IPSA - International Partners for Study Abroad 

                       

Application

to Study Abroad Center in Taichung, Taiwan
Mandarin Chinese Language Program

Please print out this form from your browser, complete (print or type) and sign the Apllication and send it by mail to: IPSA Enrollment Center 40240 N. 69th Place Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USA or by Fax to: +1 (602) 942-6734 We also need to receive the following: 1. A copy of Diploma or any certificate achieved in education: High school, college, university, etc. 2. HIV Test Result (within the past 6 months) 3. A copy of passport 4. 4 (four) photos (passport size) Application Deadlines Normally, we must receive a complete set of application documents and a full payment no later than 30 days before the program starts. Acceptance of late applications (arrival within 30 days) is subject to space availability and a last minute booking supplement of US$60 Please notify us by e-mail (admissions@studyabroadinternational.com) as soon as your send your application materials and payment by post. We recommend to send these materials by Express or Priority Mail, so it will be possible to track your package. Upon receiving your application and application fee, we will send you a Course Confirmation and Invoice. Please note that we must receive a full payment and the above mentioned additional documents BEFORE we issue an Official Letter of Acceptance, which you need to apply for your visa to Taiwan.

Part A. Personal data:

First Name: ___________________ Last Name: ______________________________ Middle Name: __________________ Chinese Name: ____________________________ Home Address: _____________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ Telephone: (____)________________ Fax: [optional] (____)__________________ E-mail: [optional] ________________________________________________________ Date of Birth: (month/day/year) _____/____/___________ __ Male __Female Place of Birth (country, city): __________________________________________ Nationality: _________________ Citizenship (country): ___________________ Native language: __________________ Other languages, if any: __________________________________________________ I am a college __ freshman __ sophomore __ junior __ senior __ Graduate Student __ High School Senior __ Interested Adult. Please enter your occupation: ____________________ __ Professional. Please enter your profession: _______________________ If you are a graduate or undergraduate student, please provide the following information: Current college/university/graduate school: ______________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ Major field of study: _____________________________________________________ Work/Study Address: _______________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________

Insurance:

It is advisable that students have health insurance while residing or traveling in Taiwan. The insurance carrier in the student's home country can provide this coverage. The School now requires all students to have health insurance. You must show proof of this before starting classes, or we can offer this service. __I want to join the health insurance provided by the School __I have the health insurance valid in Taiwan My insurance company is: ___________________________________________________________________________ Policy Number: ____________________________________________________________

Relative or friends in Taiwan (if any):

Name: __________________________________________________________________ Occupation: ____________________________________________________________ Relationship: ______________________ Telephone: _______________________ Address: _____________________________________________________________

Emergency Contact:

Name: ________________________________________________________________ Relationship:______________________ Telephone: ________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________________

Part B. Program data:

When would you like to start your program? __1st Quarter (September) __2nd Quarter (December) __3rd Quarter (March) __4th Quarter (June) Approximately how long do you intend to study at our Center? __1 Semester (Quarter) __2 Semesters (Quarters) or more Which schedule of classes do you prefer? __morning __afternoon __evening Do you require our optional English Teaching Job finding service? __Yes __No If yes, Please enclose your resume or cv. Chinese Learning Experience: Have you ever studied Chinese before? __Yes __No If yes, how long have you studied and where? I have studied Chinese for ___ years at a ___________________________________________________________________________ (name of school) Did you study standard or simplified Characters? __Standard __Simplified __Both Did you study Pinying, Yale or Mandarin Phonetic system? __Pinying __Yale __Mandarin Phonetic system What study material have you used before? Name of the book: ___________________________________________________________________________ What is your reason for learning Mandarin and what level do you intend to reach? Which is more important for you: Reading, Writing or Speaking? ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________

Part C. Payment of Fees:

Please note that your application will be considered only when your payment of the non-refundable Application Fee of 75 USD and the tuition deposit of $200 has been received. All payments must be made in U.S. dollars and payable through U.S. banks. Any collection charges will be the applicant's responsibility. Certified checks or money orders drawn on foreign banks will not be accepted. Please select one of the following payment options: 1. __Please find enclosed a certified check/money order for the application fee and the tuition deposit. Cashiers Checks or international money orders must be made payable to IPSA. Please send a check or international money order with your application to: IPSA 1746 E. Winchcomb Dr. Phoenix, AZ 85022, USA 2. International Wire Transfers You can make your payment by wire transfer. Just fax us your application and request our account and bank information: ___I want to pay the application fee and the tuition deposit by wire transfer. Please send me instructions on how to send the wire transfer to your bank account. 3. Payment by Credit Card: Please select credit card: ___VISA ___MasterCard Credit Card No: _____________________ Expiration Date: Month ____ Year_____ Card Verification Value: ___________ (The last three digits on the back of your credit card after the credit card number.) Cardholder Name: __________________________________________________________ Street Address: __________________________________________________________ City:______________________ State:___________________ Zip Code:__________ I authorize to charge the above credit card account: ___ application fee and deposit ___ application fee and full payment due Even if you select a "full payment" option, we will charge the application fee and the tuition deposit at the time of accepting your application and will process the payment of the balance to your credit card only after registering you for the course. Please also note that if you would prefer to pay the balance by credit card, a 4.5% payment processing service fee will be included in the invoice. Comments: _________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________

Part D. Agreement and release.

By signing this Application, I certify the above information is complete and correct. I understand that my misrepresentation may result in my expulsion from the program. I acknowledge that the terms and conditions appearing on the web site constitute part of my agreement with IPSA and study abroad program host (university, college, language school, or other institution and/or organization), including sections concerning responsibility, health, refunds, changes in dates, accommodations, courses and billing of selected options; I assume all risks and responsibilities and discharge IPSA and the study abroad program host and all their officers, agents and employees from and against any and all claims of damage to personal property or personal injury which may result from my enrollment and participation in the study abroad program host courses, excursions, and /or on and off-campus activities. I have read the Agreement and agree to follow all IPSA and study abroad host procedures. This Agreement will be effective when my application is accepted by IPSA and shall be governed by the laws of the State of Arizona, USA. Applicant's Signature ______________________ Date: _________________ Parent's/Legal Gardian's Signature if applicant is under 18 years _______________________ Date: ________________ Please don't forget to make a copy of this completed and signed application for your records and enclose your payment and the above mentioned materials.