#Institute System

Q: How do I register and how do I check the admission status?

Admissions information will be posted and updated regularly on the institute’s website. We also host orientations for parents at the beginning of each year where we introduce our vision, mission and philosophy.
Our admission process:

• Register for application on our official website or call (02)2894-8098

• Attend parent orientation

• Family interview

• Student experience day or trial reading day

• Acceptance letter

• Submit tuition payment

• Institute submit student information to the Ministry of Education for approval

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Q: What is Guandu Hua Wen students’ Student Status?

According to Article 15 of the Implementation Regulations of Non-School Type Experimental Education: The Student Status of students who participate in institutional experimental education shall be placed in a school designated by the Municipal Authority that accepts the application for experimental education, which is Taipei Municipal Guandu Elementary School for our students.

 

Q: How long are the institute holidays? Will the institute arrange activities during the holidays?

The institute has four long holidays per year: one week of Spring and Autumn Break, six weeks of Summer Break and three weeks of Winter Break. During these periods, the school offers camps and international education trips for children to take part in.

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#Curriculum and Teaching

Q: Are the subject curriculums based on the curriculums of the Ministry of Education?

Our curriculums cover more than the scope of the Ministry of Education’s syllabi for the year 2019. Incorporating modern educational approaches such as STEAM while strengthening character development, the depth and breadth of the content of the students’ learning will exceed the curriculum of the Ministry of Education through the modularization of students’ learning process and the improvement of learning tools and methods.

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Q: Does Guandu Hua Wen Institute provide continuity between primary and secondary education?

The institute will continue to apply for the development of junior and senior high school experimental education. In the near future, graduates from Guandu Hua Wen Institute will be able to enroll directly in our junior and senior high school. With our enriched curriculum, our students will have a significant advantage in applying for schools whether abroad or at home.

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Q: How is Guandu Hua Wen Institute preparing its students for higher education?

Guandu Hua Wen Institute places students at the center of learning, fostering both character and knowledge. In addition to cultivating strong attitudes and proactive actions, we integrate The Leader in Me—the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People—to help students develop self-management and leadership skills for the future. We envision every student “knowing themselves and influencing others,” building a learning culture that is warm, purposeful, confident, and action-oriented. Through the daily practice of character building and habit formation, students gain the ability of learning how to learn, continuously exploring and advancing knowledge across disciplines, and demonstrating strong competitiveness in higher education.

• Domestic: Our solid teaching, effective learning methods, and rich learning content accelerate students’ learning process and help prepare our students for studying at the next level. Our arts, sports and community service programs can also give our students an advantage when applying for schools.

• Abroad: To strengthen English proficiency, students receive eight English lessons per week taught by foreign teachers, supported by a bilingual homeroom system. The presence of foreign homeroom teachers ensures daily immersion in English and unrestricted practice in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. In the afternoons, subjects such as physical education and the arts gradually increase English instruction based on student readiness.Hua Wen encourages students to take Cambridge English exams, beginning with YLE Flyers in elementary school, FCE in junior high. For our high school students planning to apply for universities abroad, we have an International Program to help our students pursue their studies overseas.

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Q: Will our students have homework assignments?

Pre-class lesson preview and after-class review are essential components of our curriculum design. Moderate amount of homework assignments allows us to evaluate and assess students’ progress. Our teachers assign homework that engages a student’s writing and thinking skills. A wide range of diverse assignments makes learning interesting and fulfilling.

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Q: Will there be examinations and class ranking?

The institute does not use grades as the sole criterion for evaluating children. Multiple Assessment Method is used to evaluate our students’ learning outcomes. Summative assessments are conducted twice a semester, with methods such as written and oral exams, reports, presentation, and exhibition; and students are allowed to retake tests.

The institute also has an app with not only communicative functions but also students’ assessment that includes behavioral performance, work outputs, group collaboration, and publication, etc.

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Q: What are the arrangements for Physical Education? 

• There are playground tracks and Hua Wen grassland on the campus. Children can use the break time to do physical activities.

• We schedules two afternoons each week for physical education, with each session lasting at least 1.5 hours. Classes take place at nearby professional sports venues and are led by certified coaches, covering activities such as swimming, cycling, soccer, table tennis, and more. The program is designed to help every child develop healthy and lasting exercise habits.

• Use adventure time to arrange challenging courses such as bicycle riding, trail climbing, water, etc., to cultivate children' brave and persevering character and endurance.

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#Campus Security

Q: What precautions has the institute taken to ensure the students’ safety?

• At Hua Wen, student safety is our top priority. We provide triple-layer protection with digital student ID card access, AI facial recognition (electronic perimeter system), and professional security staff on site—so parents can feel at ease every day.

• Our school entrance features a U-shaped driveway, allowing parents to drop off and pick up their children safely inside the campus, with teachers on duty to guide traffic and maintain order.

• For field trips and sports activities that require transportation, we work only with licensed and certified bus companies. Before every trip, vehicles undergo safety inspections, and students participate in evacuation drills, ensuring that every journey is safe and secure.

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Q: What are the institute hours?

The institute opens at 7:30 in the morning. Classes start at 8:00 and end at 4:30. Extracurricular activities hours are 4:35 to 6:05 P.M. With our longer institute hours, and rich and diverse lesson contents.

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Q: What is the institute’s stance on corporal punishment?

Corporal punishment has no place at Hua Wen. While corporal punishment may lead to short-term compliance, studies have shown that it is ineffective over the long-term and leads to negative outcomes. There are many factors that can affect a child’s behavior and we believe they must first be identified through discussion or counseling for students to understand and improve their own behavior.

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Q: How can the institute prevent bullying?

Our institute places great importance on character education, guiding students to naturally internalize positive values in their daily lives. In a supportive and respectful environment, healthy relationships between parents, teachers, and students help prevent bullying from taking root.

Teachers remain attentive to students’ well-being and interpersonal interactions. If unusual behaviors are observed, they take proactive steps to understand the child’s emotional and social situation. Should bullying be confirmed, the case will be handled in accordance with our Anti-Bullying Policy, ensuring that every child is protected from harm.

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Q: Does the institute provide transport services?

The institute is conveniently located near Taipei Metro Guandu station.
If parents cannot take your kids to the institute, there are two options:

• Transport services
  1. The institute will arrange a route, the students will choose pick-up/drop-off location, and the service vehicles and drivers are fixed.
  2. Driving route: The initial arrangement of the moving route is Shilin - Tianmu - Shipai - Beitou - Guandu - Institute. (Other routes will be adjusted according to demand)

• Parent contract chartered car: The institute provides a list of transportation companies for parents to choose. The service vehicle, driver, and route are fixed, and the APP can be used to track the route.

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Q: Do students need to wear uniforms?

Yes, students wear uniforms or P.E. uniforms.

 

Q: What is a typical day like at Hua Wen?

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