The Chinese Language Program (CLP) was started by the Language Center at National Central University (NCU) in 2001 and has already earned itself an outstanding reputation in the field. The core responsibilities of the program are to teach foreign students and non-native speakers Chinese as a second language and to help deepen their understanding of Chinese culture.

Why this Program?

1. Professional and academic oriented Chinese as a Second Language course curriculum.
2. Small size of class and boutique style of teaching.
3. Experienced instructors all certified by the Ministry of Education as such in the TCSL (Teaching Chinese as a Second Language) field.
4. Provide advices to students on academic, financial, legal and personal matters.

Why NCU?

1. Historic and prestigious reputation with beautiful and large campus.
2. One of the world-class research centers in a league table of Taiwan Government's 5-Year-5 Billion Funding Project.
3. Close to Taoyuan International Airport and 45 kilometers south of Taipei. Quick connection to downtown Taipei while the living expense is relatively lower.

Course (5 day/ week extension classes)

This course is for foreigners from both inside and outside of campus and above 18 years old. There are four terms in a year; each term is 12-week long, offering 120-hour Class (10 hours/ week) and 180-hour Class (15 hours/ week).
All classes are divided into Elementary, Intermediate and Advanced levels, which are further grouped into 3 to 5 more levels according to the students’ proficiency in Chinese language.

Admission

Required Documents:

1. Application Form (downloadable from the CLP website)
2. One photocopy of the applicant’s highest diploma/or education certificate
3. One photocopy of applicant’s passport (bio-data page)
4. Financial statement: 
5. The statement should be issued within the last 3 months.
6. Students should provide a statement or letter from their bank showing that they have the necessary financial resources i.e. NTD$ 85,000 (USD$2,400) to cover all expenses during their stay in Taiwan.  

＊All these documents must be either in English or Chinese＊

Application Deadline:

1. Apply in Taiwan: 2 weeks before the commencement of the course.
2. Apply from foreign countries: 1 month before the commencement of the course

＊Based on the date postmarked＊

Contact Information

Language Center (Chinese Language Program)
National Central University
No. 300, Rd. Jhongda, Jhongli City, Taoyuan County, 320, Taiwan.
TEL: +886-3-4227151 EXT. 33807 or 33800
E-mail: ncu3802@ncu.edu.tw

Fees

Website: http://www.lc.ncu.edu.tw/main/clp/english/index.php