Mission Statement

Taipei American School’s mission is to cultivate an enduring commitment to learning, personal well-being, and service. We provide a broad American-based education with a global perspective that develops students of character who are committed to making the world a better place.

台北美國學校的使命在於培育熱愛學習、重視身心健康、和服務他人的持續堅持。我們提供具有全球觀的多元化美式教育，支持學生健全品格的發展，以及致力讓世界變得更加美好的熱忱。

 

Taipei American School Essential Capacities

 

Produced By: Alex L. (Class of 2019)

In addition to a rigorous academic program, and focus on academic and personal excellence, TAS students will develop:

ANALYTICAL AND CREATIVE THINKING AND PROBLEM-SOLVING

COMPLEX COMMUNICATION-ORAL AND WRITTEN

LEADERSHIP AND TEAMWORK

DIGITAL AND QUANTITATIVE LITERACY

ADAPTABILITY, INITIATIVE AND RISK-TAKING

INTEGRITY AND ETHICAL DECISION-MAKING

GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE

WELLNESS

Adapted from the National Association of Independent School's Essential Capacities for the 21st Century. 

School Values

Honesty
We will be honest with ourselves and others in all our endeavors, including academic pursuits. We tell the truth even if it is difficult and may not benefit us. Being truthful builds trust and unites us.

誠實：堅守誠信是建立信任並成就團結的關鍵。無論是求知求學，或者一切的所求所為，即使身處艱難或不利於己的景況下，我們都能誠然面對自己、誠實以對他人。

Kindness
We are considerate, compassionate, and caring of each other and ourselves. We practice empathy and help others in need even if they don’t ask or it’s inconvenient, without the expectation of any return.

仁慈：我們富有愛心、懂得體諒；觀照自己也關懷他人。對於需要幫助的人，即有不便或他人未求，我們都積極實踐同理，伸出援手而不求回報。

Respect
We embrace differences in opinions, identities, and backgrounds. Our actions and words always represent consideration and appreciation of each other and ourselves.

尊重：我們欣賞並尊重彼此在觀點立場、自我認同與身分背景的差異。對於自我和他人的重視與肯定都體現在我們的言行舉止上。

Courage
We stand up for what we believe is right. We encourage each other to express different viewpoints and to take risks, especially when it is neither easy nor popular. We are not afraid of challenges or failure because we are resilient.

勇氣：我們堅持捍衛自己的信念。特別是在面對艱難或不受歡迎(不討好)的情況下，我們勉勵彼此接受挑戰、勇於表達。我們具有不畏逆境並勇敢承擔失敗的韌性。 

Responsibility
We are part of a broader community and we strive to be trustworthy, reliable, and accountable to ourselves, others, and our environment. We take ownership and accept the consequences of our words and actions. We uphold all TAS values.

負責：身為學校社群與寬廣社會中的一員，我們努力讓自身成為值得信賴依靠、勇於對自己、他人、及環境擔負責任的個人。我們為自己的言行負責，也接受相應的後果。我們堅守所有TAS的價值觀。