlds together.
The International Bilingual School at Hsinchu Science Park takes pride in offering bilingual and multicultural education in a tight knit community that encourages the pursuit of excellence. We aim to inspire students in becoming innovative, inquiring, and compassionate self-directed learners who strive to make a difference in the global community.
IBSH Vision
IBSH's vision is dedicated to "Sincerity, Perseverance, Innovation, and Excellence". IBSH aims to promote multi-cultural awareness, bilingualism and the spirit of inquiry. The school's ultimate goal is to nurture future global citizens with an international perspective which melds a Chinese and Western cultural outlook.
IBSH cultivates truly bilingual and bicultural students who bear broadened horizons and foresight through a combined Chinese and American education, our students are being prepared to become a knowledgeable, competent, ethical and caring global citizen. To accomplish this vision, IBSH will:
1. Offer Chinese language, literature, and social studies classes; with its core based on American educational curricular standards to its students.
2. Provide well-balanced co-curricular activities, Chinese cultural ceremonial experience, community service programs, and various opportunities to go to international youth workshops.
3. Enhance traditional moral values within the classrooms and student conduct code to foster students, to be honest, responsible, respectful and helpful.
4. Create a professional learning environment in which teachers, administrators, and staff can grow, develop and learn together in all aspects of their professional lives.
5. Engage parents in the school activities to build an enriched, safe and friendly learning community.
6. Benefit its math, science and technology instruction from use of the resource within the Hsinchu science park.
In the last twenty years, the Bilingual Department has grown from twenty students in 2003 to over five-hundred students in the present academic year. As the world becomes ever more multi-cultural and connected through technology, the Bilingual Department’s role will continue to serve as a connection point-bringing diverse cultural worlds together.
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