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Taiwan’s elementary enrollment to drop below 1M by 2029
Discover how Taiwan’s Ministry of Education plans to tackle the challenge of declining student enrollment, with projections showing a drop below one million by 2029. Learn about the strategies for enhancing education quality and the implications for schools.2024/06/24 10:13 -
Dahan Institute of Technology to close amid low enrollment
Dahan Institute of Technology in Hualien, Taiwan, faces closure in 2024 due to declining birthrates. The school’s remote location has hindered recruitment efforts, leading to a drastic drop in student enrollment from over 7,000 to barely 500. Established 30 years ago, the institute specialized in fields like mechanical engineering, playing a crucial role in the region’s development. Staff and student rights will be protected as the institute follows the Private School Law in managing its closure process.2024/02/21 16:45 -
Skepticism over university department mergers in Taiwan
In Taiwan, private universities like Tamkang University are merging departments due to declining student numbers and birth rates. Experts question the effectiveness of these mergers while education groups call for government support to maintain teaching quality and protect teacher and student rights.2024/01/22 17:36 -
Lan I-chen appointed as FJU’s new president
Dr. Lan I-chen has been appointed as the new president of Fu Jen Catholic University (FJU), marking a new chapter for the institution. Lan’s appointment was authorized by the Vatican’s Congregation for Catholic Education and is awaiting final approval from Taiwan’s Ministry of Education. As a seasoned scholar and administrator, Lan, 54, is expected to lead the century-old university towards an innovative future. Lan has proposed a five-point development plan for the FJU, known as G.R.A.C.E, which focuses on global positioning, student recruitment, international partnerships, collaboration with hospitals, academics, government, community, and industries, as well as entrepreneurship and charity involvement. These objectives aim to enhance the university’s international reputation, increase enrollment of both domestic and foreign students, and foster collaborations across various sectors for sustainable development. In response to Taiwan’s declining birthrate, Lan plans to establish overseas outposts in collaboration with Catholic universities to expand student intake while ensuring educational quality.2023/12/22 15:40 -
Taiwan parents want property in elite school areas for kids
Taiwan’s elite school districts thrive as parents invest in housing to secure education for their children. Enrollment strategies reshape housing markets around top schools.2023/08/17 23:31 -
Taiwan to limit schools’ enrollment amid low birth rate
Amid Taiwan’s low birth rate concerns, the central government is proposing plans to limit enrollment in 2024 by asking public and private high schools to receive one less student per class.2022/11/21 18:23