Program Information
Bachelor of Arts in Thai as a Foreign Language (TFL)
Qualifications for
Bachelor of Arts in Thai as a Foreign Language (TFL)
1. Eligibility:
Graduated from or studying in the final term of Matthayom Suksa 6 (M.6) or its equivalent or higher under the following conditions,
- 1. For students who are currently enrolled or have graduated from an institution in Thailand
- * Graduated from or currently enrolled in the final term of Matthayom Suksa 6 (M.6) or its equivalent in Thailand secondary education system or
- * Graduated from or currently enrolled in the final year of secondary school (grade 12 in the US system or year 13 in the British system) in an international school in Thailand.
- 2. For students who are currently enrolled or have graduated from overseas or GED credential holders, please check the list of secondary education equivalency system in Annex 1
Remarks:
- 1. Please ensure that you meet the additional academic requirements of the applied program in Annex 2
- 2. Those who are “currently enrolled" should ensure that you provide the official transcript and certificate on the day of new student registration. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.
***Native Thais are not eligible for TFL***
2. Academic:
- Applicants who are studying in or have graduated from the Thai educational system and Non-Native Thai are required to have the latest Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA), 5 semesters for those who are studying and 6 semesters for those who already graduated, of overall grade minimum of 2.50.
3. Admission Track
There are 2 admission tracks available for applicants;
Apply through REGULAR TRACK: (Online Written Examination and Online Interview)
(For applicants who do not have either 1. Standard English Proficiency Test or 2. Standard subject test)- o Applicants must take subject tests (CMU exam) in Fundamental Thai for Foreigners.
- o Non-Native English Speakers who do not have required standard English proficiency test must take the CMU English placement test.
Apply through SPECIAL TRACK: (Online Interview only)
(For applicants who have both 1. Standard English Proficiency Test and 2. Standard subject test)Applicants must submit Standard English Proficiency Test and standardized examinations of specialized subjects as follows:
- o CMU-TAFL level of A2 with a minimum score of 60 or
- o CU-TFL minimum level of N+ (Novice Plus) (any decisions of the Committee are final and within the University there is no further appeal) or
- o Statement of purpose in Thai (only for TFL Scholarship for CLMV students)
English Proficiency Qualification
Bachelor of Arts in Thai as a Foreign Language (TFL)
- 1) Applicants who are Native English Speakers and from a country where English is an official language are exempted from the English Proficiency requirement.
- 2) Applicants who are Non-Native English Speakers or from a country where English is not an official language must submit one of the following Standard English Proficiency Test with a minimum score of:
- o IELTS minimum band score of 5.0 or
- o TOEFL minimum score of 500 PBT or 173 CBT or 61 iBT or
- o TOEFL ITP Test with a minimum score of 500 PBT from institute/ center accredited by the Institute of International Education (IIE)
- 3) Applicants who are Non-Native English Speakers and do not have the result from the Standard English Language Certifications listed in 2) above, may use other results from the following accredited English proficiency tests: CMU-eTEGs 60 or above; CU-TEP 60 or above; TU-GET (PBT) 500 or above and (CBT) 60 or Duolingo (DET) 85 or above.
Note for REGULAR TRACK:
Applicants who do not have one of the Standard English Proficiency Test indicated above MUST take the CMU-English Placement Test. The test will be held on the same day as the examination for specialized subjects. Test fees must be paid with the application fee.Note for SPECIAL TRACK:
Applicant MUST have one of the Standard English Proficiency Test indicated above. The English test score is valid within 2 years after test date until the date of your submission.Download PDF File
