Pax & Lab - Chinese Language Courses
Credited Chinese Courses
- (0948)Practical Chinese(III)- 2025 Sping
- (0949)Practical Chinese(II) - 2025 Sping
- (0955)Practical Chinese(II) - 2025 Sping * Evening Class
- (0960)Practical Chinese(I) - 2025 Sping * Evening Class
- (0962)Practical Chinese(III) - 2025 Sping * Evening Class
- (0966)Practical Chinese(IV) - 2025 Sping * Evening Class
(**The information is only for reference. The courses will change every semester. )
Fee-paying Chinese Courses
The Chinese Program was established in Spring 2006 and approved by Taiwan's Ministry of Education (MOE) in Fall 2006. The program is available in MOE's "Chinese Language Center" list, an official document for Taiwan's overseas consulates, and the local offices of the "National Immigration Agency" to consult with when they are issuing visas to students.
The Chinese Program is intended for those interested in learning the Chinese language and culture. Managed by NCHU's Language Center, the Program consorts with the policy of academic internationalization promoted by MOE. The program comprises courses of elementary, intermediate, high-intermediate, and advanced levels (see "Courses"). The elementary and intermediate levels focus on the acquisition of daily Chinese, while culture-oriented topics constitute the core of the high-intermediate and advanced courses.
Course Features
- The classes are small in size.
- The instructors are all highly experienced and professionally trained with a teaching certificate.
Course Time
NCHU Language Center offers courses on a seasonal basis, i.e., each class running approximately for 3 months. For each class, there are 5 meetings per week, 3 hours per meeting, 180 hours per term.
Term Schedule
Spring -- Mar. ~ May
Summer -- Jun. ~ Aug.
Autumn -- Sep. ~ Nov.
Winter -- Dec. ~ Feb.
Please refer to the detailed information at the website of NCHU Chinese Language Center.
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Chinese Language Courses
Campus Resources for Learning Chinese
NCHU Chinese Language Center was officially recognized by the Ministry of Education. It is listed as an authorized institution for issuing various visas by overseas offices and the Central Taiwan Office of the National Immigration Agency. The primary goal of our Chinese classes is to provide high-quality Chinese and cultural learning environments for foreigners, in line with the Ministry of Education's policy of academic internationalization.
Features
The Chinese classes are conducted in small groups, with experienced teachers who are all certified by the Ministry of Education for Mandarin teaching. They are skilled in guiding students to appreciate the beauty of Chinese and its culture in an engaging and accessible manner.
Course Introduction
We offer various courses tailored to different needs:
Target Audience: Degree-seeking students and exchange students
- Practical Chinese language credit courses: This credit course aims to enhance learners' comprehensive language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
- Conversation Chinese: This course focuses on improving international students' oral expression in Chinese through simulated everyday scenarios, allowing them to develop deeper conversational skills.
- Workplace Chinese: This course is designed to strengthen international students' Chinese abilities for employment in Taiwan, helping them master essential skills for interviews, communication, and negotiation.
- TOCFL Preparation Course: This course offers two different levels each season to help students enhance their language skills, increasing their competitiveness for employment in Taiwan.
- Chinese Courses (NUST/Online): This course provides two different levels each season, offering students an online platform to learn Chinese while helping them improve their language skills and competitiveness for employment in Taiwan.
Target Audience: Non-NCHU Students
6. Chinese Intensive Courses: This course aims to develop students' fluent Chinese expression through solid training.
*Scholarship: Students who enroll in it and are accepted into an NCHU degree program can apply for the NCHU Excellence in Chinese Language Scholarship for International Students (Link).
*Course Overview Table:
| Course Name | Levels Offered | Credits | Level Restriction | Format | Duration | Weekly Hours | Link | Target Audience |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Practical Chinese language credit courses | Practical Chinese I, II, III, IV | O | Please refer to the link! | In-person | One semester | 3 hours | Link | NCHU degree-seeking students and exchange students (Free) |
| 2. Conversation Chinese | Beginner, Intermediate | X | Beginner CEFR A1 Intermediate CEFR B1 |
In-person | Spring, Fall (Two months per season) | 3 hours | Link | NCHU degree-seeking students and exchange students (Free) |
| 3. Workplace Chinese | Upper-intermediate | X | Basic Class CEFR A1~CEFR B1 Advanced Class CEFR B1↑ |
In-person | Spring, Fall (Two months per season) | 2 hours | Link | NCHU degree-seeking students and exchange students (Free) |
| 4. TOCFL Preparation Course | Band A, Band B | X | Band A CEFR A1~A2 Band b CEFR B1~B2 |
In-person | Summer, Fall (Two months) | 2 hours | Link | NCHU degree-seeking students and exchange students (Free) |
| 5. Chinese Courses (NUST/Online) | Beginner, Novice, Intermediate |
X | Beginner none Novice CEFR A1 Intermediate CEFR A2 |
Online | Spring, Summer, Fall (Three months per season) | 2 hours * 2 sessions | Link | Taiwan Tech students (Free) |
| 6. Chinese Intensive Courses | Level 1-8 | X | Please refer to the link! | In-person | Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter (Three months per season) | 3 hours * 5 days | Link | Non-NCHU students (Self-funded) |
TOCFL ( Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language )
