Keelung High Schools Attract Top Students with Scholarships, Improved Environment

Keelung's senior high schools are drawing students away from prestigious Taipei institutions by offering substantial scholarships and enhancing their educational environments. Keelung Municipal Girls' Senior High School and Keelung Senior High School report high enrollment rates, with many academically strong students opting to study locally.

Keelung Girls' Senior High School, in particular, has seen its enrollment rate reach 75%, a record high. Principal Lin San-wei attributes this success to continuous improvements in teaching quality and facilities. The school boasts strong university admission rates, with 78% accepted through the "Star Recommendation" program and 47% admitted to national or medical universities. The school also offers specialized math, science, and bilingual programs, alongside international exchange opportunities and a top scholarship of up to NT$360,000.

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In recent years, the school has continuously optimized teaching quality and improved equipment and environment, with stable admissions to top national universities. Star Recommendation admissions reached as high as 78%, with 47% admitted to national and medical universities, a record high.

Keelung Senior High School also offers specialized classes in math, bilingual studies, marine technology, and international humanities. Principal Zhong Ding-xian highlighted students who achieved top scores in college entrance exams while choosing Keelung Senior High. One student, who transferred from a business program, successfully pursued his passion for music and was admitted to the National Taiwan Normal University's music department. The school also provides scholarships up to NT$300,000 and alumni support for international exchanges.

These initiatives aim to encourage local students to pursue their education in Keelung, saving them time and allowing them to focus on developing their interests and talents. The improved academic offerings and financial incentives are proving effective in retaining local talent.

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The school also offers scholarships with a maximum of NT$300,000, and the alumni association also subsidizes students' international exchanges, encouraging local students to study locally. This year, the student enrollment rate has reached more than 60%, and we hope to reach 80%.