Since its establishment in August 2002, the Language Center of National University of Kaohsiung (NUK) has been providing students, faculty, staff and members of the public with a wide range of English/foreign language courses and testing services.

The Language Center is made up of 2 divisions:

• Division of Foreign Languages

  The mission of the Division of Foreign Languages is to advance English/foreign language instruction by providing:
  
  
  • intensive language training courses in English, Japanese, Korean, French, German, Vietnamese, etc.
  • tailored courses to cater to different needs in various businesses and industries.
  • English language testing services such as TOEIC, TOEFL, and IELTS.
  • private tutoring services through a learning plan customized for various individuals.

• Division of Mandarin Language

  The primary task of the Division of Chinese Language is to offer non-native speakers of Chinese with general courses in Mandarin Chinese, focusing on the four language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing for common everyday purposes. 
  
  
  • The Chinese as a Foreign Language program Courses are divided into three different levels, ranging from beginner to advanced levels, to develop learners’ confidence and fluency through systematic language activities.
  • The Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language Program Curses are designed for college graduates, postgraduates, and professional people who take an avid interest in pursuing their careers in Chinese language teaching.
  • Private tutoring services through a learning plan customized for various individuals. With appropriate instructional methods and materials, the Language Center ensures that language learners have an excellent mix of interesting activities and opportunities to practice their target language in smaller classes. Whatever your reason for studying languages, you will find our Language Center a friendly, supportive and encouraging environment.

On January 1, 2013, the Language Center and the Chinese Language Center merged with an aim to become more globally engaged and integrated by continuing to offer Mandarin Chinese language training to international students of NUK and foreigners in Taiwan.