About the Lower School - Taipei American School

Lower school students engage in a world class, rigorous program that focuses on academic and personal excellence. TAS lower school students are ...

	Analytical & Creative Thinkers Students ask meaningful questions, test ideas, accept challenges and solve problems
	Complex Communicators Students use multiple oral and written languages to express ideas clearly
	Leaders & Team Members Students work together to meet goals and resolve conflicts
	Literate in the Digital World Students use digital technologies and multi-media resources to develop and communicate ideas
	Global Perspective Takers Students are open-minded and respectful of the values, views and traditions of others
	Ethical Decision Makers Students demonstrate empathy, honesty and responsibility
	Adaptable Risk-Takers Students are flexible, courageous and creative when facing unfamiliar situations or tasks
	Focused on Wellness Students lead a balanced life and maintain a growth mindset

Adapted from NAIS 21st Century Essential Capacities

Lower School Philosophy
We believe that... All children deserve to be supported and challenged, and are entitled to a positive nurturing environment. Children have different learning styles and developmental rates. Teachers and students share the responsibility for risk taking, problem solving, and decision making. Effective assessment informs instruction and supports learning. We have a responsibility to foster the development of all students socially, emotionally, academically, and physically. Self-care and independence are essential for character development. A great school is child centered with teachers who motivate, facilitate, and guide. An open and cooperative partnership with parents is dependent on effective communication. We are a community of learners. Children are entitled to an education that prepares them for the future.

Lower School Philosophy

We believe that...

All children deserve to be supported and challenged, and are entitled to a positive nurturing environment.
Children have different learning styles and developmental rates.
Teachers and students share the responsibility for risk taking, problem solving, and decision making.
Effective assessment informs instruction and supports learning.
We have a responsibility to foster the development of all students socially, emotionally, academically, and physically.
Self-care and independence are essential for character development.
A great school is child centered with teachers who motivate, facilitate, and guide.
An open and cooperative partnership with parents is dependent on effective communication.
We are a community of learners.
Children are entitled to an education that prepares them for the future.