In November 2023, Taiwan Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation UK (Tzu Chi Foundation UK) was approved by Taiwan’s Overseas Community Affairs Council (OCAC) and became the 3rd institution in the UK to establish the Taiwan Center for Mandarin Learning (TCML). The center opened on 7th January 2024 at Tzu Chi Academy London for adults aged 18 + and non-Mandarin speakers in the neighborhood and vicinity of Woodford. Our goal is to promote Taiwanese culture and traditional characters, engaging UK residents and the local community in learning Mandarin and Taiwanese culture, and also to integrate Tzu Chi humanistic education, cultural activities, and language education to instill moral values and Tzu Chi humanitarian spirit.
Our 32-week Program offers dialogue-based lessons and learning materials sponsored by OCAC Taiwan. It aims to elevate students’ conversation skills and Chinese vocabulary through diverse topics to explore Taiwanese culture and Tzu Chi’s humanistic values. Weekly sessions include three hours of learning (online and in-person), plus six hours on cultural immersion, totaling learning 108 hours in the academic year. Integrated digital platforms aid proficiency and students are encouraged to apply the language skills daily. Cultural courses ignite students’ interest in Taiwan tourism, education, and employment opportunity (participation in the TOCFL is encouraged). Additionally, Tzu Chi Jing Si humanistic Culture will bring purity of mind and body.
Telephone: +442085049618
Woodbridge High School, Woodford Green, Woodford, IG8 7DQ
