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International HouseBangkok, Thailand

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

36 students - overall rating
9th Floor, The Trendy Office Building, Sukhumvit Soi 13, Khlong Toei, Wattana - 10110 Bangkok - see on map
What we like about the school
  • Centrally located in downtown Bangkok and close to the BTS Skytrain and MRT.
  • Lessons are for 60 minutes, much longer than in most schools.
Age of students
The average age outside summer is 9 years higher than in summer.

Location: International House Bangkok is a language institute located in the bustling and unique Thai city of Bangkok, Central Thailand. The school is housed in the Watanna District, close to many eateries, shops, public transport systems and many sites of social and cultural interest. Such places within walking distance of the school include the Terminal21 Asok shopping mall, EmQuartier, Lumphini Park, Benchalitti Forest Park and more.

Course selection: IH Bangkok supplies a wide range of courses suitable to students of all levels and many interests. In addition to General English, available over several schedules and intensities, the school also provides Teacher Training, Business English and Exam Preparation for many different exams ( Cambridge, IELTS, SAT, GED, TOEIC.....). IH Bangkok also supplies customised Thai language courses to meet the needs of students of all levels.

Accommodation: The school is happy to assist with accommodation, subject to availability. In addition to having reasonable prices for several local hotels and residences, the school can offer further recommendations and options that students may book independently.

Social and cultural: Bangkok is a city that offers many social and cultural opportunities for students of all tastes and preferences. In addition to having food from all over the world, the local Thai cuisine is something that should not be missed! Attractions and sites of interest in the city include the Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan temple, the Wat Phra Chetuphon (Wat Pho) temple, the "Golden Buddha" Temple, the Grand Palace, Chatuchak Weekend Market and more.

English Courses

General Language
Junior
Private
Business
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress

Our prices for International House include

  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week

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Student opinions about International House, Bangkok

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Overall school rating of
International House, Bangkok
School
Location of the school
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Facilities
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Social activities
3.7 

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Organisation
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Value for money
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Accommodation
Shared Flat (apartment)
3.6 

Rating: 3.6/5.0

Other
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (2 ratings)
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Students 18-30 years (8 ratings)
4.8 

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Students 31-49 years (17 ratings)
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Students 50+ years (9 ratings)
3.9 

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
I would highlight two aspects: - Very small groups. Although there were about 50-100 students of Thai origin in the school, we were only about 10 foreign students. We were grouped into three groups. In my group (upper-intermediate) we were 4 students during the first week and only 3 students during the second and third week. - The teaching methodology. Class sessions were taught by different teachers. During the three weeks I had 7-8 different teachers and everyone knew at all times what content had been worked in the previous classes and what content they had to teach.
Insider tip: I can only say positive things about the school. As for my accommodation, I stayed at Aiya Residence Hotel and it was fine. However, I would like to note that the only difference between the superior room (9000 bth) and the deluxe room (13000 bth) was the space (32 m2 versus 40 m2) as they offered the same. Therefore, I recommend you to choose a superior room instead of the deluxe (I chose deluxe because I was told superior rooms were in poor condition which was not true, because a friend stayed there a few days and was able to check it). Also, I must add that I had to pay about 50 euros extra for electricity and water. I think in Bangkok you can get better accommodation and better located for the price I paid.
Review details
Other comments It would be great that the school had a program of social activities or a person responsible for it. The only social activity conducted by the school once a week was organised by the teachers themselves every Wednesday evening and consisted of a dinner, a game of bowling or going out to a pub.
Course: General English 15 - 3 weeks
Review date: 15. Aug. 2016 by Rubén Sánchez López De Toro
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
The country, the city, the location of the school in this city and the quality of education have made me forget my wrong choice regarding accommodation. .. (Isanook residence to avoid for long stays)
Review details
Other comments Having experimented 4 other places / schools, I was a little disappointed by the lack of ambience in the school and especially between students. Despite the efforts of the staff of the school I did not feel real enthusiasm on the part of the students ...
Course: General English 15 - 4 weeks
Review date: 20. Jun. 2017 by Christian Pinelli
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
What I liked the most was the atmosphere during the courses. The teachers really wanted to teach us English, and the students were very motivated.
Review details
Other comments Good school, great teachers who really love their work.
Course: General English 25 - 2 weeks
Review date: 28. Nov. 2018 by Delia Guglielmi
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
English speaking teachers who were very accommodating to students' questions. I felt very comfortable speaking despite mistakes. Thank you!
Review details
Other comments Unfortunately, we were only little informed about the leisure time offers of the school. Social events outside of school had to be organized by ourselves.
Course: Global Business English (Bildungsurlaub) - 1 week
Review date: 2. May. 2018 by Elvira Bekk
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The class consists of people from many different countries. New members join every week, so a class is always fresh and new.
Disliked
The quality of the teacher's instructional skills is not the same.
Review details
Course: General English 25 - 3 weeks
Review date: 3. Apr. 2024 by Hiroyuki Osakabe
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
I am very thankful for the enthusiastic teachers. I enjoyed the class, which included games and other activities.
Disliked
I could not complete the VISA process. The classroom was too cold. Everyone said it was freezing.
Insider tip: If you can't speak at all, you're stuck.
Review details
Other comments Thank you.
Course: General English 15 - 4 weeks
Review date: 11. Mar. 2024 by Asami Hosaka
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The staff, teachers, and classmates were kind. The lessons are well explained. We can ask questions easily.
Disliked
I only stayed at the school for a week, Monday through Friday, but it was the last day they handed out textbooks.
Insider tip: The lessons were well explained.
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: It's easy to understand.
Other comments Everyone is friendly and the place is excellent!
Course: General English 15 [English] - 1 week
Review date: 11. Dec. 2023 by Rumiko Jinno
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The organization. The teachers have a very good understanding and Oxford English pronunciation.
Insider tip: The school takes care of everything ;)
Review details
Other comments You do not need a shuttle.
Course: General English 25 [Englisch] - 4 weeks
Review date: 23. Apr. 2018 by Frank Müller
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Teacher great, the lessons in the morning are good and the school is very organized.
Disliked
Unfortunately, the afternoon lessons are not well organized and mixed groups with all language levels. So it's a little difficult to communicate. Unfortunately, I was not informed in advance that the school would be open for several days during the time I booked. closed for holidays. I would have wished for something different in order to use these days sensibly (e.g. organizing a short trip in the country).
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Morning lessons
Course: General English 25 - 10 weeks
Review date: 13. May. 2024 by Patrizia D oria
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
I had a lot of chances to speak English in my classes because of the small classes.
Review details
Course: General English 25 - 1 week
Review date: 29. Jan. 2018 by Daisuke Sakuma
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
The instructor were a young Englishman and an native American who pronounced well.
Insider tip: Connect with your classmates quickly. We can exchange various information and parties during lunch and after school.
Review details
Other comments Teachers have different levels of teaching. Other classmates also said that.
Course: General English 25 [英語] - 3 weeks
Review date: 31. Oct. 2018 by Takashi Murata
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Diversity concerning the origin of teachers. Dynamism and methodology of learning.
Review details
Other comments Suitable for all ages
Course: General English 25 [Anglais] - 2 weeks
Review date: 10. Apr. 2018 by Catherine Braet
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
I like teachers most haha. they all are lovely friendly and always nice <3
Review details
Other comments For me international house is very nice place. people are always smiling and saying hello you can ask anything and they always answer with smile
Course: General English 15 [English] - 3 weeks
Review date: 10. Jul. 2018 by Surachat Khlatkhlaeo
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
I thought the teachers were great.
Insider tip: No.
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: High intermediate
Other comments The aircon was a bit noisy.
Course: General English 25 - 2 weeks
Review date: 14. Aug. 2019 by Jinya Okada
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Good and friendly teachers!
Review details
Other comments Good School!
Course: General English 15 - 2 weeks
Review date: 22. Mar. 2019 by Daniel Wegmann
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The great atmosphere
Review details
Course: Global Business English - 2 weeks
Review date: 27. Mar. 2017 by Johanna Christof
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Ratings of International House compared to ratings of all schools in Thailand

 International House BangkokAverage of all other schools in Thailand
Overall school rating4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Location of the school4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Facilities4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Social activities3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

3.2

Rating: 3.2/5.0

Organisation4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Quality of teaching4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Value for money4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Homestay3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Shared flat3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

International House (IH)

Accreditations and Quality seals
NEASPreferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalInternational House World Organization, Ministry of Education, Cambridge Assessment
English teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:30
Student gender mix
40% male / 60% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at International House and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoVisa Debit - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
1999
Legal name/parent company
ENGLISH SERVICES BANGKOK COMPANY LIMITED | Tax registration ID: 0115565024969.

General school facilities

  • Kitchen for student use

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Lounge

  • Copy machine

  • Free coffee

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • Smoking zones (outdoors)

  • Tourist information

  • Assistance with entrance ticket purchases

  • Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs

  • Assistance with organizing transportation

  • Laundry (paid)

  • Dry cleaning (paid)

  • Ironing service (paid)

  • Babysitter (paid)

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 14
    • Number of public PC workstations: 13

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Wheelchair access to reception

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 50
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 40
Junior courses - In summer: 40
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 40
Minimum age of students
16 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 4
Adult courses Throughout the year: 4
Junior courses In summer: 4
Junior courses Throughout the year: 4
Average age of students
In summer: 23 years
Throughout the year: 32 years

Top student nationalities

Information for all courses offered by International House

Lesson duration
60 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Comments about courses

For General English courses, the minimum level is Elementary and the maximum level is Upper-Intermediate. For Beginners and Advanced levels, the school offers private classes.

Student must pay THB 3000 is they need accommodation support or airport pickup support.

Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024 - 02 Feb 2024, 11 Apr 2024 - 17 Apr 2024, 20 Jul 2024, 28 Jul 2024, 12 Aug 2024, 05 Dec 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 28 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025 - 03 Feb 2025, 10 Apr 2025 - 16 Apr 2025, 11 May 2025, 28 Jul 2025, 12 Aug 2025, 05 Dec 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 27 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
Lessons needed per English language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Airport transfer

Suvarnabhumi Airport:
1200 THB one way
2500 THB return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Suvarnabhumi airport.
More details about airports near Bangkok and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Bangkok page. For flight comparisons to Bangkok, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

Nationals from Brazil do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 90 days.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
School fee for issuing the visa documents:
3000 THB
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
2000 THB
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Basketball2 km
Diving100 km
Football (soccer)5 km
Golf20 km
Music-
Swimming5 km
Table Tennis5 km
Tennis5 km
Yoga2 km

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Erawan Temple, Wat Arun & Wat Pho, Chinatown, Movie Night, and more.

Adults - Paid activities

Lumpini Park, Siam Ocean World, Wine Connection, Sky Bar, Ice Skating, Snake Farm, and more.

Junior - Free activities

Erawan Temple, Wat Arun & Wat Pho, Chinatown, Movie Night, and more.

Junior - Paid activities

Lumpini Park, Siam Ocean World, Sky Bar, Ice Skating, Snake Farm, and more.

Accommodation

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Questions and answers about International House

  • Yes, we employ Native English speakers from the UK, the USA, Canada and South Africa.
    Jean-Pierre, Administration from International House, Bangkok - May 02, 2023
  • The school offers English courses, unfortunately no Thai.
    Tanja, LanguageCourse.Net - Jul 13, 2023
  • Students must be at least 16 years old in order to apply for GE15.
    Rose, Administration from International House, Bangkok - Jul 24, 2023
  • If the student would like to study for or less than 2 months, the student can use a tourist Visa which has a duration for 30 days. Also, the student can extend for another 30 days.
    Butsayamas, Administration from International House, Bangkok - Aug 08, 2023
  • At the moment International House in Bangkok does not offer evening courses.
    In case you are interested, we could check with the school whether they would be able to offer private tuition in the evening.
    Gosia Mazur, LanguageCourse.Net - Aug 25, 2023
  • You can settle the remaining amount using a secure payment link that accepts credit card payments.
    Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Aug 26, 2023
  • This course would definitely help you in improving all aspects of the English language, but please bear in mind that this is not a course focused on aviation English/English for flight attendants. In case you need to focus precisely on your English for work skills, I would strongly recommend you booking a package of private tuition. You could also mix both the General English course and the private classes.
    Gosia Mazur, LanguageCourse.Net - Sep 01, 2023
  • Swimming Pool - Furama Asok, Mona Suite, V.P. Tower
    Gym - Furama Asok, Mona Suite
    Butsayamas, Student Services from IH Bangkok - Nov 15, 2023
  • Currently, our school as an IELTS Test Center, we provide the exam every Saturday and Sunday. However, the student may have to book the test in advance or kindly advise their preferred exam date so we can recheck the availability accordingly.
    Butsayamas Saelor, Student Services from International House - Nov 27, 2024

FAQ about International House, Bangkok

  • No problem, you can divide the 8 weeks into 2 parts, 4 weeks of General English 3 to 1 to prepare the necessary basics, and the next 4 weeks of General English 25 to continue learning, also focusing on specific parts with discussions and conversations.
    Antonio, Area Manager from LanguageCourse.net - Aug 09, 2022
  • International House Bangkok has two types of PET courses, you can click on the course name for more details:
    1. one-on-one PET exam preparation course, 10 lessons per week, each 60 minutes long.
    2. group PET exam preparation course, 25 lessons per week, 60 minutes each.
    Susan Wang, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 14, 2023
  • Yes, International House, Bangkok is open all year round. Please check the list of the public holidays for more details on the days without class.
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 24, 2023
  • Unfortunately, the minimum age for students at this school is 16. However, we can try to ask the school for private lessons for your two children.
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 24, 2023
  • This accommodation is part of the Mona Suite flat service.
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 24, 2023
  • The General English class will cover listening, speaking, reading, writing and grammar from 9:00 to 11:00. After a 15 minute break, the class returns for communication classes from 11.15 to 12.15. The afternoon class, from 13:15 to 15:15, will cover general English and focus on discussion and conversation.
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 24, 2023
  • These are individual or semi-individual lessons prepared according to your particular needs. This course is designed for students who wish to study specific subjects in English. This includes preparation for the IELTS, SAT, GED, TOEFL, CAE, CPE, FCE and TOEIC exams. The class can also focus on business English, writing, speaking, presentations and pronunciation.
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 24, 2023
  • If you would like to visit this particular school, please let us know so I can advise our person of contact at the school and they will inform us when is the best time to go. They might even have someone who would be able to show you around.
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - May 04, 2023
  • They have two IELTS courses:
    - One-to-one IELTS preparation courses, 10 lessons per week, click on the course name to view the weekly price;
    - Group IELTS preparation courses, 12 students per class, 25 lessons per week

    You can choose the general courses for yourself:
    - You can choose 25 lessonss or 15 lessons per week etc. based on your schedule.
    Susan Wang, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - May 31, 2023
  • Unfortunately French is not one of the languages spoken by the teachers and staff at this school. Teachers and staff can only speak English, Thai and Dutch.
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Aug 04, 2023

PDF brochure / price list of International House

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