TABLE OF CONTENTS 02 10 Reasons for Learning Chinese in 04 Getting to Know Taiwan 06 More about Taiwan History Climate Geography Culture Ni Hao Cuisine 08 Applying to Learn Chinese in Taiwan Step-by-Step Procedures 09 Scholarships 10 Living in Taiwan Accommodations Services Work Transportation 12 Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language (TOCFL) Organisation Introduction Test Introduction Target Test Taker Test Content Test Format Purpose of the TOCFL TOCFL Test Overseas Contact SC-TOP 14 Chinese Learning Centers in Taiwan - North 34 Chinese Learning Centers in Taiwan - Central 41 Chinese Learning Centers in Taiwan - South 53 Chinese Learning Centers in Taiwan - East 54 International Students in Taiwan 56 Courses at Chinese Learning Centers 60 Useful Links 學 8. High Standard of Living 華 10 REASONS FOR Taiwan’s infrastructure is advanced, and its law-enforcement and transportation, communication, medical and public health systems are 語 LEARNING CHINESE excellent. In Taiwan, foreign students live and study in safety and comfort. 9. Test of Chinese as Foreign IN TAIWAN Language (TOCFL) The Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language (TOCFL), is given to international students to assess their listening 1. A Perfect Place to Learn Chinese and reading comprehension. See p.12-13 for more information） Mandarin Chinese is the official language of Taiwan. The most effective way to learn Mandarin is to study traditional in the modern, Mandarin speaking society of Taiwan. 10. Work While You Study While learning Chinese in Taiwan, students may be able to work part-time. Students will gain experience and a sense of accomplishment

LEARNING CHINESE IN TAIWAN 2. A Repository of Chinese Culture communicating in Chinese, and they can earn some extra money. FOrmoSA The has a great collection of artifacts spanning the history of Chinese civilization. Taiwanese Opera and Glove Puppetry, and aboriginal culture, add to the cultural richness of Taiwan. Nowhere will international students find a better place to experience and learn about Chinese culture. 3. Learn Complete, Traditional Chinese Characters Learning traditional characters makes it easy to identify lexical forms and hard to misunderstand the meaning of words. Moreover, the power and aesthetics of Chinese calligraphy can only be revealed and appreciated through traditional Chinese characters. 4. An Excellent Environment for Learning Chinese 39 Mandarin training centers in Taiwan provide high quality teachers and facilities, a variety of high quality courses for students of all levels of proficiency, and small classes. Most importantly, outside of class, you will be immersed in and culture. Don’t miss it! 5. Available Scholarships To encourage students from foreign countries to learn Chinese, the government provides two scholarships. In addition, some Chinese learning centers provide scholarships. See p.8-9 for more information 6. A Free and Democratic Society Taiwan has a thriving, modern, free and democratic society. It is one Come TO TaiWAN! of the safest countries in the world, and its infrastructure, from power to transportation to telecommunication, is top-notch. 7. Easy to Reach, A Great Place to Travel Taiwan is served by a large number of international airlines and is easily reached from many countries in the world. Domestic airlines, bullet trains, and regional train systems provide excellent transportation within Taiwan.

2 3 學 NORTH 3. Taoyuan 8. Changhua 華 GETTING TO 1. Chung Yuan Christian University Chienko Technology University Mandarin Learning Center Language Center, China University of Science Lunghwa University of Science Chinese Language Section 語 and Technology and Technology KNOW TAIWAN Chinese Courses Language Center Chinese Language Center 9. Yunlin Chinese Culture University National Central University Mandarin Learning Center Chinese Language Program 1 0 . Nantou Taiwan is a modern, free, democratic society whose people are Fu Jen Catholic University of Language Center hardworking, fun-loving, educated and friendly. While eagerly embracing Language Center, 11. Office of International Education 4. the future, the people of Taiwan hold onto traditional values and ideals. Kainan University National Chiayi University Chung Hua University Language Center, Division The family, including ancestors, is of utmost importance; education and Chinese Learning Center Chinese Language Center of Chinese as a Second Language scholarship are held in high esteem; and traditional forms of writing, Ming Chuan University National Chiao Tung University Mandarin Studies & Culture Chinese Language Division, LTRC architecture and art are part of everyday life. Yes, in Taiwan the ancient Center (MSCC) and modern, traditional and new are seamlessly woven together, creating National Chengchi University 5. Yilan SOUTH Chinese Language Center a fascinating, dynamic society like no other in the world. Fo Guang University National Taipei University 12. Mandarin Instruction Center of Education Kun Shan University of Lifelong Education We welcome you Chinese Language Education Center Chinese Language Center National Taiwan Normal University National Cheng Kung University to our friendly Mandarin Training Center College of Liberal Arts, LEARNING CHINESE IN TAIWAN CENTRAL island paradise! National Taiwan University Chinese Language Center Chinese Language Division, 6. Miaoli Southern Taiwan University TAIWAN, Language Center of Technology National Taiwan University Chinese Language Center International Chinese 7. Republic of China Language Program Feng Chia University Chinese Language Center Soochow University Chinese Language Center Chinese Language Center National Chung Hsing University 13. Taipei Chengshih University Chinese Program I-Shou University GEOGRAPHY of Science and Technology National Taichung University Language Center Location Pacific Ocean, 120 km (74.6 mi) off the coast Mandarin Center of Education Kao Yuan University Chinese Language Center of Chinese Language Center Chinese Language Center Providence University National Kaohsiung Area 36,191 km² (13,973.3 sq mi) Chinese Language Education Center Normal University Highest Point (3,952 m=12,965.9 ft) 2. Keelong Tunghai University Center of Language Chinese Language Center Capital City Taipei and Culture Teaching National Sun Yat-sen University Largest City 19 Chinese Language Center National University of Kaohsiung DEMOGRAPHICS Division of Chinese Language, Population Around 23,000,000 Language Center Wenzao Ursuline University Density 645 persons/km² TAi WaN of Languages Ethnic groups Taiwanese people Republic of China 2 Center of Chinese Language 84% Han Taiwanese 14. Pingtung 14% mainland Chinese (Waishengren) 1 National Pingtung University 2% Aboriginal Taiwanese(14 tribes) 3 of Education Official Language Mandarin 5 Language Center 4 National Pingtung University OTHER of Science and Technology 18 Chinese Language Center Currency New Taiwan Dollars (NTD) 6 Electricity Electrical current is 110 volts, 60 cycles, AC EAST Drive On Right 7 15 Calling Code +886 8 15. Hualien 10 Tzu Chi University 9 Center for Language Studies 2% Aboriginal Taiwanese 11 16. Taitung (14 tribes) 17 14% Mainland Chinese (Waishengren) OFFSHORE ISLANDS 84% Han Taiwanese 12 17. Penghu 13 16 18. Kinmen 19. Matsu 20 14 20. Green Island 22 21. Lanyu 22. Little Liuqiu 21

4 5 學 華 MORE ABOUT TAIWAN CULTURE 語 The is a blend of modern and traditional, national and international, unique and universal. Due to Taiwan’s complex political HISTORY history, the influences of indigenous culture, Confucianism, , and Western civilization all can be seen at the same time. The name “Taiwan”, meaning “terraced bay”, was first used in 1430 by Admiral Cheng Ho of the Ming court. In the 16th century, the Portuguese The Japanese occupation of Taiwan from 1895 to 1945 influenced named the island “Ilha Formosa” meaning “Beautiful Island“. The name language, culture, and architecture. Visitors can still find a Japanese-style

【 Formosa was used until the end of WWII. mansion and hear old Japanese songs emanating from nearby taverns. Ilha 臺 Formosa 灣 Situated between northern and southern Asia, Taiwan has long played Taiwan’s aboriginal culture is unique and has started to flourish since the 通

史】 a crucial role in trade and politics. Taiwan’s location brought frequent Ami chant “Jubilant Drinking Song” was sampled in a song to promote the invasions, but also provided the conditions needed for a modern, prosperous 1996 Olympics. However, the dominant culture in Taiwan is still Chinese. and democratic country. Immigrants from mainland China, especially those who arrived in 1949, after civil war, brought Confucianism and Chinese culture to Taiwan. The National Palace Museum has an outstanding collection of 650,000 pieces CLIMATE of ancient Chinese artifacts brought from the Forbidden City, making it LEARNING CHINESE IN TAIWAN In subtropical, northern Taiwan, the temperature during the cool, mild a major attraction for visitors. Visitors also will see ornate temples and winters averages 18°C℃/ 64°F℉. The average temperature rises to 31°C℃/ 88°F℉ traditional Chinese characters. during the hot, humid summers. Southern Taiwan has a tropical, marine climate with generally warm and relatively dry weather. CUISINE In the mountains, temperate conditions prevail. Snow may accumulate In Taiwan, where it seems the people live to eat, it is said that there is a on some of the highest peaks, such as Yu Shan and Ho-Huan Shan. Rain may snack shop every three steps and a restaurant every five. Foods and dishes fall at any time, but the greatest amount usually falls from April to August. from around the world are available in Taiwan. However, Taiwan's native Typhoon season is from May to September. cuisine, which has gained worldwide attention, is unforgettable - try it just once and you will remember it forever. Memorable dishes include: Pearl GEOGRAPHY Milk , Danzai Noodles, Shrimp Pork Soup, Oyster Omelet, Meat Rice Taiwan lies along the western edge of the Pacific Ocean, 193 km (120 miles) Tamales, , Taiwanese Meatballs, Coffin Sandwich, Veggie and off the southeastern coast of mainland China. Taiwan has a land area Meat Wrap, , Steamed Sandwich, and Crushed Ice Dessert. of about 36,000 square km (14,400 square miles) and is nearly bisected by the Tropic of Cancer. The island is shaped somewhat like a sweet potato. Taiwan has broad plains, rolling hills, and precipitous mountains that form the spine of the island. There are six peaks over 3,500m - the highest is Yu Shan at 3,952m - and more than 200 peaks over 3,000m. Swift rivers have carved steep gorges through the mountains. Taroko Gorge, with vertical The Famous rock walls hundreds of meters high, is a wonder of nature. Geothermal activity has produced many hot springs in mountains. Taiwan Snacks Due to the abundant rainfall and generally warm temperatures, vegetation grows rampantly in Taiwan, from lowland agricultural crops to all manner of plant life cloaking the hills and mountains. Due to its unique climate and geography, the flora and fauna of Taiwan are tremendously diverse, and many species are endemic to the island. Taiwanese Meatballs

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6 7 學 Scholarships 華 APPLYING TO There are two government-sponsored scholarships dedicated to helping students learn Chinese in Taiwan. The details of each are shown below. In addition, some Chinese learning centers offer scholarships. Information 語 LEARN CHINESE about these can be obtained from each center’s website. Huayu Enrichment Scholarships Taiwan Scholarship IN TAIWAN Scholarship (HES)

In 2004, MOE, MOFA, MOEA, and National To encourage international students and individuals Science Council of the (NSC) jointly to undertake Chinese language study in Taiwan, Step-by-Step Procedures Description established the Taiwan Scholarship Program the MOE established the Ministry of Education Huayu to encourage outstanding international students STEP 1 Enrichment Scholarship (HES) Program in 2005. Decide to which Chinese learning center you would like to apply. to undertake degree programs in Taiwan. There are several ways to obtain information about each of the language centers in Taiwan. Amount NT$15,000 - 20,000 / month NT$25,000 / month A. See p.14 to p.53

LEARNING CHINESE IN TAIWAN B. Search the website: Study in Taiwan (www.studyintaiwan.org) C. Search the website: Ministry of Education (english.moe.gov.tw) Applicant For post-secondary school students D. Link to each center’s website. For students of Mandarin Studies Qualifications (university or above) E. Contact a language center for further information. STEP 2 english.moe.gov.tw/ct.asp?xItem=12482&CtNode english.moe.gov.tw/ct.asp?xItem=6777&CtNode Determine the cost of studying at the Chinese learning center, Introduction or centers you are most interested in. =11364&mp=1 =10634&mp=1 Go to the language center website to obtain information on the following: A. Tuition & Registration Fees B. Insurance C. Housing More Information STEP 3 MOE english.moe.gov.tw Determine when applications are due and make sure the period of instruction fits your schedule. At some centers, classes may fill Embassies and Missions Abroad www.taiwanembassy.org quickly, so it is best to send your application well before the deadline. STEP 4 Complete your application. Prepare the following documents for the language center. A. A completed application form. B. A copy of your passport. C. An original copy of your personal financial statement, valid within the last 6 months. The requirements for this statement will be specified Come aND by the center. expErIeNCE LifE! D. Diploma/admission letters (varies from center to center). E. Research proposal (varies from center to center). F. 2-4, 1x1-inch photos (see learning center website for details). G. Insurance certificate. STEP 5 If you are accepted, you will receive a formal letter of admission. You must then apply for a visa to study in Taiwan. STEP 6 Visa application Take the following documents to the nearest ROC embassy, consulate or representative agency to apply for entry visas to enter Taiwan. Further information A. A certificate of enrollment issued by the Chinese language center. about visas: B. Proof of financial support. C. A passport, valid for no less than six months and having blank pages Bureau of Consular Affairs (BOCA) Website: sufficient for permits, visas and stamps. In addition, bring one copy www.boca.gov.tw of your passport. D. One copy of the completed visa application form, to be signed by the applicant in person, and two 2x2-inch color photos taken within from the last six months. E. A health certificate issued within the last three months. 8 9 學 Transportation 華 LIVING IN TAIWAN 語 1. Accommodations By Train By Highway Bus Some Chinese learning centers provide on-campus dormitories. Each The railway network along the coastline Long distance highway bus services provided dormitory houses only men or only women. Typically, 4 to 6 students share is another economic option for traveling around by private transportation companies are very a room. The number of beds is limited. Taiwan. There are four classes of passenger seats: popular. They have an extensive network and If dormitories are unavailable or you prefer a different living arrangement, Tze-chiang, Chu-kuang, Fu-hsing and economy. a frequent service schedule. Tickets are usually off-campus apartments, including studios and flats, are available. Most Traveling by train is recommended on public competitively priced and some bus companies Note Chinese learning centers provide information about local rentals on the holidays because it can avoid the hustle and even provide 24 hour service. internet. Depending on the accommodation’s type, quality and location, rent bustle of the long distance highway bus service. Tsuei Ma-Ma Foundation website ranges from NT$3,000 to 9000 per month. For further information please see Advanced ticket reservations are recommended. www.tmm.org.tw/English/index.html the Tsuei Ma-Ma Foundation website. By Passenger Car 2. Services In Taiwan, cars are driven on the right. Students LEARNING CHINESE IN TAIWAN INSURANCE By Air with international driver licenses may drive in Foreigners with an Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) who have resided in There are six domestic airlines providing services Taiwan. However, driving is not recommended Taiwan for four months must enroll in the National Health Insurance (NHI) between major cities such as Taipei, Taichung, for those who are unfamiliar with the unique program at a local administrative office. Before they are eligible for the Tainan, Kaohsiung and Hualien. Prior reservations road and traffic conditions in Taiwan. Traffic is NHI program, students can purchase their own insurance or participate in a are always required. heavy and car drivers must watch out for slow- temporary health insurance program offered by the foreign students’ office moving pedestrians and bicyclists, fast-moving at their educational institution. motorcycles and scooters, as well as other cars, buses and trucks. Drivers have to be extra Foreigners, who have lost their residence status because they no longer cautious. International or foreign driver license hold a valid ARC or have left Taiwan permanently, will also lose their right By Taiwan High holders can apply for ROC driver licenses at the to participate in the NHI program. They must withdraw their subscription to Speed Rail (THSR) local Motor Vehicles Office. the NHI program through their group insurance applicant (their employers If you would like to save time, THSR is another or local administration offices) and then return their NHI card to the group choice. While traveling from Taipei to Kaohsiung insurance applicant and pay the premiums in full before leaving Taiwan. takes 5 hours by train and 6 hours by car, the When traveling overseas for a short period of time, either on business or on THSR takes only 1.5 hours. Advanced reservations vacation, and then returning to Taiwan with a valid ARC, foreigners must By Metro/Subway are recommended. remain enrolled in the NHI program. In Taipei and Kaohsiung, the metro system BANK ACCOUNTS (MRT) provides convenient and comfortable transportation. There are ten major routes Most banks offer foreign currency exchange and bank services in NT dollars. in Taipei and two major routes in Kaohsiung, Foreign students can open bank accounts with their passports and ARC cards. By Motorcycle/ covering different parts of the two cities and Individual who wants to open an account without an ARC card needs to get extend to some parts of Taipei County. Metro a universal identification number at the local police office. Scooter & Bicycle fares range from NT$20 to NT$65 (USD 0.6-2). POSTAGE Motorcycles and scooters are very popular Chunghwa Post, the postal service of Taiwan, provides international and means of transportation. Most universities domestic mail services to the public. There are over a thousand branches, provide motorcycle/scooter parking around distributed all over the island, providing regular and express postal service. campus for students. Bicycles are widely used By Bus & Taxi Foreign students can apply for a postal box at the nearest branch. within campuses. Bicycle racks can be found throughout campuses. Each major city has its own bus system. Fares are In addition, most convenience stores serve as pick up locations for inexpensive and service is frequent. Taxi fares international and domestic express services. Students who receive Taiwan start at NT$70 (USD 2.3) and increase with the Further information Scholarship need to open an account at a post office of Chunghwa Post. time and distance traveled. It is a good idea to about National Health have the name of your hotel or address written Insurance (NHI) 3. Work in Chinese when you travel by taxi. It’s a health insurance for all people International students who have attended school in Taiwan or in Taiwan since 1995. The main goals are a language program for one year, can work in Taiwan when one of the to improve patients' access to health care by easing their financial burden and to following applies: make sure that no one would be forced A. Events of a serious nature have affected their financial ability to support into bankruptcy by a serious illness. themselves or continue their education, and the student can provide www.nhi.gov.tw/english evidence of such circumstances. B. An academic research institution at the student's school requires a foreign student to provide assistance in its work. How C. The student needs to take part in an off-campus internship related CoNvENieNT! to his or her field of study

10 11 學 Target Test Taker Purpose of the TOCFL 華 TEST OF CHINESE The TOCFL is designed for non-native speakers of TOCFL testing takers who passed the requirement of Chinese. Those who wish to know about their level of TOCFL will receive. The certificate can serve as a Chinese 語 Chinese proficiency, or those who want to study, work or proficiency credential for: AS A FOREIGN do business in Chinese speaking countries are welcome Applying for the “Taiwan Scholarship” to take the test. Applying for academic programs at colleges LANGUAGE(TOCFL) Test Content or universities in Taiwan. Serving as a reference of Chinese subject proficiency The authentic materials used in TOCFL are extracted for University Entrance Committee for Overseas from materials in daily life, such as advertisements, Chinese Students. public announcements, notices, letters, memos, time Organization Introduction Serving as a job-required proof of Chinese schedules, and weather broadcasts. In addition, these The Steering Committee for the Test Of Proficiency-Huayu (SC-TOP) language proficiency. diversified texts are derived from a variety of fields, was established in November 2005 under the direction of the Ministry including literature, science, art, geography, and history. The certificate of TOCFL can be used as an official of Education of R.O.C. Originally “Chinese Language Testing Center” document when applying for admission to and renamed in January 2007, the Committee aims to develop and promote undergraduate and graduate programs in Taiwan. an effective Chinese assessment system, mainly the Test of Chinese as Test Format Also, many international businesses such as LG, adopt

LEARNING CHINESE IN TAIWAN a Foreign Language (TOCFL), for Chinese learners worldwide to assess their The content of the test in general focuses on everyday TOCFL as reference for their employee dispatch Chinese proficiency. speech incorporated in various situations. programs in Taiwan.

Test Introduction Band A TOCFL Test Overseas The Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language (TOCFL) is a standardized TOCFL Listening Band A is for beginning learners of To meet the demand of numerous international Chinese language proficiency test developed for non-native speakers of Chinese. It is Chinese. The content is mainly on topics of daily life learners, the SC-TOP has started to provide overseas the result of a joint project of the Mandarin Training Center, the Graduate uses, such as travel, transportation, medical care, TOCFL Testing in Taiwan jobs, etc. The content is practical and also interesting, test services since 2006. Candidates can now choose to Institute of Teaching Chinese as a Second Language, and the Psychological 2014 TOCFL schedule without the seriousness in traditional tests. There are take the TOP test in Japan, Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, Testing Center of National Taiwan Normal University. The research project 50 multiple-choice items arranged in three sections: www.sc-top.org.tw/english/registration.php Indonesia, Malaysia, U.S.A., , Paraguay, U.K., started in August 2001, and the tests started to be conducted in 2003. So far, Responding to Pictures, Q&A Comprehension, and Registration France, Russia, Poland, and Australia etc. Also, the SC- ap1.sc-top.org.tw/Web/Tester/Login.do it has served test takers from over 60 countries. The new version of TOCFL is Dialogue Comprehension. Each test item comes with three options. The time for the test is around TOP plans to increase test locations annually. For more developed since 2008, to become available in 2013. 60 minutes; TOCFL Reading Band A is for beginning information, please visit the website www.sc-top.org.tw. The new version of the TOCFL has three proficiency bands: Band A, Band B, learners of Chinese. The content is mainly on topics of daily life uses, such as travel, transportation, medical and Band C. Each of the bands has two levels. Therefore, there are a total care, jobs, etc. The content is practical and also of six levels: Levels 1 to 6. The items on the test of each level are 50 multiple interesting, without the seriousness in traditional tests. Contact SC-TOP choice items, to be answered in 60 minutes. Test takers can choose the test There are 50 items arranged in four sections: Sentence Tel:：+886-2-77345638 levels best suited to them based on their Chinese language proficiency and Comprehension, Picture Description, Gap Filling, and Paragraph Completion. The time for the test is 60 Fax:：+886-2-33432413 learning background. minutes. E-mail:：[email protected] Band A Band B Website:：www.sc-top.org.tw/ TOCFL Listening Band B has a total of 50 multiple- Learning Hours (in Taiwan) 120-360 hours choice items arranged in two sections: Conversation Mailing Address:：P.O. BOX 7-400 Taipei City and Monologue. Each test item comes with four 10699 Taiwan Learning Hours (in other area) 240-720 hours options. The time for the test is around 60 minutes; Location:：5~6F., No.6, Lane 5, Qingtian St., Da-an TOCFL Reading Band B has a total of 50 multiple-choice Vocabulary Base 500-1,000 words items arranged in two sections: Gap Filling and Reading , Taipei City, Taiwan (R.O.C.) Comprehension. Each test item comes with four Band B options. The time for the test is 60 minutes. Sec. 2, Roosevelt Rd. National Taiwan MRT Guting Station Learning Hours (in Taiwan) 360-960 hours Band C Normal University TOCFL Listening Band C has a total of 50 multiple- Learning Hours (in other area) 720-1920 hours choice items arranged in two sections: Conversation Library and Monologue. Each test item comes with four National Taiwan Vocabulary Base 2,500-5,000 words options. The time for the test is around 60 minutes; Normal University TOCFL Reading Band C has a total of 50 multiple-choice Qingtian Band C items arranged in two sections: Gap Filling and Reading Post office Comprehension. Each test item comes with four Learning Hours (in Taiwan) More than 960 hours options. The time for the test is 60 minutes. Streering Committee for the Sec. 1, Heping E. Rd. Learning Hours (in other area) More than 1,920 hours Test of Proficiency-Huayu, 5-6F Qingtian St.

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12 13 北部 到 China University of Science and Technology north 台 CHINESE LEARNING Chinese Courses Language Center | Taipei City 灣 No.245, Sec. 3, Academia Rd., Nangang Dist., Taipei City 11581, Taiwan (R.O.C.) CENTERS IN TAIWAN Tel: +886-2-27821862 ext.271 Fax: +886-2-27852344 Email: [email protected] Website: aca.cust.edu.tw/language/chinese/index.html

Please check the website for the latest information:

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Student Eligibility & Age Location & Facilities Applicants must be over 18 years old and are required CUST is situated in the east of Taipei City, and is served by to have completed at least high school education. four bus routes, with the nearest MRT station a 10-minute journey. The language center has 60 computers for student Introduction use, along with a coffee shop where students can practice Courses are offered from beginners to advanced based speaking Chinese to staff members. Besides, the library has on the Chinese level of the individual student. Classes many computers and a number of books for students to are conducted in small sizes to ensure that the listening, learning Chinese. speaking, reading and writing ability of each member can improve quickly. Students can learn Chinese based Local Attractions on varying and interesting subjects. They can also receive CUST is located at the foot of a low mountain range in the intensive help in preparing for TOCFL (Test of Chinese as east of Taipei City. The Jilong river (with its walking and cycle Foreign Language) or HSK (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi or the path), Nangang exhibition hall, the beautiful Nangang park, Chinese Proficiency Test) as their request. Our Mandarin , and the skyscraper are all nearby, courses are fun and effective being taught by experienced the latter situated next to a number of department stores and well-trained teachers. and a movie theater complex. Scholarships Popular Course N/A Regular Program, Short-term Program Accommodation All international students will be provided with on-campus dormitory-style housing. Dormitory Fee Deposit US$50 Price per term Male (2 beds): US$450 Female (4 beds): US$400 Rental Information http://studaffirs.cust.edu.tw/counsel/ dorm_safe.htm

Tuition & Registration Tuition & Registration Application Course Type Period of Study Start Date Total Hours Class Size Fee (NTD) Fee (USD) Deadline 2014/02/01 March / June / September 150 hrs NTD 27,000 USD 1,000 + 20 2014/05/01 Regular Program 3 months 2-15 people 2014/08/01

December 120 hrs NTD 24,000 USD 800 + 20 2014/11/01

Individual Program 1 USD 17 / hr + 17

Short-Term Program 2-3 Weeks According to groups’ schedules 3-15 people Depends on courses

14 15 北部 到 Chinese Culture University Chung Hua University north 台 Mandarin Learning Center | Taipei City Chinese Language Center | Hsinchu City

灣 Rm. 406, 4F., No.231, Sec. 2, Jianguo S. Rd., Da-an Dist., Taipei City No.707, Sec. 2, Wufu Rd., Xiangshan Dist., Hsinchu City 30012, Taiwan (R.O.C.) 10659,Taiwan (R.O.C.) Tel: +886-3-5186175 / +886-3-5186176 Tel: +886-2-27005858 ext.8131, 8136 Fax: +886-3-5186174 Fax: +886-2-27081257 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: international.chu.edu.tw Website: mlc.sce.pccu.edu.tw

Student Eligibility & Age Scholarships Please prepare the following documents either in English School without any providing scholarships or in Chinese. The documents will not be returned to you NORTHERN TAIWAN NORTHERN after submitting. Please make copies for yourself if needed. Accommodation We suggest you to apply through the online system. MLC provides a range of different prices for your Online registration: http://scedna.sce.pccu.edu.tw/MLCSite/ accommodation during your study term in Taiwan. Choose Member/MemberJoin.aspx according to your personal budget. Enroll in our home-stay program or stay at youth hostel or even a fancy 4-star hotel, 1. If you do not need student visa, you need to prepare: all of which are conveniently located in the heart of Taipei a. Application form. city. Currently, we are the only university and mandarin b. Two passport photos (2 inch by 2 inch) learning center that provides home stay and accommodation. c. One copy of passport. 2. Need to apply for Admission Letter for student visa Location & Facilities Admission Letters require three working days processing School is located on JianGuo South Road, Taipei, is a time from the submission of tuition fees. Please pay new modern teaching building, adequate lighting, air- tuition fees as early as possible. conditioned comfort, in addition to the high quality 3. You also need to submit the following requirements： teaching environment, each classroom are assisted teaching If any document is insufficient, MLC will not offer any equipment, the basement also provides a convenient digital certification for visa extension. learning center to facilitate the students' self-learning and a. A copy of the high school/university enrollment the Internet. certificate, transcript or diploma. b. An original financial statement issued by your bank Local Attractions Student Eligibility & Age technology at their fingertips. Our modern facilities include with at least US$2000 valid within 3 months. A letter The school is located due JianGuo South Road, Heping East No limit the multimedia classrooms, computer centre with free (original copy signed and endorsed) from a sponsor Road intersection, close to Daan Forest Park, Taipei Municipal internet access, library, arts centre, counseling centre, health or guarantor with a bank statement is also acceptable Library, is centrally located and easily accessible locations, Introduction centre, housing service, international student office and two should you not have a bank account. a great place for learners education Chung Hua University (CHU) is a leading university in the cafeterias. Athletic and recreational services are excellent private sector, provides both students and faculty with at CHU. Introduction Popular Course an unique learning and research environment. The The Mandarin Learning Center (MLC) of Chinese Culture The Mandarin Learning Center at Chinese Culture University University is in the city of Hsinchu, about 72 kilometers Local Attractions University is strongly devoted to offering practical offers practical Mandarin Courses to non-native speakers of south of Taipei and 15-minutes drive from downtown 1. The Eastern Gate Mandarin Courses to International students from all the Chinese language from across 220 countries worldwide. Hsinchu. Located on a plateau of Hsinchu city, with a land 2. Canal Around international destinations throughout the year, with Course range from 2 week short-term courses to 72 week of more than 20 hectares, the campus is surrounded by 3. Image Museum courses starting every mouth. Courses are constantly courses, both traditional and simplified Chinese for: naturally beautiful hills. 4. Hsinchu City Hall updated, and are to create an active interest for beginners 1. Beginners to advanced level learners 5. Firefighting Museum to advanced levels; from kids to adult learners; for working 2. Kids to adult learners Scholarships 6. Chen Huang Temple professionals to those interested in seeking a career in 3. Expatriates and foreign working nationals, and Mandarin Language Scholarship 7. Teaching Chinese as a Second Language (TCSL). 4. Teacher training certification programs teaching Chinese A waiver of tuition and if needs be, a monthly stipend up 8. Science Park Life Hub as a Second Language. (TCSL) to NT$5,000 will be provided. 9. Industrial Technology Research Institute The stipends will be awarded monthly based on the 10. Jin Shan Temple 11. Green Grass Lake Tuition & Registration Tuition & Registration Application students’ attendance records and academic performance. Course Type Period of Study Start Date Total Hours Class Size Fee (NTD) Fee (USD) Deadline 12. Hsinchu Botanical Garden Accommodation 13. Eighteen Peaks Mountain According to 3 months Every NTD 22,000 Around USD 735 Student Dormitory 14. Horizon and Sea Viewing Area Intensive Class 165 hrs 10-12 people Early Bird Payment (12 weeks) Month NTD 300 Around USD 10 Deadline All international students are eligible to apply for on- campus dormitory and share rooms with Taiwanese Popular Course Jianguo Campus At least 20 hours of students. The cost is NT$10000 to NT$15000 (apx. US$333 to 1. Mandarin Beginner Class Decide by Decide by instruction must be 1 Hour: NTD 600 / person Individual Program 1-4 people Around USD 300-400 Three days before US$500) for each student per semester. The accommodation 2. Mandarin Intermediate Class students students signed up for at the Zhongxiao Campus is also available for summer term. Please make the contact 3. Mandarin Advanced Class time of registration 1 Hour: NTD 500 / person as early as possible to check the availability of vacancy. The class is designed for complete beginners, and starts To the Ponit Class with learning phonetics and use of the Romanization for Expatriates and NTD 4,000 Around USD 133 Week before class 8 weeks Every Week 16 hrs 1-4 people Location & Facilities foreign working NTD 300 Around USD 10 courses system. The goal of the class is to develop an accurate nationals Chung Hua University is situated in the city of Hsinchu. pronunciation and communication skills for everyday One term: NTD 20,000 One term: USD 667 With high-tech computer labs and executive classroom, different situation. Two terms: NTD 36,000 Two terms: USD 1,200 CHU students have some of the best and newest Summer To begin enrollment Every July Registration: NTD 300 Registration: USD 10 Mandarin Language 6 weeks 240 hrs 10-15 people descendants amount and August Camp Early Bird-Register EarlyBird-Register until full Tuition & Registration Tuition & Registration Application Course Type Period of Study Start Date Total Hours Class Size One term: NTD 18,000 One term: USD 600 Fee (NTD) Fee (USD) Deadline Two terms: NTD 32,000 Two terms: USD 1,067 General Courses 4 months 2013/09/09 270 hrs 5-10 people NTD 43,500 Around USD 1,476 Teacher training certification About 2 Every Before the 1st day One month programs teaching 96 hrs 6-20 people NTD 17,000 Around USD 567 General Courses 4 months 2014/02/17 270 hrs 5-10 people NTD 43,500 Around USD 1,476 months Month of course before class start Chinese as a Second Language. (TCSL) Intensive Summer Courses 2 months 2014/07/01 135 hrs 5-10 people NTD 21,800 Around USD 738

16 17 北部 到 Chung Yuan Christian University Fo Guang University north 台 Mandarin Learning Center | Taoyuan County Mandarin Instruction Center of Lifelong Education | Yilan City

灣 No.200, Chung pei Rd., Chung-Li City, Taoyuan County 32023, Taiwan (R.O.C.) No.257, Sec. 3, Zhongshan Rd., Yilan City, Yilan County 26044, Taiwan (R.O.C.) Tel: +886-3-2651324 Tel: +886-3-9313343 ext.103 Fax: +886-3-2651328 Fax: +886-3-9315904 Email: [email protected]; [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.facebook.com/cmlcycu Website: clic.fguweb.fgu.edu.tw/index.phtml NORTHERN TAIWAN NORTHERN

Student Eligibility & Age Facilities Age18 and above, for summer camp from age 12 to 30 Air-conditioned classrooms, study room, library, swimming pool, student lounge, language labs, computing and sport Introduction facilities. Mandarin Learning Center, a government-recognized Student Eligibility & Age Location & Facilities center for teaching Chinese as a foreign language. Local Attractions Age 16-80 The center is conveniently located at Fo Guang University’s We offer five kinds of courses: Chung Yuan Christian University is only a 5-minute walk to modern city-center facility in downtown Yilan. There are Chung Yuan night market; a 15-minute walk to Zhong-Li city Introduction museums and cultural settings near the center. Interesting 1. General course, which includes daily Chinese, Practical and train station; a 50-minute train to Taipei city; a 20-minute Fo Guang University Lifelong Education emphasizes activities are held year-round, such as Traditional Opera Business Chinese, Practical Chinese for Travel, and bus ride to Taoyuan city; a 30-minute bus ride to Leofoo small sized Mandarin classes. All aspects of the learning Festivals and an International Boat Race. Facilities include Chinese Culture. amusement park and Window on China theme park, environment have been considered in building a new kind a comprehensive reference library, language lab, a well 2. Language & culture camp. Our camp provides a and an hour drive to National Forest and National Park. of seat of learning in Taiwan where the spirit of humanities- equipped computer room with internet connections, exercise wonderful opportunity for students from 12-30 years old based study and education can flower and flourish. In line room, individual lockers, coffee makers, TV and refrigerator. to learn Chinese, culture and make international friends! Popular Course with its founding spirit, we dedicated to serving the needs 3. One-one-one course, which aims at foreign students who 1. General course, which includes daily Chinese, of non-native speakers of Chinese all over the world who Local Attractions are business men. Practical Business Chinese, Practical Chinese for Travel, are seeking an integrated education in Chinese language Fo Guang Language Instruction Center is located close to 4. General course (for company), which is the teacher and Chinese Culture. and culture. An experienced faculty and comprehensive Yilan night market. You can travel to Turtle island. Forest teaching Mandarin in your company. 2. Language & culture camp. Our camp provides a wonderful curriculum provide students with a keen interest in Chinese Resort, Jiaosi Hot Spring, Su-ao Cold Spring. Yilan Green Scholarships opportunity for students to learn Chinese, culture and language, thoughts, customs and culture with the requisite Expo, National Center for Traditional Arts, Yilan Distillery, make international friends! training and guidance to speak effectively. We also offer Yilan Bamboo Hedge, and the Museum of Yilan Government N/A 3. One-on-one course, which aims at foreign students who the Flexible Hours Program which is designed for students History. Accommodation are business men. who require flexible learning arrangements. Further information 4. General course (for company), which is the teacher N/A Scholarships 1. Yilan Tourism: http://tourism.e-ladn.gov.tw/ teaching Mandarin in your company. 2. Cultural Affairs Bureau Yilan County: N/A Location & Facilities http://www.ilccb.gov.tw Location Accommodation 3. National Center for Traditional Arts: www.ncfta.gov.tw/ CYCU Campus is near Taoyuan International Airport, 1. Housing: http://staffair.fgu.edu.tw/2news/super_pages. Zhong-Li city, and Chung Yuan night market. It is Popular Course php?ID=2page201. 2-preson in one room will be charged surrounded by shops and restaurants making it a great One-on-one classes, Small group classes, The Mandarin to NT7,600, 3-4person in one room will be charge to place for both study and visit. Tour, Subsidiary Course, Chinese characters, Pronunciation, NT6,600 for each 4 months. Outdoor culture activities, Chinese Presentation. 2. Renting a house in Yilan city will be more convenient Tuition & Registration Tuition & Registration Application Course Type Period of Study Start Date Total Hours Class Size and cheaper. A student could get the information from Fee (NTD) Fee (USD) Deadline Fo Guang staff. Winter-term program 2013/12/09-2014/03/12 165 hrs 5-16 people NTD 26,900 USD 950 Tuition & Registration Tuition & Registration Application Spring-term program 2014/03/20-2014/06/06 165 hrs 5-16 people NTD 26,900 USD 950 Course Type Period of Study Start Date Total Hours Class Size 10:00-13:00 Oversea applicant: Fee (NTD) Fee (USD) Deadline Summer-term or Six weeks before 2014/03/10-2014/05/30 Register Fee Register Fee 2014/06/16-2014/08/29 165 hrs 5-16 people NTD 26,900 USD 950 Overseas program 13:00-16:00 the term start. 2014/06/09-2014/08/29 NTD 1,500 USD 50 General Courses *1 3 months 180 hrs 4-6 people Applications 2 2014/09/09-2014/11/28 Autumn-term months before 2014/09/09-2014/11/25 165 hrs 5-16 people NTD 26,900 USD 950 2014/12/08-2015/02/27 NTD 36,000 USD 1,290 program the semester. Register Fee Register Fee Local Application One-one-one Course Depend on your Depend on Two weeks before 24 hrs 1 person NTD 11,760 USD 415 Up to Depends NTD 1,500 NTD 1,500 2 weeks before (On campus) schedule your schedule the term starts. Flexible Program *2 Up to request Up to request request on total hrs Tuition Fee Depends Tuition Fee Depends the start of the One-one-one Course Depend on your Depend on Two weeks before on total hours on total hours semester. 24 hrs 1 person NTD 24,000 USD 845 (In Company) schedule your schedule the term starts. *1. The general courses are opened 4 terms per year: Spring (March to May), Summer (June to August), Fall (September to November), and Winter (December General Course Depend on your Two weeks before to February). Every Month 24 hrs 3-8 people NTD 28,800 USD 1,010 (In Company) schedule the term starts. *2. ONE-on ONE: NTD 550(USD18.4) per hours. Fo Guang could create courses depends on students’ requirements.

18 19 北部 到 Fu Jen Catholic University Kainan University north 台 Language Center, Office of International Education | New Taipei City Chinese Learning Center | Taoyuan County

灣 No.510, Zhongzheng Rd., Xinzhuang Dist., New Taipei City 24205, Taiwan (R.O.C.) Taoyuan Campus: No.1, Kainan Rd., Luzhu , Taoyuan County 33857, Taiwan (R.O.C.) Tel: +886-2-29052414 / +886-2-29053721 /+886-2-29052487 /+886-2-29052071 Taipei campus: No.6, Sec. 1, Jinan Rd., Zhongzheng Dist., Taipei City 10051, Taiwan (R.O.C.) Fax: +886-2-29052166 Tel: +886-3-3412500 ext.4640 / +886-2-33224533 ext.18 Email: [email protected] Fax: +886-3-270-5542 / +886-2-2356-7515 Website: www.lc.fju.edu.tw Email: [email protected]; [email protected] Website: www.knu.edu.tw/CLC/cht/index.html NORTHERN TAIWAN NORTHERN

Student Eligibility & Age Location & Facilities No limit. Those who are below 18 years old require a guardian 1. Location: 10 kilometers from Taipei City, very accessible by or friend to assist them during their stay in Taiwan. public transportation. 2. Facilities: Air-conditioned classrooms, AV rooms, study Introduction room, student lounge and university facilities (language Student Eligibility & Age Taipei campus Established in 1964, one of the oldest non-degree Chinese labs, libraries, computing and sport facilities, etc.) No limit. Close to MRT Taipei and Shandao Temple Station, famous language learning centers in Taiwan. night-markets, and shopping centers. Local Attractions Features Introduction 1. Flexibility & variety in class arrangement. 1. The Lin Family Mansion and Garden Chinese Learning Center (CLC) of Kainan University has Local Attractions 2. Teaches traditional or simplified Chinese characters/ (www.linfamily.tpc.gov.tw) been founded in 2009. The goal of CLC is to develop a Taoyuan Campus Zhuyin or Pinyin. 2. National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall management system to support the Chinese education 1. Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport 3. Small-class size. (www.cksmh.gov.tw/) of global enterprises and language schools. In the CLC, 2. Taoyuan Tourist Night Market 4. Learning combined with cultural classes & activities. 3. Taipei 101 students come from different cultures and language 3. Taimall: The biggest shopping mall in Luchu. It takes about (www.taipei-101.com.tw/) backgrounds and they share the common goal of learning 10-15 minutes driving distance from Kainan to Taimall. Scholarships 4. National Palace Museum to communicate in Chinese effectively. Many students have www.taimall.com.tw N/A (www.npm.gov.tw) never learned Chinese before they enroll in Mandarin Taipei campus Center. No matter your motive for learning Chinese or the Accommodation Popular Course 1. Taiwan Railways level of your Chinese, CLC will do all it can to help you 2. MRT Shandao Temple Station, http://english.trtc.com.tw/ Class levels: elementary, intermediate and advanced. 1. Dormitory: limited number of rooms in the university make rapid progress. 3. Nation Taiwan Museum, http://formosa.ntm.gov.tw/web/ dormitories. Facilities in the room include: Air 1. Regular/General Mandarin courses. en/exhibition.aspx conditioner, bed, table, chair, clothes closet and 2. Cognate courses: Pronunciation, Conversation, TOCFL Scholarships 4. SHIN KONG shopping mall telephone (Receiving calls is free.), internet connection. Preparation, Business Chinese, Chinese Chorus, Chinese N/A 2. Off-campus housing: www.dsa.fju.edu.tw/. Writing, Calligraphy, Chinese Painting, Shadow boxing, Judo. Popular Course 3. Home stay on weekends: Provided only for students of 3. Special courses (Classical Chinese, Taiwanese, Chinese Accommodation General Course: Kainan University Chinese Learning Center the study tour program. philosophy, Catholic Catechism, etc.) N/A offers flexible and different levels programs in Mandarin 4. Study tour program for groups. Location & Facilities learning that help students achieve their individual language- learning goals. Different teaching techniques and classroom Taoyuan Campus Tuition & Registration Tuition & Registration Application activities are used at each level of student programs. Course Type Period of Study Start Date Total Hours Class Size Our center is located on the campus of Kainan University, Fee (NTD) Fee (USD) Deadline in Luchu near Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. 2014/03/03 180 hrs 4-7 people NTD 25,480 Around USD 849 2014/01/15 Many of the classrooms are furnished with audio and General course + 2014/06/03 180 hrs 4-7 people NTD 25,480 USD 849 2014/04/15 3 months video equipments, including DVD players, projectors, and Cognate class 2014/09/01 180 hrs 4-7 people NTD 25,480 USD 849 2014/07/15 2014/12/01 165 hrs 4-7 people NTD 23,440 USD 781 2014/10/15 networked computers. 5 weeks 2014/07/01 75 hrs 4-7 people NTD 11,100 USD 370 2014/05/15 Summer sessions 3 weeks 2014/08/04 45 hrs 4-7 people NTD 7,020 USD 234 2014/06/15 Tuition & Registration Tuition & Registration Application Course Type Period of Study Start Date Total Hours Class Size Fee (NTD) Fee (USD) Deadline Study tour program flexible date 2014/01/20 Two weeks Basic, Intermediate and 2014/04/28 P.s. 3 months 150 hrs 6-12 people NTD 26,000 About USD 870 before the Advanced Program 2014/07/28 1. Typical LC school year divided into quarters (Fall quarter, Winter quarter, Spring quarter, Summer quarter). courses begin 2. Tuition Rates are quoted in NT Dollars and subject to change without notice. The exchange rate of USD to NTD is 1 to 30. Actual rate may vary. 2014/10/20 3. Speech Lab. Fee (one time fee for absolute beginners for accurate pronunciation drills at the beginning of the quarter): NT$958 4. All full-time students are required to take 12 hours of regular course (general course) and 3 hours of cognate course (a total of 15 hours) per week. Individual Course Flexible date 20-150 hrs 1 people Any time

20 21 北部 到 Lunghwa University of Science and Technology Ming Chuan University north 台 Chinese Language Center | Taoyuan County Mandarin Studies and Culture Center | Taipei City

灣 No.300, Sec. 1, Wanshou Rd., Guishan Shiang, Taoyuan County 33306, Taiwan (R.O.C.) No.250, Sec. 5, Zhongshan N. Rd., Shilin Dist., Taipei City 11103, Taiwan (R.O.C.) Tel: +886-2-82093211 ext.6770 Tel: +886-2-882-4564 ext.2405 Email: [email protected] Fax: +886-2-8861-3491 Website: www.ctc.lhu.edu.tw/ctc/ Email: [email protected] Website: www.mcu.edu.tw/admin/mscc/chinese/index.htm NORTHERN TAIWAN NORTHERN

Student Eligibility & Age Student Bus ( Taipei campus—Taoyuan campus) Over 18 years old It takes about 60 to 80 minutes per trip between Taipei and Taoyuan campus. Busses run from 8:00 to 22:00 and there is a Introduction bus every 2 hours on average. In order to meet the demands of a rapidly globalizing Computer Facilities Chinese Language market, Ming Chuan University A wireless digital communication system is already set established the Mandarin Studies & Culture Centre (MSCC) up on campus. With a personal computer and wireless in 2002, with its prime responsibility to develop and networking card, teachers and students can get online promote Mandarin education, cultural exchange and social anytime, anywhere. In addition, most classrooms have access activities. Ming Chuan University has four educational to an “e-learning system”, which allows access to searching and administrative Departments that accept international information online everywhere on campus. students and arrange study opportunities for students Cafeteria & Shops from all over the world since 2001. The first year saw ten The cafeteria and shops are open daily during semesters for students from Russia, Korea, Mongolia and Tibet attend meals and snacks. classes. During the following years, the number of students increased. By 2008, MSCC was teaching approximately Campus Health Services Center a hundred of international students, and this number is The Health Services Center is available to all students. The steadily increasing by ten to fifteen people per year. campus nurse and the doctor are in attendance every day. Sports Facilities Scholarships 1. Outdoor Playing Courts: General Foreign Students' Scholarship Basketball/tennis courts and two volleyball courts This scholarship program is promulgated in accordance 2. Indoor multipurpose gymnasium: with “Scholarships for Foreign Students” from the Ministry First floor: 4 courts for badminton and table tennis of Education, ROC. Note: Fund availability may be vary due facilities to different programs. Second floor: dancing rooms and fitness center Applicants must meet the following conditions: Third floor: indoor basketball court Hold a passport from any countries other than Taiwan ROC. 3. Outdoor multipurpose sports field: Be a full time MSCC student who has studied for at least 400-meter rubber track lanes, soccer, football and softball two semesters and enrolled for another new semester. fields, croquet and handball courts. Student Eligibility & Age Location & Facilities Monthly absence should less than 12 hours and obtain a There are also public and private swimming pools near the Over 18 years old Located in the vicinity of the capital city Taipei with semester grade no lower than 85%. Taoyuan campus, the New Century indoor swimming pool convenient public transportation (bus and mass transit and Water World. Introduction Accommodation system); free access to the library, computer center, physical Local Attractions Our Chinese Language Center has an experienced faculty fitness center, auditorium, and gymnasium etc. Dormitory are provided for students on Taipei, with expertise in teaching Chinese as a second or foreign Jihe,Shuyuan & Taoyuan campus. All rooms are equipped Taipei/Jihe campus local attractions: Shilin night market language with the support of excellent hardware and Local Attractions with desks, book shelves, built-in wardrobes, and bunks. Taoyuan Campus local attractions: Around Taoyuan train station software to facilitate teaching and learning. We offer a All major tourist attractions of Taipei City, New Taipei City Internet, air-conditioner are provided in each room. Min Chuan University has three main campus, it located in variety of Chinese courses to meet the needs of foreign and Taoyuan County (including Taipei 101, Taipei Zoo, Palace Laundry, lounge facilities are provided. Taipei Shilin(Shilin campus and Jihe campus)and Taoyuan students with all sorts of cultural activities and outdoors Museum, and Shihmen Reservoir) are within one-hour bus Guishan. Shilin campus and Jihe campus are located in Taipei teaching available to help students adapt the life in ride radius of our school. Location & Facilities famous scenic spot-near Shilin night market. It’s near Taipei Taiwan fast and blend in the linguistic environment E-learning classroom metro Jiantan station, the transportation is very convenient. Popular Course virtually and happily. There are Mandarin classrooms, professional e-learning Popular Course Beginning Chinese: For those who are interested in but have classroom, Chinese Culture classroom, and library, etc. Scholarships never learned Chinese. Mandarin center’s member can use their student ID to Group Class and Summer study tour Scholarships are available for continuing students upon request. Intermediate and Advanced Chinese: For those who wish to apply for using those relative requirements. Students are upgrade their Chinese proficiency. free to get online. Accommodation Chinese History: A brief introduction of China’s five thousand Top quality air-conditioned dormitories with free Wi-Fi years of magnificent civilization. Tuition & Registration Tuition & Registration Application service are available upon request. Chinese Calligraphy: An introduction to the art of Chinese writing. Course Type Period of Study Start Date Total Hours Class Size Fee (NTD) Fee (USD) Deadline

General Course 3 months September to December 180 hrs 6-10 people NTD 30,000 per quarter session Around USD 900 Early August Tuition & Registration Tuition & Registration Application Course Type Period of Study Start Date Total Hours Class Size Fee (NTD) Fee (USD) Deadline General Course 3 months December to March 180 hrs 6-10 people NTD 30,000 per quarter session Around USD 900 Early November Free for registered under No later than Regular Class 4 months 2014/09-2014/12 60 hrs 20 people or graduated students 2014/05/31 General Course 3 months March to June 180 hrs 6-10 people NTD 30,000 per quarter session Around USD 900 Early January No later than Intensive Class 4 months 2014/09-2014/12 240 hrs 1-5 people NTD 39,000 Around USD 1,300 2014/05/31 General Course 3 months June to August 180 hrs 6-10 people NTD 30,000 per quarter session Around USD 900 Early April

22 23 北部 到 National Central University National Chengchi University north 台 Chinese Language Program of Language Center | Taoyuan County Chinese Language Center | Taipei City

灣 No.300, Jhongda Rd., Jhongli City, Taoyuan County 32001, Taiwan (R.O.C) No.64, Sec. 2, Zhinan Rd., Wenshan Dist., Taipei City 11605, Taiwan (R.O.C.) Tel: +886-3-4227151 ext.33807, 33817, 33800 Tel: +886-2-29387141 / +886-2-29393091 ext.62055, 62666 Fax: +886-3-4255384 Fax: +886-2-29396353 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.lc.ncu.edu.tw/main/clp/en/index.php Website: mandarin.nccu.edu.tw NORTHERN TAIWAN NORTHERN

Student Eligibility & Age Location & Facilities Student Eligibility & Age Accommodation Prospective students must be at least 18 years of age. Located in the southeast Taipei, NCCU is nationally acclaimed Applicants under 18 must hold a high school diploma or an for its teaching quality, excellent facilities and instructional Applicant under 18 must prove the diploma or certificate We offer accommodation for the students of Taiwan equivalent education certificate. aids. Our campus facilities, the health service center , of high school completion. Scholarship and Huayu Scholarship programs. computer center , sports center, as well as the central library Introduction Introduction Location & Facilities are all available to CLC students. With more than 20 years of experience in teaching a. Offers credit courses, non-credit course, and summer The school is close to train station, , Mandarin as a foreign language, Chinese Language Local Attractions intensive course. and Taoyuan International Airport. Center at National Chengchi University provides non-credit NCCU is located in the scenic hills overlooking the vibrant city b. Four categories: Basic Chinese, Practical Chinese, It takes only 20 minutes to Taipei City by HSR, and 40 minutes regular and short-term Mandarin courses for international of Taipei. It takes 20 minutes to reach Taipei 101, Eslite and culturally related Chinese courses, and Miscellaneous to Taipei City by train or bus. students, and TCSL training courses to cultivate potential department stores, which is the city center. Other attractions, Chinese courses. We provide Language Labs to train students’ listening and Mandarin teachers. such as Taipei Zoo, Tonghua Night Market, Gongguan are c. Helps students develop language and communication also nearby. skills in Chinese. speaking. There are also many audio materials in library for Scholarships Chinese learning. d. Also provides 24-28 credits of training courses to receive To acknowledge students with positive learning attitude Popular Course Chinese language teaching qualifications. Local Attractions and excellent performance, CLC offers scholarship to Regular Program Scholarships a. Guanyin beach qualified students each term. This program provides Mandarin courses, free courses, and cultural workshops four terms per year, giving international Outstanding Student Scholarship b. Dashi old street and Xiao Wulai Scenic Area Accommodation c. Yingge Ceramic Museum students the opportunity to experience Taiwan culture and Students who meet the eligibility will be considered as 1. Campus dorms for incoming students (20 beds) use Mandarin in real life situations. outstanding students and are entitled to a 20% reduction 2. NCCU I-House (20 beds in total, including double rooms Popular Course Mandarin Summer School (OIC, NCCU) in tuition and to other benefits. and single rooms). Credit and non-credit courses. The Summer School accepts individual applicants every July Due to limited availability, the application result will to early August (6 weeks). depends on drawing lots. Tuition & Registration Tuition & Registration Application Course Type Period of Study Start Date Total Hours Class Size 3. At the beginning of each fall term, we have recruit NCCU Fee (NTD) Fee (USD) Deadline students as volunteer to assist students to find a rental place. *Apply from Taiwan: 2 weeks before the commencement of Tuition & Registration Tuition & Registration Application Around every Course Type Period of Study Start Date Total Hours Class Size the course Fee (NTD) Fee (USD) Deadline 3 months March, June, Around 150 hrs NTD 26,000 Around USD 777 General Course 4-10 people *Apply from foreign or 6months September and to 180 hrs to NTD 28,000 to USD 836 countries: Spring term 2014/03/03-2014/05/23 180 hours NTD 27,500 Around USD 920 2013/12/31 December. 1 month before the commencement of Summer term 2014/06/03-2014/08/22 180 hours NTD 27,500 Around USD 920 2014/03/31 7-10 people the course Regular Class per class Fall term 2014/09/09-2014/11/28 180 hours NTD 29,300 Around USD 980 2014/06/30 Intensive Summer 2 or 3 weeks Around late June. 36 to 72 hrs 5-12 people NTD 8,000 above. USD 276 above Program Winter term 2014/12/08-2015/02/13 150 hours NT$ 24,500 Around USD 820 2014/09/30

24 25 北部 到 National Chiao Tung University National Taipei University of Education north 台 Chinese Language Division, LTRC | Hsinchu City Chinese Language Education Center | Taipei City

灣 No.1001, University Rd., East Dist., Hsinchu City 30010, Taiwan (R.O.C.) Rm. Y202, Du-Xing Building, No.134, Sec. 2, Heping E. Rd., Da-an Dist., Taipei City 10671, Taiwan (R.O.C.) Tel: +886-3-5131231 Tel: +886-2-27321104 ext.82025, 82026, 83331, 83335 Fax: +886-3-5711437 Fax: +886-2-27325950 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: mandarin.nctu.edu.tw Website: r9.ntue.edu.tw NORTHERN TAIWAN NORTHERN

Student Eligibility & Age Local Attractions Foreigners who hold at least a high school diploma. 1. City God Temple: www.weiling.org.tw/ wish to study Chinese and meet the requirements of the 2. 17 KM Coastline Scenic Area: traffic.hccg.gov.tw/17miles/ course registration e-km-01.html 3. 18 Peaks Mountain: en.hccg.gov.tw/ Introduction Chinese Language Division, LTRC of National Chiao Tung Popular Course Student Eligibility & Age Location & Facilities University (NCTU) was founded in 2005 with an aim to offer Introductory Chinese Applicants must be over 18 years old and are required to National Taipei University of Education provides a friendly Mandarin courses to foreigners staying in Hsinchu area. To learn the rules of Pinyin, pronunciation tips, and tones; have completed at least high school education. campus, well-equipped classrooms, and a comfortable Specifically speaking, the learner body of our Center consists To learn to exchange greetings, introduce oneself, count in environment for learning. Students are free to use the Introduction of NCTU international students, foreign professionals from Chinese, and use common measure words facilities on campus, including the library, the gym, and the With a long academia history, NTUE, founded in 1896, is basketball court. Also, they can have special price to use the international companies at Hsinchu Science-based Park, Introductory Everyday Chinese one of the prestige academic institutes in Taiwan. CLEC of facilities in the sports center. non-Chinese English teachers and others. To read and write with the Pinyin Romanization system; NTUE helps students who come from different cultures and To learn more than 150 Traditional Chinese characters, Scholarships language backgrounds in making rapid progress to reach Local Attractions phrases and grammar structures; To be familiar with the Taiwan Scholarship and Huayu Enrichment Scholarship the goal- learning to communicating of Chinese effectively. NTUE is near Technology Building MRT Station in Wenshan- Chinese numbering system; to apply the content taught in offered by Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Neihu line (brown line). By bus or MRT, it is very convenient class to hold simple daily conversations, such as exchanging Scholarships Education of Taiwan. to reach many famous tourist sites, such as Taipei Zoo, telephone numbers and shopping. Once the students meet the requirements of grades Guang-Guan Business District, Tong-Hua Night Market, Taipei Accommodation Introductory Chinese Conversation and attendance, they can apply for the scholarship. The 101 Building and Xin-Yi Business District. Off-campus housing information is available on the NCTU To strengthen students’ listening and speaking abilities recipients will receive 3000NTD for one season. website and the bulletin boards near campus. Popular Course Accommodation The classes in our center are on the quarter system. Each Location & Facilities Because of the limited space of our school’s dormitory, class is about 5 to 12 students. The teaching materials mainly The center is located near Hsinchu Science-based Park. CLEC is unable to provide accommodation for foreign focus on the introduction of Taiwan and Chinese culture with We provide an audio-visual self-learning classroom and students. Students have to contact the landlord directly, the help of other foreign students’ customs and cultures. a library with large collection of books. Besides, we but we are happy to provide all the information and help. The teaching goal is to integrate the four abilities: listening, established on-line forum and interactive learning web and speaking, reading, and writing. thus extends classes to outside classrooms as well as beyond class hours. Tuition & Registration Tuition & Registration Application Course Type Period of Study Start Date Total Hours Class Size Fee (NTD) Fee (USD) Deadline Tuition & Registration Tuition & Registration Application Regular Class At any time Course Type Period of Study Start Date Total Hours Class Size 3 months 2014/03/03 155 hrs 5-12 people NTD 27,000 USD 875 Fee (NTD) Fee (USD) Deadline (Spring) during the year General Course 2014/09/15-2015/01/16 Regular Class At any time 2014/09/15-2015/01/16 36 hrs 5-15 people NTD 7,000 USD 233 2014/08/30 3 months 2014/06/03 155 hrs 5-12 people NTD 27,000 USD 875 (Fall) (18 weeks) (Summer) during the year General Course 2014/02/17-2014/06/20 Regular Class At any time 2014/02/17-2014/06/20 36 hrs 5-15 people NTD 7,000 USD 233 2014/01/30 3 months 2014/09/01 155 hrs 5-12 people NTD 27,000 USD 875 (Spring) (18 weeks) (Fall) during the year General Course 2014/07/03-2014/07/31 Regular Class At any time 2014/07/03-2014/07/31 36 hrs 5-15 people NTD 7,000 USD 233 2014/05/30 3 months 2014/12/01 155 hrs 5-12 people NTD 27,000 USD 875 (Summer) (4 weeks) (Winter) during the year Intensive 2014/09/15-2015/01/16 Mandarin 4 weeks for 2014/06/23-2014/07/18 Until the 2014/09/15-2015/01/16 270 hrs 5-15 people NTD 50,000 USD 1,667 2014/08/30 136 hrs 8-12 people NTD 38,500 USD 1,350 Course (Fall) (18 weeks) Summer Camp each session 2014/07/21-2014/08/15 sessions are full Intensive 2014/02/17-2014/06/20 Individual Tailored to Tailored to At least Fee may vary depending on hours At any time 2014/02/17-2014/06/20 270 hrs 5-15 people NTD 50,000 USD 1,667 2014/03/30 1-4 people Course (Spring) (18 weeks) Class student’s needs student’s needs 30 hours and enrollment during the year

26 27 北部 到 National Taiwan Normal University National Taiwan University north 台 Mandarin Training Center | Taipei City Chinese Language Division, Language Center | Taipei City

灣 No.129, Sec. 1, Heping E. Rd., Da-an Dist., Taipei City 10610, Taiwan (R.O.C.) No.170, Sec. 2, Xin-Hai Rd., Da-an Dist., Taipei City 10663, Taiwan (R.O.C.) Tel: +886-2-77345130 Tel: +886-2-33663417 Fax: +886-2-23418431 Fax: +886-2-89695042 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.mtc.ntnu.edu.tw Website: cld.liberal.ntu.edu.tw NORTHERN TAIWAN NORTHERN

Student Eligibility & Age Hall (http://www.sce.ntnu.edu.tw/eweb/) or search for 18+ with high school diplomas for regular programs; 8-18+ hostels near Guting or Taipower Building Station on www. for short-term programs. hostelworld.com. Location & Facilities Introduction Student Eligibility & Age Location & Facilities Founded in 1956, MTC is the oldest, largest and the most Located in Taipei city center, MTC is reachable by the subway The program is open for those above 18 or those with high We are located in downtown Taipei City, with convenient renowned Chinese language center in Taiwan. All classes (Guting Station) and many buses. Classrooms are fitted with school diploma or its equivalent transportation system (subway and buses), wide-ranging are taught in a small size by experienced teachers, and projectors. Language/computer labs, library, wireless, and and top-grade campus facilities, such as: multi-media library, follow the modern language pedagogy and standardized academic counseling are also available. Introduction sports center, students’ lounge (equipped with computers, curriculum. Learning goals and course levels are compatible Local Attractions We offer a supportive learning environment with abundant internet) and classrooms equipped with multimedia with international language proficiency standards (CEFR recourses and facilities on campus. Class arrangement equipment, etc. and ACTFL.) Close to CKS Memorial Hall, famous night-markets, and shopping centers. Taipei 101 is 30-min bus ride away. MTC based on Chinese evaluation test and classes consisting of Local Attractions Scholarships holds free day trips or 3-days trips (fee applies) for students. only 4 to 6 students guarantee our teaching quality and make sure each student in the class have sufficient chances Taipei City is a tourist-friendly city; the location in downtown Eligible Students Popular Course of learning. Welcome to the CLD, NTU! makes lots of tourist spots easily accessible here: Taipei 101, 1. Outstanding students from overseas colleges and Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Memorial universities who have studied or are currently studying 1. Seasonal Programs: Regular/Intensive classes. 3-month Scholarships Hall, National Museum Of History, Palace Museum, Da-An Mandarin Chinese. languages program starts in December, March, June, and N/A Forest Park, Taipei Botanical Garden, Gong-Guan / Shi-Da / 2. Current MTC students with outstanding performance in September. A two-month program is available from July Shi-Lin Night Market, etc. their study, who proactively participates in MTC activities. to August. Accommodation 2. Language and Culture Study Tour: Year-round customized Benefits-a full tuition fee waiver for up to four terms of courses. Group registration only. Students need to look for their own accommodation. Popular Course studies. 3. Express Chinese Program: Available in March, August and (Related housing information is available upon request, 1. Regular Course: Season program, 3 hours per day, from please email to: [email protected] ) Monday to Friday and 10-12 weeks per season Accommodation September, including language and cultural classes. 4. Mandarin Summer Camp: 4-week Chinese immersion 2. Selective Courses: short-term courses on specific topics or MTC students need to arrange their own accommodation program for children at the age of 8-15. language skill trainings outside the campus. MTC collects rental ads around the 5. MTC Online: Real time and tailor made mandarin learning 3. Selective Courses for Small Groups: class time and content neighborhood. For hostel stay, students may stay at NTNU via the internet. arranged according to students’ needs 4. One-on-One Classes: class time and content arranged according to students’ needs Tuition & Registration Tuition & Registration Application Course Type Period of Study Start Date Total Hours Class Size Fee (NTD) Fee (USD) Deadline Tuition & Registration Tuition & Registration Application 2014/03/01 Course Type Period of Study Start Date Total Hours Class Size Fee (NTD) Fee (USD) Deadline 2014/06/01 One month before the Regular Class 3 months 171 hrs 6-10 people NTD 26,200 Around USD 870 2014/09/01 starting date of each term Regular Course 12 weeks 2014/02/24 180 hrs 4-6 people NTD 35,500 Around USD 1,183 2014/01/16 2014/12/01 2014/03/01 Regular Course 12 weeks 2014/05/26 180 hrs 4-6 people NTD 35,500 Around USD 1,183 2014/05/02 2014/06/01 One month before the Intensive Class 3 months 171 hrs 5-8 people NTD 33,400 Around USD 110 2014/09/01 starting date of each term Regular Course 12 weeks 2014/08/25 180 hrs 4-6 people NTD 35,500 Around USD 1,183 2014/08/01 2014/12/01 One month before the Regular Course 10 weeks 2014/11/24 150 hrs 4-6 people NTD 29,600 Around USD 987 2014/10/31 Summer Regular Class 2 months 2014/07/01 114 hrs 6-10 people NTD 17,800 Around USD 590 starting date of each term Schedule Schedule Tuition: Tuition: One month before the released each released each Summer Intensive Class 2 months 2014/07/01 114 hrs 5-8 people NTD 22,600 Around USD 950 NTD 2,000-4,000 Around USD 67-133 starting date of each term Selective Course 4-8 weeks season after 8-16 hrs 5-15 people season after Registration Fee: Registration Fee: Regular Course Regular Course Language & Culture NTD 500 Around USD 17 1-6 weeks Year-round customized courses. Please contact the MTC for more information. starts starts Study Tour Tuition: Tuition: March, Two month before the Selective Course Tailored to Tailored to Tailored to NTD 1,200 / class Around USD 40 Express Chinese Program 3 weeks August and 54 hrs 6-12 people Around NTD 30,000 Around USD 1,000 2-4 people N/A starting date of each term for Small Groups students’ needs students’ needs students’ needs Registration Fee: Registration Fee: September NTD 500 Around USD 17 2014/06 Mandarin Summer Camp 4 weeks 120 hrs 6-12 people Around NTD 43,500 Around USD 1,450 2014/02 Tuition: Tuition: 2014/07 Tailored to Tailored to Tailored to NTD 600 / class Around USD 20 / class One-on-One Class 1 person N/A 1 on 1 NTD 16,300 Around USD 545 students’ needs students’ needs students’ needs Registration Fee: Registration Fee: MTC Online 1 month 20hrs / Group of 2 / NTD 12,900 / USD 430 NTD 500 Around USD 17

28 29 北部 到 National Taiwan University Soochow University north 台 International Chinese Language Program | Taipei City Chinese Language Center | Taipei City

灣 No.170, Sec. 2, Xin-Hai Rd., Da-an Dist., Taipei City 10663, Taiwan (R.O.C.) No.70, Linxi Rd., Shilin Dist., Taipei City 11102, Taiwan (R.O.C.) Tel: +886-2-23639123 Tel: +886-2-28819471 ext.5921-5924 Fax: +886-2-23626926 Fax: +886-2-28838350 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: iclp.ntu.edu.tw Website: www.scu.edu.tw/mandarin NORTHERN TAIWAN NORTHERN

Student Eligibility & Age Location & Facilities Regular Course: Above the age of 18 or with Soochow University consists two campuses. CLC is located in high school diplomat the Waishuangshi Campus, near National Palace Museum. Study Camp: 7-22 overseas students Our Facilities include equipped classrooms, kitchen, study room, student lounge, and university facilities (libraries, Introduction computing and sport facilities, etc.) Student Eligibility & Age Location & Facilities Founded in 2013, Chinese Language Center (CLC), Soochow University is a government-recognized center for teaching Local Attractions 1. A degree candidate at an accredited university or Location: Central Taipei (National Taiwan University) Chinese as a foreign language in north of Taiwan. The a. National Palace Museum, LinYu Tang House, Chien Mu 2. A university or college degree holder or Facilities: 40 classrooms, 3 Computer Rooms, Library, Lecture objects of CLC are “To transmit knowledge of Chinese House and Shihlin night market…etc. 3. A professional whose career requires use of Chinese Hall, Student Lounge culture and cultivate Chinese language skills”. We hope b. Zhishan Cultural and Ecological Garden Introduction Average student number per quarter: 80~100 to attract foreign students to learn Chinese language in c. Ximen shopping Area Taiwan, to guide our students to teach abroad, to promote The International Chinese Language Program (ICLP) at Average teacher number per quarter: 45 international education, to identify overseas Chinese Popular Course National Taiwan University is the world’s premier language education, and to provide professional training for overseas a. Regular course: Including Chinese characters writing institution for the instruction of both modern and classical Local Attractions Chinese. Basic on our objectives, we design professional and recognition, phonetics, basic conversation practice, Chinese. Founded in 1963 as the Inter-University Program Gongguan and ShiDa Night Markets, Da’an Forest Park, programs for those who would like to explore Chinese grammar, vocabulary, writing and Pinyin practices. for Chinese Language Studies (IUP), it provides a year- Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall, language and Taiwanese culture. Along with language b. Cultural Experience: Getting familiar to Chinese festivals, long intensive language training program in a Mandarin Taipei 101, tea farms skills for communication, cultural excursions are provided manners, and customs etc. speaking area which upholds much of its traditional Popular Course to encourage a more holistic approach to learning. c. Cultural Excursions: Focus on the sightseeing, humanistic Chinese heritage and culture within the framework of spots and famous attractions in Taipei City to experience 1. Academic Year Program: 3 Quarters, 4 hours per day (3 a modern democratic society. ICLP students hail from all Scholarships Taiwan local beauty in depth. group classes plus 1 one-on-one), Monday to Friday, 10-12 corners of the world. 75% of our alumni currently hold jobs N/A in academia: the rest 25% are in politics, law, and business. weeks per quarter. 2. Summer Program: 3 hours per day (2 group classes plus 1 Accommodation Scholarships one-on-one), Monday to Friday, 8 weeks We provide double or quad dorm rooms on the 3. Language Courses: Please visit our website for a complete N/A Waishuangshi campus, including secure environment, course list at: http://iclp.ntu.edu.tw/ well-managed, and modern facilities. Accommodation 4. Optional Language Courses: Pronunciation, Chinese Student dormitory. Please check our website for details: Character Writing, News Letter Writing and Editing, Tuition & Registration Fee Tuition & Registration Application http://iclp.ntu.edu.tw/ Chinese Songs, Academic Seminars, Guest lectures, etc. Course Type Period of Study Start Date Total Hours Class Size (NTD) Fee (USD) Deadline Room are limited and are assigned on a first-come first- 5. Optional Cultural Courses: Calligraphy, Tai-Qi, etc. serve basis. 2014/02/17 NTD 30,000 USD 1,000 159 hrs One month about 2.5 Regular Class 2014/09/15 5-12 people NTD 30,000 USD 1,000 before the class Tuition & Registration Tuition & Registration Application months Course Type Period of Study Start Date Total Hours Class Size start of each term. Fee (NTD) Fee (USD) Deadline 2014/12/08 129 hrs NTD 24,000 USD 800 Registration Fee: Registration Fee: Intensive NTD 3,000 USD 100 2014/06/09 2.5 months June About 120 hours 1-4 people 2014/03/31 “2014 Summer Program” Tuition Fee: Tuition Fee: NTD 37,000 One month about NTD 106,500 USD 3,550 Summer Study Camp 3 weeks 2014/07/07 108 hrs 12-15 people (including breakfast, Around USD 1,250 before the class lunch and quad-room fee) start of each term. Registration Fee: Registration Fee: 2014/08/04 Intensive “2013-14 NTD 3,000 USD 100 9 months September About 600 hours 1-5 people 2014/04/30 Academic Year Program” Tuition Fee: Tuition Fee: about NTD 363,000 USD 12,100 Customized Program Program’s detail can be arranged.

30 31 北部 到 Taipei Chengshih University of Science Tamkang University north 台 and Technology Chinese Language Center | Taipei City Mandarin Center | Taipei City 灣 No.5, Ln. 199, Jinhua St., Da-an Dist., Taipei City 10650, Taiwan (R.O.C.) Tel: +886-2-23216320 ext.8839 No.2, Xueyuan Rd., Beitou Dist., Taipei City 11202, Taiwan (R.O.C.) Fax: +886-2-23214036 Tel: +886-2-28285888 Email: [email protected] Fax: +886-2-23319966 Website: www.dce.tku.edu.tw or chinesecenter.weebly.com Email: [email protected] Website: www.ssw.tpcu.edu.tw/chinese/index.htm

NORTHERN TAIWAN NORTHERN Student Eligibility & Age Tamsui Campus for the ICLP Regular Chinese Language Program: Applicants should be Address: 151 Yingzhuan Road, , New Taipei City 18 years of age and have completed secondary school or Facilities: Library, health center, multi-media classrooms/ the equivalent. lecture halls, track & field, gym, swimming pool, sports hall, outdoor basketball court, tennis court, skating rink, cafeteria, Intensive Chinese Language Program: Designed for art center participants aged 14 to 30. Local Attractions Introduction Taipei Campus for the RCLP, SSP and CCLP The Chinese Language Center is administered by Tamkang YongKang Street district, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, University. We offer the following courses: Daan Forest Park, Jianguo Holiday Flower Market. Regular Chinese Language Program (RCLP), Intensive Student Eligibility & Age Location & Facilities Tamsui Campus for the ICLP Chinese Language Program (ICLP), Special Summer Program Tamkang University Maritime Museum, Fisherman’s Wharf, Senior High School Graduate & 18 years up Our TPCU Chinese Language Center r is located in lively (SSP), Customized Chinese Language Program (CCLP) section of Taipei, flanked by mountains on the side and Oxford College, , Tamsui Old Street, Tamsui Introduction overlooking a protected wetland bird sanctuary, The school Scholarships River Mangrove, Conservation Area, Bali Left Bank. TPCU Chinese Language Center is a specialized department have adequate facilities for learning mandarin Chinese like N/A for foreign students to learn mandarin. The Center has audio-visual classroom, computer classroom and library. Popular Course strictly screened and trained qualified faculty personal and Accommodation RCLP is equipped with the necessary hardware for the students, Local Attractions We only provide dormitories for students of the ICLP Each term consists of 15 weeks and new classes commence taking account their personal level of proficiency, from The famous national park nearby is treat all (During Summer and Spring). For comfortable and monthly. Instruction is provided all year round and classes basic till advance class. year round, for travelers and photographers, flower and moderately priced accommodations, please see Y HOTEL are arranged in 9 levels of difficulty, from elementary to butterfly lovers, offering countless hiking opportunities. advanced. Scholarships TAIPEI (WEB: www.ymcahotel.tw) and INTERNATIONAL ICLP N/A Popular Course HOUSE OF TAIPEI. It starts from early July and runs from Mon-Fri for 3 or 6 Calligraphy & Public Speech Training Accommodation Location & Facilities weeks. Each day, students will take part in five 50-minute We don't provide dormitories for the students, but we have Taipei Campus for the RCLP, SSP and CCLP sessions. Each week students will take 20 hours of Chinese all the pertinent information to help them find suitable Address: 5, Lane.199, Jinhua Street, Taipei City language classes and participate in 8 hours of field trips housing accommodation Facilities: Lounge, library, health center, and multi-media around Taipei. Accommodations and meals are included. 1. Taipei international House for Student - classrooms/lecture halls www.geocities/SoHo/6271/ihmain.htm Tuition & Registration Tuition & Registration Application 2. YMCA - Tel: +886-2-23313201 Course Type Period of Study Start Date Total Hours Class Size 3. Happy Family 1. - Tel: +886-2-23753443 Fee (NTD) Fee (USD) Deadline Standard Program 4. Happy Family Hostel 2. - Tel: +886-2-23952950 15 weeks 2014/01/06-2014/05/02 225 hrs 12-17 people NTD 26,000 USD 880 2013/12/06 (Taipei Campus) Standard Program Tuition & Registration Tuition & Registration Application 15 weeks 2014/02/17-2014/05/30 225 hrs 12-17 people NTD 26,000 USD 880 2014/01/17 Course Type Period of Study Start Date Total Hours Class Size (Taipei Campus) Fee (NTD) Fee (USD) Deadline Standard Program 15 weeks 2014/03/03-2014/06/13 225 hrs 12-17 people NTD 26,000 USD 880 2014/02/03 General Course 12 weeks 2014/01/06 180 hrs 3-8 people NTD 18,300 USD 620 2013/12/30 (Taipei Campus) Standard Program 15 weeks 2014/04/07-2014/07/18 225 hrs 12-17 people NTD 26,000 USD 880 2014/03/07 General Course 12 weeks 2014/02/10 180 hrs 3-8 people NTD 18,300 USD 620 2014/01/27 (Taipei Campus) Standard Program General Course 12 weeks 2014/03/03 180 hrs 3-8 people NTD 18,300 USD 620 2014/02/24 15 weeks 2014/05/05-2014/08/15 225 hrs 12-17 people NTD 26,000 USD 880 2014/04/05 (Taipei Campus) Standard Program General Course 12 weeks 2014/04/07 180 hrs 3-8 people NTD 18,300 USD 620 2014/03/31 15 weeks 2014/06/03-2014/09/12 225 hrs 12-17 people NTD 26,000 USD 880 2014/05/03 (Taipei Campus) General Course 12 weeks 2014/05/05 180 hrs 3-8 people NTD 18,300 USD 620 2014/04/28 Standard Program 15 weeks 2014/07/07-2014/10/17 225 hrs 12-17 people NTD 26,000 USD 880 2014/06/07 (Taipei Campus) General Course 12 weeks 2014/06/03 180 hrs 3-8 people NTD 18,300 USD 620 2014/05/26 Standard Program 15 weeks 2014/08/04-2014/11/14 225 hrs 12-17 people NTD 26,000 USD 880 2014/07/04 (Taipei Campus) General Course 12 weeks 2014/07/07 180 hrs 3-8 people NTD 18,300 USD 620 2014/06/30 Standard Program 15 weeks 2014/09/01-2014/12/12 225 hrs 12-17 people NTD 26,000 USD 880 2014/08/01 (Taipei Campus) General Course 12 weeks 2014/08/04 180 hrs 3-8 people NTD 18,300 USD 620 2014/07/28 Standard Program 15 weeks 2014/10/06-2015/01/16 225 hrs 12-17 people NTD 26,000 USD 880 2014/09/06 General Course 12 weeks 2014/09/01 180 hrs 3-8 people NTD 18,300 USD 620 2014/08/25 (Taipei Campus) Standard Program 15 weeks 2014/11/03-2015/02/13 225 hrs 12-17 people NTD 26,000 USD 880 2014/10/03 General Course 12 weeks 2014/10/06 180 hrs 3-8 people NTD 18,300 USD 620 2014/09/29 (Taipei Campus) Standard Program 15 weeks 2014/12/01-2015/03/27 225 hrs 12-17 people NTD 26,000 USD 880 2014/11/01 General Course 12 weeks 2014/11/03 180 hrs 3-8 people NTD 18,300 USD 620 2014/10/27 (Taipei Campus) Intensive Program At least one month 2, 3 or 6 weeks 40-120 hrs 10-15 people NTD 28,000-62,000 USD 1,250-2,150 General Course 12 weeks 2014/12/01 180 hrs 3-8 people NTD 18,300 USD 620 2014/11/24 (Tamsui Campus) before starting date

32 33 中部 到 Chienkuo Technology University Feng Chia University central 台 Language Center, Chinese Language Section | Changhua City Chinese Language Center | Taichung City

灣 No.1, Jieshou N. Rd., Changhua City, Changhua County 50094, Taiwan (R.O.C.) No.100, Wenhua Rd., Xitun Dist., Taichung City 40724, Taiwan (R.O.C.) Tel: +886-4-7111111 ext.4003 Tel: +886-4-24517250 ext.5873, 5875 Fax: +886-4-7114631 Fax: +886-4-24510243 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: lc.ctu.edu.tw Website: www.clc.fcu.edu.tw CENTRAL TAIWAN

Student Eligibility & Age Location & Facilities 18+ Our prime location in Taichung allows you to experience true Taiwanese culture. Introduction Right outside of the front gate is the famous Feng Chia 1. 30 years devoted to language learning Night Market. 2. Taichung’s mild climate year round 3. Top of the line multimedia facilities Local Attractions 4. Prime location in Taichung with modern and There’s Dakeng just outside the city. The historic town of traditional attractions Lugang is a must see. 5. Wide range of electives and extracurricular activities to meet everyone’s needs There are Sun Moon Lake, the Xitou bamboo forest or the 6. Friendly and family-like atmosphere at the office several hot springs Student Eligibility & Age Location & Facilities 7. Convenient and low cost of living in the Central Mountain Range, just to name a few. 8. World class sports complex and library 16 years old above CTU is located in Changhua City, a very historical district in Popular Course Taiwan. The city is about 22 kilometer south of Taichung City, Scholarships Our program offers nine levels of Mandarin (1-8). We place Introduction third largest city in Taiwan and largest one in central Taiwan. CLC scholarship: 10,000 TWD for the winner who has not great emphasis on the four language skills in our required CTU Language Center offers different levels of Chinese We have a wide variety of digital Chinese coursewares : been granted a scholarship before. classes. To further cater your individual needs, we offer programs. Normally, a term lasts for 12 weeks, with 15 hours IQChinese, My Chinese Tutor and a CTU Self-Developed Eligible for the students who register as a full time student, numerous electives, ranging from Taiwanese, Simplified for each week. Besides these, short-term individualized Chinese Courseware. Characters, Business Chinese, and Word Processing, to programs are also available. Our Chinese teachers are and plan to study for minimum the next 9 months. Chinese Literature, Chinese Philosophy, and Chinese History professional, enthusiastic, and experienced. We encourage (Feel free to call for the further information) Local Attractions and Culture. our students to take part in standardized Chinese tests - Changhua City is best known for its landmark statue of the Accommodation HSK or TOCFL. Besides learning Chinese language, you will Grand Buddha, a 26-meter-tall statue atop Bagua Mountain 1. Shared rooms in the dormitory for the incoming enjoy many cultural courses and activities. overlooking the city. Other sites of cultural interest are the students. (20 beds) Scholarships Confucius Temple and Nan-Yao Temple, worshipping Matsu, 2. Our office would be happy to help students find originally Goddess of Sea. Matsu belief has now become Tuition discount accommodation near the university. Generally one most popular in religious Daoism in Taiwan. month of housing will cost approximately NTD$6,000 Accommodation Popular Course (all inclusive) Student dormitory or rent-room outside campus Basic Chinese & Intermediate Chinese Tuition & Registration Tuition & Registration Application Course Type Period of Study Start Date Total Hours Class Size Fee (NTD) Fee (USD) Deadline Tuition & Registration Tuition & Registration Application Course Type Period of Study Start Date Total Hours Class Size Intensive 1 month before Fee (NTD) Fee (USD) Deadline 4 weeks Up to request 60 hrs 10 people NTD 27,000 USD 900 Summer Courses the term begins One month before 5th March, Regular Class 12 weeks 180 hrs 5-12 students NTD 27,000 Around USD 900 the starting date of 2013/12/05-2014/02/28 2013/12/05 * Overseas September each term Applicants: 2014/03/05-2014/05/30 2014/03/05 6 weeks before the One month before term starts Summer, Winter Class 8 weeks 5th July, January 120 hrs 5-12 students NTD 18,000 Around USD 600 the starting date of General Course 165 hrs Average 10 people NTD 23,500 USD 783 each term 2014/06/05-2014/08/31 2014/06/05 * Local Applicants: 1 week before the Individualized Class It depends. It depends. It depends. It depends. It depends. It depends. It depends. 2014/09/05-2014/11/30 2014/09/05 term starts

34 35 中部 到 National Chiayi University National Chung Hsing University central 台 Language Center-Division of Chinese as a Second Language | Chiayi City Chinese Program | Taichung City

灣 Xinmin Campus: No.580, Xinmin Rd., West Dist., Chiayi City 60054, Taiwan (R.O.C.) Wan-Nian Building: No.250, Kuo Kuang Rd., South Dist., TaichungCity 40227, Taiwan (R.O.C.) Tel: +886-5-2732981 / +886-5-2732983 Tel: +886-4-22840326 ext.312, 399 Fax: +886-5-2844916 Fax: +886-4-22859956 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]; [email protected] Website: 140.130.204.81 Website: http://cp.nchu.edu.tw/ CENTRAL TAIWAN

Student Eligibility & Age Location & Facilities Foreigners who graduated from high school or 16 years 1. Location: The Division of CSL is located in Xinmin Campus old above. (of four Campuses at NCYU), the downtown of Chiayi City. 2. Facilities: Our learning center is equipped with high Introduction technology learning facilities, including: multi-media The CSL program at NCYU is different from a traditional classroom, computer systems with Internet access, CD- classroom course model. We offer you the great opportunity ROM learning kit, etc. All these facilities are opened to the to discover the local Taiwanese people and Taiwanese / students free of charge. Chinese culture during the learning process. Local Attractions Features of NCYU CSL program 1. Wide range of Mandarin language courses and study packages Chiayi is a city with a long history. You can find many historic 2. Qualified and experienced native Taiwanese teachers sites in this city. Chiayi is in a beautiful neighborhood. Mt. 3. All levels from beginner to advanced with placement test Ali is a two-hour drive away from Chiayi City. The mountain in advance train to Mt. Ali is a very popular tourist attraction. National 4. Great emphasis on interaction in class Mt. Ali Park has breathtaking views. 5. Reasonable living expenses Popular Course Scholarships 1. Cultural Classes: Through the use of vivid and vigorous N/A multimedia materials, students can not only improve Student Eligibility & Age Location & Facilities their listening ability, but also come to better understand 1. Over 18 years old. We locate in the south area of Taichung City. Accommodation culture in Taiwan. 2. Financially sufficient to study and live in Taiwan. Standard multimedia equipments such as internet, computer, 2. Educational Field Trip: For the foreign students to We don't provide dormitories for the students, but we have projector and screen installed in each lab and classroom to understand and appreciate the diverse cultures in Taiwan. Introduction all the pertinent information to help them find suitable help you enjoy your Chinese learning. housing accommodation. For rental information please You will have the best Chinese learning experience in refer to:www.ipig.com.tw NCHU Chinese Program. Local Attractions The basic and intermediate levels focus on the acquisition of Chung Xiao Night Market eases your hunger. Bon appétit! Tuition & Registration Tuition & Registration Application daily Chinese, while culture-oriented topics constitute the core Course Type Period of Study Start Date Total Hours Class Size National Taiwan Museum of Fine Art immerses you in art Fee (NTD) Fee (USD) Deadline of the high-intermediate and advanced courses. The classes world-wide. are small in size. Our instructors are all highly experienced 2014/03/03-2014/05/23 2014/03/03 2014/01/01-2014/02/20 and professionally trained with the teaching certificate. Sun Moon Lake shows you the elegancy of tranquility. 2014/06/02-2014/08/22 2014/06/02 2014/04/01-2014/05/20 Scholarships Popular Course Intensive Course 180 hrs 3-8 people NTD 32,400 USD 1,080 None, but we welcome you to apply for the Taiwan scholarship. Try our Chinese culture classes and you will appreciate their 2014/09/01-2014/11/21 2014/09/01 2014/06/01-2014/07/20 beauty in depth.

2014/12/01-2015/02/20 2015/12/01 2014/10/01-2014/11/20 Accommodation 1. Martial Art It is easy for students to find a dormitory around our school. 2. Chinese Movie, Music, and Games 2014/03/03-2014/05/23 2014/03/03 2014/01/01-2014/02/20 NCHU Off-campus Housing http://www.osa.nchu.edu.tw/ 3. Chinese Calligraphy and Painting osa/dorm/sys/modules/re/notice.php 4. Taiwanese Puppet 2014/06/02-2014/08/22 2014/06/02 2014/04/01-2014/05/20 5. Traditional Arts and Crafts Regular Course 72 hrs 3-8 people NTD 14,400 USD 480 2014/09/01-2014/11/21 2014/09/01 2014/06/01-2014/07/20 Tuition & Registration Tuition & Registration Application Course Type Period of Study Start Date Total Hours Class Size 2014/12/01-2015/02/20 2015/12/01 2014/10/01-2014/11/20 Fee (NTD) Fee (USD) Deadline Mar. - May Start from one Individual Flexible Flexible Flexible 1 person Flexible Flexible As above Jun. - Aug. month before the Regular Course 12 weeks 180 hrs 6-12 students NTD 24,000 Around USD 800 Sep. - Nov. starting date of 2014/07/07-2014/07/25 2014/07/07 Summer Intensive Dec. - Feb. each term 100 hrs 6-10 people NTD 20,000 USD 666 2014/05/31 Course 2014/08/04-2014/08/22 2014/08/04 Intensive Course 4-5 weeks can be arranged can be arranged 10-20 students can be arranged can be arranged can be arranged

36 37 中部 到 National Taichung University of Education Providence University central 台 Chinese Language Center | Taichung City Chinese Language Education Center | Taichung City

灣 NO.140, Mingsheng Rd., West Dist., Taichung City 40306, Taiwan (R.O.C.) No.200, Sec. 7, Taiwan Boulevard, Shalu Dist., Taichung City 43301, Taiwan (R.O.C.) Tel: +886-4-22183283 Tel: +886-4-26645009 / +886-4-26645050 Fax: +886-4-22183450 Fax: +886-4-26330340 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]; [email protected] Website: clc.ntcu.edu.tw/index_en.php Website: clec.pu.edu.tw CENTRAL TAIWAN

Student Eligibility & Age conditioned. However, students who would like to stay 15 years old above with a host family can also be arranged. Information on accommodation is available at the CLEC office. Introduction The Chinese Language Education Center (CLEC) of Location & Facilities Providence University (PU) was founded in 1996 and is one CLEC is located at Shalu, the west of Taichung City, which of the 38 Mandarin Chinese language Teaching Institutions boasts of the best weather conditions on the island. recognized by the Ministry of Education. The Center's Students can enjoy state of the art facilities such as gym, instructors are all native Mandarin speakers and most library, swimming pool, video center, computer center, etc. of them can speak English and other foreign languages. CLEC aims to provide every student the best opportunity to Student Eligibility & Age Location & Facilities Instructors are able to offer bilingual instruction to learn Chinese Mandarin & to study various aspects of Chinese culture through practical experience, hence, the availability Students graduated from high school or 18 years old above As for facilities and resources for students, our library stocks beginners and entirely Chinese instruction to intermediate of its facilities to all foreign students. over 710,000 items, including books, journals, electronic & advanced students. More than 5000 students from 95 Introduction books and journals, electronic databases, audio-visual different countries have learned Chinese Mandarin in our Local Attractions Chinese Language Center of NTCU is established in 2008 CLEC since its establishment. materials, newspapers, maps, and microfiches. In addition, Central Taiwan consists of the counties of Miaoli, Taichung, to serve adults whose purpose is to learn Chinese within a there are also physical recreation facilities, such as courts Changhua and Nantou, and encompasses such well-known set span. The classes are customized to meet the needs of Scholarships and fields for tennis, table tennis, volleyball, badminton, tourist destinations as the Sun Moon Lake, Hsitou, Lishan students and are conducted in small groups with effective, Scholarship offered by CLEC: Approximately 20-24 students and basketball, an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness room, Scenic Area, Lihpaoland Resort, Chung Tai Chan Monastery, proven methods, allowing students to acquire practical are awarded scholarship every year by CLEC. The total dancing rooms, and a weight-training room. and Bagua Scenic Area, among others. Taichung is the skills in the fields of listening, speaking, reading and value is about NT$10,000 for one term. Qualifications: biggest city in central Taiwan with well-developed industries, writing. The teaching faculty and staff members at CLC are Local Attractions After studying Chinese Mandarin for 1 or 2 years at the a vibrant cultural sceneries and exciting night life. all experienced, native-speaking Chinese teachers who have Located in central Taiwan and downtown of Taichung city, CLEC, students may apply for undergraduate degree. obtained the certificate of teaching Chinese as a second the CLC at NTCU is surrounded by the most convenient living International students who have been granted admission to Popular Course PU to study fulltime for credit are eligible for a scholarship language from the Ministry of Education (MOE) in Taiwan. area with the most pleasant climate in Taiwan. For access of CLEC offers tutorials, small group classes, regular and public transportation, NTCU is near Taichung main bus and covering the cost of tuition. They may continue to receive Scholarships a tuition scholarship each semester, for up to 4 years if they intensive courses. It also provide short-term intensive train stations and the high speed rail train station. For its program in the summer and winter with Chinese language N/A maintain an average of 75 or above. neighborhood, NTCU is surrounded by the famous National and cultural classes to foreign groups from all over the world. Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, National Museum of Natural Accommodation Examples are Ashland (USA), WSC(USA), DHBW(Germany). Accommodation Science, Taichung Cultural Center, Chunghwa night market, CLC offers accommodation of both suites and shared rooms Foreign students can apply to stay in PU Dormitory. Rooms Cultural Classes like Calligraphy, Chinese Painting, Chop Nova Computer Arcade, Elite Book Store, department stores Carving, Martial Arts, Making Chinese Knot, and Rice Dough at the guest hostel of NTCU. The fee ranges from NT$6,825- and etc. are for two, three or four people. Room rates depend 8,925 per month, depending on the styles of rooms. For on the number of persons. All the rooms are fully air- Figures class are activities provided to all CLEC students. more details, please visit the following websites: http:// Popular Course clc.ntcu.edu.tw/english.php?sn=37 or http://blog.roodo. 1. 1 on 1 Tutorial Program Tuition & Registration Tuition & Registration Application Course Type Period of Study Start Date Total Hours Class Size com/23052101ih 2. Short-Term Chinese Program Fee (NTD) Fee (USD) Deadline 3. Quarter Program 3rd March General Course 2014/03/03-2014/05/18 165 hrs 6-10 people NTD 27,000 USD 900 2014/02/05 (Spring Term) Tuition & Registration Tuition & Registration Application 3rd June Course Type Period of Study Start Date Total Hours Class Size General Course 2014/06/03-2014/08/22 165 hrs 6-10 people NTD 27,000 USD 900 2014/05/05 Fee (NTD) Fee (USD) Deadline (Summer Term) Flexible 1st September General Course 2014/09/01-2014/11/22 165 hrs 6-10 people NTD 27,000 USD 900 2014/08/05 1 on 1 Tutorial Suitable for self-travelers (Fall Term) 30 hours anytime 30 hrs 1 person NTD 13,600 Around USD 455 Program or people requiring 1st December intensive training General Course 2014/12/01-2015/02/20 165 hrs 6-10 people NTD 27,000 USD 900 2014/11/05 (Winter Term) Short Term Flexible Intensive Summer Chinese 7-8 weeks anytime 30 hrs 2-5 people NTD 8,600 Around USD 290 Suitable for 2 companions 2014/07/01-2014/08/22 1st July 105 hrs 6-10 people NTD 20,475 USD 683 2014/06/05 Courses Program or above Special Young Spring term: 1st March 2014/06/23-2014/08/01 23rd July 90hrs 6-10 people NTD 22,200 USD 740 2014/05/15 Spring term: 31st January Learner Courses Summer term: 1st June Quarter 180 hours, Summer term: 30th April Fall term: 1st September 120 hrs 5-12 people NTD 24,000 Around USD 800 Chinese Painting, Program 12 weeks Fall term: 31st July Winter term: 1st Calligraphy, Rice 2014/09/01-2014/11/30 16th September 16 hrs 10-20 people NTD 3,300 USD 110 2014/09/05 Winter term: 31st October December Dough Figure,etc.

38 39 南部 到 Tunghai University I-Shou University south 台 Chinese Language Center | Taichung City Language Center | Kaohsiung City

灣 No.1727, Sec. 4, Taiwan Boulevard, Xitun Dist., Taichung City 40704, Taiwan (R.O.C.) No.1, Sec. 1, Syuecheng Rd., Dashu Dist., Kaohsiung City 84001,Taiwan, (R.O.C.) Tel: +886-4-23590259 Tel: +886-7-6577711 ext.2604 Fax: +886-4-23594408 Fax: +886-7-6577056 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: clc.thu.edu.tw Website: www.isu.edu.tw/interface/overview.php?dept_mno=335 CENTRAL TAIWAN

Student Eligibility & Age Location & Facilities Everyone is welcome! I-Shou University is located on Mt. Guanyin, Kaohsiung City. The campus has a wide range of facilities, including Student Eligibility & Age Location & Facilities Introduction restaurants, convenience stores, libraries, bookshops, a post Above 18 years old Tunghai Chinese Language Center is located in Language To meet the increasing demand of Chinese language office and a health clinic. Among the recreational facilities, (LAN) Building on campus. The University has a post office, learning, the Language Center of I-Shou University offers there are basketball courts, a gym, a golf range, a swimming Introduction bank, bookstore, café, and restaurant as well as a number a wide range of courses to assist international students to pool, and tennis courts. All facilities are opened for faculty Tunghai University was established in Taichung City. The of cafeterias and convenience stores. Students can use the improve their Chinese. There are many reasons to choose and students. Chinese Language Centre was established in 1970, the first facilities such as library, swimming pool, tennis courts, gym, LC-ISU: Local Attractions such centre in central Taiwan. The CLC is nestled amongst computer center etc. 1. Quality programs taught by Professionals beautiful trees, flowers, and bird chirping, makes it an 2. Small class sizes to encourage participation I-Shou University is across from E-DA shopping mall, excellent place for studying Chinese. Local Attractions 3. Friendly and experienced staff to support your learning efforts amusement park, movie theater, and resort hotels. Apart There are quite a few tourist attractions nearby such as Feng 4. Good learning environment from its modern campus, I-Shou University is well known for Scholarships Chia Night Market, Taichung Park, National Museum of 5. Preparation for entering I-Shou University its natural setting. School buses run on an hourly schedule, The CLC offers the “Exceptional Scholarship” award. Natural Science, and National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts. connecting the school to Kaohsiung City and its environs. Popular scenic spots like Nan-tou Sun Moon Lake, Formosan Scholarships Applicants must undergo a written and an oral test. Those Popular Course who receive awards are granted NT$20,000 to NT$30,000 Aboriginal Culture Village, and Qieng-jing Farm are also N/A Aimed at foreign students who wish to study Chinese, in scholarship money. within reach. Accommodation the university now offers high quality short-term Chinese Accommodation Popular Course I-Shou University provides four-person room accommodation. programs. The Language Center provides Chinese reading and writing courses on Friday. Teachers with professional CLC students may apply for residence after the Absolute beginner, intermediate/advanced classes, and also If there are any requirements for accommodations, such as specialties combine academic courses with life, art and undergraduate student application period. If there are Chinese culture, Taiwanese, Calligraphy classes are offered. a two-person room, an extra-charge will apply. still rooms available, they are then made available to leisure activities. Accommodation website: http://www.isu.edu.tw/interface/ foreign students. Since there are not many spaces available dept.php?dept_mno=04&dept_id=12 in residence, many students choose to live near campus. The CLC will provide assistance to help students look for Accommodation contact person: SHENG-XI THAI accommodations, and students can expect to find a suitable Tel: +886-7-65777111, ext.2272 living place rather quickly. Tuition & Registration Fee Tuition & Registration Fee Application Course Type Period of Study Start Date Total Hours Class Size (NTD) (USD) Deadline Tuition & Registration Tuition & Registration Application Course Type Period of Study Start Date Total Hours Class Size Fee (NTD) Fee (USD) Deadline One month before One session NTD 32,000 One session USD 1,100 Basic 12 weeks March-May 180 hrs 6-10 people the starting date Three sessions NTD 90,000 Three sessions USD 3,000 Regular Class 16 weeks 2014/02/24-2014/06/13 240 hrs NTD 36,000 Around USD 1,200 2013/12/31 of each term. (Introductory One month before One session NTD 32,000 One session USD 1,100 / Beginning / 8 weeks 2014/07/07-2014/08/29 120 hrs 5-7 people NTD 18,000 Around USD 600 2014/05/31 Intermediate 12 weeks June-August 180 hrs 6-10 people the starting date Three sessions NTD 90,000 Three sessions USD 3,000 Intermediate / of each term. Advanced Chinese) 16 weeks 2014/09/22-2015/01/09 240 hrs NTD 36,000 Around USD 1,200 2014/07/31 One month before September- One session NTD 32,000 One session USD 1,100 Advanced 12 weeks 180 hrs 6-10 people the starting date Short-Term Program 2-4 weeks According to groups’ schedules Depending on courses December Three sessions NTD 90,000 Three sessions USD 3,000 of each term.

40 41 南部 到 Kao Yuan University Kun Shan University south 台 Chinese Language Center | Kaohsiung City Chinese Language Center | Tainan City

灣 Tumu building Rm. 403, No.1821, Chung-Shan Rd., Lu-Chu Dist., Kaohsiung City 82152, Taiwan (R.O.C.) Room 1012 of Teaching & Research Building. Tel: +886-7-6077777 ext.1904 / +886-7-6077916 No.949, Dawan Rd., Yongkang Dist., Tainan City 71003, Taiwan (R.O.C.) Fax: +886-7-6077917 Tel: +886-6-2727175 ext.560 Email: [email protected] Fax: +886-6-2050006 Website: www.oia.kyu.edu.tw/clc Email: [email protected] Website: Chinese Website: www.ksu.edu.tw/cht/unit/D/T/NC/MLC/ English Website: www.ksu.edu.tw/eng/unit/D/T/NC/MLC/

Student Eligibility & Age Location & Facilities SOUTHERN TAIWAN Over 7 years old with a foreign passport 1. KSU is located in the Northeastern area of Tainan City on a beautiful, well-equipped and spacious campus. Introduction 2. It takes 20 minutes from KSU campus to the HSR (High 1. KSU-CLC is a qualified and professional organization Speed Railway Station), and 15 minutes to Tainan Railroad of Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language that was Station by City Bus No. 2. designated by the Taiwan Government. 2. KSU-CLC is the Mandarin Certificate Test site that was Local Attractions designated by the Taiwan Government. KSU is close to the center of Tainan City. There are a great 3. KSU-CLC provides a serene and inspirational environment number of scenic spots near the campus, such as Anping Port for language and research. (1624), Chikan Tower (1653), Confucius Temple (1665), and 4. KSU-CLC not only provides Chinese language programs The Museum of Taiwan History (2007). for foreigners and locals, but also designs special programs to meet the needs of learners with advanced Popular Course Chinese proficiency. A. General Courses: 5. KSU established a Mandarin on-line learning platform 1. Entry (1-3 month) for learning in many countries. 2. Beginner (4-6 month) 6. CLC provides 1-2 free Chinese tutors for each foreign 3. Learner (7-9 month) student for learning Chinese after class. 4. Superior (10-12 month) 5. Master (13-15 month) Scholarships 6. Fluency (16-18 month) KSU-CLC dedicated to help foreigner students apply for the B. Advanced Courses: following scholarships: 1. Newspaper & News Broadcasting Chinese 1. Taiwan Scholarship 2. Business Chinese 2. Hanyu Enrichment Scholarship Program 3. Traveling Chinese 3. ICDF Scholarship 4. Taiwanese Local Language 4. KSU Founder Scholarship C. Chinese Cultural Courses: 5. KSU Board Chairman Scholarship 1. Calligraphy (1-6 month) Accommodation 2. Dance (1-6 month) 3. Cuisine (1-6 month) 1. We provide a free, comfortable dormitory to all 4. Kung Fu (1-6 month) foreigner students. Student Eligibility & Age Location & Facilities 5. Art (1-6 month) 2. Free Housing Agencies: http://www.6mama.com.tw/root/ 18 years old Kao Yuan University is located in Lu Zhu District, Kaohsiung index_en.php City, across from Kaohsiung Science Park. There are 248 books 3. Free Housing Website: http://tour.tainan.gov.tw/E/ Introduction related to Han-yu and Hua-yu in our school library. We have a 1. KYU Chinese Language Center founded in 2010 provides user-friendly library, telecommunication classroom, on-campus Tuition & Registration Tuition & Registration Application Chinese language program and Chinese Culture courses. restaurants, 7-11 convenience store, etc. Course Type Period of Study Total Hours Class Size 2. We provide (1) Chinese Language Course, (2) Chinese Fee(NTD) Fee(USD) Deadline Culture Course. Local Attractions 1st semester 2014/03/10-2014/05/30 2013/11/30 3. Activities: * Sightseeing Tour * Talent show, Contest * 1. Kaohsiung Science Park. International Gourmet Festival 2. Ciao Tou Sugar Factory 2nd semester 2014/06/09-2014/08/29 2014/02/28 3. Ben Zhou Industry District 165 hrs 5-10 people NTD 24,750 USD 825 rd Scholarships 4. Lu Zhu Train Station/ Gang Shan Train Station 3 semester 2014/09/08-2014/11/28 2014/05/31

Scholarships for International Students are offered for the th qualified students whose final score is above 70. Popular Course 4 semester 2014/12/08-2015/02/26 2014/08/31 1. Callingraphy 165 hrs 5-10 people NTD 24,750 USD 825 Accommodation 2. Chinese Reading (Picture books) Summer Session 2014/07/01-2014/08/31 165 hrs 3-5 people NTD 29,700 USD 990 2014/04/30 Free accommodation for all international students. 3. Chinese Conversation 165 hrs Individual Class NTD 49,500 USD 1,650 4. Understanding Chinese culture Winter Session 2014/02/10-2014/03/28 Depends 2014/10/31

Tuition & Registration Tuition & Registration Application Course Type Period of Study Start Date Total Hours Class Size Mandarin Phonetic Symbols Once each semester 6 hrs Not Limited Free Free 2014/05 & 2014/10 Fee (NTD) Fee (USD) Deadline Before Mandarin Certificate Class Once each semester 18 hrs Not Limited Free Free General Course (Spring) 3 months 2014/03/01-2013/05/31 180 hrs 8-10 people NTD 30,000 Around USD 900 Rolling Exam(TOCFL)

General Course (Summer) 3 months 2014/06/01-2013/08/31 180 hrs 8-10 people NTD 30,000 Around USD 900 Rolling Chinese e-Learning Training Once each semester 6 hrs Not Limited Free Free 2014/05 & 2014/10 The End of the Chinese Party Once each semester 6 hrs Not Limited Free Free General Course (Fall) 3 months 2014/09/01-2014/11/30 180 hrs 8-10 people NTD 30,000 Around USD 900 Rolling Semester Before each General Course (Winter) 3 months 2014/12/01-2015/02/28 180 hrs 8-10 people NTD 30,000 Around USD 900 Rolling Chinese Culture Activities Chinese Festivals Depends Not Limited Free Free Chinese Festivals

42 43 南部 到 National Cheng Kung University National Kaohsiung Normal University south 台 College of Liberal Arts, Chinese Language Center | Tainan City Center of Language and Culture Teaching | Kaohsiung City

灣 No.1, University Rd., East Dist., Tainan City 70101, Taiwan (R.O.C.) No.116, Heping 1st Rd., Lingya Dist., Kaohsiung City 80201, Taiwan (R.O.C.) Tel: +886-6-2740715 / +886-6-2757575 ext.52040 Tel: + 886-7-7172930 ext.2603 Fax: +886-6-2742516 Fax: +886-7-7166903 Email: [email protected]; [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: kclc.ncku.edu.tw Website: www.nknu.edu.tw/~clct/ SOUTHERN TAIWAN

Student Eligibility & Age Nundu Studio: http:// nckh.theweb.tw/, http://www.nandu. Open to all applicants over 18 years of age. Summer com.tw/, http://nckudorm.prince.com.tw/ Intensive Program and Study Tour Program open to over 8 Free Housing Agencies: http://www.6mama.com.tw/root/ of age. index_en.php Introduction Location & Facilities Established in 1982, NCKU Chinese Language Center The CLC is located in Tainan City and is fully equipped with Student Eligibility & Age Location & Facilities accepts about 1,000 foreign students every year, and is audio-visual and computer facilities, with additional facilities at least a high school diploma or its equivalent CLCT, which is across from the Cultural Center, is located rated among the top four language centers in Taiwan. We for students to engage in self-guided learning or practice: in the downtown of Kaohsiung. Transportation is convenient offer courses in Mandarin at every level from Beginner language laboratory, auditorium, mini-theatre, Audio-Visual Introduction with MRT station near school. through Advanced in either “Small Group” (6-10) or classroom, and calligraphy classroom. Our center are dedicated to the teaching of Chinese culture About facilities, students can use library, which offers “Individual” classes. In addition, we offer elective culture and Chinese as a second language, aim at offering a variety supplementary learning materials and computer, and gym classes including Chinese Painting, Calligraphy, Opera, Local Attractions of Chinese courses that acquaint foreigners and overseas in school. Cuisine and Culture. We frequently organize special courses Tainan has played a major role in Taiwan’s history ever since Chinese with the essence of the Chinese language and for study tours. All of our 22 full-time teachers have passed the first Han migration. It served as the capital until 1885, culture as well as at strengthening international friendship Local Attractions and is peppered with famous sites like Chihkan Towers (1653), the Ministry of Education Proficiency for Teaching Chinese through the promotion of cultural exchange. Cultural Center and department stores are near our school. Matsu Temple (1684), Chengkung Temple (1674), Confucius as a Second Language. With MRT and bus, you can go to Siziwan, Central Park, Temple (1665) and Anping Fort (1624). Scholarships Shopping sites, etc. Scholarships N/A The six-month General Scholarship is available to four Popular Course Popular Course 1. Cultural: Chinese Painting, Calligraphy, Taichi, Accommodation applicants. There are two a year from January to June and 1. General classes (group classes),including Basic (Beginner), Reflexology, Cuisine. We can help arrange the foreign students to live in July to December. Elementary (I&II), Intermediate (I&II&III) and Advanced (I&II) 2. Language: Conversation, Chinese Puns, Listening and the dorm if there is any vacancy; if no, students can find level. Each is 15 hours per week, 9:00am-12:00 noon, from Accommodation Speaking Training, Chinese Songs, Movie Dialogue, on the following website. Monday to Friday. Accommodation in the NCKU dormitory is available in Business Chinese, Daily Taiwanese, Test of Chinese as http://www.591.com.tw/ 2. Individual (Tutorial) Classes: 10 hours in total or 20 hours summer vacation. On-Campus rooms for 2-3 people cost a Foreign Language Test Training in total. Students can arrange time flexibly, from 8 am to about NTD 750 per week. If students need assistance in 17:30 pm, Monday to Friday, but at least 2 hours per week. booking hotel or similar accommodation near the campus, they should contact the CLC staff before arriving. Single rooms near the campus can be rented for about NTD 4,500 Tuition & Tuition & Application Application per month. Off-Campus Dormitory Accommodation: Course Type Period of Study Start Date Total Hours Class Size Registration Fee Registration Fee Deadline in a Deadline (NTD) (USD) Foreign Country in Taiwan 2013/11/25- Tuition & Registration Tuition & Registration Application 3 months 165 hrs NTD 25,250 Around USD 842 2013/11/01 2013/11/15 Course Type Period of Study Start Date Total Hours Class Size 2014/02/14 Fee (NTD) Fee (USD) Deadline 2014/02/24- 2013/12/23-2014/03/07 150 hrs 6-10 people NTD 28,300 USD 944 2013/11/15 3 months 174 hrs NTD 26,600 Around USD 887 2014/02/01 2014/02/15 2014/05/16 5-10 Regular Class 2014/05/26- people 2014/03/24-2014/06/13 165 hrs 6-10 people NTD 31,100 USD 1,037 2014/01/30 3 months 177 hrs NTD 27,050 Around USD 902 2014/05/01 2014/05/15 2014/08/15 General Course 10-11 weeks 2014/06/30-2014/09/05 150 hrs 6-10 people NTD 28,300 USD 944 2014/05/15 2014/08/25- 3 months 174 hrs NTD 26,600 Around USD 842 2013/08/01 2013/08/15 2014/11/14 2014/09/22-2014/12/05 165 hrs 6-10 people NTD 31,100 USD 1,037 2014/07/30 Anytime (at Individual 1. 10 hrs in total 1. 10 hrs in total NTD 6,500 / 10hrs USD 217 / 10 hrs 2014/06/30-2014/07/25 least 2 hours 1 on 1 Anytime Anytime Summer Intensive Courses 4 weeks 80 hrs 6-10 people NTD 15,700 USD 524 2014/05/15 (Tutorial) Classes 2. 20 hours in total 2. 20 hours in total NTD 10,500 / 20hrs USD 350 / 20hrs 2014/08/04-2014/08/29 per week) * We teach both Mandarin Phonetic Symbols (zhu yin) and Pinyin and use standard characters. Customized Study Tour 1-8 weeks Class duration, tuition fee and application dates, for study tours are determined according to the request. * Students can get into the class in the middle of each semester if they already have had some basic background of learning Chinese.

44 45 南部 到 National Pingtung University of Education National Pingtung University of Science south 台 Language Center | Pingtung City and Technology Chinese Language Center | Pingtung County 灣 No.4-18, MinSheng Rd., Pingtung City, Pingtung County 90003, Taiwan (R.O.C.) Tel: +886-8-7226141 ext. 24001, 24002 No.1, Shuefu Rd., Neipu Township, Pingtung County 91201, Taiwan (R.O.C.) Fax: +886-8-7226409 Tel: +886-8-7703202 ext.7715 Email: [email protected] Fax: +886-8-7740274 Website: lcc.npue.edu.tw/front/bin/home.phtml Email: [email protected] Website: clc.npust.edu.tw/main.php SOUTHERN TAIWAN

Student Eligibility & Age 4. lounge All Available 5. coin-operated washing machines 6. dryers Introduction 7. a discussion room NPUE’s Chinese Language Division (CLD) is part of the 8. a study room Language Center at National Pingtung University of 9. restaurants Education (NPUE).We offer Mandarin Chinese programs for overseas students and alien residents in Taiwan all year Location & Facilities Student Eligibility & Age Location & Facilities round. All courses are designed by specialists to ensure 1. located in Pingtung City, near the railway station 18 years old above Location high-quality learning experience. We also provide training (about 2.5 kilometers) Pingtung Neipu Township 2. regular bus services Introduction courses for prospective Mandarin language teachers. CLD Facilities 3. classrooms equipped with digital-desks The Chinese Language Center of the National Pingtung has very experienced Chinese teachers, excellent teaching In addition to classrooms and standard audio-visual University of Science and Technology was established materials, comfortable campus, supportive and caring equipment, the library and Chinese Language Center also Local Attractions in 2009 to facilitate the Chinese learning, providing an staff and an enjoyable learning environment. In addition, have plenty of resources for self-study. the friendly people, moderate living expenses and lovely 1. National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium excellent environment for students, supporting and scenery in Pingtung make CLD a fantastic environment to 2. Machia Aboriginal Culture Park promoting Chinese culture exchange. Local Attractions 3. The North Mountain Tawu learn Mandarin. The course emphasizes the four main skills of language Liu-Dui Hakka Culture Park, Qingdao Beer Factory, Taiwan 4. Saivhia Avitation Sports Park (reading, writing, listening and speaking) and focuses on Indigenous People Culture Park 5. Little Okinawa Scenic Area Scholarships practical and makes flexible use of Mandarin in the daily life. N/A 6. Popular Course Scholarships Popular Course Chinese grammar, Reading and Writing, Chinese Characters, Accommodation Currently, The Chinese Language Center does not provide Chinese listening training and Chinese speaking training. Special Arrangements 1. 790 rooms (mostly with air-conditioning) scholarships. However, students can be awarded by Huayu Also, we organize the out-door events and cultural tours for 2. internet connection Enrichment Scholarship from The Ministry of Education. students to come into contact with different Chinese culture. 3. campus wireless The scholarships are worth 25,000 NTD per month. Accommodation Tuition & Registration Tuition & Registration Fee Application Course Type Period of Study Start Date Total Hours Class Size Fee (NTD) (USD) Deadline Foreign students will be accommodated in the campus dormitories. Kitchen is available for foreign students who Full-time prefer to prepare their own food and a prayer room for Special Arrangement 3 months Any time 150 hrs 1-4 people NTD 30,000-45,000 Around USD 1,000-1,500 Any time followers of Islam.

Special Arrangement 2 months Any time 120 hrs 1-4 people NTD 24,000-36,000 Around USD 1,334-1,200 Any time Tuition & Registration Tuition & Registration Application Course Type Period of Study Start Date Total Hours Class Size Fee (NTD) Fee (USD) Deadline Small Class 3 months Any time 150 hrs 5-10 people NTD 18,000 Around USD 600 Any time General Course 18 weeks September 270 hrs 5-10 people NTD 32,400 Around USD 1,080 15th August Small Class 2 months Any time 120 hrs 5-10 people NTD 14,400 Around USD 480 Any time (Fall Semester) General Course 18 weeks February 270 hrs 5-10 people NTD 32,400 Around USD 1,080 15th January Part-time (Spring Semester)

Special Arrangement At least 24 hrs Any time At least 24 hrs 1-4 people NTD 200-300 per hr Around USD 7-10 per hr Any time Short-Term Course 10 weeks March / October 30 hrs 10-30 people NTD 3,600 Around USD 120 March / October

Small Class At least 24 hrs Any time At least 24 hrs 5-10 people NTD 120 per hr Around USD 4 per hr Any time Summer Intensive Course 6 weeks July 72 hrs 10-30 people NTD 8,640 Around USD 288 July

46 47 南部 到 National Sun Yat-sen University National University of Kaohsiung south 台 Chinese Language Center | Kaohsiung City Division of Chinese Language, Language Center | Kaohsiung City

灣 No.70, Lienhai Rd., Gushan Dist., Kaohsiung City 80424, Taiwan (R.O.C.) No.700, Kaohsiung University Rd., Nanzih Dist., Kaohsiung City 81148, Taiwan (R.O.C.) Tel: +886-7-5252000 #3030, 3031 Tel: +886-7-5919257 Fax: +886-7-5253039 Fax: +886-7-5919258 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www2.nsysu.edu.tw/CLC Website: www2.nuk.edu.tw/clc SOUTHERN TAIWAN

Student Eligibility & Age Local Attractions 18-60 National University of Kaohsiung is located at the north end of Kaohsiung, southern Taiwan's largest city. There are Introduction several local attractions around such as Metropolitan Park, The primary task of the Division of Chinese Language is to Lotus Pond, Kaohsiung Arena, department stores, and Cheng offer non-native speakers of Chinese with general courses Ching Lake, etc. in Mandarin Chinese, focusing on the four language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing for common Popular Course Student Eligibility & Age Location & Facilities everyday purposes. 1. Elementary Chinese: This course is an introductory course in Mandarin Chinese, open to students who Any native or foreigners with at least high school diploma The CLC is located on the 3rd floor of College of Liberal Arts Scholarships have no prior knowledge of Chinese and covering and a sincere interest in learning Mandarin are welcome to Building. It has modern, air-conditioned classrooms. Within a Taiwan Scholarship and Huayu Enrichment Scholarship both spoken and written aspects of the language. It is classes at the CLC. short walk are the gymnasium, the Siziwan Beach Recreation Program offered by the Ministry of Education and the intended to familiarize students with Chinese characters, Center, and a restaurant. The University provides a variety of Ministry of Foreign Affairs. pronunciation, and grammatical structures. Introduction athletic facilities. 2. Intermediate Chinese: This course is a continuing study Founded in 1997, the Chinese Language Center is a Accommodation Local Attractions of Mandarin Chinese at the intermediate level, with an government recognized center for teaching Chinese as The university-managing housing is on campus. A typical room a foreign language at National Sun Yat-sen University in There is Siziwan Bay where people can watch the sunset, additional emphasis on extended vocabulary through is curtained and furnished with a bed, wardrobe, shelves, a reading and writing, and on basic conversation for Kaohsiung city. The CLC aims to cultivate students' Chinese Former British Consulate at Takou where you can drink tea desk and chair. Bathroom facilities are normally shared. All comprehension abilities of listening, speaking, reading, and coffee, The True Love Harbor, Love River, River Bank essential everyday situations. bedrooms are connected to the main University computer 3. Advanced Chinese: This course is intended to develop and writing. All classes at the CLC are conducted in the Coffee Shops, Pier 2 and Urban Spotlight. network, so anyone with a PC can access the Internet. target language. students' reading speed and comprehension of more Popular Course Location & Facilities advanced syntax and styles. More advanced training Scholarships 1. Integrated course: Beginner, Basic, Intermediate, Advanced especially in reading and writing Mandarin Chinese is The Division of Chinese Language is located within the emphasized. CLC Scholarship: NTD 9,000 for 3 months and Expert Level. College of Engineering. The division provides advanced audio- 2. Improvement course: Conversation Level I-III, Basic- Accommodation visual equipment and online learning resources for use by Advanced Reading course. teachers and students to support the educational processes. On-campus 3. Special course: Taiwanese, News Reading, Business 2-persons room: About NTD 9,900 per session. Conversation, Special topics of Chinese Society and Culture, Tuition & Registration Tuition & Registration Application 4-persons room: About NTD 5,800 per session. Listening and Speaking Training. Course Type Period of Study Start Date Total Hours Class Size 4. Free course: Learning Mandarin Phonetic Symbols, The Fee (NTD) Fee (USD) Deadline origin of Chinese Characters, Learning Chinese by Cooking, Spring Session 2014 2014/03/03-2014/05/16 2014/03/03 150 hrs 5-10 people NTD 28,500 Around USD 950 2014/01/01 Learning Chinese by Singing, Calligraphy. Summer Session 2014 2014/05/19-2014/07/28 2014/05/19 150 hrs 5-10 people NTD 28,500 Around USD 950 2014/03/01

Tuition & Registration Tuition & Registration Application Summer Vacation Course Type Period of Study Start Date Total Hours Class Size 2014/06/23-2014/08/29 2014/06/23 150 hrs 5-10 people NTD 28,500 Around USD 950 2014/04/01 Fee (NTD) Fee (USD) Deadline Session 2014

General Course 3 months 2014/03-2014/05 165 hrs 4-10 people NTD 29,700 Around USD 907 2013/11/30 Autumn Session 2014 2014/09/09-2014/11/18 2014/09/09 150 hrs 5-10 people NTD 28,500 Around USD 950 2014/07/01

General Course 3 months 2014/06-2014/08 165 hrs 4-10 people NTD 29,700 Around USD 907 2014/02/28 Winter Session 2014 2014/11/10-2015/01/19 2014/11/10 150 hrs 5-10 people NTD 28,500 Around USD 950 2014/09/01

General Course 3 months 2014/09-2014/11 165 hrs 4-10 people NTD 29,700 Around USD 990 2014/05/31 Spring Session 2015 2015/03/02-2015/05/15 2015/03/02 150 hrs 5-10 people NTD 28,500 Around USD 950 2015/01/01

General Course 3 months 2014/12-2015/02 165 hrs 4-10 people NTD 29,700 Around USD 990 2014/08/31 Intensive Courses 2-3 months Anytime 75 hrs 5-8 people NTD 14,250 Around USD 475 Anytime

Intensive Summer Courses 6 weeks 2014/07-2014/08 150 hrs 4-10 people NTD 27,000 Around USD 900 2014/03/31 Private Tutorial At least 10 hrs Anytime At least 10 hrs 1 person NTD 500 per hr Around USD 17 per hr Anytime

48 49 南部 到 Southern Taiwan University of Science Taiwan Shoufu University south 台 and Technology Chinese Language Center | Tainan City Chinese Language Center | Tainan City 灣 No.168, Nanshi Li, Madou Dist., Tainan City 72153, Taiwan ( R.O.C.) Tel: +886-6-5718888 ext.115 No.1, Nantai St., Yungkang Dist., Tainan City 71005, Taiwan (R.O.C.) Fax: +886-6-5717613 Tel: +886-6-2533131 ext.6010 Email: [email protected] Fax: +886-6-3010040 Website: www.tsu.edu.tw/a/webs/index.php?account=Clearn Email: [email protected] Website: clc.stust.edu.tw/en SOUTHERN TAIWAN

Student Eligibility & Age Accommodation Above 15 years old STUST’s dormitory offer single room, two-person room and four-person room. Each room has privacy bathroom/toilet Introduction and air-conditioner. Other facilities like laundry room and Chinese Language Center (CLC) at Southern Taiwan kitchen are also provided. Student Eligibility & Age Accommodation University of Science and Technology was established to create a warm and friendly environment for international Location & Facilities 18 years old and high school graduated. 1. Student Dormitory, including the furniture, refrigerators, air condition and laundry. students and foreigners to learn Mandarin and Taiwanese STUST is located in Tainan, ancient capital which rich for its Introduction culture. A variety of classes are offered depends on snack, art and historical sites. Our center is five minutes away 2. One semester costs NTD 12,000. Taiwan Shoufu University actively works with top student's needs and interests. Currently, we are offering from urban city which is easy to take train and bus to visit 3. Electronic Fee will be more expensive during the summer universities overseas including ones in the , beginner, basic and intermediate level classes to assist scenic spots. time (June-September). Japan, Australia and China to set up exchange programs. learners in developing the four essential language skills Besides current exchange programs, there are seminars Location & Facilities and broaden one’s horizon. Local Attractions There are restaurants, convenient stores and starbucks regularly and various studying aboard programs. Because of 1. Taiwan Shoufu University is located in Tainan City’s Scholarships around our campus. Historical sites, department stores and the popularity of learning Chinese, many colleges aboard . If you do not apply for any scholarship, you can apply for night markets are easy reach by train or bus. One of the most are interested in Chinese learning programs, including, 2. The campus facilities include a cafeteria, a convenience our school’s scholarship. favorite hot-spring is also nearby. short term and long term Chinese courses and the Chinese store, an indoor gymnasium, outdoor athletic facilities, an teacher training programs. With the first class Chinese outdoor café, a night time library, and a bookstore. New Student Scholarship Popular Course Language Center, we are able to set up entire curriculum, As a new student at our CLC, if you successfully enroll for Local Attractions Our center aims to enhance students’ four skills- listening, provide effective academic resources and connect with two semesters (36 weeks) of classes, students awarded this speaking, reading and writing. Life Mandarin, tourism foreign universities. Chinese Language Center is approved 1. Qigu Wetlands. scholarship will receive a 10,000 TWD discount for the first Mandarin, business Mandarin, Characters writing practice and by the Ministry of Education as one of the official Chinese 2. Qigu lagoon. semester and their second semester will be offered at a ten Mandarin conversation are popular courses that designed learning Institute in Taiwan. It can be found on the website 3. . per cent discount. to meet student’s need, increase their competitiveness and of Ministry of Education and the information is available to 4. Tsung-Yeh arts and culture center. Academic Excellence Scholarship broaden their horizons. prospective students. Students whose scores are at the top of the class may apply Popular Course for this scholarship. This award will be given once teachers Scholarships Short-term (Culture Camp), including Chinese lessons and have selected the students they recommend for this N/A sightseeings of Tainan. scholarship. Tuition & Registration Tuition & Registration Course Type Period of Study Start Date Total Hours Class Size Application Deadline Fee (NTD) Fee (USD) Tuition & Registration Tuition & Registration Application Course Type Period of Study Start Date Total Hours Class Size Fee (NTD) Fee (USD) Deadline Two months before Regular Class 3 months 2014/04/01 180 hrs 6-10 people NTD 27,000 Around USD 900 the starting date of General Class 18 weeks 2014/09/09 270 hrs 5-15 people NTD 43,200 Around 1,440 USD 2014/07/15 each term

General Class 18 weeks 2014/02/01 270 hrs 5-15 people NTD 43,200 Around 1,440 USD 2014/01/10 Intensive Class 8 weeks 2014/07/01 160 hrs 6-10 people NTD 24,000 Around USD 800

Intensive Class 8 weeks 2014/07/01 120 hrs 5-15 people NTD 19,200 Around 640 USD 2014/06/15 Short term Class 2-3 weeks 2014/04/01 30-45 hrs 6-10 people NTD 6,000 Around USD 200

50 51 東部 到 Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages Tzu Chi University east 台 Center of Chinese Language | Kaohsiung City Center for Language studies |

灣 No.900, Mintsu 1st Rd., Sanmin Dist., Kaohsiung City 80793, Taiwan (R.O.C.) No.67, Jieren St., Hualien City, Hualien County 97074, Taiwan (R.O.C) Tel: +886-7-3426031 ext.3302, 3303, 3306 Tel: +886-3-8572677 ext.1681-1683 Fax: +886-7-3464672 Fax: +886-3-8466065 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: c040.wzu.edu.tw Website: www.language.tcu.tw or www.facebook.com/TzuChi.CLS SOUTHERN TAIWAN

Student Eligibility & Age Accommodation 1. Foreigners who are senior high school students, or over Accommodation in the student dormitory is currently Student Eligibility & Age Location & Facilities 16 years old. unavailable. Upon request, we will assist newly arrived 15-65 CLS is located on the 2nd floor of teaching 2D building at the 2. Foreigners who are junior high school students can students with their lodging arrangements. campus of Humanities and Social Sciences College, which is only attend special courses offered during summer and Introduction surrounded by beautiful mountains in Hualien with library, winter vacations. Location & Facilities The Center for Language Studies (CLS) of Tzu Chi University computer center, and sports facilities. Wenzao is located in the beautiful harbor city of Kaohsiung, was founded based on the spirit of the school's founder, Introduction near the High-Speed Rail station Zuoying. The school has Master Cheng Yen. Her spirit of "Great Compassion to Local Attractions The Center of Chinese Language at Wenzao was established a library and an audio-visual center with multi-language people and great mercy for all" guides the center. Our aim 1. Historical Places of Interest: Fu Shi Ancient Site, Ji An Qing in September 2002 to improve inter-cultural communication collections available to all the students. The Center of is to enhance students' understanding of the language Seminary, Sao Ba Shi Zhu Ancient Site. between Chinese and other cultures. We offer Chinese Chinese Languages has digitalized classrooms and a language and culture of great love, and to develop the sense of 2. Natural Scenery: , Carp Lake, East Rift language courses at various levels from Beginner through lab with self-guided learning materials. Wireless service is gratitude. Through learning language, people can better Valley, Chi Hsing Tan. Advanced as well as elective culture courses such as available on campus. understand and respect each other. 3. Amusement Parks: the Aquarium, Yuanye Farm, Calligraphy, and Taichi Kungfu, etc. Also available are short- Zhao Feng Farm. term courses designed for junior high, senior high school and Local Attractions Scholarships college students during the summer/winter vacations and The Kaohsiung Arena, Lotus Lake, Heart of Love River, the N/A Popular Course special courses for certain groups of students. A distinctive National Sports Park, the Confucian Temple, night markets 1. CLS offers quarterly classes to develop student’s ability feature of our Center is the free one-on-one tutoring class and department stores are all near the school. Accommodation in traditional Chinese listening, speaking, reading and for all the registered foreign students, provided by students Dormitory expense for a term of three months is NTD 7,000. writing.CLS promotes understanding of Chinese culture, Popular Course from the Department of Applied Chinese in cooperation The dormitories accommodates up to four students per and exposes students to the Tzu Chi culture: great love, with the Center of Chinese Language. 1. Culture courses: Calligraphy and Taichi Kungfu room. Dormitories are equipped with coin operated washing sense of gratitude, respect, and care for others. 2. Language courses: Pronunciation, Writing with Idioms, and drying machine, water dispensers, and refrigerators. 2. CLS has specially designed a study camp. It provides Scholarships Newspaper Reading, Typing, Listening and Comprehension, Mandarin lessons, interesting Chinese cultural courses, and N/A Taiwanese Dialect, Business Conversation field trips. Tzu Chi unique cultural and volunteer courses 3. Free tutoring sessions and lectures are also offered.

Tuition & Registration Tuition & Registration Application Tuition & Registration Tuition & Registration Application Course Type Period of Study Start Date Total Hours Class Size Course Type Period of Study Start Date Total Hours Class Size Fee (NTD) Fee (USD) Deadline Fee (NTD) Fee (USD) Deadline

Regular Class 11 weeks 2014/03/10 165 hrs 5-10 people NTD 27,825 USD 928 2014/02/10 General Course 12weeks 2014/02/24 180 hrs 3-5 people NTD 36,500 USD 1,217 2014/01/31

Regular Class 11 weeks 2014/06/09 165 hrs 5-10 people NTD 27,825 USD 928 2014/05/09 General Course 12weeks 2014/05/26 180 hrs 3-5 people NTD 36,500 USD 1,217 2014/04/30

Regular Class 11 weeks 2014/09/01 165 hrs 5-10 people NTD 27,825 USD 928 2014/08/01 General Course 11weeks 2014/09/01 165 hrs 3-5 people NTD 33,500 USD 1,117 2014/07/31

Regular Class 11 weeks 2014/12/01 165 hrs 5-10 people NTD 27,825 USD 928 2014/11/01 General Course 11weeks 2014/12/01 165 hrs 3-5 people NTD 33,500 USD 1,117 2014/10/31

52 53 學 4. Favorable atmosphere 華 INTERNATIONAL Language Center 語 Chinese Language Center, Soochow University Mandarin is a difficult language to learn. Especially for people STUDENTS IN TAIWAN from western countries, who are not used to write characters, nor to speak with proper tones. Being strongly motivated to learn may appear too little to make any progress. Staying in Taiwan for studying language is a good idea to overcome the difficulties. You can easily make friends with local people. They 1. Ilha Formosa are friendly and helpful. They are interested in your country and want to show you what the best in Taiwan. When you Language Center ask people the way, they will walk you the place you want to Mandarin Training Center, National Taiwan Normal University get, teach how to pronounce correctly the name of the place Course Type and invite to their hometown for dinner and sightseeing. Well that is all about a good atmosphere you feel here. In these KariNA WieLomsKA Chinese course conditions learning language is more like a pleasure than a from Poland Coming to Taiwan to continue studying Mandarin has been hard work. one of the best choices of my life. It comes down to three simple things: It’s an incredibly comfortable place to live, the people are friendly and helpful to an unbelievable extent, LEARNING CHINESE IN TAIWAN and the cuisine is beyond delicious. From my very first few 5. Living a dream EvaN MoOre days here in Taipei I had already fallen in love with Taiwan. It’s a clean, convenient, safe, and a relatively inexpensive Language Center from USA place to live. Not to mention the classes at Taiwan Normal Chinese Language Center, Southern Taiwan University University’s Mandarin Training Center, which are fun and educational, in addition to providing a variety of options for I’ve been living in Taiwan for almost 2 years. First, I lived in all levels of Mandarin learners. Taipei for 8 months, where I started to study Chinese, at the beginning I thought this would be a part of my professional preparation, however, this became my passion and one of my life goals. Then, I moved south to Tainan, where I’m currently studying master and studying Chinese at the same time, I 2. My impressions thought that moving here would help me to understand more the Taiwanese culture, and I was right!. Meeting really kind about Taiwan people and making new friends using the language I love Language Center together with the country I love the most became the best Division of Chinese Language, Language Center, National experience of my life so far. Mario MoreNO University of Kaohsiung Learning Chinese for me is one of the hardest and most from Mexico beautiful lessons life has taught me. Course Type Elementary Chinese Taiwan welcomed me with heavy rain but nevertheless it soon cheapened my heart. There are so many differences to my 6. My experience home country Austria. It is more than 10000km away; however the friendly and helpful people, the delicious food, the mega on learning and teaching TobiaS Hofer cities and the scenic landscape let me feel like home. Before Language Center I came to Taiwan, I was just able to say “ 你 ” and by the time Chinese Language Education Center, National Taipei University from Austria my Chinese is improving, and I am able to make some small- of Education talk and even order a meal. It is also to get the understanding for the Taiwan culture and lifestyle. The new friendships and I come to Taiwan to teach English and to also learn Chinese. the new experiences will make my stay unforgettable. I’m an ABC who has parents from Taiwan and I grew up only being able to speak rudimentary Chinese. Learning Chinese has definitely given me a higher life satisfaction experience. Being able to better communicate with my relatives is being realized (slowly). A deeper 3. Study Chinese understanding in the language has also let me become in Beautiful Taiwan a more effective teacher, also understanding the probable reasons for student’s mistakes. Language Center Taiwan has provided me a very nice environment to immerse Center for Language studies, Tzu Chi University myself in these two important experiences while retaining some western comforts I sometimes miss. PauL HuaNg Course Type from USA General Course The Center for language studies, Tzu Chi University is centered between Taiwan’s central mountain range and the Pacific Ocean. It is an ideal environment to study Chinese language DuNcaN Edward Gibb and culture. Studying here is very different from big cities. People are more interested in your journey and not your from New Zealand destination. The people are friendly and not many people speak English (a great advantage in learning Chinese) The scenery and air quality is amazing with lots of great places to hike. Every WeLcomE TO tAiwaN! semester the centre organizes different cultural activities for the students which are very informative. Tzu Chi also offers plenty cultural extramural activities.

54 55 學 Student Dormitory Home Stay Scholarship G General Course I Intensive Summer Courses 華 COURSES AT CHINESE 語 LEARNING CENTERS Lunghwa University of Chinese Language Center | Taoyuan County P.22 Science and Technology t: +886-2-82093211 ext.6770 e: [email protected] www.ctc.lhu.edu.tw/ctc/ | G | I |

Ming Chuan University Mandarin Studies and Culture Center | Taipei City P.23 t: +886-2-28824564 ext.2405 f: +886-2-88613491 e: [email protected] www.mcu.edu.tw/admin/mscc/chinese/index.htm | | G |

National Central University Chinese Language Program of Language Center | Taoyuan County P.24 t: +886-3-4227151 ext.33807,33817,33800 f: +886-3-4255384 e: [email protected] www.lc.ncu.edu.tw/main/clp/en/index.php

LEARNING CHINESE IN TAIWAN | | G | I | Others: Other Profession Chinese

National Chengchi Chinese Language Center | Taipei City P.25 North University t: +886-2-29387141 f: +886-2-29396353 e: [email protected] mandarin.nccu.edu.tw/english/index.php Language Center | Taipei City P.15 China University of Science | | G | Others: Summer School and Technology t: +886-2-27821862 f: +886-2-27852344 e: [email protected] Chinese Language Division, LTRC | Hsinchu City P.26 aca.cust.edu.tw/language/chinese/index.html National Chiao Tung University t: +886-3-5131231 f: +886-3-5711437 e: [email protected] mandarin.nctu.edu.tw | G | I | Others: Business Chinese Individual Program Others: 18 weeks for each term Chinese Culture University Mandarin Learning Center | Taipei City P.16 National Taipei University Chinese Language Education Center | Taipei City P.27 t: +886-2-27005858 ext.8131-8136 f: +886-2-27081257 e: [email protected] of Education t: +886-2-27321104 ext.82025,82026,83331,83335 f: +886-2-27325950 mlc.sce.pccu.edu.tw e. [email protected] r9.ntue.edu.tw | G | I | Others: Business Chinese Young Learner Courses | G | Others: Business Chinese Mandarin Summer Camp Free Chinese Cultural Class TOCFL Prep Crash Course Mandarin Training Center | Taipei City P.28 HSK Chinese Profiency Test Class Free Tutorial Class National Taiwan Normal University t: +886-2-77345130 f: +886-2-23418431 e: [email protected] www.mtc.ntnu.edu.tw Chung Hua University Language Center | Hsinchu City P.17 | G | Others: Business Chinese Other Profession Courses Young Learner Courses t: +886-3-5186175 or +886-3-5186176 f: + 886-3-5186174 e: [email protected] Short-term Program and Online Programs international.chu.edu.tw Language Center | Taipei City P.29 | | G | I | National Taiwan University Chinese Language Division t: +886-2-33663417 f: +886-2-89695042 e: [email protected] cld.liberal.ntu.edu.tw Mandarin Learning Center | Taoyuan County P.18 Chung Yuan Christian G | I | Others: Other Profession Courses One-on-One Class University t: +886-3-2651324 f: +886-3-2651328 e: [email protected] / [email protected] International Chinese Language Program | Taipei City P.30 www.facebook.com/cmlcycu National Taiwan University t: +886-2-23639123 f: +886-2-23626926 e: [email protected] iclp.ntu.edu.tw G | I | Others: Other Profession Courses One on one Course | I | Others: intensive long-term course (9 months and above) Fo Guang University Mandarin Instruction Center of Lifelong Education | Yilan City P.19 Chinese Language Center | Taipei City P.31 t: +886-3-9313343 ext.103 f: +886-3-9315904 e: [email protected] Soochow University t: +886-2-28819471 ext.5921-5922 f: +886-2-28838350 e: [email protected] clic.fguweb.fgu.edu.tw/index.phtml www.scu.edu.tw/mandarin | G | I | Others: Business Chinese Other Profession Courses Study Tour | G | I | Others: Young Learner Courses Customized Program Fu Jen Catholic University Language Center, Office of International Education | New Taipei City P.20 Mandarin Center | Taipei City P.32 t: +886-2-29052414 / +886-2-29053721 / +886-2-29052487 / +886-2-29052071 Taipei Chengshih University of Science and t: +886-2-28285887 f: +886-2-23319966 e: [email protected] f: +886-2-29052166 e: [email protected] www.lc.fju.edu.tw Technology www.ssw.tpcu.edu.tw/chinese/index.htm | | G | Others: Summer sessions Study tour program (Home Stay on weekends: provided only for students of the study tour program.) G |

Kainan University Chinese Learning Center | Taoyuan County P.21 Tamkang University Chinese Language Center | Taipei City P.33 t: +886-3-3412500 ext.4640 / +886-2-33224533 ext.18 f: +886-3-2705542 / +886-2-23567515 t: +886-2-23216320 ext.39 f: +886-2-23214036 e: [email protected] e. [email protected] / [email protected] www.knu.edu.tw/CLC/cht/index.html www.dce.tku.edu.tw | G | | G | I | Others: Young Learner Courses Customized programs for groups

56 57 學 Student Dormitory Home Stay Scholarship G General Course I Intensive Summer Courses 華 語 Central National Cheng Kung College of Liberal Arts, Chinese Language Center | Tainan City P.44 University t: +886-6-2740715 f: +886-6-2742516 Chienkuo Technology Language Center, Chinese Language Section | Changhua City P.34 e. [email protected] / [email protected] kclc.ncku.edu.tw University t: +886-4-7111111 ext.4003 f: +886-4-7114631 e: [email protected] lc.ctu.edu.tw | | | G | I | Others: Other Profession Courses | Rent-room outside campus | | G | Others: Individualized Class Customized Study Tour (Classes will be designed in accordance Feng Chia University Chinese Language Center | Taichung City P.35 to your needs) t: +886-4-24517250 ext.5873,5875 f: +886-4-24510243 e: [email protected] www.clc.fcu.edu.tw National Kaohsiung Center of Language and Culture Teaching | Kaohsiung City P.45 | | G | Others: Summer Program Normal University t: +886-7-7172930 ext.2603 f: +886-7-7166903 e: [email protected] www.nknu.edu.tw/~clct/ National Chiayi University Language Center-Division of Chinese as a Second Language | Chiayi City P.36 G | I | Others: Individual (Tutorial) Class t: +886-5-2732983 f: +886-5-2844916 e: [email protected] 140.130.204.81 National Pingtung Language Center | Pingtung County P.46 G | University of Education LEARNING CHINESE IN TAIWAN t: +886-8-7226141 ext.24001,24002 f: +886-8-7226409 e: [email protected] National Chung Hsing Chinese Program | Taichung City P.37 lcc.npue.edu.tw/front/bin/home.phtml University t: +886-4-22840326 ext.312,399 f: +886-4-22849956 | G | Others: Special Arrangement e. [email protected] / [email protected] cp.nchu.edu.tw National Pingtung Chinese Language Center | Pingtung County P.47 G | I | University of Science t: +886-8-7703202 ext.7715 f: +886-8-7740274 e: [email protected] and Technology National Taichung Chinese Language Center | Taichung City P.38 clc.npust.edu.tw/main.php University of Education t: +886-4-22183283 ext.4003 f: +886-4-22183450 e: [email protected] | I | clc.ntcu.edu.tw/index_en.php National Sun Yat-Sen Chinese Language Center | Kaohsiung City P.48 Guest Hostel | G | Others: 1 on 1 Tutorial Program Short Term Chinese Program University t: +886-7-5252000 ext.3030,3031 f: +886-7-5253039 e: [email protected] Providence University Chinese Language Education Center | Taichung City P.39 www2.nsysu.edu.tw/CLC t: +886-4-26645009 f: +886-4-26330340 e: [email protected] clec.pu.edu.tw | | G | I | Others: Business Chinese Other Profession Courses

| | | G | I | Others: Young Learner Course Calligraphy Chinese Painting Young Learner Courses Chop Carving Martial Art Making Chinese Knot National University of Division of Chinese Language, Language Center | Kaohsiung City P.49 Rice Dough Figures class Kaohsiung t: +886-7-5919257 f: +886-7-5919258 e: [email protected] www2.nuk.edu.tw/clc Tunghai University Chinese Language Center | Taichung City P.40 | G | I | Others: Business Chinese t: +886-4-23590259 f: +886-4-23594408 e: [email protected] clc.thu.edu.tw Southern Taiwan Chinese Language Center | Tainan City P.50 | | Others: General Courses (8 or 16 weeks for each term) University of Technology t: +886-6-2533131 ext.6010 f: +886-6-3010040 e: [email protected] clc.stut.edu.tw/en | | I | Others: General Courses (18 weeks for each term)

South Taiwan Shoufu University Chinese Language Center | Tainan City P.51 t: +886-6-5718888 ext.115 f: +886-6-5717613 e: [email protected] I-Shou University Language Center | Kaohsiung City P.41 www.tsu.edu.tw/a/webs/index.php?account=Chinese t: +886-7-6577711 ext.2604 f: +886-7-6577056 e: [email protected] | | | Others: Other Profession Courses www.isu.edu.tw/interface/overview.php?dept_mno=335 G I | G | Wenzao Ursuline Center of Chinese Language | Kaohsiung City P.52 University of Languages t: +886-7-3426031 ext.3302,3303,3306 f: +886-7-3464672 e: [email protected] Kao Yuan University Chinese Language Center | Kaohsiung City P.42 c040.wzu.edu.tw t: +886-7-6077916 ext.4003 f: +886-7-6077917 e: [email protected] www.oia.kyu.edu.tw/clc Short-term hostel | Single suit near campus | G | I | | G | I | Others: Young Learner Courses Others: Business Chinese Other Profession Course Young Learner Courses Kun Shan University Chinese Language Center | Tainan City P.43 t: +886-6-2727175 ext.560 f: +886-6-2050006 e: [email protected] www.ksu.edu.tw/eng/unit/D/T/NC/MLC East | | | | Others: Business Chinese Other Professionals Courses G I Center for Language Studies | Hualien County P.53 Tzu Chi University Young Learner Courses t: +886-3-8572677 ext.1683 f: +886-3-8466065 e: [email protected] www.language.tcu.edu.tw | G |

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Useful Government Websites for Foreigners

Ministry of Education, Republic of China (MOE) english.moe.gov.tw Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) www.mofa.gov.tw/EnOfficial Ministry of the Interior(MOI) www.moi.gov.tw/english Bureau of Consular Affairs (BOCA) www.boca.gov.tw/mp?mp=2 Overseas Office Republic Of China ( Taiwan )Diplomatic Mission www.taiwanembassy.org Council of Labor Affairs (CLA) www.cla.gov.tw Bureau of National Health Insurance www.nhi.gov.tw/english LEARNING CHINESE IN TAIWAN Overseas Compatriot Affairs Commission, R.O.C.(OCAC) www.ocac.gov.tw The E-government Entry Point of Taiwan www.taiwan.gov.tw Information for Foreigners www.immigration.gov.tw

Useful Tourist and Cultural Websites

Tourism Bureau eng.taiwan.net.tw Central Weather Bureau www.cwb.gov.tw/eng/index.htm National Palace Museum www.npm.gov.tw National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts www.ntmofa.gov.tw/english National Theater& National Concert Hall www.ntch.edu.tw/english/index

Taiwan Overseas Education Centers These offices have information and application materials for studying in Taiwan and will gladly answer any additional questions you may have. FICHET: Your all- U.S.A. Contact: Robert S.P.Yien (Director) t: +1-989-964-4010 e: [email protected] www.tecus.org.tw Inclusive information source Japan Contact: Yen-na KUO (Director) for studying in Taiwan t: 03-3264-9362 e: 190134＠staff.tku.edu.tw www.tecj.tku.edu.tw

Mongolia Contact: Otgonbat Barkhuu (Director) t: +976-99-102956 e: [email protected] www.tecm.org.tw/mn/index.html FICHET (The Foundation for International Cooperation in Higher Education of Taiwan) Indonesia Contact: Ivan Arista S. (Manager) is a Non-Profit Organization founded in 2005. t: +62-(0)31-2981-328 / +62-(0)81-25-9999-790 e: [email protected] www.TECindonesia.com It currently has 118 member universities. Malaysia Contact: Beh Chew Nam (CEO) Tel: +886-2-23222280 t: +603-79582628 ext.8218 e: [email protected] www.mtec.fcu.edu.tw Fax: +886-2-23222528 Thailand (Bangkok) Contact: Miss Usuma Rientrakun E-mail: [email protected] t: +66-(0)25-791068 / +66-(0)875-036550 e: [email protected] www.fichet.org.tw (Chiang Mai) Contact: Miss Supaporn Pimsaman t: +66-(0)53-875454 / +66-(0)801-149041 e: [email protected]

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