Bildungsurlaub English Courses
Learn English in Bangkok with courses that fully meet the requirements of the German government Bildungsurlaub programme
BILDUNGSURLAUB GLOBAL ENGLISH
Your Bildungsurlaub opportunity for professional development
If you are employed by a German company based in one of the eligible German states, you can take advantage of the Bildungsurlaub programme to enhance your English proficiency. We have fully approved language courses that give you the professional skills and confidence to interact with the world and create better relationships, connections or opportunities.
Global Sprache
Our English courses are designed for individuals working for German companies looking to take advantage of the Bildungsurlaub programme to develop their professional language skills.
Courses will help you improve your communication ability using all the four skills in English (speaking, listening, reading and writing) and broaden your subject knowledge in terms of grammar and vocabulary specific to your business context.
- Focus on general or professional English skills
- Buildungsurlaub-approved 60-hour courses
- Qualified teachers from the UK, USA, Australia, etc.
- English immersion activities
- Regular progress reports
- Certificate of Attendance
You will also join an international community, practise your English with people from all over the world and learn about different business customs and cultures.
This is the ideal English language programme if you intend to take time off work for professional development purposes under the Bildungsurlaub programme. It’s the perfect blend of learning and travelling to an exciting country like Thailand.
SCHOOL
Much more than a language school
International House is in the heart of the main Sukhumvit area in a modern office building with easy access to public transport, shopping malls, street markets, bars and restaurants.
We have been in Bangkok since 1999 and we’re part of the International House World Organisation with more than 140 schools in 45 countries.
- Central and convenient location
- Easy walk to the Skytrain and Metro systems
- Modern facilities with fully-equipped classroom
- Recreational areas for relaxing and socialising
We’re an approved Cambridge Assessment centre and we specialise in English language courses, Exam Preparation classes and Teacher Training programmes.
WHY INTERNATIONAL HOUSE?
Teaching English to the world since 1953
Our story in English language teaching started in 1953 when the first International House school was established in Cordoba, Spain. The success of the educational approach and the quality of teaching quickly spread and new language schools were gradually opened in Europe and the rest of the world. Since then, thousands of students have chosen us for their English language learning and development. Today, with over 140 affiliated schools in 45 countries spanning every continent, we are still one of the organisations that set the standards in English language teaching and learning.
ACCOMMODATION
We take care of your stay
Leave to us the hassle of finding the right place to live in Bangkok and managing your stay. Experience a comfortable and affordable accommodation solution close to the school.
Mona Suite
Enjoy the convenience of a fully serviced apartment at a very competitive rate. Just a quick shuttle bus ride and a short walk away, you will be within minutes from the school and have all the quiet space you need for studying.
- King-size bed, sofa, desk
- Air-conditioning, shower and bathtub
- Full kitchen facilities and washing machine
- Swimming pool and gym
- Free WiFi
€550 EUR
Cost for the full duration of a 2-week Bildungsurlaub course (up to 14 nights). Not inclusive of deposit (5,000 Baht), utility bills (approx.1,000 Baht) and meals.
COURSES & FEES
Bildungsurlaub English Courses
Choose a Bildungsurlaub English language course that best suits your preferences. Go for a General English programme or focus on Business English skills. In small group classes of maximum 12 students and with plenty of engaging after-school immersion activities.
General English Programmes
START ANY MONDAY
Bildungsurlaub General English Plus
- General English
- Group lessons
- 2 weeks (60 hours)
- 30 hours a week
- Monday to Friday
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5 hours a day (General English)
5 hours a week (Excursions/Immersion activities) -
09.00 - 12.15 (General English)
13.15 - 15.15 (General English)
Days/time to be confirmed (Excursions/Immersion Activities) - A2 to B2 level
€900 EUR
Bildungsurlaub General English – Taste & Talk
- General English
- Group lessons
- 2 weeks (60 hours)
- 30 hours a week
- Monday to Friday
-
5 hours a day (General English)
5 hours a week (Thai cooking lessons) -
09.00 - 12.15 (General English)
13.15 - 15.15 (General English)
Days/time to be confirmed (Thai cooking lessons) - A2 to B2 level
€1,100 EUR
Bildungsurlaub General English – Try Thai
- General English
- Group lessons
- 2 weeks (60 hours)
- 30 hours a week
- Monday to Friday
-
5 hours a day (General English)
1 hour a day (Thai language lessons) -
09.00 - 12.15 (General English)
13.15 - 15.15 (General English)
15.30 - 16.30 (Thai language lessons) - A2 to B2 level
€1,100 EUR
Bildungsurlaub General English – Global Business
- General English
- Group lessons
- 2 weeks (60 hours)
- 30 hours a week
- Monday to Friday
-
5 hours a day (General English)
1 hour a day (Global Business English) -
09.00 - 12.15 (General English)
13.15 - 15.15 (General English)
15.30 - 16.30 (Global Business English) - A2 to B2 level
€1,100 EUR
Business English Programmes
START ANY MONDAY
Bildungsurlaub Business English Plus
- General English & Business English
- Group lessons
- 2 weeks (60 hours)
- 30 hours a week
- Monday to Friday
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3 hours a day (General English)
2 hours a day (Business English)
5 hours a week (Excursions/Immersion activities) -
09.00 - 12.15 (General English)
13.15 - 15.15 (Business English)
Days/time to be confirmed (Excursions/Immersion Activities) - A2 to B2 level
€900 EUR
Bildungsurlaub Business English – Taste & Talk
- General English & Business English
- Group lessons
- 2 weeks (60 hours)
- 30 hours a week
- Monday to Friday
-
3 hours a day (General English)
2 hours a day (Business English)
5 hours a week (Thai cooking lessons) -
09.00 - 12.15 (General English)
13.15 - 15.15 (Business English)
Days/time to be confirmed (Thai cooking lessons) - A2 to B2 level
€1,100 EUR
Bildungsurlaub Business English – Try Thai
- General English & Business English
- Group lessons
- 2 weeks (60 hours)
- 30 hours a week
- Monday to Friday
-
3 hours a day (General English)
2 hours a day (Business English)
1 hour a day (Thai language lessons) -
09.00 - 12.15 (General English)
13.15 - 15.15 (Business English)
15.30 - 16.30 (Thai language lessons) - A2 to B2 level
€1,100 EUR
Bildungsurlaub Intensive Business English
- General English & Business English
- Group lessons
- 2 weeks (60 hours)
- 30 hours a week
- Monday to Friday
-
3 hours a day (General English)
2 hours a day (Business English)
1 hour a day (Global Business English) -
09.00 - 12.15 (General English)
13.15 - 15.15 (Business English)
15.30 - 16.30 (Global Business English) - A2 to B2 level
€1,100 EUR
*Timings reflect Thailand time (UTC +7), and prices are in Euro.
STUDY HOLIDAYS
Do you want to study longer than 2 weeks?
You can extend your course by any number of weeks by combining your Global English Bildungsurlaub course with any other course of your choice. Check out our General and Business programmes to find out the options available.
CONTENTS
What will I learn in a Bildungsurlaub English course?
Bildungsurlaub English programmes are designed to enhance the language skills and knowledge required for effective communication in general and professional settings. You will improve your fluency and accuracy in a supportive learning environment and increase your confidence in dealing with a wide range of everyday and business situations.
Bildungsurlaub English courses help you improve your overall language proficiency (speaking, listening, reading and writing) in general and professional contexts. We focus on skills development and the ability to use language fluently for effective communication. We also promote the use of appropriate grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation so that you can communicate accurately and confidently with colleagues and clients from around the world.
Courses satisfy all the requirements specified by the German government for Bildungsurlaub. This means that you can apply for extra holiday to attend this professional development programme and still receive your full salary. Conditions and more information can be found here: Bildunsurlaub.de
Students per class: 12 maximum
Levels: Pre-intermediate to Upper-intermediate
Starting dates: every Monday (subject to demand and availability)
Course duration: 2 weeks (60 hours)
Intensity: 30 hours a week
Placement test: free oral and written placement test at the school or online.
Topics
Lesson topics revolve around everyday situations that you may encounter in personal and professional settings. The General English option is designed to help you improve your language skills in everyday situations whereas the Business English programme is fully focused on developing your competence in professional contexts.
Students
Students come from all over the world, and you will experience a truly international environment where you will not only be able to practise English with people from different countries but also learn about their diverse customs and cultures.
Teachers
Our teachers are highly qualified Cambridge CELTA or DELTA graduates from English speaking countries like the UK, USA, Australia, New Zealand, etc. They aim to create a relaxed and supportive atmosphere where learning is a pleasant experience, and you feel comfortable expressing yourself.
Awards
Upon completion, you will receive a Certificate of Attendance from International House Bangkok stating the focus and duration of your course, and the highest level achieved.
Our approach to second language learning and teaching emphasizes communication and meaningful interaction as the main goals of instruction, with a focus on developing learners’ ability to use language for real-life purposes.
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Communication: learning a language requires language use and not only language study. Communication should be the goal of language instruction.
Interaction: authentic and meaningful communication can only be achieved through interaction. Pair and group work should be prioritized in classroom activities.
Context: learners should be made aware of how to use language accurately and fluently, but also in a way that conforms to social and contextual norms.
Integration: competent language users are able to use all the language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing). Instruction on these skills should be integrated from the beginning.
Errors: language learning is a process of creative construction and involves trial and error. Errors should be viewed as stepping stones for development.
Materials: classroom materials and activities should reflect real-life situations and tasks, with a focus on social functions as well as linguistic structures.
Teachers: teachers should be viewed as facilitators and use their skills to manage interactions among learners while providing the necessary input and feedback.
Motivation: motivation plays a critical role in the successful acquisition of a foreign language. Classroom activities should reflect the interests and wants of the learners.
Personalisation: every learner is different and individual learning needs and preferences should be given priority when planning and delivering lesson.
Bildungsurlaub General English Programmes
These are intensive programmes (30 hours a week) that combine General English lessons (25 hours a week, 5 hours a day) and fun extra-curricular activities (5 hours a week).
General English classes provide a comprehensive focus on all four language skills, including speaking, listening, reading and writing, along with grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. Lessons emphasize effective communication and practical activities in everyday situations, and this will enable you to use English confidently and accurately in real-world settings.
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Bildungsurlaub Business English Programmes
These are intensive programmes (30 hours a week) that combine General and Business English (25 hours a week, 3 hours of General English + 2 hours of Business English a day) and enjoyable extra-curricular activities (5 hours a week).
General and Business English classes focus on a wide range of everyday and business topics and will help you improve your speaking, listening, reading and writing, together with grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation in personal and professional contexts. Business lessons are designed for learners working in different industries (e.g. Manufacturing, Energy and Utilities, Retail, etc.), covering different roles (e.g. Operations, Marketing and Sales, Project Management, etc.) and wanting to develop different skills (e.g. Presentations, Negotiations, Meetings, etc.).
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Extra-curricular activities
Bildungsurlaub General and Business English programmes offer the unique opportunity to combine English lessons with a variety of extra-curricular activities. Here’s what you can look forward to.
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Excursions & Immersion activities
Visit places of interest, go for a local meal, enjoy a night out, etc. and practise your English while socializing in an more informal setting.
Taste & Talk
Learn about Thai cuisine, from the market to the table: buy, cook and eat traditional Thai food under the guidance of a Thai chef.
Try Thai
Discover the beauty of the Thai language and culture with a local Thai teacher. Learn useful expressions to communicative in everyday situations.
Global Business English
Increase your cross-cultural competence with insights into British, American, Japanese, Thai, Indian and Chinese business cultures.
LEVELS
Levels that match your abilities
Our levels are aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for languages and all the major language proficiency exams so that you can track your progress and know exactly where you stand.
BEGINNER / ELEMENTARY
This is the right level for you if you have no prior knowledge or if you can understand and use basic expressions to discuss simple topics when other people speak slowly to you:
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– can understand and use basic vocabulary and expressions in familiar contexts (e.g. greeting someone, introducing oneself)
– can ask and answer simple questions about personal information and daily routines
– can write short messages or fill out basic forms
– can understand simple texts such as signs or short messages
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Equivalent to: Cambridge Key
PRE-INTERMEDIATE
This is the right level for you if you can communicate in a simple but clear way and describe familiar everyday topics using simple vocabulary:
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– can understand more complex vocabulary and grammar structures in common contexts (e.g. shopping, travel)
– can communicate in simple and routine situations using basic language skills
– can write simple messages, emails or letters on familiar topics
– can understand short texts on familiar topics
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Equivalent to: Cambridge Key / IELTS 3.5-4.0 / TOEFL IBT 32-42 / TEOIC 246-380
INTERMEDIATE
This is the right level for you if you can talk about experiences, events, opinions and plans in a clear way to describe most topics related to work, school and leisure:
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– can understand the main points of familiar topics related to work, school, or leisure
– can communicate effectively in most situations while traveling, working or studying
– can write clear and detailed texts on a variety of topics
– can understand longer and more complex texts
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Equivalent to: Cambridge Preliminary / IELTS 4.5-5.0 / TOEFL IBT 43-61 / TEOIC 381-540
UPPER-INTERMEDIATE
This is the right level for you if you can interact fluently with proficient speakers and deal with a wide range of topics and situations of a concrete and abstract nature:
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– can understand and express complex ideas and opinions on a wide range of topics
– can communicate fluently and spontaneously in most social, academic and professional situations
– can write well-structured and detailed texts on complex topics
– can understand and analyze longer and more abstract texts
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Equivalent to: Cambridge First / IELTS 5.5-6.0 / TOEFL IBT 62-91 / TEOIC 541-700
ADVANCED
This is the right level for you if you can understand and use complex language fluently and effectively in a wide range of social, academic and professional situations:
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– can understand and analyze complex and abstract texts on a wide range of topics
– can communicate effectively and precisely in a wide range of social, academic and professional contexts
– can write well-structured and detailed texts on complex and abstract topics
– can understand and interpret implicit meanings and nuances in spoken and written language
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Equivalent to: Cambridge Advanced / IELTS 6.5-7.5 / TOEFL IBT 92-112 / TEOIC 701-910
UPPER-ADVANCED
This is the right level for you if you can understand everything you hear and read and use language very fluently and precisely in all situations:
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– can understand and produce complex and nuanced language with ease and accuracy
– can communicate effectively and fluently in all situations, including those involving abstract or unfamiliar topics
– can write well-structured and sophisticated texts on a wide range of topics
– can understand and interpret subtle nuances and implicit meanings in spoken and written language
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Equivalent to: Cambridge Proficiency / IELTS 8.0-9.0 / TOEFL IBT 113-120 / TEOIC 911-990
TEACHERS
A talented, dynamic and passionate team
Meet the teachers that make our English language programmes stand out from the crowd. A team of highly qualified and enthusiastic teachers dedicated to motivating and supporting you throughout your learning journey.
GLOBAL ENGLISH FAQs
All your questions answered
Group lessons
There are a maximum of 12 students in a class. We believe in keeping classes as small as possible so that you can have more opportunities to practise and interact, and more personal attention.
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Private lessons
Private lessons can be on a 1:1 individual basis (1 teacher with 1 learner) or in small private groups on a 1:2 (1 teacher with 2 learners), 1:3, 1:4, etc. basis. Learners applying for private groups must be from the same group of friends, colleagues, etc. and be at the same level of language proficiency.
Students come from all over the world with a majority from Asia and Europe. But we also have plenty of students from Africa, the Middle East, and the Americas. Our aim is to create a balanced mix of nationalities in each class and allow you to practise English, learn about different cultures and become more confident in a globalised world.
Group lessons
Before your course, we will assess your level of English via a placement test. This is to ensure that you join a class that matches your language abilities and where you can maximise your opportunities for learning. We also take into consideration age and nationality to ensure classes are balanced and aligned with everyone’s needs.
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Private lessons
Before your course, we will carry out a needs analysis to assess your level of proficiency (via a placement test) and understand your specific needs and goals. As lessons are custom-made, you will let us know what language skills and topics you prefer to focus on.
Of course! Some of our courses are delivered 100% online to allow you to join from anywhere in the world. Please visit our Online English page to find out more.
Certainly! We have a rich after-class social programme with visits to places of interest, excursions, nights out and day trips. We want you to experience English in and out of the classroom and create opportunities to expand your learning and development. And, of course, ensure you bring back with you wonderful memories of your time with us!
Yes. Upon completion of your course, your will receive a Certificate of Attendance from International House Bangkok stating the focus and duration of your course, and the highest level achieved.
It depends on the duration of your course. A student/educational visa is only required if you study in Thailand for more than 3 months.
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SHORT COURSES (less than 3 months)
Most of our overseas students enrolled on short courses enter and leave Thailand on a tourist visa according to the duration they are granted on arrival (typically 30 days) or at the Thai embassy/consulate in their country (typically 30-60-90 days). Different countries have different immigration agreements with the Thai government, and we suggest checking with the Thai embassy/consulate in your country to find out whether you can be granted a tourist visa on arrival (and its duration) or you need to apply for it in advance. Some students, for example, decide to apply for a longer tourist visa (typically 60 days) in advance when they intend to study for longer periods or extend their stay after the course for travelling.
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LONG COURSES (more than 3 months)
Overseas students applying for courses longer than 3 months are required to apply for a student/educational visa. International House can help you with the application. Please visit our Student Visa page to find out eligibility, requirements and the application process.
Yes. If you need accommodation while taking a course at International House, we can help you find a place where you can feel comfortable and focus on your studies. With modern and affordable accommodation solutions close to the school, we have options to match your preferences and budget. Please visit our Living in Bangkok page for more information.
It's very simple! Choose your preferred course and send your application through our website. No payment is required at this stage. After we receive it, we will review your application and get in touch with you with more information on how to complete the enrolment.
Payments can be made in cash at our school, by bank transfer or online by debit/credit card. Please visit our Payments page for more information.
Certainly. Please visit our Terms and Conditions page to view our cancellation and refund policies.
Simply because we are one of the oldest and most reputable organisations in the world. Our story in English language teaching started in 1953 when the first International House school was established in Cordoba, Spain. The success of the educational approach and the quality of teaching quickly spread and new language schools were gradually opened in Europe and the rest of the world. Since then, thousands of students have chosen us for their English language learning and development. Today, with over 140 affiliated schools in 45 countries spanning every continent, we are still one of the organisations that set the standards in English language teaching and learning.
GLOBAL ENGLISH STUDENTS
Your experience matters
I had a fantastic time at International House. I learned a lot in such a short time and met a lot of people. Every day we did something different, and it would have been impossible for me to do so many things in Bangkok on my own.
I really enjoyed the Business English classes in this program. The lessons were relevant to my job, and I learned a lot of useful vocabulary and phrases. The Global Business option was a great way to learn more about doing business in Asia.
This was one of best holidays of my life. The school took care of everything, the course was fun, and the teachers were very professional. I really enjoyed the extra activities and I have wonderful memories. It was a great experience.
I highly recommend this course if you want to improve Business English skills and learn about Thai culture. I have been working with Thai clients for many years, but I didn’t know I had so much to learn about Thailand.
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