國立成功大學文學院華語中心

National Cheng Kung University

College of Liberal Arts

Chinese Language Center

Volunteer/Study Abroad Package

Spend a term improving your Mandarin Chinese at NCKU Tainan before heading over to the beautiful east coast to help out with the local kids! This package includes a three month/two months course in Mandarin Chinese at NCKU’s Chinese Language Center followed by a two-week volunteer placement where you’ll help out at a Taiwanese school.

NCKU Chinese Language Center

Location:

The NCKU Chinese Language Center is based in Tainan, Taiwan’s ancient capital located in sunny southern Taiwan. Tainan is known as the Capital of Culture in Taiwan, and its people are friendly, its transportation convenient and its prices inexpensive. The food is good too!

Classes:

Classes are fifteen hours (15) a week – ten hours of language instruction in small group classes (6-12 people) followed by five hours of optional language and cultural classes – and are suitable for all levels, from advanced to absolute beginner. Individual classes are also available for those who prefer to learn by themselves. All the teachers are qualified professionals and classes have a friendly atmosphere – you’ll soon pick up Chinese just by talking to your classmates!

Extracurricular:

The Center often runs contests, day trips and other activities which are free for students to participate in – so expect to be heading out to places like Sandimen Aboriginal Village or barbecuing in the mountains! May is the Dragon Boat Festival in Tainan and the Center will be putting forward teams for students to participate in – even if you can’t row, it’s a good opportunity to learn more about and experience traditional Chinese culture.

Taitung County Volunteer Experience

After completing your studies (or before it, if you so desire) you’ll head off to Taitung, Taiwan’s beautiful eastern escape, to volunteer at a local school. In exchange for assistance during language classes and after-school activities your school will provide you with full board (accommodation and food), excursions, transportation and a local weekend homestay program – all free of charge.

For students wishing to return to the Language Center after their volunteer placement, tuition is reduced by 5% and a monthly stipend scholarship which returning students are eligible to apply for.

Included in Package:

Duration: 2010 March to June or 2010 June to August

Accommodation (single room with ensuite in Tainan, dormitory in Taitung)

Tuition (Small Group Classes, 3 months or 2 months)

Placement Fee

Enrollment and Administrative Charges

All meals (Taitung)

Weekend Homestay placement in Tainan City or County (upon application)

Accident Insurance (Taitung)

Transportation between Taitung and Tainan

Transfer to Tainan (from Kaohsiung Airport or Tainan High-Speed Rail Station)

Not Included:

Airfare to Taiwan, Medical/Traveler’s Insurance, Individual Classes surcharge, meals while in Tainan, spending money, electricity (for Tainan accommodation, payable upon departure).

From $48,000NTD($1500USD)for a 3 months class from March to June

$35,000NTD($1094USD)for 2 months class from July to August.

Packages can be tailored for individuals, please ask us for more detailed information.

Refer web site:

Taitung Department of Culture and Tourism

National Taitung Girls' High School