School History
A Brief History of Huadong Taiwan Businessman's School
1. Founding Vision- Responding to the Educational Needs of Taiwanese Business Families
Huadong Taiwan Businessman's School was founded in December 1998 through the joint initiative of General Chen Tingchong, Professor Shao Weilong, Ms. Chen Shaohua, and others. The school was established to address the educational needs of children from Taiwanese business families who had settled in the Yangtze River Delta, enabling students to remain connected with Taiwan's education system while allowing families to stay together.
On January 1, 2001, Professor Shao Weilong was elected as the first Chair of the Board, and in August of the same year, Mr. Huang Yucheng became the school's first principal. During its early years, the school temporarily operated on the campus of Cao'an Middle School. After coordinating the school site, raising funds, and completing campus construction, the school officially relocated to its present site on Waiqingsong Highway in Huaqiao Town at the end of 2001.
At the time of its establishment, the school enrolled its first cohort of 168 students across the kindergarten, elementary, and junior high school divisions. In 2002, it obtained approval to provide an international high school program, establishing the legal foundation for a complete K-12 educational system. In September 2003, the senior high school division officially opened and admitted its first cohort of students, gradually completing the school's full educational pathway from kindergarten through senior high school.
2. Steady Development-Strengthening the Educational System and Network
In February 2004, Mr. Huang Tongyi became the second principal. In November 2005, the school established a sister-school partnership with Shanghai Zhabei No. 8 Middle School, launching substantive exchanges between the two schools and expanding opportunities for external collaboration.
In February 2006, Ms. Zeng Xue'e became the third principal. She continued to advance the school's development and actively expanded off-campus teaching sites. A Suzhou teaching site was established in 2010, followed by a Suqian teaching site in 2012. These developments gradually broadened the school's educational reach, while total student enrollment surpassed 1,000.
3. Campus Expansion-Facilities Development and External Partnerships
In August 2015, Mr. Wang Xiannian became the fourth principal, and in September of the same year, Ms. Chen Shaohua was elected as the second Chair of the Board. Through the joint efforts of the Board and the school leadership team, the school continued to secure external resources and pursue new opportunities for development.
In 2016, the school received the Jiangsu Province Zifeng Award recognition as a "Leading Enterprise in the Modern Service Industry" and continued to advance the second phase of campus expansion, further improving its overall facilities. In 2022, Mr. Chen Dayong became the third Chair of the Board, continuing the school's established educational philosophy while actively promoting industry-education partnerships. In the same year, the school received the "Outstanding Contribution Award" from the Cross-Strait Experimental Zone.
In response to changes in the educational environment and the increasingly diverse learning needs of students, the school also began a process of curriculum transformation, laying the foundation for its next stage of development. In 2025, the school completed the construction of a new dormitory and dining hall, further enhancing students' living and learning environment.
4. A New Stage of Development- Curriculum Transformation and a Global Outlook
In August 2026, Ms. Hui-Chen Chiang became the fifth principal. Building on the foundations established by previous school leaders, she is going to lead the school into a new stage of curriculum transformation and international education. Guided by the educational philosophy of helping every student develop according to their individual strengths and potential, Principal Chiang emphasizes continued innovation while building on the school's existing strengths. Her vision is to provide diverse pathways for students to develop their talents, help each learner discover a suitable direction for growth, and expand opportunities to engage with the wider world—opening a new chapter in Huadong Taiwan Businessman's School's journey toward greater global connection.
5. From Humble Beginnings to a Modern Campus- Toward the Next 25 Years
Since its founding, Huadong Taiwan Businessman's School has grown through the sustained efforts of successive Chairs of the Board and principals. From its early days of operating in borrowed school facilities, it has gradually developed into a modern campus covering more than 100 mu and serving nearly 2,000 students.
By 2025, the school had been established for more than twenty-five years and had educated more than 8,000 graduates. Its alumni have gone on to leading universities and diverse professions in Taiwan, mainland China, and around the world. This history reflects not only the growth of the school's campus and scale, but also the educational aspirations of generations of Taiwanese business families and the shared memories of learning and growth built by students and teachers together.
As it enters a new stage of development, Huadong Taiwan Businessman's School will continue to pursue its educational vision of "Building Strong Foundations, Connecting with the World, Moving Toward the Future, and Creating Excellence Together." On the basis of stable and sound school development, the school will continue to innovate, deepen curriculum development, strengthen international connections, and support students in exploring diverse possibilities for their future.
