Intensive Thai Program
Language Enhancement Center
Intensive Thai Program
Language Enhancement Center
These study programs are for non-native speakers of Thai and are offered in module format. They range from Thai 1 (Beginner – basic listening and speaking) through to Thai 8 (Thai for academic and literacy).
Available at Payap’s well known and established Language Enhancement Centre (LEC). This is one of the most popular and respected Thai language courses for foreigners in Chiang Mai.
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Intensive Thai language course
Contact Office:
The Language Enhancement Center (LEC) is located on the second floor of the Sirindhorn Learning Resources Center (or Main Library Building), Payap University (Mae Khao Campus).
Contact:
Intensive Thai Program at the Language Enhancement Center
Telephone: (+66) 53 241 255 ext. 7450
Email: intersec@payap.ac.th
Language:
English Instruction /Thai Study
Duration: Duration:
5 week (60 hour) each course
Visa:
Full-time student visa available (for two successive courses in one enrollment – 120 hours)
Location:
Payap University, Language Enhancement Center, Mae Khao campus, Chiang Mai, Thailand. (east of the super-highway)
Classrooms:
All levels of Intensive Thai Program are conducted on the fourth floor of the Graduate and International Studies Building (or Pentecost Building)
Class Time:
ITP Classes:
- Levels 1-4 are conducted between the hours of 9:00-12:00 while those of
- Levels 5-8 between the hours of 13:00-16:00 from Mondays to Thursdays (except public holiday).
If classes are canceled due to public holidays, make-up sessions will be arranged on Friday during each session.
Thai Program Details
Learning Enhancement Center
These study programs are for non-native speakers of Thai and are offered in module format. They range from Thai 1 (Beginner – basic listening and speaking) through to Thai 8 (Thai for academic and literacy).
Fees
- 8,000 Thai Baht One-course tuition (60 hours), handouts, and application fees included.
- 37,000 Thai Baht Four successive courses in one enrollment (240 hours) with a six-month ED visa: documents for visa application, handouts, and application fees included.
- 69,000 Thai Baht Eight successive courses in one enrollment (480 hours) with a one-year ED visa: documents for visa application, handouts, and application fees included.
Remark: For students who are not able to obtain the Non-Immigrant ED Visa before entering Thailand, Payap University will assist them in changing their visa status to “Non-Immigrant ED;” however, an approval will be officially granted only by Chiang Mai Immigration Office.
Thai 1 (Prerequisite: None)
This course is designed for learners who have no background knowledge of the Thai language. It emphasizes improving learners’ oral language competence. Topics are related to daily life.
Thai 2 (Prerequisite: Thai 1 or by placement)
This course is a continuation of Thai 1 with a focus on developing learners’ listening and speaking skills with an emphasis on conversation in other situations than those learned in Thai 1.
Thai 3 (Prerequisite: Thai 2 or by placement)
An introduction for reading and writing system of the Thai language to extend learners’ ability in communication, including the expression of ideas and feeling.
Thai 4 (Prerequisite: Thai 3 or by placement)
A continuation of Thai 3 focusing on using the Thai language in various situations. This course emphasizes the development of learners’ four language skills, with an emphasis on practicing speaking in order to express ideas, practicing writing essays on various topics.
Thai 5 (Prerequisite: Thai 4 or by placement)
A continuation of Thai 4 focusing on using the Thai language in various situations. This course emphasizes the development of learners’ four language skills, with an emphasis on developing skills in reading newspapers, different kind of news, magazines, and other printed materials.
Thai 6 (Prerequisite: Thai 5 or by placement)
A continuation of Thai 5 focusing on using the Thai language in various situations. This course emphasizes the development of learners’ four language skills. The course aims to develop learners’ ability in comprehending what they read and respond to it in a form of speaking or writing.
Thai 7 (Prerequisite: Thai 6 or by placement)
A continuation of Thai 6 focusing on using the Thai language in various situations. This course emphasizes the development of learners’ four language skills. This course continues to emphasize listening and speaking for academic or higher communications purposes. The course aims to develop learners’ ability in comprehending what they read and respond to it in a form of speaking or writing.
Thai 8 (Prerequisite: Thai 7 or by placement)
A continuation of Thai 7 focusing on using the Thai language in various situations. This course emphasizes the development of learners’ four language skills. This course continues to emphasize listening and speaking for academic or for higher communication purposes. The course aims to develop learners’ ability in comprehending what they read and respond to it in a form of speaking or writing. Class emphasizes the development of literacy skills including identifying main idea, reference, guessing meaning using context clues, etc.
Language Enhancement Center
Contact the Language Enhancement Center (LEC) located at the Mae Khao Campus 2nd Floor Library Building.
Telephone: (+66) 53 241 255 ext. 7450 Email: intersec@payap.ac.th