TYAS is located in Taiwan, where the school complies with and supports child protection as the Republic of China (R.O.C.) government requires. TYAS also recognizes internationally accepted safeguarding expectations, including those of the International Taskforce on Child Protection (ITFCP) and the International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children (ICMEC), while remaining cognizant of the legal context of Taiwan.

Our definition of a safe child is based on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989):

• Every child has the right to be safe from harm, and those entrusted with the care of children are required to create and provide a safe environment for them.
• Every child has the right to be protected from physical or mental violence, injury or abuse, neglect or negligent treatment, maltreatment or exploitation, including sexual abuse.
• A safe child is not exposed to any form of discipline involving violence.
• A safe child has the freedom of expression and religion.

Bullying is any repeated, intentional behavior by an individual or group that causes harm, distress or fear to another person. It can be physical, verbal or psychological, and can happen in person, online or through other forms of communication.

Bullying, discrimination and harassment are strictly forbidden at TYAS. This includes conduct directed against anyone because of their ethnic origin, religion, age, gender, color, disability or sexual orientation. Our Anti-Bullying Committee develops and implements anti-bullying policies, runs regular training for staff and students, supports those affected and investigates reported incidents.

If you witness or experience any form of bullying or discrimination, please speak up and help us maintain the high standards of conduct expected at TYAS.

A student's emotional health is just as important as their academic success. TYAS has dedicated policies and supports for mental health and suicide prevention. Our Emotional Well-being Specialists work closely with students, teachers and families to provide early support, counseling and resources for those who may be struggling.

Emotional well-being is part of the classroom experience through advisory programs, workshops and awareness activities. When needed, we connect families with external counseling and community resources.

• Every employee provides a criminal background check from each country where they have spent more than three months.
• Original qualifications, licenses and certifications are authenticated before employment.
• Every candidate provides at least two professional references from direct supervisors, including one from their current employer.
• All candidates and employees agree in writing to the TYAS Child Safeguarding Policy.
• Inappropriate relationships between adults and students are expressly forbidden, and teachers do not connect with students on social media until they graduate.

• A guard staffs the front entrance, and no other entrances are left unlocked during the day.
• Visitors sign in and out with the guard, present a valid ID, wear a visitor badge and are accompanied at all times.
• Students and teachers sign in and out at the main entrance.
• Each student has a designated pick-up person. Any other arrangement must be authorized in advance at the administrative office, and students may not change buses without written parental authorization.
• Planned and unplanned earthquake and fire drills are held regularly, and the campus is inspected by local authorities.

• Risks are assessed for every event and field trip, on and off campus.
• Teachers are assigned to supervise specific groups, and no student is left unsupervised.
• At least one staff member of the same gender as the students attends every field trip.
• All TYAS rules and policies apply off campus.
• The safeguarding practices of partner organizations are assessed before we work with them.

• Elementary School students meet weekly, and Middle and High School students monthly, to discuss topics such as road safety, bullying, relationships, the right to say no and health.
• Online safety and self-protection are part of the computer curriculum at every school level.
• Health education, including emotional well-being and mental health, is taught through physical education in Grades 1–10 and through science in Grade 11.
• Character development runs through school life, including the Elementary School Super Cub Values and the Middle School Honor Points systems.

Each year, families sign the Parent-Child Safeguarding Policy Receipt, agreeing to:

• Support the Child Protection Policy and the policies in the TYAS Parent/Student Handbook.
• Be present at home in Taiwan or, if they must leave, arrange a caretaker with full authority to act for the parent, and give the administrative office a signed notice with the caretaker's emergency contact details.