Teaching as a profession?

Can anyone provide me with insight into two universities and compare them for my please regarding a BA in English teaching programme.

Khon Kaen and Burapha " International " University.

I am advised that Burapha has two sections and the International part is of a higher standard to accomodate overseas applicants.

Any information is welcomed.

Thank you

marshbags

I am looking for personal observations and experiences please as against general stuff via google ect. which I have had a look at.

Thanks

marshbags

If you are trying to meet the MOE requirements for teaching I would be leery of any program that offered a BA and not a BEd.

A lot of so called language programs are really taught in Thai. I would ask both schools if all the courses in their BA programs are taught in English.

You should contact the universities concerned directly either in person or by telephone and find out what is best for you. Obviously, they should have some brochures available, but an important decision like this requires some on location investigation.

marshbags wrote:Can anyone provide me with insight into two universities and compare them for my please regarding a BA in English teaching programme.

Khon Kaen and Burapha " International " University.

I am advised that Burapha has two sections and the International part is of a higher standard to accomodate overseas applicants.

Any information is welcomed.

Thank you

marshbags

I'm familiar with the Ramkhamhaeng international program (IIS) in Bangkok. Check out their website.

http://www.iis.ru.ac.th/English_Program ... rogram.htm

They have a teacher qualification program as well.

http://www.iis.ru.ac.th/English_Program ... cation.htm

I've studied there for one semester and I know several other people who study there. Most professors are Western professors.

Thanks for the info Frankie.

I will keep it for future reference and will pass it on to others who may ask me about university options, thanks also to Jing Jing and Lang Yaa.

My daughter now wishes to go to Burapha and has indeed been invited to go there to do a pre entrance interview / exam and look around.

The university have put themselves out for my family who are there at present, this gives me confidence in their professionalism, plus in reply to Jing Jing they communicate entirely in English throughout the studies and have foreign teachers of proven ability.

All students do another pre assessment English test to check their ability to the required standard for the course over 4 days.

The students are then required to show they are conversant and capable and all do a 7 week intensive English course
in preparation for the start of the Autumn semester.

My wife and daughter have already been to K.K. on a pre entrance exam a few weeks ago so where able to now compare them both.

I await the outcome of a pre viewing of the accomodation taken yesterday and hopefully confirmation of both acceptance of the entrance and their after thoughts and any further observations.

The University have allowed a pre viewing request before returning to Udonthani.( the official period starts in a few days when the rooms are fully prepared ) another plus on their part.

With overseas students also enrolling this is another plus, re the quality of teaching ect. that attracts them to Burapha International.

Thanks again for your input and replies, I will keep you posted on the outcome and any further points of interest.

marshbags