Supporting Taiwan SEN Students' Emotional Wellbeing in Online Education

Empowering Every Student: How Online Learning Transforms SEN Education in Taiwan

Taiwan’s families are increasingly engaging with online schools for SEN students as a flexible and inclusive alternative to traditional classrooms.

At Crimson Global Academy, we believe that every student can find satisfaction in school when they are seen, supported and empowered. This extends to all learners, including SEN and special needs students – from gifted students with high learning potentials to those with specific learning differences or social-emotional needs. Through inclusion and personalisation, every student can find happiness within school.

Emotional Wellbeing in SEN Education

A majority of a student’s time in school is spent within lessons, which makes academic structure crucial towards student satisfaction. Providing special educational needs (SEN) support is a collaborative process involving teachers, parents and students themselves.

It begins with the identification and analysis of learning profiles and creation of an Individual Education Plan (IEP), a document that outlines strategies, needs and strengths.

These strategies may include:

• Access arrangements such as extra time, rest breaks or modified examinations.
• Recorded lessons allowing for students to review content at their own pace.
• Flexible deadlines and extended timeframes to reduce stress and cognitive load.

IEPs are regularly reviewed to ensure the plan remains effective and relevant.

CGA places students based on abilities, rather than age, ensuring that every learner is appropriately challenged while feeling supported. This approach to placement reduces frustration and motivates students whilst enabling acceleration when the student is ready. These key ingredients prioritise student confidence and experience building long-term academic success.

How Crimson Global Academy supports SEN students:

At Crimson Global Academy, inclusion is not a compliance exercise, but a key pillar of the school’s educational philosophy. CGA’s approach to learning revolves around a school environment where students of all learning profiles are seen, supported, respected and empowered for success.

Leading this goal is CGA’s Inclusion Manager (SENCO), Jane Eagle, who possesses 27 years of expertise in inclusive education. Jane ensures all learners receive the necessary support, bringing a wealth of knowledge and compassion to this role and through careful assessment, planning and collaboration with teachers and families.

This approach to SEN support also extends to regular reviews of IEPs and the provision of academic reports giving formal feedback of student performance. Communication is also key, with all parties remaining in touch with the school.

CGA’s pastoral support infrastructure revolves around several pillars:

• Pastoral mentors who monitor emotional wellbeing and motivation.
• Pastoral Deans who lead Houses, supporting community-building and emotional support.
• Form Tutors who offer regular opportunities for check-ins to support student wellbeing and the building of friendships.

This multi-layered approach ensures that all students, regardless of learning profiles, have access to academic, social and emotional support.

Making the most of CGA’s international community:

Crimson Global Academy’s international community ensures that students are met with like-minded peers who share similar academic interests, ideas or hobbies supporting a strong social life whilst pursuing educational goals through:

• Student Leadership opportunities for students who wish to support others and be directly involved in shaping school spirit and community, with positions including managerial and specialist roles. Student leaders can also provide the necessary student-to-student support with minor queries and provide guidance to students from more experienced peers.
• Community Events organised by both staff and student leaders including in-person student meet-ups, Social Days or Guest Speaker events, allowing students to enrich their knowledge and build new connections and friendships all around the world.
• Extracurricular Enrichment as seen in the wealth of student and faculty led clubs focusing on a variety of interests from Economics to Music. Club Fairs display the clubs on offer for a year and provide direct connections between students and club leaders.
• University Application Support for students ready to move on to higher education through admissions counselling and application support.

Approaching SEN support with Online Education

Online education offers a key to the wellbeing of students with special educational needs. For families in Taiwan, online education can offer an individualised, flexible environment supporting varying learning styles and emotional needs. Consequently, students are able to access many exclusive perks specific to an online education:

• Flexible pacing: Allowing students to progress at a speed suited to their abilities, reducing anxiety and building confidence.
• Reduced Sensory and Social Pressures: The online learning environment reduces the noise and overstimulation of traditional learning environments for learners with sensory sensitivities.
• Personalised Support: Through tailored support strategies, access arrangements and targeted pastoral care ensuring that learners are seen and given control of their own education.
• Consistent learning: Recorded lessons and flexible scheduling supports the continuity and consistency of learning in spite of any medical needs and absences.
• Greater autonomy: Giving control to the learner on their approaches to engagement, fostering independence and self-advocacy.

Online learning can also derive benefits from assistive technology such as text-to-speech tools, screen readers, and other accessibility benefits suitable for learners.

Is Online School the Right Choice for those prioritising wellbeing?

Online learning can be a great fit for students if they:

• Find traditional classrooms overwhelming or overstimulating.
• Enjoy independent self-paced learning.
• Require flexibility for medical or emotional reasons.
• Benefit from academic acceleration or personalised learning paths.

Crimson Global Academy offers globally recognised qualifications, including IGCSE, A-Level, APs and the US Diploma, taught by passionate world class teachers.

Speak with a CGA Advisor:

If you are considering an online educational environment which seeks to understand, providing inclusive, flexible and globally-recognised education tailored to support your child’s individual learning profiles, we would be delighted to speak with you.
Speak to an Advisor today to explore how CGA can meet your child's needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is an online school for SEN students?

An online school for SEN students provides personalised education through virtual classes, flexible pacing, and tailored support plans to meet individual learning needs.

2. Does Crimson Global Academy support students with special educational needs?

Yes. CGA offers individualised support plans, pastoral care, and access arrangements to ensure every SEN student is supported academically and emotionally.

3. How does online learning help SEN students in Taiwan?

Online learning reduces sensory overload, offers flexibility, and allows students to learn at their own pace — key benefits for many SEN learners in Taiwan.

4. What qualifications does CGA offer to SEN students?

CGA offers the IGCSE, A-Level, and US Diploma pathways — all globally recognised and accessible to students with a range of learning profiles.