Chiang Mai University Language Institute

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Chiang Mai University Language Institute

Package 4: 1-Year Thai Course, Volunteer Program and Thai Visa

180 hour Thai Language Course (1 Year)
Volunteer Program:
  - Minimum duration: 4 weeks, 4 hrs/week (16hrs/month)
  - Maximum duration: 1 year, 4 hrs/week (16hrs/month) .

What's included?

  • 1-Year Thai Language Course
  • Local culture, customs and language orientation at the Language Institute
  • Welcome pack complete with teaching resources, a Chiang Mai map and a Thai language guide
  • Full CMU campus privileges (including library and swimming pool)
  • Non-Immigrant “O” Visa support for the duration of your Thai course and volunteer period
  • Suitable housing assistance based on individual needs
  • A volunteer placement which suits your needs and wishes as well as the local organizations'. We will liaise with you and the organization, perform a needs assessment at the organization, develop a plan and time table for you.
  • Introduction and transfer to your host organization
  • At most organizations, lunch will be included on working days
  • A letter of appreciation from your host organization
  • Chiang Mai University Language Institute-certificate of volunteer hours completed

What’s not included?

  • Flight
  • Travel Insurance
  • Visa expenses
  • Meals
  • Accommodation expenses
  • Local transportation expenses

What can you expect to spend on accommodation, meals and transportation?

  • Accommodation: Depending on personal preferences: between 100 and 300 US per month
  • Meals: If you eat mainly Thai food about 100 USD per month, if you want some Thai and some western meals about 200 USD per month
  • Transportation: about 60 USD per month depending on the distance between your accommodation and CMU/ host organization

What are our requirements?

  • Minimum age of 18 years old
  • Speak English at a native or near-native level

More questions?
Contact our volunteer coordinators: volunteers@teflcmu.com or (+66) 053-943-761

If you are interested, please fill out an application form and we will contact you.


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