國 立 臺 灣 師 範 大 學 國語教學中心 Mandarin Training Center National Taiwan Normal University Since 1956 2018~2019 BULLETIN CONTENTS Introduction │01│ Long Term Program: Seasonal Program │02│ Admission & Application │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│ 2018-19 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 the teaching of Chinese as a second language. Universities around the world regularly send their students to MTC to study in our seasonal programs or 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 SeasonalProgram Short-termProgram MTC Online Length 3 months or 2months 1 to 6weeks One course consists of 20 learning hours ClassDates Fall Term (Sep.~Nov.) Customized Programs for Year-round Winter Term (Dec.~Feb.) Groups (Year-round) Spring Term (Mar.~May) Summer Term (Jun.~Aug.) Express ChineseProgram (Jan. Summer Session (Jul.~Aug.) Mar. Jul. Aug. Sept.) Summer Camp for Young Learners (June,July, August) Features Small-sizedclass(6-10) or Practical daily language Learn authentic Chinese at Large Group Classes (13-20) learning home Real-time language instruction Intensive training, Quality Adjustable teaching plans teaching & Assessment basedon students’ learning Customized class contents Testing. Wide Range of & learning pace Levels available andextra- Learnwithlocal students,and curricular activities extracurricular activities 1-1 Teaching Method INTRODUCTION 1 正統中文 歷久彌新 2018-2019 BULLETIN 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 Class Class Customized Type Regular Type Intensive Type Class Class Times Monday-Friday Class Times Monday-Friday Class Times Monday-Friday ‧08:10 -10:00 ‧14:20 -16:10 ‧10:20 -13:10* By request ‧10:20 -12:10* ‧16:20 -18:10 ‧14:20 -17:10 (minimum hours per meeting:2 hours) ‧12:20 -14:10 ‧18:30 -20:20 Note Note Note 1 6-10 students in one class 1 6-9 students in one class Please contact the MTC for organizing a 1-on-1 or customized 2 15 hours/per week 2 15 hours/per week class. (10 hours of small-group classes More demanding and heavy plus 5 hours of supplementary 3 language classes) workload. Program Dates & Tuition *subject to change Application Deadline Tuition 1:30 (USD: NTD) Term Dates Need to Apply for Visa * No Need for Visa** Regular Class Intensive Class Fall Term Sep. 1 ~ Nov. 30 Jul. 16 Aug. 15 Winter Term Dec. 1 ~ Feb. 28 Oct. 15 Nov. 15 NT$26,400 NT$36,000 (apx. US$825/ (apx. US$1,125/ Spring Term Mar. 1 ~ May 31 Jan. 15 Feb. 13 per term) per term) Summer Term Jun. 1 ~ Aug. 31 Apr. 15 May 15 NT$17,600 NT$24,000 Two-month Jul. 1 Aug. 31 May 15 Jun. 14 Summer Session ~ (apx. US$550) (apx. US$750) 2 LONG TERM PROGRAM 臺灣師範大學國語教學中心 MANDARIN TRAINING CENTER NTNU Note Tuition can only be partially refunded after payment. Please visit our website for details of MTC’s refund policy. Need to Apply for Visa* No Need for Visa** For applicants who require original documentation in order to For applicants who are nationals of 90-days visa exempt entry apply for a visa, we recommend that all application materials countries or who have proof of legal residency in Taiwan. be sent and received by scheduled deadlines. Original Admission letters will be emailed. admission letters are mailed via regular airmail and require sufficient time to reach applicants. Other fees 1 Registration Fee (for first time registering students only ): NT$ 1,000 2 Late Registration Fee: Registering days AFTER the scheduled registration dates will result in a late registration fee of NT$2,500. Late Registration Days are as follows: Term After Registration Days Term After Registration Days To Orientation Day To Orientation Day Fall Term Aug.27~Sep.3 Summer Term May 27~Jun.3 Winter Term Nov. 23~30 Two-month Summer Jun. 24~Jul.1 Spring Term Feb. 22~Mar.4 Session Registration Fee: NT$2,500 3 Mandatory Accidental Insurance: around NT$ 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. 4 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 culturalexcursions (half/full day) toprovide students withabundant opportunities to practice Chinese and learn about Taiwan’s culture. LONG TERM PROGRAM 3 正統中文 歷久彌新 2018-2019 BULLETIN 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 translation translated and certified 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 or fill it out online at http://service.mtc.ntnu.edu.tw/mtcreg/ 2 One 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: 1 Online application 2 By post 3 In person Send the application Bring the application materials to MTC’s mailing materials to Office 612 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 admission letter to applicants via regular mails after accepting their applications. The admission letter lists the program days, registration and placement test dates and tuition fees. Please read it closely. 4 LONG TERM PROGRAM 臺灣師範大學國語教學中心 MANDARIN TRAINING CENTER NTNU 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. REGISTRATION & TUITION PAYMENT After completing the application process and receipt of admission letters, students should register in person on new student registration dates (see pp.21~22). Students who fail to complete registration process and placement test on 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 ways to make tuition payment. 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. Please keep the payment receipt with you. C.