99% of Public Kindergartens Meet Teacher-Student Ratio Target; Quasi-Public Ones Face Contract Termination if Non-Compliant
Taiwan's Ministry of Education has been gradually adjusting the kindergarten teacher-student ratio from 1:15 to 1:12 since 2023. As of the 2025 academic year, 99% of public and non-profit kindergartens have met the target. Quasi-public kindergartens are required to comply by the 2026 academic year or risk contract termination.
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(Central News Agency, Chen Zhizhong, Taipei, 12th) The Ministry of Education (MOE) has been gradually adjusting the kindergarten teacher-student ratio from 1:15 to 1:12 since the 2023 academic year (Republic of China year 112) to improve teaching quality. Currently, 99% of public and non-profit kindergartens have met the target. Quasi-public kindergartens must achieve the 1:12 ratio by the 2026 academic year (ROC year 115), or they may face contract termination.
The Executive Yuan approved the MOE's report on "Implementation Results of Countermeasures for Low Birth Rates and Plans to Reduce Kindergarten Teacher-Student Ratios" in March 2023. The plan sets a three-academic-year timeline to gradually adjust the ratio to 1:12 through various strategies.
The MOE responded to CNA today, stating that the prioritized public kindergartens (public and non-profit) have achieved a 99% compliance rate in the 2025 academic year (ROC year 114). Only a few counties and cities have not yet reached the 1:12 ratio due to "regional parental childcare needs that still require adjustment." The K-12 Education Administration has supervised these counties and cities to establish management mechanisms, inspecting each kindergarten's student progression situation to ensure stable enrollment and quality of care.
For quasi-public kindergartens (private kindergartens that sign contracts with the government and receive subsidies), the implementation is phased. The 2024 academic year (ROC year 113) was a preparation period, adjustments began in the 2025 academic year (ROC year 114), and the target of 1:12 is expected to be met by the 2026 academic year (ROC year 115).
According to MOE statistics, over 50% of quasi-public kindergartens have already met the target in the 2025 academic year. According to regulations, all quasi-public kindergartens must achieve the 1:12 ratio by the 2026 academic year. Failure to do so will result in a record of violation by local governments and a deadline for improvement. If the target is still not met, it will serve as a basis for terminating the current contract and for considering contract renewal in the next period.
For general private kindergartens, a subsidy approach is adopted. Starting from the 2024 academic year (ROC year 113), the MOE has been assisting with facility improvements, space planning, and administrative adjustments. From the 2025 academic year (ROC year 114), private kindergartens can respond to the teacher-student ratio adjustment policy based on their operational and enrollment status. The K-12 Education Administration will continue to monitor the situation. (Editor: Zhang Mingkun) 1150612
The Executive Yuan approved the MOE's report on "Implementation Results of Countermeasures for Low Birth Rates and Plans to Reduce Kindergarten Teacher-Student Ratios" in March 2023. The plan sets a three-academic-year timeline to gradually adjust the ratio to 1:12 through various strategies.
The MOE responded to CNA today, stating that the prioritized public kindergartens (public and non-profit) have achieved a 99% compliance rate in the 2025 academic year (ROC year 114). Only a few counties and cities have not yet reached the 1:12 ratio due to "regional parental childcare needs that still require adjustment." The K-12 Education Administration has supervised these counties and cities to establish management mechanisms, inspecting each kindergarten's student progression situation to ensure stable enrollment and quality of care.
For quasi-public kindergartens (private kindergartens that sign contracts with the government and receive subsidies), the implementation is phased. The 2024 academic year (ROC year 113) was a preparation period, adjustments began in the 2025 academic year (ROC year 114), and the target of 1:12 is expected to be met by the 2026 academic year (ROC year 115).
According to MOE statistics, over 50% of quasi-public kindergartens have already met the target in the 2025 academic year. According to regulations, all quasi-public kindergartens must achieve the 1:12 ratio by the 2026 academic year. Failure to do so will result in a record of violation by local governments and a deadline for improvement. If the target is still not met, it will serve as a basis for terminating the current contract and for considering contract renewal in the next period.
For general private kindergartens, a subsidy approach is adopted. Starting from the 2024 academic year (ROC year 113), the MOE has been assisting with facility improvements, space planning, and administrative adjustments. From the 2025 academic year (ROC year 114), private kindergartens can respond to the teacher-student ratio adjustment policy based on their operational and enrollment status. The K-12 Education Administration will continue to monitor the situation. (Editor: Zhang Mingkun) 1150612
FAQ
What is the teacher-student ratio?
It is the ratio indicating the number of children per teacher.
What is the purpose of this policy?
To improve educational quality as part of measures against the low birth rate.
What happens if a quasi-public kindergarten fails to comply?
It may face a violation record, a deadline for improvement, and ultimately contract termination.