台大國際華語研習所

#12026–27 Academic Year Program

• The academic year program is a non-degree, non-credit program that provides intensive and effective Chinese language training to learners throughout the world. The program consists of three 10- or 11-week quarters and an optional summer term of 9 weeks. Classes are held daily at the same time slots from Monday to Friday. One class is 50 minutes.
  
  Both an In-person Track and an Online Track will be offered for the 2026–2027 Academic Year Program. Applications for the two tracks are accepted separately; no approval will be granted for switching between In-person and Online classes during a quarter under any circumstances.
  
   COURSE MODULE AND TUITION 

  	Course Module	Tuition
  		Fall 2026 (11 weeks)	Winter 2027 (11 weeks)	Spring 2027 (10 weeks)
  In-person Track	3 group + 1 one-on-one (4 students per group class)	NT$169,950	NT$169,950	NT$154,500
  Online Track	2 one-on-one classes daily	NT$135,960	NT$135,960	NT$123,600

  • The course module of the In-person Track is convertible to 2 one-on-one classes if ICLP is unable to find a class that suits a student's exact level, learning pace, or otherwise deemed necessary by the Instructional Office to facilitate the student's learning.
  • The tuition covers textbooks/materials required for students' classes as well as textbook shipping fees for Online Track students, except for Independent Studies courses for High-Advanced level students.
  • ICLP recommends 12 semester credits for students who complete one quarter of the In-person Track program and 10 semester credits for students who complete one quarter of the Online Track program. Because of their rigor, one-on-one classes are given greater weighting than group classes.
  • For students approved to study high-advanced, specialized classical Chinese materials as part of their coursework, the tuition for the specialized course will be charged according to the rates of ICLP customized one-on-one courses.

  
   IN-PERSON TRACK 
  In-person Track students can expect to have an individual class as well as 3 group classes of four students each day. Classes may be scheduled at any time slots between 08:10 and 17:00 Taiwan time. To maintain the total immersion environment at ICLP, students are required to sign a Chinese language pledge and to speak exclusively in Chinese at all times, both in the classroom and within the ICLP area.
  
  Students are welcome to attend the extracurricular social, cultural, and academic activities held by ICLP, including guest lectures, field trips, workshops, etc., to gain an authentic taste of Taiwan's vibrant and diverse culture outside the classroom. Activities outside of guest lectures will usually require a separate fee.
  
  In-person students are responsible for securing their own visa or entry permit/qualification. An admission letter issued by ICLP can be used as the certificate of admission to apply for a ►visa for studying Chinese, but ICLP admission does not guarantee the issuance of an ROC visa.
  
   ONLINE TRACK 
  The Online Track curriculum consists of 2 individual classes each day. The one-on-one format prevents potential technical issues from disrupting a group class, while the entire class time is concentrated undividedly on one student's learning.
  
  Online Track students are asked to provide at least 8 time slots out of the 17 time slots between 06:10 and 24:00 Taiwan time (UTC +8) in which they will be available for classes. A student's classes may be scheduled at any of the time slots they provided. Due to the complexity of course scheduling logistics, the class module and schedule of all students will remain the same until the end of the quarter.
  
   PROGRAM DESCRIPTION 
  (applies to both the In-person Track and Online Track)
  
  Classes at ICLP emphasize oral-aural training. Except in certain specialized courses, students may not consult textbooks during class. Therefore, students must have strong self-discipline and be willing to commit enough effort to the preparation before every class meeting. We recommend spending no less than 1.5 hours daily for each class a student takes preparing for and reviewing each lesson.
  
  While speaking is a core component of the ICLP curriculum, all classes provide comprehensive training in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Coursework may include reading materials, recorded audio materials, written assignments, and speeches. Most of ICLP's selected textbooks are written in traditional Chinese characters and rendered into simplified Chinese, so students more familiar with simplified characters may opt for the simplified-character versions.
  
  Prior to enrolling at ICLP, students are recommended to have at least two years of language training in Chinese or the equivalence thereof at an intensive program (with overall Chinese language ability at or above the Intermediate-Mid level, TOCFL B1, CEFR B1, or HSK3).
  
  Beginner students are welcome to apply for our Academic Year Program starting from the Fall Quarter. Those who wish to start from any other quarter are accepted once there are enough applicants to form a beginner's class. We recommend that beginner students join the In-person Track to ensure they establish a solid foundation for their Chinese abilities in an efficient manner.
  
  Students in the academic year program are encouraged to attend three consecutive quarters, although ICLP also accepts applications for one or two quarters. From their second semester onward, students may tailor their coursework to their own interests and enjoy the maximum opportunity to explore our diverse course options. A certificate of completion will be issued to students who successfully complete all three quarters of the academic year program.
  
  For a more detailed listing of the class offerings and teaching materials at ICLP, please see our Textbooks page.
  
  ►Program Calendar
  ►Program Fees
  ►Application Information
  ►Student Feedback
• 2026–2027 Academic Year Program

  FALL QUARTER │ TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2026 TO FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2026
  8/13 (Thursday)	Fall tuition due
  8/31–9/8 (Monday–Tuesday)	Online placement test for new students (listening and reading test 8/31–9/2, oral test 9/7–9/8)
  9/23 (Wednesday )	Orientation for new students (Attendance required) Registration for In-person Track new students
  9/24 (Thursday )	Class schedule and textbooks distributed
  9/25–9/28 (Friday–Monday)	9/25 Mid-Autumn Festival; 9/28 Teacher's Day (ICLP closed)
  9/29 (Tuesday)	Classes begin
  10/9–10/11 (Friday–Sunday)	10/10 Double-Tenth Day, Observed on 10/9 (ICLP closed)
  10/24–10/26 (Saturday–Monday)	10/25 Retrocession Day, Observed on 10/26 (ICLP closed)
  11/20, 11/23 (Friday, Monday)	Language Mission Days (No classes)
  12/3 (Thursday)	Winter tuition due
  12/11 (Friday)	Last day of Fall Quarter
  WINTER QUARTER │ MONDAY, JANUARY 4, 2027 TO FRIDAY, MARCH 19, 2027
  12/3 (Thursday)	Winter tuition due
  11/30–12/9 (Monday–Wednesday)	Online placement test for new students (listening and reading test 11/30–12/2, oral test 12/7–12/9)
  12/25–12/27 (Friday–Sunday)	12/25 Taiwan Constitution Day (ICLP closed)
  12/30 (Wednesday)	Orientation for new students (Attendance required) Registration for In-person Track new students
  12/31 (Thursday)	Class schedule and textbooks distributed
  1/1–1/3 (Friday–Sunday)	1/1 New Year' s Day (ICLP closed)
  1/4 (Monday)	Classes begin
  2/3–2/11 (Wednesday–Thursday)	Chinese New Year (ICLP closed)
  2/12 (Friday)	Classes resume
  2/27–3/1 (Saturday–Monday)	2/28 Peace Memorial Day, Observed on 3/1 (ICLP closed)
  3/11 (Thursday)	Spring tuition due
  3/19 (Friday)	Last day of Winter Quarter
  SPRING QUARTER │ MONDAY, MARCH 29, 2027 TO FRIDAY, JUNE 4, 2027
  3/1–3/10 (Monday–Wednesday)	Online placement test for new students (listening and reading test 3/1–3/3, oral test 3/8–3/10)
  3/11 (Thursday)	Spring tuition due
  3/25 (Thursday)	Orientation for new students (Attendance required) Registration for In-person Track new students
  3/26 (Friday)	Class schedule and textbooks distributed
  3/29 (Monday)	Classes begin
  4/3–4/6 (Saturday–Tuesday)	4/4 Children' s Day, Observed on 4/6; 4/5 Tomb-Sweeping Day (ICLP closed)
  4/9 (Friday)	Summer tuition deposit due for continuing students
  4/24–4/27 (Saturday–Tuesday)	Annual Beigang Field Trip (No classes)
  4/30–5/2 (Friday–Sunday)	5/1 Labor Day, Observed on 4/30 (ICLP closed)
  5/27 (Thursday)	Summer tuition due
  5/31–6/2 (Monday–Wednesday)	Exit Exam
  6/4 (Friday)	Last day of Spring Quarter
  SUMMER QUARTER │ MONDAY, JUNE 21, 2027 TO FRIDAY, AUGUST 20, 2027
  5/17–5/29 (Monday–Saturday)	Online placement test for new students (listening and reading test 5/17–5/19; oral test 5/22 & 5/29)
  5/27 (Thursday)	Summer tuition due
  6/9 (Wednesday)	Dragon Boat Festival (ICLP closed)
  6/17 (Thursday)	Orientation for new students (Attendance required) Registration for In-person Track new students
  6/18 (Friday)	Class schedule and textbooks distributed
  6/21 (Monday)	Classes begin
  7/16, 7/19 (Friday, Monday)	Language Mission Days (No classes)
  8/12 (Thursday)	Fall tuition due
  8/16–8/18 (Monday–Wednesday)	Exit Exam
  8/20 (Friday)	Last day of Summer Quarter

  The academic calendar above is subject to change. Revised dates will be posted on the ICLP website as they become available.

• Application Fee (non-refundable)
  NT$3,000
  Tuition Fees
  Fee	In-person Track Tuition	Online Track Tuition	Due Date
  Non-refundable Enrollment Deposit	NT$18,000	NT$15,000	As specified in admission letter (usually around two weeks from the announcement of your admission decision).
  2026 Fall Tuition	NT$169,950	NT$135,960	August 13, 2026
  2026–27 Winter Tuition	NT$169,950	NT$135,960	December 3, 2026
  2027 Spring Tuition	NT$154,500	NT$123,600	March 11, 2027

  • All tuition fees are charged in New Taiwan Dollar by credit card. The enrollment deposit will be credited against the tuition fee of your first quarter.
  • The tuition covers textbooks/materials required for students' classes as well as textbook shipping fees for Online Track students, except for Independent Studies courses for High-Advanced level students.
  • For students approved to study high-advanced, specialized classical Chinese materials as part of their coursework, the specialized course tuition will be charged by customized one-on-one course rates.
  • Students seeking financial aid are encouraged to look for funding opportunities from their home country government, home university, or independent scholarship/fellowship institutions. ►ICLP Scholarships | ►External Scholarships

   

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   #Refund Policy 
  If students need to withdraw from the Program, the following refund guidelines must be observed:

  1. Students who submit a refund application prior to the first day of class are entitled to a 90% refund of the tuition.
  2. Students who submit a refund application before the end of the first third of classes are entitled to a refund of 50% of the tuition.
  3. There will be no refund after the first third of the classes.
  4. If courses of an entire quarter are cancelled due to low enrollment or other reasons unrelated to the student, a full refund will be issued without interest.
  5. The cost of any textbook, course material, and associated shipping fees incurred before a refund is requested shall be borne by the student and deducted from the refundable amount.
  6. No refund will be issued for the application fee.
  7. Refund applications shall be submitted by 17:00 of the due date. Please submit the following information by online request form (contact ICLP by email for the link):
     1. Refund request form (template provided by ICLP);
     2. Bank account information.
     The refund is expected to be transferred approximately 4–6 weeks after the refund application is confirmed complete by ICLP. The student shall be responsible for all associated bank charges.
  8. Students who are unable to attend the program may apply for a deferment of enrollment prior to the tuition deadline. The enrollment deposit and/or full tuition will be held for one year. A re-application must be submitted by the application deadline of the quarter enrollment is to be deferred to. No application for deferment will be accepted after the tuition due date.
  9. Enrollment can only be deferred once. A processing fee and any difference in tuition will be charged in the event that the tuition is raised. However, no refund of tuition difference will be issued if the tuition is reduced. No refund application will be accepted once deferment is granted whether or not the applicant is able to enroll.
  10. Fees for optional courses, field trips, housing and insurance are non-refundable.
  11. The refund policy is in compliance with the Regulations for Implementation of Continuing Education at Higher Education Institutions (專科以上學校推廣教育實施辦法修正條文; 100.1.11教育部令) enacted by the R.O.C Ministry of Education.
• The following information is for the 2026–2027 Academic Year Program. To apply for our other programs, please refer to their respective pages:
  ►2026 Spring Quarter (2025–2026 Academic Year Program)
  ►2026 Summer Programs
  ►Chinese Gap Year (CGY) in Taipei
   

  2026–2027 Academic Year Program

  The academic year program consists of the Fall, Winter, Spring Quarters, and an optional summer term. Students are encouraged to attend three consecutive quarters, although ICLP also accepts applications for one or two quarters.
  
   Application Period  (Taiwan Time, UTC +8):
  December 10, 2025 to January 15, 2027

  	APPLICATION	REFERENCE LETTERS
  2026 Fall Quarter	June 30, 2026	July 5, 2026
  2026–27 Winter Quarter	October 15, 2026	October 20, 2026
  2027 Spring Quarter	January 15, 2027	January 20, 2027

  The admission may close early if the program reaches maximum capacity before the application deadline.
  
  Announcement of Admission Decisions:
  Approximately two weeks after completion of the student's entire application (including reference letters). Applications are reviewed in order of completion. Applicants will be placed on a waiting list once all spots in a quarter are taken up.
  
   ELIGIBILITY 

  1. Academic restriction: college student or above; or
  2. Age restriction: 18 or older.

  
   APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS 
  When reviewing applications, the ICLP admission committee looks for confirmation of a thorough understanding of the program's demanding curriculum, as well as the applicant's ability to persevere and excel in a high-pressure, fast-paced learning environment. Descriptions of your personal Chinese learning experience and academic and/or career motivations will also be helpful in determining whether ICLP would be a good fit for you.
  
  (1) Application form
  To be completed via the myICLP Portal.
  
  (2) Photo
  Please submit a high-resolution photo in JPEG, JPG or PNG format. The photo will be used for making student ID cards for students enrolled in in-person classes.
  
  (3) Statement of purpose
  Please describe your personal, academic, and career plans. Why do you want to study Chinese at ICLP? What can ICLP do to help you attain your academic and career goals? Please elaborate on your understanding of ICLP's pedagogy, the challenges it may bring, and how you can benefit from the curriculum to achieve your goals. Please save your completed file in PDF format.
  
  (4) Résumé or curriculum vitae
  To be uploaded in PDF format and should be no more than two pages in length. Be sure to include the following information: name, contact information, education, employment, achievements, skills, and qualifications.
  
  (5) Course history (prior learning experience in Chinese)
  List all the Chinese language courses or courses taught in Chinese that you have taken in the past. Include as many as the following as possible:

  • Full name of applicant
  • Level of each course (include course name and number)
  • Institution and dates for each course
  • Names of instructors
  • Class hours per week
  • Textbooks used and extent to which the content of the text was covered
  • Language Proficiency test scores (if any)
  • Other languages and proficiency level

  If you are a beginner in Chinese, there is no need to include the course history with your application. Please indicate that you are a beginner on the application form.
  
  (6) Transcripts
  Official records of all your collegiate work must accompany your application. Please upload one PDF file containing scanned or electronic copies of all your transcripts.
  
  (7) References
  Two references are required from current or recent professors or work supervisors. No references from family or friends will be accepted. Referees are asked to assess the applicant's ability to succeed in an intensive learning environment. After obtaining agreement from your referees, please register your referees in the myICLP Portal. Your referees will then receive an email providing them access to the system, on which they can either fill out a reference form or upload a PDF copy of the reference letter. The references may be written in English or Chinese.
  
  (8) Non-refundable application fee of NT$3,000
  To be paid by credit card via the myICLP Portal. Applications can be submitted only if the application fee has been paid. If you were referred to ICLP by a current or former ICLP student, please state their full name and period of study in your statement of purpose. We will waive your application fee of NT$3,000 by deducting it from the tuition of your first quarter.
  
  ICLP ALUMNI AND PREVIOUS REGULAR PROGRAM APPLICANTS
  If you applied to ICLP's regular programs within the last two years or have attended ICLP, your transcripts and references are still considered valid. There is no need to resubmit these items or the application fee. Please indicate on the application form that you have attended or applied to ICLP before and when.

  Requirements for ICLP alums:	Requirements for previous regular program applicants:
  Application form Photo Résumé or curriculum vitae	Application form Photo Résumé or curriculum vitae Course history

  
  STUDENTS OF ICLP PARTNER INSTITUTES
  If you are affiliated with one of ICLP's partner institutes, some of your application materials will be provided by your university or fellowship, so there is no need to submit those items yourself. Please indicate on the application form that you are a student of ICLP's partner institute.
  
  ►Apply Online: myICLP Portal
  
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