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佛光大學華語中心Chinese Language Instruction Center  Fo Guang University

Learning Chinese language is not only a language itself but also that it broadens students' visions by exploring the world. The theme of the Chinese Language Instruction Center (CLIC) of Fo Guang University is “fun of learning Chinese language with experiences from exploring Nature and activities.” We inspire a passion for learning Chinese as a language as well as that of Chinese as a culture. Our mission is to enable students to be able to well communicate with others in Chinese as well as improving writing skills. Our vision is to assist students to achieve an understanding of the culture of Taiwan through Chinese language.

Learn Chinese in real life in Yilan County, Taiwan, where you don’t need to worry about the air pollution, urban noises and expensive housing rents. Yilan County is famous for its well-preserved nature, imposing mountain landscape and amazing Pacific Ocean view. Only 40-minute driving from Taipei or an hour by train to Taroko Gorge, the world-class scenic spot in Hualien. The County holds cultural and sports events every year, such as Taiwanese traditional opera performances, boating, surfing, and scuba-diving. The County is also very famous for its hot springs and golf clubs. What’s more, the living expense in Yilan County is much lower than that in Taipei, so you can live a more quality life and experience the fun of study in this beautiful city.

Fo Guang University is a comprehensive institution with global views located in the suburb of Yilan County. FGU has the best landscape throughout the campus and fully-equipped facility of teaching resources. The CLIC provides international students with well-designed Mandarin programs. Our experienced instructors and rich curriculum also provides international students with traditional Chinese culture, customs and varieties of professional training and guidance to study and live an authentic life in Taiwan.

Curriculum

Academic Year Program
(12 weeks each term)

The CLIC offers customized programs for international students with a flexible class schedule. There are four regular terms (Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter), and 12 weeks for each term. Students can take 2 to 20 hours of Mandarin class a week. All classes are sized 4 to 6 students. We provide students with cultural immersion opportunities including calligraphy, Go, Taijiquan, folk arts, and more outdoor activities in Taiwan.

We also offer Teaching Assistant opportunities and scholarships to students interested and expertized in sailing, surfing, and canoeing during their study at Fo Guang University.

Flexible Hours Program

This program is designed for students who require flexible learning arrangements (students may decide to take Chinese classes as 2 hours as minimum up to 20 hours as maximum in various during the 12 weeks upon their requirements).