University of wollongong college, Australia
English for academic purposes

The UOW College English for Academic Purpose (EAP) program is a prepartory English course designed to improve students’ academic English proficiency for university study. This program is delivered by the Language Institute Chiang Mai University who have concluded a collaborative agreement with UOW College Australia to deliver this program in Chiang Mai, Thailand

There are 2 program options:

• EAP 3-month Program: 240 hours in total (20-hour per week)
• EAP 4-week Program: 60 hour in total (15-hour per week)

• 3-Month Program: Students who successfully complete the 240-hour EAP program (along with all required assessments) will receive an official UOW College Certificate.
• 4-Week Program: Students who complete the 80-hour program will receive a Certificate of Participation co-issued by the UOWC and Language Institute Chiang Mai University.

Applicants must have an IELTS score of 4.5 or an equivalent English proficiency level to enroll in the program.

Upon successful completion of the 3-month program, students are expected to achieve an IELTS equivalent of 5.0.

Students who successfully complete the 240-hour EAP program are exempt from taking an IELTS test when applying to UOW College Foundation Programs in Australia. They may also apply for the appropriate student visa for further study in Australia using this program certificate.

• 3-Month Program: Students who successfully complete the 240-hour EAP program (along with all required assessments) will receive an official UOW College Certificate.
• 4-Week Program: Students who complete the 80-hour program will receive a Certificate of Participation issued by the UOWC and Language Institute Chiang Mai University.

Yes. All enrolled students are eligible to apply for an education visa (non-immigrant ED visa) for the duration of their studies in Thailand.

Students must prepare and submit the following documents for program admission and education visa processing:

For Program Admission:

• Completed application form (available from the Language Institute Chiang Mai University)
• Copy of passport information page (valid for at least 6 months)
• Copy of academic transcript or graduation certificate (from your most recent school or university)
• Copy of English proficiency test result (IELTS 4.5 or equivalent)
• Recent passport-sized photograph (taken within the last 6 months)

For Education Visa (Non-Immigrant ED Visa) Application:

• Acceptance letter issued by Language Institute Chiang Mai University
• Visa support letter from Chiang Mai University (provided after admission)
• Proof of financial support (such as a recent bank statement showing sufficient funds)
• Passport copy with at least 6 months validity
• Completed visa application form (as required by the Thai Embassy or Consulate in your country)

To ensure personalized instruction and maximum learning support, class sizes are limited to 15 participants per group.

All classes are conducted at the Language Institute Chiang Mai University located on the main CMU campus in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

All classes are taught by native English-speaking instructors who have been vetted and approved by UOW College (UOWC). Each instructor holds relevant teaching qualifications and has a minimum of three years of ESL teaching experience. This ensures that students receive high-quality English instruction aligned with UOW College’s academic standards and learning outcomes.

• 3-Month (240-hour) EAP Program: 70,000 THB
• 4-Week (80-hour) Program: 27,000 THB

Tuition fees include all course materials, placement testing, and certification.