English Credits Waiver/Exemption for the Spring Semester of the 2025-2026 Academic Year

1. Who Can Apply? (And Who Cannot)

This announcement is for all students except for the following:

• Students majoring in the Department of Foreign Languages and Literature.
• Students whose departments have their own specific regulations regarding exemption/waiver from English courses.

2. Understanding the Core Rules: Waiver vs. Exemption

The way your credits are counted depends on your year of admission. Please identify which category you fall into.

A. For New Students (Enrolled in Fall 2025 / 114 Academic Year or later)

• Rule: You are applying for the Course Waiver.
• What it means: If approved, you are exempt from taking the required English course. However, these credits will NOT count toward your graduation requirements. You must take additional courses from "General Education" or "Interdisciplinary General Education" to fulfill your total credit requirements.
• Questions about courses? For questions about making up for these credits, please contact the Center for General Education or your department office.

B. For Current Students (Enrolled in or before Fall 2024 / 113 Academic Year)

• Rule: You are applying for the Course Exemption.
• What it means: If approved, the exempted English course credits WILL be counted directly toward your graduation requirements.

C. Special Instructions for Transfer Students and Re-takers

3. How to Apply: The Mandatory 2-Step Process

⚠️ Important: Simply registering online is not enough. You must complete both stages below by the deadline. Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application.

【STEP 1】Online Registration

• System: Log in to the "English Course Waiver/Exemption and Confirmation of Foreign Language Competence System".
• Dates: Sunday, February 1, 2026, to Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
• Time: Daily from 9:10 AM to 5:00 PM.
• Instructions:
  1. Register Online: Log in and fill out the required information.
  2. Select the Correct Standard: You MUST choose the application standard that matches your admission year. Choosing the wrong one will lead to rejection.
  3. Print the Form: After submitting, you must print the physical application form. You will need this for Step 2.
  4. Operating Instructions: Online Application Instructions

【STEP 2】In-Person Verification at the Foreign Language Center

• Location: Language Center Office, 2nd Floor, Hsiu-Chi Building, Kuang-Fu Campus.
• Dates: Monday, February 23, 2026, to Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
• Time: Daily from 9:10 AM to 5:00 PM.
• Required Documents: Bring your printed application form from Step 1, along with the original copy of one of the following proofs:
  • For native English-speaking foreign students (4 credits): Your valid, original passport.
  • For students with 2+ years of education in an English-speaking environment: Official transcripts or proof from your previous institution. This document must clearly list the courses taught in English and the period of study. (Note: Courses taught in English must constitute at least 50% of your total courses. 2 years of study qualify for a 2-credit exemption; 3 years or more qualify for 4 credits.)
  • For students with proficiency test score reports/certificate: The original copy must be presented for verification (screenshots, photos, or photocopies are not accepted). For digital-only certificates, applicants must log in to the official testing portal at our counter for on-site verification. We recommend obtaining a physical copy in advance to expedite the process.

4. Crucial Reminders

• Complete Both Steps: If you do not complete the in-person verification (Step 2) by the deadline, your application is considered incomplete. You will have to start the entire process over again next semester.
• Drop the Course Yourself: If your application is approved and you decide not to take the class, you must drop the English course online by yourself before the end of the "3rd Stage of Course Add/Drop."
• If Your Application is Not Approved: You must take the required English courses as scheduled.
• Application Limits: You can apply for a 2-credit and a 4-credit exemption once each during your studies, with a maximum of 4 credits being recognized in total.
• When to Apply: Applications are open at the beginning of every semester. We strongly recommend you complete this process well before your final semester of study.
• Transcript Notes: Exemption/waiver records will be added to the transcript notes one semester after processing, and will not be added immediately..

   

  5. Additional Resources

  • NCKU English Credit Exemption/Waiver Threshold
  • The Foreign Language Center has previously handled cases involving international students from English-speaking countries, including the USA, the Solomon Islands, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Saint Lucia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Belize, and Singapore.
  • The Foreign Language Center's Multimedia Self-Learning Room offers learning resources and test preparation books for various languages. All students are welcome to use it.
  • For more details, please visit: Language Center Multimedia Self-Learning Room Information.