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CIEE HS Summer Abroad: Chinese Language & Culture in Taipei
Accelerate your Mandarin with four weeks of language immersion in Taipei, the heart of Taiwan. After language classes, dive into Mandarin conversations out in the streets, markets, restaurants, and on expert-guided excursions. Enjoy traditional sports like martial arts—learn about the values of honor, hard work, and respect with a Kung Fu master. Try traditional cooking—like pineapple cake-making. In painting and calligraphy class, use various brush techniques and deepen your interest in Chinese expression. In this setting, your Mandarin language skills will soar. You’ll forge new friendships, too, and improve your cultural competence in countless ways. Hit the road to the small mountain village and old gold-mining town of Jiufen. Overnight excursions take you to Tainan, Taiwan’s first and oldest city—with more than 1,000 Buddhist and Taoist temples—where you’ll explore the gardens at Koxinga Ancestral Shrine and visit the Tianhou Temple, Taiwan’s oldest temple. Rich experiences in and out of Taipei will steep you in Taiwanese culture—food, art, architecture, natural beauty, and history.
Accelerate your Mandarin with four weeks of language immersion in Taipei, the heart of Taiwan. After language classes, dive into Mandarin conversations out in the streets, markets, restaurants, and on expert-guided excursions. Enjoy traditional sports like martial arts—learn about the values of honor, hard work, and respect with a Kung Fu master. Try traditional cooking—like pineapple cake-making. In painting and calligraphy class, use various brush techniques and deepen your interest in Chinese expression. In this setting, your Mandarin language skills will soar. You’ll forge new friendships, too, and improve your cultural competence in countless ways. Hit the road to the small mountain village and old gold-mining town of Jiufen. Overnight excursions take you to Tainan, Taiwan’s first and oldest city—with more than 1,000 Buddhist and Taoist temples—where you’ll explore the gardens at Koxinga Ancestral Shrine and visit the Tianhou Temple, Taiwan’s oldest temple. Rich experiences in and out of Taipei will steep you in Taiwanese culture—food, art, architecture, natural beauty, and history.
Program Highlights
Join hands-on cooking workshops and learn to make iconic dishes like xiao long bao (soup dumplings), pineapple cakes, and hand-pulled noodles.
Discover Taiwan’s ancient history at the National Palace Museum and experience its thousands of years of cultural evolution.
Practice Taiwan’s national sport, baseball, with locals, then refine your martial arts skills with a Kung Fu master’s customized training.
Take a magical day trip to Jiufen and Xifen, where you can pan for gold at the Gold Museum and release your own sky lantern in Shifen.
Enjoy an overnight trip to Taichung and Nantou, with breathtaking views, gondola rides, and the rich culture of Taiwan’s indigenous people.
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Quick Details
- Taipei, Taiwan
- 2-4 Weeks
- Summer
- Experiential Learning
- Homestays
- Language Immersion
- American
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Program Details
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Locations
- Taipei, Taiwan
Types and Subjects
- Focus Areas
- Experiential Learning
- Homestays
- Language Immersion
Availability
Years Offered: 2026
- 2-4 Weeks
- Summer
Age Requirement
14-17
Guidelines
- American
Starts At
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Some Program Activity Costs
- Travel Insurance
- On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
- Emergency Support
Accommodation Options
- Home-stays
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- High School Freshman (1st Year)
- High School Sophomore (2nd Year)
- High School Junior (3rd Year)
- High School Senior (4th Year)
- High School 5th Year or More
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
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Accelerate your Mandarin with four weeks of language immersion in Taipei, the heart of Taiwan. After language classes, dive into Mandarin conversations out in the streets, markets, restaurants, and on expert-guided excursions. Enjoy traditional sports like martial arts—learn about the values of honor, hard work, and respect with a Kung Fu master. Try traditional cooking—like pineapple cake-making. In painting and calligraphy class, use various brush techniques and deepen your interest in Chinese expression. In this setting, your Mandarin language skills will soar. You’ll forge new friendships, too, and improve your cultural competence in countless ways. Hit the road to the small mountain village and old gold-mining town of Jiufen. Overnight excursions take you to Tainan, Taiwan’s first an...
CIEE High School Abroad
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Ready to Learn More?
Accelerate your Mandarin with four weeks of language immersion in Taipei, the heart of Taiwan. After language classes, dive into Mandarin conversations out in the streets, markets, restaurants, and on expert-guided excursions. Enjoy traditional sports like martial arts—learn about the values of honor, hard work, and respect with a Kung Fu master. Try traditional cooking—like pineapple cake-making. In painting and calligraphy class, use various brush techniques and deepen your interest in Chinese expression. In this setting, your Mandarin language skills will soar. You’ll forge new friendships, too, and improve your cultural competence in countless ways. Hit the road to the small mountain village and old gold-mining town of Jiufen. Overnight excursions take you to Tainan, Taiwan’s first an...
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