A Wide Range of Student Activities & Clubs

The Club descriptions below are for SY25-26, and are shared directly by the student leaders!

AARF (Animal Rescue)

The Abandoned Animals Rescue Foundation (AARF) is a non-profit club dedicated to supporting stray dogs and animal shelters in Taiwan. AARF collaborates with several local organizations to provide financial aid, supply donations, and facilitate hands-on opportunities for club members to help train and interact with shelter dogs. Club members are integral to our mission, as they help to socialize the dogs that need to become more comfortable with humans in order to increase their chances of adoption. 

Alliance Football Community (AFC)

Over two years ago, we started collecting used soccer equipment, sorting it, and visiting Taiwanese schools to donate this equipment to the students there. Our primary goal was to help develop their soccer and athletic programs, so that students could benefit physically and mentally from playing a sport that we are all passionate about. We have supported five schools in rural areas of Taiwan over the past two years, and we hope to continue expanding our project and give athletic opportunities to a wider range of Taiwanese students.

Archivist Club

The Archivists mission is to build an inclusive, book-loving community at TAS and to help make the US library a warm, welcoming place for all.

Art Honor Society

Art Honors Society (AHS) is a club committed to fostering artistic expression, collaboration, and visibility within the TAS community. Our aim is to provide a platform for growing artists to exchange ideas and showcase their talents. By collaborating with various departments and clubs, we will organize projects such as annual mural paintings, artist talks, and more, integrating art into the everyday life of our school. AHS believes in the diverse talents present in our TAS community and strives to create a space where all artists can develop their skills. Through activities like workshops, art posts, and future new ideas we have planned, we can encourage creativity, skill development, and community engagement in our memebers.

Art, Inspire, Donate (AID) 

Art Inspire Donate is a club that aims to donate art supplies and other important resources to underprivileged communities or schools in need. Our overarching goal is to promote creativity in individuals who may lack access to the necessary resources. By providing art supplies, our club seeks to empower aspiring artists and encourage artistic expression. The club firmly believes that art is undermined within this community, especially when other subjects are viewed as more significant. Through our efforts, we aim to bridge the gap between limited resources and creative potential, opening doors of opportunity for those who yearn to explore their artistic talents. By donating paints, stickers, colored pencils, and other essential materials, our club aspires to inspire individuals to unleash their imaginations and cultivate artistic skills while sending them other resources such as food as well. Our main goal is to create a community where art and creativity thrives to make a positive impact.

Athletics Council

The Athletics Council is an indispensable student-run volunteer organization
that strives to support the Athletics program by ensuring that our on-campus
athletics events run smoothly. Athletics Council members’ responsibilities include 
serving as ambassadors for the school during IASAS and exchanges, photography/videography (social media content in support of the athletics department), scoreboard operation, scorekeeping, assisting game officials with ball retrieval and other tasks,  working the grill, as well as cultivating future Athletics Council members coming up  through the middle school ranks. AC scores Seasons 1, 2, 3, Varsity, JV, and Freshman level games ranging from volleyball, soccer, basketball, touch rugby, and track.

Beside Us

In Taiwan, there has been a tremendous increase in the elderly population throughout the past couple of years, and with that came an increase in people who suffer from mobility or cognitive impairments like dementia. Therefore, the Beside Us club is a non-profit service club that aims to improve the health and readiness of the community. Our goal will be to raise awareness of the situation and will regularly go on outings for students to understand how to interact and assist elders with such disabilities. It is important for us to care for these specially-abled elderly population since you never know when the person beside you might suffer the same fate.

Board Game Club

Today, many people have their eyes glued to the screen and forget to interact with each other. In our club, students have the unique opportunity to meet others with the same interests as them face-to-face and have fun together traditional-style. Additionally, BGC tries to bridge the seemingly wide and unwelcoming gap between grade levels in upper school. Our job as the club presidents and officers is to create a warm and welcoming environment for TAS students who just want to chill and have fun with us!

Calligraphy Club

Calligraphy Club is dedicated to celebrating and promoting the exquisite art of Chinese calligraphy. We aim to engage students and TAS members in various activities to spark their interest and showcase their Chinese calligraphy skills. We hold regular practice sessions every Monday after school. Additionally, we actively participate in events like the Food Fair. Our annual winter sale provides a unique opportunity for enthusiasts to acquire artifacts, such as handmade Christmas cards, and the Chinese New Year Couplet Sale takes place before the Chinese New Year break. The highlight of the year is the elaborate Calligraphy exhibition in the Chinese library, lasting about two weeks. It serves as a significant display of calligraphic finesse. We invite TAS members interested in calligraphy to join us, contribute their masterpieces, and participate in our collective showcase of artistic prowess.

Chemistry Club

The Chemistry club aims to encourage students and the wider community to develop an interest in chemistry. We plan to create activities and events to foster enthusiasm for the subject, including hands-on experiments and competitions that can help students explore various aspects of the subject. These activities are aimed at providing a platform for students to delve deeper into chemistry and create a love for the subject. Our club also aims to share the knowledge and passion for chemistry among our members and the wider community. By doing this, we believe we can raise awareness of the importance of chemistry in everyday life and its impact on the environment. We are committed to promoting an understanding of the role that chemistry plays in the world we live in. Ultimately, the Chemistry Club believes that by fostering interest in chemistry and educating the community, it can make a positive impact on society and contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge.

Chinese Language Society

The Chinese Language Society is a club that focuses on promoting and supporting Chinese culture. Although it originally was an honor society, the club continues its pursuit in creating an environment that welcomes Chinese culture. With such diversity in our school, it is important for Chinese culture to be promoted as we want to continue to be connected with our roots, as for non-local students, they can discover new parts of the Chinese culture. Some of our activites include hosting KTV sessions, Mahjong sessions, and even cooking sessions during flex.

Climate Change Club (C.C.C.)

Our mission is to empower youth climate action,  teach climate science, and spread climate awareness. We take direct action against pollution through engaging in environmental service. We promote climate science by organizing educational climate fresk events, and advocate for climate by inviting experts and guest speakers to share their perspective.

Club Crochet

Club Crochet aims to teach students how to crochet for stress relief and international charities. Every school week, either during Thursday or Friday, we host flex meetings that allow students to learn and work on various crochet projects of their choice. We plan to sell crochet items at our club sales to donate to charities worldwide. 

Community Cubing Club

Our Rubrik's Cube Club mainly targets on speedcubing. Speedcubing is a competitive sport that centers around various puzzles. Puzzles may include 2x2, 3x3, 4x4, and other puzzles of different shapes and sizes. Having the skill of speedcubing can improve our problem solving skills, enhance memory, and boost consideration and focus. We gave it a lot of thought before deciding that we wanted to help Taipei's society. We got in touch with Pojen Hospital, a hospital located in the heart of Taipei, and inquired about teaching senior residents how to solve a Rubik's cube and improve their fine motor, hand-eye coordination, and reflexes. We aim to share our passion with the community, fostering a deeper connection through the joy of solving Rubik's Cubes, and inspiring more people to engage with this rewarding challenge. Our club will also meet once every 2 weeks to just have a tiny cubing competiton during flex.

Computer Science Team

CST aims to educate it's members in the field of computer science. We hold weekly meetings on various topics in CS, and run competitions like the American Computer Science League throughout the year.

Dance Honor Society

Dance Honor Society’s mission is to recognize and celebrate the art of dance through fostering a supportive community of passionate members. Through performances, education, and community engagement, we aim to foster a supportive and empowering environment where dancers can thrive, grow, and make a positive impact on our upper school community.

Doctors Without Borders

Doctors Without Border's goal is to advocate inequalities of medical resources 
and rights in rural areas and countries. As a high school club of a larger  international organization, we will also pay close attention for the fundaraising and volunteering activities that students can participate in through our outings.

Drone Club

The drone club provides a unique platform for students to immerse themselves in the world of remote-controlled aerial vehicles. The world has been using an increasing amount of drones in modern times, with famous instances being its application in military operations and filmmaking. The club’s primary objective is to build a thriving community of drone enthusiasts that will present members with the opportunity to explore and experiment with such autonomous aviation technologies. Through interactive workshops and meetings, members will not only gain an in-depth understanding of the science behind drone technologies, but also learn to apply such skills to their personal hobbies, including photography, videography, and even racing. By promoting problem-solving and nurturing creativity through challenging activities and obstacles, the club hopes to foster more interest in the ever-evolving world of aerial technology. We hope members can walk away being able to comfortably and safely operate drones for their own pleasure and purposes in the future.

Drop Shipping Club

The Dropshipping club combines club members' skills of marketing, communication, and coding to help communities in need. Dropshipping itself is a relatively new business model with the advantage being its flexibility and simplicity to startup and manage. With the club allowing members to actually get involved with the business world, we encourage students with interests in the business field, specifically those with interests in marketing, to join. We also encourage students with the interests of coding to join as a part of our club’s foundations lies upon developing and managing a platform to be able to dropship. The club aims to earn profit through utilizing the dropshipping business model while also donating our profits to community organizations. Overall, the dropshipping club aims to not only enrich member’s love for business and web designing, but also to utilize our marketing skills to better the lives of those in our community who are in need.

Entrepreneurship Club

The Entrepreneurship Club seeks to foster entrepreneurial ideals of innovation, ambition, and courage under the context of business in the student body. Our goal is to provide a variety of activities that encourages students to develop their entrepreneurial thinking ability and step into the world excited and knowledgeable about starting their own business. Through activities such as pitch project competitions in high school and entrepreneurship simulations in lower schools, our club advocates for the importance of student entrepreneurship at all levels. Our club believes that whether in the context of a business or not, the values of entrepreneurship are invaluable to any future endeavors because creativity, bravery, and critical thinking are significant abilities in any aspect of life. By constantly upholding these principles in club activities, the Entrepreneurship Club continuously advocates for students to become successful entrepreneurs. Our club seeks to raise awareness for entrepreneurial thinking and establish firm foundation for entrepreneurial pursuits in the future.

Exploring Taiwan

Exploring Taiwan is an interest club that aims to provide students with a deeper understanding of Taiwan through various outings and experiences. By doing so, we hope to make learning about Taiwanese culture and lifestyle more enjoyable. The club intends to do so by organizing a meeting once a month to schedule the activities and outings, and by going on outings once or twice a semester. Students will have the opportunity to vote on potential destinations for the trips at each of the meetings, giving them a chance to voice their preferences. Additionally, during the meetings, we will cover famous tourist places that are important to Taiwanese culture, explaining the historical and cultural significance of the locations. Similarly, students will get a chance to experience various forms of public transportation throughout the outings, which will help them gain a better understanding of the Taiwanese lifestyle.

Expression Magazine

Expression is TAS's journal of creative writing and artwork.  We publish an annual issue, as well as hosting an open performance session (Expression Cafe), and workshops.

Feeding Taiwan

Feeding Taiwan's goal is to provide healthy meals to the underprivileged population in Taiwan, as well as give students an opportunity every month to help the community. In the monthly club outing, student volunteers will cook, assemble, and distribute bento-style meals to areas with high homeless populations, orphanages, elderly homes, and soup kitchens. Along with this, we host a food drive every semester to send supplies to disadvantaged families around Taiwan. 

Film Club 

The TAS Film Club is dedicated to fostering connections among film lovers, introducing new members to the art of filmmaking, and nurturing a vibrant film community within TAS. This upcoming year, our club aims to hold movie screenings at school where we can discuss techniques and critique them, short film lessons (lighting, editing, script writing lessons during flex or lunch periods). Our hope is to connect students with more people from the film community by having outings to a movie theater once a month and gathering crew to help in film projects such as creating a short film with the possibility of entering a film competion.

Girls in STEM

Girls in STEM aims to spread awareness regarding the gender disparity in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fields. We serve to encourage girls in breaking gender barriers to participate in subjects they are interested in. We are not a femenist club and we don't exclude boys from participating; we simply hope that our activities will provide an environment where girls are inspired to pursue STEM. Events we host include STEMania, an annual outreach event for lower school students at TAS where we guide them through a series of STEM activities, and an annual interactive presentation to eighth graders on Upper School CS/Robotics courses and extracurriculars to encourage them to pursue STEM in high school.

Give a Hand (Sign Language Club)

Give a Hand is dedicated to supporting the hard of hearing community in Taiwan by organizing sign language lessons, raising funds through interactive events, and raising awareness of how to treat people that are hard of hearing. 

Good Neighbors

TAS has a variety of clubs, including numerous clubs that focus on children and animals, however, there has been no club that recognizes the wellbeing of those living in nursing homes. Most often than not, we tend to forget the older generations of our society when they have so much stories and experiences to offer us, thus this club aims to help the wellbeing of the older generation. A lot of grandmothers and grandfathers tend to be a little lonely in those nursing homes, so this club focuses on providing accompany for them while we get to learn from their many stories and insights. 

Gymnastics Club

The mission of the Gymnastic Club is to teach gymnastic moves like cartwheels and handstands to students. However, if a member already knows some gymnastics, then we can help develop their skills during our meetings. We can also teach members moves that they want to learn. Our goal is to inspire more people to be interested in and to enjoy gymnastics. We will try to meet more than once every month, and occasionally, we will have outings to places where people can do gymnastics, like a gymnastium, or a trampoline park. We will also hold fundraisers to get money for new gymnastic equipment or to fund our outings.

Harang Club

Mission Statement: Aiding North Korean refugees in breaking the social stigma through grassroots action in our local environment through education, advocacy, and support. 

Core Values: Access to education and opportunities for refugees; a positive experience for volunteers/members, practicality, and authenticity of action

Our plans for the future: Through working closely with various non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and collaborating with other TAS clubs, Harang plans to fundraise for the North Korean cause, hold speaker talks, and educate our local community through a series of presentations and Q&A sessions.
 

Hip Hop Club

Hip Hop Club is a club that focuses on enriching our members' knowledge of hip hop culture through speakers, dance workshops, or performance opportunities. We intend to introduce valuable performance experience to our club members through showcases off campus. Currently, we hope to do at least 6 in school workshops and we strive to provide more performance opportunities either inside or outside school. 

Hope and Horses

Hope and Horses is a service club dedicated to supporting and promoting therapeutic horse riding for children with congenital disabilities at the Therapeutic Riding Center of Taiwan. We believe that working with horses not only improves the physical health of children but also strengthens their mental well-being by fostering confidence, joy, and connection through animal interaction. As the riding center faces ongoing challenges due to limited funds and manpower, our club seeks to make a positive impact by offering students the opportunity to volunteer actively. Once or twice a month, club members will assist during weekend sessions at the riding center, helping with various tasks to support the children and the therapy staff. Additionally, we will organize fundraising events to generate financial support, ensuring that more children can access this life-changing therapy. Through hands-on involvement and community-driven efforts, our club empowers students to make a difference in the lives of children with disabilities, one therapeutic ride at a time.

I Care

I Care is a interactive service club that strives to create an environment where physical impairments are not preventive measures, empowering our students to freely explore their interests. Our members go to the Taipei School for the Visually Impaired and teach the students there arts and crafts. We guide them through the activities in Mandarin, explaining and taking their hands step by step. Our outings are afterschool and 1 hour long, and we have these outings multiple times throughout the semester. You are welcome to attend the outings if you simply just want to explore art and crafts and meet new people.

ILA Fashion Club

ILA stands for I Love Art and we are a club of creatives who wish to promote fashion exploration. Some year-round activities include sewing workshops, fabric shopping outings, and 2nd hand clothing sales. Our main event is the ILA Fashion Show, an annual showcase of talent-filled designs and outstanding performances, for all to experience a runway show. 

Indigenous Impact

Connecting with Taiwan's indigenous communities through service and cultural exchange.

We offer student leaders a meaningful service initiative involding helping the TAS community better understand and recognize the original Austronesian inhabitants of Taiwan, fostering mutual understanding and cultural exchange, and offering impactful sercvice to indigenous communities in collaboration with community leaders.

Inkspire

We are a multimedia art club where creative students can drop in to work on projects together freely and without pressure. We also aim to provide resources for students to publish their work, and to expand on existing communities and work with them to further foster creative talent at TAS. We want to create a  casual environment that is available for students who may not have the time in their schedules to take additional creative courses, or would like to work on personal projects in their free time.

International Culture Club

The International Culture Club aims to connect people of all different cultural backgrounds together! Through various fun activities such as productive conversations, watching and appreciating videos from certain areas, and going on trips to learn about Taiwanese culture, as well as enjoy culinary practices from different cultures, we hope that we can help promote cultural awareness here at TAS.

TAS ICD Youth Club

Our club is dedicated to raising awareness about the vital role of governmental organizations and their impact on global health, education, and socio-economic development. Under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), the Taiwan International Cooperation and Development Fund (Taiwan ICDF) supports countries worldwide through lending and investment, technical cooperation, humanitarian assistance, and international education and training.

Taiwan ICDF spreads kindness through Taiwan's privileges without seeking recognition or reward. Their projects, tailored to meet local needs, address contemporary development issues such as agriculture, public health, education, ICT, environment, and small and medium enterprises. These compassionate and dedicated individuals devote their lives to uplifting those in greater need, making a profound difference in the world. Our goal is to maximize financial support for the ICDF and actively promote information about their initiatives. By engaging high school students and instilling a broader perspective and passionate hearts, we believe we can inspire the next generation to contribute meaningfully to global development. Little by little, our collective efforts can make the world a better place. Join us in supporting the Taiwan ICDF and sharing their remarkable achievements with a broader audience.

Japanese Society

The purpose of Japanese Honor Society is to promote awareness and appreciation for traditional and modern Japanese culture. Japanese Honor Society proudly practices and fulfills the Japanese tenets of loyalty, respect, and diligence. With the assistance of selectively chosen members who show genuine dedication to this cause, Japanese Honor Society works for the benefit of the community while upholding these values.

Key Club

Caring is our way of life. From visiting a nursery once a month to hosting our biannual sports tournaments, Key Club is a service club organization dedicated to any and every form of activity that could contribute to the overall well-being of the school and community. Members of Key Club strive to be build important strengths like leadership, kindness, and inclusivity through service activities. 

Esports Club

In this club, we will show the competitive side of gaming and how much more there is than playing games. This club will include creating and organizing events while learning about hosting and structuring tournaments. The club will also spread awareness about the rise of competitive gaming and will be a space where students can compete amongst each other or with other schools. This club will be different because of the multiple positions we offer. Besides having players for the games, we will also recruit people to organize and host the events, giving them the experience of being one of the faculties who manage events. Additionally, a section of our club will be dedicated to coaching and creating strategies for our players. We also want to change the stereotype of gamers in people’s eyes by making esports equally respected as other sports. 

Lab Research Equipment Designing (Lab R.E.D.)

Our club mission is to spark student interest in lab research or science in general through a positive learning environment. The purpose of this club is to design, create and sell or donate scientific equipment to students inside and outside TAS. Currently, there are very few clubs that focus on designing and manufacturing, and even fewer that combine engineering with science on lab research. We plan on making a new club that can help students develop design skills while also exploring their interest in lab research to consider taking in-school science research courses alongside this club.

Lace the Love

To repurpose, recycle, and commit to remedy critical health emergencies in Africa through shoes and love. 

LGBTQ+

To create a supportive community for LGBTQ+ students and work to improve the school environment overall.

Marine and Water Conservation Club (MWCC)

The MWCC aims to raise awareness and act to reduce water pollution to preserve marine animals and human lives while promoting sustainable development. We work to reduce water pollution as much as we can by hosting cleanup initiatives (beach & river), which are direct opportunities for students to contribute to society and create a sustainable environment by combatting climate change. An activity that we host within TAS is the Drinkathon, which aims to remind students of our privilege of having an adequate supply of water. In addition, we spend time working with and teaching Lower Schoolers about the pressing issue of marine pollution. As part of the TAS community, our goal is to remind the students of our privileges and teach them how to help other communities in need. We aim to inform TAS students about the impacts of water pollution and the extent to which all living things can be affected by this issue on a global scale. In such initiatives, we address the effects of water pollution on the lives of both humans and marine animals. 

Martial Arts Club (MAC)

Martial Arts club aims to reignite the passion for martial arts in our generation, as well 
as teach our members effective ways of self defence. By scheduling outings and having sessions within school, we teach students proven methods of self defense as well as 'reigniting interest' in martial arts within the school.  We have already done Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Boxing outings, and look forward to doing Hapkido, Muay Thai and Wing Chun.  This club only teaches the initials and basics of each martial art covered; if a student wishes to go more in-depth in their learning, we will refer them to the martial arts gym themselves. By only teaching the initials of each martial art, we give more time to our students to learn a wider variety of combat sports and thus expose them to the art better than if they were to go in depth in a single sport.

Museum Enthusiasts Club

The museum enthusiast club aims to promote Taiwanese culture and history through museums around Taipei. As a group of students passionate about museums, we aim to create interest and knowledge of the various museums in Taipei for the TAS community. 

Medical Frontiers

Medical Frontiers aims to train and educate students about the modern-day healthcare system by working with prominent guest speakers and organizing healthcare activities to simulate the inner workings of the medical field. We invited a neurosurgeon as one of our speakers to teach our members suturing, and we also visited a nearby hospital where we learned about their healthcare system and explored their VR models of the human anatomy. If students are interested in becoming a part of the healthcare industry, they should join this club! 

Check out our website for more information: https://sites.google.com/students.tas.tw/medicalfrontiers/home 

National Honor Society

The National Honor Society is a nationwide organization for high school students 
in the United States and its outlying territories. The Taipei American School  chapter selects its members based on the following four criteria: scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Candidates are selected by the chapter's Faculty Council. NHS membership entails assuming responsibility for chapter activities and duties, including service requirement hours per semester.

Nintendo Squad

The Nintendo Squad aims to provide an enjoyable environment for people to game on the Nintendo with their friends. We will hold weekly meetings with rotating games.   

Orphanage Club

The mission of the Taipei American School Orphanage Club is to aid the underprivileged community beyond the school walls through financial donations and compassionate interactions. By alleviating the suffering of people with disadvantaged backgrounds and social statuses, students come to realize that sacrifice adds meaning to their lives. Members gain the skills to cooperate and negotiate through participation in a variety of group activities. By enriching the community, Orphanage Club members learn to respect the values of others and to appreciate what they themselves have.

PaintHouse PaintHouse

PaintHouse aims to provide volunteer art-related services to those in need. Our main services include wall repair and repaint, mural art, but we also take on other artistic projects such as banner painting and body painting events. 

PCBC

Enable the TAS community to have greater access to computer and electronics education specifically within the scope of PC building as a hobby. 

PCC (Plant Collecting Club)

The Plant Collecting Club is a club dedicated to promoting the hobby of plant collecting. The club provides a platform for students to learn more about plant collecting through various activities and projects. The Plant Collecting Club hopes to further deepen students' knowledge and appreciation of botany in order to make a positive impact on the environment.

Performer's Union

The Performer's Union seeks to fill the large gap that has been left by other music clubs in musical performance for public occasions, in cases such as the school community and the general public alike. We aim to recruit musicians who lack performance opportunities in normal band settings (which nevertheless only have 3-4 concerts a year) to perform in common areas such as the courtyard or front lobby during Flex times. From solo acts to duets to small chamber groups to even possibly mini-ensembles, we hope to highlight the skill of individuals in small groups in contrast to large ensemble-type playing. These mini-concerts would be free of charge and open to the school community. Furthermore, with our connections to other schools and other clubs, we will have multiple concerts outside of school as well. Though the majority of our performances rely heavily on member availability, we will attempt to have performances at least once every month.

Pottery Club

Mission is to connect the pottery community and sell bowls to assist charities.

Recycle and Repurpose Club

Our mission as the Recycle and Repurpose club is to make use of second-hand/unwanted materials and appliances by redistributing them to the ones in need, as well as recycling them properly, thus achieving circular economics, and maintaining the sustainability of the community.

Rise Up 

We are a club focused on promoting discussions around intersectional feminism at TAS and the local community. We host monthly events ranging from seminars to workshops to clothes sales, as well as our flagship event, the annual leadership summit. 

Saplings of Music

Saplings of Music aims to share the joy of music to different communities as well as to educate and inspire the next generation with our passion for music.

Sarnelli House

The mission of the Sarnelli House Club at Taipei American School is to help aid Sarnelli House in Thailand through fundraisers and possible volunteering. By aiding people with disadvantaged backgrounds and social statuses, students will learn the impacts they can have on others' lives. Sarnelli House members learn to respect and have compassion for others.

Spanish Society

The Spanish Society promotes an understanding of, and enthusiasm for, the Spanish language and its many cultures by offering language and cultural activities for the TAS Upper School community. 

Special Sports Society

Special Sports Society aims to spread awareness about and support Paralympic sports in Taiwan, through fundraising for and volunteering in Paralympic Organizations in Taiwan. Because the special sports community in Taiwan has long been neglected and underrepresented, it lacks the funding and physical support from other governmental and humanitarian organizations. Through collaborating with special sports organizations in Taiwan, our club seeks to help fundraise and volunteer in the activites, in order to help support the special sports community in Taiwan.

TAS Cancer Society

TAS Cancer Society is a club dedicated to spreading awareness about cancer
throughout the TAS community. We promote the direct care given to cancer
patients through our hospital outings and fundraise to provide indirect
service to cancer research. 

TAS Chess Club

TAS Chess Club is devoted to creating a dynamic community of chess enthusiasts. We aim to foster a supportive environment where our members can improve upon their chess prowess, build meaningful connections, and encourage teamwork.

TAS Intramural Sports League

Club explanation: The TAS Intramural Sports League was founded by students who wanted a place to play organized sports during flex times with others who share the same interests. The TAS Intramural Sports League is a place for people to play sports during their free time in both a competitive, but also fun setting. The main focus of the club will be Wiffle Ball, Floor Hockey, and Flag Football, however, we are open to other possibilities. Our goal is to make sure that people can have fun playing the sports they love while also building a community of sport-loving people. However, this club is not only for people who already have experience. Anyone who wants to try regardless of experience level is welcome and is guaranteed to get playing time. We will aim to meet at least once a week and ensure that everyone gets a chance to play.

TAS Math Club

Math Team aims to explore numerous realms of math through weekly presentations led by officers. These topics range from advanced topics regarding infinity to intriguing math problems related to game theory. As an interest club, we hold and participate in competitions related to math, such as COMAP (Math-modeling competition), World Mathematics Championships, HMMT (Harvard-MIT Mathematics Competition), and Purple Comet. We also hold events such as 'Math Trails' that could help younger students find delight in mathematics by letting them discover mathematics hidden in nature. Our club believes mathematics can infuse joy in anyone and welcomes students regardless of their math skills to be a member.

TAS Speech and Debate

TAS Speech and Debate is the school's official speech and debate program. We are a member of the National Speech and Debate Association and frequently participate in in-person or online tournaments in the United States, as well as tournaments in Taiwan and around the region. TAS Speech and Debate offers an event for everyone including in speech, Impromptu, Extemp, Original Oratory, and Oral Interpretation, and in debate, Congress, Policy, World Schools, and Public Forum Debate. To achieve excellence, the program offers weekly trainings led by experienced student leaders alongside our coaching staff who have produced national champions across multiple events. At TAS Speech & Debate, we strive to build a tight-knit community while thriving for competitive success!

TAS TYPT (Physics Club)

The Physics Club (despite the name) is a club for anyone passionate about not only physics, but also math, design, computer science, or even debate. Each year we receive a list of hard physics problems involving diverse topics ranging from fluid dynamics, to kinematics, to light and optics. For each problem, we conduct research, design experiments, and collect data in order to find the best answer. Oftentimes, the process takes several months from start to finish -- including months of refining our answer until we reach a final form. At the end of the year we participate in a tournament in Taiwan (TYPT), where we argue the merits of our results and theoretical approaches against local teams . Each year, our excellent performance have yielded medals at the tournament.

TAS Yearbook Club

The Yearbook Club works alongside the Yearbook class to document the school year and compile photos and stories into the annually published yearbook. Members will learn the ropes of publishing. They can sign up to take photos for events like IASAS, Spirit Week, Food Fair etc. or learn to make feature spreads. The club will meet every other Wednesday to sign up for covering events and to make layouts. 

Teach and Reach

Teach and Reach is both a service and interest club that aims to expand the global and personal perspectives of local elementary school students through sharing a unique English-learning experience. Our outings incorporate team bonding and community service, allowing members to become student leaders in the classroom while having fun.

The Horizon Science Journal

The Horizon Science Research Journal is a magazine that publishes scientific research papers and articles written by students; its goal is to promote the exciting scientific research taking place at TAS and in the broader scientific community. The journal accepts student research from TAS' research classes and internships, articles about recent scientific advances, and features on any scientific topic of your choice. Students interested in science, research, journalism, or even art are welcome to join.

TheArchitects

TheArchitect's mission is to provide a resourceful environment with the right equipment such as Rhino, Lasercut, 3d print for students to work on their projects and hang out. We want to create opportunities for students majoring in architecture to create more projects to add to their portfolio. This club will have 2 different difficulty levels, with the basic level covering architecture in a more creative way while the advanced level will be working on projects similar to the projects created in the Honors Architecture course to fill in their portfolios. Our club will meet every months with 2 meetings to have workshops during flex and meet afterschool during open studios to work on our projects. For outings, we will only go out twice a semester. We will have one meeting during flex to cover what we will be doing with the location and time, and the outing date on a weekend/holiday. We will also work on donations/petitions to certain organizations to stop architecture being torn down. 

Thespian Honor Society

Our mission is to provide an inclusive environment where those that have an interest in live performance and supporting the larger community through workshops, events and school spirit can have a place to thrive! We hope to foster a community that shows up and shows out for one another, where we give back, build bridges and have fun showcasing our talents. 

Tiger Minds

Our aspiring goal for this club is to promote mental health advocacy, and wellness, as well as changing the many taboos surrounding mental health and wellness. As an integral part of the club, we are dedicated to trying to advocate for a better situation and break the taboo on mental health. Students should never have to hold back when talking about their mental well-being and should never be in an environment where talking about mental health can/will be ridiculed. Our club attempts to break the silence and encourage people to speak out and aspires to be there for them when students are in need of support. More importantly, we want to bridge the gap between the student body and the counseling/administrative body so that students can easily seek help. By regularly updating the counseling office on student conditions and hosting fun activities to ease academic and personal burdon, we want to provide a safer and heathier environment for students.

Tri-M Honor Society

Tri-M Honor Society is an internationally recognized organization that encourages the expression of students through music. This club fosters leadership through our service opportunities in the organization and assistance with concerts backstage. We also aim to create a well-rounded, passionate, and connected community with Tri-M-hosted concerts throughout the year which help bring out everyone’s musical talents, within and outside of the club. Our main musical interests are compiled of strings, band, piano, and vocals, all of which help foster an encouraging and passionate community of musicians. 

Triathlon

The Triathlon Club is made up of a group of students passionate about triathlon who want to share this amazing sport with the TAS community. Triathlon can be enjoyed as a recreational activity or as a competitive sport by people of all levels. The Triathlon Club participates in triathlon competitions, exercises together during the weekends, and holds fundraising events such as the Sports Drive to promote the exercising culture in our community. We hope that by enjoying this sport and exercising in a friendly and welcoming environment, students take time away from school and stress and focus on their wellbeing. Ultimately, we aim to create a fun exercise experience for all.

Ultimate Frisbee

The Ultimate Frisbee Club is an interest club that pursues two key goals. The first is to make Ultimate Frisbee a more widely played sport in the school. The 2nd (and the main goal) is to foster a non-competitive atmosphere where students can get physically active without the extreme time commitment of skill barrier that most other sports at TAS require. This promotes physical wellbeing for students who don't have the time to dedicate themselves to a season sport as the sessions are drop-in, meaning if a student cannot make a session that that is okay. The Ultimate Frisbee Club pursues these two goals by hosting a meeting every Friday FLEX period, usually on the lower field (the big one). If enough people show up, then we play a game and if not, then we just throw the frisbee around. Games are usually 7 on 7 though we adjust those rules depending on the number of students present at each meeting.

UNICEF

UNICEF is a globally recognized organization that works in over 190 countries that strives to protect the rights and well-being of every child.  UNICEF  promotesof adequate health, nutrition, education, child protection, water, sanitation and hygiene, aiming to create a safer and more nurturing environment for children worldwide. Our mission at UNICEF is to raise funds and awareness for UNICEF by allowing students to directly contribute to the NGO first-handedly. Whether it is through fundraising, or advocating for the wellbeing of children, our club provides numerous opportunities for students to make a meaningful impact of the world. We believe that as students, we have a powerful and unique role to play in contributing to the improvement of the livelihoods of the less fortunute children worldwide. By fostering better understanding and encouraging active participation, UNICEF aims to help foster a generation of people dedicated to advocating for children's rights.

United States Institute for Theater Technology (USITT)

The United States Institute for Theater Technology (USITT) aims to host and attend events geared to helping connect the technical theater students with each other and the department. To make live performing arts events succeed, the work of theatrical technicians—lighting, sound, projections, props, scenery, costumes, makeup, and more—is crucial. USITT will allow the Taipei American School community to gain a better understanding and appreciation of the theatrical technicians in the Upper School student body while providing a space for theater technicians to expand upon their technical skillsets. 

The club provides students with a variety of venues to showcase their technical theater skills, including small-scale collaboration events with other TAS student organizations. For students who are interested in participating in small events as technicians, our club will be an excellent opportunity to get involved. 

As teamwork and collaboration are critical to successful productions, the club hosts on- and off-campus activities to strengthen teamwork and foster a sense of community among our theater technicians. Club activities include, but are not limited to, recreational team-bonding activities to boost teamwork among the technicians; post-production tech parties to acknowledge, celebrate, and reflect on each other’s work; and outings to local theaters in Taipei to watch theater performances and participate in backstage tours to learn about behind-the-scenes work in professional theater productions.

Vivace

Vivace, meaning “lively,” reflects our core value: the joy of music. Regardless of skill level or instrument, we aim to bring together as many music lovers as possible to share in this passion and use it to uplift others. 
We organize charity concerts at hospitals and senior centers, creating meaningful musical experiences for those in need. Each concert fosters collaboration among international schools and organizations, amplifying our impact through shared effort. To ensure high-quality performances, our members dedicate time to rehearsing and preparing concert repertoire that is both engaging and appropriate for the audience. We also incorporate sustainable and creative service activities into each outing that showcase our members’ talents while increasing our social impact. For example, members contribute handmade “worry worm” crochet donations to comfort pediatric patients, while art-loving members create seasonal “caring cards” for elders in senior centers. We promote health and safety knowledge through original Taiwanese puppet show skits and support the well-being of seniors through healthy exercise sessions and interactive board games during our monthly Silver Joy Club events. Each hospital and senior center visit are carefully designed to leverage our members’ diverse skills, creativity, and leadership.

Water polo 

Our Water Polo Club is designed to be a place where students can dive into the sport, sharpen their skills, and enjoy friendly competition. We’re all about creating opportunities for players to grow, both in their technique and as team players. We’ll have regular scrimmages and games with other clubs, giving everyone a chance to put their practice into action and experience the excitement of real competition.
Safety and teamwork are at the core of what we do. All our practices and games will be supervised by experienced coaches and staff to make sure everyone is playing safely and learning the right way. We want to foster an environment where players feel supported and can focus on improving, whether they’re new to the sport or looking to take their game to the next level.

We’ll meet after schools for practice sessions and scrimmages, and we believe that these sessions will help everyone improve their skills, build endurance, and learn the importance of working together as a team. 

World Vision

World vision is a service club that aims to help children around the world through direct & indirect service: For direct, we teach English to underprivileged children, For indirect, we bake and host events to raise money, and donate to world vision hq, who redistribute around the world on projects like children sponsorship, water sanitation and education.

Young Investor Society

Young Investor Society is TAS's finance club dedicated to teaching investment fundamentals and stock pitching and cultivating student interest in the business world. The club introduces and helps prepares students for competitions hosted by Young Investor Society Organization, such as the Global Stock Pitch Competition or the Young Investor Society Shark Tank Contest. The Shark Tank Contest is a contest derived from a Venture Captial investing TV show, where various entrepreneurs pitch their businesses to the investors aka "sharks". This contest requires you to analyze the pitches as if you are a shark and justify which businesses you would invest in. This contest not only generates interest in VC investing but cultivates strong pitching and analyzing skills. Next year, the club hopes to work with Young Investor Society Clubs from other IASAS schools in hosting friendly investment competitions. The club will also work to share and update members on important business news through lessons and social media. The club potentially looks forward to teaching economics alongside business investment. 

New Clubs 2025-2026

Books Beyond Bars

Books Beyond Bars is a club that focuses on the power of education and literacy in transforming lives within the prison system. The purpose of this club is to raise awareness about prison education in Taiwan and actively support inmates through book donations and advocacy. Many people in prison lack access to reading materials, which limits their opportunities for personal growth and successful reintegration into society. This club aims to make a real impact by organizing book drives at TAS and fundraising for prison literacy programs. Through these efforts, we will provide inmates with educational resources, support second chances, and promote rehabilitation over punishment. We will also host discussions and awareness campaigns at school to help the TAS community better understand the challenges faced by incarcerated individuals. In the future, we hope to connect with prison educators and even visit facilities to learn more about how education plays a role in justice and reform.

Neuroscience Club

The Neuroscience Club explores how the brain works and why it matters in our everyday lives. The purpose of this club is to make neuroscience approachable and relevant even for those who have never studied it before. We aim to create a space for students who are interested in neuroscience to learn and engage with the subject in a fun and accessible way. We will host interactive activities, lessons, and discussions on topics like memory, brain anatomy, and more. We will also invite guest speakers such as neuroscience researchers, psychologists, and medical professionals to share their insights and career paths. We also hope to organize visits to local neuroscience labs. In addition, we will collaborate with other clubs to visit elderly homes, where we’ll play cognitive games with elders living with dementia and gain a deeper understanding of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s. 

BliffleBall League

Not everybody has the opportunity to compete with the TAS baseball team, or any baseball team for that matter. The BliffleBall league provides students with the opportunity to compete in baseball-related competitions in the form of BliffleBall games, a variation of Wiffleball. WIffleball is a baseball-like game that is played with very similar rules, the main difference being smaller fields and plastic balls/bats. We host weekly, recorded games with a structured league format. We will also establish fantasy-related baseball competitions that encourage people to learn about professional baseball if they are interested. By participating in these baseball-related events, students will be able to access and learn about baseball. Our club also aims to provide the local community with oppurtunities to play bliffleball too. We aim to donate baseball gear to those who lack it, whilst also going out to elderly homes, orphanages etc to give children oppurtunities to play and to allw for elders to relive their childhood. Ultimately, the Bliffleball League offers oppurtunities to people who do not have them.

Sports Card/Trading Card Club

Sports and business go hand in hand - without business, sports would not thrive. Sports cards began as a hobby where people collected and traded for their favorite players (it still is). However, since the pandemic, the sports card market has boomed. Sports cards used to be a piece of cardboard. Now it is still a piece of cardboard that could be valued up to millions of dollars. In the sports/trading card club, we will integrate what seemingly looks like two different worlds - cards and business. Our mission is to explore the ever-changing landscape of sports cards and collectibles through the lens of economics and business. Perhaps, someone could understand why Miguel Cabrera’s card will never be worth a penny. Every month, there will be an event where everyone is invited to talk about sports, share their collections, and make lasting memories. I hope to see you there…    As for the trading card side…I know there are many of you who are interested in pokemon, lorcana, magic, etc. I,personally, do not understand that world, and I look forward to meeting you and getting to know more about the hobby you love.

Scrapbooking Club

Scrapbooking Club is dedicated to fostering creativity, connection, and self-expression by transforming cherished memories and artistic ideas into beautifully crafted keepsakes while repurposing scraps. We aim to provide a welcoming space where members can share inspiration, learn new techniques, and create meaningful projects together.

Cheerleading Club

The TAS Cheerleading club has a mission to promote school spirit, teach people about the importance of teamwork, and inspire pride within our school community. Our club is committed to providing a positive and inclusive environment where all students of all skill levels can come together to help teach others or learn new things. through hard work and dedication, we strive to boost school events and engage our fellow students. Cheerleading helps build confidence, teach leadership and develop connections and friendships. This club is made to teach others about the world of cheerleading and promote our passion of cheerleading and hopefully inspire people to love the sport like we do.

Latin Club

The Latin/Classics Club aims to make an inviting and educational environment for those interested in ancient Greek and Roman culture whether they are in classics or not. We want to provide opportunities for people to explore different topics related to classics such as history, geography, mythology. We also encourage members to meet others with shared interests to strengthen the bonds within the classics community. Our club will create a sense of community within those involved by supporting each other in academics and bonding through fun events. We plan on bringing in aspects of Greek culture that will no longer be a part of the official curriculum and focusing on other subjects that may not be the focus of school classes. We will prioritize student interest through interest forms sent through email, and arrange lessons or discussions based on surveys and member ideas. We also plan on collaborating with the middle school Greek and Latin world language teachers to harbor greater interest in Classics for a sense of community forming bonds and creating interest

Traditional Tea Club

Tea Club explores the world of tea through hands-on experiences and cultural appreciation. We focus on East Asian tea practices, mainly focused on traditions in Taiwan. In our biweekly gatherings, members learn about brewing techniques, taste different teas, and the effort behind getting and growing the tea leaves necessary for this process.

CLAW - Cat Love Advocacy and Welfare

CLAW (Cat Love, Advocacy, and Welfare) aims to create a community for cat lovers and welfare advocates who are passionate about improving the lives of cats in Taiwan.  ₍^. .^₎⟆
Our goal is to support stray and rescue cats through donations from drives and fundraisers on campus to various shelters/organizations, as well as outings to volunteer at local cat shelters to socialize cats and help out. Other on campus activities will include informational sessions and interactive workshops about vital issues in cat health, behavior and responsible ownership. 
Whether you’re interested in volunteering, or simply learning more about cats and cat care, CLAW offers a meaningful way to get involved and make a difference for cats! /ᐠ - ˕ -マ

The Science of Food

Our club focuses on both the joy of cooking and investigating the science behind our every-day dishes. Cooking isn't just cooking; it's about combining physics, chemistry, and a bit of biology into gastronomy - an idea that is commonly overlooked. We provide a needed community for our school through nurturing interests and encouraging people to explore as they apply in-class science to real-world scenarios.

With limited - yet sufficient - resources, our club opens opportunities for members to perform simple gastronomy experiments. Our experiments guarantee our members to bond with fellow food and science-lovers via a shared interest during our FLEX meetings discussing the science, our after school cooking sessions, and even our food sales to raise profit for funding our cooking sessions.

Our club also ensures all members feel a sense of belonging within our community. Those who may not be able to come to one of our cooking sessions because of limited resources will be able to come to another cooking session they will enjoy. Moreover, to keep people interested, we will be switching topics every month and will open suggestions on potential topics. We will encourage members to stay involved by setting up ingredient donation opportunities, having people help out with writing the recipes, and also having people volunteer with assisting our food sales.

Korean Culture Club

The Korean culture has recently experienced a surge in popularity, reflecting the global fascination, often referred to as  the "Korean Wave," or "Hallyu." This phenomenon encompasses the widespread appeal of K-pop, Korean dramas, cuisine, and fashion, captivating audiences worldwide. This growing interest has led to a significant increase in individuals seeking to learn the Korean culture.

The Korean Culture Club, inspired by this growing popularity of Korean music, fashion, dramas, and food, aims to create a fun and inclusive space where students can learn, explore, and connect through shared cultural experiences. The mission of the Korean Culture Club is to promote cultural appreciation, foster cross-cultural understanding, and build a welcoming community through fun and meaningful engagement with Korean traditions and modern culture. Through language learning, games, music, and more, we hope to spark curiosity and create lasting friendships among TAS students who share a passion for Korea. Our club offers a wide range of activities, including beginner-friendly Korean language lessons, interactive games related to Korean culture and history (with prizes!), and exciting karaoke sessions with K-pop hits and classic Korean songs. Whether you're already a fan of Korea or just curious to learn more, there's something here for everyone.