{"id":6395,"date":"2025-04-15T03:46:52","date_gmt":"2025-04-15T03:46:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lysh.tyc.edu.tw\/?page_id=6395"},"modified":"2025-04-22T12:56:31","modified_gmt":"2025-04-22T04:56:31","slug":"curriculum","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.lysh.tyc.edu.tw\/en\/curriculum\/","title":{"rendered":"Curriculum"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"6395\" class=\"elementor elementor-6395\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa4e66d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"aa4e66d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-127d7e5 e-con-full elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"127d7e5\" data-element_type=\"container\" 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Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-9690\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-9690\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Q: My child&#039;s English is not very strong. How do you help students improve their English for IB? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-9690\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6426ef6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6426ef6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c94e6c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5c94e6c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Language support will be available to students. There will also be additional English lessons to help enhance students&#039; English skills. In Grade 10, students will learn research skills, which also helps prepare students for IB subjects.<\/p><ol><li>Assess Current Level &amp; Set Goals<\/li><\/ol><p>Identify whether they are taking English A (native level) or English B (second language) in IB. Evaluate strengths and weaknesses in reading comprehension, essay writing, grammar, and vocabulary. Set a personalized improvement plan based on their needs.<\/p><ol start=\"2\"><li>Strengthen Reading Skills<\/li><\/ol><p>Daily Reading Practice: Use IB-recommended novels, news articles, and academic texts.<\/p><p>Active Reading Strategies: Teach annotation, summarization, and analysis techniques.<\/p><p>Discussion Groups: Encourage participation in book discussions or debate clubs.<\/p><ol start=\"3\"><li>Improve Writing &amp; Grammar<\/li><\/ol><p>Structured Writing Practice: Guide them through IB-style essays (analytical, comparative, and persuasive).<\/p><p>Grammar &amp; Sentence Structure Drills: Provide exercises on complex sentence formation and coherence.<\/p><p>Teacher Feedback: Regular writing assignments with corrections and suggestions.<\/p><ol start=\"4\"><li>Develop Listening &amp; Speaking Skills<\/li><\/ol><p>English Conversations: Engage in discussions on IB topics to build confidence.<\/p><p>Podcast &amp; Audiobook Listening: Exposure to natural English speech patterns.<\/p><p>IB Oral Exam Practice: Prepare for presentations and interactive discussions.<\/p><ol start=\"5\"><li>Focus on IB Exam Strategies<\/li><\/ol><p>Teach time management for IB papers and essay structuring.<\/p><p>Provide past paper practice to familiarize them with IB question styles.<\/p><p>Offer one-on-one support to clarify doubts and build confidence.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-9691\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-9691\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Q: What level of English is required to do well in the IB program? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-9691\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8786ed7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8786ed7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-179aa39 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"179aa39\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A score of no less than A in the Comprehensive Assessment Program for Junior High School Students no lower than A is required. The majority of the subjects will be taught in English only and will require a lot of interaction and discussion between peers and teachers, as well as self-led research and essay writing.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-9692\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-9692\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Q: How many subjects will I need to study and are they optional?  <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-9692\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c0e194a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c0e194a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8df794b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8df794b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In the DP, the curriculum consists of six subject groups and the three elements of the DP core: theory of knowledge (ToK), extended essay, and creativity, activity, service (CAS). Subject selection has to follow the rules: the 3 core elements are required and 3 HL+3 SL subjects are required. Regarding taking which subject is optional. Subject selection helps students achieve their goals and career aspirations.<\/p><p>6 subjects across different disciplines + EE + TOK + CAS. The Arts are not compulsory, and students can choose a secondary subject from one of the other 5 disciplines if they wish (2 subjects @ HL and 4 @ SL.)<\/p><p>Example:<\/p><p>Students want to major the medic in universities, they can take \u2013<\/p><p>Studies in language and literature-Chinese A: language and literature SL<\/p><p>Language acquisition-English B HL<\/p><p>Individuals and societies-History SL<\/p><p>Sciences-Chemistry HL<\/p><p>Sciences - Biology HL<\/p><p>Mathematics Mathematics: analysis and approaches SL<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-9693\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-9693\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Q: What subjects do I study at year 10 if IBDP is at year 11 and 12?  <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-9693\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef01a14 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ef01a14\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ecb8531 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ecb8531\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Year 10 is the year for prepare for DP learning called PRE-IB.<\/p><p>There are subjects including Taiwan National Curriculum and Pre-IB subjects.<\/p><p>Considering that there are few IB MYP students in Taiwan now, and the preparation or the start point of students need to be taken into account when connecting to IBDP, LUYA implements the 12-year National Education Syllabus subjects and inquiry methods course in the first year of high school, so that students can complete their content knowledge in the field of nature and society on the one hand, and on the other hand, enable students to acquire the methods of knowledge inquiry, so as to prepare for the IBDP inquiry-based course from year 11. Both the medium of instruction and content knowledge have been evenly distributed across grades and semesters.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-9694\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-9694\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Q: What are the assessments like? How will I be graded?  <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-9694\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2baac65 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2baac65\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01f27f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"01f27f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>IA 20-40% EA 60-80% subject-dependent. IA audited by IB. School grades and tracking performance throughout both years. Final IB grade will be at the end of the IB course (sat in May, results early July). School grades will closely reflect IB grading.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-9695\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"6\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-9695\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Q: Will my child struggle to adjust from the local junior high school system to IB? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-9695\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c505a3d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c505a3d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff8d4a7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ff8d4a7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>It depends on a few factors, including your child&#039;s learning style, adaptability, and the specific differences between the local junior high curriculum and the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. Here are some key things to consider:\u00a0<\/p><ol><li><strong> Possible Challenges: <\/strong><\/li><li>Academic Rigor-IB is known for being more challenging, with a strong emphasis on critical thinking, inquiry-based learning, and interdisciplinary connections. If your child is used to rote learning, they may need time to adjust.<\/li><li>Assessment Style-IB places a lot of emphasis on essays, research, and internal assessments rather than just tests. This could be an adjustment if your child is more familiar with traditional testing methods.<\/li><\/ol><p>3.Global Perspective-IB has an international focus, so if your child is used to a more localized curriculum, they might need time to adapt to the broader perspectives and global themes in subjects.<\/p><ol><li><strong> Possible Strengths: <\/strong><\/li><li>Strong Foundations-If your child has a solid academic background, especially in reading, writing, and critical thinking, they might transition more smoothly.<\/li><li>Curiosity &amp; Open-Mindedness-IB encourages inquiry-based learning, so if your child enjoys asking questions and exploring different perspectives, they might thrive.<\/li><li>Support Systems- LUYA will follow the guide of IBO and will offer strong student support systems, including teacher mentorship, tutoring, and study skills workshops, international exchange program and co-teaching with overseas IB world schools to help new students adjust.<\/li><\/ol><p><strong>III. How to Support the Transition<\/strong>:<\/p><p>1.Familiarize Them with IB Methods-Encourage reading, research-based learning, and discussion at home.<\/p><p>2.Help with Time Management-Teach them how to plan ahead and balance homework, projects, and extracurriculars.<\/p><p>3.Encourage a Growth Mindset-Remind them that it&#039;s okay to find things challenging at first; they will improve with time.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-9696\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"7\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-9696\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Q: How is IB different from AP, SAT, A-Level and IFY?  <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-9696\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ee6d22 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2ee6d22\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c4d3002 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c4d3002\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<table width=\"712\"><tbody><tr><td width=\"75\"><p>Feature<\/p><\/td><td width=\"161\"><p>IB (International Baccalaureate)<\/p><\/td><td width=\"104\"><p>AP (Advanced Placement)<\/p><\/td><td width=\"113\"><p>A-Level (Advanced Level)<\/p><\/td><td width=\"113\"><p>SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test)<\/p><\/td><td width=\"145\"><p>IFY (International Foundation Year)<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"75\"><p>Program<\/p><\/td><td width=\"161\"><p>Full high school diploma<\/p><\/td><td width=\"104\"><p>Individual subject-based exams<\/p><\/td><td width=\"113\"><p>Subject-focused qualification<\/p><\/td><td width=\"113\"><p>Standardized test for US college admissions<\/p><\/td><td width=\"145\"><p>University preparation program<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"75\"><p>Duration<\/p><\/td><td width=\"161\"><p>2 years (IBDP)<\/p><\/td><td width=\"104\"><p>1 year per course (self-paced)<\/p><\/td><td width=\"113\"><p>2 years (AS + A2 levels)<\/p><\/td><td width=\"113\"><p>3-4 hours (one test)<\/p><\/td><td width=\"145\"><p>1 year<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"75\"><p>Flexibility<\/p><\/td><td width=\"161\"><p>Rigid structure with mandatory subjects<\/p><\/td><td width=\"104\"><p>Very flexible (pick any subject)<\/p><\/td><td width=\"113\"><p>Moderate flexibility (choose 3-4 subjects)<\/p><\/td><td width=\"113\"><p>One-time test<\/p><\/td><td width=\"145\"><p>Focused on preparation for specific universities<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"75\"><p>Depth vs. Breadth<\/p><\/td><td width=\"161\"><p>Balanced (broad curriculum + deep learning)<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/td><td width=\"104\"><p>More depth in specific subjects<\/p><\/td><td width=\"113\"><p>Very deep in chosen subjects, but limited breadth<\/p><\/td><td width=\"113\"><p>General skills in reading, writing, and math<\/p><\/td><td width=\"145\"><p>Varies by program (typically focused on chosen major)<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"75\"><p>Best For<\/p><\/td><td width=\"161\"><p>Students seeking a globally recognized, holistic education<\/p><\/td><td width=\"104\"><p>Students who want to strengthen specific subjects for US universities<\/p><\/td><td width=\"113\"><p>Students who prefer specialization and depth in a few subjects<\/p><\/td><td width=\"113\"><p>Students applying to US colleges<\/p><\/td><td width=\"145\"><p>International students who don&#039;t meet direct university entry requirements<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"75\"><p>Subjects<\/p><\/td><td width=\"161\"><p>6 subjects across different fields + core components (TOK, EE, CAS)<\/p><\/td><td width=\"104\"><p>38 subjects (students choose any)<\/p><\/td><td width=\"113\"><p>Typically 3-4 specialized subjects<\/p><\/td><td width=\"113\"><p>Math, Reading &amp; Writing (Essay optional)<\/p><\/td><td width=\"145\"><p>Subjects vary based on intended university major<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"75\"><p>University Recognition<\/p><\/td><td width=\"161\"><p>Highly recognized worldwide (US, UK, EU, Canada, etc.)<\/p><\/td><td width=\"104\"><p>Recognized mainly in the US and some international universities<\/p><\/td><td width=\"113\"><p>Strong in the UK, Australia, and some international universities<\/p><\/td><td width=\"113\"><p>Primarily for US colleges<\/p><\/td><td width=\"145\"><p>Recognized mainly by partner universities offering foundation programs<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-9697\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"8\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-9697\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Q: Why should I study IB at your school? This is also offered at another school in the area.  <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-9697\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6df15b0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6df15b0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6885038 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6885038\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>All English environment (no Chinese translators in the classroom). Not a dual-curriculum. Highly qualified teachers and Senior Leadership Team. International connections. A school capable of seeing students&#039; educational career from elementary through to getting students to good universities worldwide. Good reputation. Care about our students&#039; learning and helping them achieve their goals, holistically. Encourage them to go on our LUYA Academy website to watch videos to get a sense of who we are and what we&#039;ve done in a short 3 years.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-9698\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"9\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-9698\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Q: What is the difference between the IB program and the local Taiwanese high school curriculum? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-9698\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b754c16 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b754c16\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aba1aae elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"aba1aae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The IB (International Baccalaureate) program focuses on <strong>critical thinking, independent research, and global perspectives<\/strong>, whereas the Taiwanese high school system is more exam-driven with a strong emphasis on rote memorization. The IB encourages students to develop analytical skills, creativity, and a well-rounded knowledge base through coursework, projects, and assessments rather than relying solely on final exams.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-9699\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"10\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-9699\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Q: How much coursework and independent study is expected in the IB program? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-9699\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-82423b3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"82423b3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16701a7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"16701a7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The IB program requires <strong>consistent effort throughout the two years<\/strong>. Students are assessed through essays, research projects, oral presentations, and exams. Unlike the Taiwanese system, where grades are often based on final exams, IB students need to manage their time well for long-term projects such as the <strong>Extended Essay (EE)<\/strong> and the <strong>Internal Assessments (IA)<\/strong> for each subject.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-96910\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"11\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-96910\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Q: How does the IB diploma compare to Taiwan&#039;s local high school diploma for university applications? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-96910\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d823e3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8d823e3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a8a01c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7a8a01c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The IB Diploma and Taiwan&#039;s local high school diploma differ significantly in terms of international recognition, curriculum structure, and impact on university applications.<\/p><ol><li><strong> International Recognition<\/strong><\/li><\/ol><p><strong>IB Diploma:<\/strong> Recognized globally, especially by universities in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and Europe. It carries strong academic rigor and is often considered equivalent to A-Levels or AP courses.<\/p><p><strong>Taiwan Local Diploma: <\/strong>Primarily recognized by Taiwanese universities. Some foreign universities may accept it, but students often need to take standardized tests like SAT, ACT, or IELTS\/TOEFL for international applications. And also will need to take Foundation Year for the entry to universities in UK or European countries.<\/p><ol start=\"2\"><li><strong> Curriculum &amp; Academic Rigor<\/strong><\/li><\/ol><p><strong>IB Diploma: <\/strong>Includes six subject groups, TOK, EE, and CAS. It focuses on critical thinking, research, and interdisciplinary learning.<\/p><p>T<strong>aiwan Local Diploma<\/strong>: More exam-based, with a focus on rote memorization and subject proficiency. Students take core subjects (Chinese, Math, English, Sciences, and Social Studies), but without the broad interdisciplinary approach of IB.<\/p><ol start=\"3\"><li><strong> University Applications<\/strong><\/li><\/ol><p><strong>\u2013 Applying to Taiwanese Universities<\/strong>:<\/p><p>\u2013 IB diploma holders can apply to Taiwanese universities through GSAT or AST like local students or they can apply universities through an additional Entrance Channel, Special Talent Selection which will interview students&#039; portfolio not the scores of GSAT..<\/p><p>\u2013 Local high school diploma students apply through GSAT (General Scholastic Ability Test, academic test) or AST (Advanced Subjects Test, sub-subject test), which are essential for local admissions.<\/p><p><strong>\u2013 Applying to International Universities:<\/strong><\/p><p>\u2013 IB diploma students have a strong advantage for top universities worldwide due to its rigorous academic structure.<\/p><p>\u2013 Taiwanese diploma holders may need to take extra standardized tests (SAT, AP, A-Level, etc.) to compete internationally.<\/p><ol start=\"4\"><li><strong> Flexibility &amp; Career Path<\/strong><\/li><\/ol><p><strong>\u2013 IB Diploma<\/strong>: Better for students who want to study abroad, as it&#039;s widely recognized and often grants college credit.<\/p><p><strong>\u2013 Taiwan Local Diploma<\/strong>: More suited for students who plan to stay in Taiwan, as it aligns with the local education system<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-96911\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"12\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-96911\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Q: Will my child be eligible to apply to Taiwanese universities after completing IB? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-96911\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-200723a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"200723a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74a6ac5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"74a6ac5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes, some Taiwanese universities accept IB diploma holders, but admission requirements vary by school. Some students may need to take additional entrance exams or submit a specific <strong>IB subject combination<\/strong> to meet local university requirements.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-96912\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"13\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-96912\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Q: What extracurricular activities does your school offer? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-96912\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e57a9b6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e57a9b6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12b7cb0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"12b7cb0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\u00a0IB schools encourage students to participate in <strong>Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS)<\/strong>, which is a core part of the IB Diploma Program. This can include clubs, sports, volunteer work, music, arts, leadership programs, and student government. These activities help students develop a well-rounded profile for university applications.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-96913\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"14\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-96913\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Q. What should we not mention? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-96913\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7601b90 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7601b90\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9df301f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9df301f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Boarding, fees, transportation,<\/p><p><br \/><br \/><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-96914\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"15\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-96914\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Q. How are students prepared for year 12 academic test? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-96914\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18b2f5e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"18b2f5e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61837dc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"61837dc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The GSAT includes five subject areas: Chinese, Math, English, Social Studies (History, Geography, Civics), and Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Earth Science). For each subject area, the scaled score ranges from 0 to 15, with a total maximum score of 75.<\/p><p>University departments are based on GSAT results and are limited to four subject areas, so candidates can choose the examination subjects according to their needs.<\/p><p>The Scope of the GSAT:<\/p><p>10th and 11th grade required Chinese courses<\/p><p>10th and 11th grade required English courses<\/p><p>10th and 11th grade required courses<\/p><p>10th and 11th grade required History, Geography, and Civics courses<\/p><p>10th and 11th grade required Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Earth Science<\/p><p>The teaching and learning arrangement in LUYA:<\/p><p>Year 10 teaches the Taiwan curriculum 10th grade&#039;s subjects.<\/p><p>Year 11 teach IBDP which will also cover Taiwan curriculum 11th grade&#039;s subjects.<\/p><p>LUYA will assign experienced counselors to each student to help them find their path to university. Based on their decision to stay in Taiwan for university, we will guide them in choosing suitable IBDP subjects. Additionally, we will prepare them for the GSAT by offering subject-specific classes during the daytime or after school.<\/p><p>Refining the GSAT prep curriculum-Creating a structured subject-based syllabus, setting milestones, and selecting key materials.<\/p><p>Integrating GSAT into the IBDP schedule-Finding overlap between IBDP subjects and GSAT content, time management strategies, and balancing workloads effectively.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>LESSON PLAN More IB Q&#038;A Q: My child\u2019s English is n&hellip;<\/p>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-6395","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lysh.tyc.edu.tw\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6395","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lysh.tyc.edu.tw\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lysh.tyc.edu.tw\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lysh.tyc.edu.tw\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lysh.tyc.edu.tw\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6395"}],"version-history":[{"count":46,"href":"https:\/\/www.lysh.tyc.edu.tw\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6395\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":28330,"href":"https:\/\/www.lysh.tyc.edu.tw\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6395\/revisions\/28330"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lysh.tyc.edu.tw\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6395"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}