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Everything you need to know about learning Thai, English, or Mandarin at Duke Language School in Bangkok — courses, fees, ED Visa support, online classes, and more.

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Category 01

General Questions

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Not at all! Most students enroll with zero prior experience. We'll quickly assess your level before you start and place you in the right group.
Absolutely! You can join a free trial class for 60 minutes or 15 minutes for an online class. An added bonus is that you can meet your teacher and experience the learning environment before enrolling.
Yes, Duke Language School is located in Bangkok on Soi Sukhumvit 13, a quick 4 minute walk from the Nana BTS station and around a 7 minute walk from the Sukhumvit MRT station.
Each course level spans 40 hours of instruction across 20 classes (2 hours each). At the daytime pace (Mon–Fri, one class per day), a single course takes approximately 4 weeks. Evening courses (twice per week) run approximately 10 weeks per level.
We offer small, energetic group classes designed to optimize interaction and support. We also have options for online learning and flexible schedules. Get in touch with our team to find the class that best fits your daily routine.
You can start throughout the year, there are no fixed semester intakes. Visit the Course Schedule section for your chosen course to see upcoming start dates. In many cases, you can enroll and begin within just a few days. If you're unsure which class is right for you, contact us and we'll help you find the next available course based on your preferred language, level, and schedule.
Category 02

ED Visa Support

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Yes, our school offers ED visa-eligible courses in Thai, English, and Chinese. Please contact us for details on the requirements and application process.
Yes, you enter Thailand on a Tourist Visa or an eligible visa-exempt entry. You have at least 45-55 days remaining on your current permission to stay.
The course fee will remain the same. For the visa process, we only assist with submitting the documents to the Ministry of Education. You can pay the visa fee directly to the Immigration Office. - ED visa fee: 2,000 THB, paid to the Thai Immigration Bureau when applying for a visa conversion. - Extension fee: 1,900 THB per time, paid to the Thai Immigration Bureau when applying for an extension.
Approximately 45 days.
Learning a language requires commitment. We recommend not missing any classes to make sure you have adequate knowledge to pass the Ministry of Education’s ED visa exam. However, attendance is recorded for ED visa students and the Ministry of Education requires each student to attend at least 80% of the classes to remain eligible for the ED visa.
You will have one additional chance to retake the test. If you fail again, you will not be allowed to continue your ED visa.
Yes, you can. However, it is not recommended to stay outside Thailand for more than 7 business days.
The 90-day reporting period starts from the date of your first ED visa extension. You must then submit a 90-day report every 90 days while continuously staying in Thailand. If you leave Thailand and re-enter, the 90-day count resets and starts again from your latest date of entry into Thailand.

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