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About Columbia International College Taiwan

Columbia International College was established in 1979 and is now currently the biggest and best private boarding school in Canada. It has helped thousands of students get accepted into top universities. The branch school in Taiwan was established in the summer of 2010, providing a different way for students to apply for universities. Students will study the first two years of high school in Taiwan to gain a strong foundation in English, before moving to Canada for the last year of high school and obtaining a Canadian high school diploma.

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Taiwan at a glance

Country information

Capital:
Taipei
Language:
Mandarin Chinese is the main language spoken, with Taiwanese (also called Hokkien)
Population:
23.51 million
Currency:
New Taiwan dollar (NT$)
Government:
Multiparty democracy
Major Religion(s):
Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism
Climate:
Subtropical in the north, tropical in the south
Size:
36,193 km²

Country quick facts

Showing respect and politeness for elders is an important part of Taiwanese culture.

Taiwanese people hate the rain (due to fears over acid rain) and will usually shield their skin from the sun’s rays with umbrellas.

Taiwan has an adult literacy rate of 96%.

The Taiwanese are known as being incredibly hard working, and Taiwanese society places a large emphasis on the importance of work and education.

Tipping is not customary in Taiwan. Usually a 10% service charge is added to your bill when staying at a hotel, while restaurants and cab drivers will typically refuse tips.

There are almost 5,000 7-Elevens in Taiwan, and they’re much more than a convenience store. You can dine in a 7-Eleven in Taiwan, use their free Wi-Fi, send packages and even get your dry cleaning done!.

Many Taiwanese people like to take naps after lunch.