--Mandarin Language Center Course Types and Features Planning Table--
| Course Type | Target Audience | Duration | Class Size | Key Features |
| Short-term Customized Courses | Non-native speakers from nearby communities or agricultural biotech parks; individual or group classes based on specific needs | 2-8 weeks | 1-6 students |
Beginner: Focus on listening/speaking; Intermediate: Strengthen reading; Advanced: Add formal writing & current events discussion. Reading/writing integrated across levels for practical daily/workplace use. |
| TOCFL Certification Class | Non-native speakers needing TOCFL certification | 48+ hours | 1-6 students | Tailored to target TOCFL level; helps meet admission/job requirements. |
| Chinese Study Camp |
Foreigners with entry qualifications |
1-4 weeks | 5+ students | 3+ hrs daily basic Chinese + Taiwan multicultural experiences, local life, tourism activities. |
| International Programs | Students in university's international industry-academia programs | 28 credit hours (formal Chinese courses) | 20-40 students | Plus 5+ hrs/week non-credit tutoring. Requires A1 entry; targets A2 by end of freshman year. |
| Preparatory Program | Students in university's International Advanced Studies preparatory Chinese | 20+ hrs/week per semester (720+ hrs/year) | 20-40 students | 1-year limit, Chinese only. Must reach A2 to enter degree program; B1 before sophomore year or continue tutoring until met for graduation. |