Frequently Asked Questions

ACADEMIC CLASSES

• Fall semester all colleges
• Spring semester with limited colleges

ALL CLASSES in CHINESE for STUDENTS 22 YEARS OLD or YOUNGER

• Fall admissions for all colleges
• Spring admissions limited colleges

ACADEMIC CLASSES

Instructed in:

• English
• Chinese
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Master’s Degree
• PHD Degree

ALL CLASSES in CHINESE for STUDENTS 22 YEARS OLD or YOUNGER

• All instructions are taught in Chinese only
• First year Chinese only classes 15 hours per week
• Bachelor’s Degree next 4 years

ACADEMIC CLASSES

• Tuition fee estimates $2000 - $2500 per semester

ALL CLASSES in CHINESE for STUDENTS 22 YEARS OLD or YOUNGER

• Tuition fee estimates $1000 - $1500 per semester

PHILIPPINES

• Students in the Philippines seldom work while attending college.
• Students do not have comprehensive medical benefits in the Philippines.
• It is hard to find jobs after graduating in the Philippines.
• The investment in the student’s college education does not get repaid by the student.
• Students that do not find jobs become OFWs.
• Or the student can apply to a different country for student visa and pay for college education all over again.

TAIWAN

• Students in Taiwan are encouraged by the government to legally work while attending college to save for living expenses and tuition.
• Students have great comprehensive medical benefits in Taiwan.
• Students attend college in Taiwan become more independent.
• Students become more responsible.
• Students become more resilient.
• Students will be ready for the world.
• After graduation, the student will not need to become an OFW.
• Graduates can legally stay and work in Taiwan for 2 years.
• Graduates that wish to stay longer in Taiwan must get a full-time job offer.
• Students can repay their sponsors for the investments made for their college education.

The cost to attend college in Taiwan is almost the same cost as the Philippines.

The cost to attend college in Taiwan is WAY LESS expensive than attending colleges anywhere around the world.

First step

Letter of Acceptance is a requirement by all countries

• Average price for Letter of Acceptance is $250

Second step

Apply for student visa to the country where the student will attend college

Most countries require first semester or first year tuition paid in advance to school

• Minimum of $6,500 up to $15,000
  • BIG INVESTMENT RISK PRIOR TO GETTING VISA APPROVAL

Taiwan second step

Apply study visa from the Taiwan government

Taiwan government approves student visa

Student pays 1st semester tuition after landing in Taiwan

• NO INVESTMENT RISK PRIOR TO GETTING VISA APPROVAL

What other countries offer such favorable plans?

Taiwan makes it very safe and reasonable for students to apply

First step

Letter of Acceptance (LOA)

• $500 USD (payable in 5 equal installment)

Second step

Apply for student visa

• $500 USD

Upon Visa Approval

• $1,000 USD

Total cost for student visa to Taiwan

• $2,000 USD

Where can you find consulting services this reasonable and low risk for both the student and parents/sponsors?

• Need 12th Grade education
• Good Grades

Which program will you take?

ACADEMIC CLASSES

or

ALL CLASSES in CHINESE for STUDENTS 22 YEARS OLD or YOUNGER

WHICH MAJOR ARE YOU TAKING?

WHICH INSTRUCTIONS ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?

All classes in:

• English
• Chinese

Where in Taiwan would you like to study?

• Taipei
• Taichung
• Kaohsiung
• Etc.

Yes.

The Taiwan government encourages students to work to save for living and tuition expenses.

Most schools will introduce employment opportunities to the students.

Many employment services available in Taiwan.

• Restaurants & Cafes
• Hospitality (i.e. hotels)
• Convenience Stores (i.e. 7-Eleven)
• Packing/Factory work
• Office assistant or English tutoring (if qualified)
• Healthcare
• Others

Not necessarily. If you can speak Chinese, it will help in securing a better paying job.

Yes.

Dorms are available for all colleges. Dorm fees are very reasonable in Taiwan.

Dorm fees estimated:

• Low estimate $125 per month
• High estimate $250 per month

Depends on how many occupants per room

• 6 students per room
• 4 students per room
• 2 students per room

Yes.

CIC offers ANPL for qualified applicants.

Do you meet the minimum requirements to apply for Taiwan?

Which program will you take?

• ACADEMIC CLASSES
• ALL CLASSES in CHINESE for STUDENTS 22 YEARS OLD or YOUNGER

You need to schedule for an interview

Interview will be done through Zoom

If the student has a sponsor

• both student and sponsor need to attend

• Tuition fees included
• Dorm fees (in some cases, can be added)

CIC can customize an ANPL plan to your needs and qualifications.

For further information, it is best to arrange for an interview.

Living expenses estimated:

• $470 USD per month
• $14,000 NTD per month

Yes.

Students can legally work 20 hours a week during school terms.

Students can legally work full time during school breaks.

• Minimum wage in Taiwan is $190 NTD = $6.30 USD
• School term: 36 weeks x 20 hours per week = 720 hours x $6.30 = $4,536 Annually
• School break: 16 weeks x 40 hours per week = 640 hours x $6.30 = $4,032 Annually
• $4,536 + $4,032 = $8,568/12 = $714 a month

Estimated monthly income:

• $714 USD
• $21,420 NTD

Yes.

Graduates can stay and work for 2 years for any employer.

If the graduate wants to stay longer in Taiwan

• Must get full time job offer from employer
• excellent healthcare

Use Taiwan as a STEPPINGSTONE for moving on to Canada.

Very safe! Taiwan is one of the safest countries in Asia.

• low crime
• excellent healthcare
• high standard of living

Usually, it is not required.

CIC will verify if needed.

• You can start now.
• The earlier you begin, the better your chances of getting admitted and getting your documents ready on time.

• What specific help do you need?
• We can help any student.
• We help students that need some financial aid to complete their college education.
• Please let us know what kind of help you need.

Arrange for an interview with CIC.

We will be happy to provide details for the programs CIC offers.

CIC is a Taiwan licensed immigration consulting company.

Student visa fees

• $500 - LOA
• $500 - Visa processing
• $1,000 - Visa approved

Apply Now Pay Later plans (ANPL) are available for:

- Applicants that need financial assistance to complete their college studies.

- ANPL plans are available for tuitions and school expenses.

- Applicants interested in CIC’s ANPL plans should arrange for an interview for details.

- CIC will help customize an ANPL plan for applicants that are serious about getting a college education.