National Institute for Compilation and Translation

The National Institute for Compilation and Translation (NICT; Chinese: 國立編譯館; pinyin: Guólì Biānyì Guǎn) was the highest translation agency in the Republic of China. It is in charge of translating academic and cultural texts, as well as textbooks.^[1] It was established on 14 June 1932, in Nanking, under the Ministry of Education.^[2] It was relocated to Beibei, Sichuan during the World War II. In June 1949, the Institute followed the ROC in its relocation to the island of Taiwan, and is currently located in Taipei's Daan District.

National Institute for Compilation and Translation

國立編譯館 Guólì Biānyì Guǎn
Agency overview
Formed	14 June 1932 (in Nanking) June 1949 (in Taiwan)
Dissolved	March 30, 2011
Superseding agency	National Academy for Educational Research
Headquarters	Daan, Taipei, Taiwan
Parent agency	Ministry of Education

Among its other duties, the Institute publishes textbooks considered essential for the Taiwanese college entrance exam. In addition, before private Taiwanese companies were allowed to publish textbooks, the Institute was the sole supplier of textbooks for Taiwanese elementary and secondary schools.

See also

• Education in Taiwan
• Ministry of Education