Application for Academic Year 2016

Bachelor of Arts Program in Language for Careers

Department of Linguistics, Faculty of Humanities

Srinakharinwirot University

1. Admission Requirements for Applicants

1.1 Applicants must be a high school graduate or equivalent or are about to

graduate in the 2015 academic year from an international program in Thailand

certified by the Ministry of Education OR from an international high school

(English Program) OR an international high school certified by the Ministry of

Education or a high school overseas.

1.2 Applicants must have a cumulative minimum GPA of 2.75 from grades 10-11

based on a 4.0 scale. In case the applicant is still in grade 12, only the first

semester of grade 12 will be counted. (If already a graduate, the cumulative GPA

will be considered.) OR

1.3 International and overseas students must be able to demonstrate competence

in at least 5 subjects from the IGCSE or GCSE, or a minimum grade of C for

GCE "0" levels. OR

1.4 Demonstrate a GED score or High School Diploma of at least 410 in each

subject and have a total of 5 subjects with a total of at least 2,250. The subjects

must be certified by the Ministry of Education.

1.5 Applicants who have a TOEFL score with a minimum of 450 (Paper-based

Test: PBT) or 55 (Internet-based Test: IBT) or TOEIC with a minimum of 500;

or a minimum IELTS score of 5 will be exempted from the English exam.

1.6 Applicants with a minimum score of 900 on the SAT (Critical Reading and

Mathematics) will be exempted from the Professional and Academic Aptitude Test.

2. Application Process for Applicants

Applicants can apply from 13 November to 14 December 2015. For the application

process, please go to the admission website at http://admission.swu.ac.th

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3. Admission Documents

Applicants must submit the following documents in order to apply for the program (Late submission will not be considered.)

3.1 A completed English application form for B.A. in Language for Careers (Form B 6.1 attached herewith)

3.2 Academic records - A certified true official copy of the applicant's transcript with the cumulative

GPA from grades 10-11 or 12 with your signature on every page - A certified true copy of high school equivalency tests issued by the Thai

Ministry of Education OR - The results of the IGCSE or GCSE or GCE "0" Levels (if any) - The results of other English proficiency tests equivalent to TOEFL, TOEIC,

IELTS (if any) - The results of SAT (if any)

3.3 A certified true copy of applicant's identification card or passport (for overseas applicant)

3.4 A certified true copy of the applicant's House Registration 3.5 A certified true copy of change of names/last names (if any) 3.6 A financial statement issued by a bank or financial institution 3.7 Two one-inch photos 3.8 A certified true copy of the application fee receipt Submit the required documents above only by registered postal mail by 14

December 2015 (postal dated stamp) to the following address:

Office of Admissions Srinakharinwirot University 114 Sukhumwit Soi 23 Rd. Klongtoey-Nue, Wattana, Bangkok 10110 Thailand

If we do not receive your documents by the above date, your application will not be considered.

4. Bring the following documents to the exam room:

Identification card or Student card or a document with a clear photo issued by the government. We do not allow any applicants who fail to bring identification to sit for an exam.

5. Bring the following documents to the interview room:

5.1 Identification card or Student card or a document with a clear photo issued by the government

5.2 A copy of House Registration 5.3 Proof of name change (in case the name does not match the name on the

application)

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5.4 For Thai school graduates, bring transcript showing GPA from Grades 10 to Grade 12

5.5 For international school graduates, bring 5.5.1 A transcript or High School Diploma OR 5.5.2 International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) OR 5.5.3 Certification of Equivalence issued by Ministry of Education (for

overseas graduates) 5.6 Official results of TOEFL or TOEIC or IELTS (for those who are exempted

from the English Exam) 5.7 Results of SAT (for those who are exempted from the Professional and

Academic Aptitude Test)

6. Assessment Methods

6.1 Written exams 1) Professional and Academic Aptitude Test

The examination aims to test the applicants' critical and analytical skills, not the memorability of specific subjects. Therefore, it is not necessary for the applicants to take any special/tutoring courses or purchase specific books for the examination.

Applicants with a minimum score of 900 on the SAT (Critical Reading and Mathematics) will be considered for exemption from the Professional and Academic Aptitude Test.

2) English Proficiency Test Applicants who meet the English proficiency tests as described above, will be

considered for exemption from the English exam. 6.2 An interview (For overseas students, the interview will be conducted through

a telephone call or Skype) 6.3 A portfolio

7. Important Dates (2B pencil, eraser and pen are needed on the exam day.)

Date Action Place 13 November — 14 December 2015

Application period http://admission.swu.ac.th

24 December 2015 Announcement of qualified applicants who are eligible to take exams

http://admission.swu.ac.th

16 January 2016 Exams:

09.30-11.30 Professional and Academic Aptitude Test

13.00-16.00 English

Srinakharinwirot University Prasanmit, Bangkok

29 January 2016 First selection announcement http://admission.swu.ac.th 13 February 2016 08.00-09.00 Report for interview

exam 09.00 onwards Interview examination

Srinakharinwirot University Prasanmit, Bangkok

26 February 2016 Final selection announcement http://admission.swu.ac.th 1-4 March 2016 Student enrollment http://istart.swu.ac.th

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Notes: 1. Between June and July 2016, students must enroll in a preparatory course and attend 100

percent of class time. They must also pass this course as a requirement to be fully admitted into the program. The course fee is approximately 20,000 baht.

2. If you have further questions, please contact: Language for Careers Program (International Program) Tel. 0-2649-5000 ext. 16265, 16287, 16250, 16262

(Professor Dr. Pansiri Phansuwan)

Acting Vice President for Academic Affairs

Acting President

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