The Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Department was founded in 1995 when a need for an English-speaking graduate program in the north of Thailand was realized. Today, the program attracts both local and international students who wish to enrich their professional skills. A high standard of spoken and written English is expected from students. The program’s small size affords students the opportunity to receive a high level of attention and support within a genial learning environment.
Admission Requirements
The applicants are required to have the following qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree, preferably in English or another language-related subject.
- Specific qualifications are:
- One of the following requirements:
- Have language teaching experience of at least one year, or
- Received certificate in TESOL (at least 120 hours) or a related field, or
- Have at least 6 credits (or the equivalent) of undergraduate course credits in teaching or related to teaching.
- For non-native speakers, one of the following is expected:
- Passed the TOEFL with the score (internet) of at least 79 or a TOEFL score (computer) of at least 211 taken no longer than two years prior to application, or
- Passed the IELTS with a score of at least 6.5 or greater (or an equivalent score on another recognized test) taken not longer than two years prior to application, or
- Passed the CEFR at the level of C1 or higher.
- One of the following requirements:
Download the International graduate application form and begin the application process.
Curriculum Structure
To fulfill the graduation requirements, students must write a Thesis (Plan A2), or an Independent Study paper (Plan B).
- Students who choose Plan A2 will write and defend a Thesis for a total of twelve (12) credits.
- Students who choose Plan B will write and defend an Independent Study paper for a total of six (6) credits. Students who choose this option must first take a comprehensive examination
Plan A2: Coursework and Thesis
Core Courses | 18 Credits |
Elective Courses | 6 Credits |
TE799 Thesis | 12 Credits |
Total Number of Credits | 36 Credits |
Plan B: Coursework and Independent Study
Core Courses | 18 Credits |
Elective Courses | 12 Credits |
TE797 Independent Study | 6 Credits |
Total Number of Credits | 36 Credits |
Faculty
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Asst. Prof. Sonporn Sirikhan, Ph.D. Head of Department
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Dr. Pachara Boontherarak Instructor
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Dr. Seyed Saber Alavi Hosseini Instructor
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Seminar, Activities
![]() 23 August 2019 Fostering students’ critical thinking skills and intercultural By invited guest speaker Pawin Malaiwong, Ph.D., Thammasat University |
![]() 20 February 2019 Empowering the Use of Technology in English Language Classroom By invited guest speaker Asst. Prof. Sarinya Khattiya, Ph.D., Chiang Mai University |
![]() 7 February 2019 School visit to Montfort College, Chiang Mai
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![]() 7-8 December 2018 The 5th International Conference on Foreign Language Learning and Teaching (FLLT2018) Duangtawan Hotel, Chiangmai |