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Chinese language for 220 minutes per week beginning in grade 1. ELL (English language learning) is provided for students in grades 1-10 who require additional support in
English language and is taught by a qualified specialist. Library classes are scheduled either weekly or on a flexible schedule with the Librarian. In the 2018-19 school year, KAS added an Inclusion Coordinator whose office assists students with the tools they need to excel at grade level, and this department was expanded in the 2020-21 school year.
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English Language Learner (ELL) support is available for students at the middle school level. Students have the opportunity to experience a balanced curriculum that includes physical education, world language instruction, humanities, arts, science, and mathematics. The middle school also encourages a variety of student-led and teacher-led clubs and extra-curricular activities.
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Facilities include a 400-seat auditorium, lecture hall, and a 3-story central hub which houses a library, exhibition hall, and a media center. The Dr. Thomas
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beginning in August 2010. The decision to offer the IB Diploma was to reflect the school's belief that the program offers the best opportunities for the students’ learning and for their university preparation. Students may choose to pursue the
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Kaohsiung American School's high school division runs from grade nine to grade twelve. Additional English Language Learner (ELL) support is available for students at the high school level. Upon reaching eleventh grade, students are given a choice to participate in the IB Diploma Programme (DP).
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