Study tour

 
TAIWAN HUAYU BEST PROGRAM

Huayu BEST Study Tour Program

 

The Taiwan Huayu BEST Program at National Taipei University of Education (NTUE) aims to promote cooperation between our partner university, Université Gustave Eiffel, and other universities in France. This study tour provides high-quality Chinese language courses and cultural activities at an affordable price, allowing students from our partner universities to immerse themselves in Taiwan’s language and culture while developing their Chinese language skills through an engaging learning experience.

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Program Information

1. Program Dates

August 2–15, 2026 (Chinese proficiency level: A1–A2)

2. Course Information

  1. Chinese language classes focusing on listening, speaking, reading, and writing are held from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, for a total of 30 hours over the two-week program.
  2. Four days each week are dedicated to outdoor cultural experiences in Taiwan.
  3. One day each week is dedicated to traditional cultural activities, such as paper cutting, ink painting, Tai Chi, diabolo, and Chinese knotting.
Week 1 Schedule
Time Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
09:00
–
12:00		 Chinese Class Free Time
12:00
–
13:30		 Lunch & Break Time
13:30
–
16:30		 Cultural Tour Cultural Class Cultural Tour
Week 2 Schedule
Time Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
09:00
–
12:00		 Chinese Class Free Time
12:00
–
13:30		 Lunch & Break Time
13:30
–
16:30		 Cultural Tour Cultural Class Cultural Tour

3. Accommodation

Comfortable on-campus accommodation will be provided in a safe and well-equipped environment.

Each room accommodates six students and includes electricity, water, and Wi-Fi. The dormitory is staffed by administrative personnel, resident supervisors, nighttime security staff, and volunteers on a rotating basis to provide assistance when needed. Vending machines are also available near the reception area for drinks and snacks.

Two refrigerators are available for student use on the first and fifth floors of Dormitories 1 and 2. Other facilities include common areas, study rooms, washing machines, spin dryers, clothes dryers, and drying racks.

4. Insurance

Each student will be covered by group travel insurance with a maximum coverage of NT$3 million. The coverage includes accidental death and disability, medical expenses resulting from travel-related accidents, food poisoning compensation, and coverage for severe burns.

5. Program Fees

  1. Tuition and teaching materials: NT$13,000 for groups of 10–15 students (insurance fee not included)
  2. Accommodation: NT$10,000
  3. Subsidy: NT$12,000 per person
After the subsidy Each student pays only NT$11,000
The above fees do not include airfare or meals.
The group insurance provided by the Center offers basic medical coverage and does not cover medical expenses related to illness. Students are advised to purchase additional insurance according to their individual needs before traveling to Taiwan.
The insurance fee will be collected after arrival in Taiwan and is estimated to be NT$450.

6. Additional Information

  1. Students are responsible for booking their own flights.
  2. Early arrival before the official program start date is not available.
  3. Students joining the group must be enrolled students. Applicants of any nationality are eligible except nationals of Taiwan and the People's Republic of China, including Hong Kong and Macao.
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Application

1. Eligibility

  1. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, have good academic standing and conduct, and be currently enrolled at a university in France.
  2. Applicants who meet any of the following conditions are not eligible:
    1. Students who hold overseas Chinese student status or Republic of China (Taiwan) nationality, including nationals of mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macao.
    2. Students who will simultaneously hold exchange student status at a university in Taiwan through an academic cooperation agreement between their home university and a Taiwanese university during their stay in Taiwan.

2. Application Procedure

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Submit the Required Documents

  1. “Taiwan Huayu BEST Study Tour Application Form”
  2. A copy of your passport (please ensure that it is valid throughout the program period in Taiwan)
  3. Two 2-inch passport-style photos
  4. Proof of enrollment in French or English
  5. A copy of proof of financial resources issued within the past three months. Please provide a recent bank statement or proof of account balance showing at least EUR 500 (approximately NT$18,000).
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Receive Payment Information

Eligible applicants will receive payment instructions.

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Complete Registration

Registration will be considered complete once the Center receives the full payment.

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Application Deadline

APPLICATION DEADLINE March 27, 2026 (Friday), 9:00 a.m. Taiwan Time
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Chinese Language Education Center, National Taipei University of Education