Launched in September 2020, CGY is a nine-month gap year experience for current high school students above 16 years of age or recent high school graduates who are excited to learn Chinese, experience life in Taiwan, and grow as young people. It is open to high school students and recent high school graduates of all Chinese proficiency levels, and features:
 

• - An intensive and immersive Mandarin Chinese language and culture program.
• - Housing option that balances safety and support with independent living.
• - Social and cultural immersion on campus, in the city, and around Taiwan.
• - An oppotunity to be paired with a language partner, who is a current National Taiwan University undergraduate student.
• - Personalized attention and around-the-clock support and resources.
• - A CGY teacher and staff-to-student ratio of 1:2.5 or lower.
• - Weekly, monthly, and quarterly activities and excursions.
• - A safe and friendly environment for living and learning. A memorable and meaningful gap year experience!