FAQs
What kind of school are you?
Taiyo Co., Ltd. was registered and licensed in 1991 by both Ministry of Education and Ministry of Commerce of Thailand. Since 1999 we are a Thai/Japanese joint venture. We offer language courses in all major Asian and European languages.
Do you offer group Thai courses?
At the moment we do not offer group Thai classes, instruction is carried on a case-by-case basis. The main difficulty we faced with organising group classes was accommodating students' different schedules, needs and levels of language proficiency which vary from zero to almost native fluency. Also, as we teach students of various linguistical backgrounds (Chinese, English, Japanese, Russian, Thai), sometimes it is impossible to carry out instruction in the same language for all the students in the class.
What is the schedule for private courses?
Schedules are flexible though we do not recommmend too tight (normally, not more than 3 hours every other or 2 hours every day) or too lose (1 class per week will hardly benefit you) programs. As a general rule, we are closed on the weekend, but special arrangements can be made.
What is the schedule for group courses?
On a regular basis we have Chinese, English and Japanese courses conducted on Saturdays and Sundays. Language of instructions is Thai. For more information please contact us.
How much is tuition fee?
Tuition fee for private courses is here and for group courses is here. As a general rule, the more people attend the course and the more hours you apply for, the less is the by-the-hour rate. Under certain circumstances tuition fee can be negotiated.
How can I enroll?
Please advise us on the language you wish to study, duration, and preferable content and intensity of the course. Also, please confirm your enrollment and studies commencement day at least 2 weeks prior to your arrival to Bangkok.
Do you have native teachers?
Yes, we have both Thai and native teachers for all the languages we teach. We also have multilingual instructors in order to be able to meet such special needs such as teaching Russian to Japanese students or English to Chinese students.
Where are you located?
Our 2 locations are: Sukhumvit Soi 23, near Srinakharinwirot University and Ramkhamhaeng Soi 51/2 opp. Ramkhamhaeng Univeristy. Here's our address both in Englich and Thai. You may want to download and print out graphic files with Thai instructions how too find both our branches for taxi drivers. The links to the graphic files are on the same page.
Can you help with accommodation?
Yes, we can find for you a flat or a hotel room in either of our branches' vicinity. Rent starts from 1,000 Baht/month for basic accommodation at a student's hostel to 150,000/month for a penthouse suite. The middle range is within 5,000 - 12,000 Baht/month for a furnished studio with all modern conveniences (aircon, hot water run, lift, security,telephone, etc.). Service fee (2-week rent equivalent for apartment, 380 Baht for hotel reservation) we charge includes follow-up service, such as contacting your landlord. In case you sign a 6-or-more-month contract with your apartment, the service fee will be waived.
Can you help with visa?
No, we do not render visa support, as none of our courses last for more than 3 months what could validate necessity to apply for a student visa. However, we provide all related kinds of advice about long-term stay and further education in Thailand. Please contact Mr. Ochiai with your questions.
Do you hire?
No, we do not have full time positions vacant at the moment. However, a limted amount of part time vacancies may be sometimes available. We shall be most happy to include you in our translators/instructors data base. Rare languages, Bangkok-based a plus.
