BEST Test of English Proficiency - website

BESTEP is highly trusted for its validity and reliability. Numerous public and private institutions, schools, and national examinations in Taiwan accept BESTEP as proof of English proficiency for further education and employment. This alleviates the pressure and financial burden of taking other English tests for Taiwanese students.

• The MOE Taiwan Scholarship for Study Abroad Examination
• Certification Examination for Proficiency in Teaching Chinese as a Second/Foreign Language
• Since its inception in 2023, the BESTEP has been accepted by many colleges and universities under the BEST program in Taiwan. The institutions listed below use BESTEP scores for English course exemptions, English language proficiency assessments, language proficiency awards, and English proficiency proof for master's degree requirements:
• Key Cultivation Schools: National Sun Yat-sen University, National Cheng Kung University, National Chengchi University, National Tsing Hua University, National Taiwan University, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, National Taiwan Normal University
• Key Cultivation Colleges: Chung Yuan Christian University, China Medical University, Chung Hua University, Yuan Ze University, Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages, Asia University, Soochow University, Tunghai University, Chang Gung University, Kaohsiung Medical University, National Central University, National Chung Cheng University, National Chung Hsing University, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, National Kaohsiung University of Hospitality and Tourism, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, National Taipei University, Feng Chia University, I-Shou University, Taipei Medical University, Fu Jen Catholic University, Providence University
• Generalized Enhancement Schools: Da-Yeh University, Chung Shan Medical University, Minghsin University of Science and Technology, Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology, National Dong Hwa University, National Pingtung University, National Chin-Yi University of Technology, National Chiayi University, National Chi Nan University, National Taichung University of Education, National Taipei University of Business, National Taipei University of Education, National United University, Chaoyang University of Technology, Kainan University, Tzu Chi University, Ming Chuan University, Lunghwa University of Science and Technology
• The BESTEP is also recognized as proof of English language proficiency in recruitment and internal evaluations by several renowned corporations, including:
• Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation, Siliconware Precision Industries Co., Ltd., Taiwan Glass Industry Corporation, United Renewable Energy Co., Ltd., Shinkong Synthetic Fibers Corporation, Darfon Electronics Corp., Coretronic Corporation, Texas Instruments Incorporated, Synmosa Biopharma Corporation, TCI Co., Ltd., SF EXPRESS Taiwan, Lihben Taiwan CPAs, and others.
• For more details, please refer to the full list of the corporations.