The Perfect Place

to Learn Chinese

Mandarin Chinese is the

official language of Taiwan.

The most effective way to

learn Mandarin is to study

traditional Chinese characters

in the modern, Mandarin

speaking society of Taiwan.

A Repository of

Chinese Culture

The National Palace Museum

has a great collection of

artifacts spanning the history

of Chinese civilization.

Taiwanese Opera and Glove

Puppetry, and aboriginal

culture, add to the cultural

richness of Taiwan. Nowhere

will international students

find a better place to

experience and learn about

Chinese culture.

Learn Complete,

Traditional Chinese

Characters

Learning traditional

characters makes it easy to

identify lexical forms and

hard to misunderstand the

meaning of words. Moreover,

the power and aesthetics of

Chinese calligraphy can only

be revealed and appreciated

through traditional

Chinese characters.

An Excellent

Environment for

Learning Chinese

Mandarin training

centers in Taiwan provide

high quality teachers and

facilities, a variety of high

quality courses for students

of all levels of proficiency,

and small classes. Most

importantly, outside of

class, you will be immersed

in Chinese language and

culture. Don’t miss it!

Available Scholarships

To encourage students from

foreign countries to learn

Chinese, the government

provides three scholarships.

In addition, some Chinese

learning centers

provide scholarships.

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A Free and

Democratic Society

Taiwan has a thriving,

modern, free and democratic

society. It is one of the safest

countries in the world, and

its infrastructure, from

power to transportation to

telecommunication,

is top-notch.

Easy to Reach,

A Great Place to Travel

Taiwan is served by a large

number of international

airlines and is easily reached

from many countries in the

world. Domestic airlines,

bullet trains, and regional

train systems provide

excellent transportation

High Standard

of Living

Taiwan’s infrastructure

is advanced, and its

law-enforcement

and transportation,

communication, medical and

public health systems are

excellent. In Taiwan, foreign

students live and study in

safety and comfort.

Test of

Proficiency-Huayu

The Test Of Proficiency

(TOP), or Huayu, is given to

international students to

assess their Mandarin

Chinese listening and

reading comprehension.

Ä See p.10-11 for more information

Work While You Study

While learning Chinese in

Taiwan, students may be able

to work part-time. Students

will gain experience and a

sense of accomplishment

communicating in Chinese,

and they can earn some

extra money.

Learning Hours
(in Chinese-speaking area)
For Beginners At least 180 hours
Basic 360-480 hours
Intermediate 480-960 hours
Advanced More than 960 hours
Learning Hours (in other area)
For Beginners At least 360 hours
Basic 720-960 hours
Intermediate 960-1920 hours
Advanced More than 1920 hours
Vocabulary Base
For Beginners 800 words
Basic 1500 words
Intermediate 5000 words
Advanced 8000 words

Test Format
For Beginners
TOP for Beginners is divided into Listening
and Reading comprehension sections. This
80-minute test consists of 80 multiple-choice
test items each with three options.
Basic / Intermediate / Advanced
There are 120 multiple-choice test items
divided into three sections: Listening,
Vocabulary & Grammar and Reading. The test
time is approximately 110 minutes.

Location
Pacific Ocean, 120 km
(74.6 mi) off the coast of
mainland China
Area
36,191 km²
(13,973.3 sq mi)
Highest Point
Yu Shan
(3,952 m = 12,965.9 ft)
Capital City
Taipei
Largest City
Taipei (2,607,428 people)

Since 2010 Dec. the largest

City is New Taipei City

(3,900,000 people)

Taipei Metro as a whole has

a population of more than 6,000,000

Population
23,119,772
Density
668/km²
(1730/ sq mi)
Ethnic Groups
84% Han Taiwanese
14% Mainland Chinese /
Waishengren
2% Aboriginal
Taiwanese (14 tribes)
Official Language
Mandarin

Currency
New Taiwan Dollars
(NTD)  (1USD=30 NTD)
Electricity
Electrical current is 110
volts, 60 cycles, AC
Drive
Right
Calling code (country code)
+886

Applying to
Learn Chinese in Taiwan

Step 1

Decide to which Chinese learning
center you would like to apply.
There are several ways to obtain
information about each of the
language centers in Taiwan.
A. contact info@urwinner.net for recommendation
B. Search goolge
Study in Taiwan
(www.studyintaiwan.org/)
C. Search the website
Ministry of Education
(english.moe.gov.tw/ct.asp?xItem=9
693&CtNode=417&mp=1)
D. Link to each center’s website.
E. Contact a language center for
further information.  or contact UR Edu & Info

Step 2 (contact info@urwinner.net

Determine the cost of studying
at the Chinese learning center, or
centers, you are most interested in.
Go to the language center
website to obtain information
on the following:
A. Tuition & Registration Fees
B. Insurance
C. Housing

Step 3

Determine when applications are
due and make sure the period
of instruction fits your schedule.
At some centers, classes may fill
quickly, so it is best to send your
application well before
the deadline.

Step 4

Complete your application.
Prepare the following documents
for the language center.
A. A completed application form.
B. A copy of your passport.
C. An original copy of your personal
financial statement, valid
within the last 6 months. The
requirements for this statement
will be specified by the center.
D. Diploma / admission letters (varies
from center to center).
E. Research proposal (varies from
center to center).
F. 2-4, 1 x1 inch photos (see learning
center website for details).
G. Insurance certificate.

Step 5

If you are accepted, you will
receive a formal letter of
admission. You must then apply
for a visa to study in Taiwan.

Step 6

Visa application.
Take the following documents
to the nearest ROC embassy,
consulate or representative
agency to apply for entry visas to
enter Taiwan.
A. A certificate of enrollment issued
by the Chinese language center.
B. Proof of financial support.
C. A passport, valid for no less than
six months and having blank
pages sufficient for permits, visas
and stamps. In addition, bring
one copy of your passport.
D. One copy of the completed visa
application form, to be signed
by the applicant in person, and
two 2x2-inch color photos taken
within from the last six months.
E. A health certificate issued within
the last three months.

If you need local assistance in Taiwan or

for more information please contact:

Nick Ryan  or Ben Chang

886 2 2731 6060

info@urwinner.net