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Taiwan's first all-steel elementary school opens in Kaohsiung, first-grade enrollment full

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Kaohsiung City's new Lantian Elementary School, the first all-steel structure school in Taiwan, officially opened with enrollment for the upcoming academic year.
  • The net-zero campus features solar power generation, AI technology, and a flood detention pond, designed to accommodate population growth driven by TSMC's factory.
  • The school will offer 48 classes, including bilingual programs, and has already filled its first-year enrollment, with plans for an additional campus by 2029.

Kaohsiung City has unveiled Lantian Elementary School, Taiwan's first all-steel structure educational facility, marking a significant step in its urban development. The newly opened school, designed as a net-zero campus, officially began its enrollment process for the upcoming academic year, with its first-grade class already fully subscribed.

The school's innovative design incorporates a fully steel-frame construction and integrates Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) for solar power generation, aiming for energy self-sufficiency. It is equipped with advanced technology, including 5G infrastructure, AI electronic fences, and an Energy Management System (EMS). The campus also features a micro-grid with an energy storage system, ensuring up to 8 hours of uninterrupted power for educational activities. Notably, the school grounds include a flood detention pond, doubling as a sports field, and over 200 trees have been preserved.

Lantian Elementary School is fully ready and will become a place for cultivating talents, and it will also be a model for elementary schools across Taiwan.

— Chen Chi-maiKaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai spoke at the school's opening, comparing its potential to the idiom 'Lan Tian Sheng Yu'.

Lantian Elementary School was established in response to the rapid population influx into Kaohsiung, largely attributed to the presence of TSMC's semiconductor manufacturing facilities. The project, from groundbreaking to completion, took just two years, finishing four months ahead of schedule. Mayor Chen Chi-mai highlighted the school's features, comparing its potential to the ancient Chinese idiom 'Lan Tian Sheng Yu,' signifying the birth of talent. The school will offer 48 classes in total, with a maximum of 30 students per class, and will implement bilingual education with foreign teachers starting in the new semester. Additionally, a public childcare center and a non-profit kindergarten are part of the campus facilities. Plans are also underway for a second campus, Wenxiao 14, in the surrounding area, expected to open by August 2029 to further accommodate the growing community.

Lantian Elementary School covers an area of 2.95 hectares, with 48 elementary school classes planned, and a maximum of 30 students per class.

— Wu Li-senKaohsiung Education Bureau Director Wu Li-sen provided details on the school's capacity and enrollment.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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