Rooted in Character
Yu-Jen Catholic Elementary School and Preschool
A Catholic elementary school and preschool in north Taichung, Taiwan, founded in 1967. From Grade 1 to Grade 6, children learn in English for half of every school day, taught by international and Taiwanese teachers together.
- Since 1967Founded by Belgian Catholic priests, run today by the Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
- Preschool to Grade 6A Catholic elementary school and preschool in north Taichung
- Half the day in EnglishAn American ESL curriculum for Grades 1–6 since 2002
- Character and learningCharacter education alongside high academic standards
English Program
OverviewSince 2002, children in Grades 1–6 learn in English for half of every school day, with an American curriculum taught by international and Taiwanese teachers together.
- CurriculumAn American curriculum for Grades 1–6: reading, writing, speaking and listening, taught by international and Taiwanese teachers as one team.
- Contests and HonorsReading, storytelling, spelling and choral singing contests give every child a stage, and our students win prizes across Taichung.
- English TestsThe Cambridge pathway from Grade 2 to Grade 6: Movers in Grade 2, Flyers by Grade 4, and Key and Preliminary in Grade 6.
- International and ActivitiesEnglish-only summer camps, the student-run TV Station, and sister schools in the US, New Zealand, South Korea and China.
- For ParentsThis semester's English calendars, progress reports, parent-teacher conferences, learning at home and how to reach us.
- Teach With UsWe are hiring international English teachers to join the international and Taiwanese team in Yu-Jen's English Program.
Visit and contact
- AddressNo. 50, Sec. 2, Shuangshi Rd., North Dist., Taichung City, Taiwan
- Phone(04) 2233-2133