Tunghai University, the CHINESE Language Center | Find Institutes | Office of Global Mandarin Education

Applicants are above 18 years old or with high school education diploma can apply for the group class courses. If you are under 18 years old,  you are suggested to take one-on-one  courses.

◎ In-Person Group Class Admission Application Steps

Step 1: Application for Admission

Please fill out the online application form and upload relevant documents (click here)

• 1 passport-sized photo
• Copy of passport (valid for at least 6 months with blank pages)
• Copy of highest academic degree certificate
• Proof of financial ability, financial undertaking (if available)

1. If using financial proof from relatives, the relative must write a statement explaining the relationship with the student, guaranteeing support for the student's living expenses in Taiwan, and sign the statement personally at the end.
2. Applicants must prove their financial ability to study in Taiwan, with a minimum of $3,000 USD or equivalent in another currency, and provide proof valid within three months of the application (e.g., bank account statement showing a balance of $3,000 USD or more).
3. Recipients of Taiwanese government scholarships must still provide proof of financial ability of at least $1,600 USD or equivalent in another currency.
4. Those intending to study in Taiwan for more than 180 days must apply for a residence visa in Taiwan. If the source of the financial proof is not the applicant's own deposit, proof of family relationship (e.g., marriage certificate, birth certificate with parents' information) and remittance records are required. Please use remittance services to avoid depositing cash into accounts opened in Taiwan. If cash deposit is made, provide proof of currency exchange from the bank. Currency exchange at gold shops will not be accepted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Step 2: After completing the online application, please send an email to clc@thu.edu.tw to notify

Vietnamese applicants must submit one of the following basic foreign language proficiency certificates:

• Certificate of proficiency in Chinese Language (TOCFL) level 1 or above (related link)
• TOEFL scores: Internet-based test (iBT) 26 or above, paper-based test (pBT) 385 or above
• TOEIC scores: 375 or above
• IELTS scores: 3.0 or above

For those not requiring a study visa for learning Chinese in Taiwan, please attach one of the following documents:

• Copy of residence permit
• Copy of working holiday visa
• Copy of tourist visa

◎Online Group/ Private Class Admission Application Steps

Step 1: Fill out the application for Admission

• Group Class → https://forms.gle/KCpMC9KmyyJjWeTc6
• Private Class → https://forms.gle/yPGpspzsqFvvL6R17

Step 2: Send a confirmation email to clc@thu.edu.tw and our staff will contact you later on

◎ On-Campus Accommodation
https://clc.thu.edu.tw/front/infor/infor1/pages.php?ID=dGh1X2NsYyZpbmZvcjE=

◎ Off-Campus Accommodation Resources
https://clc.thu.edu.tw/front/web/web2/link.php?ID=dGh1X2NsYyZ3ZWIy

◎ Campus Life Resources
https://clc.thu.edu.tw/front/web/web1/link.php?ID=dGh1X2NsYyZ3ZWIx

◎ Transportation Guide:

Guests can take the Taiwan High-Speed Rail to Tunghai University. After arriving at the Taichung Station, you can transfer to the Taichung City Bus Route 161 (Taichung High-Speed Rail Station – Taichung Veterans General Hospital – Central Taiwan Science Park Administration Bureau) or take a taxi to Tunghai University. Detailed transfer information is as follows:

Taichung City Bus Route 161
Taichung High-Speed Rail Station – Taichung Veterans General Hospital – Central Taiwan Science Park Administration Bureau

Guests can take Taichung City Bus Route 161 to Tunghai University and get off at the "Taichung Veterans General Hospital (Taiwan Boulevard)" stop. Use the underground passage to reach Tunghai University. The bus ride takes about 40 to 60 minutes.
＊For detailed fare and timetable information, please refer to Taichung Bus Real-Time Information.

Taxi Service
Guests can also take a taxi directly from Taichung High-Speed Rail Station to Tunghai University. The ride takes about 20 to 40 minutes.
＊For detailed taxi information, please refer to the Taiwan High-Speed Rail Transportation Information Page.

Tunghai University is located on Taiwan Boulevard, a major transportation hub in Taichung City, and is accessible by various bus routes. For detailed transportation information, bus arrival times, and transfer details, please refer to Taichung Bus Real-Time Information.

Faculty and students of the university can enjoy discounted fares with their Campus IC Service Card or Student ID. Please refer to the Campus IC Card Service Website for more information.

Center Philosophy – Emphasizing both teaching and learning, integrating education into life and connecting with academia

The center values the interaction between language teaching and life experiences, aiming for students to apply what they learn to practical life. We care about students' learning outcomes and are happy to assist students with various learning needs in achieving their set learning goals.

Additionally, we emphasize the continuous growth of our teachers. Teaching materials and methods must be improved and supplemented according to the times. The teaching challenges faced by Chinese language teachers must also be discussed and exchanged with various experts.

Pronunciation, vocabulary, and semantics form the foundation of language acquisition. Cognitive knowledge is the key to understanding language learning functions and is also an important basis for the development of teaching materials and teaching methods. Therefore, the center periodically holds teacher development seminars, facilitating cooperation at the academic level to drive collaboration at the practical teaching level. The combination of practice and theory creates a win-win situation and is the center's goal for cultivating teachers and improving teaching quality.

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