CIEE-Taipei: Summer Accelerated Chinese
Program Details
| Program Location |
Taipei, Taiwan
|
| Sponsor |
CIEE |
| Program Type |
Co-sponsored |
| Course # |
SA 31024
|
| Duration |
Summer
|
| Upcoming Program Dates |
| Summer 2025 |
06/22/25 to 08/16/25
|
Please Note: Programs may be altered or adapted with little notice
Overview
This summer, fast-forward your Mandarin language skills in one of the most culturally rich cities on Earth. Kick learning into high gear with daily coursework and one-on-one classes suited to your level, whether you’re a first- or fifth-year Mandarin student. Add peer tutorials and language clinics, cultural activities, and volunteering, and your summer in Taiwan will be one you’ll always value.
An island at the crossroads of Northeast and Southeast Asia, Taiwan is a unique fusion of cultures. Known for its delicious street food, beautiful scenery, and friendly people, Taiwan offers a variety of experiences that will make your stay unforgettable.
For more program information, please visit the
program website.
This program is sponsored by:
CIEE.
Eligibility
The program is open to Purdue students in good standing who have completed at least two semesters of university study by the start of the program. Successful candidates will demonstrate academic success, maturity, and a desire to experience another culture.
GPA Requirement:
2.5 on a 4.0 scale
Language Requirement: none
Purdue Credit
Direct Credit
available from the following:
[
College of Liberal Arts]
Students interested in completing courses while abroad from Purdue colleges or departments that are not listed above should discuss this with their study abroad advisor before applying to the program.
Academic Program
This program gives students a strong foundation in Mandarin through an intensive and Chinese language-only environment. Designed for beginners to advanced Mandarin Chinese students, the program includes five course levels to develop your listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing skills, or to elevate your language skills to a superior level, communicating with accuracy, fluency, and sophistication. In-class work is augmented with co-curricular visits to the city’s rich variety of cultural institutions and organizations relevant to the course offering.
Students must take two consecutive accelerated language courses, and will earn up to 10 US credits. Students will take an on-site placement exam and be registered in the appropriate language levels based on their results.
Excursions
CIEE includes various activities and excursions to enhance your experience. Take a trip back in time with a visit to Jiufen Old Street in Taipei, a former gold mining center of Taiwan that has been turned into a shopping district that preserves the olden days architecture and overall traditional atmosphere.
Choose a weekend away to learn more about cultures in different regions of Taiwan. Destinations may include:
- Tainan: Explore the ancient capital and the oldest city in Taiwan, famous for its temples, historic buildings, and traditional snacks.
- Taitung: Relax and enjoy the views and natural charms of eastern Taiwan, from the beautiful mountains to the coastline. Take in the scenery while cycling the area’s various bike routes.
Exact activities and excursions are subject to change.
Housing
CIEE Taipei provides a variety of accommodation choices to make sure you feel at home while abroad. All accommodation options are situated in neighborhoods with easy access to public transportation, shopping areas, cafés, and food establishment.
Housing options are within an approximately 30 minute commute to the CIEE center.
Options include: Homestay, double room in a dormitory, apartment, or hotel.
Some options may carry additional fees, see CIEE website for more information.
Estimated Program Costs
Students pursuing program participation accept financial responsibility. Purdue will take measures to mitigate financial risks, although will not be liable for loss. Students should carefully note what costs need to be paid to Purdue University or to a co-sponsor or agency, and what costs need to be paid at the overseas study location. This will vary by program. The Program fee includes: tuition for 10 credits, on-site orientation, and activities and excursions.
Costs for this program are estimated and subject to change. The cost figures listed below are
for: Summer 2025
|
Costs per term to be billed by Purdue
and Co-sponsor
|
| Program Fee |
$6,500.00
|
| Study Abroad Fee |
$609.40 |
| Housing |
$1,950.00 |
| Insurance |
$200.00 |
|
Approximate additional costs per term
|
| To be paid by the student.
|
| Round-trip Airfare |
$1,800.00 |
| Local Transportation |
$80.00 |
| Books and Supplies |
$50.00 |
| Meals |
$784.00 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses |
$0.00 -
$170.00 |
| Travel Documents (passport, photos) |
$175.00 |
Financial Aid
For more information about CIEE scholarships, consult the following web page:
http://www.ciee.org/study/scholarships/index.aspx.
Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should
NOTE: Recipients of certain tuition remission and scholarship programs should pay careful attention to the regulations for using those benefits for study abroad. Ask your financial aid advisor about any limitations.
Click here for a list of scholarships and grants available to assist with the costs of studying overseas.
Application Deadlines
For full consideration, students must submit all supporting documents (typically an essay, transcripts, 1-2 recommendations, and copy of passport) before or by the application deadline. Popular programs fill quickly, often before the deadline. To ensure a place in a program, apply early.
As soon as a student submits an online application, a My Study Abroad account is created. Applicants should consult this page often to check on the status of the application.
| Program Application Deadline
|
| Summer Programs |
Mar 1 |
Returnees Information
Click below to search for Purdue students who have participated in this program and are willing to be contacted. If you get no results, you can use the search form to find people who studied in the country you are interested in.
Resources
The websites listed below contain information about this program. The accuracy of information at external sites cannot be guaranteed.
For more information on this program, please contact the Study Abroad Office by phone (765) 494-2383
or email
studyabroad@purdue.edu.
