Choose from four different programmes – Spring Trimester (Thai Language), Summer Trimester (Thai Language), Summer Trimester (Thai/English Language) and Year Programme (Thai Language)
Travel dates: 22nd April 2027 – 15th July 2027
Participant date of birth range: 22/05/09 – 22/04/12
Programme fees: £6290 + flights
Deadline for pre-application form: 4th December 2026
Travel dates: 8th July 2027 – 30th September 2027
Participant date of birth range: 08/08/09 – 08/07/12
Programme fees: £6290 + flights
Deadline for pre-application form: 15th January 2027
Travel dates: 8th July 2027 – 30th September 2027
Participant date of birth range: 08/08/09 – 08/07/12
Programme fees: £6290 + flights
Deadline for pre-application form: 15th January 2027
Travel dates: 8th July 2027 – 11th May 2028
Participant date of birth range: 08/08/09 – 08/07/12
Programme fees: £8,950 + flights
Deadline for pre-application form: 15th January 2027
Study at a high school in a new country for a trimester or a year. Make new friends, learn a new language, live with a local family, and become an active global citizen!
Whilst no prior experience in the Thai language is required, you will be placed in a local high school and, for the Thai language programmes, you will study all subjects in Thai. For the Thai/English language programme, you will study some subjects in Thai and some in English.
Uniforms are required and lessons are lecture-style. In addition to the subjects available at the school, you will have Thai language lessons.
You will be placed with a volunteer Thai host family. Most host families are parents of students at the host schools. AFS Thailand volunteers, who are teachers at the host schools, conduct interviews with the families and inspect their homes to ensure they meet the necessary standards.
Supported by dedicated volunteers and staff, host families help students navigate their new school and community, make friends, learn the language and enjoy their time in Thailand. Sharing culture and traditions helps families bond with students, creating lifelong friendships.
Please note that you will not have contact with your host family until you are in Thailand.
Learn how to read and write Thai in your host school!
The official language of Thailand is Thai or Central Thai. It is a member of the Tai-Kadai, a major language family spoken in large parts of Southeast Asia. The Thai alphabet consists of 44 consonant letters, 15 vowel symbols that combine into at least 28 vowel forms, and four tone diacritics.
Upon arrival, participants must be aged between 15 years 0 month and 17 years 11 months. For date of birth ranges, see above.
Participants must have at least a B1 level of English. If you are not a native English speaker, it will be necessary to sit the ELTIS test. High school placement will depend on the results of the test. No prior knowledge of Thai is necessary, but you must be willing to study the Thai language while in Thailand.
A strong academic background is preferred.
Most of your questions about Thailand will be answered by reading this document.
Any other questions? Contact us at [email protected] and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
As well as required Thai language courses, you will study subjects such as maths, science and arts (based on the host school’s offerings). Outside the classroom, you will enjoy a variety of school activities and events, making friends and memories along the way.
Check here exactly what’s covered by the programme fees.
To apply for one of our programmes in Thailand, please submit this pre-application form. Deadlines are detailed above.
Once we have checked your eligibility, we will send you the full application form and details of all required documents.
If you have any questions, please email [email protected]