Chang Gung University adheres to the Ministry of Education's three bilingual education principles: student choices, teacher support, and school preparedness. The university has been progressively implementing the EMI (English as a Medium of Instruction) program, beginning with the popularization and enhance-ment plan from 2021 to 2023. In September 2023, the university's College of Management received the key college project designation, marking a new milestone in Chang Gung University's bilingual education.
For the 2023 academic year, the university offered a total of 511 EMI courses, with 19% (96 courses) being in the key college. A total of 4,967 students enrolled in EMI courses, with nearly 20% (976 students) from the College of Management. The college's student population accounted for approximately 18% of the total student body, with 1,245 students enrolled in the 2023 academic year, indicating that over 75% of the college's students participated in EMI courses.
The College of Management has adopted four closely related action plans to achieve these goals:
To implement these plans, the College of Management has established relevant regulations and procedures to coordinate bilingual affairs, support continuous student learning, encourage faculty to improve EMI teaching, and foster a bilingual learning atmosphere among faculty and students. Over nine months of implement-tation, supported by funding from the Ministry of Education, the college saw significant progress. The proportion of students reaching CEFR B2 in listening and reading increased from less than 10% (9%) at enrollment to 30%. However, the proportion of students meeting the CEFR B2 standard in all four skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) still needs improvement. Additionally, the proportion of second-year and first-year master's students taking over 20% of their courses as EMI courses reached 14% and 30%, respectively.