國 立 臺 灣 師 範 大 學 國語教學中心 Mandarin Training Center National Taiwan Normal University
Since 1956 2020~2021 BULLETIN CONTENTS
Introduction and Program Overview │01│ Long Term Program: Seasonal Program │02│ Application & Admission │04│ Short Term Programs │06│ MTC Online │08│ Other Course Options │09│ Class Levels & Teaching Materials │10│ Scholarships │12│ Pre-Departure Information │13│ MTC Application Form │17│ Survey of Student’s Language Background │19│ 2020-21 Calendar for Seasonal Program │21│ 臺灣師範大學國語教學中心 MANDARIN TRAINING CENTER NTNU
INTRODUCTION
Mandarin Training Center (MTC) was established in 1956 as an extension of National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU), and has since been the largest leading institution dedicated to teaching Chinese as a second language. Universities around the world regularly send their students to MTC to study in our seasonal programs and short-term programs. With students from over 70 different countries of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, MTC creates an environment where fellow students must communicate and foster friendships with each other in the common language here–Chinese. Whatever your reasons for studying Chinese and whatever your initial levels are, MTC will help you make rapid progress during your time with us. PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Seasonal Program Short-term Program MTC Online Online course consists of Length 3 months or 2 months 1 to 8 weeks 10-60 learning hours Customized Programs for Groups (Year-round) Fall Term (Sep. - Nov.) Winter Term (Dec. - Feb.) Class Dates Express Chinese Program (Jan. Year-round Spring Term (Mar. - May) Feb. Mar. Jul. Aug. Sept.) Summer Term (Jun. - Aug.) Summer Session (Jul. - Aug.) Summer Camp for Young Learners (Jun. Jul. Aug.)
Learn authentic Chinese at Practical daily language home Small-Sized class(6-10) or learning Large Group Classes (13-20) Real-time language Adjustable teaching plans instruction Features Intensive Training, Quality based on students’ learning Teaching & Assessment Customized Course Testing and Extracurricular Learn with local students, and contents & learning pace Activities extracurricular activities 1-1 Teaching Method
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LONG TERM PROGRAM
Seasonal Program Design
MTC’s main program design is the Seasonal Program. On average, around 1,500 students are enrolled in the program each term. The program operates on a quarterly basis; each term is 3 months long. In addition, a 2-month Summer Session is also available during the summer. The program is suitable for learners who want to study Chinese intensively for the long term (3 months or longer). Classes are available to learners of all levels, from beginner to advance. Phonetics and Pinyin spelling are used for introducing pronunciation of characters. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills are emphasized to build a solid foundation of students’ language abilities.
Class Types & Times *Not available for beginners
Class Time Tuition 1:30 (USD: NTD) Class Type Note (Mon.~Fri.) 3 Month Term 2 Month Summer Session
8:10 -10:00 10:20 -12:10* 1. 10 hours/per week of small- Class A 12:20 -14:10 NT$26,400 NT$17,600 group class. (6-10 students) 14:20 -16:10 (apx. US$880/per term) (apx. US$590/per term) 2. 5 hours/ Regular 16:20 -18:10 per week of 18:30 -20:20 supplementary language class Class B 8:10 -10:00 NT$21,600 NT$14,400 (mandatory) (13-20 students) (apx. US$720/per term) (apx. US$480/per term)
Class A 10:20 -13:10* NT$36,000 NT$24,000 1. 15 hours/per (6-9 students) (apx. US$1,200/per term) (apx. US$800/per term) week of small- 14:20 -17:10 Intensive group class 2. More demanding Class B 14:20 -17:10 NT$28,800 NT$19,200 (13-20 students) (for beginners) (apx. US$960/per term) (apx. US$640/per term) and heavier workload. By request (minimum of 2 Please contact MTC for organizing a 1-on-1 or customized Customized Class hours per class, per class. week for 1 month)
Note For Class B to open, the minimum number of student per class is 13. In the case where there are not enough students of the same level to open a class, our system will move the students to the same time frame for Class A.
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Program Dates *subject to change
Application Deadline Term Registration Dates Late Registration Period Orientation Need to Apply for Visa * No Need for Visa**
Fall Jul. 15 Aug. 14 Aug. 20, 21 Aug. 24 - Aug. 31 Sep. 1 Winter Oct. 15 Nov. 13 Nov. 18, 19 Nov. 20- Nov. 30 Dec. 1 Spring Jan. 15 Feb. 8 Feb. 18, 19 Feb. 22 - Mar. 1 Mar. 2 Summer Apr. 15 May 14 May 20, 21 May 24 - Jun. 1 Jun. 2 Two-month May. 14 Jun. 15 Jun. 21, 22 Jun. 23 - Jun. 29 Jun. 30 Summer Session
Note
Need to Apply for Visa* No Need for Visa**
For applicants who require original documentation in order to For applicants who are nationals of 90-days visa exempt entry apply for a visa, we recommend that all application materials countries or who have proof of legal residency in Taiwan. be sent and received by scheduled deadlines. Original Admission letters will be emailed. admission letters are mailed via regular airmail and require sufficient time to reach applicants.
Other Fees
1 Registration Fee (for first time registering students ): NT$ 1,000
2 Mandatory Accidental Insurance: around NT$ 300 (for three months)/ NT$ 200 (for two months) ** The fees are waived for students who present a proof of coverage under other insurance plans. 3 Estimated costs for study materials: around NT$ 1,500 per term
Refund Policy
‧ BEFORE the term begins, students may apply for a 90% refund.
‧ AFTER the term begins up to the 1/3 mark of the term, students may apply for a 50% refund. **Past the 1/3 of the term, students will no longer be allowed to apply for a refund.
‧ Average processing for refund requests are 7-10 working days.
‧ Only tuition fees will be refunded. Miscellaneous fees will not be refunded.
Extracurricular Activities
MTC organizes a wide variety of activities outside the classrooms, including language contests, Dragon Boat Racing, and cultural excursions (half/full day) to provide students with abundant opportunities to practice Chinese and learn about Taiwan’s culture.
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Application & Admission
To apply for seasonal programs, please prepare the following documents. Diplomas and financial statements not issued in English or Chinese must be accompanied by a certified translation by a translation agency.
Application Materials
1 MTC Application Form and Survey of Language Background: (on pages 17~20 of this bulletin) with a 2-inch bust photo attached (application is also available online) http://service.mtc.ntnu.edu.tw/mtcreg/ 2 Photocopy of a high school diploma or above: Students unable to submit a diploma may submit a university transcript instead. (Not required for former MTC students who wish to re-enroll.) 3 Financial Statement (within the past 3 months) : The financial statement is to show proof that the applicant has adequate funds with an equivalence of at least USD$2500 in the applicant’s own name or the name of a family member to cover his or her studies. This proof may be a dated bank statement or a letter from a bank with its letterhead issued within the past 3 months. If using a family member's bank statement, the family member sponsor must submit a letter guaranteeing willingness to financially support the applicant's stay in Taiwan. A photocopy of confirmed proof of scholarship acceptance or bank loans is also considered as an acceptable document. However, please note that scholarship applications are NOT an acceptable form of financial support. 4 A photocopy of a passport’s information page
Submit Application
Application for MTC’s seasonal programs can be submitted in the following ways(only 1 submission is required):
1 Online application 2 By post 3 In person Send the application Bring the application materials to MTC’s mailing materials to Office 709 on the address—MTC, NTNU, No. 6th Fl. of Bo-ai Building. See 162, Heping East Road, Sec.1, p.14 for direction of MTC. Taipei, Taiwan 106. Admission
MTC will send a hard copy of the admission letter to applicants via standard post after the application is approved. The admission letter lists the program days, registration and placement test dates and tuition fees. Please read it closely. It is also a required document for visa applications. Applicants are responsible for obtaining a visa for entering Taiwan and should submit their applications as early as possible to allow sufficient time for letter delivery and visa application. For information on visa requirements, please see p.13. 臺灣師範大學國語教學中心 MANDARIN TRAINING CENTER NTNU
Registration & Tuition Payment
After completing the application process and receiving the admission letter, students should register in person on the new student registration dates (see pp.21~22). Students who fail to complete the registration process and placement test on the new student registration days will be charged a late registration fee regardless of their payment status. MTC does not accept registration via a third party person. Please bring your admission letter, passport, and tuition payment receipt (optional) to register. Registration steps are as follows:
1 Tuition Payment: You may choose one of the following payment methods. Please note MTC offices do not accept cash payment. A. Online Credit Card Payment—Go to payment.mtc.ntnu.edu.tw to pay with credit cards. B. Pay at Convenience Stores or Banks—Print out your billing statement at payment.mtc.ntnu.edu.tw and go to convenient stores or banks to pay for the tuition fee. Bring the payment receipt on the day of registration. C. Credit Card Payment On-site—MTC office accepts physical credit card payment (Visa, MasterCard, JCB.) 2 Placement Test & Class Selection: Students are given a placement test to be placed in classes suitable for their level after MTC confirms their tuition fees are paid. Students are enrolled into classes according to classroom and class time availability as well as the number of students in classes. 3 Student ID Card Issue: Students will receive a student ID card after completing registration process.
Late Registration
Students can still register and take a placement test after the new student registration days. However, there will be a late registration fee of NT$2,500 for those who register late. Please note that students who register on time will be given first priority to class options and availabilities. MTC cannot guarantee those who register late will be placed in their preferred class.
Orientation & Class Schedule
An orientation session is held for new students before the first day of class. The orientation will provide information as well as assistance for new students so they may make the most out of their stay in Taiwan to ensure they are familiar with procedures and requirements for visa extensions and change of visas. Class schedules will be available on the day of orientation, and can be checked at http://service.mtc.ntnu.edu.tw/ soc/.
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SHORT-TERM PROGRAMS
MTC also offers short-term programs for learners who wish to learn Chinese intensively during their vacations. MTC short-term programs aim to boost learners' confidence and fluency in using Chinese through experiencing Taiwan’s culture and full immersion in a Chinese-speaking environment. We offer various types of programs catering to different learning needs and age groups. Program designs include: Express Chinese Program, Language & Culture Study Tour, and Mandarin Summer Camp.
Express Chinese Program
Term Length Admission Fee/per person Jan. Feb. Mar. Jul. Age 18 or above. 3 weeks US$1,000 Aug. Sep. Individual or group registration accepted.
Features: 1 Daily practical Chinese lessons (3hrs/per day) 4 Diverse cultural classes are available (tea guide you to apply what you learned in the ceremony, Chinese kung-fu, calligraphy, paper classrooms to your daily lives. cutting, Chinese macrame…etc.) 2 Students are placed in a small-sized class based 5 Many field trips are organized (National Palace on their levels. All levels, from beginners’ to Museum, Jiufen, Yehliu, setting off sky lanterns in advanced levels, are available. Pingxi…etc.). 3 Our highly internationalized student body gives 6 Study buddy meetings are arranged to give you a chance to interact and learn with people students an opportunity to make Taiwanese from all over the world. friends. Language & Culture Study Tour
Term Length Admission Fee/per person Groups formed by overseas universities, Fees are subject to change. Actual Year-round 1-8 weeks language institutes, corporations, or fees will vary according to each interested learners. group’s requests.
Course Design Options Business Chinese Language Enhancement Study Abroad & Culture Experience - Intensive Mandarin Chinese - Mandarin Chinese Class -Business Chinese Language Class Language Class - Field Trips -Company Visits - Language Enhancements - Local Student Exchange (speaking, listening, reading, etc.) - Cultural DIY Classes Features: 1 The language abilities of students are quickly 2 Various tour itineraries are available to design a improved and strengthened through learning tour package within the budget of the group. in an immersive environment and through the customized course design. 3 Offer airport pick-up/drop-off service and accommodation booking services for groups. 6 SHORT-TERM PROGRAMS 臺灣師範大學國語教學中心 MANDARIN TRAINING CENTER NTNU
Young Learners
How to Apply Class Type Term Application period Fee/per person Where to Apply
http://service.mtc. Session 1: Jun. - Jul. ntnu.edu.tw/culture/ Mandarin Summer Camp Session 2: Jul. - Aug. ntnusummercamp/ (Ages: 8-11 & 12-14) 4 weeks indexen.html
Jan. - Mar. Appx. US$1,580
Mandarin Summer Academy July to August Ages: 15-17 4 weeks
Features: 1 Taught by our professional teachers with 3 Learn through fun activities in a Chinese seasoned experience in teaching young learners. immersion environment. 2 Children’s learning will be connected to IB and 4 Children are placed in small-sized classes based AP curriculums. on their ages and levels to ensure every student receive full attention. Language Culture Extracurricular Class Exploration Activities
Daily intensive classes Traditional culture classes and MTC organizes PE classes and field integrated with fun classroom other topics are introduced to trips so that children can strengthen activities and multi-media aids stimulate children's creativity their health, experience Taiwan’s to raise children’s learning and broaden their perspectives. culture and arts, and visit natural motivation and results. sceneries.
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MTC ONLINE Real-time Mandarin Learning
MTC Online offers learners the option of learning authentic Chinese at home during their spare time, as long as you have a desktop/mobile device, stable internet connection, webcam, earphones and microphones, you can start taking Chinese lessons in real-time. All the classes are taught by MTC’s experienced teachers. Registration is year round and class times can be arranged with the teacher to fit your schedule.
Course Information
Term Age Class Hours Teaching Materials Fee/per person
Junior Chinese Course 7-12 12 hours Chinese Stories or Let's Learn Chinese NT$8,640 (apx. US$290/per student)
Practical Chinese Course 18+ 24 hours Practical Chinese NT$16,320 (apx. US$540/per student)
Note Class will be open when 3 students have signed up.
Tuition Hours 1-on-1 Tutorial Group of 2 Students 10 hours NT$ 10,000 (apx. US$340) NT$ 8,000 (apx. US$270/per student) 20 hours NT$ 18,000 (apx. US$600) NT$ 15,600 (apx. US$520/per student) 40 hours NT$ 35,500 (apx. US$1190) NT$ 28,400 (apx. US$950/per student) 60 hours NT$ 53,000 (apx. US$1770) NT$ 40,800 (apx. US$1370/per student)
How to register & take classes
1 Sign up for free: Please sign up first. It is free of charge. 2 Class preference survey: After signing up, please fill out the class preference survey to help us further understand your learning needs. 3 Purchase class: You can start purchasing classes and make the payment after log in. Payment can be made easily online with credit cards. 4 Interview Before Class: We will hold an interview with you before your class begins to teach you how to use the platform and have a student- teacher meeting. Our service personnel will guide you how online class is conducted so that you can be familiar with the real-time teaching platform. 5 Class Begins: After the interview, we will discuss the class schedule with you so that your class can begin shortly.
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OTHER COURSE OPTIONS
Elective Language & Culture Courses
Each term, elective language & culture courses are available for students interested in further improving their language skills or learning about Chinese or Taiwanese culture.
Culture Immersion (extra fee) Language Enhancement
‧Calligraphy ‧Erhu (Chinese violin) Practical Taiwanese ‧Chinese Cuisine ‧Guzheng (Chinese harp) Chinese Pronunciation ‧Chinese Painting ‧Tai-Chi-Chuan Breaking News ‧Tea Ceremony Chinese Oral Expression Workshop Practical Daily Conversation Chinese Business Conversation
Semester Program for International Degree Students
MTC offers a Semester Program for international degree students who are studying for at least one semester in Taiwan's universities and wish Follows NTNU's academic calendar to improve their Mandarin Chinese abilities during their stay. The length of the program and class schedule give students a flexible 16 weeks of class option to pick up Mandarin Chinese. The program is also available for 2 classes per week any learners who are not at a time constraint and may study for the complete 16 weeks.
FREE NTNU CREDIT COURSES for MTC Students
To create a vibrant and cross-cultural learning environment where NTNU and MTC students study together, NTNU now grants MTC students the opportunity to sign up for ONE university course free of charge. MTC students shall abide by NTNU course regulations. Those who successfully meet all of the course requirements will receive an academic credit certificate at the end of the semester.
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CLASS LEVELS & LEARNING OBJECTIVES
MTC classes are divided into 16 terms, and are compatible with ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) and CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). New students are given placement tests to be placed in classes most suitable to their level. The required number of terms for completing each level is a rough estimate based on curriculum plans of MTC’s regular classes. Students enrolling in more intensive programs (such as intensive classes or one-on-one classes) will progress faster. MTC Terms ACTFL CEFR Learning Objectives
1 Can understand and use everyday expressions and basic phrases 2 Can introduce oneself and others Term 1 Novice A1 3 Can ask/answer questions about personal details such as where one lives, people one knows and things one has 4 Can interact in a simple way with people who talk slowly and clearly
1 Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions of most immediate Term 2 Intermediate relevance (e.g. basic personal information, shopping, local geography, -Low employment) A2 2 Can accomplish routine communication tasks involving simple exchanges of Intermediate information on familiar matters Term 3 3 Can describe in simple terms aspects of one’s background, immediate -Mid environment and matters in areas of immediate need
1 Can understand main points of clear standard input on routine matters in Term 4 work, school, leisure, etc. 2 Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst traveling in a Chinese Intermediate B1 speaking area -High 3 Can produce simple connected text on familiar topics Term 5 4 Can describe experiences, dreams, and ambitions and briefly give reasons for opinions and plans
Term 6 1 Can understand main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics in their fields of specialization Advanced B2 2 Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular Term 7 interaction with native speakers possible -Mid 3 Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain Term 8 advantages/disadvantages of various options on a topical issue
Term 9 1 Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognize implicit meaning Advanced-High Term 10 2 Can express themselves fluently and spontaneously without much obvious C1 searching for expressions 3 Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional Term 11 Superior purposes 4 Can produce well-structured texts on complex subjects, showing controlled Term 12 use of organizational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices
Term 13 1 Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read 2 Can summarize information from different spoken and written sources, Term 14 reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation Distinguished C2 Term 15 3 Can express themselves spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in more complex situations Term 16
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TEACHING MATERIALS & VOCABULARY SIZE
The textbooks used for Novice-Low to Intermediate-Mid focus on construction of general language ability. After completing Intermediate-Mid, students are able to attend degree programs of natural or social science fields in Taiwan. For Intermediate-High and above, the curriculums aim for topical training, including classical text studies, philosophy, literature, business, and journalism. The number of vocabulary words is a rough estimate for the learners’ reference.
Vocabulary Frequently Used Study Materials
500 A Course in Contemporary Chinese Vol. 1
1,000 A Course in Contemporary Chinese Vol. 2 Business Chinese I
A Course in Contemporary Chinese Vol. 3 Practical Chinese Reading & Writing I / Business Chinese II 2,500 A Course in Contemporary Chinese Vol. 4/Practical Chinese Reading & Writing II / Taiwan Today / Chinese Moral Tales / Business Chinese III
A Course in Contemporary Chinese Vol.5/Listening & Speaking Practice / Chinese Folk Tales I / 5,000 Chinese Customs and Traditions / Qi Baishi: An Intermediate Chinese Reader / Everyday Chinese Vol.3 / Practical Audio-Visual Chinese Vol.5 / Practical Business Conversation I / Mini Radio Plays
A Course in Contemporary Chinese Vol.6 / Listening Practice (Intermediate-Advanced Level) / Chinese Idioms / Chinese Folk Tales II / Introduction of Classical Poetry Appreciation / Advanced Chinese Reading and Writing / Learning Chinese with Newspaper I / Stories from Chinese History Vol.1 / Topics on Cross-Strait Differences / Practical Business Conversation II 8,000 Learning Chinese with Newspaper II / Stories from Chinese History Vol.2 / Learning Chinese with Newspaper III / Selected Financial News / Thought and Society / A First Course in Literary Chinese / The Independent Reader / The Art of War by Sunzi and The Thirty-Six Strategies / The Four Books: A New Annotated Reader / The Plum in the Golden Vase Various News Article / Selected Articles From Various Journals / Selected Taiwan Short Stories / Selected Contemporary Taiwan Prose / Selected Fiction of Zhang Ai-Ling / The Chess King (By Chang Shi-Kuo) / Advanced Literary Chinese / Selected Essay of Hushi / History of Chinese Literature / The 8,000+ Dream of The Red Chamber /Romance of The Three Kingdoms / Selected Tang Poems / Selected Song Ci Various classical and modern texts selected by MTC
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SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarships Applied from Overseas http:// www.studyintaiwan.org
To apply for scholarships from overseas, students should contact the ROC embassy, consulate, or representative office nearest them in their home country. Please visit http://www.taiwanembassy.org/ to find contact information for ROC embassies, consulates or representative offices.
Name of Scholarship Offered by Applicant Eligibility
‧With post-secondary school (university or above) degree Ministry of Foreign Taiwan Scholarship ‧Intending to apply for degree granting programs after Affairs completion of language programs
Huayu Enrichment Ministry of Education For Mandarin study program only Scholarship
Scholarships Applied in Taiwan or Overseas
Name of Scholarship Offered by Applicant Eligibility
‧Students from Taipei's sister cities Chinese Learning Taipei City Government ‧Check the News on the website of Department of Scholarship Education of Taipei City Government around April. http://www.doe.taipei.gov.tw/
(1) Prepare sufficient funds in advance:The first month’s stipend shall be disbursed Important around the middle of the second month (e.g. Scholarship recipients of the Fall Notice Term shall receive their September stipends around October 15). Therefore, scholarship students have to prepare adequate funds to cover tuition fees and living expenses prior to arrival. (2) Estimated cost of one term study in MTC: The total cost of living in Taipei and studying in MTC for one term (3 months) is around NT$ 90,000. We recommend you prepare at least this amount of funds for your stay in Taiwan.
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PRE-DEPARTURE INFORMATION
Visa
1 Do I need to apply for a visa ? What type of visa should I apply? If you plan to enroll in MTC’s seasonal program for one term or longer, you need to apply for a visitor visa for language study (FR visa.) Please note that visitor visas can only be applied overseas and cannot be applied in Taiwan. If your country is one of the 90-day visa exempt countries, you may also choose not to apply for a visa (see Ans. 5-6.) 2 How do I apply for a FR visitor visa ? You should apply and present your MTC admission letter to the nearest ROC embassy, consulate, or representative agency for a FR visitor visa. Admission letters are only valid for the term applied for. Please contact the embassies or consulates nearest to you (http://www.taiwanembassy.org/) for other required documents. 3 How long can I stay on a FR visitor visa? FR visas usually allow holders to remain in Taiwan for 60 days. Extendable visas may be extended for a maximum stay of up to 180 days. If your visa is non-extendable or when no further extensions are granted, you must leave Taiwan to obtain a new visa. 4 I didn’t enter Taiwan on a FR visitor visa. Can I change the type of visitor visa I hold after I register in the MTC? No, you cannot change the type of visa or the purpose of stay in Taiwan. You must leave Taiwan to apply for a FR visa. 5 Citizens of the following 49 countries are granted 90-days visa exempt entries: Andorra, Austria, Australia (trial run expires on December 31, 2018),Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greek, Haiti, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK, USA, Vatican City. 6 My country is on the list of 90-day visa exempt countries. Can I come to study at MTC without applying for a visa? 90-day visa exempt entry allows students enough time to complete one term’s study with MTC. However, you may miss a few days of class depending on the date of your entry, please consult MTC’s calendar (pp. 21-22) before arranging travel plans. Make sure your passport has at least 6 months of validity upon entry, and you must present a confirmed departure for the next destination to immigration officers. Attention: As the visa exempt entry is not extendable, if you want to re-enroll, you must leave and enter again. If you plan to study in Taiwan for a longer period of time and do not wish to leave Taiwan every 90 days, we still recommend that you obtain an extendable visa before departing for Taiwan.
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7 I want to study for 3 terms or more. Can I stay longer without having to leave the country? After four months of consecutive study, students in good academic standing and attendance who wish to study for three terms or longer with MTC may apply for a resident visa. With a resident visa, they may apply for an Alien Resident Certificate (ARC). Please note that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs sometimes requires a guarantor before a resident visa can be issued. MTC and MTC staff do not act as a guarantor for any student. 8 Important Reminder: If you enter Taiwan on a FR (language study) visa, please do not enroll in the evening time (18:30~20:20) classes.
Arrival
Taoyuan International Airport is linked to Taipei by buses and Taoyuan Metro. From the airport to Taipei Main Station, the fare is NT$130~150 (by bus) or NT$160 (by Metro). From Taipei Main Station, you may take a taxi or MRT to MTC.
By Taxis Taxis from Taipei Main Station to MTC cost around MTC ADDRESS NT$ 200. Please show the taxi driver the MTC's 國立臺灣師範大學 國語教學中心 address listed on the right side. 臺北市和平東路一段129號 By MRT
Dongmen 1. Take the MRT Line 3 or Line 4 to Guting Station. MRT Station 2. Take Exit 5 Jinshan S. Rd. Lishui St. │EXIT 5│ Qingtian St. Xinsheng S. Rd. Daan Park 3. Walk alongside Heping East Road for 10 minutes.
MTC is located at no. 129 Heping East Guting MRT Station Road. │EXIT 5│ MTC Post NTNU Office
Heping E. Rd. Taiwan Bank
NTNU Shida Rd.
Ro os ev elt Rd Taipower Building . MRT Station │EXIT 3│
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Accommodation
1 Does MTC provide dormitory for students? MTC does not provide dormitory for students. Students usually stay in a hostel for a few days and look for long-term accommodations. For the list of recommended temporary stays, please turn to p. 16 or visit MTC website ("Students/ Accommodation"). 2 Will MTC help me find accommodation? MTC collects rental ads around the neighborhood. Students may look up the ads in Office 612 when they arrive. 3 How much does the average rent cost in Taipei? Rents for individual rooms in Taipei are around NT$9,000 to NT$ 20,000 per month.Security deposits usually amount to one or two months. 4 Where can I also find info about accommodation? You may find rental ads in English on (1) tealit.com;(2)forumosa.com;(3)taipei.craigslist.com.tw. Tsui Mama Foundation (http://www.tmm.org.tw/)—a non-profit foundation— provides housing service for foreigners. You need to become a member to search the rental listing.
Climate & Electricity
Taipei is generally humid. The average temperature of winter is 15°C. In summer, the temperature rises to 32°C or above. Expect typhoons any time between June and October. Electrical current in Taiwan is 110 volts, 60 cycles, AC.
Living Costs Tuition excluded, living costs in Taipei are about NT$20,000 to NT$30,000 per month (including rent). Before arrival, MTC recommends you to prepare at least NT$ 90,000 to cover your tuition and living expenses for a 3 months’ stay.
Banking Service & Credit Cards
Most Taiwan banks are connected to the Cirrus or Plus network, which generally accept foreign bank cards aligned with these systems. Credit cards are accepted by most chain stores and some restaurants. However, daily withdraw limits at ATMs for foreign cards are NT$30,000 or less. We recommend that you bring some cash or traveler’s checks of major world currency with you as some large amount payments must be paid in cash, such as rent and deposits. Cash or traveler’s checks in the currencies of USD, Euro or Yen can be exchanged at most banks. Foreigners aged 20 or above can open an account with their ARCs or Records of ID number in ROC, which can be applied for with a valid entry visa at the National Immigration Administration.
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Health & Insurance
The group policy for MTC students covers hospitalized stays caused by illness or injury. NTNU health center also offers simple treatments to MTC students free of charge. For more serious illnesses, students need to go to a hospital or clinic. Most hospitals have English speakers on staff. Foreigners holding an ARC for 6 months must join the ROC National Health Insurance program. Those insured can enjoy low-cost medical services for a monthly insurance premium of around NT$749.
Dining & Getting Around
Taipei is a lively, cosmopolitan city with a convenient, cheap, and clean public transportation system taking travelers to almost every corner of the city. Convenience stores, shopping malls and supermarkets are usually just a few steps away. From the finest restaurants offering Chinese and exotic cuisines to inexpensive small diners, choices for dining are abundant. It is also one of the safest cities in the world, and locals are friendly and helpful to foreigners.
Sightseeing & Entertainment
Residents in Taipei can easily enjoy natural scenery and cultural activities. Yangmingshan National Park is just 40 minutes away by bus. Taipei City is the cultural center of Taiwan, and the location of many good theaters, cinemas and museums. MTC also organizes frequent excursions and field trips for students.
Accommodations
Name of Establishment Address Contact Information NTNU SICE No.129 Sec. 1, Heping E. Rd., Tel: 886-2-7749-5800 On-campus 國立臺灣師範大學 Taipei Fax: 886-2-2393-5711 http://www.sce.ntnu.edu.tw 進修推廣學院 台北市和平東路一段129號
Y Hotel Taipei No. 19, Xu-chang St., Taipei Tel: 886-2-2311-3201 Fax: 886-2-2311-3209 YMCA臺北青年國際旅館 臺北市許昌街19號 http://www.ymcahotel.tw/
Teacher’s Hostel No. 15, Nan-hai Rd., Taipei Tel: 886-2-2341-9161#1106 台北教師會館 台北市南海路15號 Fax: 886-2-2321-9378 Off-campus http://www.tth.url.tw International House of No. 102, Xinpo 1st Street, Tel: 886-2-2910-3117 Taipei Xindian Dist,New Taipei City Fax:886-2-2910-3346 Search "International House of 臺北國際學舍 新北市新店區新坡一街 Taipei" online for more information 102號
16 PRE-DEPARTURE INFORMATION 臺灣師範大學國語教學中心 MANDARIN TRAINING CENTER NTNU
國立臺灣師範大學國語教學中心 入學申請表MTC APPLICATION FORM
* Please TYPE or PRINT in clear Chinese or English. Documents that are not clear will not be considered. * 請正反兩面皆以中文或英文整齊書寫(打字更好)否則不予受理。
1 中文姓名 CHINESE NAME
2 英文姓名 ENGLISH NAME 相片
Last Attach First Recent Photo Middle Here
3 國籍 NATIONALITY
4 出生日期 DATE OF BIRTH Month Day Year
5 性別 SEX □ 男性Male □ 女性Female
6 現任職務 PRESENT OCCUPATION
7 通訊地址 MAILING ADDRESS
入學許可信將會寄至下述地址，請務必以英文或中文詳細正確填寫。 The admissions letter will be mailed to this address. Please print clearly in English or Chinese.
No. and Street
City
State (or Province)
Country, Postal (Zip) Code
Phone Fax
8 是否曾在本中心就讀，若是舊生，請填以前的學生證號碼
Have you ever studied at this Center before? ( □是Yes □否No)
If yes, what was your student number? □□□□□□□□-□ 9 最高學歷 Highest Level of Education
學校名稱 Name of School
科系 Major
MTC APPLICATION FORM 17 正統中文 歷久彌新 2020-2021 BULLETIN
10 希望開始上課之學期，請 Application Deadline 勾選 個。 Term 1 Visa Required No Need for A Visa Please mark the term you □ Fall (Sep.1 -Nov. 30) Jul. 15 Aug. 14 would like to begin your □ Winter (Dec. 1-Feb. 28) Oct. 15 Nov. 13 studies (mark one term □ Spring (Mar. 1-May 31) Jan. 15 Feb. 8 only) □ Summer (Jun. 1-Aug. 31) Apr. 15 May 14 □ Summer Session (Jul. 1-Aug. 31) May 14 Jun. 15 11 請勾選你在國語中心就讀的經費來源？Please indicate the source of funds for your study? □ 自費 Self-financed □ 獎學金 Scholarship □ 父母資助 Supported by parents □ 臺灣政府獎學金Scholarship offered by Taiwan government □ 貸款 Bank loan □ 其他 Others □ 其他 Others 12 是否有任何肢體或其他障礙，需要本中心提供協助？ Do you have any physical disability or other limitation which requires MTC’s assistance? □ 是 Yes，請說明Please specify □ 否 No 13 學習動機問卷 Study Motivation Survey (1) 你有沒有留（遊）學國外的經驗？ Have you ever studied abroad (short- or long-term studies)? □ 是Yes，請簡述你的留學經驗Please describe this experience briefly
□ 否 No (2) 請簡述你選擇來臺灣學習的原因。Please describe the reason(s) you choose to study in Taiwan?
14 申請所需表件如下；請務必備齊文件，本中心方受理申請 APPLICATION MATERIALS must include- □ 入學申請表 MTC application form □ 學生語言背景資料調查表 Survey of student’s language background □ 文憑影本 High school or university diploma (photocopy) □ 財力證明 Financial statement showing at least US$2500 from within the past 3 months □ 護照影本 Passport information page (photocopy) 申請方式請看第4頁，申請件一旦繳交，恕不退件。 Please refer to p.4 for further details. Once submitted, none of these materials can be returned. Diploma and Financial Statement must be presented in English or Chinese. 申請人簽名Applicant's Signature 日期 Date 請寄至：中華民國臺灣臺北市大安區和平東路一段162號 國立臺灣師範大學國語教學中心 收 Mail to — MTC, NTNU, No.162,Sec.1, Heping East Road, Taipei, Taiwan 106
18 MTC APPLICATION FORM 臺灣師範大學國語教學中心 MANDARIN TRAINING CENTER NTNU
學生語言背景資料調查表 SURVEY OF STUDENT’S LANGUAGE BACKGROUND
姓名 Name： 1 你希望的上課時間： (中文 Chinese） Your preferred class time （請按意願順序填寫 1.2.3 Please list order of preferences starting from 1 to 3.) (英文 English） 普通A 密集A 普通B／密集B Regular Class A Intensive Class A Class B 母語 Native Language： (6-10 students in one class) (6-9 students in one class) (13-20 students in one class)
□ 8:10 -10:00 □ *10:20 -13:10 Regular Class B 國籍 Nationality： (for current students □ *10:20 -12:10 only) □ 8:10 -10:00 (for current students only) □ 14:20 -17:10 學歷 Education： □ 12:20 -14:10 □ 高中 Senior High School □ 14:20 -16:10 Intensive Class B □ 14:20 -17:10 □ 大學 University □ 16:20 -18:10 □ 研究所 Post-graduate □ 18:30 -20:20
主修Major: Regular course students must complete five hours of Class B is limited to supplementary classes beginner levels. 以下不必填寫 Office use only every week. *limited space
學生程度測驗使用等級： 如果以上選擇的時段或班別不適合我的語言程度或無法成班，我願意由中心 安排在其他時段或其他班別上課 □ Test 1 (L: R: ) MTC may arrange my class times and class types for me if the preferred class □Test 2 (L: R: ) selection I made is not available. **本中心會盡量依你選擇的時段或班別排課，但上課時間及班別仍須依實際 □ Test 3 (L: R: ) 排課情形決定。若申請人未簽名，本中心可不受理申請。 □ 中文讀寫一 □中文讀寫二 MTC will consider your preferences that you have selected. However, actual class times and class types are determined by each term’s class availability. 學生程度測驗成績： For those who choose Class B, please note that if the number of students do not 筆試 meet the minimum of 13 students, we will be unable to open the course and you will be moved to the same time period for Class A. (note: the tuition fee for □試 class A is higher than class B) 老師簡評： (If you do not sign the form, your application may be rejected by MTC.） 簽名 Sign here:
2 你學過中文嗎？ □ 學過 □ 沒學過 老師建議教材： Have you ever studied Chinese? □ Yes □ No 1 編號 3 你學過哪些教材？（請詳細填寫） 名稱 What Chinese study materials have you used ? (Please answer in detail.) (第 課) 2 編號 名稱 (第 課)
老師簽名： SURVEY OF STUDENT'S LANGUAGE BACKGROUND 19 日期： 正統中文 歷久彌新 2020-2021 BULLETIN
4 你什麼時候學的中文？When did you study Chinese? 自Form 年year 至to 年year 5 你學過多久的中文？ 在哪裡學的？（請詳細填寫） How long have you studied Chinese? Where did you learn it? (Please answer in detail.) □ 自己國家 In my own country: 每週 小時hours/per week，學了for 年year(s) 個月month(s)。 □ 台灣 In ROC (Taiwan): 每週 小時hours/per week，學了for 年year(s) 個月month(s)， 在at (語言中心名稱 name of the school) □ 中國大陸 In PRC: 每週 小時hours/per week，學了for 年year(s) 個月month(s)， 在at (語言中心名稱 name of the school) □ 自學 self-study: 每週 小時hours/per week，學了for 年year(s) 個月month(s)。 ※一共學了In total: 年year(s) 個月month(s) ( = 小時hours) 6 你會不會說中國話？Can you speak Chinese? □會 Yes （□流利 Fluently □尚可 Fair □一點 A little ） □不會 No 7 你會不會看中國字？Can you read Chinese? □會 Yes（大約□100個字以下 below 100 characters □500個字 500 charaters □1000個字以上above 1000 characters） □不會 No 如果會看，你會看If yes, you can read：（可複選Check both if applicable） □正體字 standard characters □簡體字 simplified characters 8 你會不會寫中國字？Can you write Chinese? □會 Yes（會寫I can write approximately 個漢字characters） □不會 No 如果會寫，你會寫If yes, you can write：（可複選Check both if applicable） □正體字 standard characters □簡體字simplified characters 9 你與家人或朋友使用中文交談嗎？ Do you talk to your family or friends in Chinese? □經常 Often □有時候 Sometimes □很少 Rarely □從不 Never 10 在中文環境住過嗎？ Have you lived in a Chinese language environment? □住過Yes □ 沒住過No 如果住過，一共住過 If yes, how long have you lived there? 年year(s) 個月month(s) in □台灣 Taiwan □中國 China □香港 Hong Kong 11 你參加過中文能力測驗嗎？Have you ever taken a Chinese Proficiency Test? □參加過 Yes □沒參加過 No 如果參加過，請回答下面問題。If yes, please answer the following questions. □TOCFL 證書Certificate 級證書；哪一年？When? □CPT(in USA) 分數Score 分；哪一年？When? □SATII-Chinese 分數Score 分；哪一年？When? □TECC 分數Score 分；哪一年？When? □中國語檢定試驗 證書Certificate 級證書；哪一年？When? □HSK 證書Certificate 級證書；哪一年？When?
20 SURVEY OF STUDENT'S LANGUAGE BACKGROUND 正統中文 歷久彌新 臺灣師範大學國語教學中心 2014-2015 BULLETIN MANDARIN TRAINING CENTER NTNU 2020 - 2021 ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Note * For applicants who require original documentation for visa application, we recommend application materials be sent and received by scheduled deadlines as admission letters are mailed via regular airmail and require sufficient mailing time. ** Limited to nationals of 90-day visa-exempt entry countries or applicants have proof of legal residency in Taiwan. Class schedules are released on http://service.mtc.ntnu.edu.tw/soc/ on Orientation Day.
FALL TERM SEPTEMBER ~ NOVEMBER, 2020
Jul. 15 Application Deadline for Fall Term (for students who need a visa*) Aug. 14 Application Deadline for Fall Term (for students who do not need a visa**) Aug. 3-14 Payment Period for Continuing Students Aug. 13, 14 Class Selection Days for Continuing Students Aug. 20, 21 Registration & Placement Testing for New Students Sep. 1 New Student Orientation/Class Schedules Released Sep. 2 First Day of Class Sep. 3-9 Class Change Period Sep. 28 19th Class Day (1/3 of the term has been completed) Oct. 1-4 Holiday- Mid-Autumn Festival Oct. 9-11 Holiday- Double 10th Holiday Oct. 28 38th Class Day (2/3 of the term has been completed) Oct. 26-Nov. 10 Payment Period for Continuing Students Nov. 9,10 Class Selection Days for Continuing Students Nov. 24 Last Day of Class Nov. 25-Dec. 1 School Vacation
WINTER TERM DECEMBER 2020 ~ FEBRUARY, 2021
Oct. 15 Application Deadline for Winter Term (for students who need a visa*) Nov. 13 Application Deadline for Winter Term (for students who do not need a visa**) Nov. 18, 19 Registration & Placement Testing for New Students Dec. 1 New Student Orientation/Class Schedules Released Dec. 2 First Day of Class Dec. 3-9 Class Change Period Dec. 28 19th Class Day (1/3 of the term has been completed) Jan. 1-3 Holiday- New Year Jan. 18-Feb.3 Payment Period for Continuing Students Jan. 25 38th Class Day (2/3 of the term has been completed) Feb. 2, 3 Class Selection Days for Continuing Students Feb. 10-16 Holiday- Chinese New Year (tentative) Feb. 26 Last Day of Class (tentative) Feb. 28 Holiday- 228 Peace Memorial Holiday Feb. 27-Mar. 2 School Vacation (tentative) 2020 - 2021 ACADEMIC CALENDAR
SPRING TERM MARCH ~ MAY, 2021
Jan. 15 Application Deadline for Spring Term (for students who need a visa*) Feb. 8 Application Deadline for Spring Term (for students who do not need a visa**) Feb. 18, 19 Registration & Placement Testing for New Students Mar. 2 New Student Orientation/Class Schedules Released Mar. 3 First Day of Class Mar. 4-10 Class Change Period Mar. 29 19th Class Day (1/3 of the term has been completed) Apr. 1-6 Holiday- Spring Break (tentative) Apr. 26-May 11 Payment Period for Continuing Students Apr. 29 38th Class Day (2/3 of the term has been completed) May 10, 11 Class Selection Days for Continuing Students May 26 Last Day of Class (tentative) May 27-Jun. 2 School Vacation (tentative)
SUMMER TERM JUNE ~ AUGUST, 2021 Apr. 15 Application Deadline for Summer Term (for students who need a visa*) May 14 Application Deadline for Summer Term (for students who do not need a visa**) May 20, 21 Registration & Placement Testing for New Students Jun. 2 New Student Orientation/Class Schedules Released Jun. 3 First Day of Class Jun. 4-10 Class Change Period Jun. 12-14 Holiday- Dragon Boat Festival (tentative) Jun. 30 19th Class Day (1/3 of the term has been completed) Jul. 26-Aug. 10 Payment Period for Continuing Students Jul. 27 38th Class Day (2/3 of the term has been completed) Aug. 9, 10 Class Selection Days for Continuing Students Aug. 23 Last Day of Class Aug. 24-31 School Vacation
SUMMER SESSION JULY ~ AUGUST, 2021 May 14 Application Deadline for Summer Session (for students who need a visa*) Jun. 15 Application Deadline for Summer Session (for students who do not need a visa**) Jun. 21, 22 Registration & Placement Testing for New Students Jun. 30 New Student Orientation/Class Schedules Released Jul. 1 First Day of Class Jul. 2-8 Class Change Period Jul. 19 13th Class Day (1/3 of the term has been completed) Aug. 5 26th Class Day (2/3 of the term has been completed) Aug. 23 Last Day of Class Aug. 24-31 School Vacation