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(Mandarin) Chinese school in Taipei: Taiwan Mandarin Institute

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Key points

No need for a visa for European citizens, up to 90 days
School located in the town centre with an on-site residence
Classes in mini-groups with dedicated teachers
Activities and excursions in an urban environment and exceptional natural surroundings

The school

Levels: Beginner to Advanced
School size: L
Accommodations: Residence, Studio
Disabled access: Disabled access at school
Wifi: WiFi is free

The students

Minimum age: 16 years
Average age: 26 years
Nationality mix: United States, Germany, France, etc..

The school is located in the city center, on the 2nd, 3rd and 12th floors of a modern building. It stands out thanks to its small classes (3 students / class on average, max 6) and dynamic teachers. A well-respected institution, the school teaches Mandarin in close connection with its rich culture. In the 20 air-conditioned classrooms, equipped with the latest technologies, students from all over the world are challenged and guided throughout the course by native teachers. The metro is a minute’s walk away and all around the school, a wealth of restaurants, shops and bars invite you to dive into local life.

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Lessons: 16 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 52 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to advanced (C1)

Students/class: Max 6
Minimum age: 18 years
Schedule: To be defined; Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

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Every week, throughout the year

Bank holidays

10.01.2020

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

Lessons: 10 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 52 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to advanced (C1)

Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: To be defined; Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

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306 EUR

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Starting dates

Every week, throughout the year

Bank holidays

10.01.2020

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

Lessons: 20 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 52 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to advanced (C1)

Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: To be defined; Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

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612 EUR

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Starting dates

Every week, throughout the year

Bank holidays

10.01.2020

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

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These students attended a course in this school through ESL – Language studies abroad and their evaluation has been checked. Students' opinions don't necessarily correspond to those of ESL – Language studies abroad, but reflect the individual experience of those participants. This is meant to provide you with further information about this school.

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32 students gave their opinion about this school

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Anonymous

30 years old - Austria

/ 5

Etwas älteres Schulgebäude, WC-Anlagen und Küche schon etwas lediert. Kleine Klassenräume.Sprachkurs selbst sehr gut. Sehr motivierte Lehrkräfte. Sehr großer sprachlicher Fortschritt. Privatunterricht sehr gut.

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1 week, September – October 2019

Value for money (4 / 5)
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Do you think you've made progress?

« Ja, sehr viel Fortschritt im Sprechen. »

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« 101 Gebäude. »

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Martin D.

49 years old - Germany

/ 5

Professioneller Einzelunterricht , welcher sich an einem Lehrbuch richtet. etwas trocken.Die Schule im 12. Stock eines Hochhauses , recht klein, eng, und durch Strasse laut.

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1 week, May – June 2019

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Dominik P.

31 years old - Switzerland

/ 5

Das Institut ist sehr gut eingerichtet und Taiwan hat mir, besonders wegen den Menschen, sehr gut gefallen. Einzig die Bücher für den Kurs sind etwas umständlich gestalten. Es brauchst jeweils noch ein Buch in pinyin, da Übungen teilweise nicht übersetzt sind. Das kann auch Sinn machen aber so hat man sehr viel Material.

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2 weeks, December 2018 – January 2019

Value for money (5 / 5)
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Do you think you've made progress?

« Ja auf jeden Fall habe ich Fortschritte erzielt. Ich habe quasi von Null angefangen und konnte schon die ersten wichtigen basics lernen. »

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« Besonders die Lehrkräfte sind sehr gut und überaus freundlich. Sie freuen sich auch über die Menschen und die Kultur zu reden. Was ich genau so wichtig finde wie die Sprache. »

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« Ich konnte das Sylvester Feuerwerk am 101 erleben. Sehr eindrücklich, leider war es regnerisch. »

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Anonymous

59 years old - Germany

/ 5

Meine Vorstellungen hinsichtlich des Sprachkurses und des Ortes wurden vollständig erfüllt. Dem ist eigentlich nichts hinzuzufügen. Kleine Gruppen bis max. 6 Teilnehmer sind sehr gut;natürlich ist ein Großteil der Teilnehmer jung, d.h. im "üblichen Studentenalter"; dennoch sind alle Altersklassen vertreten - und für das Lernen ist es meiner Meinung nach auch völlig irrelevant! Die zentrale Lage, d.h. U-Bahn-Anschluss und fußläufig zur Schule (ca. 12 Minuten) ist hervorragend!

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2 weeks, October – November 2018

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Do you think you've made progress?

« Ja, allein 2 Wochen geben jede Menge zusätzlichen Input, jedoch muss das Bestreben sein, auch nach (!) dem Aufenthalt vor Ort in Deutschland an der Sprache dranzubleiben! »

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« Unkomplizierter Zugang und Umgang mit allen TeilnehmernEinsatzbereitschaft und Engagement der Lehrkräfte! »

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Dominique Anne R.

66 years old - Switzerland

/ 5

Séjour linguistique absolument réussi. Petits groupes classe, excellent matériel et surtout professeurs très compétents. Enseignante moi-même, je suis admirative de la qualité de l'enseignement de mes jeunes collègues taiwanais. Excellente école pour ceux qui veulent améliorer leur chinois. Les compétences des enseignants ne se limitent pas à la seule étude de la langue, ils ont une très bonne connaissance de la littérature et de la civilisation chinoises. Excursions très bien organisées. Elles offrent un éventail d'activités très diverses qui vont de l'opéra chinois au cours de surf. Très bien pensé. Je trouve que les écoles occidentales ont beaucoup à apprendre de TMI: cette école illustre ce que doit être un établissement scolaire: sérieux, exigeant, agréable et très compétent.

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Do you think you've made progress?

« Oui, incontestablement. L'excellent enseignement ajouté au travail personnel ne peut qu'être fructueux. »

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« Excellent enseignement. De plus, on n'a pas toujours les mêmes enseignants, ce qui est pédagogiquement bénéfique et la communication entre eux est parfaite. Autre point positif: le matériel scolaire. le personnel administratif est à l'écoute et bienveillant. »

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Germaine U.

25 years old - New Caledonia

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Les gens sont vraiment accueillants . Beaucoup de belles rencontres , de belles personnes avec le coeur sur la main . Mais je pense qu'avant de partir dans n'importe quel pays il faut tout d'abord partir sans préjugés , avec un esprit ouvert sur le monde et sur les gens . Les professeurs sont compétents , ils prennent vraiment le temps de voir si tout les points sont acquis ou non . Ils ont beaucoup de pédagogie.

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Valentin K.

27 years old - Switzerland

/ 5

I've had a great time learning in Taipei! Everything was well organized and my teachers were great! Only the weather in the last few weeks could have been better. Especially the teachers were great, I was looking forward to going to school every day. Concerning the organization and the school in general there were no issues at all. Very free in choosing topics. All the teachers were open to any question and happy to help with anything that came up during my stay there.

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8 weeks, October – November 2017

Value for money (5 / 5)
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Do you think you've made progress?

« Especially my listening and speaking. Mostly from the immersion in the city plus the many hours of school. »

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School highlights

« Great teachers »

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Student residence
Ideally located in the city centre near the lively Shi-da district and 5 minutes’ walk from the school, this modern residence is very popular with international students. Offering air conditioning and high-speed cable internet and Wi-Fi throughout, the residence includes 9 single rooms, 2 toilets, 4 showers, 3 full bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, a common lounge and a laundry room. All rooms come with a plasma TV, free wifi, hairdryer, kettle and desk. Bed linen and towels are provided.

Private apartment
In the Taipei city centre in the lively Shi-da area, just 7 minutes’ walk from the school, you can stay in an air-conditioned studio with all the conveniences, including a private bathroom, study area, safety deposit box, big-screen TV and high-speed internet access via Wi-Fi and cable. There are laundry facilities on-site. Bed linen and towels are supplied and weekly housekeeping is included. Two options are available:
- “Executive” studio: cooking facilities (refrigerator, oven, kettle, microwave) but no separate kitchen
- “Deluxe-kitchen” studio: a separate, fully-equipped kitchen is available (oven, hotplates, refrigerator, toaster, kettle)

In the centre of Taipei, you are right in the heart of the action: stroll about the markets, explore temples or buy a miracle beverage in a Chinese shop smelling of spices and wild flowers. Taipei is a city where you can travel everywhere in complete safety. Rest in the shadow of what was once the highest tower in the world, Taipei 101. Take advantage of the school’s social programme to get to know the other international students: eat out in a restaurant, explore historic Taipei sights, visit monuments and museums and sign up for the Chinese calligraphy introduction class. In the school building, impromptu evenings will give you the opportunity to get to know the other participants and enjoy the diversity. On Friday, classes end at 1pm, which means students can plan longer excursions on the island or overnight visits to Hong Kong.