Live with a Taiwanese family.
Master Mandarin.
The only formal high school exchange program in Taiwan working with the Ministry of Education — placing inbound students nationwide. Carefully matched host families. Local public high school enrollment. 24/7 in-country support. Run by BFE since 1997.
Safe, accessible, affordable, beautiful.
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.
Safety First
One of Asia's lowest violent crime rates. Walk around at night with peace of mind. Universal healthcare. Excellent emergency services.
Easy to Get Around
Taiwan's MRT systems, high-speed rail, and reliable buses connect every major city. Wherever your host family lives, students travel independently from day one.
Affordable Living
Cost of living significantly lower than Japan, Korea, or Singapore — daily meals, transit, and entertainment are all noticeably cheaper. Your stipend stretches further here.
Stunning Landscapes
Mountains, hot springs, beaches, night markets, and ancient temples — all within a single train ride. Taiwan packs a lot into a small island.
A program built around your safety and success.
Three pillars define the BFE experience for inbound students. We don't just place you — we stay with you the entire year.
Host Family
We carefully match students with welcoming Taiwanese host families across Taiwan. Placement is not limited to Taipei, you live where the right family is. Every family passes a background check, home visit, and personal interview. Most have hosted before, and many return to host year after year.
24-Hour Hotline
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.
Safe by Design
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.
Connect with billions.
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.
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Career Edge
Mandarin fluency opens doors in the global economy — tech, finance, manufacturing, and trade all have a China-or-Taiwan touchpoint.
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Cultural Depth
Read poetry, watch films without subtitles, and understand 4,000 years of literary tradition firsthand.
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Travel Anywhere in East Asia
Mandarin works in Taiwan, mainland China, Singapore, Malaysia, and most of Southeast Asia. Even Japanese Kanji becomes readable.
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Standard Accent
Taiwan teaches the standard Mandarin accent used in academic, news, and business contexts — clearer than many regional dialects.
From a 2-week camp to a full academic year.
BFE serves students at every stage — short cultural visits, semester immersions, full-year exchanges, and university transition pathways.
International Exchange
- High School Exchange (Taiwan inbound)
- Government Scholarship Programs
- Reciprocal exchanges with USA, Canada, Europe, Japan
Pathway & Transition
- Post-Exchange University Pathways
- Partner Colleges & Universities
- Academic & Visa Guidance
Language & Culture
- Short-term Mandarin Camps
- Language School Placements
- Youth Study Tours
- Adult Cultural Learning
Special Projects
- Exchange Student Leadership Camp
- School Info Sessions
- Volunteer & Internship Abroad
- Institutional Partnerships
Scholarships Available
- Taipei City Government Scholarship
- Hualien County Government Scholarship
- Other Government Programs
- Bright Future Scholarships
For Outbound Students
- USA, Canada, Europe (28+ countries)
- Japan, Australia, New Zealand
- CBYX Germany government scholarship
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Are you ready to study in Asia?
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.