1.Objective
To improve the Mandarin ability of overseas compatriot youth and improve the listening, speaking, reading, writing, and text computer input skills of overseas compatriot students accepted admission to a university in Taiwan or registering for the 2024 Academic Year Industry-Academia Collaboration Overseas Youth Vocational Training Program(OYVTP) Bachelor Degree and 3+4 Vocational Education Program for Overseas Compatriot Students, and to boost their adaptability to studying and living in Taiwan and to deepen their cultural understanding of the country.
2.Program schedule
(1) Class will be held every Saturday and Sunday, 2.5 hours each class, for a total of 40 hours of class time over eight weeks, and divided into 2 classes:
1.Class 1: Every Saturday and Sunday, 0900-1130(GMT+8)
2.Class 2: Every Saturday and Sunday, 1500-1730(GMT+8)
(2) The Program class times are as follows: March 2-April 21 (GMT+8)
3.Eligibility
(1)Overseas compatriot youth aged 14 to under 20,age calculated to the first day of the program (based on date of birth in passport,) holding a passport issued by his/ her country of residence or Overseas Compatriot Identity Endorsement, currently residing overseas, in good health and of good conduct, with strong desire to learn Mandarin; should hold an i Compatriot Card.
(2)Eligibility for priority acceptance: New students accepted admission to a university in Taiwan or registering for the 2024 Academic Year Industry-Academia Collaboration Overseas Youth Vocational Training Program(OYVTP) Bachelor Degree and 3+4 Vocational Education Program for Overseas Compatriot Students; provide proof of study or registration for priority acceptance.
4.Number of Students to be Enrolled：
180 people.
5.Application Procedure
(1) Registration period(Taiwan time):
from January 10th until February 13th or the program is full.
(2) Registration method: Register before the registration deadline on the OCAC's "Overseas Compatriot Affairs Activities Registration System" (website:
https://register.ocac.gov.tw/ ).
(3) Review procedures: Student registration information will first be reviewed by a Taiwan overseas mission or Culture Center (if there are no staff stationed by the OCAC in the area, it will be reviewed by OCAC's overseas personnel), and second phase review will be conducted by the OCAC. After review, the OCAC will periodically send letters to the overseas mission or Culture Center to notify them of the admission results.
(4)Please apply for the i Compatriot Card in advance and scan and upload the electronic files of the following documents to the "Submit Documents" field of the registration system:
a.Electronic file of personal photos.
b.A photocopy of the valid passport of the country of residence.
c.Supporting documents for applying for admission to a university in Taiwan or registering for the 2024 Academic Year Industry-Academia Collaboration Overseas Youth Vocational Training Program(OYVTP) Bachelor Degree and 3+4 Vocational Education Program for Overseas Compatriot Students (no need to attach if not available).
