Scholastic Education

The Pu Tai Schools were founded by the Grand Master Weichueh in the Buddhist spirit of learning to realize enlightenment. He personally established the three pillars of Pu Tai education: “Chinese classics as the substance, Buddhadharma as the root, and worldly knowledge as the means.” From elementary to high school, these pillars encompass a whole person education. Through whole person education, graduates of Pu Tai not only gain a solid foundation of knowledge and skills, but also develop a strong sense of morality and personal character.

With a curriculum emphasizing excellence in core subjects as well as Chinese classics, foreign languages, fine arts, horticulture, physical education, and meditation, Pu Tai aims to give students the foundation they need to achieve their full potential and make positive changes in the global community.

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Mission Statement

Pu Tai is committed to the long-term education of its students, sustainable operation of its schools, and academic excellence in preparing global leaders.

The Pu Tai Motto: The Four Tenets of Chung Tai
To our elders be respectful
To our juniors be kind
With all humanity be harmonious
In all endeavors be true

Pu Tai at a Glance

Beautiful Campuses
The Pu Tai Schools are located in the Puli Basins, surrounded by Taiwan’s central mountain range. The park-like campuses fuse unique architecture with natural beauty and cultural heritage, creating a safe and stimulating environment for learning.

Exceptional Curriculum
The multi-faceted curriculum at Pu Tai combines academic learning with Buddhist cultivation. Besides worldly disciplines such as math, science, Chinese classics, and foreign languages, students also learn how to develop concentration, wisdom, and compassion. As a result, they not only gain essential life skills, but also enrich their moral characters.

Great Facilities
The Pu Tai Schools are home to modern and well-equipped facilities, including a language learning center, planetarium, gymnasium, swimming pool, library, performing arts hall, music center, science laboratories, and dormitories for teachers and students.

Experienced Teachers
Pu Tai’s experienced faculty take a heuristic approach to education, encouraging students to actively participate in the learning process. Both teachers and administrators are devoted to professional development and strive to build a culture centered on fostering students to learn and grow.

Academic Excellence

Since their inception, the Pu Tai Schools have received many awards for excellence in education:

• The National Award for School Architecture
• School of Excellence in Ethics Education
• National Award for Exceptional Learning Environment
• Nantou County Award for Excellence in Curriculum Design
• Recognized by Board of Education as “Excellent Quality High School”
• Recognized by Board of Education for academic achievement

Many Pu Tai high school students rank among Nantou County’s highest scorers in the College Admission Aptitude Test. A Pu Tai student holds the honor of receiving the first perfect score in Nantou Country for the admissions test. Every year, many students from the international studies program (preparatory program for students interested in studying abroad) are admitted to the top fifty universities in the United States. The academic achievements of Pu Tai students have received positive recognition from parents and public alike.

Key Features

• Emphasis on foreign languages (English, Japanese, French, and Spanish) prepare students for the global stage.
• Lessons in Chinese classics and calligraphy immerse students in traditional culture and values.
• Meditation classes help students develop mindfulness and concentration.
• Boarding school provides a holistic learning environment, eliminating the need for after-school classes or tutoring. Students learn personal-management, independent thinking, responsibility and interpersonal skills that help them find success and joy in whatever they do.

Teaching Approaches

Multi-faceted Learning
Pu Tai offers diverse educational resources such as topical lectures, social activities, academic camps, volunteer opportunities, and international exchange to broaden students’ perspectives and stimulate their enthusiasm in learning.

Adapting to Students’ Needs
Pu Tai offers guidance according to the aptitudes of individual students and helps them create long-term career plans. The schools also provide advanced courses in science, mathematics, languages and international studies (preparatory class for studying abroad) to help prepare students for higher education. In addition, students with special talents or interest in a particular subject (humanities, arts, natural sciences, mathematics, sports, etc.) are encouraged to develop and fulfill their potential.

The elementary school provides courses in physical education, arts, literature, spiritual development, choir, band, and orchestra. In addition, more than 20 courses are offered to students who wish to develop a specific subject or skill, such as foreign language certification, training in math and science, etc.

Pu Tai Elementary School

Pu Tai Senior High School