Join modern bilingual families creating a whole new learning community
Before Elemental takes full form, we're gathering a small circle of parents to co-create something extraordinary — a learning community that grows curious, confident, and multicultural children who are ready for the future.
A growing non-profit community of modern bilingual families
Elemental began with a simple question: What if learning could help children stay deeply connected to who they are — while preparing for what's next? Our founding families share that belief. They're hands-on, reflective, and globally minded parents who want to build something real for their children.
Our values
Scholarship
Mastery takes practice.
Belonging
Everyone knows everyone.
Agency
Students direct their learning.
Impact
Create positive change.
Adaptability
We thrive in change.
A blueprint for what education can become.
Elemental’s vision is a living document — continuously shaped by parents, educators, and dreamers. It outlines how range, bicultural identity, and agency will redefine what schooling can mean in Taiwan and beyond.
How we’ll build it together.
December 2026
Soft Launch
A meet and greet discussion with the initial founding families and senior educators to better understand the vision for Elemental
February 2026
Design the Framework
A small group of family and senior educators align to shape a philosophy and curriculum grounded in research, design thinking, and cultural fluency.
March 2026
Expand the Circle
Ten to twenty more families join as Founding Members to guide early programs and testing of the big ideas.
April 2026
Submit for Experimental Education License
We formalize our structure as an innovative educational group.
July/September 2026
Begin the Full-Day Program
Our founding class officially kicks off September 2026, with an optional summer camp in 2025 to build friendship bonds.
Why Join Now?
01
Experience Before You Decide
Explore Elemental’s philosophy through weekend workshops, winter camps, and family events.
02
Shape the Direction
Your insights help define the programs, culture, and curriculum that will guide the first students.
03
Build a Real Community
Connect with globally minded families who share your curiosity, values, and long-term vision for education.
04
See Your Voice Reflected
Every conversation and observation shapes what Elemental becomes in the future with your input.
05
Make an Impact
Help reimagine what education can look like — not just for your child, but for a generation growing up bicultural.
06
Enjoy Founding Benefits
Enjoy Founding Benefits Founding Families receive 25-50% tuition discounts and priority enrollment for future siblings.
Some of the families shaping Elemental
Our founding families share a common path: Chinese-first education in early years, now transitioning to progressive bilingual pathways and modern education practices.
Howard runs Taroko Software, an AI venture studio sponsoring Elemental. His family is transitioning from local Chinese education to more progressive bilingual pathways and activities.
Sherry managed international school communities in Shanghai and Taipei. Her family prioritized Chinese-first and is now seeking a nurturing English-immersive environment for her children.
Family Member Devon works in family office managing finance across Taiwan and Canada. His family values bicultural fluency and small learning communities experimenting with new pathways.
Meet Mel, our Community Director.
Mel connects with and supports our Founding Families. She loves talking with parents, learning from their experiences, and building a community that grows together. Reach out to start the conversation.
Thank you
The Elemental team says a big thank you to our sponsor, Taroko Software venture studio, who have donated the funds required to design the Elemental approach, build this community and renovate a learning space.
