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Learn Mandarin Chinese
in Taichung

The language is taught using the Beijing Pin-Ying system, the most widespread method for teaching Mandarin and also the easiest system for beginners. All teachers are university graduates, and in addition they have also completed courses in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language.

Mandarin Chinese Language Program.
General Information:

Mandarin Chinese Language Program is located on a University campus in Taichung and offers classes from beginner to advanced levels. There are over 200 foreign students from over 25 different countries taking part in classes. The current age range is from 18 to 50 with no age limit.

The Director of our University Mandarin Chinese Language Program has taught Mandarin studies in the USA for over 15 years and is also the author of the textbook "Practical Chinese", which is widely used by students of all levels in Taiwan.

On or before arrival in Taiwan, students initially enrol for one semester (3 months) or one year. One-semester program will provide them with basic conversation skills needed for every day living in Taiwan, and which can be developed further during continued periods of study.

Students who study Mandarin for 10 hours a week are entitled to visa extensions in order to continue their studies. These extensions will be granted up to two months at a time, for a maximum total period of 6 months.

After 4 months of study it is possible to apply for resident visa through the university, which allows for indefinite stays in Taiwan. The initial length of this visa will depend on paying tuition fees in advance for the length of stay required.

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Mandarin Program Details:

• Duration of one semester: 3 months
• Intensity: 10 hours per week
• Schedule: Monday through Friday (you may choose any of the following classes)
  Morning class: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  Afternoon class 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  Evening class: 7:00 - 9.00 PM
• Levels:
  Beginners [ Lower and upper levels from 0 to 6 months]
  Intermediate [ Lower and upper levels from 6 to 12 months]
  Advanced [Lower and upper levels from 1 year to 4 years]
  
  
• Student to Teacher Ratio: There is a maximum of 10 students per class, however most classes have 8 students in them. Average ratio: 1:8.
  
  
• Scholarships: Students who complete a minimum of one semester may apply for a scholarship. Approxilately 8 are given away per year. The value is NT$90,000 and is issued by means of 6 checks, each for NT$15,000 for 6 months.
  
  
• Student Insurance: If you are a student at our center you may want to apply for accident cover or medical insurance while you live in Taiwan . This costs NT$2,200 (approx. US$70) and covers you for a period of 6 months.
  
  
• Visa extension: If you are a student of the Center then you qualify for visa extensions, each being for a period of 60 days. Payment is required to be made in advance for that period and we ask that students pls inform the reception at least 2 weeks before their visa expires so that we may arrange the paperwork for you.
  
  
• Resident visa: If you intend staying longer than 6 months in Taiwan and intend continuing learning Chinese then you may want to apply for an ARC [Aliens resident card] and Residents visa through our center which allows you to stay for as long a period as you are studying Chinese