Frequently Asked Questions – Let us know if you have any other questions. We’d be delighted to hear from you.

Generally, the intensive program classes last 3 hours per day (Monday - Friday), 15 hours per week. There will be approximately 80 - 100 new words learned per day. 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.
All our course material is available in both Traditional Chinese with pinyin and Simplified Chinese. Traditional Chinese is the main spoken and written language in Taiwan and serves as the official language of the island. However, our tutors can teach both formats.
Yes! Certainly, we have many professionals who visit us from Hong Kong, Singapore and other countries to top up their mandarin skills, furthermore, if you mention to us that you are a businessperson, we will assign you with a business-experienced teacher.
Generally, teachers will prepare at least 1-2 hours for your typical 2 or 3 hour class.
All of the Teachers are natives of Taiwan and indeed native Mandarin speakers. With a faculty of many staff, the Institute has a minimum requirement of a degree and also the main recognized certificate TOCFL ( Teaching Of Chinese as a Foreign Language). In addition to this, your teacher will always have minimum 2 years previous Chinese teaching experience.
Citizens of most countries do not require any visa to study in Taiwan. The majority of students who study with us are granted a 90 day landing visa at the Airport in Taiwan upon arrival. Yes, this means no trips to your local embassy are required. Check our visa section to see if you qualify for a landing visa automatically.
Yes! Gateway Chinese has its own accommodation suites located conveniently within a short distance from your classroom and also MRT metro station. There are various suites available from standard student room to a supreme executive suite.
We have accepted applications as soon as 24 hours before a course. However, as our courses fill up pretty quick, we recommend that students apply 1 to 2 months before they plan to arrive in Taiwan.
Yes, students can receive a certificate when the course is finished. If you are interested in transferring your semester credits to your home university, please let us know in advance.
All sorts of students! We’ve taught students from all around the world and a full mix of university students, business men and women, scientists, writers, lawyers, executives, programmers, and pretty much everything in between.
Yes, we have many corporate clients throughout Taipei and Kaohsiung where our teachers visit to teach mandarin after working hours.
Most courses require payment after the registration via Bank transfer or Paypal. For all pay pal payments there is a 4.5% surcharge, for bank transfers there is no receiver charge, however your own bank may charge you for the transfer. We now also accept payment in both Bitcoin and Ethereum (current market prices apply). Please let us know if you intend to pay using these crypto currencies.
The application process is simple and stress free. Please apply here or email us at [email protected]