Frequently Asked Questions

Please prepare the required application documents and submit them to the Chinese Language Education Center (CLEC) by email or through the designated application method.

After your documents are reviewed and approved, CLEC will issue an admission letter.

Applicants are generally required to submit:

• Application form from CLEC
• Online Registration - To fill out the required sections.
• Photocopy of your Passport
• Highest Diploma / Academic Transcript
• Passport-sized Photo 
• Financial Statement (at least USD 3,300 under your name)

Additional documents may be required depending on your visa type or individual situation.

After all required documents are received and approved, the admission letter is usually issued within 1–2 weeks.

Yes. If you need to change your study term or study period, please contact CLEC and provide the reason for the change.

CLEC will review your request and assist with issuing an updated admission letter if applicable.

Congratulations on receiving the Huayu Enrichment Scholarship.

Please inform CLEC and continue preparing your visa application and travel arrangements. Registration, dormitory, and pre-arrival information will be provided separately before the semester begins.

HES students may generally pay tuition after receiving their first scholarship allowance.

However, registration fee, insurance fee, dormitory fee, textbook fee, and personal living expenses should be prepared separately.

No. Automatic deduction from the scholarship allowance is not available.

Students are responsible for completing payments according to university regulations.

If you were not awarded the HES scholarship, you may still choose to study as a self-funded student.

If you decide not to enroll, please inform CLEC as soon as possible.

The tuition fee may vary depending on the study period. Please refer to the latest tuition and fee information announced by CLEC.

For a regular 3-month term, students should also prepare for registration fee, insurance fee, textbook fee, and living expenses.

Monthly installment payment is not available.

In addition to tuition, students should prepare for:

• Registration fee
• Student accident insurance
• Textbooks and learning materials
• Dormitory fee, if applicable
• Personal living expenses

Yes. Admitted students may apply for on-campus dormitory accommodation when the dormitory application information is announced.

On-campus dormitory placement is subject to availability. Room type, roommate, and dormitory building cannot be guaranteed.

Students who need dormitory accommodation must complete the Dormitory Application Form before the announced deadline.

Students should provide accurate personal and arrival information before the announced deadline, including:

• Passport name
• Passport number
• Application term
• Expected arrival date in Taiwan
• Expected dormitory check-in date and time
• Flight information, if available

This information is required for dormitory arrangement and check-in preparation.

No. Dormitory placement is subject to availability.

Room type, roommate, and dormitory building are arranged by the university and cannot be guaranteed.

Bedding is generally not provided. Students should prepare or purchase bedding after arrival.

Cooking in dormitory rooms is not permitted. Students must follow university dormitory regulations.

Students who apply for on-campus dormitory accommodation should carefully review the following payment and cancellation policy:

If you have not checked in to the dormitory and give up the dormitory bed due to visa issues, no dormitory fee will be charged.

Please inform CLEC as soon as possible if your visa is delayed or if you decide not to use the dormitory bed.

No. Late check-in does not reduce the dormitory fee.

A new student who checks in later than the official dormitory check-in date will still be charged the full-term dormitory fee. The full term is usually three months.

If you give up the dormitory bed within one week after check-in, one week of dormitory fee will be charged.

If you give up the dormitory bed more than one week after check-in, the full-term dormitory fee will be charged. The full term is usually three months.

No. Students with unpaid dormitory fees from a previous term cannot continue staying in the dormitory or apply for dormitory renewal, according to dormitory regulations.

Starting from the 2026 winter, dormitory fees for CLEC students who stay in Winter, and Summer term will be announced based on the Good Shepherd Hall dormitory rate.

Please refer to the latest dormitory fee announcement for the exact amount.

Visa requirements may vary depending on your nationality, study period, and personal situation.

Please confirm the latest visa requirements directly with the Taiwan Representative Office (TECO) where you will submit your visa application.

No. Visa decisions are made by TECO and Taiwan immigration authorities.

CLEC may provide admission-related documents when applicable, but cannot guarantee visa approval.

Health examination requirements depend on your visa type and length of stay.

Resident Visa applicants are usually required to complete a Taiwan CDC health examination according to TECO requirements.

Registration is usually completed at the CLEC office:

R401, St. Peter Hall, Providence University.

Registration should generally be completed in person after arrival in Taiwan.

Late arrival may be accepted in some cases, such as visa delay or flight issues.

Please inform CLEC in advance if you expect to arrive late.

CLEC does not generally provide airport pickup service. Students should arrange transportation to Providence University by themselves.

Full-time Mandarin students usually study 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Classes are usually arranged in the morning or afternoon.

• Morning: 09:10–12:00
• Afternoon: 13:10–16:00

Yes. CLEC may arrange a placement test or short interview to assess your Chinese level and arrange your class accordingly.

Evening and weekend classes are not generally available for the regular full-time Mandarin program.

Students are generally covered by student accident insurance during their study period.

Please note that student accident insurance mainly covers accidental injuries and is not comprehensive medical insurance.

Students who hold an ARC and reside in Taiwan for more than six months are required to join Taiwan National Health Insurance according to relevant regulations.

Before becoming eligible for NHI, students are advised to prepare private medical insurance.