Gateway Chinese InstituteKaohsiung, Taiwan
Location: The campus is perched on the side of a mountain overlooking a beautiful sandy beach. All are just 20 minutes from the city centre.
Additional information: Taiwan’s second-largest city and one of the largest container ports in the world, Kaohsiung (高雄; gāoxióng) makes the ideal introduction to Taiwan. It’s a modern megacity blossoming with authentic Taiwanese culture.
Its architectural and historic sights are enhanced by a large number of lush parks, outdoor cafés and bars, art galleries and museums, two swimming beaches and 1200 sprawling acres of pristine forest within the city area– all linked by a spanking-new transport system. The older districts of Zuoying, Yancheng and Cijin Island contain plenty of historic sights along with a smattering of traditional snack stalls and multicultural cuisine, while modern Kaohsiung is best taken in with an evening stroll along the Love River or True Love Pier or perhaps a visit to soaring 85 Sky Tower close to its bustling shopping districts.
- The language school Gateway Chinese Institute was founded in Kaohsiung, Taiwan in 2014.
- Legal name / parent company: Gateway Chinese Limited
- Tax registration ID: 24664689 (company ID)
Chinese Courses
3 hours a day of Chinese classes with tours and excursions around Kaohsiung city and county at the weekends.
This course is ideal for the individual who needs a good paced intensive whirlwind of Chinese language and culture.
Morning: 9:10 - 12:00
5 hours a day of Chinese classes with tours and excursions around Kaohsiung city and county at the weekends. This is our most popular course!
This course is ideal for the individual who has time during the summer for getting to know the language from the inside and through a local perspective.
The advantage; summer time in Kaohsiung is a spectacular time.
Not available/Fully booked: 01 Apr 2024 - 31 May 2024
Morning: 9:10 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:50
5 hours a day of Chinese classes with tours and excursions around Kaohsiung city and county at the weekends.
This course is ideal for the individual who has time during the winter vacation for getting to know the language from the inside and through a local perspective.
The advantage; winter time in Kaohsiung is a festive time with thrilling festivals including Chinese New Year.
Morning: 9:10 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:50
This option is available for all levels of Chinese proficiency, from beginner through intermediate to advanced. You may decide to have a complete personal private tutor or group lessons.
Tours and excursions around Kaohsiung city and county at the weekends are also provided.
This course is ideal for the busy individual that needs a flexible timetable while working or enjoying what Taiwan has to offer.
This option is available for all levels of Chinese proficiency, from beginner through intermediate to advanced. You may decide to have a complete personal private tutor or group lessons.
Tours and excursions around Kaohsiung city and county at the weekends are also provided.
This course is ideal for the busy individual that needs a flexible timetable while working or enjoying what Taiwan has to offer.
Information for all courses offered by Gateway Chinese Institute
These courses are only available to students who are outside of Taiwan at the time of booking.
Supplement for single room in residence: TWD 5000 per week
Extra one-to-one lessons: TWD 8000 for 10 lessons per week
All courses include tuition, textbooks, accommodation, airport pickup, university and city orientation packs, ongoing support from staff and coordinators, pronunciation and tone improvement workshops and access to online learning platform.
22 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 14 May 2024, 01 Oct 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
Lessons needed per Chinese language level
Our price includes
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Free access to swimming pool
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Free airport pickup for all junior courses (both ways)
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
- INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
- INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
Gateway Chinese Institute
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Restaurant
Kitchen for student use
Fridge for student use
Snack vending machine
Drink vending machine
Computer lab
Library
Free after-class access to language learning software
Lounge
Auditorium
Garden
Balcony / terrace
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Gym
Volleyball court
Basketball court
Soccer field / football pitch
Tennis courts
Table tennis
Table soccer / football
Outdoor swimming pool
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Free parking
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms: 30Number of public PC workstations: 10Facilities for disabled students
Accessible Toilet
Wheelchair access to reception
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
Age of students
Visa Documents
Leisure activities
activity possible | distance from school | |
---|---|---|
Ballet | | 8 km |
Baseball | | 4 km |
Basketball | | 4 km |
Cooking | | 8 km |
Dancing | | 8 km |
Diving | | 60 km |
Football (soccer) | | 5 km |
Golf | | 15 km |
Ice Hockey | | 18 km |
Music | | 5 km |
Rugby | | 6 km |
Sailing | | 5 km |
Swimming | | 8 km |
Table Tennis | | 1 km |
Tennis | | 5 km |
Volleyball | | 1 km |
Yoga | | 4 km |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Accommodation
Student opinions about Gateway Chinese Institute, Kaohsiung
Questions and answers about Gateway Chinese Institute
- I am already in Taiwan. Is it possible to book a course at the school?“As long as you are not yet in there, you can book the course.
If you are already in Taiwan, unfortunately, it is not possible. As we are sponsored by local government to market our services to students outside of Taiwan and promote Kaohsiung as an education tourism destination, we cannot accept students if they are already in here.
These are, unfortunately, the guidelines we need to follow as set out by our local government sponsors.
”Durgham , Director from Gateway Chinese Institute, Kaohsiung - Apr 18, 2023
FAQ about Gateway Chinese Institute, Kaohsiung
- What is the number of students per class at Gateway?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Gateway varies from 1 students (Full Immesion Intensive Private Course 15) to 10 students (Full Immersion Course)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Gateway Chinese Institute?100% of teachers at Gateway Chinese Institute hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of Gateway Chinese Institute from?The highest Nationality percentage at Gateway Chinese Institute comes from USA with a 30% representation, followed by students from England (20%) and Germany (15%).
- Gateway Chinese Institute offers courses for which ages?Gateway Chinese Institute offers courses from 18 years to 99. Average age is 19 during the summer and 27 for the rest of the year.