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According to Article 3, Paragraph 1 of the “Standards for Recognition of Basic Language Ability and Basic Knowledge of Rights and Duties for Naturalized ROC Citizens,” applicants are recognized as having the required basic language ability and civic knowledge if they possess one of the following documents:

1. Proof of having studied for more than one year at a public or private school in Taiwan.
2. Proof of participation in courses offered by government agencies in Taiwan, with total or accumulated class hours reaching the required amount.
3. Certificate of passing the Basic Language Ability and Civic Knowledge Test for Naturalization Applicants.

The Department of Education currently offers the following 72-hour certified courses:

【Adult Basic Education Program (New Immigrant Class / General Class)】
The course is held twice a year:

• Session 1: Approximately March to July
• Session 2: Approximately August to December

Each session includes 72 class hours.
Course information is available at:

• Department of Education website: https://www.tyc.edu.tw/ → “Announcements” → “Latest News”
• Taoyuan Southern New Immigrant Learning Center: http://ticfl.tyc.edu.tw/newarrivals/
• Taoyuan Northern New Immigrant Learning Center: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100065225824144

For inquiries, contact the Lifelong Learning Division at +886-3-3322101 ext. 7470.
Participants who complete the course will receive an official certificate of learning hours.

【Junior and Elementary Continuing Education Programs】
These programs follow the academic school year system:

• First semester begins in September
• Second semester begins in February

School information can be downloaded from the Department of Education website, or contact the Lifelong Learning Division at +886-3-3322101 ext. 7470.
Participants who complete the courses will receive certified learning-hour documentation.