Learn how to enroll, prepare documents and complete an Education Visa application inside or outside Thailand.
Starting your application
How do I start enrollment if I am already in Bangkok?
Contact us with your chosen language, intended start date, current country and permission-to-stay expiry date. A school team member will explain the document-submission process. We then review your passport and entry history before arranging an enrollment appointment. Allow 1 to 2 hours to complete the forms.
What should I bring to my enrollment appointment?
Bring your original passport, 12 physical passport photos measuring 4.0 cm × 6.0 cm with a white background, copies of your Thailand entry stamps and payment for the full course fee. For an overseas application, also send the requested digital photo and take physical photos to the Thai embassy.
Can I apply if I am currently outside Thailand?
Yes. Email us a clear copy of your passport and Thailand entry stamps. We will review your eligibility, send the enrollment forms, explain how to submit the documents and prepare the school documents for your embassy application.
Should I enter Thailand as a tourist first?
We recommend entering Thailand on a tourist visa or tourist stamp first and coming to the school promptly. Most nationalities can use this route, but repeated Thailand entries or a criminal record may affect eligibility, so we review your passport and entry history first.
Can the school convert a Tourist Visa to an ED Visa inside Thailand?
Yes. Converting a Tourist Visa or visa-exempt entry to an ED Visa inside Thailand is our preferred route. We prepare the supporting documents, and you submit the application yourself at Immigration Division 1 in Chaeng Watthana.
Is there a placement test or trial lesson before enrollment?
There is no formal placement test and we do not offer trial lessons. Classes at different levels run concurrently, so enrolled students can attend the appropriate beginner, intermediate and advanced classes.
Do I have to use Bangkok Immigration if I do not live in Bangkok?
Yes. Our ED Visa applications and extensions use Immigration Division 1 in Bangkok because the school is based in Bangkok. If you need to use immigration in another province, a school in that province will be more suitable.
Application process
How does the process work if I apply from inside Thailand?
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Send your passport photo page and all Thailand entry stamps from the last 2 years for review.
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If eligible, make a school appointment, complete the enrollment forms and pay the package fee.
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We submit the education documents to the Ministry of Education.
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After approval, collect the approval letter and submit your own ED Visa application at Immigration Division 1.
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Return to immigration to collect the stamp.
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Show the school your completed visa page within 7 days.
How does the process work if I apply through a Thai embassy abroad?
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Provide your email and current country of residence.
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Complete enrollment and the application form sent by email after the team's review.
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Prepare copies of your passport's main page and all stamped pages, signed on every page.
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Follow our submission instructions for the forms, passport copies and 12 photos.
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Wait for the Ministry of Education approval letter, which we scan and email to you.
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Submit your own ED Visa application through the responsible Thai embassy or consulate.
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After the visa is granted, return to Thailand and contact the school with your passport within 7 days of arrival.
How long does the whole process take?
The full process normally takes 45 to 60 days. Start early because timing is controlled by the Ministry of Education and immigration.
Can the school apply for my visa on my behalf?
No. The school cannot submit visa applications for you. We supply the Ministry of Education and school-side documents needed to support your application.
Locations and documents
Where is the school located?
Lake Rajada Office Complex, Ratchadapisek Road, Klong Toey, Bangkok 10110. It is an 8-minute walk from BTS Asok station and Terminal 21 shopping mall.
Where do I go for visa applications and extensions?
Immigration Division 1, Government Complex, Building B, 120 Chaeng Watthana 7 Alley, Thung Song Hong, Lak Si, Bangkok 10210.
What if my current visa expires in less than 2 weeks?
We need 45 to 60 days to complete the process. If your permission to stay expires too soon, you can enroll and, if eligible, apply through a Thai embassy in a nearby country after leaving Thailand. We cannot provide a bridging letter or an under-consideration stamp.
Does the school provide all required documents?
We provide the Ministry of Education and school-side documents required to support your application. You are responsible for submitting your own visa application at the embassy or Immigration Division 1.
How many passport photos do I need?
You need 12 passport photos. Bring physical photos for the school application. A digital photo is used for an online application, but you still need physical photos when attending the Thai embassy.
Do I need to sign my passport copies?
Yes. For an embassy application abroad, sign every page of your passport copy before emailing it to the school.
Does the school keep my physical passport?
No. You keep your original passport at all times. We photocopy the required pages and prepare the paperwork. You take your passport to immigration yourself and show the school the completed visa page afterward.
Is the English course approved by the Ministry of Education?
Yes. The school and its English course are approved by the Ministry of Education. We do not publish the school licence or course approval reference number. The ED Visa itself is issued by Thai immigration.