Huayu BEST Study Tour
Program Information
The Taiwan Huayu BEST Program at National Taipei University of Education aims to promote collaboration between our partner university, Université Gustave Eiffel, nearby universities in France, and National Taipei University of Education. This study tour is designed to provide high-quality Chinese language courses and cultural experiences at an affordable cost, allowing students from partner universities to immerse themselves in Taiwan's language, culture, and environment while effectively developing their Chinese language skills.
1. Dates
August 2–15, 2026 (Chinese Language Level: A1–A2)
2. Class Information
- Chinese language classes focusing on listening, speaking, reading, and writing will be 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.
- Four afternoons each week will be dedicated to outdoor cultural experiences in Taiwan.
- One afternoon each week will be dedicated to cultural arts and skills classes, such as paper cutting, ink painting, Tai Chi, diabolo, and Chinese knotting.
Week 1 Schedule
| Time | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
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09:00 – 12:00 |
Chinese Language Class | Free Time | |||||
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12:00 – 13:30 |
Lunch & Break Time | ||||||
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13:30 – 16:30 |
Cultural Tour | Cultural Class | Cultural Tour | Cultural Tour | Cultural Tour | Free Time | |
Week 2 Schedule
| Time | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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09:00 – 12:00 |
Chinese Language Class | Free Time | |||||
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12:00 – 13:30 |
Lunch & Break Time | ||||||
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13:30 – 16:30 |
Cultural Tour | Cultural Class | Cultural Tour | Cultural Tour | Cultural Tour | Free Time | |
3. Accommodation
Comfortable on-campus accommodation will be provided in a safe and well-equipped environment.
Each room has six beds, including electricity and Wi-Fi. The dormitory reception desk is staffed by dormitory administrators, supervisors, nighttime security personnel, and volunteers on a rotating basis to provide assistance when needed. Vending machines are also available near the reception desk for students to purchase drinks and snacks.
Two refrigerators are available on the first and fifth floors of each of Dormitories 1 and 2 for residents' use. Other facilities include common areas, study rooms, washing machines, spin dryers, clothes dryers, and drying racks.
4. Insurance
The Center will provide each student with comprehensive travel insurance with coverage of NT$3 million. The insurance includes accidental death and disability, medical expenses for travel-related injuries, food poisoning compensation, and coverage for severe burns.
5. Fees
- Tuition + teaching materials: NT$13,000 per person for groups of 10–15 students (insurance fee not included)
- Accommodation: NT$10,000 per person
- Subsidy: NT$12,000 per person
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 treatment for illness. Students are advised to purchase additional insurance according to their individual needs before coming to Taiwan.
The insurance fee will be collected after arrival in Taiwan and is estimated at NT$450.
6. Additional Information
- Students are responsible for arranging and purchasing their own airfare.
- Early arrival is not permitted.
- Students joining a group organized with other institutions must be enrolled students. Applicants of any nationality are eligible except those holding Taiwanese, Mainland Chinese, Hong Kong, or Macao nationality.
Application
1. Eligibility
- Applicants must be at least 18 years old, have good academic performance and conduct, and be currently enrolled at Université Paris Cité in France.
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Applicants who meet any of the following conditions are not eligible to apply:
- Applicants who hold Overseas Chinese student status or Republic of China (Taiwan) nationality, including Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macao.
- Applicants who will simultaneously hold exchange student status at a university or college in Taiwan through an academic cooperation agreement between their home institution and a Taiwanese institution during their stay in Taiwan.
2. Application Procedure
- Taiwan Huayu BEST Study Tour Application Form
- A copy of your passport (please make sure that its validity covers the entire program period in Taiwan)
- Two 2-inch passport-style photos
- Proof of enrollment in French or English
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A copy of proof of financial support issued within the past three months, such as a recent bank statement or proof of account balance:
Applicants must have at least EUR 500 (approximately NT$18,000).
※ Late submissions or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Applicants who meet the eligibility requirements will receive the payment information.
Registration will be confirmed after the Center receives the full payment.
