1. Environment—Conveniently connected by METRO and located only 20 kilometers north of central Taipei, the town of Tamsui has long been the tourists’ favorite destination for its natural beauties and historical heritages, making our tranquil, garden-like campus an ideal location for study.

2. Student service—The International Office provides a variety of student service including free air-port transfer, arrival settlements, orientations, counseling, and all necessary assistance regarding student life and learning, enabling students to begin with a most care-free learning experience.

3. Learning—Our most zealous instructors will generate student’s interest of learning and the courses are combined with a variety of cultural activities and visits, the one-on-one exchange partner program, home-stay experience, so that students can be fully involved in the local lifestyle and culture.

4. Facilities—The multi-media classrooms equipped with the latest language learning facilities provide the best quality for the purpose. Self-tuition room, Computer lab, journal room, common room, and even a specially-designed kitchen are available for all the learning functions.

1. Application Form.

2. Aged 16 or above.

3. A recommendation letter (preferably written by your teacher, or your supervisor at workplace).

4. A copy of your graduation certificate.

5. An authorized physical examination report of the last three months with a result of chest X-ray and HIV test.

6. A financial certificate of the last three months with a minimum amount of US$2,500 or NT$85,000.

7. A photocopy of passport.

       The student is required to complete registration process in person within two weeks prior to the initiation of the course.  Other means of registration or fee of payment is unacceptable.  There are three steps for the registration:

1.       Enrolment: the student is requited to submit the Admission Letter, passport and visa when filling in the Registration Form.

2.       Placement: a placement test will then be given to the student for class allocation.

       Payment: tuition is paid in cash with NT dollars upon registration.  Refund is subject to our Refund Policy should the student wish to cancel or drop out of the course.

       The CCLP designs its courses into two categories: the language programs and the credit program.

        Language Programs: The language programs offer Chinese language learning courses in three levels: beginners, intermediate, and advanced.  Students are placed into different level according to their language commands.  Each class has 7 to 10 students.  Students attend classes 10 hours per week; each term has 12 weeks.

       Beginners—The course is designed for those who have never learned Chinese.  It contains: alphabetical pronunciation, intonations, basic communication skills, basic Chinese characters, etc. Students are expected to communicate with local people with simple conversation and to read simple articles upon the completion of this course.

       Intermediate—Students at this level are given a wider exposures to their listening, speaking, reading and writing, and more emphases are given on expressions, terminological use, and more complicate conversation.  Students are expected to be equipped with a more profound communication skills, able to read newspaper articles, magazines, understand TV and radio programs, as well as to write short essays and reports.

       Advanced—Regular reading, including ancient Chinese philosophical books and literature are introduced at this level.  Students are trained in a more sophisticated approach in oral expressions and writings and eventually become a fluent language user.

       Credit program: Individual students and exchange students coming from our partner universities may take this program, which contains credit-awarding courses in Chinese language learning and Taiwanese cultural, social, and business-related courses.  Apart from the language courses, all other courses are lectured in English or Japanese. Each semester lasts for 18 weeks. Each weeks has 15 class hours.

Note: All listed tuitions have included registration fee, general fees, and language textbook fees.

       The Ministry of Education in Taiwan and Aletheia University provide partial scholarships for language students and exchange students. Please contact International Office for information.

       Student should apply for a tourist visa from his/her nearest Taiwan’s embassy or representative office. A tourist visa allows a student to stay for maximum 60 days, and is subject to extend the visit twice, to up to 180 days.  For longer stay the University will provide assistance in helping student obtain a residential permit.  A landing visa is not acceptable.