僑務活動報名系統 Overseas Community Affairs Council, R.O.C. (TAIWAN)

 English Teaching Volunteer Service Program for Overseas Youth  2025 *SPONSORS Overseas Community Affairs Council, R.O.C. (TAIWAN) (OCAC) K-12 Education Administration, Ministry of Education (MOE) Hakka Affairs Council (HAC) Council of Indigenous Peoples (CIP) *PROGRAM PERIOD The program will be held from July 5 to August 1, 2025, with 800 volunteers expected to be recruited(OCAC reserves the right to adjust the number of volunteers according to the actual numbers needed by domestic schools) *APPLICATION ELIGIBILITY 1."Compatriot youth": (1)Applicants should hold an i-Compatriot Card when applying for the program. Applicants must be in the 11th grade or above at the time of application and between the ages of 17 before November 30, 2025 and 25 before July 5, 2025 (Only those born from July 6, 2000 to November 30, 2008 are eligible, as shown on passport). * i-Compatriot Card website：https://icard.taiwan-world.net/tw/index * i-Compatriot Card service line and email：886-2-2327-2929；card@ocac.gov.tw. (2)Applicants should live in an English speaking country (those not living in an English speaking country must be an English native speaker or provide proof of achieving higher than CEFR B2 level). Applicants must have basic communication skills in Mandarin. (3)Applicants who apply for this program as of Hakka origin must be recommended by Hakka association or groups in their place of overseas residence, and note their Hakka ancestral place in Taiwan when applying. (4)Applicants who have previously participated in the English Teaching Volunteer Service Program can apply again; however those who have never participated in this program will be given the priority for admission in the program.(If there are still places, those who have previously participated will be admitted on a merit-based basis) 2."Students recommended by the Taiwan Centers for Mandarin Learning (TCML) and Taiwanese Mandarin Teachers teaching in mainstream schools in European and American countries": (1)Applicants are not required to possess the i-Compatriot Card, and the qualification are aligned with those of  the above "Compatriot youth". (2)Applicants recommended by TCML have to submit the recommendation letter(in Chinese) provided by the teacher. (3)Each Taiwanese Mandarin Teacher teaching in European and American mainstream schools are able to recommend 2 students, and the students must adhere the recommendation letter(in Chinese) when applying for the program. *The recommendation letter has to be sent to OCAC's email: ocactree@ocac.gov.tw by the teacher. *APPLICATION PROCEDURE 1.Application period: from November 25th ,2024 until March 10th , 2025 (Taiwan Standard Time, GMT+8). 2.Please apply for the program on the OCAC activity registration website(https://register.ocac.gov.tw/cht/index.php?/sign/2025summer) and upload the following documents as e-files to the  “document submission” column  of the registration system. (1)Program Rules signed by the applicant and his/her parents. (Please sign in block letters in Chinese or English) (2)A photocopy of the passport or permanent residence certificate of the country of residence. (3)Self-introduction (please highlight personal characteristics and aptitudes, such as leadership in club activities, experience in teamwork and group life, education or teaching and social work expertise, experience and background), and attach a 1.5-inch bust photo taken within the last 6 months. (4)Volunteer service certificate, proof of employment or supporting materials for important achievements, honors, deeds and qualifications (if none, not mandatory). (5)One copy of official results transcripts including all semester grades or evaluation results of off-campus learning above Grade 9 (and apply for another copy for backup). (6)Those not living in an English speaking country must be an English native speaker or provide proof of achieving higher than CEFR B2 level. (7)Recommendation letter from teachers (Compatriot youth applicants are not required). 3.Admission notification will be posted on OCAC official website(www.ocac.gov.tw) before April 5, 2025. The accepted applicants should confirm attendance online(Check-in Area for Admitted Volunteers of English Teaching Volunteer Service for Overseas Youth 2025) and provide arrival flight information with a copy of purchased airline ticket, Health Certificate(Annex 1), the digital certificate system privacy statement and authorization letter for the collection and processing of personal information signed by the applicant(Annex 2, parent signature not required for those over 18 years old), a consent form for portrait rights(Annex 3), a letter of authorization for copyright property rights signed by the applicant and his/her parents (Annex4, parent signature not required for those over 18 years old) and photocopy of medical insurance certificate(medical insurance that better covers overseas medical benefits) before April 30, 2025 (Taiwan Standard Time, GMT+8). Failure to reply or upload the aforementioned materials on time will be regarded as having given up the right to participate.(Annex 1-4 can be downloaded on OCAC’s official website of English Teaching Volunteer Service Program for Overseas Youth. Website: https://www.ocac.gov.tw/OCAC/Pages/List.aspx?nodeid=1380) *ACTIVITY CONTENTS 1.First week: English training skill enhancement. 2.Second and Third week: Each participant will teach English at a junior high school or elementary school in Taiwan (Teaching time will be 8 hours a day Monday to Friday). 3.Forth week(5-day): Taiwan cultural visits. *PROGRAM FEES 1.For the entire duration of the program, the sponsors will pay for meals, accommodation, group transportation in Taiwan and administration expenses. The sponsors will also provide NT$4,000,000 casualty(accident) insurance and NT$400,000 accident medical insurance. 2.The participant must pay the following expenses: (1)Round-trip air fares from the country of residence to Taiwan. (2)Personal medical expenses. (3)Accommodation, transportation and other expenses if the participant arrives earlier or leaves later. (4)Other personal expenses. *VISA The participant must have a passport with more than six months validity to be allowed entry into Taiwan. Visa Exempt Entry and Landing Visa are NOT applicable for any stay over 90 days. The participant should contact the nearest R.O.C. (Taiwan) Embassy, Mission or Cultural Office beforehand to apply for a suitable visa if they intend to stay for longer than 30 days. The OCAC and program organizer shall not be held responsible for any inconvenience caused if the participant’s visa expires. *RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS 1. During the program, accommodation is based on the principle of 4-6 people sharing 1 room. 2.This program is international volunteer service, not a pleasure visit. During the teaching service period, volunteers are not allowed to choose school freely, and the school to which volunteers are allocated may be remote or lack teaching resources and the living environment may be of a lower level than in the city. We hope volunteers can have an in-depth experience and merge into local life through teaching service and hope they can establish a correct understanding of volunteer service. 3.The OCAC reserves the right to review, admit and allocate volunteers; after an admitted volunteer is allocated to a school, no request for change of school will be accepted. 4.All those enrolled and taking part in service must complete English teaching program service unless this is prevented by health reasons or force majeure. Those who complete the full 3-week program  and who have not violated the rules of the undertaking unit or the school where they volunteered will be given an 80-hour English-Chinese service certificate. 5.Volunteers are required to abide by the Program Regulations, please read them carefully before applying. * For any doubts about registration, the Chinese prospectus shall take precedence. *It is recommended to use a personal computer(desktop) for registration to avoid situations where the use of a mobile phone or tablet may cause incomplete data transmission.

1.The Overseas Community Affairs Council has specially designed this series of  courses to provide professional development opportunities for teachers promoting the Taiwanese language overseas. The program aims to enhance teaching expertise, deepen understanding of the Taiwanese government's policies on mother tongue education, and review current implementation outcomes. 2. Sponsor: Overseas Community Affairs Council 3. Contractor: National Taiwan Normal University 4. Training objects: Taiwanese teachers teaching in overseas schools. Students must upload the necessary identification documents (including the passport of the country of residence or permanent residence certificate, and the teaching certificate that can prove the fact of teaching when registering for review , those who have not uploaded the file will not be accepted. In addition, if the number of applicants for each lecture course does not reach 20, it may be canceled or postponed depending on the actual situation. 5. Please notice:    a. Conditions for issuing study certificates: Participants who participate fully in the course and complete the after-class questionnaire will be issued an electronic version of the digital certificate.     b. Participants must prepare an environment with a smooth network and the necessary equipment for class, such as computers, network connections or software.    c. This study is taught online throughout the course, and participants must have basic computer operation and network application skills.   d. Those who do not meet the training selection qualifications can refer to the particular page of "Teacher Training Audio-Visual Zone" in "Huayu World".  

Admission Guidelines 1. Objective The Overseas Community Affairs Council (OCAC) aims to enhance the Mandarin language skills of overseas compatriot youth who is going to continue the education in Taiwan or have registered for the 2025 Academic Year Industry-Academia Collaboration Overseas Youth Vocational Training Program (OYVTP) Bachelor Degree or 3+4 Vocational Education Program for Overseas Compatriot Students. The OCAC Language Study Program is designed to improve the overall language proficiency of the students, including listening, speaking, reading, writing, and text input skills. Such language improvement will enhance adaptability to studying and living in Taiwan while deepening understanding of Taiwan’s diverse culture. 2. Organizer Overseas Community Affairs Council, Republic of China (TAIWAN) 3. Program Schedule and Enrollment Quota From June 23 to July 11, 2025 (GMT+8), and 60 participants. 4. Eligibility (1) Overseas compatriot youth must meet the following criteria: A. The overseas compatriot youth must be at least 14 years old to under 18 years old (as determined by the date of birth on the passport, with age calculated as of the program's start date). B. Currently resides overseas and holds a passport issued by the country of residence, or a R.O.C., TAIWAN passport with Overseas Compatriot Identity Endorsement. C. Holds the “i Compatriot Card” issued by the OCAC. *Please apply online for the i Compatriot Card in advance: https://icard.taiwan-world.net/tw/login. * i Compatriot Card service line and email: +886-2-2327-2929; card@ocac.gov.tw. D. Demonstrates a strong willingness to learn Mandarin, capable of basic self-care and able to adapt to group living. E. Priority is given to those with supporting documents that demonstrates one’s application to the 2025 Academic Year Industry-Academia Collaboration OYVTP Bachelor Degree Program or the 3+4 Vocational Education Program. (2) Global Program are for students who are not overseas compatriots but study in one of the Taiwan Center for Mandarin Learning (TCML) or in regular schools in Europe and the United States if they meet the following criteria: A. Teenagers must be at least 14 years old to under 18 years old (as determined by the date of birth on the passport, with age calculated as of the program's start date). B. Currently resides overseas and holds a passport issued by the country of residence. C. Demonstrates a strong willingness to learn Mandarin, capable of basic self-care and able to adapt to group living. D. A recommendation letter from a teacher at a TCML or a regular school in Europe and the United States. A Taiwanese Mandarin teacher at a regular European or American school can provide recommendation letters for two applicants. 5. Application Procedure (1) Application Process: From January 1 to March 14, 2025 (Taiwan time); once the slots are filled, application will close early. (2) Application Method: Please register online before the deadline at http://register.ocac.gov.tw/. (3) Required Documents: A. Application Form (see Annexes 1) along with a recent 1.5-inch bust photo taken within the last 6 months. B. Copies of a valid passport of the country of residence, or a valid R.O.C., TAIWAN passport and the page of Overseas Compatriot Identity Endorsement. C. Health Check Certificate signed and annotated as qualified by a physician (see Annexes 2). D. Supporting application documents for the Industry-Academia Collaboration OYVTP (Bachelor’s Degree) or a 3+4 Vocational Education Program (if applicable). E. A recommendation letter from a teacher (compatriot youth applicants are not required). The new version of Application Form has combined the "Enrollment Agreement" and "Image Consent Form". If applicants use the new version of Application Form, please upload the new version of Applicaiton Form again to the "Enrollment Agreement" and "Image Consent Form" fields. (4) Registration is deemed to have read and agreed to this admission guidelines and the notification regarding gathering, handling and using personal information of participants (see Annexes 5). 6. Application Review Process The application documents will be reviewed by Taiwan overseas embassies and OCAC Cultural Center during the first stage (if OCAC does not have officers stationed in the region, the preliminary review will be handled by our OCAC officers assigned to oversee that region). The OCAC will then conduct the second stage review. The final admission results will be communicated through our overseas embassies and OCAC Cultural Centers. 7.Passport and Visa Requirements The participant’s passport must be valid for at least six months to be approved for entry into Taiwan. The duration of visa-exempt stays varies by nationality. If you plan to stay beyond the visa-exempt period (such as staying over 30 to 90 days), you cannot use the visa-free entry or landing visa, and must apply for an appropriate visa before arrival at our overseas embassy or consulate. Otherwise, the organizer will not be held responsible if the stay cannot be extended. 8. Enrollment (1) Date: Please follow the instructions provided in your acceptance notification. If you need to delay your enrollment, obtain prior approval from the registration offices; extensions are generally limited to three days. (2) Location: Refer to the acceptance notification for details. (3) Upon Enrollment: Participants are required to pay their portion of the fees and a security deposit, and will receive their participant ID card and accommodation details. (4) Fees: The total cost is NT$38,800 per person; participants pay NT$23,800, with NT$15,000 subsidized by the OCAC. 9. Course Content (1) Mandarin courses: A series of intensive Mandarin-learning lessons help participants progressively improve their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. (2) Text input and Internet application courses: The classes use OCAC “Huayuworld” (www.huayuworld.org) resources and activities, allowing students to learn Mandarin and computer input methods through class activities. (3) Cultural courses: The classes focus on exploring traditional Chinese culture, Taiwan's diverse cultural heritage, and folk arts. Through various hands-on activities, both active and passive, participants gain in-depth personal experiences. (4) School Visits and Youth Seminars: Participants will visit one domestic university and one technical or vocational institution that hosts the specialized OCAC programs for overseas compatriot students (including the 3+4 Vocational Education Program for Overseas Compatriot Student, and Overseas Youths Vocational Training Program for 2-Year associate degree and 4-Year bachelor’s degree). The participants will visit two schools in total (only one school for participants at the Global Program (Summer Class 1)). The visits will introduce Taiwanese higher education and technical-vocational education, including experience-based activities, and provide opportunities for participants to engage in discussions with students at the host schools. (5) Evening Activities: Flexibly arranged sessions such as self-study, tutoring, and group recreational activities. (6) Others: Nearby excursions and a 3-day-and-2-night graduation trip. 10. Program Features (1) Intensive courses from Monday to Friday, at least six hours a day. (2) Classes are divided by the participants’ Mandarin proficiency level, ranging from 10 to 16 students. Class exercise and homework are provided to help participants better grasp the language.  (3) Cultural Courses and Visits: These activities allow participants to experience Taiwanese culture and expand their vocabulary in Mandarin across different contexts. Participants can also take home their hands-on projects as souvenirs. (4) Meals and Accommodation: During the program, participants are provided with three meals daily featuring Taiwanese flavors with balanced nutrition. Dormitories accommodate 4 to 6 participants per room, fostering interaction among participants from different regions and building lasting friendships. (5) Dormitory Facilities: Dorms are equipped with air conditioning, designated spaces for recreational and fitness activities, and self-service laundry facilities. (6) Off-Campus Stays: All participants must provide prior written consent from their parents or designated guardians to stay overnight off-campus. 11. Notifications (1) The organizer reserves the right to decide whether to proceed with the program based on various factors. If the program is canceled, applicants will be notified separately. However, costs incurred by applicants, such as airfare, will not be reimbursed. (2) This program provides accident or travel insurance for participants. However, participants must arrange their own personal medical insurance before departure. Should any pre-existing conditions recur or medical emergencies arise during the program, participants are responsible for all related medical expenses. Neither participants nor their guardians may file any claims against the OCAC or the executing agencies. (3) The program involves group living, dynamic activities, and off-site trips. Participants will share accommodations and cannot request or pay extra for room changes, private rooms, or additional beds for companions. Special accommodations cannot be provided. Those with medical conditions or symptoms that may significantly impact themselves or others—such as heart disease, cerebrovascular conditions, diabetes, infectious diseases, recent major surgeries, pregnancy, epilepsy, or mental disorders—are advised to carefully evaluate their situation   before registering. Participation is not recommended in such cases. (4) Participants are expected to follow national laws and program regulations, including the regulations of the OCAC Language Study Program for Compatriot Youth. In cases of legal violations, severe misconduct, or situations warranting dismissal, the organizer may expel the participant without refunding program fees. (5) Participants who achieve a passing grade of 70 (out of 100), do not miss more than 20% of the total course hours (excluding government or hospital-imposed quarantine measures), and complete placement and final tests will receive a completion certificate in Mandarin and English. The certificate will also indicate the total hours of Mandarin language learning. (6) In accordance with Taiwan’s Tobacco Hazards Prevention Act and to protect the physical and mental health of minors, participants are strictly prohibited from smoking or drinking at the program site, including dormitory areas. Violations will be subject to strict disciplinary action in line with relevant regulations. (7) In line with Taiwan’s environmental policies to reduce waste, participants are encouraged to bring their own eco-friendly utensils, water bottles/cups, combs, toothbrushes, toothpaste, razors, shaving cream, shower caps, slippers, and other personal items. (8) If classes are canceled due to natural disasters (e.g., typhoons), such cancellations are considered force majeure, and make-up classes or refunds will not be provided. Similarly, participants who withdraw early, take leave, or miss activities for personal reasons will not be eligible for make-up classes or refunds. (9) Participants who fail to meet the requirements for obtaining a completion certificate, except in cases of force majeure, will be restricted from applying for the program in the following year. 12. If there are any doubts about the registration requirements, please refer to the Mandarin version of the Admission Guidelines. *It is recommended to use a personal computer(desktop) for registration to avoid situations where the use of a mobile phone or tablet may cause incomplete data transmission. *Please visit our website for annexes (https://www.ocac.gov.tw/OCAC/Eng/Pages/VDetail.aspx?nodeid=7848&pid=71522878&rand=6941).