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Jungle Lion | English Education in Kaohsiung: English-Only Small Classes for Ages 4 to Grade 12
Jungle Lion is an English school in Sanmin District, Kaohsiung. We teach children from age 4 to Grade 12 in small classes taught entirely in English by international teachers (the one exception is Reading Taiwan, taught in Mandarin). In-person classes have 6–10 children each and meet at our Baozhong Main Campus, our Yichang Branch, or online by Zoom. The campus for each class follows the timetable.
OUR APPROACH
What makes English education at Jungle Lion different?
Three things: English-only lessons from international teachers, small classes of 6–10 children, and a dedicated Google Site learning record for every class.
01 English-only lessons, no Mandarin-speaking assistant
English is the language of every lesson.
All courses are taught entirely in English by international teachers. The only exception is Reading Taiwan (geography literacy class), taught in Mandarin. We do not add a Mandarin-speaking assistant teacher, so children do not come to rely on Mandarin. To learn more about this approach, see our page on immersive English teaching in Kaohsiung.
02 Small classes: 6–10 in person, 4–6 online
Small classes, real conversations.
In-person classes have 6–10 children and online classes have 4–6. Reading Taiwan (geography literacy class) has a limit of 8, the only exception among online classes.
03 A dedicated Google Site learning record for every class
Progress you can see.
Every class has its own Google Site. It holds children's homework-sharing videos, pronunciation and grammar reminders, each week's feedback from the teacher, mid-term and final report videos, rubrics, observation notes and photos from class activities.
Jungle Lion at a Glance
Jungle Lion teaches ages 4 to Grade 12 in small, English-only classes with international teachers, at our Baozhong and Yichang campuses and online by Zoom. A free placement test is available by appointment.
Ages: 4 to Grade 12
Teaching: English-only lessons with international teachers (the one exception: Reading Taiwan is taught in Mandarin)
Class size: 6–10 in person; 4–6 online (Reading Taiwan: up to 8)
Locations: Baozhong Main Campus and Yichang Branch (both in Sanmin District, Kaohsiung), and online by Zoom. Each class meets at the campus listed on the timetable.
Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 16:30–21:00; Wed 15:30–21:00; Sat 08:30–12:30. On Tuesdays the Yichang Branch stays open until 21:30.
Placement: a Cambridge English score, a Lexile reading level, or a free one-on-one test on site (15 minutes)
Trial lessons: 1-hour lesson NT$380; 1.5-hour lesson NT$550; 1.5-hour lesson at B1 level NT$600
Priced separately: Cambridge English coaching classes, English debate and Reading Taiwan (geography literacy class). Please ask us on LINE.
Years of operation: 9 (including our reading-group years)
LINE: @junglelion
CURRICULUM
Our Curriculum: From First Sounds to Cambridge English
Our courses begin with A0 phonics and extend to reading, science, current affairs, speaking, writing and Cambridge English, so children move up one step at a time at their own level.
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Phonics: starts at A0 with a 45-lesson phonics course.
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Reading and English-language literature: from early reading to close study of full-length original novels. See English reading in Kaohsiung.
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Science inquiry: the STEAM Maker Lab, hands-on science in English.
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Global Current Affairs Reading and Writing: Global News Skills and the Junior International News Desk.
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English speaking: from basic speaking to English theater. See English speaking classes in Kaohsiung.
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Graded English writing: step-by-step writing practice built on Oxford graded writing materials.
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Cambridge English coaching classes: Flyers, KET, PET and FCE. See Cambridge English in Kaohsiung.
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Learning path map: see your child's current level and next step.
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Latest timetable: class times at Baozhong, Yichang and online by Zoom.
FLAGSHIP & SEMINARS
Flagship Projects and Academic Seminars
Flagship projects let children use English as a research tool. Topics include international geopolitics, academic debate, a future scientists seminar, Reading Taiwan, and special exhibitions and theater.
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International geopolitics: an online Zoom class that reads and discusses world affairs in English.
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Academic English debate: our online English debate classes (Zoom). Coach Daniel Muk is a three-time Malaysian national champion himself. See English debate in Kaohsiung.
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Future Scientists: an English science seminar at B1 level.
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Reading Taiwan: a geography literacy class taught by Mr. Lai Yen-Fu, online by Zoom, in Mandarin, with a limit of 8 children.
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Exhibitions and theater: ArtSpot English theater and project exhibitions.
OUTCOMES
Results: Cambridge English, Junior High Survey and Competition Honors
Children at Jungle Lion have passed Cambridge English exams 149 times (January 2024 – October 2026). In our 2026 junior high survey, 8 of 12 children said they were in the top 10% of their class on their latest midterm.
Cambridge English passes (January 2024 – October 2026)
149 passes in total: Starters 6, Movers 28, Flyers 29, KET 38, PET 37, FCE 11. See the full list on the Cambridge English Honor Roll.
Junior high survey (September 2026, n=12, self-reported)
8 of 12 said they placed in the top 10% of their class on the latest midterm. None of the 12 take English classes outside school. On the first mock exam in Grade 9, 3 of 4 earned an A++. Older students said speaking confidence helped them most, and the question type where they most often lose points is clause-based grammar detail (9 of 12). See our junior high results.
Recent competition honors (selected, shared with parents' consent)
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2026 | UPenn EcoVenture Challenge: 3rd place worldwide
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2026 | Yuan-Tseh Lee Cup 3-Minute English Science Innovation Challenge: Gold Award, senior high and vocational school individual division
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2026 | Toastmasters Gavel Clubs: National English Speech Champion
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2026 | TSDC national English debate tournament: Junior division, top 8
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2025 | Senior High Geography Olympiad: Gold Medal, geography project paper division
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2025 | TSDC national English debate tournament: Junior division, top 8
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2024 | Harvard International Review (HIR) Academic Writing Competition: Outstanding Writing Style Prize
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2024 | TSDC national English debate tournament: Open division, top 8; Junior division, top 4
See the full record on our Competition Honor Roll.
FACULTY
Our Teachers
Our regular classes are taught entirely in English by international teachers. Flagship programs are also led by specialists in English debate, academic writing and geography education.
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Hannah Gilbert: Bachelor's degree in Secondary English Education from Anderson University (USA, magna cum laude). She holds a South Carolina teaching certificate and previously taught Grade 11–12 English literature and IB TOK at an international school.
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Peter Shimon: Bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin (double major in social studies and history). He holds a teaching license and has more than 25 years of teaching experience in the United States, Russia, China and Taiwan.
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Alex: a former Cambridge English speaking examiner who specializes in academic writing (the PEEL model).
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Daniel Muk (debate coach): three-time Malaysian national champion and 20-time Asian-region top-10 speaker. From 2018 to 2024 he coached 6 students onto Malaysia's national WSDC team.
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Lai Yen-Fu (Reading Taiwan): Master's degree from the School of Education, University of Glasgow; master's and bachelor's degrees in Geography and Environmental Resources from National Taiwan University.
GETTING STARTED
New to Jungle Lion? How to Get Started
Start with a placement check, then book a paid single-lesson trial, then choose a class by level and timetable. The on-site test takes 15 minutes, is free and is given by a teaching supervisor.
01 Placement (choose one)
Show a Cambridge English score, tell us your child's Lexile reading level, or book a one-on-one test on site (15 minutes, free, given by a teaching supervisor).
02 Paid single-lesson trial
1-hour lesson NT$380; 1.5-hour lesson NT$550; 1.5-hour lesson at B1 level NT$600.
03 Choose a class by level and timetable
Each class's campus (Baozhong, Yichang or online by Zoom) follows the timetable. See the latest timetable.
Book a test on LINE: @junglelion →
TWO CAMPUSES · ONLINE
Two Campuses and Zoom Classes: Where Do Classes Meet in Sanmin, Kaohsiung?
Jungle Lion has two campuses in Sanmin District, Kaohsiung: the Baozhong Main Campus and the Yichang Branch. They are about 260 meters apart, a 4-minute walk. Online classes run on Zoom.
Baozhong Main Campus
Address: No. 155, Baozhong St., Sanmin District, Kaohsiung | Phone: 0933-655-001 | Parking: a paid lot next to the 814 supermarket, about 1 minute on foot, NT$30 per hour | Google Maps
Yichang Branch
Address: No. 40, Yichang Rd., Sanmin District, Kaohsiung | Phone: 0966-454-001 | Parking: public street parking spaces nearby, plus nearby private paid lots | Google Maps
Online Zoom class
English debate, international geopolitics, Reading Taiwan and all Cambridge English coaching classes are online Zoom classes and do not belong to either campus.
Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 16:30–21:00; Wed 15:30–21:00; Sat 08:30–12:30. On Tuesdays the Yichang Branch stays open until 21:30.
Most of our children come from Sanmin District and nearby school zones. For more about the campuses, see our two-campus neighborhood guide.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What ages is Jungle Lion for?
Jungle Lion welcomes children from age 4 to Grade 12. Our courses run from A0 phonics, reading and writing to Cambridge English, English debate and academic seminars, and we place each child in a class that matches their level.
Are lessons taught completely in English? Will my child understand?
Yes. All courses are taught entirely in English by international teachers; the only exception is Reading Taiwan (geography literacy class), taught in Mandarin. We do not add a Mandarin-speaking assistant teacher, so children do not come to rely on Mandarin. Before a child joins, we check their level and place them in a suitable class.
Do we need to take a test before our first visit?
You can choose one of three options: show a Cambridge English score, tell us your child's Lexile reading level, or book a one-on-one test on site. The on-site test takes 15 minutes, is free and is given by a teaching supervisor. New students can also book a paid single-lesson trial.
How are fees calculated? How much is a trial lesson?
Regular courses are charged per lesson: NT$380 for a 1-hour lesson, NT$550 for a 1.5-hour lesson, and NT$600 for a 1.5-hour lesson at B1 level. New students pay the same price for a single-lesson trial. Cambridge English coaching classes, English debate and Reading Taiwan (geography literacy class) are priced separately; please ask us on LINE.
How many children are in each class?
In-person classes have 6–10 children and online classes have 4–6. Reading Taiwan (geography literacy class) has a limit of 8, the only exception among online classes.
Where does Jungle Lion hold classes in Kaohsiung?
Both campuses are in Sanmin District, Kaohsiung: the Baozhong Main Campus (No. 155, Baozhong St.) and the Yichang Branch (No. 40, Yichang Rd.), about 260 meters or a 4-minute walk apart. Each class's campus (Baozhong, Yichang or online by Zoom) follows the timetable. English debate, international geopolitics, Reading Taiwan and all Cambridge English coaching classes are online Zoom classes.
Can my child make up a lesson after an absence?
Regular classes do not refund missed lessons, but within 2 months of the absence you can book an in-person make-up in another class of the same level, or request the recording of that day's lesson. Phonics does not arrange make-ups in other classes: for every 10 lessons, the first absence is refunded and later absences are not, but we provide the recording of that lesson free of charge.
What are your opening hours?
Hours at both campuses: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 16:30–21:00; Wed 15:30–21:00; Sat 08:30–12:30. On Tuesdays the Yichang Branch stays open until 21:30.
For more questions, see our FAQ page.