The great American sociologist, historian, and civil rights leader W.E.B. Du Bois (1868-1963) once said: “Education must not simply teach work – it must teach life.” We cannot agree more with this phrase.
Y2 2023 Annual Report, online now!
It Takes a Village to Raise a Child.
—Dedicated to All Those Who Devote Themselves Wholeheartedly to Education
2023 marks Y2’s seventh anniversary. Through the years, we have come to realize that education advocacy is akin to raising a child—both necessitating the collective efforts of a village…
Y2 2022 Annual Report, online now!
One of Y2's visions is to be a resource-sharing platform in Taiwan. Together in the past six years, we've built Y2's image of integrity and working for the common good…
Y2MAC Online In-Depth Session
Y2 Montessori School – Adolescent Community, a boarding program in Zudong, Hsinchu, kicked off in September, 2022, is now looking for our future students joining us in September 2023!
The online in-depth session will be held at 14:00-15:00, March 12, 2023 (Sunday). Fill out the form to reserve a spot!
Registration: https://forms.gle/PtkrCgTEZaTqd4s47
Know more about Y2MAC: https://www.y2edu.org/en/y2ms
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Y2 2021 Annual Report, online now!
Y2 Foundation for Future Education - 2021 Annual Report shares our efforts in the past year, and, more importantly, the aspirations and hopes for education from the perspective of front-line educators, changemakers, and parents.
Y2MAC【Empowerment Scholarship】, apply now!
As one of the first physicians in early 20th century Italy, Maria Montessori created a pedagogy that has and continues to benefit millions of children in all corners of the world.
As tribute to her fearless spirit and wisdom, her desire to nourish independence, peace, and interdependence, as well as her call for equal rights for women, Y2MAC is offering “Empowerment Scholarships” to 6th grade girls.
What we offer
Up to 100% fee waiver for 3 years at Y2MAC (annual tuition fee NTD 376,000), subject to the financial status of the family.
Eligibility criteria
6th grade student
Open-minded
Experience in alternative education or homeschooling is a plus
How to apply
Fill out the linked google form by July 31, 2022. The review will be conducted immediately upon receiving the application.
Wait for our notification after the document review, we will invite you to a mini Q&A session and student/ parent interview. All information will be sent via email.
Contact Freya Wu through (02) 7722-0155 ext. 2202 or email freya.wu@y2edu.org if you require any further information.
We’re Hiring - House Parent(s)!
Are you yearning to live a purposeful life?
Do you want to be part of a motivated team supporting adolescents with a nurturing learning environment in which adolescents can have their needs met?Y2 Montessori Adolescent Community Program will be kicked off soon.
THE ENVIRONMENT
Y2 Montessori Adolescent Community (Y2MAC) is a boarding program in Hsinchu, Taiwan.
We are creating a home-away-from-home where adolescents can build independence in a supportive, accepting, and loving community.
THE ROLE
House Parents are the adult presence and role models for adolescents outside of school hours.
We are looking for caring individuals who can provide nurturing guidance for our adolescents.
There may be opportunities to work with students during the school day, so teaching experience is a plus!
JOIN US, AND LET’S RESHAPE THE FUTURE OF EDUCATION!
Find out more:
https://www.104.com.tw/job/7l4lk?jobsource=company_job
FREE PARENTS TALK ｜BUILDING A DREAM SCHOOL FOR ADOLESCENTS, register now!
Come and find out more at our interactive parents’ talk, “Building a Dream Montessori School for Adolescents,” which will be held on March 5th. It will be free of charge, and we are providing both in-person and online options. Space is limited, so register soon!
Date: Saturday, 5th March, 2022
Time: 14:00 - 16:00
Y2 Montessori Adolescent Program｜Online Parent Series
Over the past few years, Y2 Foundation for Future Education has steadily marched the path of advocacy and practice of Montessori pedagogy. And now, we are ready to unveil the “Y2 Montessori Adolescent Program”!
“Y2 Montessori Adolescent Program” will begin in the 2022 school year, admitting incoming 7th graders to become our co-learning and co-growing partners.
Director of this Program, Jan Gaffney, has over 30 years of Montessori teaching and training experience. Originally from New Zealand, Jan has been the head of Montessori schools in New Zealand and Bali, Indonesia. She is relocating to Taiwan in 2022 to facilitate the development of Montessori adolescent middle & high school education in Taiwan.
We are excited to announce two FREE Parent Workshops led by Jan on Saturday, Dec. 4 and Saturday, Dec. 18. Chinese translation will be provided. Registration is REQUIRED.
Join us! [Y2 School x Life] Project – Envision new ways of learning, working and living!
Join us!
Be the CHANGE you want to see in the world.
[Y2 School x Life] Project by Y2 Foundation for Future Education is looking for adventurous Start-up Team including:
[Learning Guide/Instructor]
[School Administrative Director]
[Social Entrepreneur Specialist]
We want to know more about your potential & vision!
Deadline for Application: 2021. 06. 27
What is Y2 School x Life?
Y2S is an international Montessori boarding school meeting human nature + developmental needs. This is a home away from home.
Y2 2020 Annual Report Online now!
The year 2020 has left a unique and indelible mark on all of us, no matter where in the world we are. The COVID-19 pandemic has redefined “normal” and upended countless lives. Children all around the world have suffered setbacks in education, as schools are shut down and remote learning is instituted.
In this restless year, we have continued to grapple with difficult questions: What is the true essence of education?
2019 Annual Report — Online now!
2019 marks the second anniversary of Y2, a lot has happened in our seemingly short yet long journey. We faced challenges but also opportunities, yet the core of our work never wavered.
Y2 exists to support quality, alternative education choice in Taiwan, because we believe education is the key to a better future and that diversity and the freedom of choice in society are what drive innovation and advancement.
Developing Montessori Environments for Aged Care [POSTPONED]!
Due to the rising temperature of Novel Coronavirus Pneumonia (Covid-19), the workshop was cancelled.
We are issuing full refunds, for questions, please contact: tmec@y2edu.org
The workshop will be postponed, please stay tuned for "Y2 FOUNDATION FOR FUTURE EDUCATION ".
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Y2 2018 ANNUAL REPORT
Y2 2018 ANNUAL REPORT
What do you imagine for the future? What do you expect from education?
Y2 Foundation for Future Education - 2018 Annual Report shares our efforts in the past year, and, more importantly, the aspirations and hopes for education from the perspective of front-line educators, changemakers, and parents.
Taiwan Montessori Education Center is online now!
Y2 works with universities to build an online open-source platform - Taiwan Montessori Education Center (TMEC) for educators, parents, or anyone who just wants to learn more about Montessori!
HIGHLIGHT PHOTOS OF "MONTESSORI PLACE-BASED EDUCATION FOR ADOLESCENTS"!
THANK YOU FOR BEING HERE AND FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION!
"Montessori Place-Based Education for Adolescents" workshop ended successfully last Sunday!
More than 60 educators and parents from Hong Kong, Malaysia, China, and Taiwan participated in the three-day workshop, all work together for the future education for adolescents.
Thank you for being here and for your participation! Your continued support for future MPGI event will be greatly appreciated.