Bilingual elementary school

Vision and Core Value

Horizon Academy of International Division is to empower Multilingual learners to think critically, communicate effectively, and act ethically through a rigorous Common Core-aligned curriculum with inquiry, and project-based learning, fostering global citizenship, academic excellence, and lifelong learning in alignment with principles of continuous improvement and student-centered education.

Philosophy

Philosophy

At Horizon Academy, we embrace the wisdom that while you can count the seeds within an apple, the potential yield from a single seed is immeasurable. This philosophy drives us to be a sanctuary for children, fostering their growth, nurturing their knowledge, igniting their passion, and guiding them in discovering their distinctive roles in the world.

Advantages

Blended Learning

Blended Learning

Horizon Academy maintains an official partnership with The Stony Brook School’s Gravitas program, offering internationally recognized courses for students in Grade 6 and above. Through this collaboration, Horizon adopts a blended learning model that integrates on-campus instruction with high-quality online coursework, providing students with a dual-diploma pathway aligned with global academic standards.

Holistic Education

Holistic Education

Children can build character and improve their physical and mental development through well-designed activities that engage the five senses.

Inquiry Method

Inquiry Method

Teachers do not directly give answers but guide children to discover solutions and form concepts themselves.

CLIL

CLIL

Content and Language Integrated Learning

In a natural learning environment, students learn a variety of subjects and English at the same time.

Solid Foundation in Mandarin and Math

Solid Foundation in Mandarin and Math

Reading, writing, and arithmetic are fundamental abilities. By using comprehensive learning materials and effective teaching methods, Horizon Academy helps children build a strong foundation in Mandarin and math.

Comprehensive Learning Materials

Comprehensive Learning Materials

Learning is supposed to be free of language, cultural, or subject barriers. Horizon Academy adopts and adapts curriculum from different countries, so children can learn without limitations.

Foreign Language

Foreign Language

Learning a new language is like opening a window and seeing a different world. And it is fun!

Flipped Classroom

Flipped Classroom

No more traditional teaching or scoring system. Through collaboration, hands-on activities, discussions, presentations, Horizon Academy makes children the center of learning.

Two Homeroom Teachers

Two Homeroom Teachers

Classes are conducted together by a foreign teacher and a Taiwanese teacher to address the needs of every student.

School Song

School Song

For A Better World

- By Sophia Yang

At Horizon Academy,
We are eager to learn.
At Horizon Academy,
We set off to explore the world.

When the sun rises in the sky,
Bright light shines everywhere.
Open your eyes! Let's rise and shine!
We can make all our dreams come true.

Be ready to help.
Be willing to share.
Be honest and brave.
And never give up!

We'll keep our hope alive.
We'll always show our love.
We'll work together for a better world.

Expert Panel

May Liu

Principal

May Liu

  • Master's Degree in Educational Communication and Technology, National Taipei University of Education
  • Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education, National Taichung University of Education
  • Former Principal of Yingqiao Elementary School in Zhongzheng District, Taipei City
  • 27 years of experience in elementary education, including 16 years as a homeroom teacher
  • Held multiple leadership roles, including Director of Academic Affairs, Director of General Affairs, Head of Curriculum, and Head of Counseling
  • Seconded to the Ministry of Education as a curriculum researcher for the 9-Year Integrated Mathematics Program
  • Served as a Seed Instructor for the 12-Year Basic Education Curriculum and a curriculum advisor for the Rural Co-Learning Innovation Project

I can count how many seeds an apple has, but I cannot count how many apples one seed will bear.

Horizon Academy stands as a sanctuary, providing children the essential elements for growth, knowledge, passion, and the discovery of their unique roles in the world. We work to pave the way and dismantle barriers to success, opening doors to a future that knows no bounds and is brimming with possibilities, all the while ensuring they receive what they need to grow into happy, well-adjusted children.

Jenny Chen

Project Director

Jenny Chen

  • Master's degree and PhD, Teachers College, University of Columbia
  • Master's degree, Graduate School of Education, Stanford University
  • Bachelor's degree, Department of Architecture, Carnegie Mellon University
  • Associate Professor, Department of Children English Education, National Taipei University of Education
  • Lecturer, School of Foreign Languages, Soochow University
  • Lecturer, English Teaching Section, School of Applied Languages, Ming Chuan University
  • Adjunct Lecturer, Department of English Instruction, University of Taipei
  • Global Classroom Coordinator, Education Division, United Nations Association of the United States of America

Imagine a place where education breathes, from the rhythm of many voices, the pulse of curiosity, the whisper of cultures waiting to be understood. In this school, language is not merely taught; it is lived. It is the thread that weaves together stories from distant lands, the melody that unlocks empathy, and the bridge between disciplines, hearts, and histories.

Here, children are like wildflowers in an open field, each growing towards their own sun, in their own time. Learning flows like a river, crossing science, math, language, arts, winding through the terrain of the self. Here, we prepare children for life, to speak the language of the world, and to listen deeply.

Education is a journey. At Horizon, we walk alongside each child as they chart their own, beautiful, unfolding map, guided by wonder, courage, and voice. Through cross-disciplinary exploration and deep respect for individuality, we nurture not only knowledge, but purpose. And as they journey forward, we inspire them, each in their own rhythm, to rise toward excellence, not as a destination, but as a way of being.

Counselors

A single string cannot make music. Horizon Academy is lucky to have these scholars and their valuable contribution to education.

Dr. Po-Chen Kuo

  • Ph.D., School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Purdue University, USA
  • President and Distinguished Chair Professor, NTUE
  • Member, Executive Yuan Educational Budget Committee
  • Executive Secretary, MOE Digital Learning Program (2022-2024)
  • Board Member, College Entrance Examination Center Foundation (2023-2026)
  • Editor-in-Chief, Educational Psychology (SSCI)
  • Executive Director, Chinese Association of Educational Testing
  • Director-General, Department of Information and Technology Education, Ministry of Education
  • Dean and Distinguished Professor, College of Education, NTUE
  • Director, Graduate Institute of Educational Information and Measurement, NTUE
  • Director, Teacher Competency Assessment Center & Adaptive Learning Research Center

Dr. Yuan-Chen Liu

  • Ph.D., Graduate Institute of Electrical Engineering, National Taiwan University
  • M.S., Graduate Institute of Electrical Engineering, National Taiwan University
  • Professor, Department of Computer Science & Graduate Institute of Educational Communications and Technology, National Taipei University of Education; concurrently Director, Computer and Network Center
  • Director and Professor, Graduate Institute of Computer Science & Graduate Institute of Educational Communications and Technology, National Taipei Teachers College
  • Associate Professor and Department Chair, Department of Computer Science, Tamshui Institute of Business Administration
  • Associate Professor and Department Chair, Department of Mathematics Education & Graduate Institute of Math and Science Education, National Taipei Teachers College
  • Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Educational Technology and Learning
  • Reviewer, New Taipei City Educational Quarterly
  • Board Member, Chinese Society for E-Learning
  • Board Member, Taiwan Society of Mathematics Education
  • Board Member, Chinese Society for Information and Technology Education

Principal Sheng-Che Hsu

  • M.Ed., Graduate Institute of Guidance and Counseling, National Changhua University of Education
  • Director, Horizon Academy
  • Board Member of five high schools, including Jinwen High School and Huagang Arts School
  • Section Chief and Inspector, Department of Education, Taipei City Government
  • Principal, Taipei Municipal Shilin Vocational High School of Commerce
  • Principal, Taipei Municipal Heping High School
  • Principal, Jinwen Private High School
  • Recipient of the Ministry of Education's 2017 Master Teacher Award and Excellence in Principal Leadership Award

Professor Liu Yeu-Ting

  • Master's degree and PhD, Teachers College, University of Columbia
  • Professor, Department of English, National Taiwan Normal University
  • Chief, Graduate Studies Section, Office of Academic Affairs, National Taiwan Normal University
  • Director, General Education Center, National Taiwan Normal University
  • Associate Director, Office of Academic Affairs, National Taiwan Normal University

Professor Chi-Wen Yang

  • Ph.D. in Kinesiology with a focus on Sport Management, Texas Woman's University, USA
  • Professor, Department of Physical Education, National Taipei University of Education
  • Former Professor, Texas Woman's University, USA
  • Former Vice President for General Affairs, National Taipei University of Education

Expert Perspectives

Student Handbook

Student Handbook

The Student Handbook provides key information for daily school life. It helps students and families understand school expectations, routines, communication channels, and practical arrangements.

Annual Profit and Loss Report

Admissions information

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