International Education For Primary & Secondary Schools
Introduction
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In April 2011, the Ministry of Education(MOE) proposed a white paper
entitled "The White Paper on International Education for Primary and
Secondary Schools", aiming at the preparation of Taiwan's primary and
secondary school students with future competencies for globalized living
and working environments. |
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This
white paper outlines four major directions that the MOE will undertake,
which include the promotion of innovative curriculum and training for
teachers, and the internationalization of learning environments, in
support of its internationalization of primary and secondary education
in Taiwan. |
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| What Is the International Exchange Window (IEW) |
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In
order to find suitable primary/secondary schools and international
partners for making the most of the international exchange program, to
strengthen the effectiveness of having access to Taiwan's primary and
secondary schools for participation in international exchange programs,
the MOE sets up thea International Exchange Window, at the website
http://ietw.moe.gov.tw to provide more comprehensive, better and
quicker, up-to-date and in-depth information on international exchange
opportunities. |
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The information is divided into two parts: |
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| Searching for Taiwan School Partnerships |
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Information
for individuals seeking to know more about Taiwan's primary and
secondary schools can now be accessed through the IEW website for
information on Taiwan's School International Exchange Program. You can
also find additional search options for the languages, locations of the
schools, and levels of education. |
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| Providing International Exchange Opportunities for School in Taiwan |
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We
welcome international partners interested in Taiwan's primary and
secondary exchange schools programs to provide exchange information by
filling in English-language web forms regarding international primary
and secondary exchange schools programs. The completed international
exchange information uploaded to IEW will soon be circulated via the
service of IEW to all of the Taiwan's primary and secondary schools. |
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| The MOE Welcome Your Participation in any/all of the Following Programs |
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| Activities for International Schools, Teachers and Students. |
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Call
for partners: Taiwan's primary and secondary schools welcome
international teachers and students to come to Taiwan to participate in
their exchange activities. |
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Exchange
activities: all kinds of exchange are welcomed. Currently the
activities include sister school exchange programs, international
teacher exchange programs, theme-based study camps, classroom and
on-line learning, learning Mandarin Chinese and culture activities etc. |
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Program
costs: the main purpose of this program is for education and learning,
not for profit. International participants are only asked to cover the
fees incurred from participating in the learning program at reasonable
costs, such as their own roundtrip airfare tickets to Taiwan and basic
living expenses. Taiwan's primary and secondary schools will assist
participants in making proper and practical arrangements. |
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| Educational Visits Abroad |
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Call
for partners Invitation: we welcome international primary and secondary
schools to provide with exchange opportunities. International
secondary, post-secondary schools and vocational training institutions
to provide our students with opportunities to learn specific skills and
competencies to engage in internship opportunities are also welcomed. |
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Exchange
activities: the program mainly offers two kinds of student program
activities. One focuses on courses of learning language, culture,
history, geography, civics and computer skills. The other includes
technical and vocational internships via specialized foreign language
skills, workplace ethics and culture, practical advice and skills for
professional work opportunities, such as trainee work or company visits.
Individual classes to meet specific needs can also be designed. |
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Program
coats: it is hoped that exchange program schools will be able to
arrange host family schems, which would ease the costs of roundtrip
airfare tickets, local transportation, food, accommodations and tuition
for participants. |
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| International Internet Exchange Activities |
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Call
for partners: we welcome opportunities to offer our primary and
secondary students with international and theme-based learning exchange
activity projects. |
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Exchange
activities: we encourage participation in international theme-based
learning exchange activity projects covering the issues of health,
environment, music, arts and science. |
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Program
coats: Taiwan's primary and secondary schools will accept the
responsibility for their own internet exchange activities and supplies. |
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| Participation in International Conferences and Competition |
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Call
for partners: we encourage students to participate in international
conference and competition activities and welcome any learning
opportunities provided by the conference and competition organizers. |
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Participation
and activities: we welcome invitations to attend international
education summit meetings, forums, seminars and competitions, etc. |
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Program
coats: Taiwan's primary and secondary school students will be
responsible for their own roundtrip irfare, transportation, food,
accommodations and activity fees. |
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| International Student Volunteers Programs in Taiwan Schools |
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Call
for partners: we welcome international students from undergraduate or
graduate levels and international students currently studying in
undergraduate, graduate or Mandarin Chinese langue programs in Taiwan to
participate. |
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Volunteer
work and learning opportunities: international students will have many
opportunities to participate in volunteer programs at primary and
secondary schools. Volunteer work includes teaching assistants, student
counseling, student affairs, library services, student club leaders and
camp counselors and so on. |
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Programs
costs: international students interested in volunteer work and learning
will not be able to earn a salary, but living accommodations can be
arranged by the primary/secondary schools. However, volunteers will have
to pay for their own roundtrip airfare tickets to Taiwan;
transportation/living expenses will be at the discretion of their host
school. | | | |
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