Tzu Chi University
Chinese Language Teaching Center
Address: No. 701. Chung Yang Rd., Sec. 3, Hualien, Taiwan 970,
ROC
E-mail: sunnychen@mail.tcu.edu.tw
Phone: 886-3-8565301 Ext. 7689、7690
Fax: 886-3-858-0638
Website: http://www.language.tcu.edu.tw/
Established year: September 2003
The CLTC of Tzu Chi University is founded based on the school founder Master Cheng Yen’s spirit “Great compassion to strangers and great mercy for all”.
Our aim is to enhance the students’ understanding of the language, the culture
of great love and develop the sense of gratitude. Through the learning of the
language, people can better understand and respect each other from our Tzu Chi
Humanitarianism.
Student’s exchange of language: CLTC will selected volunteer students from Tzu Chi University according to the student’s language ability, professional or career needs, and leisure interests. This will encourage more individualized opportunities to practice Mandarin outside the classroom.
Hualien is a beautiful place in Taiwan for its well-preserved environment, free from polluted air, urban sprawl and stunning view of the Pacific. Only 35 minutes flight from Taipei and 3 hours rail from Taipei to Hualien. It takes 30 minutes drive to visit the Island’s world-famous scenic spot of Taroko National Park in Hualien. Also, there are some finest hot springs, idyllic mountain trails and Eastern of Taiwan’s most pristine beaches. For water spots, such as swimming, boating, scuba diving and snorkeling are convenient.
In Hualien, public transportation is not very convenient. Bus times are not very frequent, average around one bus every half an hour to one hour. Hualien is a fairly small city. Students at CLTC agree that most necessities can be found within a 10 minute walking distance. Therefore, not having a car or motorcycle is not a big issue. As we recommend, using a bicycle for transportation is an option to consider. Bicycle are simple to buy and have many types to choose from prices, it cost from 1,500 TWD.
Program Dates and academic information：
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Term |
Class start /end date |
Application deadline |
Type of class |
Tuition
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Spring Session |
March – May |
31th of January |
Individual one to one
80hours/8weeks One to two students 3~5 students 6-10 students Large Group Class |
NT$500
$20,000 $16,000 $12,000 $8,000 |
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June – August |
30th of April |
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Autumn Session |
September – November |
31th of July |
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Winter Session |
December – February |
31th of October |
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Summer Vacation Session |
July – August |
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Flexible Session |
You can start a class at anytime. E-mail us and tell us what kind of class you want. |
For students who attend the course for more than 10 hours per week, they can apply for proof of study (for visa application). |
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Curriculum |
Classes |
Optional subjects /Required courses |
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General Course: |
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Elementary beginner |
* Audio-Visual Chinese I Speak Chinese I * Interesting Chinese Character * Mandarin Phonetics * Practical Chinese Dialogues I |
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Beginner-Mid. |
* Beginners’ conversation * Listening and speaking training * Beginners’ reading * Beginners’ writing |
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Intermediate |
* Taiwan Today * Practical Business Conversation * Chinese Idiomatic stories * Stories from Chinese History |
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Advanced |
* Speaking Chinese through Movies * Selected Business Readings * Magazine selected reader * Case study * Poems |
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Tzu Chi |
The class is open to students at all levels except those studying at the elementary level. |
* Jing Si Sign Language * Tea Ceremony * Flower arranging * Selected songs * Story time |
Chinese Culture |
Recommended for every level students |
* Calligraphy * Taijiquan * Rattan merit * Chinese Painting * Name Chop Carving |
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Extra-curricular activities and work |
Compassion Relief Volunteering work |
Work for hospital, community, and Tzu Chi Volunteer Group |
Others
information:
Current teaching staff:
Five Mandarin Instructors and four staffs.
Capacity of students each academic year:
Fifty students.
Equipment for Students’ learning Chinese :
Multi-media computerized language laboratory with internet access, language library, television sets and VCR tape recorders facilities are available to support the student’s learning.
Scholarships :
Scholarships of the Ministry of Education, currently are
valued at $15,000 NT/month. Any full-time student who has already studied at the
CLIC for three months and intends to continue studying for another six months or
more is eligible to apply, provided they have demonstrated a conscientious
approach their study here at the CLIC. Private scholarships or asistanceships
funded by outside companies, organizations and foundations in the community are
also available; depend on availability from year to year.
Health Insurance:
Students attending the academic year program and the summer intensive program will be supplied with health insurance included in each semester’s tuition. Health Insurance includes Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Medical Reimbursement Due to Accident, Hospital & Surgical-Daily Room and Board, hospital services, surgical fees and daily doctor’s call.
CLTC provide assistance to foreign students who wish to study college or university in Taiwan.
There are some optional subjects provided by Tzu Chi University and Tzu Chi College of Technology for international students. Also, if foreign students wish to study in other Taiwan colleges or universities, we will provide information and assistance for them.
Assistance provided to foreign students who wish to study university in Taiwan:
information and assistance are provided if foreign students.
Admission letter received:
After CLTC has received your completed application, an admission letter will be issued to you with in one month.
The school has signed a contract with Tzu Chi General Hospital. It was promoted to a medical center. Doctors, nurses and volunteers in the hospital environment nurtured by love, compassion, and joyous giving. The hospital has invested a great deal of money in purchasing the most modern medical equipment. It has also extended its medical care, including blood pressure tests and follow-up services, to nearby communities. Also, both teachers and students can receive the appropriate care they need. According to Taiwan government regulations, all foreign language students are required to purchase medical and accidental insurance (CLTC can assist you in applying).
