LUYA International High School
| LUYA International High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
No. 448, Sec. Jia'an, Zhongzheng Rd., Longtan Dist., Taoyuan City 325006 Taoyuan City Taiwan (R.O.C.) | |
| Information | |
| Type | IB Candidate School |
| Established | 2024 |
| Grades | 7–12 |
| Language | English (Immersion) |
| Affiliation | Kiwi Group |
| Website | https://www.lysh.tyc.edu.tw/ |
LUYA International High School is an IB Candidate School located in Taoyuan City, Taiwan. Founded in 2024 and affiliated with the Kiwi Group, the school is committed to holistic development and inquiry-based learning. Its curriculum aligns with Taiwan's national standards as well as international frameworks, delivered through a fully immersive English-language approach.
LUYA hosts a diverse and inclusive school community, welcoming students and teachers from various countries and cultural backgrounds. The school offers world-class boarding services for students from Grade 7 to Grade 12. Upon completing Grade 9, students can either continue their education at LUYA or transfer to high schools abroad. Graduates who complete Grade 12 at LUYA are eligible to apply to top-tier universities worldwide.
LUYA places the well-being of students and teachers at the center of its mission, fostering a joyful, safe, and collaborative learning environment.
History
LUYA International High School was founded in 2024 as part of Taiwan's education policy towards fostering the diversified development of education and enhancing its quality, responding to the demand for student-centered, globally oriented secondary education.
Campus
LUYA International High School is located at:
No. 448, Sec. Jia'an, Zhongzheng Rd., Longtan Dist., Taoyuan City 325006, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
The school campus includes modern classrooms, learning facilities, and newly constructed boarding residences. Boarding life plays an essential role in student development, providing an environment where students can cultivate independence, broaden social networks, and enjoy a structured and supportive lifestyle.
Academics
LUYA's educational philosophy is grounded in inquiry-based and concept-driven instruction. The school emphasizes empathy, independence, and leadership development in a globally connected context. Key teaching principles include:
- Inquiry-based teaching and learning
- Focus on conceptual understanding
- Curriculum grounded in both local and global contexts
- Emphasis on effective teamwork and collaboration
- Differentiated instruction to support diverse learners
- Dynamic cycles of inquiry, action, and reflection
- English as a medium for academic and interpersonal communication
- Multicultural understanding as a foundation for global citizenship
Internationalization
LUYA International High School implements internationalization through its curriculum design and institutional affiliations. The school has been designated as an International Baccalaureate (IB) Candidate School, working toward offering both the IB Middle Years Programme (IBMYP) and the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP).
The school's educational approach integrates international literacy-oriented courses aimed at developing students' English language proficiency and global competencies. LUYA has established partnerships with other IB schools worldwide, facilitating teacher and student exchange programs to enhance educational quality and provide cross-cultural experiences.
The establishment of LUYA aligns with the educational needs of the "Taoyuan-Hsinchu-Miaoli Greater Silicon Valley",[1][2] intending to serve families of professionals working in the Longtan Science Park and surrounding technology sectors. The school hosts academic events featuring international speakers, including a May 2024 lecture by Nobel Prize winner Louis J. Ignarro, as part of its effort to expose students to global perspectives in scientific inquiry.
Affiliation
LUYA International High School is operated under the Kiwi Group (奇異鳥集團), a Taiwan-based organization that manages innovative educational institutions. The group supports LUYA through institutional leadership, academic strategy, and global educational partnerships.
Notable alumni
As a recently established school, LUYA International High School has not yet graduated its first cohort. This section will be updated as the alumni network grows.
References
External links
- Official Website
- About Us – LUYA International High School
- Teaching Features – LUYA International High School
- Introduction to IB – LUYA Official Website
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