Frequently Asked Questions
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You can use the "Find Institutes & Courses" interface on the website to filter schools that offer online courses (link). For information on course fees, please refer to the respective school's Mandarin center website.
Additionally, Taiwan's official free online Mandarin resources include the Mandarin Learning section on the Ministry of Education's "edu MOOCs +" platform , the "Learning Chinese: Start From Scratch" course on Coursera, "Intermediate Chinese"on Coursera, and the "MITx: Chinese Language in Culture: Level 1-3" course on edX. These diverse courses are available for learners to choose from according to their personal needs.
Some Mandarin centers affiliated with universities in Taiwan offer free trial classes. You can visit the websites of these university-affiliated Mandarin centers (link to be provided) to check for course information. Additionally, local labor administration authorities in various cities and counties also provide free courses for migrant workers. For details, please refer to: https://www.bli.gov.tw/0103340.html.
This website also offers a wide range of online Mandarin learning resources. Please refer to (link to be provided).
Mandarin centers across Taiwan offer a variety of courses, including regular classes, winter and summer camps, study tours, as well as online courses and customized programs. Please click the link on this website to filter courses that suit your needs, and contact the respective school for more information (link).
To promote the spread of Mandarin education, Taiwan currently has 65 universities with Mandarin centers that accept international students. These centers provide a friendly campus environment and high-quality Mandarin courses. Please refer to the list of schools here (link).
Mandarin centers affiliated with universities in Taiwan offer winter and summer vacation programs or study tours suitable for various age groups. However, since the availability for such programs is limited, it is recommended that you start looking for a suitable Mandarin camp course 4–5 months in advance. For related course information, please refer to (link to be provided).
If schools within formal foreign education systems are planning to organize student groups to study Mandarin in Taiwan, the Ministry of Education also provides related subsidies. For details, please contact the Ministry of Education's overseas education divisions.
Taiwan provides diverse pathways for international students to study in the country, including independently applying to pursue a degree or learn Mandarin, as well as coming to Taiwan as an exchange student or short-term trainee recommended by foreign institutions.
If you wish to apply independently for a degree program in Taiwan, please refer to the relevant admission regulations here: https://www.studyintaiwan.org/requirement.
If your primary purpose for coming to Taiwan is to study Mandarin without obtaining a degree, you can use the "Find Schools and Courses" feature on the homepage of this website (link) to search for schools and programs that meet your needs.
Please start by using the " Find Institutes & Courses" feature on the homepage of this website (link) to search for the school and program you wish to apply for. Follow the course information link to the school’s application page, submit the required documents as requested by the school, and wait for the school to issue an admission letter.
Once you have the admission letter, visit the nearest Taiwan (R.O.C.) Taiwan (R.O.C.) diplomatic mission (https://www.boca.gov.tw/np-221-1.html) to apply for a visa. For detailed procedures, please refer to this page: https://www.boca.gov.tw/cp-400-171-fd361-1.html.
Reminder: This website provides information and resources on Mandarin programs offered by universities in Taiwan. For course registration and related matters, please contact the respective schools directly.
The Ministry of Education in Taiwan offers the Taiwan Scholarship to encourage outstanding foreign students to pursue degree programs in Taiwan, providing an opportunity to experience Taiwan's academic and educational environment. Additionally, the Huayu Enrichment Scholarship is available to encourage foreigners to study Mandarin in Taiwan, gain a deeper understanding of Taiwanese culture and society, and enhance international exchange and mutual understanding.
Applications for the Huayu Enrichment Scholarship are typically open from January to March each year. Interested applicants should apply through Taiwan's overseas missions. For application requirements and procedures, please visit: https://taiwanscholarship.moe.gov.tw/web/index.aspx.
Please refer to the list of jurisdictions for the Ministry of Education's overseas offices at the following link: https://www.edu.tw/cp.aspx?n=8482D72A044AB968&s=5C824BADA3359C35.
For additional information on other scholarships, you can also check the websites of the Mandarin centers at various universities (link to be provided).
Schools within formal foreign education systems that plan to organize student groups for Mandarin study tours in Taiwan can apply through Taiwan's overseas missions. Each participant is eligible for a subsidy of NT$6,000 per week, with the subsidy typically covering a duration of 2 to 4 weeks.
Subsidized student groups should generally consist of at least 15 participants (including 1 to 2 accompanying instructors). The group must study at a university-affiliated Mandarin center in Taiwan, attending Mandarin courses for 5 days per week (excluding cultural visits), with a minimum of 15 hours of instruction per week.
Information on Mandarin training courses offered by various language centers can be found in the calendar section at the bottom of our website's homepage [link]. Our center also regularly organizes professional development workshops for Mandarin teachers. For more details, please refer to [link]. Additionally, the Ministry of Education's "edu MOOC" platform offers online teacher training courses, which can be accessed at https://moocs.moe.edu.tw/moocs/#/course/theme/14, where you can select the courses that suit your needs.
Our website regularly invites distinguished teachers and those who have taught abroad to contribute articles in the "Featured Teacher Column" [link] and share their teaching experiences [link]. These contributions aim to enhance teaching professionalism and provide valuable insights into teaching abroad.
Those interested in becoming professional Mandarin teachers can take the Ministry of Education's Certification Examination for Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language. The certification requires passing a total of five written and oral exams. Within the three-year validity period of passing scores, candidates must meet the language proficiency standards recognized by the examination. Upon meeting all requirements, the Ministry of Education will issue the Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language Certification. For detailed exam information, please refer to: https://depart.moe.edu.tw/ed2500/Content_List.aspx?n=76E9A3D818E9FFCF.
Additionally, to promote Taiwan's high-quality Mandarin teaching and cultural heritage, the Ministry of Education has established the Guidelines for Subsidizing Mandarin Teachers to Teach Abroad. Those who meet the eligibility criteria can visit the designated webpage (link to be provided) to explore teaching opportunities at overseas schools and submit applications.
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