Not a Mandarin class. Not a sightseeing camp.
Join local kids in the same camps they attend —
hike together, cook together, find your way together,
argue, make up, and figure things out — in Mandarin.
Mandarin stops being just the language your child speaks at home.
It becomes the language they use to make friends, solve problems, and get through the day.
Many kids who grew up overseas actually do speak some Mandarin. They may understand their parents, chat with grandparents, or have spent years in weekend Chinese school.
But Mandarin usually stays a "language of home." Every time they visit Taiwan, they eat with family, travel, visit relatives — but rarely get the chance to become part of a group of Taiwanese kids their own age, doing things, playing, and solving problems together.
What Jasmine Garden offers isn't another Mandarin class.
It's a place where Mandarin becomes part of your child's everyday life.
AXC and NOLA are programs built for local families in Taiwan. They're already running, and most of the campers are local Taiwanese kids.
What we do is simple: your child joins the same camps local Taiwanese kids attend, and we provide the English-language support their family needs.
We don't create a separate "overseas kids track" — because that would still leave your child in a group of "other overseas kids" and never actually inside the Taiwanese kids' world.
That "getting in" is what we want.
This isn't a separate program for overseas kids.
Your child joins the same camps local Taiwanese kids attend.
English gets your child through the door. Mandarin brings them into the group.
AXC's core activities and teacher-led instruction are in English, so overseas-raised kids don't have to worry about understanding the instruction first.
But AXC isn't an international camp. Most campers are local Taiwanese kids. When kids form teams, discuss, eat lunch, and play together, the most natural language among them tends to be Mandarin.
English gets your child through the door. Mandarin brings them into the group.
The AXC classroom is a five-day mini-society — kids apply for jobs, get trained, actually work, earn wages, and negotiate with peers, inside English-led tasks alongside Taiwanese kids running the mini-society together.
What this means for your child: they aren't placed in a "language learner" seat. They're a member of this mini-society.
Step directly into the real world, operating in Mandarin.
NOLA's activities are primarily in Mandarin. We don't automatically switch to English just because a child comes from overseas.
Trying to understand, asking teammates, finding another way to express yourself — this is part of entering a real environment. When needed, our team provides English support; for safety, medical, or critical information, English communication support is always available.
"I found the way myself."
On mission, your child navigates the metro, finds routes, and buys their own lunch.
What this means for overseas kids: practicing Mandarin with strangers in real situations.
Fit: Grades 4–6
"I found out something the adults didn't know."
Over several days, your child goes deep into one place and produces an evidence-based report.
What this means for overseas kids: getting to know one place in Taiwan in depth, rather than just passing through as a visitor.
Fit: Grades 3–6
"Those few days — we made it work ourselves."
During wilderness living, kids handle food, gear, and daily life together.
What this means for overseas kids: sharing everyday responsibilities with local kids.
Fit: NOLA lower-independence tracks or Wild version
You know your child best. Here's a simple way to choose — from language, independence, and preferred activities.
| AXC | NOLA | |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher's primary language | English | Mandarin |
| Peer interaction | Mostly Mandarin | Mostly Mandarin |
| Mandarin threshold | Lower | Higher |
| Setting | Classroom mini-society | Real world |
| Overseas kids, year one | Great fit | Depends on Mandarin level |
| Core value | Easier entry into a Taiwanese peer group | Deeper immersion in a Mandarin-speaking environment |
Still not sure? Message us on WhatsApp with your child's age, Mandarin level, and preferred activities — we'll help you decide together.
Ask us on WhatsAppRegistration works almost the same as it does for local families. Pick a session, complete the Interest Form, and we'll take it from there.
Message us on WhatsApp. We'll review what is feasible and quote based on your family's situation.
Overseas families don't buy a more expensive "overseas camp."
Your child registers for the same AXC or NOLA session Taiwanese kids attend — same session, same price, same world.
The only difference is that we know your family lives overseas, so we prepare the registration, parent communication, and essential English support you'll need.
Priced separately only when they add real cost:
For extended travel and transport needs, our licensed travel-industry team can provide custom arrangements.
In most cases, yes. AXC's teachers instruct in English, so kids don't have to worry about understanding the instruction first; NOLA's core activities are in Mandarin and require basic Mandarin comprehension (understanding everyday conversation and safety instructions). If unsure, message us on WhatsApp with your child's situation and we can decide together.
See "Which camp is the better fit?" above. Quick version: English stronger than Mandarin → start with AXC; Mandarin conversation is fine → choose based on interest; first independent Taiwan camp → AXC day camp is easier to start.
Limited Mandarin doesn't mean your child can't participate. Your child might encounter moments of not understanding, needing to ask again, or having to find another way to express themselves. This is part of the experience.
At AXC, since teachers instruct in English, this happens less often. At NOLA, since the primary language is Mandarin, it happens more — but that's exactly the experience NOLA offers.
Overseas family dedicated WhatsApp — from pre-registration questions, program selection, to important updates during camp, all directly via WhatsApp. For emergencies, our Emergency English Contact line is separate.
If your child has family in Taiwan and housing arranged, registration works just like local families. If your child returns to Taiwan on their own, or needs housing, transport, or special arrangements, message us on WhatsApp — we'll quote based on your family situation.
Recommended: first time → AXC day camp (home every evening) or NOLA's lower-independence tracks; after some experience → try NOLA overnight programs.
The same price as local Taiwanese families for the same camp.
2027 pricing will be announced in late 2026. 2026 reference (approximate): AXC 5-day day camp NT$12,800 (about US$400); NOLA day / overnight sessions NT$12,800–18,800 (about US$400–590). Optional add-ons (airport pickup, accommodation, etc.) priced separately.
USD figures are approximate and shown for reference only. Please refer to TWD as the actual charge.
2027 Summer registration opens: March 2027 (planned). Leave your WhatsApp or Email now — we'll send: full program details in late 2026; early-bird pricing in January 2027; priority registration in February 2027 for waitlist families.
We're now planning for Summer 2027. If you're considering bringing your child back to Taiwan this summer, leave your contact — we'll send full details in late 2026.