National Cheng Kung University, Chinese Language Center | Find Institutes | Office of Global Mandarin Education

■ 四季班 Seasonal Regular Class：Applicants must be over 17 years of age (inclusive). 

■ 暑期短期班 Summer Short-term Class：Applicants must be over 17 years of age (inclusive). 

■ 客製化課程（遊學團）Customized Program：Depends on each program.

■ 中文特別班（CIDS）Chinese for International Degree Students：Applicants must be a Degree Student in National Cheng Kung University.

International applicants over the age of 17 (inclusive) are welcome to apply to the program. Applications are accepted anytime throughout the year through our online registration system. Applicants have the option to apply for one quarter at a time or multiple quarters at once and choose any quarters/sessions within the year. The application should be completed before the application deadline of each quarter/session.

A notice of enrollment fee payment will be mailed to the email address used for application within 5-7 working days  if the application review is finished. After paid the enrollment fee, students should provide the proof of payment. Once CLC receives the proof of payment, the admission letter will be sent to students through email within 4-6 working days. For detailed registration information, please refer to our website: https://kclc.ncku.edu.tw/en/course_info

Required documents for application:

1. Application form
2. Passport-sized Photo
3. A photocopy of academic records (diploma / school transcript)
4. A photocopy of passport photo page
5. A Financial Statement (Issued within 3 months and shows an ending balance exceeding USD 2,000 or its equivalent)

NOTES：If the applicant plans to use a financial statement from a family member or relative, please include a statement that explains the relationship between the applicant and the family member/relative. Additionally, the statement should express the family member/relative's willingness to support the applicant's living expenses while studying in Taiwan.

NCKU CLC provide information related to Visa, Accommodation, Scholarship and Living Resources for reference. For more information, please refer to our website for guidence: https://kclc.ncku.edu.tw/en.

Address: 1 University Road, Tainan City 701, Taiwan, R.O.C

Tel:06-2740715 or 06-2757575 ext.52040

Fax: 06-2742516

Email: em52040@email.ncku.edu.tw 

Office Hour: 08:00~17:00, Mon. to Fri. (Closed on weekend & National Holidays)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NCKUCLC

LINE: LINE @NCKUCLC

The Chinese Language Center (CLC) of the College of Liberal Arts at the National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) was established in 1982. For over forty years, the CLC has been offering Mandarin Chinese language courses and study abroad experiences to international students from beginners to advanced levels with many commenting on how Tainan City is the perfect place to learn Chinese as the friendly local citizens have created a safe and high-quality living environment. In addition, the CLC has the honor of educating the next generation of Chinese instructors through its Teaching Chinese as Second Language Education Programs.

The CLC, located on the beautiful NCKU campus, is composed of a group of experienced instructors, professional administrators, diverse courses, and various learning resources. NCKU is a domestically and globally well-known, leading integrated research university situated in the heart of Tainan, the historic capital of Taiwan. Without a doubt, Tainan is an important cultural and educational center in Taiwan where both modern and traditional customs blend together.

The CLC offers a complete 2-year curriculum from pre-novice (Level A) to advanced (Level I) to suit the needs of students with different backgrounds and experiences. The class level is determined according to a placement test. Small group classes are filled with 6-13 people. The CLC runs the program on a quarter system, with four quarters each year. Each quarter features 10 or 11 weeks of courses. A full-time student is required to take at least 15 hours of classes per week during a quarter. The 15 hours is formed by required comprehensive language courses of 10 hours and 5 hours of elective courses. If learners prefer one-on-one instruction, individual classes are also offered in accordance with students’ personal needs and learning differences.

Customized courses, including Intensive Programs and University-Based Programs, are designed comprehensively according to the respective needs such as learning period and target performance.