About TYPA

Welcome to TYPA! For over 45 years, TYPA has supported the international community of Taipei with quality recreation and education programs.

Over the years, our organization has grown exponentially from our very humble beginnings. Currently, our staff of 110 instructors and 18 office staff serve over 1,600 families and well over 2,000 children and parents participating in 120 different activities every week.

The range of activities includes robotics, public speaking, sports, dance, music, martial arts, gymnastics, art, scouts and many other activities. Additionally, we have our very popular preschool, Tiger Tots for the littlest members of our community. So, as you can see, there is something for everyone!

Membership

In order to participate in TYPA classes, one must first be a member of TYPA. TYPA welcomes everyone from the international community and has members from all around the world. Joining TYPA is a simple process. Just submit the completed Master Registration Form from the link below, and along with a copy of the new member’s foreign passport to reg@typa.org.tw. Due to Taiwan government regulations that govern the charter of TYPA, all members must be foreign nationals holding a foreign passport. The registration fee is NT$1,600 for the Fall and Spring semesters and NT$800 for summer activities. The Fall semester is from August to December and the Spring semester is from January to May.

Our History

From humble beginnings in 1979, where a handful of instructors offered a few activities, we have grown to the aforementioned staff of 120 professional instructors serving over 2,000 members every week. Our activities are dynamic and diverse and include robotics, film academy, public speaking, actor's workshop, sports (soccer, basketball, tennis, baseball, rugby, inline skating, volleyball, track & field), music (piano, violin, cello, flute, guitar), Chanterelles (vocal), martial arts (karate, taekwondo, aikido, ninjas), dance (hip hop, ballet, jazz, tap, cheer-leading), gymnastics, art, scouts, adult programs (pilates, yoga, martial arts), pre-school activities and much more.

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TYPA on the TAS campus

So, how did this all begin? In 1978, the then President of the United States, Jimmy Carter announced the end of diplomatic relations between the ROC and the United States. Fortunately, many business people had seen the writing on the wall and were ready for this announcement. A core group of people from the American Chamber of Commerce visited Premier Y.S. Sun the very next day with plans of crucial importance to the foreign community. This group put forward a proposal with four key components: the continuation of Taipei American School, a home for the American Club in China, an English-language radio station and an organization for youth. All these requests were approved and, you guessed it, the organization for youth became TYPA.

MISSION STATEMENT

TYPA's mission is to develop healthy, well-rounded, confident youth, enthusiastic about learning through their participation in safe, dynamic, fun-filled recreational experiences.

Critical to providing these quality experiences and meeting the changing needs of the international community is the professionalism of our staff, the dedication of our volunteers and the support of our families.

Registration Hours

  • Monday - Friday

    9:00 AM – 11:30 AM / 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM

  • Saturday (office closed during Summer)

    9:00 AM - 2:30PM

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OUR CONTINUING GOAL

To be the number one provider of exciting, quality activities for children and adults for the international community in Taipei.

Mike Brennand | TYPA

Mike Brennand

TYPA Managing Director