Private 1:1 - Exam Preparation (IELTS, TOEIC, TOEFL, GED, etc) - 25 hours/week

International House Bangkok

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Course description

The English for Special Purposes course is designed for students who want to study specific topics in English. This includes exam preparation for IELTS, GED, TOEFL, CAE, CPE, FCE, TOEIC and many more.

Because the classes are Private 1:1, the classes can start any day of the week. Depending on teacher availability, we are also flexible with the class times.

For example: For this 25 hour/week course you can study 4 hours 5 days a week if you would like, or if you want something different.

As we train over 550 teachers every year, our English teachers are the top 1% of our teacher training program. All of our teachers are native English speakers with a university degree and their Cambridge CELTA teaching certificate.

These classes have students from all around the world which creates a multicultural and engaging classroom environment - We had 66 nationalities study at our school last year! Bangkok has been the most visited city in the world for the last 3 years, and for good reason! We also have an activities program for students to see the sights and sounds of the lively and exotic city.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
25 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 60 min)
Class days
Monday - Sunday
School holidays
11 May 2025, 28 Jul 2025, 12 Aug 2025, 05 Dec 2025, 29 Dec 2025 - 04 Jan 2026

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Elementary
Pre-intermediate
Intermediate
High intermediate
Advanced
You will take a placement test before your arrival in Bangkok to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 1 student
Maximum 1 student

Student age

Age range 13 - 80 years old
Average 26 years old

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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reviews

Reviews

94% recommend

based on 18 reviews
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"I got more than expected"

Patric Schippmann, student from Afghanistan

I really liked the class and the teachers. The location was very central in the city. Also the school activities were very cool. We were very happy for the certificate with the photo and the message from other students. It is a nice memorabilia.

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Date of study
4 Mar 2024 - 8 Mar 2024
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Had Fun"

Yun-lin Luo, student from Japan

The location of the school is really great! It is at the downtown ,though it's close to the NaNa, where is not a good area for a single female. But I still had a lot of fun in this school, I met lots of great people and have conversations with different people, and I also had many new friends. The only drawback is that the course is a bit too easy for me. I don’t feel that I have improved my English skills.

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
15 Apr 2024 - 26 Apr 2024
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Amazing!"

Haubruge Aurelien, student from Belgium

Perfect establishment for learning English. Both in terms of general atmosphere and training.

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Date of study
29 Jan 2024 - 2 Feb 2024
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Une super ambiance avec les professeurs."

jonathan perrin, student from Afghanistan

Il y avait une super ambiance dans la classe, les cours passés très vite.
J'ai trouvé que l'hôtel, VP tower, proposé dans le package était un peu trop loin des cours.

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
6 Nov 2023 - 17 Nov 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"My personal expectation was not fulfilled"

Clara, student from Afghanistan

The course was fun, no question! Super nice teachers, dear classmates, ideal location and everything was well organized!
However, it was not what I had in mind. I was rated too high in my opinion and we worked on topics that (at the moment) really didn't help me. I was hoping that I would learn simple conversation & small talk with the right tense, etc. so that I could communicate properly in everyday life ... Instead I was confronted with passive sentences and such topics, which is certainly great, but definitely unsuitable for me.
My question about two hours of extra private tuition was first forgotten, and after a quick reminder, I heard nothing from the front desk.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
3 Feb 2020 - 14 Feb 2020
Would you recommend this school?
No
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"My experience is very useful."

Ivan Smetanin, student from Russia

School is modern. Teacher and staff have high level qualifications. I spend 3 weeks in this school and now i can write and read on English. Sometimes there are many students in class. In my class was 13 students. Every Friday school invent all students spend time in different places in Bangkok. It is very interesting. I lived in V.P. Tower. This apartment cleanly and have a pool, but room is not modern.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
20 Jan 2020 - 7 Feb 2020
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Very good"

Atsumi Hasegawa, student from Japan

The teachers are very friendly and native speaker. I learned a lot from native teachers at class.

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Date of study
19 Sep 2019 - 25 Sep 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Very good learning of the English language"

Julien Hertereau, student from Thailand

the location is perfect, the Bts is very close, the classes are clean and the reception is really nice. Teachers are young, dynamic, close to students with a good level of education. They are English or American. as for me, the atmosphere was really great, I made new friends.
I don’t have any negative comments to add.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
10 weeks
Date of study
27 Aug 2018 - 9 Nov 2018
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Good"

Severiano Delacourt, student from France

I learned a lot of things in the International House Bangkok. Teachers are very fun. It’s a very good experience for me.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
16 Jul 2018 - 3 Aug 2018
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"It was best experience in my life."

Haruka

I met many teachers whose lessons were enjoynable, friendly and easy to understand. They helped me when I had questions and their explanations were always make sense. Also I could make friends who are from diffrent countries and backgraunds, so I really enjoyed studying at this school. I would like to go there again.
I'll definitly reccomend this school to people who want to study English.

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Duration of study
12 weeks
Date of study
26 Feb 2018 - 26 May 2018
Would you recommend this school?
Yes

"Amazing"

alberto iglesias, student from Argentina

Incredible because it is a team of professional and very friendly people It was very nice to share with you the 4 weeks Thank you

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
8 Jan 2018 - 2 Feb 2018
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"This school is amazing!"

Haruka Shiga, student from Japan

This school has a many nice teachers. They are kind, helpful, and friendly. When I ask some questions, them answer are enough tn understand. Also I met good friends at the school. If you will go to there, you will get good experience.

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Duration of study
6 weeks
Date of study
6 Nov 2017 - 22 Dec 2017
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Very good"

Alexandre Navarro Perales, student from France

This school is a very good experience and it improve your English. The teachers are young and very good.

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Duration of study
4 weeks
Date of study
6 Nov 2017 - 8 Dec 2017
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"The organization of the school. The 2 hours of classes followed by an oral expression."

Philippe Forestier, student from French Guiana

I came to learn and I learned, but there is a lack of follow-up between the teachers for the correction of the exercises at home.There could also be a common room with magazines or students could meet. Most of the teachers are traveling and although they are professionals, they are not involved.

The location is good.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
21 Aug 2017 - 15 Sep 2017
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
Ben Nawin, Coordinator at International House Bangkok responded to this review.
07 November 2017

Dear Philippe,

Thank you for your review and we appreciate your feedback.

As the largest Cambridge teacher training centre in Asia, the most important focus of our school is to have the best teachers. We only hire the top 1% out of the 500 teachers we train every year. We make sure our teachers really care about our student's progress and most of our teachers stay at our school for 2 or more years. I will provide your feedback to the Senior Teacher and Director of Studies and they will make sure that the teachers follow up more with students' exercises from home.

I also wanted to mention that we moved to a new, 50% bigger school February 5th, 2018. This includes a lounge area for students to meet and hang out.

We appreciate your feedback and we will make sure our teacher's are always improving and focusing on our student's progress.

"I really enjoyed studying at the IH Bangkok."

Erik Kaso

The teachers are very friendly and native speakers I learned a lot. Classes are activities and active so I had fun with many different teachers. I come back now because I enjoyed a lot of experiences. Bangkok is really exciting city with many stuff to do. The apartment was nice but I want to stay closer to school.

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Duration of study
5 weeks
Date of study
10 Jul 2017 - 18 Aug 2017
Would you recommend this school?
Yes

"People is very kind and helpful who works in this school."

Tsubasa Hashimoto, student from Japan

I was helped many things,I really appreciate everybody who works in this school. I was supposed to take part in General English class in the morning and private class in the afternoon at first. But my plans has changed due to my circumstances. Suddenly I decided to go to university. And then I thought I will not be able to go to this school anymore. But I could go due to this school staff's what they made a new schedule for me. I really want to say thank you so much.
Also I am really enjoying the classes. I could learn a lot of things. Not only about English,teachers taught me cultures of their countries and sometimes Thai culture. Because I just came to Bangkok one month and half ago, I don't know many things more than teachers. It is very helpful and exciting to hear. Each teacher has difference contents and contrive how to teach me. It's really good for students.
Also location is good. It's easy to find this school because almost annexation with BTS.
I can not say about activities because I just take only private lessons.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
14 Aug 2017 - 8 Sep 2017
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"One intense week"

Rolande Murat, student from Thailand

For my second week in this school (first week in November last year), I was disappointed the first day because I didn't understand
anything a teacher said (one particular) , his accent was, for me incomprehensible, he spoke fast ,and I was lost ! But it wasn't his fault. My choice is to come to this school because there were a lot of teachers with different accent , and I have to hear that to improve with my English. I was unhappy with that bad first day, just for that day. After I followed the lessons diligently. I love the dynamics and serious school, all teachers were considerate, explained the lesson several times, very patient, smiles and sometime would tell some joke to relieve some pressure. Every time I leave the school, I have more confidence to speak English, yes with mistakes, but I can express myself better than last year. It's easy to find the school and the BTS open on the building. Good area with a lot of offices, workers, and street food.

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Date of study
30 Jan 2017 - 3 Feb 2017
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Perfect location to improve your English in tropical climate."

Thomas

Location and housing were the main reason I decided to study in Bangkok. And I wasn't disappointed. In addition to that, their teaching was very efficient, because of the small classes and the great teachers. Maybe activities were not worth to mention, but as long as you are a little independent Bangkok, it's easy to find something to do in Bangkok (or to pull out a small amount of money for plane for the weekends).

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
6 weeks
Date of study
1 Feb 2016 - 18 Mar 2016
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
housing

Housing

International House Bangkok offers the following housing types:
apartment

VP Tower - Serviced Apartments - 32m

£ 192
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: Rang Nam Alley, Khwaeng Thanon Phaya Thai, Khet Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
Location: In the city center of Bangkok
Housing type: Private apartment
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, air conditioning, and pool
Distance to school: 25 - 30 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 192
Our cheapest accommodation option, VP Tower is an older apartment building that is around 25 minutes travel time from the school. It is located in a popular area of Bangkok and has a lot of restaurants and shops around it.

This room is a 32 square meter studio and the apartment complex has a swimming pool and garden.

The residence is completely surrounded by financial centers, hospitals, and shopping centers.

VP TOWER is a 16 story serviced apartment ranging from studio and 1-2 bedrooms.

Every unit is fully furnished with standard facilities .

Swimming pool and landscape Garden is prepared for recreation.

Our cheapest option as it is less modern than our other accommodation options and is the farthest away from school. It is a 5 minute walk, 15 minute ride on the BTS Skytrain, and another 5 minute walk to the school.

Mona Suite - Studio 38m

£ 218
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: Sukhumvit 31, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
Location: In the city center of Bangkok
Housing type: Private apartment
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, laundry, telephone, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, hardwood, air conditioning, pool, and gym
Distance to school: 15 - 20 minutes by shuttle
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 218
Mona suite is ideal for short or long stays. Our stylishly refurbished apartments provide convenience and flexibility with their fully equipped kitchens, separate living areas with luxurious furniture, unlimited FREE WIFI access, writing desks with reading lamp and individually controlled air conditioning systems, brand new 32" LCD TV’s, and beautiful artwork adorns the apartment walls. The property’s environmentally friendly approach to accommodation ensures your apartment becomes a haven for rest and relaxation during your busy schedule.

All Room Types include : (Free)
•Air conditioning
•Fully equipped kitchen facilities
•Telephone
•Wi-Fi ( 200 MB ) internet access
•Safe box
•LCD 32” with DVD Player and Cable TV (True vision, NHK, etc.)
•Microwave
•Refrigerator
•Washing machine
•Sofa
•Water heater

The Mona Suite features & facilities :
•Salt water pool
•CCTV
•24-hour security
•Security keycard
•Car parking
•Standard fitness room
•Free car service ( 6.00 -18.00 )
•Free in room housekeeping ( 3 times/week )
•Laundry ( service charge )
•Day Spa ( service Charge )

Mona Suite - Studio 32m

£ 218
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: Sukhumvit 31, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
Location: In the city center of Bangkok
Housing type: Private apartment
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, laundry, telephone, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, hardwood, air conditioning, pool, and gym
Distance to school: 15 - 20 minutes by shuttle
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 218
Mona suite is ideal for short or long stays. Our stylishly refurbished apartments provide convenience and flexibility with their fully equipped kitchens, separate living areas with luxurious furniture, unlimited FREE WIFI access, writing desks with reading lamp and individually controlled air conditioning systems, brand new 32" LCD TV’s, and beautiful artwork adorns the apartment walls. The property’s environmentally friendly approach to accommodation ensures your apartment becomes a haven for rest and relaxation during your busy schedule.

All Room Types include : (Free)
•Air conditioning
•Fully equipped kitchen facilities
•Telephone
•Wi-Fi ( 200 MB ) internet access
•Safe box
•LCD 32” with DVD Player and Cable TV (True vision, NHK, etc.)
•Microwave
•Refrigerator
•Washing machine
•Sofa
•Water heater

The Mona Suite features & facilities :
•Salt water pool
•CCTV
•24-hour security
•Security keycard
•Car parking
•Standard fitness room
•Free car service ( 6.00 -18.00 )
•Free in room housekeeping ( 3 times/week )
•Laundry ( service charge )
•Day Spa ( service Charge )

Mona Suite - Studio 27m

£ 218
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: Sukhumvit 31, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
Location: In the city center of Bangkok
Housing type: Private apartment
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, laundry, telephone, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, hardwood, air conditioning, pool, and gym
Distance to school: 15 - 20 minutes by shuttle
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 218
Mona suite is ideal for short or long stays. Our stylishly refurbished apartments provide convenience and flexibility with their fully equipped kitchens, separate living areas with luxurious furniture, unlimited FREE WIFI access, writing desks with reading lamp and individually controlled air conditioning systems, brand new 32" LCD TV’s, and beautiful artwork adorns the apartment walls. The property’s environmentally friendly approach to accommodation ensures your apartment becomes a haven for rest and relaxation during your busy schedule.

All Room Types include : (Free)
•Air conditioning
•Fully equipped kitchen facilities
•Telephone
•Wi-Fi ( 200 MB ) internet access
•Safe box
•LCD 32” with DVD Player and Cable TV (True vision, NHK, etc.)
•Microwave
•Refrigerator
•Washing machine
•Sofa
•Water heater

The Mona Suite features & facilities :
•Salt water pool
•CCTV
•24-hour security
•Security keycard
•Car parking
•Standard fitness room
•Free car service ( 6.00 -18.00 )
•Free in room housekeeping ( 3 times/week )
•Laundry ( service charge )
•Day Spa ( service Charge )

VP Tower - Serviced Apartments - 64m

£ 360
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: Rang Nam Alley, Khwaeng Thanon Phaya Thai, Khet Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
Location: In the city center of Bangkok
Housing type: Private apartment
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, air conditioning, and pool
Distance to school: 25 - 30 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 360
Our cheapest accommodation option, VP Tower is an older apartment building that is around 25 minutes travel time from the school. It is located in a popular area of Bangkok and has a lot of restaurants and shops around it.

This room is a 64 square meter 1-bedroom and the apartment complex has a swimming pool and garden.

The residence is completely surrounded by financial centers, hospitals, and shopping centers.

VP TOWER is a 16 story serviced apartment ranging from studio and 1-2 bedrooms.

Every unit is fully furnished with standard facilities .

Swimming pool and landscape Garden is prepared for recreation.

Our cheapest option as it is less modern than our other accommodation options and is the farthest away from school. It is a 5 minute walk, 15 minute ride on the BTS Skytrain, and another 5 minute walk to the school.
hotel

FuramaXclusive Asoke - 4 Star Hotel

£ 372
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: 133/2 Sukhumvit Soi 21, Wattana, Bangkok 10110, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
Location: In the city center of Bangkok
Housing type: 4-star hotel
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, laundry, telephone, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, carpet, hardwood, air conditioning, pool, and gym
Distance to school: 10 - 12 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
£ 372
FuramaXclusive Asoke, Bangkok, is the flagship hotel for the boutique brand - FuramaXclusive hotels - in Bangkok, Thailand. This Bangkok hotel is conveniently situated in one of the city’s busiest business districts, Asoke, also well-known for its fun nightlife scene.

The hotel is conveniently accessible to other places of interest in Bangkok by way of either the Asoke BTS Station (above ground) or Sukhumvit MRT Station (underground). Terminal 21, the popular travel-themed shopping mall is also directly accessible via Asoke BTS and a two-minute walk from FuramaXclusive Asoke. The hotel is only 10 minutes' walk from the school.

102 stylishly-furbished guestrooms offer comfort with full amenities and facilities including Wifi connectivity. Select from a choice of room types - Deluxe, Premier or Suites - that cater to the travel needs of business and leisure guests.
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Bangkok based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

Learn more about our insurance plan »

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