Mission
A caring Catholic environment for the whole person.
DISK provides a caring Catholic environment where learners embrace spiritual, intellectual, and moral values and develop the knowledge and character to participate in a global society.
A tradition of faith, learning, and belonging.
Since 1954, Dominican International School Kaohsiung has helped young people grow in knowledge, character, purpose, and care for others.
Who we are
Local roots. International horizons.
DISK is a Catholic, English-medium international school serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. Our US-aligned curriculum brings academic rigor together with formation, service, creativity, and a global perspective shared by students from 15+ nationalities across five continents.
Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12
WASC accredited
Taiwan Ministry of Education approved
CIS, WIDA, EARCOS, and Dominican affiliations
Our new campus
Together, We Shine Bright as STARS.
15+
nationalities represented across five continents
13
countries represented by our educators
50%+
of educators hold a master’s or doctorate degree
1954
the year DISK’s story began in Kaohsiung
Our purpose
Faith gives learning a deeper direction.
Vision
God-centered education for a connected world.
Guided by the teachings of Jesus Christ, DISK develops collaborative, knowledgeable communicators who act responsibly and with integrity.
Our history
More than seven decades of learning together.
What began as a small act of service grew into an enduring international school community in southern Taiwan.
1954
A beginning built on service
The school traces its beginning to January 1954, when Dominican Sisters began tutoring two American children in Kaohsiung.
1956
The school opens
The growing school formally opened on Tzu Chiang 1st Road, welcoming more families into its caring learning community.
1967
A permanent home
DISK moved to its present campus on Chung Hua 1st Road in Kaohsiung's Gushan District.
1985
Room to grow
A new Academic Building expanded the school's capacity for learning, community, and student life.
2015
A name for the future
The school adopted the name Dominican International School Kaohsiung, honoring its roots and global outlook.
Today
Still shining together
DISK serves learners from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 in a diverse, English-medium Catholic community.
STARS learner outcomes
The qualities we practice every day.
Our Schoolwide Learner Outcomes make character and learning visible. They shape classroom choices, relationships, service, and the way students take responsibility for their growth.
Spiritual
Grounded in faith and open to the dignity, beliefs, and needs of others.
- Open-minded to global values and beliefs
- Tolerant and gentle toward others
- Grateful for learning opportunities
Truthful
Living with honesty, fairness, integrity, and respect for every person.
- Honest and guided by integrity
- Fair and just before being right
- Upright and respectful in character
Active
Taking initiative, communicating with purpose, and serving with enthusiasm.
- Enthusiastic and willing to serve
- Diligent communicators
- Cooperative and creative participants
Responsible
Making thoughtful choices and following through with discipline and care.
- Self-disciplined in behavior choices
- Motivated to achieve success
- Organized in task completion
Studious
Learning with curiosity, evidence, collaboration, focus, and perseverance.
- Knowledgeable of facts and evidence
- Independent and collaborative inquirers
- Focused and committed to study goals
Our community
People make the mission real.
Educators, Dominican Sisters, staff, families, alumni, and students contribute to a community where each learner can be known and supported.
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Accreditation and international membership support reflection, continuous improvement, and shared standards—while our Catholic identity keeps human dignity at the center.
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