OEG (Overseas Ed Group), established in 1990, is a Thai company that specializes in international education exchange. OEG’s High School and Work Exchange programs aim to send Thai students abroad to gain cultural and language experience. Over 20,000 high school and university students have participated in OEG cultural exchange programs.
More recently, foreign high school students have shown interest in studying in Thailand to earn a transformative and unique experience in a culturally rich country. This program is available for 1 to 3 months, one semester (5 months), or one academic year (9-10 months)!
Program Calendar
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Program length
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Starting Dates
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Application Deadlines
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1 to 3 months
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Mid-May
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Dec 1
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Mid-Oct
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Jun 1
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1 semester
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Mid-May |
Dec 1
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Mid-Oct
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Jun 1
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1 academic year
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Mid-May ONLY
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Dec 1 |
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They did it!
Nils Heurich, an exchange student from Germany
"One of the memories was going to a Thai dance club, it feels awkward in the beginning or talking Thai in the beginning, if people can’t speak English and just try It, it would be absolutely worth it, and in the end, it remained it as a memory that I’m very happy about now. I was just very happy with OEG, and I am very happy about the support, there was always there, like every day you could text someone, and even though at the weekend, at holidays, and you can just get the support"
Nils’ Host family
"น้องเข้ากับครอบครัวได้ดีค่ะ โดยเฉพาะกับเด็กๆที่บ้าน ปรับตัวเก่ง ทานอาหารได้หลากหลาย นอกจากที่เค้าได้เรียนรู้จากเราแล้ว เราก็ได้เรียนรู้เค้าด้วยค่ะ ทั้งภาษาและความคิด วัฒนธรรม - Nils gets along well with our family, especially with our sons. He is very adaptable and can eat a variety of food. In addition to what he has learned from us, we also learned a lot from him, such as language, views, and culture"
Qualifications
First of all, you will need to be adaptable and open-minded to make this experience a success and be willing to share about your home country. It will push your boundaries and you will get to know a lot more about yourself and others.
Requirements
- Age between 15-18 years old.
- Education level: study in grade 9-11
- Good English knowledge
- Good general academic performance
What is included?
Once your full application has been received by OEG through our partner agent our team will proceed to carefully review it and find the best host family for you together with your new school.
Our host families are selected to welcome you in a warm environment (literally !) in all regions of Thailand. Arrival arrangements can now be made and visa procedures can start. OEG will provide the necessary documentation for you to apply for your visa in your home country while our partner agent will assist you with the procedure.
When you land in Thailand, OEG picks you up from the airport in Bangkok and organizes a 3-day/2-night orientation prior to traveling to your host family and meeting them for the very first time! You will have time to rest, recover from jet lag, learn about some basic Thai language, and enjoy some cultural activities and sightseeing.
Then it will be time to meet your host family and embark on your journey! But OEG is always a phone call/text/email away to advise you and help you through everyday cultural issues and also provides a 24-hour emergency line for more serious matters.
Provided by OEG
- School and host family placement
- Accommodation and meals in a host family (meals except for lunch on school days and special occasions)
- 3 School uniforms
- Necessary visa documents
- Airport pick-up
- 3-day Orientation in Bangkok (including full board & accommodation, excursions)
- 1 OEG Trip during the program
- First visa extension fees
- Program extension
- OEG T-shirt
- E-certificate of participation
- Student handbook
- Support and emergency assistance
Note: OEG offers the same services to all its partner agents around the world, however, the agent in your home country will certainly offer extra services.
Orientation
You will be welcomed at Suvarnabhumi International airport (BKK) in Bangkok to attend several workshops mixed with free-time, activities and sightseeing. Over the course of this 3-day orientation you will learn about Thai customs and culture, some basic Thai language and more. You will be staying at a nearby hotel from where the sessions are conducted, right in the heart of Bangkok and all your meals are included! We designed this orientation to help you adjust to your host country while having fun!
Being a high school student in Thailand/Thailand school system
It won’t only allow you to learn about a new culture but it will teach you valuable life skills. Students gain a newfound appreciation for diversity and the importance of cultural exchange in creating a more understanding and connected world.
Thai schools are large and you will be assigned to a class according to your age. School usually starts at 7:30 a.m. with a roll call in front of the flag in the school yard while the national anthem is sung together. The sense of community plays a major role in schools in Thailand: wearing a school uniform is compulsory for everyone.
You will likely be placed in a school that offers an English program. This means that two thirds of school subjects are taught in English. The schools also offer various leisure activities in the afternoon.
Life with a Thai host family
Our host families are located all around the country which makes it very exciting ! The bond between family members is very strong in Thailand. That's why weekends are often spent doing a family activity - for example, going on a trip together. Food plays an important part of the Thai lifestyle. Dinner has a special significance for the Thai host families. This is usually taken together during the week.
Don’t forget, OEG is always there for you and will help you to adjust to your new home and surroundings and soon after you will feel at home in Thailand !
Testimonials