[1] As the demand for language instruction of foreigners increased, the institute soon found that it could no longer limit itself to training missionaries.

TLI has prepared hundreds of variations of textbooks and materials covering dozens of different subject matter ranging in difficult level.

TLI has compiled many of its own materials, but beginning with the high-intermediate level, students are given the freedom to design their own curriculum based on current or anticipated job needs.

[3] The Taipei Language Institute also works in close partnership with the American Institute in Taiwan at their Chinese language school in Yangmingshan to provide full-time, advanced training in speaking and reading Mandarin Chinese for diplomatic personnel and employees who need to attain professional proficiency.

1967: Dr. Marvin Ho, president of TLI, established the Department of Chinese Studies at the University of Delhi in India and designed its curriculum.