Overview
Overview The people of Taiwan are very well educated, literacy is about 96%, and students from Taiwan score very high on international tests. These achievements are the product of cultural and societal values that hold education in high esteem, and the comprehensive educational system created to achieve Taiwan’s goals of becoming a well-educated, economic and technological powerhouse on the world stage. Two years of pre-school education,.....
Compulsory Education
Compulsory Education Since 1968, students in Taiwan have had 9 years of compulsory education, comprised of 6 years of elementary school and 3 years of junior high school. Students usually start first grade at age six. At the end of junior high school, students take another set of exams to qualify for different senior high and vocational schools.
Senior High and Vocational School
Senior High and Vocational School After graduation from junior high, there are two types of institutes for continuing students: senior high school and senior vocational school. Both take 3 years to complete.
Specialized Training
Specialized Training Specialized training beyond the secondary level is provided by 5-year junior colleges, which accept students directly from junior high schools and focus on applied sciences and technology.
Higher Education
Higher Education The higher education system in Taiwan includes 2- and 5-year junior colleges, technical colleges, liberal arts colleges, 4-year universities, and graduate programs. Most university undergraduate programs take 4 years to complete. Extensions of up to 2 years will be granted to students who are unable to fulfill their requirements within the designated time. Specialized undergraduate programs, such as dental school (6 years) and.....
