Taiwan Mandarin Institute Taipei, Taiwan
Neat NTU,Gonnguan, Sec. 3, Roosevelt Road - 106 Taipei - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Student private apartments located a 30 second walk to class
- Free cultural and social activities.
- Excellent rating of student apartments4.7
- Apartment - shared / Residence accommodation very close to school
- Very favorable cancellation terms. You can cancel courses with less than 6 days notice.
Location: Taiwan Mandarin Institute is located at a prime position in the capital city of Taiwan, to the North of the island. Taipei has a very contested history and a highlight to visit whilst in the Capital city is the National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, a memorial erected for a former president, which is 20 minutes from Taiwan Mandarin Institute. In close proximity to the Memorial Hall are a number of train stations that are well connected to all major cities in Taiwan. As travelling by train has been rated as one of the best ways to visit the country, students will be able to do this with ease.
Getting around: Taiwan Manderin Institute has a subway station, Taipower Building Station, seconds from the front day meaning students are able to explore the city during their free time. Coupled with the city’s interesting past, there is also a modern twist to Taipei which should not be missed. Shi-men Ting shopping neighbourhood is just 15 minutes on the subway and Taipei 101, a magnificent skyscraper, impossible to miss, can be visited in a 30 minutes metro ride.
Social and Cultural: In order to get to grips with a new language, a great method is to combine the learning with activities that can help plant the seed of understanding. There is a great emphasis on the importance of this at Taiwan Manderine Institute and the school offers an evening social event three times a week for students to socialise with both their classmates and their teachers as well as experience the depth of the Taiwanese culture. The class content and form is of equal importance and all teachers are fully trained and with over 2 years experience of teaching Taiwanese.
Chinese Courses
General Language
Intensive Course
16 lessons per week | 6 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€390€371 / week More
Intensive Course
16 lessons per week | 6 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
€390€371 / week
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FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 5 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 48 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 390 371 | 770 732 | 1,140 1,083 | 1,240 1,178 | 1,450 1,378 | 1,740 1,653 | 2,320 2,204 | 2,900 2,755 | 3,420 3,249 | 5,760 5,472 | 11,040 10,488 |
| Price in US$ | 437 | 862 | 1,276 | 1,388 | 1,623 | 1,947 | 2,596 | 3,245 | 3,826 | 6,444 | 12,350 |
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- Starting dates
- For all levels except of absolute beginners:Every MondaySee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken a Chinese course before:
13 Jan 2026, 10 Feb 2026, 10 Mar 2026, 14 Apr 2026, 12 May 2026, 09 Jun 2026, 14 Jul 2026, 11 Aug 2026, 08 Sep 2026, 13 Oct 2026, 10 Nov 2026, 08 Dec 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 3-4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 12:00 - 13:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 6 / Average: 4
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Student reviews about "Intensive Course" at Taiwan Mandarin Institute
Valerian
"The small class size allows for a lot of co-design of lessons."
Pranav
"Fantastic. So, so helpful in getting my Mandarin to a near-conversational level. "
Additional information for all courses
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Intensive Combo Course (16 group + 8 individual)24 lessons per week | 6 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€659€627 / week More
Intensive Combo Course (16 group + 8 individual)
24 lessons per week | 6 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
€659€627 / week
More
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 5 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 659 627 | 1,240 1,178 | 1,859 1,767 | 2,120 2,014 | 2,650 2,518 | 3,180 3,021 | 3,570 3,392 | 4,000 3,800 | 4,500 4,275 | 4,900 4,655 | 5,760 5,472 |
| Price in US$ | 738 | 1,388 | 2,080 | 2,372 | 2,965 | 3,558 | 3,994 | 4,475 | 5,034 | 5,482 | 6,444 |
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- Starting dates
- For all levels except of absolute beginners:Every MondaySee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken a Chinese course before:
13 Jan 2026, 10 Feb 2026, 10 Mar 2026, 14 Apr 2026, 12 May 2026, 09 Jun 2026, 14 Jul 2026, 11 Aug 2026, 08 Sep 2026, 13 Oct 2026, 10 Nov 2026, 08 Dec 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4-5 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 11:00
Afternoon: 11:15 - 15:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 6 / Average: 4
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
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Private
Private Lessons 20For the summer, only limited places left!20 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€652€620 / week More
Private Lessons 20
For the summer, only limited places left!
20 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
€652€620 / week
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FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 5 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 652 620 | 1,303 1,238 | 1,955 1,858 | 2,400 2,280 | 3,000 2,850 | 3,600 3,420 | 4,130 3,924 | 4,720 4,484 | 5,310 5,045 | 5,900 5,605 | 7,080 6,726 |
| Price in US$ | 730 | 1,458 | 2,187 | 2,685 | 3,356 | 4,028 | 4,620 | 5,280 | 5,940 | 6,600 | 7,920 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 11:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 14 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
Private Lessons 8For the summer, only limited places left!8 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€300€285 / week More
Private Lessons 8
For the summer, only limited places left!
8 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
€300€285 / week
More
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 5 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 300 285 | 600 570 | 900 855 | 1,200 1,140 | 1,500 1,425 | 1,800 1,710 | 2,100 1,995 | 2,400 2,280 | 2,700 2,565 | 3,000 2,850 | 3,600 3,420 |
| Price in US$ | 336 | 672 | 1,007 | 1,343 | 1,678 | 2,014 | 2,350 | 2,685 | 3,021 | 3,356 | 4,028 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 1-2 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 11:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 4 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
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Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
HSK Exam Preparation Course
10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€340€323 / week More
HSK Exam Preparation Course
10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
€340€323 / week
More
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 5 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 340 323 | 670 637 | 990 941 | 1,320 1,254 | 1,650 1,568 | 1,980 1,881 | 2,310 2,195 | 2,640 2,508 | 2,970 2,822 | 3,300 3,135 | 3,960 3,762 |
| Price in US$ | 381 | 750 | 1,108 | 1,477 | 1,846 | 2,215 | 2,585 | 2,954 | 3,323 | 3,692 | 4,430 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
All HSK test preparation courses are taught in a private class format and start each Monday of the year.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 2 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 11:00
Afternoon: 11:15 - 13:15 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 14 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
- Average HSK exam score of former students of this course
- 30
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for Taiwan Mandarin Institute include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
Class in progress1/15
School name sign2/15
Course notes3/15
Individual attention4/15
Conversation practise5/15
Copy from the board6/15
Detailed notes7/15
Accomodation8/15
Office space9/15
lessons10/15
Explaining carefully11/15
School12/15
Team rowing13/15
Youth lessons14/15
Convivial mealtime15/15
Student opinions about Taiwan Mandarin Institute, Taipei
4.6
Overall school rating of
Taiwan Mandarin Institute, Taipei
Taiwan Mandarin Institute, Taipei
14 authentic ratings from students who booked with us
School
Location of the school
Facilities
Social activities
Organisation
Course
Quality of teaching
Value for money
Accommodation
Shared Flat (apartment)
Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (3 ratings)
Students 18-30 years (4 ratings)
Students 31-49 years (5 ratings)
Students 50+ years (2 ratings)
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Erik
44 yearsOverall rating
3.0
“I think the location is quite convenient (close to MRT station), the teacher was engaged.”
“I think the main weakness of the school are the facilities: many rooms are used as storage rooms (which is visible because it is all glass walls), the plants are all dead, it is not really clean. Apart from that there was no receptionist, and when I came the first day I was standing around for 10-15 minutes despite being asked to be 10-15 minutes early. Frankly, the place appears a bit run down and could use some love!”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 5. Jan. 2026 by Erik Jäckel
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Nathan
22 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Great atmosphere. Very professional teachers. The cultural outings are great. Highly recommend!”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Combo Course (16 group + 8 individual) - 11 weeks
Review date: 4. Apr. 2024 by Nathan Mung Ming Tik
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Valerian
32 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The teacher was very good at English and organised the lessons well. It was very challenging, but you also learnt a lot.”
“Personally, I would have preferred a little less vocabulary and a little more writing exercises. The course was too difficult for absolute beginners, but just right for me.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: The small class size allows for a lot of co-design of lessons.
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 11. Dec. 2023 by Valerian Backeberg
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Alexis
45 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“The teachers were excellent. And it is really helpful to have an option where you can jump in at any time with almost any schedule. I don't think it's easy to accommodate a student for a random three-week session.”
“The textbooks had a number of problems. The fit between student and class was a bit off.”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
Review date: 10. Sep. 2023 by Alexis Kargl
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Stephen
59 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Instructors were accommodating and competent.”
Details of the review
Course: Private Lessons 8 - 4 weeks
Review date: 11. Jan. 2023 by Stephen Ramquist
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Pranav
21 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Great teachers that understand our specific needs. Loved that when my group class classmates left, I had private, one-to-one lessons.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Fantastic. So, so helpful in getting my Mandarin to a near-conversational level.
Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 9. Sep. 2019 by Pranav Daryanani
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Poonyanuch
9 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“The atmosphere in the school”
Details of the review
Other comments: very satisfied
Course: Private Lessons 20 - 2 weeks
Review date: 30. Oct. 2018 by Poonyanuch Watcharapunchai
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Nuttharada
11 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Teaching style”
Details of the review
Other comments: Very satisfied with studying here. The staff smiled and was friendly.
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Gabriele
53 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Varied lessons”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 23. Aug. 2016 by Gabriele Schubert
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Sébastien
36 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Highly dedicated teachers, friendly atmosphere. You feel like going there.”
Details of the review
Other comments: I was positively surprised
Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
Review date: 9. Dec. 2014 by Sébastien Vion
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Ryan
Overall rating
5.0
Details of the review
Course: Kids Summer Camp - 3 weeks
Review date: 16. Aug. 2023 by Ryan Kwon
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Huilan
Overall rating
4.0
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 23. Aug. 2023 by Huilan Wang
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Kim
20 yearsOverall rating
5.0
Details of the review
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Piyanoot
26 yearsOverall rating
4.0
Details of the review
Course: Private Lessons 20 - 3 weeks
Review date: 1. May. 2017 by Piyanoot Muenapai
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Ratings of Taiwan Mandarin Institute compared to ratings of all schools in Taiwan
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Taiwan Mandarin Institute
- Accreditations and Quality seals
- Chinese teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- Student gender mix
- 50% male / 50% female
- Offer for returning students
- You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Taiwan Mandarin Institute and you book here.
- Year of school foundation
- 2009
General school facilities
Fridge for student use
Microwave for student use
Drink vending machine
Snack vending machine
Computer lab
Library
Daily press
Free after-class access to language learning software
Movie room
Lounge
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Free water dispenser
Free parking
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Facilities for islamic students
Available area to pray at the school
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in most classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 21
- Number of public PC workstations: 1
Facilities for disabled students
Disabled car park
Wheelchair access to classroom
Accessible Toilet
Wheelchair access to reception
Wheelchair access to cafeteria
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| USA | 20% |
| Spain | 15% |
| Japan | 10% |
| Germany | 10% |
| England | 10% |
| Switzerland | 10% |
| Brazil | 5% |
| Thailand | 5% |
| Italy | 5% |
| Netherlands | 5% |
| Sweden | 5% |
| France | 5% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 11.111111111111% |
| 18-24 years | 27.777777777778% |
| 25-34 years | 22.222222222222% |
| 35-50 years | 22.222222222222% |
| >50 years | 16.666666666667% |
The average age outside summer is 9 years higher than in summer.
- Average number of students
- Adult courses - In summer: 150Adult courses - Throughout the year: 70Junior courses - In summer: 30Junior courses - Throughout the year: 15
- Minimum age of students
- 16 years4 years for specific Junior courses
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 20Adult courses Throughout the year: 20Junior courses In summer: 20Junior courses Throughout the year: 4
- Average age of students
- In summer: 19 yearsThroughout the year: 28 years
Information for all courses offered by Taiwan Mandarin Institute
- Lesson duration
- 60 minutes
- School's administrative fee
- €65
- Course material
- Generally, course material has to be purchased by all students at the school. The costs of course material will be approximately €117 per course level.
- Individual classes
- Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 35 €. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 16 Feb 2026, 17 Feb 2026, 27 Feb 2026, 03 Apr 2026, 05 Apr 2026, 01 May 2026, 19 Jun 2026, 25 Sep 2026, 09 Oct 2026.School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made up - Level test
- A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
Lessons needed per Chinese language level
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
Airport transfer
- Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport:
- €90 one way
€170 return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Taoyoun International Airport (Taipei).
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- Elephant Mountain, Taipei 101, CSK Memorial Hall, Rahoe St, Shlin night market, KTV, indoor shrimp fishing, Calligraphy class.
Adults - Paid activities
- Elephant Mountain, Taipei 101, CSK Memorial Hall, Rahoe St, Shlin night market, KTV, indoor shrimp fishing, Calligraphy class.
Junior - Free activities
- Not offered.
Junior - Paid activities
- Elephant Mountain, Taipei 101, CSK Memorial Hall, Rahoe St, Shlin night market, KTV, indoor shrimp fishing, Calligraphy class.
Accommodation
Student Residence 
In high demand!
4 ratings Single room, No meals 
Shared bathroom
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€399/ week Show more
Student Residence
In high demand!
4 ratings
Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
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€399/ week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 399 | 718 | 1020 | 1310 | 1635 | 1962 | 2289 | 2616 | 3270 | 3924 | 399 | 90 |
| Price in US$ | 470 | 846 | 1,202 | 1,543 | 1,926 | 2,311 | 2,696 | 3,081 | 3,851 | 4,621 | 470 | 106 |
Minimum stay: 3 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per room
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per room
- Check-in
- Sunday 9:00-23:30
- Check-out
- Saturday 10:00-18:00
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 90€.
- Price extra night
- €38 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Average distance from school
- 6 minutes walking.
- Includes
- TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 16
- Maximum age of students
- 99
Student reviews about Student Residence
Valerian
"The only thing I would have liked was a cleaning after a week. But it was okay. The furnishings in the room were great
Private Studio
3 ratings Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
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€463/ week Show more
Private Studio
3 ratings
Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
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€463/ week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 463 | 961 | 1403 | 1623 | 2025 | 2430 | 2835 | 3240 | 4050 | 4860 | 405 | 90 |
| Price in US$ | 546 | 1,132 | 1,653 | 1,912 | 2,385 | 2,862 | 3,339 | 3,816 | 4,769 | 5,723 | 477 | 106 |
Minimum stay: 3 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per room
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per room
- Check-in
- Sunday
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 90€.
- Price extra night
- €55 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Private bathroom
- Included
- Average distance from school
- 8 minutes walking.
- Includes
- TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Private bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 16
- Maximum age of students
- 80
Student reviews about Private Studio
Ryan
"It was pretty good and decent.
Student Testimonial Videos
Note: The video testimonials of students from Taiwan Mandarin Institute have been provided by the school and schools do not usually publish negative testimonials. For uncensored reviews read what our students report about their stay at Taiwan Mandarin Institute.
Questions and answers about Taiwan Mandarin Institute
Can morning lessons be guaranteed in general?
“Morning classes, especially in high season, cannot be guaranteed. The timeframe is only given 2 days before the class starts.”
Mark, Administration from Taiwan Mandarin Institute, Taipei - Jun 28, 2023
How fast-paced are your Intensive courses?
“Generally, in the Intensive Mandarin Chinese Classes, we cover 2-3 lessons week, or about 100 – 150 new words per week. However, the pace of the class will be determined by the comfort level of the class. We try to place students together that work at approximately the same speed. If you find the class to easy or too difficult you can speak with our reception at any point, who will gladly move your class. Noting on any given week- TMI would have about 15 different class levels running, so finding your exact level or placement is never an issue.”
Lisa Lebret, LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 02, 2022
Can I study HSK or Simplified format at Taiwan Mandarin Institute?
“Yes, All Teachers/Instructors at Taiwan Mandarin Institute are proficient in both Simplified and Traditional formats. The student can choose which format they want to follow and TMI is proud to be one of the only schools in Taiwan to have all course Textbooks and materials in both formats - Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese.”
Lisa Lebret, LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 02, 2022
What is the refund or Cancellation Policy?
“TMI is very proud to be the only institute in Taiwan to offer a full refund policy. If you book your package in advance and cannot make it to Taiwan, then TMI will refund 100% of your fess without any charges. If you have started your course and in the rare instance concerning both course and accommodation if for whatever reason you are not satisfied the quality, the admissions will offer you a full refund of the remaining fees and accommodation costs provided that you have not completed no more than 30% of your initial booking period. Note that refunds can take up to 60 days to process and will incur a bank transfer fee which is usually 20-25 USD. All refunds must go back to the same source of payment and account holder that paid the initial fees.”
Lisa Lebret, LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 02, 2022
What does the class-time in TMI focus on?
“The actual group class time focuses on a conversation and listening/speaking with most of the character learning and writing given as homework’s. This way it allows you to get the most out of your class-time and not spend a large percentage writing out characters. For Private 1/1 Classes, you the student can choose whichever topic you wish, and some students want 90% writing inside the class, then this is fine. Private class content can be determined by you, the student!”
Lisa Lebret, LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 02, 2022
I have an Advanced speaking level, but I cannot read or write, where will I be placed?
“If you are able to speak and listen at an advanced level but cannot recognize many characters, there are no issues! You will still be placed in the advance level class, and you can then use the Pinyin to read the characters - Note that all materials at TMI includes Pinyin so you do not need to have a proficient level of reading/writing of characters to progress your spoken Mandarin Chinese.”
Lisa Lebret, LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 02, 2022
I am taking private lessons! Can I determine the subject related to my field of interest or profession?
“Yes! Certainly, we have many professionals who visit us from North America, Europe, Hong Kong, Singapore and other countries to top up their mandarin Chinese skills. Furthermore, if you mention to us that you are a businessperson, we will assign you with a business-experienced teacher. Same if you mention to us that you are a medical professional, then the teacher will adapt and provide medical related vocabularies for your class.”
Lisa Lebret, LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 02, 2022
Does TMI offer accommodation to its overseas visitors?
“Yes! TMI has its own accommodation suites located conveniently within 3 minutes walk from the school and also MRT metro station. All rooms are private and there are various suites available from standard student room to a supreme executive suite. Due to TMI owning and managing the majority of its 40 different accommodation suites, this means that you have a dedicated accommodation team to assist you with any questions or requests. All suites are fully furnished and even have weekly cleaning provided. No security deposit is required and all bills are included in the cost.”
Lisa Lebret, LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 02, 2022
When should students apply for their programme?
“TMI has accepted applications as soon as 2 weeks before a course. However, as courses and accommodations at TMI fill up pretty quick, we recommend that students apply 1 to 2 months before they plan to arrive in Taiwan. For the High season months ( June, July, August, September, December and January - We recommend booking about 2-3 months in advance to ensure you get a place at TMI.”
Lisa Lebret, LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 02, 2022
Will a certificate be issued after the completion of the courses?
“Yes, all students can receive a certificate when the course is finished.”
Lisa Lebret, LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 02, 2022
What is the minimum length of time I can study for at TMI?
“All of our courses are available on an 1 week – 52 week basis. For our short stay visitors (1- 6 Weeks) we recommend the Combo Intensive 24 hour per week course for rapid progression, and for those who wish to take private classes we recommend 4 hours per day for 5 days per week (20 hours total per week).”
Lisa Lebret, LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 02, 2022
FAQ about Taiwan Mandarin Institute, Taipei
I would like to book a course for my son. Will the other students be the same age? He is 17 year old.
“The minimum required age for the intensive course is 16 years, however this is a mixed-age class. There's no maximum age at the school. There might be older students as well.
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Angela Ligartova, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Aug 18, 2023
What is the HSK exam?
“The HSK is an examination that determines your level of Chinese. Roughly, like TOEFL or IELTS in English. This exam is required to enter universities to study an academic programme in Chinese (bachelor's, master's, or just learning the language does not count). This means that your goal for your language studies is to get the required HSK level for your further studies.”
Maksym Sterpul, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Jul 03, 2023
Is knowledge of English compulsory in China?
“No, if you are going to study Chinese, you won't need much English! It is another matter if you are going to study in English. The other thing is if you are going to major in English, you will definitely need to have a good English is not as important as Mandarin.”
Maksym Sterpul, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Jul 03, 2023
I would like to book a 12-weeks course. Would be possible to book accommodation too?
“You can, indeed, book tuition and accommodation! Just let us know what your requests are, and we will be happy to check the availability for you.”
Ana Carolina, Area Manager from LanguageCourse.net - Jan 12, 2022
What is the number of students per class at Taiwan Mandarin Institute?
“Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Taiwan Mandarin Institute varies from 1 (Private Lessons 20) to 6 students (Intensive Course)”
Which countries are students of Taiwan Mandarin Institute from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at Taiwan Mandarin Institute comes from USA with a 20% representation, followed by students from Spain (15%) and Germany (10%).”
Taiwan Mandarin Institute offers courses for which ages?
“Taiwan Mandarin Institute offers courses from 4 years to 99. Average age is 19 during the summer and 28 for the rest of the year.”
Terms of Taiwan Mandarin Institute
- First day of course
- Students should arrive at 8:50
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
- Legal name/parent company
- TMI Chinese Co. | Tax registration ID: 5057864356
Visa Documents
Nationals from Japan do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 90 days.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
- Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
- No
- Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
- School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
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Private Mandarin courses begin at TMI every Monday of the year. Private lessons are a great way to improve or begin your mandarin studies and are also popular with advanced almost native Chinese speakers or simply a student who wishes to progress in a non-group environment. During the lesson, you can choose to learn your own material