Taiwan Intensive Summer and Semester Language Programs
TISLP provides immersive Mandarin language study in Taiwan with intensive instruction, cultural activities, and homestays to accelerate language skills and cultural understanding.
Funder: American Councils for International Education
Due Dates: October 15, 2025 (Spring 2026) | February 15, 2026 (Summer 2026) | March 15, 2026 (Fall 2026) | March 15, 2026 (Academic Year 2026–27) | October 15, 2026 (Spring 2027)
Funding Amounts: Program costs: $9,400 (Summer), $19,800 (Semester), $36,300 (Academic Year); scholarships up to $8,000 available.
Summary: Immersive Mandarin language programs in Taiwan offering intensive coursework, cultural activities, and host family stays for rapid language and cultural development.
Key Information: Minimum two semesters of college-level Mandarin and 2.7 GPA required; substantial scholarships available.
Description
The Taiwan Intensive Summer and Semester Language Programs (TISLP) provide U.S. undergraduate and graduate students, recent graduates, and professionals with immersive Mandarin Chinese language training in Taiwan. The program features 18–20 hours per week of small group and one-on-one instruction, cultural workshops, excursions, and a weekend homestay with a local family. Participants are expected to speak Mandarin at all times and engage in nightly coursework, supporting rapid language proficiency gains and deep cultural understanding. Academic credit is awarded through Bryn Mawr College, and students benefit from on-the-ground support, insurance coverage, and access to scholarship opportunities.
