Taipei International Christian Academy

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Taipei International Christian Academy
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#27-1, 5F, Zhong Zheng Rd Section 2
Taipei 112
Republic of China (Taiwan)
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Established2011
Website www.ticaschol.org

Taipei International Christian Academy (TICA) is an International American Curriculum School Cooperative for parents and students in Taipei. TICA's educational program is Christ centered, project based, authentic service focused, and inclusive of students with special needs. [1]

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History

Taipei International Christian Academy was started in 2011 as a new educational program in Taipei as an alternative to the other existing international/foreign schools. TICA has one of the very few English special education programs in Asia.

See also International Schools in Taipei

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References

  1. "Taipei International Christian Academy (TICA) - An American, Chinese, English, Special Needs Inclusive, Homeschool, School Cooperative". Taipei International Christian Academy (TICA) - An American, Chinese, English, Special Needs Inclusive, Homeschool, School Cooperative. Retrieved 2015-05-28.