The only formal high school exchange program in Taiwan. Carefully matched host families. Local public high school enrollment. 24/7 in-country support. Run by BFE since 1997.
This beautiful island is one of the best and safest places to learn Mandarin. Standard Taiwan pronunciation, low cost of living, world-class public transit, friendly people, and the deepest cultural roots of any Chinese-speaking region.
One of Asia's lowest violent crime rates. Walk around at night with peace of mind. Universal healthcare. Excellent emergency services.
Taipei MRT, high-speed rail, and reliable buses connect every major city. Students travel independently from day one.
Cost of living significantly lower than Japan, Korea, or Singapore — daily meals, transit, and entertainment are all noticeably cheaper. Your stipend stretches further here.
Mountains, hot springs, beaches, night markets, and ancient temples — all within a single train ride. Taiwan packs a lot into a small island.
Three pillars define the BFE experience for inbound students. We don't just place you — we stay with you the entire year.
We carefully match students with welcoming Taiwanese host families. Every family passes a background check, home visit, and personal interview. Most have hosted before — many return to host year after year.
Round-the-clock support in English and Mandarin. Whether it's an emergency at 3 AM or a question about Taiwanese culture at 3 PM, your BFE consultant is one phone call away.
Taiwan's low crime rate plus BFE's strong student welfare protocols — including regular check-ins with your local coordinator — keep families and students confident year-round.
Mandarin is spoken by 1.1 billion people. Learning it in Taiwan gives you Traditional Chinese, the standard accent, and the ability to read Japanese Kanji as a bonus.
Mandarin fluency opens doors in the global economy — tech, finance, manufacturing, and trade all have a China-or-Taiwan touchpoint.
Read poetry, watch films without subtitles, and understand 4,000 years of literary tradition firsthand.
Mandarin works in Taiwan, mainland China, Singapore, Malaysia, and most of Southeast Asia. Even Japanese Kanji becomes readable.
Taiwan teaches the standard Mandarin accent used in academic, news, and business contexts — clearer than many regional dialects.
BFE serves students at every stage — short cultural visits, semester immersions, full-year exchanges, and university transition pathways.
Tell us a bit about yourself and a BFE consultant will reach out within one business day. We respond in English, Mandarin, or your preferred language.