Chinese Gap Year (CGY) in Taipei is the sister program of National Taiwan University's world-renowned International Chinese Language Program (ICLP), which has been educating students and scholars of Mandarin Chinese for nearly 60 years.

Launched in 2020, CGY is a 3, 6, or 9-month gap year experience for pre-university students who are excited to learn Chinese, experience life in Taiwan, and grow as young people. It is open to high school students ages 17 and above and recent high school graduates of all Chinese proficiency levels.

The program 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.
• 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!

Take a look at the experiences of two recent students, Laurence and Monica, who did a gap year and studied at ICLP, prior to the creation of CGY. Or keep reading to learn more about how students will Learn, Live, and Grow right here in Taipei! 

We recognize that this is a special and important time in our students' lives, and we take seriously their safety, health, and wellbeing while here. Students will strengthen their independence and be even more prepared to succeed in college, and while they will be expected to be responsible and proactive, they should also know that the CGY community will provide the support they need to have success.