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Over the last 10 years, a number of overseas universities have been opening campuses in Thailand or have made agreements with Thai universities to run dual degree programmes. As a result, Thailand now has a wide choice of international-level education options. This has attracted students looking for world-class education in a country where they can be assured of a friendly welcome and a pleasant life with a low cost of living.
We now see a growing number of “educational tourists” attracted by the variety of training courses they can take in the Kingdom. As well as the already popular Thai cookery and Thai language courses and classes in Thai massage and Thai medicine, university and international school courses and English teacher training courses have been added to the syllabus.
Many world-class universities are now providing courses in Thailand. The benefits to Thai students of having world-class higher education on their doorstep are obvious, but there have been substantial benefits for Thailand as a whole, with the Kingdom growing to become a hub for foreign students who want an international standard higher education.
Students from China, Taiwan, the former Eastern bloc, Europe and increasingly the UK and USA take university courses in Thailand to enjoy the benefits of high-standard education at relatively low cost and the ability to enjoy Thailand while they study. The thought of a weekend on a tropical beach after a week’s study, or trekking through the jungle when exams are over has obvious appeal for students from overseas.
Thailand also has an ever-growing demand for English language teachers, and to meet it, a variety of English teacher training courses have emerged. Whether short basic courses or internationally- recognised courses that offer a stepping stone into the English teaching profession, there is a course in Thailand to satisfy most demands.These days, many people include teaching English as part of their itinerary for a trip to Thailand, and they are expected to be well qualified.
English is not the only language that can be studied in Thailand. As the country takes its place on the international stage, its influence grows around the world and increasingly, people take Thai language lessons for business and educational purposes. As a result, a number of commercial Thai language centres catering for expatriates and visitors have emerged to build their ability in the language.
With the continuing rise of tourism to Thailand, the world is now interested in all things Thai, most notably, perhaps, Thai food. There is an abundance of centres in Thailand teaching the intricacies of preparing Thai cuisine,
and they are very popular.
UNIVERSITY COURSES
Bangkok School of Management: Offers courses in Business Administration, Marketing, International Business, Small Business Management and others which are transferable to colleges and universities worldwide.
Address: Amarin Tower, 16th Floor, 500 Ploenchit Road, Bangkok 10330.
Tel: 66 2256 9586
E-mail : info@bsm.ac.th
Web site : www.bsm.ac.th.
Ramkhamhaeng University: Offers a substantial range of International Programme courses, including Bachelor’s Degrees (BA, BBA), Master Degrees (MA, MBA, MEd), Ph.D. (Business Administration) and Ph.D.(Political Science).
Address: RU Printing Building, 7th Floor, Ramkhamhaeng Road, Hua Mark, Bangkok 10240. Tel: 66 2310 8895-9
E-mail : iis@ram1.ru.ac.th or iis42@hotmail.com
Web site : www.ru.ac.th/english/
Shinawatra University: Offers a number of English language programmes, including an international Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme.
Address: Shinawatra Tower III, 16th Floor, 1010 Vibhavadi-Rangsit Road, Bangkok 10900
Tel: 66 2949 2229
E-mail : info@shinawatra.ac.th
Web site : www.shinawatra.ac.th
St Theresa Inti College: Offers joint academic programmes with several overseas universities, including Troy University, Coventry University, and INTI College.
Address: Sakulthai-Surawong Tower, 34th Floor, Surawong Road, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500
Tel: 66 2233 2455
E-mail : info@stic.ac.th
Web site : www.stic.ac.th
Stamford International University: Offers courses in conjunction with Shiller International University, including Business Administration, Liberal Arts and Computer Science.
Address: 2 Jasmine City, 12th Floor, Sukhumvit Soi 23, Bangkok 10110. Tel: 66 2258 2222
E-mail : info@stamford.edu
Web site : www.stamford.edu
University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce: Offers a range of international programmes, including a Bachelor of Business Administration, Master of Business Administration, Master of Arts, and a Certificate of International Business Economics.
Address: 126/1 Vibhavadi-Rangsit Road, Dindaeng, Bangkok 10400
Tel: 66 2697 6000
E-mail : info@utcc.ac.th
Web site : www.utcc.ac.th
Webster University: Offers undergraduate and graduate degree programmes in areas that include business, computer science, psychology, communications, international relations, science, education, fine and performing arts and liberal arts.
Address: Maneeya Center (Box 40), 12th Floor, 518/5, Ploenchit Road, Bangkok 10330
E-mail : info@webster.ac.th or admissions@webster.ac.th
Web site : www.webster.ac.th
TEACHER TRAINING COURSES
AUA: The School of International Training (SIT) is a leader in the field of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).
Address: 179 Ratchadamri Road, Lumphini, Bangkok 10330
Tel: 66 2252 8170-3 ex 2202
E-mail : training@auathailand.org
Website : www.auathailand.org
ECC (Thailand): Offers a range of courses, including the CELTA Young Learner extension, TESOL/TEFL/TESL certification courses and Business English.
Address: 430/17-24 Chula 64, Siam Square, Bangkok 10330
Tel: 66 2658 3915
E-mail : tesol@ecc.ac.th
Website : www.eccthai.com
Spencer International: Offers a selection of teacher training programmes accredited by Chichester College (UK).
Address: Muangthai Phatra Complex, ground floor, 252/193 Ratchadaphisek Road, Huai Kwang, Bangkok 10320
Tel: 66 2693 2901
Website : www.tefl1.com
TEFL College Worldwide: Offers TEFL programmes integrating traditional teaching methods with innovative ELT methodology.
Address: 47/19 ELT Building, Ngam Wong Wan Road, Bangkok 10900
Tel: 66 2941 3787/8
E-mail : info@teflcollege.com
Website : www.teflcollege.com
Text-And-Talk: Offers courses in a modern TEFL environment and provides a major insight into issues related to teaching Thai students.
Address: 2/5-6 Soi Sena Nikhom, Phaholyothin Road, Bangkok 10900
Tel: 66 2512 3611, 66 2513 2762
E-mail : leigh@ langserv.com
Website : www.TEFLTeachThai.com
The TEFL Institute: Offers TEFL Teacher Training courses that enable trainees to make practical use of the theoretical knowledge the courses give them.
Address: United Educational Consultants Co, 4th Floor, Silom Plaza, Silom Road, Bangkok 10500
Tel: 66 2233 2388
E-mail : bangkok@teflthai.com
Website : www.teflthai.com
THAI COOKERY COURSES
Dusit Thani Hotel: Hands-on tuition emphasising technique and inventiveness. The course consists of 12 classes, and graduates receive a certificate.
Address: Benjarong Restaurant, Dusit Thani Hotel, 946 Rama IV Road, Bangkok 10500
Tel: 66 2236-6400.
E-mail : dusitbkk@dusit.com
Website : www.dusit.com
Nipa Restaurant at the Landmark Hotel: Nipa Restaurant offers a seven-day, hands-on course for those new to Thai cuisine.
Address: The Landmark Hotel, 138 Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok 10110
Tel: 66 2254 0404.
E-mail : email@landmarkbangkok.com
Website : www.landmarkbangkok.com
The Thai Cooking School at the Oriental Hotel: The school offers a four-day English language cooking course with a “watch and learn” methodology, followed by handson experience of preparing a Thai dish.
Address: The Oriental Hotel, 48 Oriental Avenue, Bangkok 10500
Tel: 66 2238 0265
E-mail : orbkkenquiry@mohg.com
Website : www.mandarinoriental.com/hotel/510000001.asp
THAI LANGUAGE COURSES
AAA Thai Language Centre: Offers small classes and intensive study aimed at students seeking immediate results.
Address: 29 Vanissa Building, 6th Floor, Chidlom Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330
Tel: 66 2655 5629
E-mail : patcharee@aaathai.com
Website : www.aaathai.com
AUA Thai Programme: The 10-level “Natural Thai” programme offers students insights into Thai language and culture and prepares students to pass the P6 government exam.
Address: 179 Ratchadamri Road, Bangkok 10330
Tel: 66 2252-8170 ext 3201
E-mail : info@auathai.com
Website : www.auathai.com
inlingua School of Languages: A franchise operation with headquarters in Berne, Switzerland. Courses are available for all ability levels and class times vary throughout the day.
Address: Central Chidlom Tower, 7th Floor, 22 Ploenchit Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330
Tel: 66 2254-7028-30
E-mail : info@nlinguathailand.com
Website : www.inlinguathailand.com
PRO Language: Course contents cover a range of everyday interactions and teach language that can also be used in business situations.
Address: Times Square Building, 10th Floor, Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok 10110
Tel: 66 2250 0072-3
E-mail : prolanguage@prolanguage.co.th
Website : www.prolanguage.co.th
Thai Solutions: Offers courses for people who need to learn enough Thai for practical uses — a holiday, a business trip, general interest, etc.
Address: Nai Lert Building, 6th Floor, Room 605, Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok, 10110
Tel: 66 2655 3146
E-mail : thaisolutions2004@yahoo.com
Website : : www.thaisolutions1502.com
Union Language School: With small classes, tuition is intensive and results are achieved rapidly. The initial courses focus on spoken Thai, with writing skills introduced during the third level of instruction.
Address: Christian Church of Thailand Building, 109 Surawong Road, Bangkok 10500
Tel: 66 2252 8170
THAI MASSAGE & THAI MEDICINE COURSES
BKKmassage: Offers a range of certificate courses for all those wishing to learn the art of Thai massage.
Address: Siva Arsom, Tieng Yampho, Thai Massage & Holisitic Health Centre, 133/204 Romklao Road, Lat Krabang, Bangkok 10520
Tel: 66 2907 6476
E-mail : ThaiHolistic@yahoo.com
Website : www.bkkmassage.com
Phussapa Thai Massage School: Curriculum covers the human body system and the appropriate application of massage
Address: 25/8 Soi 26, Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok 10110
Tel: 66 2204 2922/3
E-mail : phussapa@thaimassage-bangkok.com
Website : www.thaimassage-bangkok.com
Wat Pho Thai Traditional Massage School: Courses include General Thai Massage, Therapeutic and Healing MassageThai Fundamental Massage Points, Foot Massage Course, Oil Massage and Aromatherapy and Infant and Child Massage
Address: 392/25-28 Soi Penphat 1, Maharat Road, Bangkok 10200
Tel: 66 2221 2974, 66 2221-3686
E-mail : info@watpomassage.com
Website : www.watpomassage.com
ENGLISH LANGUAGE COURSES
AUA Language Centres: AUA (American University Alumini) offers multilevel courses to both Thai students and an increasing number of students from other countries in the region and beyond.
Address: 179 Ratchadamri Road, Bangkok 10330.
Tel: 66 2252 8170-3
Website : www.auathailand.org
Berlitz International Inc: Offers eight levels of general English and two levels of Business English.
Address: Times Square, 2nd Floor, Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok 10110
Tel: 66 2255 6070
Website : www.berlitz.com
British Council: Courses include General English, Academic English, English for Business and preparation for important examinations like IELTS.
Address: 254 Chulalongkorn Soi 64, Siam Square, Bangkok 10330
Tel: 66 2652 5480-9
Website : www.britishcouncil.or.th
ECC (Thailand) Co Ltd: Offers a wide variety of courses, from general conversation to specialist test preparation courses.
Address: 430/17-24 Chula 64, Siam Square, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330
Tel: 66 2253 3312
inlingua School of Languages: Courses are available for all ability levels. Class times vary throughout the day at branches throughout Bangkok.
Address: Central Chidlom Tower, 7th Floor, 22 Ploenchit Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330
Tel: 66 2254-7028-30
E-mai : info@inlinguathailand.com
Website : www.inlinguathailand.com
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Bangkok Patana School: The school offers British curriculum education with highly qualified expatriate staff.
Address: Bangkok Patana School, 2/38 Soi La Salle, Sukhumvit 105, Bangkok 10260.
Tel: 66 2398 0200
E-mail : registrar@patana.ac.th
Website : www.patana.ac.th
Harrow International School: Modelled on the traditions of the British public school system and operated in full association with its British namesake. The school follows the British curriculum and recruits most of its teachers directly from the United Kingdom.
Address: 185/45 Soi Kosumruamjai 7, Sikan, Don Muang, Bangkok 10210
Tel: 66 2503 7222
Website : www.harrowschool.ac.th
International School of Bangkok (ISB): ISB follows the American educational system and syllabus but has qualified and experienced teachers from a number of countries.
Address: 39/7 Soi Nichada Thani Samakhee Road, Pak Kret, Nonthaburi 11120
Tel: 66 2963 5800
E-mail : daladk@isb.ac.th
Website : www.isb.ac.th
KIS International School: KIS is an IB world school and offers the International Baccalaureate Programmes.
Address: 999/124 Kesinee Ville Pracha-Utit Road, Huai Kwang, Bangkok 10320
Tel: 66 2274 3444 ext 4116
E-mail : info@kis.ac.th
Website : www.kis.ac.th
New International School of Thailand (NIST): The school offers an education that is recognised worldwide and is an exam centre where students intending to continue their studies in the UK can gain the qualifications needed
to advance their education.
Address: 36 Sukhumvit Soi 15, Bangkok 10110
Tel: 66 2651 2065
E-mail : headmaster@nist.ac.th
Website : www.nist.ac.th
RC International School and Ruam Rudee Learning Centre: The school offers education based on the British curriculum for children aged from 18 months to 12 years.
Address: 924/9 Ruam Rudee Soi 1, Ploenchit Road, Bangkok 10330
Tel: 66 2251 0857
E-mail : info@rcis.ac.th
Website : www.rcic.ac.th
Ruamrudee International School: The school follows the American curriculum.
Address: 42 Mu 4, Ramkhamhaeng 184, Bangkok 10510
Tel: 66 2518 0320-29
E-mail : info@rism.ac.th
Website : www.rism.ac.th
Shrewsbury International School: Offers quality education matching that experienced at its world famous parent school in England.
Address: 1922 Charoen Krung Road, Bangkok 10120
Tel: 66 2675 1888
E-mail : enquiries@shrewsbury.ac.th
Website : www.shrewsbury.ac.th
St Andrews International School: The school offers an education that primarily follows the British National Curriculum, with excellent facilities and qualified and experienced staff recruited mainly from the United Kingdom.
Address: 9 Soi Pridi Banomyong 20, Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok 10110
Tel: 66 2381 2387-8
E-mail : information@st-andrews.ac.th
Website : www.st-andrews.ac.th
St John’s International School: The school offers an accredited, predominantly British-influenced curriculum with an international dimension.
Address: St John’s International School, Lat Phrao, Bangkok 10900
Tel: 66 2513 8575
E-mail : sjiadmin@stjohn.ac.th
Website : www.international.stjohn.ac.th
St Stephen’s International School: The school aims to produce students who are self-reliant, honourable, disciplined, honest and capable of critical thinking with effective communication skills.
Address: 107 Vibhavadi Rangsit Road, Bangkok 10300
Tel: 66 2513 0270
E-mail : info@sis.edu
Website : www.sis.edu
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