Chinese Language Study Abroad Programs in Taiwan

Shih Chien University in Taiwan is a top destination for students seeking a unique and enriching study abroad experience. Known for its cutting-edge programs in design, business, and liberal arts, Shih Chien provides hands-on learning opportunities that set it apart from traditional academic settings. With a focus on real-world applications and innovation, students work on collaborative projects that inspire creativity and critical thinking. Located in Taipei, one of Asia’s most exciting cities, Shih Chien offers the perfect blend of academic excellence and cultural exploration. Taipei is famous for its bustling night markets, stunning temples, and vibrant arts scene, making it a dynamic and welcoming place to call home during your studies. The university’s central location ensures you’re always close to the action. This program is ideal for students looking to push boundaries, embrace a new culture, and gain valuable global experience. English-taught courses and a diverse campus community make it accessible to international students from all academic backgrounds.

LTL Language School is a perfect fit for students looking to improve their Mandarin quickly. Our comprehensive Chinese programs allow students maximum flexibility. You can study at LTL for a week up to a full year. We offer Mandarin language lessons in 11 cities across Asia including Beijing, Shanghai, Taipei, Singapore, and the jewel in the LTL crown—Chengde, home of our incredible immersion program. We have 1-on-1 and group classes available and accommodation with carefully selected Chinese host families is encouraged to maximize each participant's exposure to the language and culture. Here at LTL, we have welcomed thousands of students since 2007 and are one of Asia's most trusted and premier language schools.

Lingoinn offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the Chinese language while experiencing authentic local culture through our homestay program. This is open to adult learners of all backgrounds and language levels, with no prior knowledge of Chinese required. You will stay at a teacher’s home, where lessons are customized to your needs and can take place indoors or in real-world settings like parks or markets. The program's flexibility means you can choose the city, course intensity, and number of cultural activities or tours you'd like to join, creating a truly personalized learning experience. Our Homestay with Professional Teachers in China programs last one to four weeks or longer, depending on your schedule and goals. Lessons begin on Mondays, with arrivals scheduled for the weekend before. This tailored homestay setup accelerates your language skills while providing a comfortable, engaging environment where you can experience Chinese culture first-hand.

Based in Taipei, Taiwan, this summer program enables motivated students of Mandarin Chinese to complete a year’s worth of academic study in only eight weeks (summer) and 16 weeks (semester). The Taiwan Intensive Summer Language Program (TISLP) combines 20 hours of weekly small group and one-on-one language instruction with regular cultural workshops, excursions, interactions with language partners, a weekend homestay, and housing with local student roommates. To optimize their immersion experience, students are expected to speak Mandarin at all times and spend an average of four hours on coursework each night. Participants engage in several day trips, overnight excursions, and cultural activities outside the classroom to provide a deeper understanding of Taiwanese society, culture, business, and history. In the past, cultural activities have included introductions to topics such as calligraphy, cooking, Chinese opera, seal making, and trips to Taiwan's capital—Taipei, Kenting National Park, and Foguangshan Buddha Memorial Center.

Immerse yourself in a new language, intern abroad, or explore a different part of the world. CET’s gap programs offer the opportunity to join college-level courses overseas or online. Whether you're mastering Chinese in Beijing, volunteering while living with a host family in Siena, or creating art in a studio in Osaka, CET blends academics with real-world experience. Designed around experiential learning, deep cultural engagement, and academic rigor, CET programs turn education into something more than just earning college credit.