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Taiwan forms Chips Team to boost tech sector
Taiwan’s National Science and Technology Council launches Chips Team Taiwan to boost tech in drones, space, and robotics. The initiative aims to integrate with democratic supply chains and enhance Taiwan’s tech leadership.
2025/01/15 10:17
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Taipei schools plan merger for 2025 as Xinmin International
Taipei’s Qiangshu High School and Xinmin Elementary plan to merge into Xinmin International School by 2025. They await approval to start recruitment.
2024/12/13 15:42
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Taiwan to introduce English-only in school English classes
Education Minister Cheng Ying-Yao announced plans for English-only instruction in Taiwan’s elementary and middle school English classes. The policy aims to enhance language skills, but concerns arise over its impact on teachers and students.
2024/11/15 10:52
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Taiwan’s 108 curriculum to see tech updates
Discover how Taiwan’s 108 curriculum aims to stay progressive with minor adjustments in technology and AI, without major overhauls, ensuring education remains current and enhances bilingual policies.
2024/07/17 20:03
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NTNU hosts first international alumni reunion in Taiwan
Discover how National Taiwan Normal University’s first International Alumni Reunion highlights its commitment to global education and career opportunities for international students in Taiwan.
2024/06/03 14:24
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Han: Taiwan’s new cabinet faces immediate challenges
Explore the latest on Taiwan’s governance as Premier Cho Jung-tai and Vice Premier Cheng Li-chun meet with Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu for crucial talks on infrastructure, education, and legal reforms. This pivotal meeting underscores a commitment to collaborative governance and addressing national challenges.
2024/05/22 15:02
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English-taught degrees expand rapidly across Taiwan
Explore how Taiwan’s National Taiwan University is setting the stage for global education with its new English-taught International School of Politics and Economics, aiming to attract international students and enhance local talent.
2024/05/10 16:24
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Ko criticizes DPP’s bilingual policy lacking concrete plan
Taipei mayoral candidate Ko Wen-je criticized his opponent Lai Ching-te’s "Bilingual 2030" policy, arguing that it lacks a comprehensive plan and causes panic among educators and parents. Ko identified three major issues in Taiwan’s education system: limited social mobility for underprivileged children, a gap between school curriculum and society’s needs, and a lack of alignment with international practices. He also highlighted the disparity in educational opportunities between higher socio-economic families and disadvantaged ones. Ko criticized the existing bilingual education policy for lacking a concrete path to realization.
2023/12/26 17:02
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U.S. language expert shares holiday joy at Kaohsiung school
U.S. Department of State English language specialist Maureen Rooney visited Heti Elementary School in Kaohsiung to introduce American holiday traditions to students through an interactive English language program. Rooney’s effortless English and expressive body language helped the children overcome their anxiety about fully English-taught lessons. The course, rich with audiovisual aids, guided students through the historical context of Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations, enhancing their understanding of cultural nuances. Using the festive tune "12 Days of Christmas," Rooney stimulated thoughtful discussions among students about the meaning of gifts and encouraged heartfelt English expressions of gratitude and well wishes for their families. HTPS Principal Tu Chang-lin expressed gratitude for the American Institute in Taiwan’s collaboration with U.S. officials in advancing bilingual education at the school, highlighting the value of such cultural learning opportunities to enrich the students’ English proficiency.
2023/12/20 21:30
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Education head backs bilingual policy despite union concerns
Taipei’s Education Minister, Pan Wen-chung, responded to concerns raised by the National Federation of Teachers Unions (NFTU) about the 2030 Bilingual Nation policy. Pan emphasized the importance of English proficiency as a crucial competitive skill for students. He emphasized the need for a balanced approach in teaching methods and strategies to ensure that students’ foundational academic abilities are not neglected. The NFTU expressed apprehension that excessive emphasis on English in the bilingual policy could undermine national competitiveness and called for a thorough reassessment of language policies post-election. Pan highlighted the importance of English and digital literacy as vital competencies for students and stressed the necessity of the bilingual policy for English language education. He mentioned that the implementation of the policy allows schools to join gradually and includes plans for teacher training enhancements and the inclusion of foreign instructors. Pan also mentioned that Mandarin courses would be available alongside university courses conducted entirely in English to give students the freedom of choice. He noted that some locales have been overly emphasizing English expertise during teacher recruitment and that the Ministry of Education will issue reminders for a more balanced evaluation. Rolling revisions will be made based on the progress of the bilingual initiative.
2023/12/07 21:17
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Universities embrace bilingual education to boost rankings
Taiwan’s Ministry of Education launches the "Program on Bilingual Education for College Students," focusing on EMI courses to elevate English proficiency and international competitiveness. National Taiwan Normal University and National Chengchi University play pivotal roles. Learn about the "catfish effect."
2023/10/05 21:14
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Bilingual 2030 initiative hindered by shortage of teachers
Taiwan grapples with a shortage of bilingual teachers as schools aim to achieve bilingualism by 2030. While Taipei progresses, Tainan faces challenges in hiring educators. The debate continues amid concerns about curriculum neglect.
2023/08/17 10:52
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Chiang Wan-an discusses bilingual education in Singapore
Taipei City Mayor Chiang Wan-an embarked on an official visit to Singapore on July 5, where he engaged in discussions with Singaporean officials regarding the promotion of bilingual education, digitalization, and urban development. The visit aimed to foster mutual learning and collaboration between Taipei City and Singapore.
2023/07/07 19:21
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Taiwan’s bilingual policy under scrutiny
Taiwan has set an ambitious goal to become a bilingual nation by 2030. However, experts and local groups are questioning its feasibility and raising concerns about potential drawbacks.
2023/06/08 18:37
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Group demands gov’t to stop bilingual education
student group expressed opposition to Taiwan’s bilingual education policy on Monday (May 15), amid the country’s aim to become a bilingual nation by 2030.
2023/05/15 19:19
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Taiwan seeing increase in bilingual school enrollment
Amid Taiwan’s push to become a bilingual nation by 2030, parents are willing to pay expensive tuition to enroll their children in bilingual schools.
2023/05/11 18:44
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New Taipei to invest NT$800M in bilingual education
The New Taipei City Government has announced a four-year plan to invest NT$800 million in education.
2023/03/23 17:00