Description

Learning Chinese abroad in Taipei, Taiwan is one of many language immersion programs offered by AmeriSpan. Originally known to Portuguese mariners in the 16th century as "Ilha Formosa" or "the beautiful island," for its inherent beauty, this island proudly displays towering mountain peaks and beautiful coastal scenes. Located 100 miles off the southeastern coast of the Asian mainland, it is considered to be a natural gateway for travelers to and within Asia. Taiwan is one of the most densely populated countries of the world, a melting pot of Hakka, Taiwanese and mainland Chinese people. Only about 390,000 of the people are indigenous, the original inhabitants of the island. And its traditional culture which is similar to that of China, though still apparent in rural towns, has largely been transformed into an industrialized society.

School Facilities: Our school has three campuses in Taipei. Students can easily transfer between any of the centers. The main campus occupies the third and fourth floors in a modern commercial building located on Roosevelt Road, a main thoroughfare in the southern part of the city. The surrounding area is one of the most popular residential districts in Taipei, particularly among university students. It has an abundance of restaurants, shops, night markets, and nightclubs. Capacity 200 students/day.

Participants: Many Japanese, Taiwanese (learning English) and European students.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Languages

• Chinese

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• Chinese

Subject Areas

• Chinese Language
• Culture
• History

Cost in US$:

Program Fees Include:

Chinese Immersion Program (included in tuition):
* 4 hrs/day classes (20 hrs/wk)
* One-on-one classes
* No accommodation or meals
* Travel Assistance Program
* Emergency message service

Experience Required

no

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Written Application

AmeriSpan Study Abroad's Mission Statement

Our mantra is "Every Language, Every Culture, Everywhere." AmeriSpan Study Abroad has over 15 years experience and over 30,000 past participants. Our staff has three passions: language, culture, and travel. Individually and as a group, we have accumulated experiences and knowledge related to these passions. AmeriSpan's staff has traveled to more than 65 countries, every continent except Antarctica, speak 10 languages, and we are happy to share this enormous amount of relevant knowledge with you. Every staff member has studied and/or lived abroad for extended periods of time. We are neither a language school nor a travel agent, we're a hybrid of the two: a language travel organization. AmeriSpan has evaluated hundreds of schools, host families and destinations to determine which programs to offer, and our independence allows us to give you unbiased evaluations of these programs. Our pledge to our participants is to make going abroad 'worry-free'. There is no risk in choosing an AmeriSpan program because you'll get the best program, best price and can cancel for any reason and get a full refund on every dollar we have received for your program.

Year Founded

1993