Alternatives to International Schools for Special Needs Children in Taiwan
If your special needs child can't get into — or you can't afford — international schools in Taiwan, here are the realistic alternatives and how to make them work.
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Best IEP Resource for Short-Term Expat Families in Taiwan (2-3 Year Assignments)
On a 2-3 year assignment in Taiwan with a special needs child? Here's how to get an IEP set up quickly, what the timeline looks like, and the one resource that saves months.
Best Special Education Resource for Expats Who Don't Speak Mandarin in Taiwan
If you don't speak Mandarin and your child needs special education services in Taiwan, here's what actually works — ranked by cost, access, and the language barrier.
How to Navigate a Taiwan IEP Meeting Without Speaking Mandarin
Step-by-step guide for non-Mandarin-speaking parents attending IEP and IEPC meetings in Taiwan — preparation, terminology, cultural strategy, and follow-up.
Taiwan Special Education Guide vs. Bilingual Psychologist: Which Do You Actually Need?
Compare a Taiwan special education guide against hiring a bilingual psychologist in Taipei. Cost, coverage, and when you need each — or both.
Special Education in Taiwan for Expats: What You Actually Need to Know
A practical guide to special education in Taiwan for English-speaking expat families: what to expect, what your legal rights are, and how to navigate the system.
How to Get an IEP in Taiwan: The Step-by-Step Process
How to get an IEP in Taiwan: from first concerns to IEPC evaluation, IEP development, and meeting preparation — explained for English-speaking families.
Taiwan Special Education Resource Centers and Support Organizations for Expats
A guide to Taiwan's special education resource centers by city, plus the NGOs and English-language support organizations expat families rely on most.
When Taiwan Schools Don't Follow the IEP: Disputes, Denied Services, and Advocacy
What to do when a Taiwan school is not following your child's IEP, services are denied, and how to request evaluations and escalate disputes as an expat parent.
Parent Rights in Taiwan Special Education: How to Advocate Without Burning Bridges
Your legal rights as a parent in Taiwan's special education system, plus culturally intelligent advocacy strategies that work in Taiwan's school environment.
Relocating to Taiwan with a Foreign IEP: What Happens When You Arrive
What to do when you arrive in Taiwan with a foreign IEP — how document authentication works, what the IEPC process looks like, and how to use bilingual IEP templates.
International Schools in Taiwan for Special Needs: TAS, TES, and What to Expect
What Taipei American School, Taipei European School, and other Taiwan international schools actually offer for students with special needs, learning disabilities, and SEN support needs.
Expat Child with Special Needs in Taiwan: What Families Actually Need to Know
English-speaking expat and international families navigating Taiwan's special education system for a child with special needs — practical guide to public schools, IEPs, and your rights.
Taiwan Special Needs School Placement: Public School Options Explained
An overview of placement options in Taiwan for students with special needs: resource rooms, self-contained classes, special schools, and how placements are decided.
How Taiwan's Special Education System Actually Works
An overview of Taiwan's special education system: who qualifies, how many students are served, placement options, and what expat families need to know.
Taiwan's IEPC: How the Special Education Evaluation Process Works
How Taiwan's IEPC (鑑輔會) evaluates students for special education, what assessments are used, and what parents need to know about the identification process.
Taiwan Special Education Complaints and Appeals: What Parents Can Actually Do
How to file a special education complaint in Taiwan, appeal an IEP or placement decision, escalate to the Control Yuan, and use dispute resolution without burning your school relationship.
Taiwan Special Education Act: What the 2023 Amendments Mean for Parents
A plain-English breakdown of Taiwan's Special Education Act, its 13 disability categories, and the parent rights added in the 2023 amendments.
Taiwan's Special Education Act: 13 Disability Categories, Statistics, Funding, and How It Compares to US IDEA
An overview of Taiwan's Special Education Act, its 13 disability categories, 6 gifted categories, funding structure, key statistics, and how the system compares to the US IDEA framework.
Taiwan Disability Rights in Education: CRPD, Compulsory Education, and What FAPE Means Here
How Taiwan's CRPD commitments, compulsory education laws, and Special Education Act create disability rights in schools — and how they differ from FAPE under US IDEA.
Taiwan IEP Transition Planning: ITP Requirements and GSAT Exam Accommodations
How Taiwan's Individualized Transition Plan (ITP) works within the IEP, and how to secure GSAT and university entrance exam accommodations for students with disabilities.
Getting an Autism or ADHD Diagnosis for Your Child in Taiwan
How autism and ADHD are diagnosed in Taiwan, how diagnoses connect to school services, and what expat families should expect from the identification process.
Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Related Services in Taiwan Schools
How Taiwan's public schools provide speech therapy, occupational therapy, itinerant teachers, and shadow aides for children with special needs — and how to access these services.
School Accommodations for Disability in Taiwan: What Families Can Request
Taiwan school disability accommodations explained — what reasonable adjustments and curriculum modifications are available, how to request them, and how the IEP authorizes support.
Finding English-Speaking Psychologists and Educational Evaluators in Taipei
Where to find English-speaking psychologists and psychoeducational evaluators in Taipei and Taiwan for expat families navigating special education assessments.
ADHD, Dyslexia, and Learning Disabilities in Taiwan Schools: A Parent's Guide
How Taiwan's special education system supports children with ADHD, dyslexia, and learning disabilities — accommodations, evaluation, IEP process, and practical steps for families.
Taiwan Inclusive Education: Placement Options and How Mainstreaming Works
Taiwan's inclusive education model explained — how 94% of students with disabilities are mainstreamed, what the four placement options are, and how the IEPC determines placement.
Taiwan Gifted Education: How to Access Programs for Gifted and 2e Children
How Taiwan's gifted education system works, why it sits inside special education law, and what expat families with gifted or twice-exceptional children need to know.
Taiwan Early Intervention Services for Developmental Delay Under Age 6
How Taiwan's early intervention system works for preschool children with developmental delay, including how services connect to the school system for expat families.
Special Education in Taipei, Hsinchu, Taichung, and Kaohsiung: City-by-City Guide
What special education resources and placement options look like in Taiwan's major cities — Taipei, Hsinchu, Taichung, and Kaohsiung — for expat and international families.
Mandarin IEP Terms: English to Chinese Special Education Glossary for Taiwan
Essential Mandarin and Traditional Chinese special education terms for English-speaking parents in Taiwan — IEP terminology, key forms, and bilingual glossary for school meetings.
Autism School Support in Taiwan: What Parents Need to Know
How Taiwan's public schools support children with autism — placement options, IEP process, shadow aides, and what to expect in mainstream vs. specialist settings.